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Reference Materials

To assist the employer in developing an effective safety and health program management system, our staff maintains an extensive collection of reference materials. These include generic safety and health programs, OSHA compliance resources, OSHA inspection and citation statistics and program development resources, all of which are available in our office.

All companies that work with hazardous materials of any type are required to develop and implement a "Hazard Communication" program.

All employers are required to perform an assessment on each operation in their workplace to determine the need for personal protective equipment.

The employer must develop and implement an effective written Respirator Protection Program in work places where respirators are required to be worn.

All companies must have an Emergency Action Plan to ensure employee safety in the event of an emergency. Companies with 10 or more employees must have this plan in writing.

Employers must have a written Lockout/Tagout Program when workers perform maintenance or repair work and could be injured by unexpected startup of machinery or equipment.

Workers in many different occupations are at risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens including Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV/AIDS. Employer must develop a written Exposure Control Plan to ensure employee protection when potentially exposed to these pathogens.

Hearing Conservation Program

Employers must have a written Hearing Conservation Program where employees are exposed to noise levels over 85 dBA averaged over eight hours. The plan must include annual audiogram testing and required hearing protection.

This written program applies to laboratories and the use of hazardous chemicals.

There are many types of cranes, hoists and rigging devices found within establishments. A written Safety and Operations Plan which includes equipment inspections and employee training to maintain a safe workplace.

Employers must have a written Confined Space Program where workers are required to enter spaces which are not for human occupancy.

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Employers who work with silica containing products must have a written Exposure Control Plan.

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