1. 1 SAFETY SAFETY Introduction & Overview INSY 3020 SPRING 2005

2. 2 INSTRUCTOR Jerry Davis Office: Room 309 Dunstan Hall Telephone: (334) 844-1411 FAX: (334) 844-1381 E-Mail: davisga@auburn.edu

3. 3 Class Attendance: Class Attendance: Students are most strongly encouraged to attend all classes as there is no book for this portion of the course. Some examination material will come from the lectures and may not be available elsewhere.

4. 4 To introduce students to the general principles of occupational safety To equip students to apply these principles in hazard identification and control. To gain from the experiences of the instructor. Get the OSHA Ten Hour General Industry Card. To enjoy the class. Goals:

5. 5 Topics Covered: OSHA Ten Hour General Industry Card Requirement Introduction to Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA Recordkeeping and Reporting Walking and Working Surfaces Electrical Safety Hazard Communication Personal Protective Equipment

6. 6 Topics Covered (con’t…) Flammable and Combustible Liquids Fire Safety, Exit Routes, Fire Protection, Fire Prevention and Emergency Action Plans General Principles of Hazard Prevention and Control Product Liability & Workers Compensation

7. 7 Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 Also called as the Williams-Steiger Act Public Law 91-596 Signed Dec 29, 1970 by President Nixon Effective April 28, 1971 Abbreviated as OSH Act of 1970

8. 8 OSH Act 1970 The intent of the Act is: “…to assure so far as possible every working man and woman in the Nation safe and healthful working conditions and to preserve our human resources.”

9. 9 OSH Act of 1970  Created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) within the Department of Labor (DOL) to enforce the OSH Act.  Provides duties and responsibilities to which the employer or employee must comply.

10. 10 The Act’s Coverage All employers and employees in the 50 states, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and all other territories under the Federal Government Jurisdiction Employer- any “person engaged in a business affecting commerce who has employees, but does not include the United States (except for the U.S. Postal Service) or any State or Political Subdivision of a State.”

11. 11 OSH Act Does Not Cover Employees of the United States (except for the U.S. Postal Service) or any State or political subdivision of a State Operations where a Federal Agency other than Department of Labor already has authority to prescribe or enforce safety and health standards or regulations.

12. 12 OSH Act Does Not Cover Operators and miners covered by the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 Churches and religious organizations Employees performing domestic household tasks in a residence Any person engaged in agriculture who is a member of the farmer’s immediate family

13. 13 General Duty Clause – Section 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.”

14. 14 OSHA Standards Published in the Code of Federal Regulations, commonly called the CFR. The CFR is divided into Titles, chapters and Parts The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is designated as Title 29

15. 15 OSHA Standards by Industry General Industry: 29 CFR 1910 Construction: 29 CFR 1926 Maritime: 29 CFR 1915-1919 Agriculture: 29 CFR 1928

16. 16 OSHA Recordkeeping and Reporting Revised Recordkeeping rule published in the Federal Register on January 19, 2001 Affects 1.4 million establishments Effective on January 1, 2002

17. 17 OSHA Recordkeeping & Forms Updates three recordkeeping forms OSHA Form 300 – Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses OSHA Form 301 – Injury and Illness Incident Report OSHA Form 300A – Summary of Work- Related Injuries and Illnesses

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21. 21 General Recording Criteria Requires records to include any work-related injury or illness resulting in one of the following: Death Catastrophic accident Days away from work Restricted work or transfer to another job Medical treatment beyond first aid Loss of consciousness Diagnosis of a significant injury/illness by a physician or other licensed health care professional

22. 22 Other Recordable’s Needle Stick Injuries Hearing Loss Musculoskeletal Disorders Tuberculosis & Medical Removal

23. 23 OSHA Reporting TO REPORT ACCIDENTS, UNSAFE WORKING CONDITIONS, OR SAFETY & HEALTH VIOLATIONS Contact OSHA at 1-800-321-OSHA

24. 24 Reading Assignment Read the OSHA Recordkeeping Document available at OSHA Website http://www.osha.gov/recordkeeping/RKforms.html Download the CY 2004 document. Read the document available on INSY 3020 website named “OSHA Inspection Criteria”. At a minimum, read the highlighted sections.

25. 25 Questions & Comments