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SAFETY SAFETY Introduction & Overview

INSY 3020SPRING 2005

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INSTRUCTORINSTRUCTOR

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

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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.

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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:

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Topics Covered:Topics Covered: OSHA Ten OSHA Ten Hour General Industry Card Hour General Industry Card RequirementRequirement

Introduction to Occupational Safety and Health Administration

OSHA Recordkeeping and Reporting

Walking and Working Surfaces Electrical Safety Hazard Communication Personal Protective Equipment

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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

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Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970

Also called as the Williams-Steiger ActPublic Law 91-596Signed Dec 29, 1970 by President NixonEffective April 28, 1971Abbreviated as OSH Act of 1970

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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.”

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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.

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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.”

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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 StateOperations where a Federal Agency other than Department of Labor already has authority to prescribe or enforce safety and health standards or regulations.

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OSH Act Does Not Cover

Operators and miners covered by the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977Churches and religious organizationsEmployees performing domestic household tasks in a residenceAny person engaged in agriculture who is a member of the farmer’s immediate family

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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.”

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OSHA Standards

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

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OSHA Standards by Industry

General Industry: 29 CFR 1910Construction: 29 CFR 1926Maritime: 29 CFR 1915-1919Agriculture: 29 CFR 1928

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OSHA Recordkeeping and Reporting

Revised Recordkeeping rule published in the Federal Register on January 19, 2001 Affects 1.4 million establishmentsEffective on January 1, 2002

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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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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

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Other Recordable’s

Needle Stick InjuriesHearing LossMusculoskeletal DisordersTuberculosis & Medical Removal

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OSHA Reporting

TO REPORT ACCIDENTS, UNSAFE WORKING CONDITIONS, OR SAFETY & HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Contact OSHA at 1-800-321-OSHA

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Reading Assignment

Read the OSHA Recordkeeping Document available at OSHA Website

http://www.osha.gov/recordkeeping/RKforms.htmlDownload the CY 2004 document.

Read the document available on INSY 3020 website named “OSHA Inspection Criteria”. At a minimum, read the highlighted sections.

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Questions & Comments