1. SAFE 101
Chapter 4

2. Objectives
Concise Regulatory History
Who is OSHA?
What is OSHA authorized they do?
How does OSHA control safety issues?

3. Film
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4. Regulatory History Pre-1960 Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act
Longshoremen’s and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act
During 1960’s
Service Contract Act of 1965
National Foundation on Arts and Humanities Act
Federal Metal and Nonmetallic Mine Safety Act
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5. Regulatory History Prior to OSHAct in late 1960’s
With rare exception states failed to meet their obligation
14,300 employees were killed annually and 2.2 million suffered a disabling injury
Work related injuries were trending upward

6. Occupational Safety and Health Act
The Williams-Steiger Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (84 Stat et seq., 29 U.S.C. 651 et seq.) requires, in part, that every employer covered under the Act furnish to his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees.

7. Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHAct)
The William Steiger Act took effect on April 28,
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) came into existence as the OSHAct became law. Under Department of Labor

8. Who is OSHA? OSHAct granted OSHA authority to:
Promulgate, modify and revoke S&H Standards
Conduct inspections and issue citations
Require recordkeeping
Restrain imminent-dangerous situations
Approve/Reject State plans

9. OSHA is authorized to: Who is OSHA?
Provide training and education to employers/EE
Consult employers/EE regarding prevention
Grant funds to states for program development
Develop and maintain a statistics program

10. The following states have approved State Plans:
◾Alaska
◾Arizona
◾California
◾Connecticut
◾Hawaii
◾ Illinois
◾Indiana
◾Iowa
◾Kentucky
◾Maryland
◾Michigan
◾Minnesota
◾Nevada
◾New Jersey
◾New Mexico
◾New York
◾North Carolina
◾Oregon
◾Puerto Rico
◾South Carolina
◾Tennessee
◾Utah
◾Vermont
◾Virgin Islands
◾Virginia
◾Washington
◾Wyoming
25 States State Plan
2 US Territories Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands
State Plan
2 Things
1) State reg. and enforcement for both Private & Public Employees or
2) State reg. and enforcement for Public Employees & Private Fall under OSHA
(Illinois/Connecticut)
Note: OSHA can be in a State Plan Program!
total of 27 states

11. IS IT WORKING?
4,383 workers died on the job in 2012* Enough to: Fill 4 Titanic ships If stretched their arms out, touching each others hand, they would make a line 3 miles long If all yelled together, at the same time..they could be heard all the way to China..

12. Recent Fatality
CLASS HANDOUT

13. RESEARCH RESPONSIBILITIES FOR EACH
ADMINSTRATION
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
Research and related functions and certain educational activities
Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
US Department of Labor (DOL)
Compiling injury and illness statistical data
RESEARCH RESPONSIBILITIES FOR EACH

14. OSHA Provisions Who’s covered? All employers with one or more emplyees
Some exceptions (farmers, work in recreation areas, select industries with 10 or fewer EE)
Mining
Not covered
Government employees

15. Employer/Employee Duties General-Duty Clause
5(a)(1): Each employer shall furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees
Employees
Comply with rules

16. Employer/Employee Rights
Get advice, inspection methods, contest citations, variances, confidentiality
Employees
Records access, information, go on inspection, file complaints

17. OSHA

18. OSHA Inspection INSPECTIONS
OSHA was given the duty to conduct inspections
Priorities established for inspections:
Imminent Danger
Fatality
Catastrophe
Complaint
Referrals
Strategic Targeting
Emphasis Programs

19. OSHA Inspection OSHA Inspection Procedure
An OSHA inspector will come unannounced to a location.
They must present themselves to a representative of the organization (present DOL identification card)
The Compliance Officer can go get a search warrant.
May request a warrant
Inspection procedures:
Show credentials
Opening conference
Complete inspection tour
Closing conference
The employer must be advised by the compliance officer of the reason for the inspection and they must accompany the officer during the inspection.
Inspector's Credentials An inspection begins when the OSHA compliance officer arrives at the establishment. He or she displays official credentials and asks to meet an appropriate employer representative. Employers should always insist upon seeing the compliance officer's credentials. An OSHA compliance officer carries U.S. Department of Labor credentials bearing his or her photograph and a serial number than can be verified by phoning the nearest OSHA office. Anyone who tries to collect a penalty at the time of inspection, or promotes the sale of a product or service at any time, is not an OSHA compliance officer. Posing as a compliance officer is a violation of law; suspected impostors should be promptly reported to local law enforcement agencies.

20. OSHA Inspection
They will hold an opening conference with the representatives of the organization.
They must tell the members the nature of the visit. (Random, target, employee complaint, etc.)

21. OSHA Inspection
The route and duration of the inspection are determined by the compliance officer.
An employer and employee representative may go with the inspector.
Trade secrets confidential
Employees are consulted during the inspection tour.
CSHO will point out to the employer any unsafe or unhealthful working conditions observed (citations)
Some apparent violations detected by the compliance officer can be corrected immediately

22. OSHA Inspection
The inspector will review all hazards and corresponding violations identified during the inspection.
May discuss control strategies and abatement period
Employer is informed of appeal rights and consulting available through OSHA Consultation Programs

23. OSHA Inspection KEY STANDARDS Hazcom Laboratory chemical safety
Emergencies
Confined space entry
Lockout tagout
PPE
Respiratory
Bloodborne pathogens
OSHA EMPHASIS PROGRAMS

24. Managing Regulations Theme of key standards: Find out what you have
Tell employees what you have and how this can harm them
Train employees on how to avoid harm and protect themselves
Keep records

25. Goals of Policy
1. A primary goal of a workplace safety policy is to establish the expectation that it is the responsibility of all personnel to create and maintain a safe work environment.

26. Goals of Policy
2. The organization’s safety policy should also address the organization’s obligations under the Occupational Safety and Health Act to maintain a safe workplace.

27. Goals of Policy
3. The organization’s workplace safety policy should require employees to use universal precautions when applying first-aid or providing personal care to clients or each other. Exposure at the workplace to diseases that are transmitted by body-fluids, such as Hepatitis and AIDS, is regulated by OSHA.

28. CASE STUDY 1: SH&E Policy
Define or create a company of interest.
Research three (3) safety and health policy statements that relate to the company’s safety and health program.
Compare and explain any similarities/differences in the safety and health policy statements.
DUE FRIDAY: FEBRUARY 7, 2014

29. Summary
Concise Regulatory History
Who is OSHA?
What is OSHA authorized they do?
How does OSHA control safety issues?

30. CASE STUDY 1: SH&E Policy
Define or create a company of interest.
Research three (3) safety and health policy statements that relate to the company’s safety and health program.
Compare and explain any similarities/differences in the safety and health policy statements.
DUE FRIDAY: FEBRUARY 7, 2014