Safety Data Sheets for every hazardous material must be readily accessible at all times within the salon. In addition, hazardous materials should be clearly labeled, and employers should use posters, signs, or some other indication (such as color codes) to warn employees of dangers within the salon. Employers are also responsible to develop and implement written hazard communication programs. These should include communication and training on hazards present in the salon and safety precautions for preventing exposures. Certain chemicals and techniques will also require OSHA regulated medical examinations and training, so check with your supervisor or the OSHA standards before handling any hazardous materials.
Sample Safety Data Sheet
Reporting and notifications In worst case scenarios resulting in work-related fatalities, reporting must be provided to the nearest OSHA office within eight hours of the instance . For inpatient hospitalization, amputations, and losses of an eye, reporting must be complete within 24 hours. Always keep records of any work-related injuries or illnesses. This is a requirement for any salon that employees more than ten employees, but is also a good practice for any salon, despite the size or headcount. It is also important to provide employees (as well as former employees and their representatives) access to the Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses Log, for full disclosure of potential injuries and hazards. In addition, all employees should also be provided access to their medical records and exposure records. When violations have been identified and addressed by OSHA, employers have the responsibility to notify employees of the citation at or near the involved work area . These notifications are required to remain posted until the violation is corrected or for a period of three working Retaliation It is also important to note that it is a direct violation of OSHA standards to retaliate in any way against employees who report concerns to OSHA . Every employee has the legal right to be protected from retaliation and free from adverse action when reporting concerns to OSHA. The OSH Act guarantees that employees who complain to their employer, OSHA, or other government agencies in regard to hazardous, unsafe, or unhealthy working conditions cannot be transferred, denied a raise, have hours reduced, be fired, or punished in any other way based on the fact that they exercised their OSHA rights. These protections are outlined under OSHA’s Whistleblower Protection. Employees are able to file complaints regarding retaliation directly to OSHA by either visiting, calling/faxing, or filing online.
days, whichever is longer. OSHA will provide guidance on required deadlines for correcting violations. A best practice in salons is the adoption of an Injury and Illness Prevention Program. This can help employers limit injury and illness by using standard interventions, which can significantly impact the occurrence of workplace injuries and manage safety within the salon. There are examples of programs and systems for your reference on OSHAs Injury and Illness Prevention Programs topics page
Successful Injury and Illness Prevention Programs are based on the following key elements: Management/leadership. Worker participation. Hazard identification. Hazard prevention and control. Education and training. Program evaluation and improvement.
The OSH Act also allows for limited rights to refuse performing a job due to hazardous conditions . You have the right to refuse a job under the following circumstances: 1. You have a reasonable belief that the act puts you at risk for death or serious injury because the act is clearly hazardous; 2. You have attempted (if possible) to have your employer rectify the hazardous condition and there is no alternative way to complete the job safely; or 3. The situation is urgent enough that there is no time allowed to prevent hazard through calling OSHA or other regulatory channels. There are a number of laws that protect your rights against retaliation for reporting violations of environmental laws related to drinking water and/or pollution, toxic substances, air quality/pollution, disposing of solid waste, and more.
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