09Sep
Avoiding OSHA Violations for Workplace Violence
The General Duties Clause of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), says that “[e]ach employer shall furnish … employees … a place of employment … free from recognized hazards that are … likely to cause … serious physical harm to … employees”, 29 U.S.C. § 654, 5(a). Recently, OSHA fined a York, PA healthcare provider $98,000 because OSHA found that the employer did not properly respond to an employee’s request for help with treating violent patients. This article will discuss what to do when one of your employees make you aware of an ongoing risk of injury from the violent actions of employees or non-employees in the course of performing one’s job.
Contact Us to read the Full Article.
Related
“Hold Harmless”, “Defend”, “Indemnify” … what does it all really mean? This article explains ...
Read More >
The General Duties Clause of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), says that “[e]ach emplo...
Read More >
Many contractors begin services by only providing intrastate operations within their home state. How...
Read More >
The school bus driver shortage has become a nationwide issue that has even resulted in some schools ...
Read More >
Spring sports are in high gear and summer is on the horizon. While this often means increased payche...
Read More >
For school transportation contractors in Pennsylvania, it is peak hiring season as the start of the ...
Read More >