OSHA for Occupational Health Professionals

Monday, July 17, 2006

Four Points by Sheraton Hyannis Resort, Hyannis, Cape Cod, Massachusetts

Summary

This workshop is intended to teach occupational health professionals, clinicians, health care professionals, human resource managers, and employers how OSHA works. Attendees will learn how OSHA is organized, why inspections occur, what happens during an inspection, and how to proceed if an OSHA citation is issued. This session will also address the most frequently cited OSHA Standards, how to use the OSHA website as a resource, and tips for achieving an effective safety and health program. Attendees will also be trained in OSHA injury and illness recordkeeping. Accurate OSHA recordkeeping is the foundation of any effective safety and health program and is typically reviewed as part of every OSHA inspection. This training session will teach attendees the recordkeeping analysis, including all OSHA interpretations and a discussion of OSHA’s frequently asked questions on recordkeeping.

What Will You Accomplish By Attending?

• Describe how OSHA works.
• Explain how OSHA is organized, why inspections occur, what happens
during an inspection, and how to proceed if an OSHA citation is issued.
• Describe optimal injury and illness recordkeeping.
• Understand how to use the OSHA website as a resource.
• Evaluate how to proceed if an OSHA citation is issued.
• List the most frequently cited OSHA standards.
• Explain how to achieve an effective health and safety program.

Distinguished Faculty

William K. Principe, Esq. Attorney Principe is a member of the law firm Constagny, Brooks & Smith, LLC in Atlanta, Georgia. Bill focuses his practice on occupational safety and health regulatory issues. He works with companies on compliance with both federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration and state safety and health regulations. Before joining Constangy, Bill was an attorney with the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission in Washington, D.C. Bill is the author of "OSHA Injury and Illness Recordkeeping: Best Practices," "Key Changes to the New OSHA Recordkeeping Rules," and " Preparing for an OSHA Inspection" in the "ACCA Docket," The magazine of the American Corporate Counsel Association. Bill received his B.A Degree, magna cum laude, from Notre Dame and his J.D. from Georgetown.

Tuition

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Schedule

Monday, July 17, 2006