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Bill Wilkerson, CIH Area Director, Cincinnati OSHA - Region V OSHA Update January 2015
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Introduction Leadership OSHA Saves Lives Fatalities OSHA Tool Bag Top Ten Violations Questions Anytime 2
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Leadership OSHA –Assistant Secretary Dr. David Michaels –Deputy Assistant Secretary Jordan Barab –Deputy Assistant Secretary Dorothy Dougherty Secretary of Labor – Thomas Perez
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Federal OSHA OSHA Staff:2,305 Workers:130 million Worksites:8 million Regional Offices:10 Local Area Offices:90 Cincinnati Area Office: 24 (2 recently hired, 1 soon to retire)
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OSHA’s Mission Assure so far as possible safe and healthful working conditions for every working man and woman in the nation.
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OSHA Saves Lives Examples 6
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Fatalities 2014 7
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Fatalities 2013 8
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Fatality Data Since October, Cincinnati AO has investigated an electrocution, a caught between, and two fall fatalities, one a double fatality Since 2010 in Ohio, OSHA has investigated; 9
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All Ohio Fatalities Year First QuarterSecond QuarterThird QuarterFourth Quarter Year Total OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJuneJulyAugSept 2010 4334322168440 201143332523214638 201263352514534647 20137 333 46295446 201444434542255446 2015771 15 Total282117 1518131712242624232
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All Ohio Fatalities
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Caught Chemical Exposure Fire/Explosion Workplace Violence 73 - Struck Other Heat Stress Fall Electrocution 53 16 5 6 65 8 3 3
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Ohio Construction Fatalities Year First QuarterSecond QuarterThird QuarterFourth Quarter Year Total OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJuneJulyAugSept 2010 1 2 132211 2011 111 2 11 18 201242 1 1122 2116 20131 12 22112113 201411 111 133214 201526 8 Total811241465679770
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Ohio Construction Fatalities
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238210 - Electrical & Other Wiring 237310 - Highway Street & Bridge 238910 - Other Heavy/Civil Eng. 238160 - Roofing 238990 - All Other Specialty Trade 238320 - Painting & Wall Covering
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Ohio Manufacturing Fatalities Year First QuarterSecond QuarterThird QuarterFourth Quarter Year Total OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJuneJulyAugSept 2010 2121 2 8 2011 11121 11210 201211 31 112313 20132 1 12 41112 20142 22211 2113 20151 1 2 Total63286344168758
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Ohio Manufacturing Fatalities
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Cincinnati Fatalities
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Caught Chemical Exposure Electrocution Fall Struck Fire/Explosion Heat Stress Workplace Violence 11 2 4 21 2 1 1 16
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Region V Fatalities by Event FY09- FY13 Source: OSHA Information System
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Manufacturing Fatalities by Event FY09-FY13 24 Source: OSHA Information System
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Region V Fall Fatalities FY09 - FY13
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26 Fatality RATES are down 35% since 1994 Rate of Fatal Work Injuries Continues to Drop 1993-2012 Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (*preliminary 2012 data)
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Fatalities These events are a call to action to this agency and to all of us. We need to reduce these numbers! How? Safety programs to address the main causes: Falls, Caught in, Struck by, Electrocution Training of workers and managers to recognize and address these hazards 27
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New Reporting rules now in effect Employers must report the following to OSHA: All work-related fatalities within 8 hours (same as current requirement) All work-related in-patient hospitalizations of one or more employees within 24 hours All work-related amputations within 24 hours All work-related losses of an eye within 24 hours 28
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OSHA’s Field Tool Bag Enforcement 29
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30 Inspections Conducted (Federal) FY09 – FY13 Source: OSHA Information System
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31 Region V FY-2013 Inspection Data 6740 total inspections (Goal 6725) –3,229 of which were construction –1,488 were health inspections Inspections By State –Illinois = 2,768 –Ohio = 2,435 (Cincinnati = 650) –Wisconsin = 1,472
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Inspections mix 50-55% Construction 25-30% Complaints and Referrals 1-2% fatality / catastrophe Up to 60% Programmed inspections 3-5% Follow up inspections 32
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Inspections Protocols OSHA CO identification Explanation of scope of inspection, co. rts. Explanation of inspection procedures Request for information & employee rep. Walk-around inspection Measurements, Interviews, Testing, addl requests for information Closing Conference Proposed violations issuance, appeal rts 33
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General Duty Clause Violations Violation of Section 5(a)(1) of the OSHAct No current OSHA regulation applies Serious injury or illness could result Hazard is recognized Workers exposed Feasible abatement 34
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General Duty Clause Violations Heat Ergonomics Untested and marked under-the-hook lifting devices Improper procedures & equipment for tire changing No PEL for substance Workplace Violence 35
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36 Sig + Novel Cases in Region V Major Issues - FY 13 10 – Lockout/Tagout and/or Machine Guarding 5 – Health (1 Silica, 2 Lead, 2 Noise) 5 – Process Safety Management 4 – Numerous Serious/Repeat violations 2 – Trenching & Excavation 2 – Cranes (construction) 1 – Fall Hazards (Steel mfg.) 1 – Electrical Safe Work Practices (Retail) 1 – Permit Required Confined Spaces 15 – NOVEL CASES 6 Ergo, 2 No PELHeat, Workplace Violence (6 Ergo, 2 No PEL, Fed agency, Heat, Workplace Violence)
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The Ten Most Frequently Cited OSHA Construction Standards in Region V for FY 2013 1926.501Fall Protection (Residential) 1926.503Fall Protection (Training) 1926.21Safety program (Inspections) 1926.501Fall Protection (Guardrails) 1926.1053Ladders (Positioning) 1926.21Safety program 1926.652Excavations (Cave-in protection) 1926.100Head Protection 1926.501Fall Protection (Low slope roofs) 1926.102Eye & Face Protection 37
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Nationwide FY14 Top 10 Most Cited Standards SectionThe Standard 1926.501Fall Protection 1910.1200Hazard Communication 1926.451Scaffolding 1910.134Respiratory Protection 1910.147Lockout/Tagout 1910.178Powered Industrial Trucks 1910.305Electrical-Wiring Methods 1926.1053Ladders 1910.212Machine Guarding 1910.303Electrical-General Requirements
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39 National Emphasis Programs Current: Amputations Combustible DustCombustible Dust Fed Agencies Food FlavoringsFood Flavorings Hex ChromeHex Chrome LeadLead Primary MetalsPrimary Metals PSM (Chem Plants)PSM (Chem Plants) Nursing Homes & Residential Care FacilitiesNursing Homes & Residential Care Facilities SilicaSilica Ship Breaking Trenching IsocyanatesIsocyanates
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40 Region V Local Emphasis Programs (LEPs) - FY 15 Fall Hazards +(Construction & General Industry) Grain Handling FacilitiesGrain Handling Facilities Tree Trimming Operations Powered Industrial Vehicles (Construction & GI) Building Renovation/Rehab - “Gut Rehab”Building Renovation/Rehab - “Gut Rehab” High Rise Construction (Chicago AOs) Dairy Farm LEP (Wisconsin AOs) Federal Agencies (IN, MI, MN) Maritime (IN, MI)
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Potential New/Modified LEPs in FY15 Expansion of PIV (Loading Dock Areas) Oil & Gas Drilling Operations (eastern Ohio only) Temp Workers –Training & Equipment –1 st Day Fatalities 41
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Lockout Tagout Hot Issues: - Programs for multiple energy source equipment - Defining authorized workers - Training authorized workers - Auditing of program - Minor Servicing Exemption 42
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OSHA’s Field Tool Bag Cooperative Programs 43
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44 Cooperative Programs Cooperative Programs: Consultation Program –Free Service Voluntary Protection Program – VPP Partnerships Alliances
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Outreach Campaigns Heat StressHeat Stress Falls 45
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Campaign Websites
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Educational Materials Posters in English and Spanish Fact sheets in English, Spanish, Polish, Russian and Portuguese Wallet Cards, Tool Box Stickers, and more coming soon…
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Educational Materials
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New Mobile Resources New! Bilingual English-Spanish booklet about using ladders safely that can be read on any mobile device using a free e-reader! Heat App for determining the potential for harmful heat situations!
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OSHA’s Tool Bag Rulemaking 50
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Pre-Rule Stage Combustible DustCombustible Dust Infectious DiseasesInfectious Diseases Injury and Illness Prevention Program Reinforced Concrete in Construction Preventing Backover Injuries and Fatalities Review/Lookback of OSHA Chemical StandardsReview/Lookback of OSHA Chemical Standards
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Proposed Rule Stage Occupational Exposure to Crystalline Silica: Silica Web Page; http://www.osha.gov/silica Occupational Exposure to Beryllium Bloodborne Pathogens
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Final Rule Stage Confined Spaces in Construction Electric Power Transmission and Distribution; Electrical Protective Equipment, published 2014 Walking Working Surfaces and Personal Fall Protection Systems ( Slips, Trips, and Fall Prevention )
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Conclusion Leadership OSHA Saves Lives Fatalities OSHA Tool Bag –Enforcement –Cooperative Programs –Rule Making Top Ten Violations 54
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If you need us… Call us, at 1-800-321-OSHA or 513-841- 4132 E-mail at OSHACincinnati@DOL.GOV@DOL.GOV Fax us at 513-841-4114 Mail or visit us at 36 Triangle Park, Cincinnati, Ohio 45246 (in Sharonville, at the north end of Chester Road) Our Website at www.osha.gov 55 We will be glad to discuss your situation with you if you are uncertain about whether we can help you or not
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56 Questions?
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