Part of the new OSHA Campaign to become more resourceful and user friendly has been leading them to make changes to their website. One of the most recent changes has been to the Small Business Web Page. On this page, you will find links to FAQ. You Are Not Alone. You can search many questions that other small business owner have already asked.Their is also a section labeled OSHA Compliance Assistance Quick Start. Just click on your industry and you will find a 7 Step Guide To Starting Your Compliance Program. There is also information about the OSHA Consultation Services. OSHA is known for its enforcement but also has a nonregulating division dedicated to help small business with compliance. OSHA will evaluate your business, give you a report with recommendations on abatement and help you develop policy & procedures. This is a great cost effective way for small businesses to comply with OSHA Standards all while promoting worker safety. I would also recommend that you download the Small Business Handbook that OSHA has published. The handbook should help small business employers meet the legal requirements imposed by the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (the Act), and achieve in-compliance status before an OSHA inspection.

Often times when I start to have conversations with small business owners about safety concerns and compliance, they often ask where they should start. I recommend starting with this free information from OSHA on Small Business Compliance. This guide will help set the building blocks for implamenting a Health & Safety Program. If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Safety Trainers.