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OSHA Resources for Small Business

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This site links to resources offered by OSHA designed specifically for smaller employers. These resources are aimed at encouraging small business to establish safety and health programs as well as to detect and control workplace hazards in order to prevent injuries and illnesses. The site provides links to useful governmental documents, training information, and consultants listed by state.

Directions for exploring the site: The provided URL is a page of the OSHA site that contains and links to information specifically concerning small business. The "OSHA Publications" link takes you to a list where you will find the OSHA Handbook for Small Business, along with other publications that can assist small businesses in establishing a safe and healthy workplace and in meeting their legal requirements. Review the table of contents of the Handbook to get a sense of the requirements for small businesses. Next select the "Safety and Health" link from the small business homepage. Explore a few of the links on this page providing a variety of data tools and information on inspections, standards, and record keeping. Again return to the small business homepage and select "Workplace Hazards." This page offers links to information on several specific hazards and profiles of some high-risk industries. Finally, explore the "Software/Advisors," "Voluntary Protection Program," and "Training Resources" links (also from the small business homepage) to see the types of training programs and resources available.

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