OSHA/HIPAA Study Guide

OSHA

Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

OSHA Purpose

Ensure healthful working conditions through standards enforcement.

What are employee rights according to OSHA?

Employees have the right to a safe and healthful workplace, to be informed about hazardous chemicals in their work area, to report injuries and illnesses without fear of retaliation, to request hazard corrections from their employer, to receive safety training on their exposure risks, to access their hazard exposure and medical records, and to file a complaint with OSHA if necessary.

Mortality Rate

3.2 per 100,000 workers daily.

Employer Responsibility

Ensure workplace safety for all employees.

OSHA Citation Requirement

Citations must be posted until corrected.

Confidential Complaint

Filed for imminent danger or safety violations.

Standard Groups

Include General Industry, Construction, Maritime, Agriculture.

OSHA Violations

Types include Willful, Serious, Other-than-serious, Repeated.

Willful Violation

Employer knowingly violates safety regulations.

Serious Violation

Employer should have known about the violation.

Other-than-serious Violation

Related to safety but unlikely to cause death.

Hazard Reporting

Employees can report injuries and hazards.

Training Requirement

Employers must provide safety training to employees.

Hazard Exposure Records

Employees have rights to access medical records.

Complaint Filing

Employees can file complaints with OSHA directly.

Physical Hazard

Condition posing immediate risk to worker safety.

Health Standards Violation

Failure to meet established health safety guidelines.

Safety Standards

Regulations ensuring safe working conditions.

Outreach and Education

OSHA provides training and resources for safety.

Assistance Programs

Support for employers to improve workplace safety.