Transcript OSHA’s 21d Consultation Program

OSHA’s 21d
Consultation Program
SHARP
TRFA
14 November 2005
Workplace Safety & Health
Consultation Services
Free service delivered by state
government (agency or university) with
approximately 90% funding provided by
OSHA
Consultation services are confidential and
independent of enforcement “side of the
house”
Well trained and professional consultants
Workplace Safety & Health
Consultation
Services usually provided onsite, though limited
services offsite are available
No citations issued or penalties assessed
Employer commits to correct serious hazards
Consultation services include:
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Evaluation of OSHA mandated safety programs
Assessment of workplace safety & health
management system
Workplace hazard identification
Training and technical assistance
Workplace Safety & Health
Consultation
How does it work?
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Employer requests services via telephone,
letter, fax, or internet
Consultant and employer discuss scope of
services to be provided and establish visit
date based on priority of request
1) Congressionally mandated activities
2) Imminent Danger Situations
3) Small, High-Hazard Employers targeted in the
Federal or State strategic plan, National & Local
Emphasis Programs, or other “Targeted
Industries.”
Workplace Safety & Health
Consultation
4) Small, High-Hazard Employers
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High Incidents Rates
High-Hazard SIC Codes
Alternative High Hazard Listing
Secondary SIC
Process Hazardousness
Small, Non-High Hazard Employers
Larger Employers
(Small employer: 250 or fewer employees onsite; less than 500 nationwide)
Workplace Safety & Health
Consultation – Onsite Visits
Initial Visit
Opening Conference – review workplace safety
policies/procedures/programs; injury/illness data
Hazard Survey – identify workplace hazards
Closing Conference – discuss hazards, recommend
corrective actions, establish corrective action due dates
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Training and Assistance Visits – provide
formal or informal training, as well as
technical assistance
Follow-up Visit – verify correction of hazards
Workplace Safety & Health
Consultation – Onsite Visits
Initial Visits
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Opening Conference- review workplace safety
policies/procedures/programs; injury/illness data
Hazard Survey – identify workplace hazards
Closing Conference – discuss hazards, recommend
corrective actions, establish corrective action due
dates
Training and Assistance Visits – provide formal or
informal training, as well as assistance in interpretation
of OSHA Standards
Follow-up Visit – verify correction of hazards
Safety and Health Achievement
Recognition Program (SHARP)
Some worksites may qualify for exemption
from programmed OSHA inspections if:
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Effective Safety and Health Management
System in place
Work related injury and illness incident rates
below national industry average
Correction of all hazards
SHARP
Administered by
Consultation Projects
Recognizes employers
with exemplary safety
and health management
systems
Recognized employers
receive “SHARP
Certificate”, flag, and,
initially, a one year
exemption from OSHA
programmed inspections,
renewable for up to two
years.
Benefits of Consultation
Make safety and health activities routine
considerations rather than crisis-oriented
responses
Knowledge of workplace hazards and
ways to eliminate them can improve your
operations and the management of your
firm
Reduce losses & costs
Increase profitability of operations
Consultation Will:
Help you recognize hazards in your workplace
Suggest general approaches or options for solving a
safety or health problem
Identify kinds of help available if you need further
assistance
Provide you a written report summarizing findings
Assist you to develop or maintain an effective safety and
health program
Provide training and education for you and your
employees
Recommend you for a one-year exclusion from OSHA
programmed inspections, once program criteria are met.
Consultation Will Not:
Issue citations or propose penalties for
violations of OSHA standards.
Report possible violations to OSHA
enforcement staff.
Guarantee that your workplace will "pass"
an OSHA inspection.
Form more info go to www.osha.gov
Did I mention the best part
about OSHA’s Consultation
Service?
It’s… FREE!!!
Canadian Centre for Occupational Safety
and Health (CCOHS)
Established in 1978, CCOHS is a federal departmental corporation
which reports to the Canadian Parliament through the federal
Minister of Labour.
Governed by a Council representing three key stakeholder groups:
government (federal, provincial and territorial), employers, and
workers
Mission: To promote health and safety in the workplace in Canada
to:
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Facilitate Consultation and cooperation among federal, provincial and
territorial jurisdictions
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Participation by labour and management
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Assist in the development and maintenance of policies and programs
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Serve as a national centre for information relating to occupational health
and safety
Canada’s National Occupational Health and
Safety Website (CANOSH)
Site created and maintained by CCOHS
Designed to provide Canadian employers and
employees with a convenient and efficient way to access
the health and safety information provided by the federal,
provincial, and territorial government agencies
responsible for OSH, Worker’s Compensation Boards
and the CCOHS