OSHA AND THE

TECHNICAL LAB

TRAINING IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ELEMENT OF INJURY

AND ILLNESS PREVENTION

• OSHA emphasizes this point through 100+ standards that require employers to train their

employees in safety & health.

For employers that knowingly put their workers at risk. . .

• OSHA maintains a vigorous enforcement program.

Results, Not Red Tape

• OSHA has changed the way it works by focusing on the most dangerous workplaces and by insisting on results instead of red tape.

• There are several principles for protecting America’s workforce under the “New OSHA”.

• Employer commitment and meaningful employee participation and involvement in safety and health are the key ingredients in effective programs.

•OSHA expects implementation of hazardOSHA expects implementation of hazard control strategies that focus on fixing control strategies that focus on fixing the causes of problems or reducing the causes of problems or reducing hazardous exposures at theirhazardous exposures at their source.

• All safety and health services, resources, rules, and information must be readily accessible and understandable.

All Employers Must Establish A Written Safety & Health

Program. . .

• For preventing accidents and handling injuries and emergencies.

• To provide training and instruction to all employees.

• All employees, regardless of experience, must be given safety instruction.

Employers Are Required To:

• Provide instruction to each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions.

• Familiarize the employees with

OSHA regulations applicable to

the work environment.

#1 VIOLATION

• Not having a written hazard communication program/safety plan.

CTACE GOAL

• To provide every technical program instructor with the knowledge and resources required to develop and implement an effective lab safety plan.

STAY SAFE...

...STAY ALIVE!