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Page Content	Page Content RECORDKEEPING NOTIFICATION Employers with ten (10) or more employees are required to keep injury and illness information which must be posted in the workplace in a timely manner on the OSHA Form 300A. The exception would be employers that have an exempted Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code. Employers must review 2012 injury and illness information by the end of January and post the Form 300A in the workplace February 1 through April 30, 2013. As noted above, establishments in specific low hazard industries are not required to keep injury and illness records, unless specifically asked in writing by the Labor Cabinet to do so. The exempt industries are classified by SIC and posted here. If there is uncertainty concerning a company’s official SIC designation, contact Kentucky’s Education and Workforce Development Cabinet, Office of Employment and Training at (502) 564-7456. SIC information may also be found here. OSHA’s recordkeeping requirements webpage is a good source of cost free information for employers and employees. You may contact Ms. Kristi Redmon, CIH, CSP at (502) 564-3070 if you have any recordkeeping questions.
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RC Text1	RC Text1 Falltech Fall Protection Product Notice Kentucky Attorney General Cautions Employers about Misleading Labor Law Poster Notices
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RC Text3	RC Text3 Many types of workplace accidents must be reported to the Kentucky OSH Program. More information is available here.
RC Text4	RC Text4 Free OSH Training Rights and Responsibilities Video Education and Training Video
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Section Text1	Section Text1 The Kentucky Safety and Health (OSH) Program, under the statutory authority of Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS) Chapter 338 and through a state plan approved by the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), exercises jurisdiction for enforcement, on-site consultation, standards promulgation, and training services related to workplace safety and health. Enforcement activities and voluntary compliance services are extended to both the public and private sectors in Kentucky with the exception of employees of the federal government and employers under the authority of federal agencies other than OSHA, such as the Mine Safety and Health Administration or the Federal Railroad Administration. OSHA retains jurisdiction in Kentucky for private sector maritime activities as well as for Tennessee Valley Authority employment, military bases, and other properties ceded to the U.S. government. Since 1972, the mission of the Kentucky OSH Program has been to prevent any detriment to the safety and health of all public and private sector employees arising out of exposure to harmful conditions or practices at places of work. This is accomplished by the dual approach of firm, fair enforcement that may bear citations with monetary penalties for violations of OSH standards or regulations, coupled with the offer of cost-free voluntary compliance assistance through on-site consultative surveys, training courses, and technical assistance. This balanced, common sense approach has improved Kentucky's work environment and prevented countless work-related injuries and illnesses since the inception of the Kentucky OSH Program. The primary components of the Kentucky OSH Program include: The Division of Occupational Safety and Health Compliance; The Division of Occupational Safety and Health Education and Training; and Office of Federal-State Coordinator. Additionally, the OSH Standards Board and the OSH Review Commission are associated with the program.
Section Text2	Section Text2 Established By the General Assembly in 1972 State Plan approved by OSHA in 1973 Enabling Legislation Kentucky Revised Statutes Title XXVII - Labor and Human Rights Chapter 338 - Occupational Safety and Health of Employees Administrative Regulations Kentucky Administrative Regulations Title 803, Chapter 2 - Occupational Safety and Health Mission To prevent any detriment to the safety and health of all public and private sector employees arising out of exposure to harmful conditions or practices at places of work. Jurisdiction All public and private employers and employees with the exception of those in private sector maritime activities, federal employees, employment at Tennessee Valley Authority facilities, military bases, and any properties ceded to the U.S. government. Organizational Units Division of Occupational Safety and Health Compliance Division of Occupational Safety and Health Education and Training Office of OSH Federal-State Coordinator Associated Entities Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission Funding Sources Workers' Compensation Funding Commission U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics Address Kentucky Labor Cabinet Kentucky Occupational Safety and Health Program 1047 US HWY 127 South Suite 4 Frankfort, KY 40601
Section Text3	Section Text3 The Division of OSH Compliance is responsible for the enforcement of Kentucky's OSH standards. Safety compliance officers and industrial hygienists inspect workplaces to assure there are no hazardous conditions which would threaten the health or safety of employees. If such conditions are found, compliance officers may recommend citations. Inspections may be the result of random scheduling, report of imminent danger, report of an accident or fatality, employee complaint, or referral. Additional information concerning enforcement, complaints, and post inspection activities may be found on the Division of Compliance homepage.
Section Text4	Section Text4 The Division of Education and Training assists employers and employees by promoting voluntary compliance with the OSH standards. This cost-free assistance consists of education, technical training, consultation, publications, and information on injury/illness recordkeeping requirements. The Division of Education and Training is also responsible for overseeing the Partnership Programs as well as conducting the Annual Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses, the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries, and the OSHA Data Collection. Additional information concerning consultation, training, technical assistance, awards, publications, and statistical services may be found on the Division of Education and Training's homepage.
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Contact Info	Contact Info Kentucky Occupational Safety and Health Program 1047 U.S. Highway 127 South, Suite 4 Frankfort KY 40601 Phone: (502) 564-3070 Fax: (502) 696-1902 Email: Kentucky Occupational Safety and Health Program
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Section Text5	Section Text5 This office is responsible for maintaining the State Plan, as well as handling day-to-day communications with other government agencies, both at the state and federal level, including the U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA, BLS, and other state OSH programs. The Office of the Federal-State Coordinator oversees the Office of Standards Interpretation and Development. Safety and Health Standards Specialists from this office serve as support staff to the OSH Program, the OSH Standards Board, promulgate OSH regulations, respond to OSH inquiries, and provide interpretations of OSH standards and regulations.
Section Text6	Section Text6 The Standards Board is a thirteen (13) member body chaired by the Secretary of Labor. The remaining twelve (12) members are appointed by the Governor to equally represent labor, the safety and health profession, management, and agriculture. Meeting at least once each year, the Standards Board is empowered to adopt, amend, or revoking OSH regulations. Notices of all meetings are advertised in newspapers throughout the state. All Board meetings are open to the public. Additional information may be found on the Standard's Board homepage.
Section Text7	Section Text7 The Review Commission, also created by KRS Chapter 338, is an independent, quasi-judicial body empowered to adjudicate contested OSH cases. The Commission consists of three (3) members appointed by the Governor to represent the interests of employers, employees, and the occupational safety and health profession. Under an agreement with the Attorney General's Office, first-level contests are heard and ruled upon by hearing officers employed by the Attorney General. More information may be found at the Review Commission's website.
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