Employers are required under OSHA to do the following:
- Provide a workplace that is free from serious recognized hazards and comply with all applicable OSHA standards and regulations.
- Ensure employees have access to and use safe equipment and tools, and properly maintain that equipment.
- Provide and pay for personal protective equipment (PPE) when necessary.
- Provide required training to employees on job safety, hazards, and OSHA standards in a language they can understand.
- Keep records of work-related injuries and illnesses and provide access to these records to employees or their representatives.
- Report fatalities and hospitalizations promptly to OSHA.
- Post OSHA citations, abatement notices, and injury and illness logs visibly at or near the workplace.
- Create, communicate, and update operating procedures for health and safety.
- Not discriminate or retaliate against employees who exercise their rights under OSHA, such as reporting hazards or filing complaints.
- Provide access to employee medical and exposure records as required.
- Implement emergency action plans and first aid provisions appropriate to the worksite.
These responsibilities ensure a safe and healthful work environment and compliance with OSHA regulations.
