Transcript Introduction to OSHA

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Learning Objectives
Objectives:
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Understand the OSHA Standard
for foot protection
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Possess the knowledge and skills
necessary to achieve the
maximum benefit from your use of
foot protection on the job
Agenda
Agenda:
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Overview of personal protective
equipment
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Specific information on foot
protection
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Payment for personal protective
equipment
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Your responsibilities
►Section 1
Overview
of Personal
Protective Equipment
Personal Protective Equipment
Personal protective equipment is in
every day usage:
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OSHA regulations since 1971
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Significant risk of personal injury
or death
Employer Responsibilities
The OSHA Standard requires:
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Written Hazard Assessment
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Use of engineering and/or administrative controls
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Use only identified and
approved PPE
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Ensure proper fit
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Prohibit use of damaged
equipment
Employee Training
Refresher training is required if:
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Changes occur in the workplace
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PPE changes
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Employees do not demonstrate
understanding of the PPE or how
to use it
Employee Training
Employees must be trained:
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When PPE is necessary
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What PPE is necessary
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How to wear the equipment properly
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Limitations of PPE
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Care and maintenance of PPE
►Section 2
Specific
Information
Regarding Foot
Protection
Foot Protection
Potential hazards requiring foot
protection include:
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Falling and rolling objects
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Cuts and punctures
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Chemicals
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Electrical current
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Extreme cold
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Slips, trips, and falls
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Wet environments
Foot Injuries are Very Common
Data from the Bureau of Labor
Statistics would suggest that foot
injuries are very common:
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Thousands of foot injuries
annually that result in lost work
days
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80% of all foot injuries are
caused by objects weighing
less than 30 pounds impacting
the foot
Falling and Rolling Objects
‘Steel-toed shoes’ have a toe box over the toes that
protects from hazards:
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Toe box can be made from composite and
aluminum, making the shoe much lighter
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Metatarsal guards are designed to protect the
instep from falling and rolling objects
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Can be a built-in feature of the shoe, or a strap-on
addition to a standard toe box shoe
Cuts and Punctures
Cuts and punctures a major hazard
to the feet in the workplace:
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Shoes with puncture-resistant
features are very useful
Chemicals
Potential footwear:
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Leather safety footwear with
synthetic stitching
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Rubber, vinyl, plastic, or PVC
compounds boots or overshoes
Electrical Current
Footwear can be an important component of
worker protection in situations where electrical
shock hazards are present:
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Footwear should incorporate an electrical hazard
protective sole and heel
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Sole construction should be designed to reduce
hazard from contact with electrically energized
parts
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Should also provide a secondary electrical hazard
protection on substantially insulated surfaces
Extreme Cold
Choices would include:
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Insulated footwear which captures
the body’s heat
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Footwear that is waterproof or
water resistant
Slips, Trips, Falls
Footwear can help prevent slips,
trips, and falls:
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Safety shoes with non-slip rating
soles
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Footwear should have laces that
wrap tight around the ankle
Wet Environments
Web environments are obvious
hazards:
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Select lined rubber boots with
waterproof characteristics, or
safety shoes with a non-slip rating
Foot Protection
Inspect before use:
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Replace damaged shoes
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Replace laces if broken or loose
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Clean monthly
►Section 3
Payment of
Personal
Protective
Equipment
Payment for PPE
PPE payment:
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In November of 2007, OSHA published a new
paragraph (h) to their Personal Protective
Equipment standard
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PPE used to comply with OSHA standards shall
be provided by the employer at no cost to their
employees
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Employer must also pay for replacement PPE,
except when the employee has lost or
intentionally damaged the PPE
Foot Protection Not Paid for by Employers
The employer is not required to pay for:
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Non-specialty safety toe protective footwear
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Non-specialty prescription safety eyewear
Employers are not required to reimburse
employees for the cost of shoes if:
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Employer provides metatarsal guards
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Employees purchase shoes with built-in
metatarsal protection
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Employer is not required to pay for logging boots
Employee-Owned Equipment
If an employee provides their own protective
equipment, employer:
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May allow the equipment
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Is not required to reimburse the employee for the
cost of the foot protection
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Cannot require employees to provide and pay for
their own equipment
►Section 4
Your
Responsibilities
Your Responsibilities
Understand requirements applicable
to your job:
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Understand the assessment and
selection process
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Wear the equipment properly
when required
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Inspect, clean, and store properly
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Be vigilant for problems
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Look for other solutions
Additional Information
Personal Protective Equipment. OSHA Publication
3151, (2003)
Assessing The Need For Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE). OSHA Small Business Outreach
Training Program Instructional Guide, (1997, May)