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Commonwealth of PA Enterprise Portal: https://www.dep.pa.gov/Citizens/GrantsLoansRebates/SmallBusinessOmbudsmanOffice/Pages/PPAA%20Loan.aspx.

(800) 379-7448 or (717) 787-3405 or email: [email protected]

The Pollution Prevention Assistance Account (PPAA) is a loan program jointly administered by the Pennsylvania DEP and the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) that helps small Pennsylvania businesses implement pollution prevention and energy efficiency projects. The low-interest loans available through this program can help small businesses comply with environmental regulations while receiving the economic benefits of preventing pollution and using energy more efficiently.

Small Business Pollution Prevention Assistance Account

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Visit www.osha.gov/oshdir/pa.html to find your area office.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulates employee safety and training, waste management, infection control and hazardous chemicals.

Adhere to OSHA regulations by performing the following tasks:

Download a copy of Model Plans and Programs for the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens and Hazard Communications Standards (OSHA 3186) from the OSHA website.

Provide an annual training program on infection control to your employees.

Supply the Hepatitis B vaccine series to your employees at no charge.

Display the “You Have a Right to a Safe and Healthful Workplace” poster (#3165) in your office.

Document work-related injuries and illnesses on an OSHA 300 form. All employers must report any work-related fatality or the hospitalization of three or more employees in a single incident to the nearest OSHA office.

You can obtain the above materials through ADA and OSHA; some materials are free of charge. ADA also sells employee training manuals and tapes.

Please visit http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-catalog for more information.