OSHA Materials

Workplace inspections are performed by trained OSHA compliance safety and health officers and are usually conducted without advance notice. This manual covers topics such as preparing for inspections, the inspection process, inspection results, the appeals process and other sources of OSHA assistance.

This booklet provides an overview of basic electrical safety. The concepts and principles presented will help facilitate an understanding of OSHA's electrical safety standards for general industry work.

An OSHA compliance safety and health officer (CSHO) conducts an inspection of your workplace and if a violation exists, OSHA will issue you a citation and notification of penalty detailing the exact nature of the violations(s) and any associated penalties. This pamphlet contains important information regarding your rights and responsibilities under the OSHA Act. The information contained herein can and should be used as a discussion guide during your closing conference with the OSHA compliance officer.

Job-related injuries and fatalities occur every day in the workplace. These injuries often occur because employees are not trained in proper job procedure. This booklet explains what a job hazard analysis is and contains guidelines for conducting your own step-by-step analysis. A sample of a completed job hazard analysis and a blank form are included at the back of this booklet.

A respirator is an enclosure that covers the nose and mouth or the entire face or head and is used to protect employees from hazardous exposure. This manual identifies the need for respirators, explains how to set up an effective respiratory program and provides information on the inspection and care of respirators.

Often small businesses cannot afford the full-time services of safety engineers and industrial hygienists. Yet workplace hazards cause thousands of injuries and illnesses every year. This handbook will help small business employers establish their own safety and health programs. It advises employers on how to manage safety and health protection at their own work site, and tells how to obtain free, on-site consultations by safety and health professionals.