Frequently asked questions

OSHA Related Topics

Where can I find an OSHA 300 Log?
http://www.osha.gov/recordkeeping/new-osha300form1-1-04.pdf
http://www.osha.gov/recordkeeping/new-osha300form1-1-04.xls

When is an accident recordable?
http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=9638
http://www.osha.gov/OshDoc/data_RecordkeepingFacts/RKfactsheet1.pdf

How do I handle an OSHA inspection?
http://www.osha.gov/Publications/osha2098.html
http://www.occupationalhazards.com/lssue/Article/78870/
When_OSHA_Knocks.aspx
http://www.geocities.com/davewolkowitz/osha.htm

Where do I find OSHA standards?
http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owasrch.search_form?p_doc_type=STANDARDS&p_toc_level=0&p_keyvalue=
http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/compliance_assistance/quickstarts/index.html

How do I calculate DART rates?
http://osha.gov/recordkeeping/new-osha300form1-1-04.pdf

What are incident rates and how do I calculate my company's incident rates?
http://www.bls.gov/iif/osheval.htm
http://www.osha.gov/recordkeeping/new-osha300form1-1-04.pdf

Where can I find information on hearing loss prevention?
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/noise/abouthlp/abouthlp.html
http://www.osha.gov/Publications/osha3151.pdf

How does my company compare to other companies in my industry?
http://www.bls.gov/iif/oshsum.htm

Where can I find information on Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)?
http://siri.uvm.edu

Who do I contact for industrial hygiene testing?
Email us at RiskControl@oriconline.com

Safety Committees

Where can I find information on developing a safety committee?
http://www.dli.state.pa.us/landi/cwp/view.asp?a=138&q=58600

How do I obtain a 5% discount on workers compensation premiums and lower other costs?
http://www.dli.state.pa.us/landi/cwp/view.asp?a=138&q=160345

How do I renew my safety committee certification?
http://www.dli.state.pa.us/landi/cwp/view.asp?a=138&q=58614

Who do I contact to conduct the annual safety committee members training/certification?
RiskControl@oriconline.com
http://www.dli.state.pa.us/landi/cwp/view.asp?a=144&q=58635

What is an experience modifier and how is it calculated?
http://encyclopedia.thefreedictionary.com/experience+modifier
http://www.dolir.mo.gov/wc/employers/mustread_calculating.htm

How do I improve my safety committee?
RiskControl@oriconline.com
http://www.dli.state.pa.us/landi/cwp/view.asp?a=144&q=58635

Ergonomics

What is ergonomics?
http://www.lni.wa.gov/Safety/Topics/Ergonomics/About/default.asp

How do I learn about ergonomics?
http://www.lni.wa.gov/Safety/Topics/Ergonomics/About/default.asp
http://www.lni.wa.gov/Safety/Topics/Ergonomics/ServicesResources/
10Tips/default.asp

Loss Control Tools/Resources

OSHA E-Tools
http://osha.gov/dts/osta/oshasoft/index.html

National Safety Council
http://www.nsc.org

National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/homepage.html

University of Vermont
http://siri.uvm.edu

Ohio State University
http://ergonomics.osu.edu

Occupation Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)
http://www.osha.gov

OSU Environmental Health and Safety
http://www.pp.okstate.edu/ehs/index.htm

What impact do workplace illnesses and injuries have on my company's profitability?
http://osha.gov/dcsp/smallbusiness/safetypays/index.html

Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
http://www.bls.gov

U.S. Department of Labor
http://www.dol.gov

ORIC Clients
How do I request loss runs/claims detailed register?

Email us at RiskControl@oriconline.com. Information needed in your request:

• Insured name and/or DBA
• Policy number
• Name of broker (If you are not the broker on file, we will need an authorization letter from an officer of the company from which you wish to receive the loss runs.)
• Date of request

Please note that loss runs generally take 1-2 business days to process.