1. How do I know if I am at risk for employment related accidents?
2. What does OSHA require for training?
3. Where do I go to get training for my employees?
4. What should I look for in a Safety Consultant?
5. What do I do if OSHA wants to do an inspection?
6. What are the most common OSHA Citations?

How do I know if I am at risk for employment related accidents?

Every company is at risk for some type of employment related accident, however the severity of the accident is what differs among employers. If you do not have proper training and education programs available to all your employees you are putting your company at a greater risk for accidents and the costs associated with. Here is a training guideline that may help:

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What does OSHA require for training?

OSHA has identified 26 areas that require you to develop special employee training sessions. Click here for a complete listing

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Where do I go to get training for my employees?

Safety training can either be done on-site or off-site. This will depend on the amount of training you need, the number of employees you have and your work schedules.

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What should I look for in a Safety Consultant?

Accreditation and Experience - it may seem simple, but this is what really counts to assure that you will have the support and knowledge available when you need it. A consultant that has experience working with OSHA will not overlook the details that will help you avoid OSHA fines. Be sure to discuss the accessibility you will have to the consultant and their fee program up front. It is important that you be able to get in contact with your consultant in case of an emergency. The fees charged can be by the hour or a flat fee for particular services that you want to purchase.

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What do I do if OSHA wants to do an inspection?

Click here for "26 Steps to a Successful OSHA Inspection."

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What are the most common OSHA citations?

Here are the top 10 Most-Often-Cited Violations for FY 2002

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