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Introduction to OSHA
What is OSHA?How do they operate? Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) OSH Act of 1970 Regional and area offices Standards Inspections Citations and Penalties
OSHA Standards
29 CFR 1910– “29” Labor– “CFR” Code of Federal Regulations– “1910” General Industry
5a1 General duty clause Horizontal Vs. Vertical Performance Vs. Specification CPL/STD Documents
OSHA Standards Development Standards adoption process
– Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking *– Notice of Proposed Rulemaking *– Public Hearing– Comment Period– Final Standard *
Emergency temporary standards Variances
* = Published in Federal Register
INSPECTION PRIORITIES Imminent Danger Fatalities and Catastrophes Complaints
– Formal– Non-formal
Referrals Programmed Follow Up (Especially Willful & Repeat)
OSHA INSPECTION Opening Conference Walkaround Inspection Closing Conference
HIGHLIGHTS OF AN OPENING CONFERENCE
CSHO: Presents credentials Explains purpose of inspection Requests employee participation Outlines scope of the inspection Determines employers on site(Continued)
HIGHLIGHTS OF AN OPENING CONFERENCE
CSHO: Reviews OSHA Logs Verifies HazCom Program Verifies Safety and Health Program May verify Access to Employee
Exposure and Medical Records (1910.1020)
Verifies OSHA Poster
HIGHLIGHTS OF AN OSHA WALKAROUND INSPECTION
CSHO: Identifies potential S&H hazards
– Determines employee awareness & knowledge
– Evaluates PPE selection, maintenance & use Documents apparent violations Photographs or videotapes them Questions employees privately
HIGHLIGHTS OF AN OSHA CLOSING CONFERENCE
CSHO: Gives Employer Rights & Responsibilities
Following an OSHA Inspection. Explains:
– Employer’s Rights– Contest Procedures– Informal Conference– Penalties– Consultation Services
HIGHLIGHTS OF AN OSHA CLOSING CONFERENCE
CSHO: Discusses apparent violations Asks for abatement of violations
CITATION TYPES Serious
There is a substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could result, and the employer knew or should have known or the hazard.
Maximum Penalty: $7,000.
CITATION TYPES Other-Than-Serious
Not serious, but impacts the safety and health of employees.
CITATION TYPES
Willful
Employer committed an intentional and knowing violation or showed plain indifference to the law.
Maximum Penalty: $70,000.Minimum Penalty: $25,000($5,000 for less than 50 employees)
CITATION TYPES Repeat
Violation of the same or similar standard within 3 years.
Employers with more than 250 employees:– First Repeat - Multiply penalty times 5.– Second Repeat - Multiply penalty times 10.
CITATION TYPES Repeat
Violation of the same or similar standard within 3 years.
Employers with less than 250 employees:– First Repeat - Multiply penalty times 2.– Second Repeat - Multiply penalty times 5.
CITATION TYPES De Minimus
Violation which has no direct or immediate relationship to employee safety and health.
No Penalty.
REGULATORY VIOLATIONS No OSHA Poster $1,000 No OSHA 200 Log $1,000 Failure to post citations $3,000 Failure to report within 8
hours a fatality or accident which hospitalizes 3 or moreemployees $5,000
Penalty Adjustment Factors
Size: No. of Employees Reduction1 - 25 60%26 - 100 40%
101 - 250 20% More than 250 None
Good Faith Effort 25% History (Last 3 Years) 10%
CITATION APPEALS Citations received
Informal Conference
Contest Citation(s)
Administrative Law Judge
OSHA Review Commission
U.S. Court of Appeals
U.S. Supreme Court
MULTI-EMPLOYER WORKSITES
Citations issued to exposing employer.Citations can also be issued to:1. Employer who creates the hazard,2. Employer responsible for overall site safety, and3. Employer responsible for correcting the hazard.
What Resources Are Available? Consultation program OSHA web page :
http://www.osha.gov/ OSHA CD-ROM : 202-783-3238 OSHA Training Institute & Ed Centers OSHA hotline : 1-800-321-OSHA OSHA area and regional offices ASSE, AIHA, other trade groups
OSHA Consultation Program No cost, confidential assistance On-site assistance with safety,
health, ergonomics Serious hazard obligation! Sometimes there is a backlog Focused compliance assistance or
comprehensive assistance