Frequently Asked Questions!

There are often questions that everyone needs answered. This page provides answers to some of the most frequently asked questions. If you can't find your answer here, or need additional information,    please contact us

Can people test their homes for lead themselves, or should they call a professional?
People can purchase a lead-testing kit & do it themselves. Call the National Lead Information center, a hotline maintained by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency at 1-800-424-5323.

What is an affected employee in terms of lockout/tagout regulations?
An affected employee uses equipment that is being serviced or maintained under lockout or tagout, or is working nearby while service/maintenance is being performed. In other words, the employee is being affected by the lockout/tagout work, but is not actually performing the job.

Who needs to receive the hepatitis B vaccination?
The bloodborne pathogens standard requires the hepatitis B vaccination series be made available to all employees who have occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens. All employees who have an exposure incident must also receive post-exposure evaluation and follow up, which may include the hepatitis vaccine. The employer doesn't have to make the hepatitis vaccination available to employees who are already immune according to antibody tests, or who are prohibited from receiving the vaccine for medical reasons.

What is OSHA doing about workplace violence and why?
OSHA has developed final "guidelines for Preventing Workplace Violence for Health Care & Social Service Workers" and draft guidelines for night retail establishments.  The intent of the guidelines is to educate employers on finding ways to provide a more secure work environment. OSHA hopes that employers will voluntarily implement violence protection programs.