Transcript MODULE 1: - PERC Safety

INITIAL OSHA & DOT TRAINING
MODULE 1
Introduction to OSHA and DOT Training
INITIAL OSHA & DOT TRAINING
Module 1 – Introduction to OSHA and DOT Training
WELCOME TO INITIAL OSHA AND DOT TRAINING
We’re PERC— the Propane Education & Research
Council. We developed this course in partnership with
the Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA), U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT),
and others as part of the industry’s commitment to
promote the safe and efficient use of propane gas as
a preferred energy resource.
The propane industry is committed to providing the
highest level of service and care to its customers,
employees, and the entire propane community—including
you.
Safety is at the heart of our commitment, and high-quality
training is an essential tool for ensuring your safety and
continuing success.
Enjoy the course!
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OSHA and DOT Training Introduction
Propane is a trusted and reliable energy source used
by millions of Americans every day. This natural, cleanburning gas is widely used in homes, on farms and in
commercial and industrial settings.
However, because of its chemical nature and flammability
as a gas, it can under certain circumstances pose a safety risk.
This course is designed to help you learn how to safely handle
and transport propane, as well as other materials you may work with.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) have developed regulations and
requirements for the safe use of propane. This training is designed to instruct you on
those OSHA and DOT regulations and requirements. There may be additional state and
municipal regulations and requirements you must follow. Your company is responsible for
providing you with training for these in addition to specific safety practices related to your
job.
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After completing this module, you will be able to:
 Identify OSHA and DOT’s role in creating
regulations and requirements pertaining to
hazardous materials.
 Recognize the OSHA and DOT regulations
and requirements you and your employer are
responsible for following.
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OSHA Hazard Communication Standard Overview
OSHA is an agency within the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and is responsible for setting
standards to promote and enforce employee safety in the workplace.
OSHA communicates safe work practices for handling hazardous chemicals in the propane
industry through the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), found in Title 29 Code of
Federal Regulations (CFR) §1910. This standard requires employers to provide information
and training on hazards one may be exposed to while on the job.
Your responsibility as an employee is to complete this training
and follow these instructions as well as your company’s
policies and procedures at all times.
OSHA's HCS addresses five key areas:
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Chemical Inventory.
Material Safety Data Sheets or (MSDSs).
Labeling.
Information and Training.
The Written Program.
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OSHA Hazardous Materials Training Requirements
OSHA requires you to be trained on how to work with
hazardous chemicals before actually working with
them. Your company has developed a training program
identifying the specific training each employee will
receive.
At a minimum, this training must include:
 Methods to detect the presence or release of
 hazardous chemicals.
 Information regarding physical health hazards
of the chemicals in your workplace.
 Ways you can protect yourself from these
hazards.
 Your employer’s hazard communication
program.
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OSHA Hazardous Materials Training Requirements, cont.
Your employer must also provide you with:
 A list of hazardous chemicals you work with
(also called a Chemical Inventory).
 Information on how to obtain and use an
MSDS. An explanation of your company’s
labeling system.
 Safe work procedures and guidelines.
 Information on workplace hazards.
 Emergency response procedures.
 Information about any Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE) required for your job.
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OSHA Hazardous Materials Training Requirements, cont.
You will be trained when you are first hired and again
when a new hazard is introduced into your work
environment.
Periodically, your company will evaluate its training
program to make sure it is both current and still
applicable. After this evaluation, the training program
may be revised and refresher training given when
necessary.
Your company will also provide you with emergency
training based on OSHA’s Emergency Action Plan
requirements.
These topics will be covered in greater detail later in
this course.
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DOT Hazardous Materials Regulations Overview
The DOT created the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety
Administration (PHMSA) to govern transportation of hazardous
materials and pipeline shipments. These regulations are called
the Hazardous Materials Regulations and are located in Title 49
of the Code of Federal Regulations.
The Hazardous Materials Regulations are designed to improve
the safety of hazardous materials in transport by providing
requirements all companies must follow.
The HMR addresses the following:
 How hazardous materials are classified.
 How to use the Hazardous Materials Table (Hazmat
Table).
 When shipping papers are required.
 How hazardous materials are identified and packaged.
 What guidelines and procedures are required to safely
handle and transport hazardous materials.
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DOT Training Requirements
DOT requires training to ensure employees can safely load,
unload, handle, store, and transport hazardous materials.
This will include training in the following areas:
General Awareness/Familiarization Training: Lists the
HMR requirements and enables you to recognize and
identify hazardous materials.
Function-Specific Training: Focuses on regulations that
apply specifically to your job, including tasks performed
under exemptions or special permits.
Safety Training: Provides emergency response information
and measures to protect you from hazards in the
workplace, as well as procedures to help avoid accidents
and incidents.
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DOT Training Requirements, cont.
Security Awareness Training: Discusses security risks
associated with transporting hazardous materials and
methods for identifying and reporting potential threats.
In-Depth Security Training: Addresses your company’s
security objectives and procedures, as well as respective
roles within the company to comply with federal
requirements.
In addition to regulatory and industry-related training, you
must know and follow your company’s specific policies
and procedures.
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Additional DOT Training Requirements
Before performing tasks regulated by the HMR, you
must be fully trained on your specific job tasks. You
have 90 days to complete this training. Your employer is
responsible for certifying this training has taken place
and keeping a record of that training on file. During this
time, you may not perform any safety-sensitive function
without the direct supervision of a qualified employee.
If you received training from a previous employer and
have the proper documentation to support this, you may
have already satisfied at least some of your training
requirements. Your current employer will make this
determination.
Federal law requires you to repeat hazardous materials
training at least once every three years, or sooner under
circumstances that are specified by the HMR.
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Never attempt to perform a
work operation until you
have been provided with
proper training, resources,
and equipment to do so.
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Completing Your Training
At the end of each module in this course, you will be
quizzed on what you have learned. If you successfully pass
the quiz, your supervisor or instructor will sign the certificate
and keep it on file as proof of your training.
In addition to OSHA and DOT hazardous materials safety
training, you may receive hands-on training by your
employer consistent with your company’s policies and
procedures. Your company is required to keep records of all
training you successfully complete.
Ultimately, it is everyone’s responsibility to maintain a safe
workplace. By understanding and following all the safety
requirements and procedures specific to your job, you will
be doing your part to protect not only yourself, but those
you work with and the customers you serve.
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Discovery: The Roles of OSHA & DOT
Review OSHA and DOT’s role in creating safety regulations and requirements, as
well as the responsibility that belongs to all employees in the propane industry to
see that they are followed.
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
Establishes and enforces regulations based on the safe
transportation of both hazardous and nonhazardous
materials, which can be found in Title 49 CFR.
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety
Administration (PHMSA)
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Regulates and enforces the distribution of hazardous materials
delivered via piping systems. Example: Jurisdictional Systems
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
 Regulates and enforces as it applies to the over-the-road
transportation of goods, including hazardous materials.
Examples: Hours-of-Service and Commercial Driver License (CDL)
requirements.
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Discovery: The Roles of OSHA & DOT, cont.
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Establishes and enforces regulations aimed at safety
and health in the workplace. These regulations can be
found in Title 29 CFR.
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Examples: Hazard communication and PPE rules.
The Propane Industry
The Propane industry is required to follow DOT and OSHA federal regulations,
where applicable. Understanding and complying with the requirements of Title
49 CFR and Title 29 CFR help protect you, your co-workers, your customers,
and the general public from potential hazards.
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MODULE 1 QUIZ
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