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Health & Safety United States For businesses

OSHA Workplace Safety Basics Check

Assess whether your business meets core OSHA workplace safety requirements including hazard communication, recordkeeping, and required training.

Start free check 10 questions · 8 minutes · No signup

Did you know? The numbers behind this check.

  • Up to $16,131 per violationSerious violation penalty
  • Up to $163,653 per violationWillful/repeat penalty
  • 8 hours to report to OSHAFatal injury reporting window
  • 24 hours to report to OSHAHospitalization reporting window

Why this matters.

The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 requires employers to provide workers with safe and healthful workplaces free from recognized hazards. OSHA enforces standards across general industry (29 CFR Part 1910), construction (29 CFR Part 1926), maritime, and agriculture. Willful violations carry penalties up to $163,653 per violation; serious and other-than-serious violations up to $16,131 each. Repeat violations can reach $163,653. Beyond penalties, workplace injuries drive up workers’ compensation premiums and expose employers to civil liability.

Many employers focus on industry-specific OSHA standards but overlook universally applicable requirements: the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS / GHS), requirement to record and report workplace injuries (300 log), providing PPE at no cost, and posting the OSHA Job Safety and Health poster. Businesses with 10 or fewer employees in low-hazard industries are partially exempt from recordkeeping, but must still comply with all safety standards and immediately report fatalities and hospitalizations.

Have these to hand.

  • Number of employees at your establishment
  • Your NAICS industry code (to determine applicable standards)
  • A list of chemicals or hazardous materials used on-site, if any
  • Your OSHA 300 injury/illness log for the past 3 years (if required)
  • Records of safety training provided to employees

What you’ll get.

  • 1A score out of 100Where you stand today, at a glance.
  • 2Findings ranked by riskWhat could cost you, highest risk first.
  • 3A plan with timeframesWhat to fix first and by when.

Use this free tool to check your business’s compliance with core OSHA workplace safety requirements and identify priority areas for improvement before an inspection occurs.

General guidance only, not legal advice. Consult a qualified solicitor or adviser in your jurisdiction for specific issues.