If I tell you about an employee who sustains an on-the-job injury, what comes to mind? Workers compensation? Suppose your employee sustains injuries because another employee or group of employees "snaps" and gets violent with co-workers. What comes to mind then? Workplace violence policies? Suppose one of your employees develops respiratory issues, and a few weeks later it is found that your building contains asbestos, now what comes to mind? More workers' compensation or third-party lawsuits, perhaps? What haven't you thought about? OSHA! Is that the Occupational Health and Safety Act of the Occupational Health and Safety Administration? Yes to both and yes your company is subject to OSHA requirements so let's learn more about OSHA after the jump...

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