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Tennessee OSHA – Tennessee Department of Labor and …

WebTennessee OSHA. The Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration (TOSHA) is committed to helping Tennesseans improve workplace safety and health. Some of these services include outreach, consultation and enforcement efforts.

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What is "protected activity"

WebOccupational safety or health complaints filed orally or in writing with TOSHA, a state agency operating under an OSHA-approved state plan (state OSHA), the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), or a state or local government agency that deals with hazards that can confront employees, even where the agency deals with …

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What agency handles tenant safety at rental properties …

WebTOSHA jurisdiction is limited to activities that affect workplace safety and health. Tennessee OSHA has no jurisdiction regarding the safety of residents of rental properties.Click here to review your rights as a renter.

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How do I file a complaint about my workplace

WebThe Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1972 provides employees or their representative the right to file a complaint and request an inspection if they believe safety and health hazards exist. Co

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What will happen if the team sees a violation of TOSHA …

WebTOSHA's safety and health professionals will be looking for evidence that your program is creating and maintaining safe and healthful working conditions. Any hazards they may observe will serve as

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What are the standards about mold in the workplace

WebTOSHA does not currently have a specific standard for indoor air quality. Fungi are present almost everywhere in indoor and outdoor environments. Sampling methods have been developed to determine

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Which Federal posters do I need

WebAfter clicking on the link to the “Federal Posters – US Department of Labor” above, the top area listed “Posters of General Applicability” apply to most businesses.Federal contractors have differen

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How can I know if I am in compliance with TOSHA …

WebConsultative Services is a program offered to employers, especially smaller employers, to assist them in achieving a safe and healthful workplace for their employees. Consultative Services offers b

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What businesses are eligible to apply for IWT

WebTennessee for-profit and not-for-profit (health care related) businesses that have been in operation for a minimum of one year prior to the application date, employ at least five full-time employees, are current on all federal and state tax obligations, and are financially viable are eligible to apply.

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Do companies have to provide heat to keep place of …

WebTOSHA does not have a specific standard requiring heat be provided to employees working in cold environments; however employers have a responsibility to provide workers with places of employment which are free from recognized hazards, including cold stress, which cause or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to them. Employers should, …

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Acronyms used in the Division of Workplace Regulations

WebACCT - Association for Challenge Course Technology. AD - Amusement Device. ADU - Amusement Device Unit. AG - Attorney General. AIMS - Amusement Industry Manufacturers and Suppliers Trade Association

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What TOSHA training classes are available

WebTOSHA publishes the spring and fall training schedule on our website at:

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Do companies have to provide air conditioning to keep place of

WebTOSHA does not have a specific regulation regarding temperature in the workplace nor heat stress. However, feasible and acceptable methods can be used to reduce heat stress hazards in workplaces.

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Can I get the “all in one” poster from you

WebArticles in this section. Which Federal posters do I need? The TN Child Labor Poster and the TOSHA Safety and Health posters don’t print on one page.

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Does TOSHA have jurisdiction over food safety

WebNo. TOSHA jurisdiction is limited to activities that affect workplace safety and health. Food safety and food handling in restaurants, delis, and other food service establishments are not covered by TOSHA standards.

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How do I file a Non Smoker Protection Act Complaint

WebA complaint may be filed by accessing the electronic complaint form using the TN Department of Health’s application and filling in the electronic form. Once the complaint form is submitted the complaint will be routed to either the TN Department of Health or the TN Department of Labor and Workforce Development depending on the type of business …

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My employer failed to pay me for my accrued Paid Time off (PTO

WebFringe benefits are those benefits that are determined by the employer. These include paid-time-off (PTO), vacation or sick pay, holiday pay, severance pay and health insurance. Unless the employer

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