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Employee Safety and Health After studying this chapter, you should be able to: Explain the basic facts about OSHA. Explain the supervisor’s role in safety. Minimize unsafe acts by employees. Explain how to deal with important occupational health problems. Occupational Safety Law Occupational Safety and Health Act The law passed by Congress in 1970 “to assure so far as possible every working man and woman in the nation safe and healthful working conditions and to preserve our human resources.” Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) The agency created within the Department of Labor to set safety and health standards for almost all workers in the United States. OSHA Standards and Record Keeping OSHA standards General industry standards, maritime standards, construction standards, other regulations and procedures, and a field operations manual. Record keeping Employers with 11 or more employees must maintain records of, and report, occupational injuries and occupational illnesses. Occupational illness Any abnormal condition or disorder caused by exposure to environmental factors associated with employment. OSHA Standards Examples What Accidents Must Be Reported Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) Form Used to Record Occupational Injuries and Illnesses OSHA Inspection Priorities Inspections of imminent danger situations Inspections of catastrophes, fatalities, and accidents that have already occurred Inspections related to valid employee complaints of alleged violation standards. Periodic, special-emphasis inspections aimed at high-hazard industries, occupations, or substances. Random inspections and reinspections. Conduct of OSHA Inspections OSHA officer arrives at the workplace. He or she displays official credentials and asks to meet an employer representative. The officer explains the visit’s purpose, the scope of the inspection, and the standards that apply. An authorized employee representative accompanies the officer during the inspe