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Every business works hard to avoid injuries and serious accidents. Accidents not only harm employees, but also negatively impact the business. In addition to suffering lost time and income from a productive employee, a business might be subject to an OSHA inspection and possible fines if it is determined that they were not following proper safety practices and procedures. Even though OSHA visits place additional financial and time constraints on businesses, sometimes they are required, as in the case with a serious injury or fatality. OSHA’s job is to make sure the business operations are structured to avoid recurrences of the same accident. In many situations, however, OSHA visits can be avoided if the company follows proper procedures in reporting the accidents and injuries. According to the head of Cal/OSHA’s heat illness unit, here are six things that will “attract” an OSHA visit:
Western Growers Insurance Services has fully trained safety and claims staff who are familiar with OSHA requirements. If you would like assistance with your safety training or programs, contact Greg Nelson for further assistance at (949) 885-2287.
Farming has never been more challenging, which is why Western Growers invests in fully committed advocates – your advocates – in Sacramento, Phoenix, and Washington, D.C. Only Western Growers offers members so many business services, supported by more than 400 dedicated employees.