A DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

James G. Neeley, Commissioner

TOSHA STAFFINGTOSHA STAFFING102 Total Positions102 Total Positions

42 Occupational Safety Specialists42 Occupational Safety Specialists

30 Industrial Hygienists30 Industrial Hygienists

21 Support Staff21 Support Staff

2 Chemists2 Chemists

Remaining positions Administrative, Legal, Remaining positions Administrative, Legal, etc. etc.

Will request a Compliance Asst. Position in Will request a Compliance Asst. Position in 20072007

TOSHA CoverageTOSHA Coverage

131,000 Employers131,000 Employers

2,638,000 Workers2,638,000 Workers

Private & Public Sector Private & Public Sector

Agriculture, Construction, & Agriculture, Construction, & General IndustryGeneral Industry

4th Q 20054th Q 2005

New Public Sector ParticipationNew Public Sector Participation

72 Utilities72 Utilities

2323 Schools Systems Schools Systems

43 Cities43 Cities

1 County1 County

10,024 Total Employees Covered10,024 Total Employees Covered

New TOSHA LabNew TOSHA Lab

AIHA Accredited LabAIHA Accredited Lab

Located in MurfreesboroLocated in Murfreesboro

Plan to partner with MTSU to allow Plan to partner with MTSU to allow student access student access

State of the art facility State of the art facility

Staffed presently by two chemistsStaffed presently by two chemists

Building shared with local Career Building shared with local Career CenterCenter

TOSHA Advisory CommitteeTOSHA Advisory Committee

Gary WatkinsGary Watkins IBEW IBEW

Jim WilliamsJim Williams UAW/Ford Glass UAW/Ford Glass

Becky MorrisBecky Morris CWA CWA

Kent CarterKent Carter Marvin Windows Marvin Windows

John LawhonJohn Lawhon Blaine Construction Blaine Construction

Bob Walker Bob Walker Bridgestone/Firestone Bridgestone/Firestone

Tennessee OSH Review Tennessee OSH Review CommissionCommission

J. Russell Farrar, ChairmanJ. Russell Farrar, Chairman

Marsha Vaughn, MemberMarsha Vaughn, Member

James Cunningham, MemberJames Cunningham, Member

Review Commission ActivityReview Commission Activity1999 Inspections Contested 2201999 Inspections Contested 220 Current Inspections Contested 20Current Inspections Contested 20– 2006 182006 18– 2005 22005 2– 2004 02004 0

13 of the 20 cases contested are pending 13 of the 20 cases contested are pending settlement.settlement.– 2006 112006 11– 2005 22005 2

TOSHA Inspection Activity, TOSHA Inspection Activity, Recognition Programs, Recognition Programs, Recent Changes to the Recent Changes to the

TOSHA ActTOSHA Act

Inspection ActivityInspection ActivityJuly 2005-June 2006July 2005-June 2006

Safety & Health Compliance ProgramSafety & Health Compliance Program– 2,212 2,212 Inspections ConductedInspections Conducted– 8,0188,018 Hazards IdentifiedHazards Identified– $2,075,374$2,075,374 Penalties Assessed Penalties Assessed

Consultative Assistance ProgramConsultative Assistance Program– 397 397 VisitsVisits– 3,0403,040 Hazards IdentifiedHazards Identified– $ 0 $ 0 Penalties AssessedPenalties Assessed

Special Emphasis ProgramsSpecial Emphasis Programs

Excavation SafetyExcavation Safety

Fall ProtectionFall Protection

Carbon MonoxideCarbon Monoxide

NoiseNoise

AmputationsAmputations

Targeting Initiatives Targeting Initiatives

Sharps Injury Reduction in Hospitals Sharps Injury Reduction in Hospitals & Ambulatory Surgical Treatment & Ambulatory Surgical Treatment CentersCenters

ConstructionConstruction

Metal Working IndustriesMetal Working Industries

TOSHA Recognition TOSHA Recognition ProgramsPrograms

Volunteer Star (VPP)Volunteer Star (VPP)

SHARP SHARP

Governor’s AwardGovernor’s Award

Commissioner’s AwardCommissioner’s Award

Volunteer StarVolunteer Star

24 sites 19,000+ employees

•Smurfit-Stone - Lewisburg - 1996

•DuPont - New Johnsonville – 1996

•Bridgestone/Firestone - Morrison - 1997

•Tennessee Eastman - Kingsport -1998

•International Paper - Memphis - 1998

•MSC Corp. - Oak Ridge - 2000

•Frito-Lay - Fayetteville – 2000

•Johnson Controls - Athens - 2001

24 sites 19,000+ employees

•Eaton-Inoac - Livingston - 2001

•Marvin Windows and Doors - Ripley - 2002

•Olin Chlor-Alkali – Charleston – 2002

•Frito-Lay – Pulaski – 2002

•John Deere – Greeneville – 2002

•TRW – Cookeville – 2003

•International Paper- Pioneer – 2003

•Schering-Plough – Cleveland – 2003

24 sites 19,000+ employees

•Osmose Chemical – Millington – 2004

•DuPont – Old Hickory - 2004

•Frito-Lay – Chattanooga - 2005

•ITW Dynatec – Hendersonville - 2005

•Performance Pipe – Knoxville – 2005

•Denso Manufacturing – Athens – 2005

•Huber – Spring City – 2006

•Lucite International – Memphis – 2006

Governor’s & Commissioner’sAward of Excellence

Recognizes manufacturing and construction firms

Commissioner’s AwardNo Lost Time Injuries/Illnesses

Governor’s AwardNo Lost Time or Restricted Duty Injuries/Illnesses

The man-hour requirements are dependent upon number of employees and are defined in the application package.

SHARP ProgramSHARP Program

S - SafetyS - Safety

H - HealthH - Health

A - AchievementA - Achievement

R - RecognitionR - Recognition

P - ProgramP - Program

SHARP ProgramSHARP Program 1. Venture I 1. Venture I YorkvilleYorkville October 1998 October 1998

2. Cassemco Inc2. Cassemco Inc CookevilleCookeville October 1998October 1998

3. Fastec Industrial3. Fastec Industrial Johnson CityJohnson City March 1999March 1999

4. Tindell’s Inc4. Tindell’s Inc KnoxvilleKnoxville October 2000October 2000

5. Fi-Shock Inc5. Fi-Shock Inc KnoxvilleKnoxville July 2003July 2003

6. Entec, Inc6. Entec, Inc ManchesterManchester January 2004January 2004

7. Cumberland Lumber 7. Cumberland Lumber McMinnvilleMcMinnville January 2005January 2005

8. MI Metals Inc           8. MI Metals Inc           SmyrnaSmyrna August 2005August 2005

9. Capstan Tennessee Inc 9. Capstan Tennessee Inc Rockwood Rockwood September 2005September 2005

10. ARJ Manufacturing LLC 10. ARJ Manufacturing LLC  Jackson     Jackson     October 2005October 2005

11. DH Compounding          11. DH Compounding          Clinton      Clinton      January 2006January 2006

12. Nichirin TN Inc              12. Nichirin TN Inc              Lewisburg Lewisburg  January 2006January 2006

Changes to the TOSHA ActChanges to the TOSHA Act

No legislative changes during 2006No legislative changes during 2006

May request changes in citation May request changes in citation delivery options for 2007delivery options for 2007

Standards DevelopmentStandards DevelopmentCompleted ActionsCompleted Actions

Occupational Exposure to Hexavalent Occupational Exposure to Hexavalent ChromiumChromium

Slip Resistance of Skeletal Structural SteelSlip Resistance of Skeletal Structural Steel

Rollover Protective Structures: Overhead Rollover Protective Structures: Overhead ProtectionProtection

Standards DevelopmentStandards DevelopmentFinal Rule StageFinal Rule Stage

Electrical StandardsElectrical Standards (1910) - Complete (1910) - Complete revision using latest National Electrical revision using latest National Electrical Code – last revision in 1981.Code – last revision in 1981.

Employer Payment for PPE - Employer Payment for PPE - Evaluation Evaluation of Public Commentof Public Comment

Assigned Protection Factors Assigned Protection Factors (1910) -(1910) - Amendments to the final rule on Amendments to the final rule on respiratory protectionrespiratory protection

Standards DevelopmentStandards DevelopmentProposed-Rule StageProposed-Rule Stage

Confined Spaces in ConstructionConfined Spaces in Construction (1926) - (1926) - Preventing suffocation/explosionsPreventing suffocation/explosionsElectric Power Transmission and DistributionElectric Power Transmission and Distribution (1910) - Electrical protective equipment, foot (1910) - Electrical protective equipment, foot protection and fall protection (PPE).protection and fall protection (PPE).ExplosivesExplosives (1910) - Complete revision of 30 year (1910) - Complete revision of 30 year old standard.old standard.Exposure to Crystalline Silica -Exposure to Crystalline Silica - New standard New standard neededneededUpdating OSHA Standards based on National Updating OSHA Standards based on National Consensus Standards – Continued work on project Consensus Standards – Continued work on project started in 2004.started in 2004.

Standards DevelopmentStandards DevelopmentPre-Rule StagePre-Rule Stage

ExcavationsExcavations - (1926.650-652) Review - (1926.650-652) Review to determine continued needto determine continued needBeryllium Exposure Beryllium Exposure - Develop - Develop proposed ruleproposed ruleCranes and DerricksCranes and Derricks - Review to - Review to determine need for changes to 30 year determine need for changes to 30 year old standardold standardPower Presses - Power Presses - Revision of the Revision of the current standard to cover other presses current standard to cover other presses (hydraulic and pneumatic) (hydraulic and pneumatic)

Standards DevelopmentStandards DevelopmentPre-Rule StagePre-Rule Stage

Emergency Response and Emergency Response and Preparedness Preparedness - No current standard- No current standardLead in ConstructionLead in Construction - Review to - Review to determine continued needdetermine continued needStandards Improvement Phase IIIStandards Improvement Phase III - -Elimination of duplicative and unnecessary Elimination of duplicative and unnecessary standardsstandardsHazard CommunicationHazard Communication - Revise to - Revise to conform to Globally Harmonized System conform to Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of classification and labeling(GHS) of classification and labeling

Standards DevelopmentStandards DevelopmentLong Term ActionLong Term Action

Walking Working Surfaces and Walking Working Surfaces and PPE (Slips, trips and falls)PPE (Slips, trips and falls)

Hearing Conservation for Hearing Conservation for Construction Construction

Ionizing RadiationIonizing Radiation

Regularly Scheduled Fall Regularly Scheduled Fall SeminarsSeminars

10-Hr. General Industry Course—2 days10-Hr. General Industry Course—2 days30-Hr. General Industry Course—4 days30-Hr. General Industry Course—4 daysSafety Committee Strategies—1/2 daySafety Committee Strategies—1/2 dayEffective Safety Programs—1 dayEffective Safety Programs—1 dayMaintenance Related Standards—1 dayMaintenance Related Standards—1 dayBasic Safety—1 dayBasic Safety—1 dayTOSHA 101—1/2 dayTOSHA 101—1/2 day– TOSHA Requirements for Monitoring, TOSHA Requirements for Monitoring,

Evaluation, & Inspection—1 dayEvaluation, & Inspection—1 day– Industrial Hygiene Made Easy—1/2 dayIndustrial Hygiene Made Easy—1/2 day

New

Training VideosTraining Videos

Currently Available Currently Available – Hazard CommunicationHazard Communication– Bloodborne PathogensBloodborne Pathogens– Special Emphasis ProgramsSpecial Emphasis Programs– Personal Protective EquipmentPersonal Protective Equipment– How to Develop a PPE ProgramHow to Develop a PPE Program

In Development In Development – PPE Training for EmployeesPPE Training for Employees

New Requirements & Most New Requirements & Most Cited Health StandardsCited Health Standards

Hexavalent ChromiumHexavalent ChromiumPublished in Federal Register February 28, Published in Federal Register February 28, 20062006General Industry, Construction, Agriculture General Industry, Construction, Agriculture (.1026)(.1026)Start-up dates the same in Tennessee as Start-up dates the same in Tennessee as published in the standardpublished in the standardIncludes provisions for:Includes provisions for:– Methods for controlling exposureMethods for controlling exposure– Respiratory protectionRespiratory protection– Protective work clothing and equipmentProtective work clothing and equipment– Hygiene areas and practicesHygiene areas and practices– Medical surveillanceMedical surveillance– Hazard communication and recordkeepingHazard communication and recordkeeping

Sharps Injury Reduction Targeting Sharps Injury Reduction Targeting InitiativeInitiative

Hospitals and Ambulatory Surgical Hospitals and Ambulatory Surgical Treatment CentersTreatment CentersTennessee Law signed in 1999Tennessee Law signed in 1999Changes to Federal Law (1910.1030) Changes to Federal Law (1910.1030) in 2001in 2001Oct. 2005 to Sept. 2006-free training Oct. 2005 to Sept. 2006-free training classes across the stateclasses across the stateOct. 1, 2006-programmed inspectionOct. 1, 2006-programmed inspection– Focused on sharps injuriesFocused on sharps injuries

Cost of Sharps InjuriesCost of Sharps Injuries

American Hospital AssociationAmerican Hospital Association– Cost of follow-up for a high-risk exposure Cost of follow-up for a high-risk exposure

is about $3000 per needlestick injury is about $3000 per needlestick injury even when no infection occurseven when no infection occurs

– One case of serious infection caused by a One case of serious infection caused by a bloodborne exposure can cost over $1Mbloodborne exposure can cost over $1M

For follow-up testing, lost time, disability For follow-up testing, lost time, disability paymentspayments

– Safer needle device average cost is 28 Safer needle device average cost is 28 cents highercents higher

TB RespiratorsTB Respirators

Occupational Exposure to TuberculosisOccupational Exposure to Tuberculosis– Inspections only conducted in five types of Inspections only conducted in five types of

workplaces identified by the CDC as having a workplaces identified by the CDC as having a higher incidence of TB than the general higher incidence of TB than the general populationpopulation

Must conduct initial fit testMust conduct initial fit testNo requirement to conduct annual fit testNo requirement to conduct annual fit test– Appropriations restriction in the Consolidated Appropriations restriction in the Consolidated

Appropriations Act for 2006Appropriations Act for 2006

All other respirator requirements remain the All other respirator requirements remain the same as required by 1910.134same as required by 1910.134

Most Cited General Industry-HealthMost Cited General Industry-Healthby Average Penaltyby Average Penalty

1910.941910.94 VentilationVentilation1910.10251910.1025 LeadLead0800-1-10800-1-1 Air ContaminantsAir Contaminants1910.1511910.151 Medical Services & First AidMedical Services & First Aid1910.1461910.146 Permit-Required Confined SpacePermit-Required Confined Space1910.10481910.1048 FormaldehydeFormaldehyde1910.1341910.134 Respiratory ProtectionRespiratory Protection1910.951910.95 Occupational Noise ExposureOccupational Noise Exposure1910.10301910.1030 Bloodborne PathogensBloodborne Pathogens1910.1201910.120 Hazardous Waste & Emergency Hazardous Waste & Emergency

ResponseResponse

Most Cited Construction-HealthMost Cited Construction-Healthby Average Penaltyby Average Penalty

1926.621926.62 LeadLead1926.11011926.1101 AsbestosAsbestos1926.591926.59 Hazard CommunicationHazard Communication1926.501926.50 Medical Services & First AidMedical Services & First Aid1926.1031926.103 Respiratory ProtectionRespiratory Protection1926.521926.52 Occupational Noise ExposureOccupational Noise Exposure1926.551926.55 Gases, Vapors, fumes, dusts, Gases, Vapors, fumes, dusts,

mistsmists1926.571926.57 VentilationVentilation1926.281926.28 Personal Protective Personal Protective EquipmentEquipment1926.511926.51 SanitationSanitation

Most Cited Safety Standards Most Cited Safety Standards & Fatality Review& Fatality Review

Top 10 Cited Safety Standards in Top 10 Cited Safety Standards in General Industry by Average General Industry by Average

PenaltyPenalty

50-3-10550-3-105 General DutyGeneral Duty

1910.3331910.333 Electrical Work PracticesElectrical Work Practices

1910.1761910.176 Material Handling/Housekeeping/Clear aislesMaterial Handling/Housekeeping/Clear aisles

1910.2121910.212 Machine GuardingMachine Guarding

1910.2171910.217 Mechanical Power PressesMechanical Power Presses

1910.671910.67 Vehicle Mounted Rotating Work PlatformsVehicle Mounted Rotating Work Platforms

1910.231910.23 Guarding Floor and Wall OpeningsGuarding Floor and Wall Openings

1910.219 Mechanical Power Transmission Apparatus1910.219 Mechanical Power Transmission Apparatus

1910.1791910.179 Overhead and Gantry CranesOverhead and Gantry Cranes

1910.1471910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)

Top 10 Cited Construction Top 10 Cited Construction Standards by Average PenaltyStandards by Average Penalty

1926.2691926.269 Electric Power Generation, Trans., Dist.Electric Power Generation, Trans., Dist.

1926.6521926.652 Excavations (Collapse Protection)Excavations (Collapse Protection)

1926.4541926.454 Fall Protection TrainingFall Protection Training

1926.211926.21 Safety and Health TrainingSafety and Health Training

1926.6511926.651 Excavations (General Requirements)Excavations (General Requirements)

1926.7601926.760 Steel Erection Fall ProtectionSteel Erection Fall Protection

1926.5011926.501 General Fall ProtectionGeneral Fall Protection

1926.5501926.550 Cranes and DerricksCranes and Derricks

1926.4511926.451 ScaffoldingScaffolding

1926.4531926.453 Aerial LiftsAerial Lifts

Fatalities investigated inFatalities investigated in 2005...28 2005...28

Struck-by Struck-by 1212– (trees, vehicles, steel beams, etc.)(trees, vehicles, steel beams, etc.)

Falls Falls 66– (stairs, bucket truck, roof, skylight, etc.)(stairs, bucket truck, roof, skylight, etc.)

Burns (fires, explosions, etc.)Burns (fires, explosions, etc.) 22Overturned equipment Overturned equipment 33– (skidder, scraper, mower)(skidder, scraper, mower)

Caught in/Crushed by Caught in/Crushed by 22– (wall& track drill, dock plate)(wall& track drill, dock plate)

Excavation CollapseExcavation Collapse 11Chemical Overexposure Chemical Overexposure 22– (CO while buffing floors)(CO while buffing floors)

Catastrophes investigated in 2005…..4

8 employees admitted to hospital from smoke inhalation due to grinding operation fire4 employees admitted to hospital from smoke inhalation due to fighting wildland fires4 employees struck by roof trusses when a block wall collapsed during construction of a building4 employees admitted to hospital due to smoke inhalation from a fire while demolition of powder coat spray booth

Fatalities investigated to date in 2006…..30

Struck-by (forklifts, vehicle, elevator, tree, elephant,logs) 11Falls (from ladder, cell tower) 6Drowning 2Explosion (disposing of explosives, reactor vessel, storage vessel cleaning)

3Gas explosion (lighting pilot) 1Electrocution 1Overturned Equipment (skid steer) 1Crushed by/caught in (hopper, coil of steel, robot) 3Equipment failure (pole broke ‘ee was climbing, scaffold) 2

Catastrophes investigated to date in 2006…..2

4 employees hospitalized for exposure to hydrogen flouride 4 employees hospitalized for exposure to hydrogen flouride