Get up-to-date fast on OSHA’s latest changes WORKSHOP BONUS:

• Prevent common safety hazards that result in OSHA violations
• Meet OSHA’s strict record-keeping requirements – in less time!
• Find out where OSHA inspectors are most likely to look for violations
• Develop better training programs that meet OSHA’s countless training requirements
• Get ALL your questions answered by an OSHA industry expert
• Learn how to prevent workplace violence
• See pages 4-5 for your complete agenda

OSHA Compliance Basics: Understanding Your Responsibilities and Rights as an Employer

• First things first: What OSHA is and why it exists
• The General Duty Clause (GDC) and how it affects the employer
• Your organization’s basic responsibilities under OSHA – and your rights
• Recognizing your employees’ rights and responsibilities
• A word of warning: New electronic filing option makes it easier than ever for employees to file complaints with OSHA
• Best resources for staying current on changes (and new interpretations) in OSHA regulations and requirements

UPDATE! OSHA’s Latest Standards, Rulings and Proposals – and How They’ll Impact Your Organization

• What constitutes “an OSHA recordable MSD,” triggering implementation of a full ergonomics program?
• Essential elements of an effective ergonomics program
• Examples of low-cost ergonomic interventions that reduce or prevent MSDs
• Examining the “Quick Fix” option and how to make it work for your organization
• The Bloodborne Pathogens Standard: Does it affect your organization? You’ll be surprised!
• Essential components of an Exposure Control Plan (ECP) that meet OSHA’s standard
• Important requirements for nonhealth-care industry employers, including vaccinations, training, and PPE
• Draft of the Proposed Safety and Health Program Rule and what it will mean to your organization
• Other late-breaking directives, interpretations, and guidelines from OSHA

Preventing Common Hazards That Result in Safety Violations

• Safety violations most frequently cited by OSHA and how you can prevent these accidents waiting to happen
• Defining OSHA’s Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and its key components
• Mandatory elements your organization’s EAP must contain
• Principal components of the Hazard Communication (HazCom) Standard – and why you should know them backward and forward
• Regulations for controlling hazardous energy: Understanding Lockout/Tagout and when it is required
• Example of a typical Lockout/Tagout Program that meets OSHA standards
• OSHA’s general requirements for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• “Gray areas” in OSHA’s Accident Prevention Guidelines that could cost your organization plenty

Complying With OSHA’s Complex Training Requirements

• New “site-specific” training requirements: What constitutes“effective site-specific training”?
• Latest compliance directive for the “powered industrial truck” (forklift) operator training standard
• Instances when you MUST train personnel to comply with OSHA standards
• How to properly document training – and why failing to do so can cost your organization plenty
• Core elements of an effective training program that meets OSHA requirements
• Understanding how OSHA evaluates your training
• Training requirements – from EAP to PPE – that often go overlooked– until OSHA arrives

OSHA Record-Keeping Requirements: Sanity-Saving Guidelines

• Review of OSHA’s record-keeping requirements, including status of latest revisions in reporting systems
• Critical steps required for your organization’s OSHA recordkeeping system
• Guidelines for determining which injuries and illnesses are“recordable”
• Record keeping required for chemical exposure and other related medical occurrences
• A step-by-step example of reporting a work injury to meet OSHA requirements
• How long do you have to retain OSHA records and where are you required to keep them?
• WARNING! The most frequently cited record-keeping violations
• Timesaving tips for making OSHA record keeping less of a chore

Always Be Prepared! How to Be Ready for an OSHA Site Inspection

• Be proactive! Step-by-step guidelines for developing a Pre-Inspection Contingency Plan
• OSHA secrets revealed: An insider’s look at the OSHA inspection process
• Understanding your rights when the compliance officer arrives unannounced at your door
• Workplace hot spots: A list of places (and records) where inspectors are sure to look
• A look at OSHA’s penalty system and what violations could cost your organization
• If your organization is cited ... what your options are and recommendations on how to proceed
• How to contest an OSHA citation– and when is it worth it?
• The Program Evaluation Profile (PEP): What it is and how it’s scored

OSHA Guidelines for Preventing Workplace Violence

• Organizational factors that contribute to workplace violence
• Strangers? Clients? Employees? Recognizing who poses the greatest threat and commits which types of violent acts
• Red-flag behaviors and other indicators that an employee or prospective hire may be capable of violence
• 12 danger-prevention measures you can implement to minimize or eliminate workplace violence
• Guidelines for developing an effective Workplace Violence Prevention Program
• Security rules and devices that will keep your facility safer for employees and guests

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