Reference no: EM13784428
1. OSHA has a Strategic Management Plan for 2003-2008. Briefly summarize that plan and comment on its new goals and the criteria used for target industries. Have any of the new goals from this plan had, or will have, an effect on your workplace? Explain and give an example. (www.osha.gov)
2. Describe State Plans and discuss what must be demonstrated by the states, including the process, to be an approved OSHA State Plan.
3. Explain and discuss how the 2002 recordkeeping rules affect issues dealing with specific disorders and other issues (i.e. privacy, access, fatalities, etc.).
4. Define and discuss the defenses that an employer may raise to a citation. Give some examples of case law in your response.
5. Summarize the federal statutes that protect an employee, under certain circumstances, from being discharged or disciplined for refusing to perform an assigned task.
6. Describe and discuss the employee rights under the OSH Act and its implementing regulations.
7. What are the key points that should be covered during an opening conference, both from the OSHA Inspector and from you, the safety/health/environmental manager?
8. Briefly outline the purpose, scope, provisions and limitations of OSHA's Voluntary Self-Audit Policy. What are the risks to your company of this approach to achieving a safe work environment?
9. Discuss and assess the potential for multiplied penalties for egregious violations.
10. What are the important findings in Austin Road Co. v. OSHRC and Builders Steel Co. v. Marshall?
11. List and discuss five important criteria that a state must meet in order to be approved by OSHA for safety and health related responsibility.
12. Define "imminent dangers" and discuss OSHA inspections related to these potential events and how they might differ from a routine inspection.
Your response should be at least 200 words in length. All sources used must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations
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