In the OSHA Standards it is stated:
“Each
employer shall furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of
employment which is free from recognized hazards that are causing or likely to
cause death or serious physical harm to his employees”
Construction Business Owners are required by OSHA to develop and
implement a safety program to protect their employees. This is typically
accomplished by creating a Environmental Health and Safety Manual. A manual
includes written plans and procedures designed to guide employers and employees
on how to work safe and comply with the OSHA standards. For example an EHS
Manual will include written plans for Fall Protection, Scaffolding, Ladders,
Personal Protective Equipment, Respiratory, Hazardous Communication, Accident
Reporting, First Aid, Evacuation Planning, Fire Protection and Safety Training
Protocol.
In this program we will reveal the steps a business owner can take to
begin or improve the OSHA compliance process. You will learn the OSHA training
requirements and guidelines that employers must comply with prior to exposing
employees to hazards on the job site. We will show you where you can obtain
valuable information and resources on the OSHA website and provide a list of
the sections of a safety manual for residential construction business owners.