Workplace Safety

Every year occupational injuries and illnesses involving civilian federal employees occur. This course outlines the occupational safety and health requirements for federal employees. It covers the essential responsibilities federal government agencies have with regard to creating safe and healthful working environments. This course also provides information on the types of occupational safety and health training agencies should provide for their employees. It also addresses compliance and documentation of workplace safety incidents the importance of accurate record-keeping and the submission of annual reports to the Secretary of Labor. The course explores whistleblower protection with regard to occupational injuries and illnesses and provides an overview of the compliance requirements mandated under OSHA Regulation CFR 1960 and Executive Order 12196. This course was developed with subject matter support provided by the law firm of Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz PC. Please note however that the course materials and content are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Nothing herein or in the course materials shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation or constitute a legal opinion with respect to compliance with any federal state or local laws. Transmission of the information is not intended to create and receipt does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Readers should not act upon this information without seeking professional counsel. The information contained herein is provided only as general information that may or may not reflect the most current legal developments. This information is not provided in the course of an attorney-client relationship and is not intended to constitute legal advice or to substitute for obtaining legal advice from an attorney licensed in your state.