The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) is a federal statute that is intended to prevent work-related injuries, illnesses, and deaths by issuing and enforcing workplace health and safety standards.

Hundreds of OSHA safety standards, covering everything from first aid to fire protection, apply to most federal and private workplaces. OSHA allows employees to question unsafe conditions, request inspections, and file lawsuits to correct unsafe conditions without retaliation.

Please read on to learn more about OSHA compliance, OSHA regulations, occupational safety and health act (OSHA).

What employers must do for you

1 Decide what could harm you in your job and the precautions to stop it. This is part of risk assessment.

2 In a way you can understand, explain how risks will be controlled and tell you who is responsible for this.

3 Consult and work with you and your health and safety representatives in protecting everyone from harm in the workplace.

4 Free of charge, give you the health and safety training you need to do your job.

5 Free of charge, provide you with any equipment and protective clothing you need, and ensure it is properly looked after.

6 Provide toilets, washing facilities and drinking water.

7 Provide adequate first-aid facilities.

8 Report injuries, diseases and dangerous incidents at work to our Incident Contact Centre: 0845 300 9923

9 Have insurance that covers you in case you get hurt at work or ill through work. Display a hard copy or electronic copy of the current insurance certificate where you can easily read it.

10 Work with any other employers or contractors sharing the workplace or providing employees (such as agency workers), so that everyone’s health and safety is protected.