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What is an EAP? Should we have an EAP for a medical clinic that has six employees?

An Emergency Action Plan or EAP is a set of actions that an employer would take to ensure the safety of his/her employees during an emergency. Here are the OSHA standards that require EAPs:

What are the distinguishable warning signs that are mandatory at the workplace?

When is it appropriate to put danger, caution, or other warning signs such as biological hazard signs?

According to Accident Prevention Signs and Tags, 29 CFR 1910.145

What are the OSHA guidelines regarding portable fire fighting equipment such as fire extinguishers?

OSHA mandates that a fire extinguisher, rated not less than 2A, shall be provided for every 3,000 square feet of the protected building area, or major fraction thereof. Travel distance from any point of the protected area to the nearest fire extinguisher

Does a carpeted surface need to be covered by a “rubber mat” to be OSHA compliant?

Is blood not an issue on the carpet? Does OSHA require a surface to be “wiped clean”?

The first question falls under the purview of OSHA’s Walking-Working Standard (Slips, Trips and Fall).

Have you ever wondered, who is a qualified OSHA trainer and who can administer OSHA training to your employees?