Chicago's Comprehensive Respiratory Protection Solutions
Respiratory Protection Serving in Chicago, IL
Breathe Easy with Our Expert Respiratory Protection Programs
Prioritizing respiratory protection is essential for maintaining workplace safety and ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations. We specialize in creating and implementing tailored respiratory protection programs designed to meet your specific operational needs. Our service includes a comprehensive Written Respiratory Program, covering 28 areas of concentration, developed for your operation, and a thorough Training Session covering 24 areas of concentration using customized PowerPoint presentation and video clips. We also manage the Qualitative Respirator Fit Testing of Employees using Respirators and Distribute the Medical Evaluation Questionnaire. By conducting thorough training and documentation, along with necessary fit testing, our approach not only enhances employee safety but also shields your business from potential penalties. At Work Safe Solutions Inc., we are here to help you navigate the complexities of safety compliance effortlessly. Reach out today to safeguard your workforce with our expert services.
Where Can I Find Respiratory Protection Services in Chicago?
Safety is a crucial aspect of any business, especially for those operating in industries where hazards are present. At our company, we understand the importance of adhering to regulations concerning respiratory protection. Servicing the Chicago area, we assist businesses in developing tailored safety programs that include comprehensive respiratory protection
guidelines. Our team provides assistance with writing a detailed respiratory protection
program, documenting required employee training, and maintaining fit testing records. Additionally, we help businesses recognize the need for employee training on respiratory protection
to ensure compliance and safety in the workplace. By implementing these essential practices, we guide our clients in creating a safe and compliant environment where employees can thrive without the worry of regulatory penalties related to respiratory protection. Let us take care of the complexities of compliance so you can focus on what you do best.
About us: Your OSHA Compliance Partner
Our Service
We handle the entire compliance process for you. We start by auditing your facility and creating tailored program manuals specific to your operation. Once the manuals are developed, we return to implement the programs and provide on-site employee training. We also offer optional annual updates, certifications, and retraining, ensuring your programs remain current. Our goal is to handle as much of the implementation as possible, so your staff and management aren’t burdened with additional duties. If your business hasn’t developed, implemented, and maintained up-to-date safety programs, you could be at risk of costly, preventable OSHA citations and fines. During our review, we assess your exposures, select the necessary programs, and provide a written quote.
Our Cost
Program costs depend on your operation’s exposure. Purchasing multiple programs at once is more cost-effective than buying them individually over time. For example, a business with two employees and limited machinery or chemical exposure will pay less than one with 100+ employees, multiple shifts, and extensive equipment. Our program pricing is flexible, accommodating even small businesses with minimal exposure. Typically, we work with businesses with fewer than 50 employees, but we also assist larger companies, usually by supporting a Safety Director or helping catch up on overdue employee training. During our review, we assess your exposures, select the necessary programs, and provide a written quote.
OSHA FACTS
Did you know?
Smaller companies are inspected & fined with greater frequency than larger companies? It is not only surprising but also a statistical fact.
$381.2 million in OSHA fines were generated last year.**
Increase of $90.1 million from the previous year (2022).
Minimum $5,000 fine for willful violations.
For the employers who operate small firms—those with 50 or fewer employees—in no case will the proposed penalty be less than the statutory minimum, i.e. $5,000. $25,000 minimum for employers with 50 or more employees.
Up to a $161,323 fine for willful violations.
Willful violations can bring a fine of up to $161,323 for each such violation.
SOURCE: U.S. Dept. of Labor. Occupational Safety & Health Administration. Statistical & Inspection Data: Frequently cited OSHA Standards. Federal Jurisdiction. All Industry Groups posted January 2024 on OSHA web page www. osha.gov. **According to 2023 statistics for Federal & State Jurisdiction.
Common types of OSHA inspections include:
• The targeted business has no control over initiating the inspection process.
• Inspections are not scheduled with the business.
• There is no warning to the business.
• Inspections are unannounced.
PLANNED
OSHA has targeted your business for inspection because of your industry. Because your business operates within the targeted industry, you are inspected.
COMPLAINT
When/if an employee files a complaint with OSHA they are required to respond. Complaints are confidential. The complaining employee will not be disclosed.
ACCIDENT
An employee accident or injury has alerted OSHA to your operation. OSHA inspects your operation following the accident or injury.
REFERRAL
OSHA has been referred to your business. The referral can originate from a number of sources but it is not uncommon for one OSHA inspector to refer another OSHA inspector to your operation. This can mean your business is receiving another, completely separate, OSHA inspection after having just received an initial inspection.
* Reprinted from: Employer Rights and Responsibilities Following an OSHA Inspection (OSHA 3000)
WILLFULL
A willful violation is defined as a violation in which the employer knew that a hazardous condition existed but made no reasonable effort to eliminate it and in which the hazardous condition violated a standard, regulation, or the OSH Act. Penalties range from $5,000 to $161,323 per willful violation, with a minimum penalty of $25,000 for a willful serious violation. For employers who operate small firms–– those with 50 or fewer employees––in no case will the proposed penalty be less than the statutory minimum, i.e., $5,000.
SERIOUS
A serious violation exists when the workplace hazard could cause an accident or illness that would most likely result in death or serious physical harm, unless the employer did not know or could not have known of the violation. A penalty of up to $16,131 for each violation may be proposed.
REPEATED
An employer may be cited for a repeated violation if that employer has been cited previously for a substantially similar condition and the citation has become a final order of the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission. A citation is currently viewed as a repeated violation if it occurs within 3 years either from the date that the earlier citation becomes a final order or from the final abatement date, whichever is later. Repeated violations can bring a fine of up to $161,323 for each such violation.
Workplace Safety Solutions
WorkSafe Solutions, Inc. offers expert safety services, including training, audits, and compliance support, to help businesses create safer and more efficient workplaces.
