In conducting OSHA training, I’ve found a common misperception about what a safety program policy is. When asked, attendees have repeated company mission or value statements. Some don’t know what it is or if their company even has one….
The responsibility for adhering to OSHA’s General Duty Clause (GDC) doesn’t just rest on an employer’s shoulders. It also involves every employee.
Section 5(b) of OSHA General Duty Clause
Each employee shall …
Despite the thousands of health and safety standards or rules OSHA enforces, not every hazard is specifically covered. Hazards do exist where no OSHA rule or standard has been created.
OSHA’s General Duty Clause: The Foundation of Safety Programs
OSHA’s General Duty Clause (GDC) makes it clear …
