Transcript SAFETY OVERVIEW

XYZ Company
NEW
EMPLOYEE
SAFETY
INTRODUCTION
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OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY &
HEALTH ACT OF 1970
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PURPOSE
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To assure so far as possible every working man and woman
in the nation safe and healthful working conditions and to
preserve our human resources.
THE Continuing Challenge
1994
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Average cost of workplace death - $790,000
Average cost of a disabling injury - $29,000
3,500,000 injuries/yr. A workplace fatality every 53
minutes - 5000/yr.
Total cost of work-related injuries in 1991 - $120.7
billion
Total days lost - 125 million
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Regulatory Puzzle
 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
 Title S
 “29” - LABOR
 “40” - TRANSPORTATION
 Part S - OSHA Regulations are Parts 1900 - 1999
 1903 - Inspections, Citation
 1904 - Recordkeeping
 1910 - General Industry
 1915 - Maritime
 1926 - Construction
 Example - 29 CFR. 1910.1200
 General Industry - Hazard Communication Standard
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Agencies Created
by the Act
 O.S.H.A. - Occupational Safety & Health Administration
(Regulatory)
 Dept. of Labor
 N.I.O.S.H. - National Institute for
Occupational Safety & Health (Research)
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Dept. of Health and Human Services
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OSHA's Responsibilities
Reduce Workplace Hazards.
 Improve Safety & Health Programs.
 Provide Research in Occupational Safety &
Health.
 Establish Responsibilities for Employers and
Employees.
 Maintain a Recordkeeping System to Monitor
Injuries and Illnesses.
 Establish Training Programs.
 Develop Mandatory Standards.
 Enforce the Standards.
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Key Areas of Responsibility
 Developing Standards.
 Recordkeeping and Reporting.
 Keeping Employees Informed.
 Conducting Workplace Inspections.
 Issuing Citations and Penalties.
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Standards
 Section 5
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“ Employer shall furnish a place of employment which is
free from recognized hazards that are causing or are
likely to cause death or serious physical harm to the
employees.”
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( b)
“ Each employee shall comply with occupational and
health rules and all rules, regulations, and orders issued
pursuant to this act which are applicable to his own
actions and conduct”
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Recordkeeping
and Reporting
 All Illnesses - Regardless of Severity
 All Injuries Must Be Reported If ...
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Death Occurs
One or More Lost Workdays
Restriction of Work or Motion
Loss of Consciousness
Transfer to Another Job
Medical Treatment, Other Than First-Aid
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KEEPING EMPLOYEES INFORMED
 Job Safety & Health Posters
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Posted in Conspicuous Location(s)
 Copies of Citations
 Posted Near Alleged Violation
 3 Days or Until Abated
 OSHA 200 Log (Yearly)
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February 1 Until March 1
 Employee Informational Bulletins
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Workplace Inspections
Priorities
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Imminent Danger
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Catastrophes and Fatal Accidents
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Programmed High-Hazard Inspections
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Follow-up Inspections
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Routine Inspections
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Citations and Penalties
 Citations
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Inform Employers and Employees of Alleged
Violations
 Penalties
Violation
Penalty
Other Than Serious
$ 7,000
Serious
$ 7,000
Repeated
$ 70,000
Failure to Correct
$ 7,000/day
Willful
$ 70,000
Willful w/ fatality
$500,000
(up to $250,000 and 6 mo. imprisonment for individuals)
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Company's Approach to Safety
 Policy Statement
“The occupational safety and health of all employees is of
utmost importance to ABC Company. It is recognized that a safe
and healthy environment is vital to fostering the teamwork and
commitment necessary to prevent injuries and illnesses and
ensure the highest levels of quality and productivity.
Therefore, it is the intention of the company to provide its
employees with safe and healthful working conditions in its
facilities and activities, and to comply with the applicable laws,
rules and regulations.”
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