Overview
Temporary and contract workers face unique safety challenges. OSHA’s joint employer doctrine makes both the staffing agency and host employer responsible for safety. This webinar explains how to protect temporary workers and ensure compliance.
Why should you Attend
- Understand OSHA’s Temporary Worker Initiative (TWI)
- Clarify employer responsibilities for training, PPE, and hazard communicatio
- Reduce legal exposure and improve safety outcomes
Areas Covered in the Session
- Division of responsibilities between staffing agencies and host employers
- Hazard assessments for temporary positions
- Onboarding and orientation best practices
- Case examples of OSHA enforcement actions
Who Will Benefit
- HR Leaders
- Staffing Coordinators
- EHS Professionals
- Supervisors Managing Non-permanent Staff
Speaker Profile
Joe Keenan-Highly experienced Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and Human Resources (HR) Professional and Management Consultant with over 21 years of experience. I received my Green Belt in Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing in 2005, Masters in Business Administration (MBA) with a Human Resource Management Concentration in 2007 and Certified Safety Professional (CSP) in 2011.
I have the current pleasure of serving as President of the Mississippi Chapter of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE). I served on the OSHA Voluntary Protection Program Participants Association (VPPPA) Region IV Board of Directors as a Director at Large from 2013-2015. Since 2002, I am an OSHA General Industry and Construction 10/30-Hour Authorized Outreach Trainer (both renewed in 2016).
Instructor
Joe Keenan
