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Occupational Safety and Health Compliance Program
Arkansas
Occupational Safety and Health is
responsible for administering Arkansas' laws dealing with
safety and health. Because most private sector employees and employers are covered by the regulations of the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), this section primarily deals with public sector employment. The inspectors investigate complaints, accidents and fatalities in public sector workplaces and check for violations of Arkansas safety and health regulations. Employees of the public sector can call in complaints to the AOSH Compliance Section and an inspector may visit the worksite. They are also responsible for enforcing the Public Employers' Chemical Right to Know Act and the regulations issued pursuant to the act.
AOSH
conducts routine consultation inspections of public schools,
colleges, universities, municipalities, counties, and state
agencies free of charge. AOSH inspects amusement rides at
county fairs and permanent rides at the state's various theme
parks, and go-kart tracks. They also offer formal training
classes, most of which are free of charge, to the public sector
on numerous topics such as Public Employees' Chemical Right
to Know, Trenching and Excavation, Bloodborne Pathogens Programs,
Respirator Programs and General Safety. The consultants also
promote the concept of a "safety culture" by helping
to develop, implement and maintain safety and health programs
whenever the need arises.
Additional
Information
Public
Employees' Chemical Right to Know Act
Work Near Overhead High Voltage Power Lines and Conductors
This form must be completed by any person, firm, or corporation that desires to carry on any work of activity within ten feet (10') of overhead energized electrical lines or conductors. Ark. Code Ann 11-5-307. The ten feet clearance applies to any part of any machinery, equipment or materials, as well as any employee or person.
Public projects involving excavation
This form must be completed by any public body (state agency, county, municipality, school district, or other local tax unit or improvement district) awarding a contract for a public construction project which will involve any trench or excavation of five feet (5') or more. Ark. Code Ann. 22-9-212.
Contact Information
Kevin Looney 501-682-9091
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