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May 24, 2017OSHA’s top 10 violations –Are you keeping your employees safe? Brought to you by:Markel Loss Control as a benefit of your NFIB Membership

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Kim E. Coonrod Courtney Rosengartner

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Markel Specialty Commercial• 13 years of industry experience• Associate in Risk Management

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Overview• OSHA compliance update• Most cited safety and health

violations - 2016• Penalties• Severe weather• Heat illness• Safety apps


Markel Specialty Commercial's insurance products and services are offered through Markel Specialty, a business division of Markel Service Incorporated.

Neither Markel Corporation nor any of its affiliates will be liable for any loss or damage including, indirect or consequential damages arising from matters discussed in this presentation. This should not be considered, as or a substitute for, legal advice. Because the materials included here are general, they may not apply to your individual legal or factual circumstances. You should not take (or refrain from taking) any action based on the information you obtain from these materials without first obtaining professional counsel. If you have any questions about information in this article at your city or state level, you can contact state or local agency for more information.

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• OSHA recordkeeping – Volks rule• OSHA’s injury and illness

recordkeeping and electronic reporting requirement may be in jeopardy

OSHA compliance update: Recordkeeping


OSHA compliance update: Walking-working surfaces• OSHA update of general industry

walking-working surfaces standard effective since January 17, 2017

• Inspections• Scaffolding• Dockboards• Training• Ladders


OSHA compliance update: Silica standard• Delayed enforcement of the crystalline

silica standard – construction industry– June 23, 2017 to September 23,

2017– General industry and maritime

• June 2018


OSHA’s top 10 most cited violations for 20161. Fall protection 2. Hazard communication 3. Scaffolding 4. Respiratory protection5. Lockout/Tagout6. Powered industrial trucks 7. Ladders 8. Machine guarding9. Electrical wiring10. Electrical – general


Hazard communication – 1910.1200Top 5 sections cited

1. Implementation of hazcom program2. Training3. Requirement to maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS)4. Requirement to develop SDS5. Explanation of label received on shipping containers. SDSs

including the order of information, and how employees obtain and use appropriate hazard information


Ladders – 1926.1053Top 5 sections cited

1. Portable ladder access2. Shall be used only for the purpose for which they were designed3. The top or top step of a step ladder should not be used as a step4. With structural defects5. An employee shall not carry any object or load that could cause the

employee to lose balance and fall


OSHA increased penalties

Increased penalties

Approximately 78%

Effective date after August 1, 2016

ViolationsSerious, other-than-serious and posting requirements

$7,000 Maximum

$12,471 per violation

ViolationsWillful or repeated

$70,000 Maximum

$124,709 per violation


Severe weather preparation

• Emergency plan

• Stay aware

• Know your businesses safety procedures

• Understand watches vs. warnings


Thunderstorms

• Go inside a building• Stay inside your vehicle• When thunder roars, go indoors

Source: Business and Legal Resources (BLR) Source: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)


Tornado preparation

• Inspect property• Secure outside items• Maintain trees



During a tornado

• Get into a solid building• Stay away from doors and windows• If you can’t find shelter, find a ditch



Flood preparation• Protect equipment• Secure hazardous material• Install plumbing check valves• Move and secure valuable objects



During a flood• Evacuate • Move to higher ground • Avoid flooded roads• Do not walk through floodwaters



Heat illness


Sensitivity to heat

• Acclimatization (getting used to heat)• Age• Physical condition and health• Metabolism• Use of alcohol

Source: Business and Legal Resources (BLR)

Spectrum of heat illnesses


Preventing heat illness• Drink plenty of fluids

• Avoid caffeine and alcohol

• Schedule heavy work for a cooler time

• Frequent breaks

• Allow time for workers to acclimate

• Reduce physical demand

• Limit and pace the work


Treating heat illness• Rest in cool environment• Drink fluids

Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke: • Seek emergency medical assistance• Lie flat with feet above head level• Remove or loosen heavy clothing• Cool mist or apply wet cloth

(webmd.com)



Heat can cause accidents

• Decreased strength • Increased fatigue• Reduced comprehension and ability to retain information• Safety procedures not followed

Source: Business and Legal Resources (BLR)


Free safety apps


OSHA heat safety tool

• Calculate heat index

• Risk level display

• Protective measure reminders

https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/heatillness/heat_index/heat_app.html

https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/heatillness/heat_index/heat_app.html


NIOSH ladder safety

• Improve ladder safety• User-friendly guides and tools

https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/falls/

https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/falls/


Additional AppsNIOSH pocket guide to hazardous chemicals (NPG) https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npg/mobilepocketguide.html

NIOSH sound level meterhttps://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/noise/app.html?s_cid=3ni7d2cdcmediaNoiseApp01172017

https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npg/mobilepocketguide.html

https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/noise/app.html?s_cid=3ni7d2cdcmediaNoiseApp01172017


First Aid - American Red Cross http://www.redcross.org/get-help/prepare-for-emergencies/mobile-apps

SAFEMEhttps://wrasafeme.org/

http://www.redcross.org/get-help/prepare-for-emergencies/mobile-apps

https://wrasafeme.org/


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Markel Specialty Commercial's insurance products and services are offered through Markel Specialty, a business division of Markel Service Incorporated.

Neither Markel Corporation nor any of its affiliates will be liable for any loss or damage including, indirect or consequential damages arising from matters discussed in this presentation. This should not be considered, as or a substitute for, legal advice. Because the materials included here are general, they may not apply to your individual legal or factual circumstances. You should not take (or refrain from taking) any action based on the information you obtain from these materials without first obtaining professional counsel. If you have any questions about information in this article at your city or state level, you can contact state or local agency for more information.

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