Workplace Safety

OSHA has cited your company, Smith & Baker Construction Co. (SBCC), in the past year for violations. SBCC operates in three Western states: California, Arizona and Nevada. The violations were for the following accidents: Andrew fell into an open excavation in California, and the company failed to identify the hazard. Thomas fell from scaffolding during construction of a three-story office building in Arizona. Lindsay became ill from breathing toxic contamination as she walked the work site in Nevada.

Andrew

Thomas

Lindsay

Identify OSHA regulations or standards applicable to each scenario.

1910.29 Fall protections systems and falling object protection-criteria and practices. . The employer must ensure guardrail systems meet the following requirements:

1910.28 Duty to have fall protection. Requires employers to provide fall protection for all employees exposed to potential hazards

1910 Subpart H – Hazardous Materials. This regulation sets limits on exposure time for different chemicals. Regulations for proper protective equipment’s is also provided.

Describe how the 3 OSHA regulations or standards apply to your company and how they were violated.

Describe ways to minimize the identified Safety Concerns.

Explain one or two Workers’ Compensation issues as identified by the applicable State laws that you will need to address for each of the individuals.

Describe ways to minimize the risk of employee injury in order to avoid future Workers’ Compensation claims.

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