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Here are some guidelines to begin with.

Hazard Analysis
A job hazard analysis analyzes the duties of a job to determine safe practices. Information gathered by the analysis strengthens health and safety policies in response to the specific demands of a given job. OSHA requires that employers first attempt to eliminate or reduce hazards before requiring employees to use special safety equipment to deal with them.

Identifying Risks
Workplace health and safety audits help employers update existing health and safety policies by identifying risks that might not have been addressed in the original policy. Changes caused by equipment updates, building maintenance, job duties or personnel issues are examined in audits.

Concerns
Though health and safety audits are not required to be performed with any specific frequency, employees have a legal right to a safe and healthful workplace, according to OSHA. Workers who are unsatisfied with existing workplace health and safety practices can contact OSHA to inspect the premises. Workers also have the right to address safety concerns with OSHA officials privately.

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