Occupational Safety & Health (OSHA) : Employer’s / HR’s Role
It is the Employers’ policy that all employees are entitled to a safe workplace. Employers believe that employees should be informed of their rights and responsibilities under the OSH Act. Employees must also be informed of their rights and duties under Employer’s Safety and Health program. Employers believe that properly informed and trained employees will be safe employees. Employers encourage to be involved in improving workplace safety. Good health and safety practices are the responsibility of each employee.
All employees must use proper health and safety practices. An employee’s specific responsibilities depend on his or her jobs, among the responsibilities are:
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Keep the work area neat and clean to help reduce slipping, tripping, and falling hazards.
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Ensure that office lighting is adequate. Have burned out light bulbs replaced and request additional lighting if necessary.
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Ensure those electrical cords and phone cords do not across walkways or otherwise pose a tripping hazard. If the outlet jacket of a cord is damaged, it may no longer be water-resistant. Exposed wires can shock workers who contact them. The cords should be replaced.
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Immediately report tripping hazards, such as defective tiles, boards, or carpets.
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Arrange office furniture in a way that allows unobstructed areas for movement.
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Follow proper storage procedures, as specified below:
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Store items in approved storage spaces.
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Do not stack boxes too high or too tightly. Do not store boxes, paper, and other materials on top of lockers or file cabinets.
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Store heavy items on lower shelves.
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Try to store materials inside cabinets, files and lockers.
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Do not store materials in passageways.
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Do not obstruct fire equipment, extinguishers, exits, and sprinkler heads.
