1 What often happens to safety issues during union negotiati

1. What often happens to safety issues during union negotiations?

2. Who is allowed to accompany an OSHA inspector during an OSHA inspection?

3. What are the two types of variances and when might a company be issued each of them?

4. Name the 4 exemptions to labeling requirements

5. what are the two requirements for a business to fall under OSHAs regulations

6. what records is an employer required to keep concerning toxic chemicals?

7. who typically issues a citation if necessary after an inspection?

8. What are the 3 ways that an employer can provide the required workers compensation coverage for his employees?

9. What is OSHA\'s stand on safety incentives?

Solution

1. SAFETY AS A GENERAL SUBJECT IS A MANDATORY SUBJECT OF NEGOTIATIONS. TO ATTEMPT TO PROVIDE IN AN AGREEMENT ALL ASPECTS OF SAFETY WOULD BE AN EXERCISE IN FUTILITY IN THAT ONE COULD NOT ANTICIPATE IN SPECIFIC LANGUAGE ALL POSSIBLE EVENTUALITIES.

2. IF THE COMPANY HAS A UNION, IT SHOULD BE INVOLVED IN ALL ASPECTS OF INSPECTION. ALSO COMMITTEE ON OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY COSH GROUP CAN ACCOMPANY.

3. a) WHEN ACTUAL RESULTS ARE BETTER THAN EXPECTED RESULTS GIVEN VARIANCE IS DESCRIBED AS FAVORABLE VARIANCE. DENOTED BY LETTER F

b) WHEN ACTUAL RESULTS ARE WORSE THAN EXPECTED RESULTS GIVEN VARIANCE IS DESCRIBED AS UNFAVOURABLE VARIANCE. DENOTED BY LETTER A

4. A BEVERAGE WITH AN ALCOHOL CONTENT OF MORE THAN 0.5 PERCENT, A RAW SINGLE INGREDIENT MEAT, MEAT BY PRODUCT, A RAW SINGLE INGREDIENT MARINE OR FRESH WATER ANIMAL PRODUCT, A FRESH VEGETABLES OR FRUIT OR ANY COMBINATION WITHOUT ADDED INGREDIENTS

5. ALL PLACES OF EMPLOYMENT, PASSAGEWAY, STOREROOM, SERVICE ROOM, AND WALKING WORKING SURFACES ARE KEPT CLEAN, ORDERLY SANITARY CONDITION, AND THE EMPLOYER MUST ENSURE THAT EACH WALKING WORKING SURFACE CAN SUPPORT THE MAXIMUM INTENDED LOAD FOR THAT SURFACE ETC.

6. EXPOSURE AND MEDICAL RECORDS AND OSHA STANDARD RECORDS.

7. EMPLOYEE REPRESENTATIVE OR UNION LEADER ISSUES A CITATION IF NECESSARY AFTER AN INSPECTION BY CONCERNING ALL THE EMPLOYEES.

8. PAY FOR MEDICAL EXPENSES AND REPLACEMENT WAGES WHEN EMPLOYEES ARE INJURED AT WORK. 2. COMPLY WITH STATE WORKERS COMPANY LAWS 3. PAY FOR LEGAL EXPENSES IF AN EMPLOYEE SUES OVER A WORK INJURY THE POLICE DOESN\'T COVER.

9. OSHA STANDS AGAINST PROGRAMS THAT DISCOURAGE WORKERS FROM REPORTING ACCIDENTS OR INJURIES. OSHA BELIEVES THAT IF EMPLOYEES DO NOT FEEL FREE TO REPORT INJURIES OR ILLNESS, THEN IT PUTS A COMPANY ENTIRE WORKFORCE AT RISK.