AOSH
(Arkansas Occupational Safety and Health) - inspects
amusement rides and go kart tracks around the state; investigates
complaints, accidents and fatalities in the public sector;
checks for violations of Arkansas' safety and health laws
and regulations; administers the Public Employees' Chemical
Right To Know Act and regulations; consults routine consultation
and inspection of public schools, colleges, universities,
and state agencies; offers training classes on numerous
safety issues; assists in the development, implementation
and maintenance of safety and health programs.
Media
Library - houses videos and slide presentations,
pamphlets, safety and health training programs, etc., which
can be borrowed free of charge.
State
Mine Office - has jurisdiction over restrictions
and limits on blasting at quarries and open pit mines; conducts
safety training classes and consultation visits to assist
employers in meeting the requirements of federal and state
mining laws; maintains a media library housing videos and
slide presentations which companies can borrow from free
of charge.
MSHA
(Mine Safety and Health Administration) - provides
the required MSHA safety training programs to the mining
industry.
OSHA
Consultation - assists employees in complying with
federal OSHA requirements and reducing injury and illness
in the workplace; conducts complete or partial safety and
health surveys upon request.
Safety
Training and Education - provides training courses
to industries, civic groups, public sector employers, employee
associations, and unions, in most cases free of charge.
