What OSHA Looks For At Funeral Homes

Ever wonder what OSHA would look for at your funeral home, crematory, or cemetery? There are a number of different things an OSHA inspector will look for, including:

Written Plans, Trainings, and Recordkeeping:

  • Emergency Action and Fire Safety Program
  • Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Program
  • Hazard Communication Program and Certified Safety Data Sheets
  • Formaldehyde Exposure Control Program
  • Respiratory Protection Program
  • Personal Protective Equipment Program
  • Spill Response Program
  • Slips, Trips, and Falls Program
  • Ladder Safety Program
  • Confined Space Safety Program (Crematory, Freezers, Cemetery)
  • Lockout / Tagout Program (Crematory)
  • Scissor Lift Safety Program (Cemetery)
  • Power Hand Tools Safety Program (Cemetery)

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