even if there is no established standard (Cekada & Janicak, 2016). The employees have the responsibility to comply under the Act by following all rules and safety standards that are relevant to their occupation. The General Duty Clause can be used by OSHA inspectors under many circumstances: 1) On February
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Administration (OSHA) and would try to report it anonymously, so that I do not to jeopardize my job. I would call OSHA from a pay phone and start the conversation by saying: “I work at Wooden, and there is at least an inch of wood dust on everything on the factory floor. One of my co-workers saw some quick sparks a few days ago. She reported it to her manager and was told not to worry about it. We are concerned, however, and we would like OSHA to investigate.” I would then inform OSHA that I brought
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conductive connection to the earth which acts as a protective measure is called _____________ Answer | | | | | Selected Answer: | Grounding | | | | | * Question 4 2 out of 2 points | | | Any one who tells an employer about OSHA inspection in advance can be jailed or fined.Answer | | | | | Selected Answer: | True | | | | | * Question 5 0 out of 2 points | | | Workers working on scaffolds that are ______ feet above the next lower level shall be protected
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the Occupational safety and Health Act (OSHA) 1994 applicable to the management of a building/facility. The concept of management is to be effective in reducing incidents and injury. To be an effective management frame work, the organization as a whole need to understand it roles and responsibility. The employer shall provide a safe working environment, information, instruction, training and supervision. The key requirement are described in Section 4 OSHA 1994 as below: The objects of this Act
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What is workplace violence? Workplace violence is violence or the threat of violence against workers. It can occur at or outside the workplace and can range from threats and verbal abuse to physical assaults and homicide, one of the leading causes of job-related deaths. However it manifests itself, workplace violence is a growing concern for employers and employees nationwide. Who is vulnerable? Some 2 million American workers are victims of workplace violence each year. Workplace violence
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and the bottom line, there are other similar companies that focus far more on employee safety and well-being, such as American Cast Iron Pipe Co. (ACIPCO), located in Birmingham, Alabama. Although the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have the authority to conduct inspections and impose fines and penalties, said punishments are not nearly severe enough to dissuade unscrupulous employers from breaking the law. The McWane Way McWane’s
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Team Reflection: Employment Law Compliance Plan Bob Greene HRM/531 Human Capital Management August 27, 2014 Dr. Cat Woman From: Bob Greene To: Traci Goldeman Subject: Employment Law Compliance Plan Hello, We have chosen the medium company this week. The company is moving expanding to Arizona. We feel there are four applicable laws of vital importance during this important expansion. We recommend a thorough review of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) of 1938, Employment
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they are protected by the organizations that facilitate the rules and regulations. 99% of all businesses are regulated by one or more organizations in a multitude of areas. Such organizations related to the healthcare field, but not limited to, are OSHA, CDC and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. “Common sense and compassion has been replaced by litigation”. Is this a supportive statement in the healthcare industry? This is a common practice in businesses worldwide, but more
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In Burlington, Wisconsin, the local unit of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has fined Cooperative Plus, Inc. $721,000 due to a violation of federal safety standards. Cooperative Plus, Inc. is a farmer owned cooperative that "according to OSHA) has been found to have exposed workers to the risk of being suffocated in large storage bins that do not include the proper equipment and procedures for safe work conditions. Just this past February, a farm worker became trapped in
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Legal Risk 1 Running head: LEGAL RISK AND OPPORTUNITY IN EMPLOYMENT Legal Risk and Opportunity in Employment Cindy Simmons University of Phoenix Legal Risk and Opportunity in Employment Legal Encounter 1: . The policies outlined by Newcorp were not followed gave Pat Grey the right to claim wrongful termination. Newcorp did not follow its own policy which states “If the job performance of an employee is unsatisfactory, the employee will be notified of the deficiency and placed
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