Top workplace safety news and resources this month: •NIOSH Offers Engineering Control Resources • Wallet Cards Help Crane Operators Work Safely Around Power Lines • You Can Help Keep Young Workers Safe • Carbon Monoxide Safety Tips • Top OSHA Fines in January Reach $3.1 Million

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February 2015 Visit: ComplianceSigns.com | Connection blog
Top Safety News This Month
• NIOSH Offers Engineering Control Resources
• Wallet Cards Help Crane Operators Work Safely Around Power Lines
• You Can Help Keep Young Workers Safe
• Carbon Monoxide Safety Tips
• Top OSHA Fines in January Reach $3.1 Million
Hello again, friends
As arctic temperatures and record snowfalls cause serious problems across the
country, workers of all types are distracted from their usual routines by frozen pipes
and vehicles, school delays, and just trying to get warm. Likewise, business owners
are dealing with snow removal and roof collapses. As always, this month's
Connection has information to address these safety situations and more. From
emergency planning to carbon monoxide safety and winter driving tips, we've got
you covered. Stay warm, and have a safe month - Paul Sandefer, President
New NIOSH Engineering Controls Resource
NIOSH recently created an online resource page with information about a variety of engineering
control topics in blogs, articles and other formats. Tools and resources include:
• A hierarchy of engineering controls, including a gauge of their
effectiveness
• Hazard prevention through design
• The technique of control banding (assessment and management of
workplace risks)
Examples highlight the wide range of ways controls can be applied in
different occupational sectors.
Learn more about the resources here. Browse Machine Safety signage here.
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Power Line Safety Cards Assist Crane Operators
Wallet-size Power Line Safety cards help crane operators understand
and apply federal OSHA’s new guidelines for operating cranes around
power lines. The National Commission for the Certification of Crane
Operators (NCCCO) developed the cards, which provide references for best
practices. The cards feature a "compliance flowchart" with the latest OSHA
requirements of 29 CFR 1926 Subpart CC on one side. They're available for
a nominal charge from NCCCO.
Read more here. Browse crane safety signs here.
University Report: The Younger Face of Workplace Safety
A teen worker is hurt on the job every nine minutes in the U.S. That's one
startling fact presented in a new article and infogaphic shared by the Eastern
Kentucky University College of Justice and Safety. There are more than 18
million US workers age 24 or younger, and they are 2 times more likely to visit
the ER with a job-related injury as older workers.
Why so many injuries? Basically, these workers lack experience,they work
with dangerous equipment,and they are often left unsupervised with
little safety training. What can you do? A buddy system pairing young workers with experienced adults
is one suggestion. The article offers additional information and guidance to help you keep young workers
safe.
Read more and view the infographic here. Browse Industrial Hazard safety signs here.
Top OSHA Fines Total $3.1 Million in January
OSHA released details on 16 significant fines in January. Proposed fines
total $3.1 million, compared to $3.3 million in December. The average
significant fine in January was just less than $200,000. Common
citations included fall protection and chemical hazard violations. The
top fines included:
• $511,000 and SVEP following a fatal fall by a Missouri steel worker
• $378,070 and SVEP for chemical hazards at an Ohio scrapyard
• $266,000 and SVEP for deadly confined space violations at an Illinois feed facility
• $241,500 and SVEP for amputation hazards at an Illinois grain company
See the rest of the list here. Quickly find the OSHA sign you need here.
February Safety News and Notes
Here's a collection of recent workplace safety news and resources from around the web:
Still No Electronic Reporting for New OSHA Recordkeeping Rule
As this newsletter is issued, the electronic reporting form for workplace
injuries is not live on the OSHA website. As of January 1, 2015, all
employers must report:
- All work-related fatalities within 8 hours.
- All work-related inpatient hospitalizations, all amputations and all losses
of an eye within 24 hours.
Visit the OSHA Recordkeeping Updates page for more info on the new
regulations.
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3. Deadline Approaching for GHS-compliant Safety Data Sheets
We're less than 5 months away from the June 1 deadline when all safety
data sheets (SDSs) and labels must comply with the new HazCom 2012
standards. This deadline requires companies that manufacture hazardous
chemicals to provide GHS-compliant labels and SDSs to downstream users.
Manufacturers may not ship products lacking GHS labeling from this point
forward. Distributors are under the same obligation but have been granted
an extra six months to allow for the depletion of existing inventory. This
article from the January OH&S magazine has details.
Safety Podcasts from CCOHS Include Winter Driving Tips and
Workplace Violence
This month's Health and Safety To Go! podcasts from the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health
and Safety (CCOHS) address timely tips for winter driving and identifying and taking action against
workplace violence. Browse the podcast library here.
New Ebola Resources from OSHA
OSHA has developed two new fact sheets related to worker safety and the
Ebola virus: PPE Selection Matrix for Occupational Exposure to Ebola -
Guidance for common exposure scenarios; and: Safe Handling, Treatment,
Transport and Disposal of Ebloa-Contaminated Waste. And speaking of
OSHA, do you have the required Job Safety and Health - It's The Law
poster? This mandatory poster is available in in English, Spanish, Chinese,
Nepali, Korean, Polish and Portuguese. Learn more here.
Three Ways to Increase Warehouse Safety for the Future
With OSHA regulations becoming increasingly stringent, manufacturers need to make sure
warehouse safety remains top-of-mind. A recent article by Scott Stone of material-handling company
Cisco-Eagle takes a look at three areas organizations can consider to improve warehouse safety now
and in the future:
• Intelligent Devices for more efficient and productive industrial
operations.
• Automation offering increased safety for workers, such as forklift-
free operations or vision-guided vehicles in the future.
• Talent Investment. As skilled Baby Boomers retire over the next 20
years, companies can create a knowledge transfer process to
effectively capture the safety knowledge of the retiring workforce and
transfer it to younger workers.
SAFETY TIP:
Reduce Carbon Monoxide Exposure
Every year hundreds of workers experience carbon monoxide
poisoning, especially during the winter months with closed buldings and
increased use of furnaces, space heaters and generators. Fuel-burning
tools also add to the risk. But you can take steps to stop this silent killer.
Start with 10 tips and other helpful information from the Canadian
Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, including:
• Know the symptoms
• Identify common carbon monoxide sources
• Do not allow the use of gasoline-powered engines or tools in poorly
ventilated areas
• Be alert to ventilation problems - particularly in enclosed areas where
gases of burning fuels may be released.
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SMG SAFETY ADVISOR:
Seven Elements of Successful Emergency Planning
What will your workers do when a fire, tornado or chemical release occurs?
Anticipating and preparing for emergency scenarios is the goal of an
emergency action plan. The safety experts at Safety Management Group
in Indianapolis have penned an article to help you prepare for these
situations - or others you might encounter. Although every worksite presents
a unique set of hazards, the seven steps outlined in the article will give you
a solid framework for your own plan.
Read more here, or browse severe weather / rescue area signs.
Top Safety Articles Last Month
These were the most popular articles in last month's Connection:
• Top 5 disabling workplace injuries cause 2/3 of costs
• Post your OSHA 300A summary by Feb. 1st
• FAQs on new OSHA recordkeeping rule
• Find OSHA signs quickly at ComplianceSigns.com
• New York Dynamic Accessibility signs and labels
• Top 10 OSHA fines of 2014 surpass $9.2 million
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