What is a Labor Law Poster?

Owning and operating a business is a huge responsibility. As an employer you are responsible for your safety and your employees. It is the employer’s job to inform employees of labor laws and employee rights. A labor law poster is a great way to present employee rights quickly and efficiently. Businesses need labor law posters because they are required by state and federal law. It is mandatory that employers post both federal and state labor laws in their state. In this blog Public Kitchen Supply will explain the importance of labor law posters and how they affect your business.
Labor law posters protect businesses from lawsuits. The United States Senate passed the Occupational Safety and Health Act in 1970. Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, also known as OSHA, employees are required to provide a work environment free from safety and health hazards. OSHA conducts about 40,000 inspections every year to insure work environments are safe and comply with federal and state laws. If a business fails to meet OSHA’s regulations it may be fined up to $250,000 if it is owned by an individual or $500,000 if it is owned by a corporation. If an OSHA inspector determines a business is in imminent danger the inspector can request the employee to remove employees until the threat is taken care of. If an employee fails to comply, OSHA can request a court order to remove the imminent danger. OSHA inspections are random and unannounced, prompting businesses to constantly be aware of company safety.
It’s important to note that labor law posters are constantly changing and each state has a separate poster. Certified Safety has created a Federal and State Labor Law Poster Combined. This poster conveniently displays both state and federal labor laws. The Federal and State Labor Law Poster Combined makes it easy for store owners to comply with OSHA laws without hassling with multiple posters. Ensure all of you employees have a full understanding of their rights. Certified Safety can custom make posters upon request. If you have Spanish speaking employees you must post labor laws in a language they understand.
Labor law posters are a necessary product for employers. Protect your business from hefty fines and debilitating law suits. At Public Kitchen Supply it is our duty to provide the very best kitchen safety equipment. For more tools and information on labor laws, OSHA regulations and kitchen safety supplies visit our website at Publickitchensupply.com "OSH Act, OSHA Standards, Inspections, Citations and Penalties." Occupational      Safety and Health Adminstation. United States Department of Labor, n.d.      Web. 16 Dec. 2013.

Which First Aid Supplies are Required in Restaurant Kitchen?

A clean safe work environment is beneficial for both employees, employer and customers. Staff members who are treated well are more likely to be productive. Practicing kitchen safety in your restaurant is extremely important because disease and injury can easily occur when preparing food. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration or OSHA, helps employers and employees reduce job related deaths, illnesses and injuries. Part of OSHA’s responsibilities is to set guidelines businesses must meet in order to operate. At Public Kitchen Supply we make it our duty to inform and provide OSHA compliant first aid supplies at an affordable cost.
OSHA requires that employees are given a healthy and safe workplace that is sensibly free of work-related hazards. It is unreasonable, especially in the food industry, to expect accidents not to happen. Because of the inherent risk in the restaurant business OSHA has required all business’s to have a first aid kit with the following supplies: Gauze pads, box adhesive bandages, one package of gauze roller bandage, two large gauze pads, two triangular bandages, scissors, wound cleaning agent, latex gloves, a blanket, tweezers, adhesive tape, resuscitation equipment like a resuscitation bag, airway or pocket mask, splint, two elastic wraps and directions for requesting emergency assistance. For example, these Antiseptic Cleansing Wipes are perfect for first aid kits as they help prevent infection to cuts, a common injury when cooking in a bustling kitchen.
When reviewing OSHA’s first aid requirements it can be daunting to think of the time and work it’ll take to find and refill your first aid kit with the items listed above. Public Kitchen Supply removes the difficulty by providing an OSHA compliant first aid kit from DayMark. The cabinet is designed to keep your supplies organized and clearly labeled, making it easy to restock and access during an emergency. The kit features a SmartTab ezRefill reminding you when it is time to restock your cabinet and immediately provides reorder information.
OSHSA conducts about 40,000 yearly inspections. If your business fails to meet OSHA’s standards the inspector can request employers to be removed immediately from the health hazard. If an employer fails to comply, OSHA has the right to ask a federal court to order the business to comply. While it is important to follow OSHA’s standards from a legal stand point it is crucial to understand why these guidelines exist.
Simple tools like band aids and burn cream can easily treat minor injuries before they become serious. Those in the food industry understand how small problems can quickly expand when not taken care of quickly and efficiently. Keep your employees and your business safe by complying with OSHA standards. You can count on Public Kitchen Supply to provide OSHA approved first aid kits so you can keep your business safe and successful.