Next 1 Amputations National Emphasis Program

Previous Next 2 What’s its purpose?  Describe policies and procedures to identify, reduce, and eliminate workplace industry hazards likely to cause amputations

Previous Next 3 Where does it apply?  OSHA wide  40% of nations workplaces  States encouraged to adopt similar programs  General industry employers whose workplaces include shears, saws, slicers, slitters, and power presses (the 4s and a P)

Previous Next 4 What’s the background and reason for the program?  Continued incidence of amputations from the operation of saws, shears, slicers, slitters and power presses  Equipment was identified from three sources: – 1990 NIOSH research project on machine safety – OSHA IMIS accident database – BLS data

Previous Next 5 Saws  Used primarily in woodworking and manufacturing shops  Two types – Table – Radial arm  Other types include: Hand heldChopMiter Skil Band

Previous Next 6 Table saw

Previous Next 7 Radial arm saw

Previous Next 8 Hand held saw

Previous Next 9 Band saw

Previous Next 10 Miter saw

Previous Next 11 Shears  Self-contained machines using a mechanically driven ram  Ram moves a nonrotary blade at a constant rate past the edge of fixed blade  Machine components consist of: FrameRAMBladesDrive Hold-down(s)Guards ClutchBrake

Previous Next 12 Shear Pre-cut Shear for pre-cut profiles

Previous Next 13 Power squaring shear

Previous Next 14 Hydraulic shear

Previous Next 15 Hand operated shear

Previous Next 16 Slicers  Commonly used to slice meat and food  Use rotary blade  Guillotine cutters used in other industries  Most injuries occur in restaurants and grocery stores

Previous Next 17 Meat slicer Rotating Blade Thickness adjustment On/off switch Meat Holder

Previous Next 18 Slitters  Use rotary knives to slit flat rolled metal coils, plastic film and paper rolls  Injuries involve contact with slitter blades, in-going nip/pinch points, and movement of coils and rolls

Previous Next 19 Metal slitter

Previous Next 20 Metal slitter  Variable or single speed  Minimum slit width 1”  Maximum number of slits (number of knives) 48  Material thickness, 29 gauge to 16 gauge

Previous Next 21 Paper slitting operation Stock is placed in unit Stock is fed through unit Stock is trimmed into 2” x 5” finished cards

Previous Next 22 Power presses  NEP covers all types of power presses  Presses consist of stationary bed, and slide  Used in a variety of industries

Previous Next 23 Part revolution clutch Floor MountedBench Top

Previous Next 24 Presence device Light curtain Control box

Previous Next 25 Two-hand controls Top StopEmergency Stop Key Selector capable of being supervised Indicator Light

Previous Next 26 Full revolution clutch

Previous Next 27 Press brake

Previous Next 28 Two person operation with pullbacks

Previous Next 29 Program Procedures  Existing programs may be combined or expanded, or a new program developed  NEP includes three activities: – Outreach – Targeting/selection – Inspection NEP - Amputations

Previous Next 30 When will the program start?  Outreach - 30 days from effective date of directive  Inspections - 90 days after outreach period is initiated

Previous Next 31 Standard industrial classification codes , All machines Rank SIC Code Industry Plastic products, not elsewhere classified Sheet metal work Fabricated Structural Metal Metal Stampings, not elsewhere classified Fabricated Metal Products, not elsewhere Skilled Nursing Care Facilities Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories Industrial and Commercial Machinery & Eq Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Molding & Trim Fabricated Plate Work, (boiler shops)

Previous Next 32 Standard industrial classification codes , Woodworking machinery Rank SIC Code Industry Wood Household Furniture, Except Uph Millwork Wood Products, not elsewhere classified Plastics Products, not elsewhere classified Sawmills and Planing Mills, General Wood Kitchen Cabinets Boat Building and Repairing Wood Pallets and Skids Mobile Homes Wooden Office and Store Fixtures

Previous Next 33 Standard industrial classification codes , Power presses Rank SIC Code Industry Metal Stampings, not elsewhere classified Fabricated Metal Products Sheet Metal Work Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings, &Trim Fabricated Structural Metal Miscellaneous Fabricated Wire Products Hardware, not elsewhere classified Fabricated Plate Work, (boiler shops) Metal Office and Store Fixtures Metal Vehicle Parts and Accessories

Previous Next 34 Additions to list  Area offices will obtain and use additional data to identify and add establishments where serious injuries or fatalities related to these machines have occurred  Local information could include – IMIS/Workers’ compensation data – NIOSH/hospital admissions/discharge data – OSHA 200 log

Previous Next 35 Inspection Procedures  Scheduled I.A.W. firm  Once scheduled, IMIS data base will be searched for employer’s citation and fatality/accident history prior to opening conference  At opening conference, CSHO will inquire if any of this machinery is present in the workplace

Previous Next 36 Inspection procedures (cont’d)  If present, a thorough inspection will be conducted focusing on: – Nip points – Pinch points – Shear points – Cutting actions – Point(s) of operation

Previous Next 37 Inspection procedures (cont’d)  CSHO will also evaluate employee exposures during the following: – Regular operation of machine – Setup/threading/preparation for operation of machine – Clearing jamups or upset conditions – Making adjustments while machine is operating – Cleaning of machine – Oiling/greasing of machine /machine parts – Scheduled/unscheduled maintenance – Lockout/tagout considerations

Previous Next 38 Inspections procedures (cont’d)  CSHO will review OSHA 200 log for all amputation injuries or hazards  Limited to hazards associated with power presses, saws, shears, slicers, and slitters, but may be expanded  Inspections will begin this fiscal year  Because program may yield significant cases, A.D.s, supervisors and CSHOs should ensure case developments are being met

Previous Next 39 Scheduling and resource allocation  Resources - R.A.’s will ensure adequate resources for this NEP  Planning - R.A.’s will report to DCP, # of inspections planned each quarter, and 30 days after end of each quarter, number of inspections conducted

Previous Next 40 Scheduling and resource allocation (cont’d)  Priority - Inspection conducted under this NEP have a lower priority than Site Specific Targeting (SST), but have a higher priority than other programmed inspections  Conflicts - May compete with available resources

Previous Next 41 Coordination  National Office – NEP will be coordinated with Office of General Industry Compliance, DCP  Field – Each R.A. will have a coordinator

Previous Next 42 Training  Due to nature of program, staff must have adequate training or experience  OTI provides training materials – Additional sessions of power press/machine guarding course can be made available – Can be expanded to include use of stop time measuring device

Previous Next 43 Additional training  On-the-Job-Training  Enforcement and compliance issues

Previous Next 44 Federal agencies/program evaluation Federal Agencies Area Offices Regional Offices Evaluate according to CPL2.102 G.4

Previous Next 45 IMIS coding  Inspections in industries where potential exposure exist will be coded as an amputation hazard  Done regardless of whether machinery was guarded and amputation hazard removed  Coding and back coding done for all industries except construction