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Did You Know...

As the use of temporary employees increases, so do the citations against employers as the result of injuries to these temporary employees. The largest portion of the penalties are resulting from the company's failure to train temporary employees about safety procedures and practices. These citations can carry a minimum penalty of $7000 per program.

How This Effects You...

Did You Know...

OSHA has issued Ergonomic Standards which were repealed by the President. However, Congress is still looking at proposing a program.

Please Note: Although there is not an OSHA Ergonomic Standard, OSHA may still use the "General Duty Clause" to issue citations for circumstances that they feel are posing a danger.

Use this link to access the standards and learn more:

http://www.osha-slc.gov/ergonomics-standard/index.html

OSHA issues two primary types of citations. The type of violation will partially determine the amount of the fine assessed. The citation types and their definitions are as follows:

Willful Violation: either an intentional violation of the act or plain indifference to its requirements, and is one in which an employer knew that a condition constituted a violation or was aware that a hazardous condition existed and made no reasonable effort to correct it. The fine for a Willful Violation may start at $75,000 and up.

Serious Violation: one in which there is substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could result from the hazardous condition, and the employer knew or should have known of the haxardous condition.