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The ABCs of OSHA Compliance
Developing a safety program may seem like a daunting and expensive task for your business, but it is both your moral and legal obligation as a business owner. Fortunately, a good safety program also makes excellent business sense; studies have shown a $4 to $6 return for every dollar invested in safety and health. When you understand what OSHA requires, you have taken the first big step in the process.
This is a broad overview of some of the many topics regarding OSHA compliance and safety in the surfacing industry. For more information regarding these or other OSHA compliance requirements and for a full line of safety training products and reference manuals for the solid surface industry, visit www.technetrainonline.com.
| Required Safety Program | Required Written Program? | Required Employee Training? |
|---|---|---|
| Hazard Communication | > 10 employees | Yes |
| Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) | Yes | Yes |
| Ergonomics | No |
Yes |
| Machine/Tool Safety | No |
Yes |
| Lockout/Tagout | Yes | Yes |
