What are employers responsible for if OSHA can impact them?

In general, employers must provide workers with jobs and a workplace free of hazards. They must also comply with statutory requirements, as listed below. These include, but are not limited to:

• Training to OSHA standards
• Keeping records of all work-related accidents, illnesses and injuries, complete with causes and an annual summary
• Providing medical exams
• Reporting any fatal accidents to OHSA within 8 hours
• Report any accidents resulting in the hospitalization of three or more workers to OHSA within 8 hours
• Providing proper protective equipment and well-maintained tools