Emergency Plan Manual

38 –Wearing employer-provided personal protective equipment such as hard hats, goggles, gloves, and earplugs; and – Talking to an OSHA representative during inspections without fear of being fired or punished by an employer. Pull quote: I am committed to guaranteeing that all workers - regardless of immigration status _ have a safe workplace. – Elaine L. Chao, Secretary, U.S. Department of Labor How Can OSHA Help Me? OSHA offers many materials through its local offices, on its website at www,osha.gov, or by toll- free telephone (1-800-321-OSHA). Among the resources available from the agency are: – Guidance, Tools, and training materials on health and safety topics, including a number in Spanish. – Publications in Spanish include OSHA 3155, La Evcacion del Color; OSHA 3158, La Evcacion del Frio; OSHA 3168, Protejase Contra los Rayos Daninos del Sol; OSHA 3173, Todo Sobre la OSHA; and OSHA 3134, Exposicion a Patogenos Transmitidos por la Sangre en el Trabajo. – Compliance Assistance Specialists, who are available across the nation to help answer questions and provide you with the guidance you need to make sure your workplace is safe and healthful. – Safety and Health Program Management Guidelines, which are voluntary guidelines that apply to all worksites. (See Resources section to obtain a copy of these guidelines.) – The Consultation Program, which provides free, onsite assistance in identifying and correcting hazards. The service is for small-and medium-size businesses, especially ones with hazardous operations. OSHA also offers several cooperative programs including: – Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) recognize exemplary workplaces. –Strategic Partnerships and Alliances provide opportunities for employers, non-governmental organizations, private sector associations, faith-based groups, and others to work with OSHA to improve workplace safety and health and to better disseminate information to employers and employees, including the Hispanic community. For more detailed information on how to work with OSHA office. How Do I Get More Information About OSHA? _www.osha.gov, OSHA’ user-friendly website, contains a great deal of information, including a Spanish webpage and OSHA publications that can be downloaded or ordered on line. A map guides you to the OSHA office nearest you. – OSHA’s toll free number, 1-800-321-OSHA 6742), which includes a Spanish option, provides answer to basic questions and offers a referral option to local OSHA offices for more detailed information.