The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, more commonly known by its acronym OSHA, is responsible for protecting worker health and safety in the United States.
for more information about OSHA visit their website at https://www.osha.gov/
OSHA was created in 1970 to ensure safe and healthful working conditions. It aims to prevent work-related injuries, illnesses, and deaths. OSHA sets and enforces standards and provides compliance assistance through inspections, citations, and penalties. It covers most private sector employers and some public sector employers. OSHA standards address hazards in various industries and a general duty to provide hazard-free workplaces.
Osha 30 hour General Industry Outreach TrainingFarhan Jaffry
The study guide will help students learn in depth information regarding osha 30 hour outreach training that will help them learn issues they might face at workplace.
This document provides an overview of a 2-hour OSHA training lesson. The lesson covers why OSHA is important, workers' rights under OSHA, employer responsibilities, OSHA standards, inspections, and where to find help. Key topics include the history and purpose of OSHA, worker safety rights such as hazard reporting and PPE requirements, employer duties like recordkeeping and training, the types of OSHA standards and violations, and how to file an OSHA complaint. The training uses discussion, activities, and handouts to help participants learn about their safety and health protections on the job.
This presentation summarizes common library workplace hazards, Queensland workplace health and safety legislation, employer and worker obligations, and the library's workplace health and safety representatives, committee, and risk management process. Common injuries include back injuries, neck strains, and slips and trips. The legislation outlines employer duties to ensure worker health and safety. Workers must follow safety instructions and not endanger others. The library has officers, a committee, and encourages all staff to be involved in identifying hazards, assessing risks, and implementing controls. Training covers safe procedures, equipment use, hazard identification, and emergency procedures.
The Windsor Consulting Group, Inc. offers a wide array of occupational health and safety courses to train and educate the workforce and supervisors. Training complements existing policy, programs, and procedures related to manufacture and general industry, construction, and other trades. Both comprehensive and refresher training can be provided to business worldwide. Sessions can be presented face-to-face or by webinar. Quizzes and exams are provided as knowledge assessments. Certain courses require practical application for successful completion. Contact us by email at windsgroup@aol.com or call our office at 1+ 732.221.5687. All courses are taught by certified industrial hygienists (CIHs) and/or certified safety professionals (CSPs).
The document discusses hazard identification and control, outlining the importance of identifying hazards through inspections, observations, job hazard analyses, and developing effective control programs. It notes that while workplace deaths have decreased significantly since the early 1900s, more work still needs to be done to identify and control hazards. The purpose of the training is to provide knowledge and skills to identify, analyze, and apply control strategies to eliminate or reduce hazardous conditions and unsafe practices.
The document discusses excavation safety. It notes that excavating is one of the most hazardous construction operations, with cave-ins posing the greatest risk and often resulting in fatalities. OSHA regulations require protective systems like sloping, shielding, or shoring for trenches over 5 feet deep. A competent person must inspect sites and determine the appropriate protection. Proper ingress/egress, atmospheric testing, and following basic rules can help prevent accidents and save lives. Pre-planning is critical to excavation safety.
OSHA was created in 1970 to ensure safe and healthful working conditions. It aims to prevent work-related injuries, illnesses, and deaths. OSHA sets and enforces standards and provides compliance assistance through inspections, citations, and penalties. It covers most private sector employers and some public sector employers. OSHA standards address hazards in various industries and a general duty to provide hazard-free workplaces.
Osha 30 hour General Industry Outreach TrainingFarhan Jaffry
The study guide will help students learn in depth information regarding osha 30 hour outreach training that will help them learn issues they might face at workplace.
This document provides an overview of a 2-hour OSHA training lesson. The lesson covers why OSHA is important, workers' rights under OSHA, employer responsibilities, OSHA standards, inspections, and where to find help. Key topics include the history and purpose of OSHA, worker safety rights such as hazard reporting and PPE requirements, employer duties like recordkeeping and training, the types of OSHA standards and violations, and how to file an OSHA complaint. The training uses discussion, activities, and handouts to help participants learn about their safety and health protections on the job.
This presentation summarizes common library workplace hazards, Queensland workplace health and safety legislation, employer and worker obligations, and the library's workplace health and safety representatives, committee, and risk management process. Common injuries include back injuries, neck strains, and slips and trips. The legislation outlines employer duties to ensure worker health and safety. Workers must follow safety instructions and not endanger others. The library has officers, a committee, and encourages all staff to be involved in identifying hazards, assessing risks, and implementing controls. Training covers safe procedures, equipment use, hazard identification, and emergency procedures.
The Windsor Consulting Group, Inc. offers a wide array of occupational health and safety courses to train and educate the workforce and supervisors. Training complements existing policy, programs, and procedures related to manufacture and general industry, construction, and other trades. Both comprehensive and refresher training can be provided to business worldwide. Sessions can be presented face-to-face or by webinar. Quizzes and exams are provided as knowledge assessments. Certain courses require practical application for successful completion. Contact us by email at windsgroup@aol.com or call our office at 1+ 732.221.5687. All courses are taught by certified industrial hygienists (CIHs) and/or certified safety professionals (CSPs).
The document discusses hazard identification and control, outlining the importance of identifying hazards through inspections, observations, job hazard analyses, and developing effective control programs. It notes that while workplace deaths have decreased significantly since the early 1900s, more work still needs to be done to identify and control hazards. The purpose of the training is to provide knowledge and skills to identify, analyze, and apply control strategies to eliminate or reduce hazardous conditions and unsafe practices.
The document discusses excavation safety. It notes that excavating is one of the most hazardous construction operations, with cave-ins posing the greatest risk and often resulting in fatalities. OSHA regulations require protective systems like sloping, shielding, or shoring for trenches over 5 feet deep. A competent person must inspect sites and determine the appropriate protection. Proper ingress/egress, atmospheric testing, and following basic rules can help prevent accidents and save lives. Pre-planning is critical to excavation safety.
The document discusses confined space safety training. It outlines that the training is intended for employees who may enter confined spaces with potential hazards. After completing the training, students will be able to identify common confined space hazards like atmospheric and physical dangers. They will also understand roles and responsibilities of different personnel during confined space operations, how to use confined space permits, and emergency response procedures. The document then provides detailed information about confined space hazards, risk assessment, permit-to-work systems, and other safety considerations.
The document discusses effective workplace safety inspections. It outlines the inspection process, goals of inspections, what should be inspected, types of inspections, who can conduct inspections, examples of things to inspect like emergency equipment and electrical safety, documenting inspection findings, implementing controls for identified hazards, and required record keeping. Inspections help maintain a safe work environment, control hazards, and ensure operational efficiency. All agencies are required to conduct monthly and quarterly inspections and document findings.
The roles within Health and Safety are very specific and require a dedicated team to ensure that all the duties are covered to ensure the workplace is safe.
Near miss reporting is low, with less than 20% of incidents typically reported. Reasons for low reporting include fear of punishment, lack of follow up, and belief that near misses are normal. Improving near miss reporting can benefit safety by revealing unsafe conditions and helping prevent injuries. Actions to improve reporting include establishing a reporting system, investigating incidents and taking corrective actions, and ensuring no penalty for reporting. Senior management must also support near miss reporting for it to be successful.
Igc 1 important questions for participantsFaizan Khan
This document contains questions and answers related to health and safety policies, risk assessments, communication, accidents, responsibilities, and monitoring in the workplace. Some key topics covered include:
- The purpose of a health and safety policy and typical issues addressed in the policy.
- The meaning of risk and hazard, the risk assessment process, and reasons for reviewing risk assessments.
- Methods of communicating health and safety information to workers, such as through notice boards and training.
- Why accidents should be reported, steps after a major injury, and using accident data to improve safety.
- The health and safety roles of employers, managers, supervisors, and workers.
- Active and reactive means of
A Health and Safety Policy is a written document of a company's goals and commitment to workplace health and safety and addresses the health and safety needs of a company.
Safety committees play an important role in workplaces by providing central oversight of safety programs, acting as a sounding board for safety issues, and coordinating safety training. An effective safety committee encourages safety awareness, gets employees involved in the safety program, and provides a mechanism for identifying and addressing hazards early. Organizations should define the responsibilities and duties of the committee, such as reporting unsafe conditions, conducting inspections, investigating accidents, and holding regular meetings. Training committee members in their specific roles is important for the committee to be effective.
Confined Space Presentation University of Technology,MauritiusTarun Kumar Cheddy
Presentation for Industrial Toxicology Module
Confined Space Presentation University of Technology,Mauritius
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OSHA is the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, which is responsible for worker safety and health protection. It was established in 1970 due to thousands of deaths and injuries occurring in workplaces each year. Since then, OSHA has helped cut the work-related fatality rate in half and reduce injury and illness rates in many industries through enforcing mandatory safety and health standards, record keeping, and providing assistance to employers and workers. OSHA's regulations apply to most private sector employers and their workers, as well as some public sector employers and workers in states with OSHA-approved safety and health programs.
Visitors SHE Induction Presentation 2016Chris Morris
The document provides an induction for a construction site. It summarizes the following key points in 3 sentences:
The document outlines the legal health and safety requirements for the construction site, including providing training and ensuring workers use proper protective equipment. It also details various hazards on site like working at heights, electricity, and chemicals. The induction covers emergency procedures, incident reporting, and use of personal protective equipment like hard hats and safety shoes.
The document provides an overview of safety policies and procedures for new hires at Control Flow Inc. It outlines proper procedures and personal protective equipment requirements for various machinery, chemical handling, injury reporting, and other potential hazards. Non-compliance with safety rules could result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.
The document discusses occupational safety and health (OSH) regulations in India. It outlines the objectives of OSH which include maintaining worker well-being and preventing health issues from working conditions. It also discusses that OSH aims to consider issues related to safety, medicine, hygiene, training, and psychology. Additionally, the document provides an overview of key provisions in India's Factories Act regarding cleanliness, waste disposal, ventilation, dust control, lighting, drinking water, sanitation, machinery safeguards, and work involving moving machinery.
This document provides a monthly HSE performance summary for a construction project from February 1-28, 2022. It includes statistics on manhours worked, lost time injuries, safety observations and inspections conducted. The project had over 11 million manhours worked without lost time injuries during the reporting period. Various safety metrics such as training hours, meetings and inspections are presented. In summary, it analyzes the project's health, safety and environmental performance for the month.
SIMOPS refers to the performance of potentially conflicting operations simultaneously and in close proximity. This presents several risks such as hydrocarbon releases interacting with ignition sources. To safely conduct SIMOPS, strict safety procedures and monitoring systems must be in place. These include testing safety systems, controlling access, installing alarms and signs, having emergency response teams on standby, and providing all personnel with suitable protective equipment and training.
The document provides an overview of confined space safety. It defines a confined space as a space large enough to enter that has limited entry/exit and is not designed for continuous occupancy. It also distinguishes between permitted confined spaces, which contain hazards, and non-permitted spaces, which do not. The goal of the course is to prevent injuries from confined space entry through understanding confined space criteria, evaluating workplaces, and implementing necessary changes. Key points covered include confined space definitions, classifications, examples, atmospheric testing procedures, permit requirements, assigned roles of entrants and attendants, and emergency response procedures.
Three key points from the document:
1. Safety is important to prevent accidents in the workplace caused by negligence, poor training, unsafe equipment or behaviors. Most accidents follow a pattern of lack of management controls, unsafe acts or conditions, and result in losses.
2. Employers and employees have legal duties under health and safety laws to protect workers and others from risks. This includes conducting risk assessments, implementing controls, providing training, and following safe systems of work.
3. Ignoring safety risks and procedures is against the law and can lead to prosecution, fines, injuries or even death for those involved and affected. All workers are responsible for keeping themselves and others safe by raising concerns and following safety rules.
The document discusses hazard communication and chemical safety training. It outlines the goals of hazard communication which are the right to know about chemical hazards, use of personal protective equipment, procedures for first aid and spills. It describes the roles and responsibilities of chemical manufacturers, employers and employees for labeling, maintaining safety data sheets and training. Common physical and health hazards of chemicals are identified along with routes of chemical exposure. The importance of labels and material safety data sheets for conveying hazard information is also highlighted.
This document provides an overview of a 2-hour OSHA training lesson. It discusses why OSHA is important for worker safety and health protection given workplace injury and fatality statistics. It outlines topics to be covered including worker rights under OSHA, employer responsibilities, OSHA standards, and how to conduct OSHA inspections and file complaints. The training is meant to increase knowledge of occupational safety and health issues.
Module-I (12 Hours)
Development of safety movement: - Need for safety-safety and productivity-planning for safetyplanning
procedure-safety policy-formulation of safety policy-safety budget-role and
qualification of safety professional-safety committees-need, types and functions of committeessafety
organizations.
Module II (12 Hours)
Accident prevention: - Basic philosophy of accident prevention-nature and causes of accidentsaccident
proneness-cost of accidents-accident prevention methods-Domino theory-safety
education and training-training methods-motivation and communicating safety-personal
protective equipments.
Module III (12 Hours)
Safety management techniques: - Safety inspection-Safety sampling technique-Safety audit-
Safety survey-Incident recall technique-Job safety analysis-Damage control-Risk management.
Involvement in safety: - Role of management-role of supervisors-role of workmen- role of
unions-role of government
Module IV (12 Hours)
Occupational health and hygiene: - Functional units and activities of occupational health and
hygiene-types of industrial hazards-physical, chemical, mechanical, electrical, social, biological,
ergonomic and environmental hazards-factors impeding safety-house keeping-hearing
conservation programme
Module V (12 Hours)
Industrial fire protection: - Fire chemistry-classification of fires-fire prevention activities-fire
risks-fire load -contributing factors to industrial fires-fire detection-industrial fire protection
systems.
Intro to osha presentation revised December 2014John Newquist
This document provides an introduction to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). It discusses that OSHA was created to assure safe and healthful working conditions and to reduce workplace injuries, illnesses, and deaths. It outlines workers' rights under OSHA, including the right to a safe workplace, to file complaints, and be protected from retaliation. Employer responsibilities under OSHA are also reviewed, such as complying with safety standards, providing training and medical exams. Common OSHA standards like fall protection and hazard communication are mentioned. The types of OSHA inspections and penalties for violations are briefly covered.
This document provides an introduction to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). It discusses why OSHA is important for worker safety, noting statistics on work-related deaths and injuries. It outlines workers' rights under OSHA such as the right to a safe workplace, to file complaints, and be protected from retaliation. Employer responsibilities under OSHA include complying with standards, providing training and medical records. The document also describes OSHA standards, the inspection process, and resources for workers seeking assistance or filing complaints.
The document discusses confined space safety training. It outlines that the training is intended for employees who may enter confined spaces with potential hazards. After completing the training, students will be able to identify common confined space hazards like atmospheric and physical dangers. They will also understand roles and responsibilities of different personnel during confined space operations, how to use confined space permits, and emergency response procedures. The document then provides detailed information about confined space hazards, risk assessment, permit-to-work systems, and other safety considerations.
The document discusses effective workplace safety inspections. It outlines the inspection process, goals of inspections, what should be inspected, types of inspections, who can conduct inspections, examples of things to inspect like emergency equipment and electrical safety, documenting inspection findings, implementing controls for identified hazards, and required record keeping. Inspections help maintain a safe work environment, control hazards, and ensure operational efficiency. All agencies are required to conduct monthly and quarterly inspections and document findings.
The roles within Health and Safety are very specific and require a dedicated team to ensure that all the duties are covered to ensure the workplace is safe.
Near miss reporting is low, with less than 20% of incidents typically reported. Reasons for low reporting include fear of punishment, lack of follow up, and belief that near misses are normal. Improving near miss reporting can benefit safety by revealing unsafe conditions and helping prevent injuries. Actions to improve reporting include establishing a reporting system, investigating incidents and taking corrective actions, and ensuring no penalty for reporting. Senior management must also support near miss reporting for it to be successful.
Igc 1 important questions for participantsFaizan Khan
This document contains questions and answers related to health and safety policies, risk assessments, communication, accidents, responsibilities, and monitoring in the workplace. Some key topics covered include:
- The purpose of a health and safety policy and typical issues addressed in the policy.
- The meaning of risk and hazard, the risk assessment process, and reasons for reviewing risk assessments.
- Methods of communicating health and safety information to workers, such as through notice boards and training.
- Why accidents should be reported, steps after a major injury, and using accident data to improve safety.
- The health and safety roles of employers, managers, supervisors, and workers.
- Active and reactive means of
A Health and Safety Policy is a written document of a company's goals and commitment to workplace health and safety and addresses the health and safety needs of a company.
Safety committees play an important role in workplaces by providing central oversight of safety programs, acting as a sounding board for safety issues, and coordinating safety training. An effective safety committee encourages safety awareness, gets employees involved in the safety program, and provides a mechanism for identifying and addressing hazards early. Organizations should define the responsibilities and duties of the committee, such as reporting unsafe conditions, conducting inspections, investigating accidents, and holding regular meetings. Training committee members in their specific roles is important for the committee to be effective.
Confined Space Presentation University of Technology,MauritiusTarun Kumar Cheddy
Presentation for Industrial Toxicology Module
Confined Space Presentation University of Technology,Mauritius
Message me if u want me to send u the power point
OSHA is the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, which is responsible for worker safety and health protection. It was established in 1970 due to thousands of deaths and injuries occurring in workplaces each year. Since then, OSHA has helped cut the work-related fatality rate in half and reduce injury and illness rates in many industries through enforcing mandatory safety and health standards, record keeping, and providing assistance to employers and workers. OSHA's regulations apply to most private sector employers and their workers, as well as some public sector employers and workers in states with OSHA-approved safety and health programs.
Visitors SHE Induction Presentation 2016Chris Morris
The document provides an induction for a construction site. It summarizes the following key points in 3 sentences:
The document outlines the legal health and safety requirements for the construction site, including providing training and ensuring workers use proper protective equipment. It also details various hazards on site like working at heights, electricity, and chemicals. The induction covers emergency procedures, incident reporting, and use of personal protective equipment like hard hats and safety shoes.
The document provides an overview of safety policies and procedures for new hires at Control Flow Inc. It outlines proper procedures and personal protective equipment requirements for various machinery, chemical handling, injury reporting, and other potential hazards. Non-compliance with safety rules could result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.
The document discusses occupational safety and health (OSH) regulations in India. It outlines the objectives of OSH which include maintaining worker well-being and preventing health issues from working conditions. It also discusses that OSH aims to consider issues related to safety, medicine, hygiene, training, and psychology. Additionally, the document provides an overview of key provisions in India's Factories Act regarding cleanliness, waste disposal, ventilation, dust control, lighting, drinking water, sanitation, machinery safeguards, and work involving moving machinery.
This document provides a monthly HSE performance summary for a construction project from February 1-28, 2022. It includes statistics on manhours worked, lost time injuries, safety observations and inspections conducted. The project had over 11 million manhours worked without lost time injuries during the reporting period. Various safety metrics such as training hours, meetings and inspections are presented. In summary, it analyzes the project's health, safety and environmental performance for the month.
SIMOPS refers to the performance of potentially conflicting operations simultaneously and in close proximity. This presents several risks such as hydrocarbon releases interacting with ignition sources. To safely conduct SIMOPS, strict safety procedures and monitoring systems must be in place. These include testing safety systems, controlling access, installing alarms and signs, having emergency response teams on standby, and providing all personnel with suitable protective equipment and training.
The document provides an overview of confined space safety. It defines a confined space as a space large enough to enter that has limited entry/exit and is not designed for continuous occupancy. It also distinguishes between permitted confined spaces, which contain hazards, and non-permitted spaces, which do not. The goal of the course is to prevent injuries from confined space entry through understanding confined space criteria, evaluating workplaces, and implementing necessary changes. Key points covered include confined space definitions, classifications, examples, atmospheric testing procedures, permit requirements, assigned roles of entrants and attendants, and emergency response procedures.
Three key points from the document:
1. Safety is important to prevent accidents in the workplace caused by negligence, poor training, unsafe equipment or behaviors. Most accidents follow a pattern of lack of management controls, unsafe acts or conditions, and result in losses.
2. Employers and employees have legal duties under health and safety laws to protect workers and others from risks. This includes conducting risk assessments, implementing controls, providing training, and following safe systems of work.
3. Ignoring safety risks and procedures is against the law and can lead to prosecution, fines, injuries or even death for those involved and affected. All workers are responsible for keeping themselves and others safe by raising concerns and following safety rules.
The document discusses hazard communication and chemical safety training. It outlines the goals of hazard communication which are the right to know about chemical hazards, use of personal protective equipment, procedures for first aid and spills. It describes the roles and responsibilities of chemical manufacturers, employers and employees for labeling, maintaining safety data sheets and training. Common physical and health hazards of chemicals are identified along with routes of chemical exposure. The importance of labels and material safety data sheets for conveying hazard information is also highlighted.
This document provides an overview of a 2-hour OSHA training lesson. It discusses why OSHA is important for worker safety and health protection given workplace injury and fatality statistics. It outlines topics to be covered including worker rights under OSHA, employer responsibilities, OSHA standards, and how to conduct OSHA inspections and file complaints. The training is meant to increase knowledge of occupational safety and health issues.
Module-I (12 Hours)
Development of safety movement: - Need for safety-safety and productivity-planning for safetyplanning
procedure-safety policy-formulation of safety policy-safety budget-role and
qualification of safety professional-safety committees-need, types and functions of committeessafety
organizations.
Module II (12 Hours)
Accident prevention: - Basic philosophy of accident prevention-nature and causes of accidentsaccident
proneness-cost of accidents-accident prevention methods-Domino theory-safety
education and training-training methods-motivation and communicating safety-personal
protective equipments.
Module III (12 Hours)
Safety management techniques: - Safety inspection-Safety sampling technique-Safety audit-
Safety survey-Incident recall technique-Job safety analysis-Damage control-Risk management.
Involvement in safety: - Role of management-role of supervisors-role of workmen- role of
unions-role of government
Module IV (12 Hours)
Occupational health and hygiene: - Functional units and activities of occupational health and
hygiene-types of industrial hazards-physical, chemical, mechanical, electrical, social, biological,
ergonomic and environmental hazards-factors impeding safety-house keeping-hearing
conservation programme
Module V (12 Hours)
Industrial fire protection: - Fire chemistry-classification of fires-fire prevention activities-fire
risks-fire load -contributing factors to industrial fires-fire detection-industrial fire protection
systems.
Intro to osha presentation revised December 2014John Newquist
This document provides an introduction to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). It discusses that OSHA was created to assure safe and healthful working conditions and to reduce workplace injuries, illnesses, and deaths. It outlines workers' rights under OSHA, including the right to a safe workplace, to file complaints, and be protected from retaliation. Employer responsibilities under OSHA are also reviewed, such as complying with safety standards, providing training and medical exams. Common OSHA standards like fall protection and hazard communication are mentioned. The types of OSHA inspections and penalties for violations are briefly covered.
This document provides an introduction to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). It discusses why OSHA is important for worker safety, noting statistics on work-related deaths and injuries. It outlines workers' rights under OSHA such as the right to a safe workplace, to file complaints, and be protected from retaliation. Employer responsibilities under OSHA include complying with standards, providing training and medical records. The document also describes OSHA standards, the inspection process, and resources for workers seeking assistance or filing complaints.
The document provides an overview of a 1-hour introductory lesson about OSHA, covering topics like why OSHA is important, workers' rights under OSHA, employer responsibilities, OSHA standards, and how inspections are conducted. It explains that OSHA was created in 1970 to establish national workplace safety and health protections due to the large numbers of injuries, illnesses and deaths occurring annually on the job. The purpose of the training is to educate workers about OSHA and their rights to a safe work environment free of recognized hazards.
This document provides an overview of a 2-hour introductory lesson on OSHA. The lesson covers why OSHA is important, worker rights under OSHA, employer responsibilities, OSHA standards, and OSHA inspections. It includes topics like workplace safety statistics that led to OSHA's creation, worker rights to a safe workplace and hazard information, employer duties around recordkeeping and training, the four types of OSHA standards, and the rights of workers and responsibilities of employers during OSHA inspections. The lesson uses discussions, activities, and handouts to explore these topics.
This document provides an overview of a 2-hour OSHA training lesson. It discusses why OSHA is important for worker safety and health protections. It outlines key topics like worker rights under OSHA, employer responsibilities, OSHA standards, and how inspections are conducted. The history of workplace safety in the US is reviewed, highlighting the need for legislation due to high worker injury and fatality rates. OSHA's mission to prevent injuries and protect workers is also presented.
This document provides an introduction to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). It discusses OSHA's history of being created in 1971, outlines worker rights such as reporting injuries and requesting hazard corrections, and reviews employer responsibilities like providing training and maintaining injury records. The document also summarizes OSHA standards and regulations as well as the inspection and citation process for violations.
Introduction to OSHA Directorate of Training and Educati.docxvrickens
Introduction to
OSHA
Directorate of Training and Education
OSHA Training Institute
Lesson Overview
Purpose:
To provide workers with introductory
information about OSHA
Topics:
1. Why is OSHA important to you?
2. What rights do you have under OSHA?
3. What responsibilities does your employer have
under OSHA?
4. What are OSHA standards?
5. How are OSHA inspections conducted?
6. Where can you go for help?
2
Topic 1:
Why is OSHA Important to You?
4,405 workers were killed on the
job in 2013 (3.2 per 100,000 full-
time equivalent workers)
An average of nearly 12 workers
die every day
797 Hispanic or Latino workers
were killed from work-related
injuries in 2013
Nearly 3.0 million serious
workplace injuries and illnesses
were reported by private industry
employers in 2012
3
OSHA Makes a
Difference
• Worker deaths in
America are
down–on
average, from
about 38 worker
deaths a day in
1970 to 12 a day
in 2013.
• Worker injuries
and illnesses are
down–from 10.9
incidents per
100 workers in
1972 to 3.0 per
100 in 2012.
OSHA stands for the
Occupational Safety and
Health Administration, an
agency of the U.S.
Department of Labor
OSHA’s responsibility is to
improve worker safety and
health protection
4
On December 29, 1970, President Nixon signed
the OSH Act
This Act created OSHA, the agency, which
formally came into being on April 28, 1971
History of OSHA
OSHA’s Mission
The mission of OSHA is to assure safe and
healthful working conditions for working men
and women by setting and enforcing
standards and by providing training,
outreach, education and assistance.
Some of the things OSHA does to carry out its
mission are:
◦ Developing job safety and health standards and
enforcing them through worksite inspections
◦ Providing training programs to increase knowledge
about occupational safety and health
5
Topic 2:
What Rights Do You Have Under OSHA?
You have the right to:
◦ A safe and healthful workplace
◦ Know about hazardous chemicals
◦ Report injury to employer
◦ Complain or request hazard correction from employer
◦ Training
◦ Hazard exposure and medical records
◦ File a complaint with OSHA
◦ Participate in an OSHA inspection
◦ Be free from retaliation for exercising safety and
health rights
6
Worker Rights
Handout #1:
OSHA Poster
Have you seen this poster at your place of
work?
Why was OSHA created?
7
Worker Protection is Law: The Occupational
Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSH Act)
OSHA was created to provide workers the
right to a safe and healthful workplace
It is the duty of the employers to provide
workplaces that are free of known dangers
that could harm their employees
This law also gives workers important rights
to participate in activities to ensure their
protection from job hazards
8
Your Right to…
Employers must have a
writ ...
- OSHA was created in 1970 to establish national workplace safety and health standards. Over 5,600 Americans die from workplace injuries annually and over 4 million are injured.
- OSHA's mission is to prevent workplace injuries, illnesses and deaths by enforcing standards. It conducts inspections, maintains injury reporting records, and provides training. Employers must comply with standards, keep injury records, and are prohibited from retaliating against workers who raise safety issues.
- Workers have rights including a safe workplace, hazard information and training, involvement in inspections, and freedom from retaliation for raising concerns. Employers must provide personal protective equipment and keep injury records.
This document provides an overview of OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) in 3 sentences: OSHA is a US government agency tasked with ensuring worker safety and health. It was created in 1971 and gives workers rights like a safe workplace, hazard information and complaint procedures. The document outlines OSHA's mission and topics like employer responsibilities, inspection processes, and where to find help regarding workplace safety and health issues.
The document provides an overview of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). It discusses the history and mission of OSHA, including that OSHA was created in 1971 under the OSH Act signed by President Nixon. The document outlines some of OSHA's key responsibilities like developing and enforcing job safety standards, recordkeeping of injuries/illnesses, and training programs. It also summarizes workers' rights under OSHA like the right to a safe workplace, hazard information and training, participation in inspections, and protection from retaliation. Employer responsibilities are also covered such as providing a hazard-free workplace and required training and records.
This document provides an overview of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). It discusses that OSHA was created in 1971 to improve workplace safety and health. It outlines workers' rights under OSHA such as a safe workplace and reporting injuries. Employer responsibilities under OSHA include providing training and keeping injury records. OSHA standards set limits on hazardous exposures. OSHA inspections can be unannounced and involve opening/closing meetings and citations. Resources for help include contacting OSHA offices.
The document provides an overview of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), including its purpose to protect worker safety, common workplace injuries and fatalities, the types of industries and workplaces it covers, and its standards and requirements. It describes OSHA's role in developing and enforcing safety standards, conducting inspections, and offering various assistance resources to employers and workers. Employers are responsible for complying with OSHA standards and maintaining injury records, while workers have rights to safe working conditions and reporting hazards.
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2. Lesson Overview
Purpose:
To provide workers with introductory
information about OSHA
Topics:
1. Why is OSHA important to you?
2. What rights do you have under OSHA?
3. What responsibilities does your employer have
under OSHA?
4. What are OSHA standards?
5. How are OSHA inspections conducted?
6. Where can you go for help?
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3. Topic 1:
Why is OSHA Important to You?
4,405 workers were killed on the
job in 2013 (3.2 per 100,000 full-
time equivalent workers)
An average of nearly 12 workers
die every day
797 Hispanic or Latino workers
were killed from work-related
injuries in 2013
Nearly 3.0 million serious
workplace injuries and illnesses
were reported by private industry
employers in 2012
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OSHA Makes a
Difference
• Worker deaths in
America are
down–on
average, from
about 38 worker
deaths a day in
1970 to 12 a day
in 2013.
• Worker injuries
and illnesses are
down–from 10.9
incidents per
100 workers in
1972 to 3.0 per
100 in 2012.
4. OSHA stands for the
Occupational Safety and
Health Administration, an
agency of the U.S.
Department of Labor
OSHA’s responsibility is to
improve worker safety and
health protection
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On December 29, 1970, President Nixon signed
the OSH Act
This Act created OSHA, the agency, which
formally came into being on April 28, 1971
History of OSHA
5. OSHA’s Mission
The mission of OSHA is to assure safe and
healthful working conditions for working men
and women by setting and enforcing
standards and by providing training,
outreach, education and assistance.
Some of the things OSHA does to carry out its
mission are:
◦ Developing job safety and health standards and
enforcing them through worksite inspections
◦ Providing training programs to increase knowledge
about occupational safety and health
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6. Topic 2:
What Rights Do You Have Under OSHA?
You have the right to:
◦ A safe and healthful workplace
◦ Know about hazardous chemicals
◦ Report injury to employer
◦ Complain or request hazard correction from employer
◦ Training
◦ Hazard exposure and medical records
◦ File a complaint with OSHA
◦ Participate in an OSHA inspection
◦ Be free from retaliation for exercising safety and
health rights
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8. Worker Protection is Law: The Occupational
Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSH Act)
OSHA was created to provide workers the
right to a safe and healthful workplace
It is the duty of the employers to provide
workplaces that are free of known dangers
that could harm their employees
This law also gives workers important rights
to participate in activities to ensure their
protection from job hazards
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Your Right to…
9. Employers must have a
written, complete hazard
communication program that
includes information on:
Container labeling,
Safety Data Sheets (SDSs), and
Worker training.
The training must include the
physical and health hazards of the
chemicals and how workers can
protect themselves
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Your Right to…
The Hazard Communication
Standard (HCS) requires chemical
manufacturers, distributors, or
importers to provide Safety Data
Sheets (SDSs) (formerly known as
Material Safety Data Sheets or
MSDSs) to communicate the
hazards of hazardous chemical
products. As of June 1, 2015, the
HCS will require new SDSs to be
in a uniform format.
10. OSHA’s Recordkeeping rule
requires most employers with
more than 10 workers to keep
a log of injuries and illnesses
Workers have the right to
report an injury* and review
current log
Workers also have the right to
view the annually posted
summary of the injuries and
illnesses (OSHA 300A)
Your Right to…
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*It is against the
OSHA law to
retaliate or
discriminate
against a worker
for reporting an
injury or illness
11. Workers may bring up safety and health
concerns in the workplace to their employers
without fear of discharge or discrimination
OSHA rules protect workers who raise
concerns to their employer or OSHA about
unsafe or unhealthful conditions in the
workplace
Your Right to…
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12. Workers have a right to get
training from employers on a
variety of health and safety
hazards and standards that
employers must follow
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Your Right to…
Some required training covers topics such as,
chemical hazards, equipment hazards, noise,
confined spaces, fall hazards in construction,
personal protective equipment, along with a variety
of other subjects
Training must be in a language and vocabulary
workers can understand
13. 1910.1020: right to examine & copy records
Examples of toxic substances and harmful
physical agents are:
◦ Metals and dusts, such as, lead, cadmium, and
silica
◦ Biological agents, such as bacteria, viruses, and
fungi
◦ Physical stress, such as noise, heat, cold, vibration,
repetitive motion, and ionizing and non-ionizing
radiation
Your Right to…
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14. Workers may file a confidential
complaint with OSHA if they believe a
violation of a safety or health
standard, or an imminent danger
situation, exists in the workplace
Workers may request that their name
not be revealed to the employer
If a worker files a complaint, they
have the right to find out OSHA’s
action on the complaint and request
a review if an inspection is not made
Your Right to…
Note:
Often the
best and
fastest
way to get
a hazard
corrected
is to
notify
your
supervisor
or
employer.
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15. Employee representative can accompany
OSHA inspector
Workers can talk to the inspector privately
Workers may point out hazards, describe
injuries, illnesses or near misses that resulted
from those hazards and describe any concern
you have about a safety or health issue
Workers can find out about inspection
results, abatement measures and may object
to dates set for violation to be corrected
Your Right to…
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16. Workers have the right to be free from
retaliation for exercising safety and health
rights
Workers have a right to seek safety and
health on the job without fear of punishment
This right is spelled out in Section 11(c) of
the OSH Act
Workers have 30 days to contact OSHA if they
feel they have been punished for exercising
their safety and health rights
Your Right to…
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17. Provide a workplace free from recognized hazards
and comply with OSHA standards
Provide training required by OSHA standards
Keep records of injuries and illnesses
Provide medical exams when required by OSHA
standards and provide workers access to their
exposure and medical records
Not discriminate against workers who exercise
their rights under the Act (Section 11(c))
Post OSHA citations and hazard correction notices
Provide and pay for most PPE
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18. Employer Responsibilities (cont.)
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REPORTING AND RECORDING CHECKLIST
Employers must:
Report each worker death to OSHA
Report each work-related hospitalization,
amputation, or loss of an eye
Maintain injury & illness records
Inform workers how to report an injury or
illness to the employer
Make records available to workers
Allow OSHA access to records
Post annual summary of injuries & illnesses
19. Topic 4:
What are OSHA Standards?
OSHA standards are:
Rules that describe the
methods employers
must use to protect
employees from
hazards
Designed to protect
workers from a wide
range of hazards
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Four Groups of
OSHA Standards
General Industry*
Construction
Maritime
Agriculture
*General Industry is the set that applies to
the largest number of workers and
worksites
Where there are no specific standards, employers must
comply with the General Duty Clause of the OSH Act.
20. OSHA Standards (cont.)
These standards also:
Limit the amount of hazardous chemicals,
substances, or noise that workers can be
exposed to
Require the use of certain safe work practices
and equipment
Require employers to monitor certain hazards
and keep records of workplace injuries and
illnesses
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21. Most Frequently Cited OSHA Standards
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OSHA’s website provides information regarding the
most frequently cited standards
Click: Frequently Cited OSHA Standards
to view current data
“Select number of employees in
establishment,” select ALL or one of
the options listed
“Federal or State Jurisdiction,” select
Federal or, from the dropdown
menu, a specific state
“NAICS,” enter ALL for all Industry
groups, or enter a valid 2 to 6 digit
code for a specific Industry from the
NAICS Manual
Shown are search results for: All
sizes of establishments, in Federal
jurisdiction, with a Construction
NAICS code of “23”
Common Most Frequently Cited Standards:
Fall Protection; Hazard Communication; Scaffolding; Respiratory
Protection; Electrical; Powered Industrial Trucks; Ladders
22. The OSH Act authorizes OSHA compliance
safety and health officers (CSHOs) to conduct
workplace inspections at reasonable times
OSHA conducts inspections without advance
notice, except in rare circumstances (e.g.
Imminent Danger)
In fact, anyone who tells an employer about
an OSHA inspection in advance can receive
fines and a jail term
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23. Different Types of OSHA Inspections
Imminent danger
Fatality or hospitalizations
Worker
complaints/referrals
Targeted inspections—
Local Emphasis Program
(LEP), National Emphasis
Program (NEP), particular
hazards or industries
Follow-up Inspections
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24. VIOLATION TYPE PENALTY
WILLFUL
A violation that the employer intentionally and knowingly
commits or a violation that the employer commits with plain
indifference to the law.
OSHA may propose penalties of up to
$70,000 for each willful violation, with
a minimum penalty of $5,000 for each
willful violation.
SERIOUS
A violation where there is substantial probability that death
or serious physical harm could result and that the employer
knew, or should have known, of the hazard.
There is a mandatory penalty for
serious violations which may be up to
$7,000.
OTHER-THAN-SERIOUS
A violation that has a direct relationship to safety and health,
but probably would not cause death or serious physical
harm.
OSHA may propose a penalty of up to
$7,000 for each other-than-serious
violation.
REPEATED
A violation that is the same or similar to a previous violation.
OSHA may propose penalties of up to
$70,000 for each repeated violation.
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25. Give an example of a reason why OSHA would
conduct an inspection at your workplace
What are the types of OSHA violations?
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26. Sources within the workplace/worksite
Sources outside the workplace/worksite
How to file an OSHA complaint
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27. Employer or supervisor, co-workers and
union representatives
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for information on
chemicals
Labels and warning signs
Employee orientation manuals or other
training materials
Work tasks and procedures instruction
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28. OSHA website: http://www.osha.gov and
OSHA offices (you can call or write)
Compliance Assistance Specialists in the area
offices
National Institute for Occupational Safety and
Health (NIOSH) – OSHA’s sister agency
OSHA Training Institute Education Centers
Doctors, nurses, other health care providers
Public libraries
Other local, community-based resources
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29. How to Raise a Concern
Handout #7: Identifying
Safety and Health Problems
in the Workplace
Review handout to become more aware of
workplace hazards
Discuss if anyone has discovered safety
and/or health problems in the workplace/site
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30. Download the OSHA complaint form from OSHA’s
website
File the complaint online
◦ Workers can file a complaint
◦ A worker representative can file a complaint
Telephone or visit local regional or area offices to
discuss your concerns
Complete the form – be specific and include
appropriate details
OSHA determines if an inspection is necessary
Workers do not have to reveal their name
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31. Handout #8a:
General Industry
Each group reviews the handout and
discusses the industry-specific scenario
Groups need to determine what information
would be important to include in their
complaint
Have the class discuss the group’s results:
◦ What was included in the complaint?
◦ What was added to the complaint?
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32. Handout #8b:
Construction
Each group reviews the handout and
discusses the industry-specific scenario
Groups need to determine what information
would be important to include in their
complaint
Have the class discuss the group’s results:
◦ What was included in the complaint?
◦ What was added to the complaint?
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33. Handout #8c:
Maritime Industry
Each group reviews the handout and
discusses the industry-specific scenario
Groups need to determine what information
would be important to include in their
complaint
Have the class discuss the group’s results:
◦ What was included in the complaint?
◦ What was added to the complaint?
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34. What are some resources inside the
workplace that will help you find information
on safety and health issues?
What are some resources outside the
workplace that will help you find information
on safety and health issues?
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35. This lesson covered:
The importance of OSHA, including the
history of safety and health regulation leading
to the creation of OSHA and OSHA’s mission;
Worker rights under OSHA;
Employer responsibilities;
OSHA standards;
OSHA inspections; and
Safety and health resources, including how to
file a complaint.
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