Post on 14-Jan-2016
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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