What are my responsibilities regarding workplace safety as an employee?
If your employer is regulated by OSHA, you must read the OSHA poster in your workplace. You must follow all of the regulations your employer has regarding safety practices, gear and equipment. You should report all hazardous conditions to your employer and, if your employer does not take care of them, you should report such conditions to OSHA. What are my responsibilities regarding workplace safety as an employer? To provide a workplace free from recognized hazards and comply with OSHA rules and standards; to minimize or reduce hazards and make sure employees have and use safe tools and equipment; to establish and update operating procedures and communicate them so that employees follow safety and health requirements; keep records of work-related injuries and illnesses; post, at a prominent location, the OSHA poster informing employees of their rights and responsibilities; not discriminate against employees who exercise their rights under the Act; post OSHA citations at or near the wor