OSHA’s Top 10 Violations of 2015
Electrical Safety Policies …. Number 10
… and procedures
Equipment and machine shields and guards Number 9
Electrical Circuits Number 8
Ladder Safety Number 7
Lockout and Tagout Number 6
Industrial Truck (forklift) Safety and …. Number 5
… training and licensing
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Number 4
Scaffolding Number 3
Chemical Labeling … for custodians Number 2
… and for all staff
And the Number 1 OSHA violation category is …
Slips…
trips…
… and falls
OSHA Top 10 Falls Hazard Communications (Signage, chemical labeling) Scaffolding and Platforms PPE Respiratory Protection (pesticides, fumes, vapors) Powered Industrial Trucks (forklifts) LOTO Ladders Electrical Wiring (grounding,, circuit overload) Machine Guarding (blades, debris protection, hand tools) General Electrical Safety (excessive outlet loads, wire insulation, unplug during maintenance)
Who needs to know about EHS? Administration Supervisors Custodians Cooks Office Staff Teachers Students Everyone!
DO Evaluate plan success; Check for staff understanding of policies and procedures; Communicate progress to stakeholders STUDY Collect data for 33 EHS categories; Review policies and procedures; Analyze current situation; Document and communicate findings ACT Develop policies; Implement new EHS procedures; Provide professional development PLAN Develop plan of improvement; Prioritize needs; Coordinate with district staff development plans EHS Continuous Improvement Cycle CESA 10 EHS Continuous Improvement Model