CSP Study Material
OSHA Priority Levels for inspection
1. Imminent danger situations 2. Catastrophes and fatal accidents 3. Employee complaints 4. Programmed high-hazard inspections, Follow-up inspections.
Repeated violation
A violation of any standard, regulation, rule, or order where, upon reinspection, a substantially similar violation is found and the original citation has become a final order.
Serious violation
A violation where there is a substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could result.
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Accidental release measures
Covered under the Occupational Safety and Health Act
All private sector employers with one or more workers in all 50 states and U.S. territories are governed under the OSH Act.
Failure to abate violation fine
May bring a civil penalty of $13,260 for each day that the violation continues beyond the prescribed abatement date.
Safety
The level of this when working with biological agents depends on the potential hazards presented by the specific agent.
dependent on the charge of the atom
The number of electron in an atom is dependent on the charge of the atom.
Lockout
The placement of a lockout device on an energy-isolating device
Tagout
The placement of a tagout device on an energy-isolating device.
General Duty Clause
an employer shall furnish "a place of employment which is free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to its employees."
Within 15 working days of receiving a citation
an employer who wishes to contest must submit a written objection to OSHA. The OSHA Area Director forwards the objection to the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission
Attendant
an individual stationed outside one or more permit spaces who monitors the authorized entrants and who performs all attendant's duties assigned in the employer's permit space program.
Area Director
determines whether he or she will issue a citation or propose penalties. The Area Director will send all citations via certified mail.
Lockout device
device that utilizes a positive means, such as a lock, either key or combination type, to hold an energy-isolating device in a safe position and prevent the energizing of a machine or equipment.
The agency may adjust a penalty for an other-than-serious violation
downward by as much as 95%, depending on the employer's good faith, history of previous violations, and size of business.
OSHA may adjust a penalty for a serious violation
downward on the basis of the employer's good faith, history of previous violations, and size of business.
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Transport information
Confined space
a space that (1) is large enough and so configured that an employee can bodily enter and perform assigned work, (2) has limited or restricted means for entry or exit, and (3) is not designed for continuous employee occupancy.
OSHA other-than serious violation amount
$0 to $13,206 for each violation.
OSHA may propose penalties for each willful violation fine
$9,472 to $132,598
Repeated violations fine
$9,472 to $132,598
OSHA assesses the penalty for a serious violation
$947 to $13,206 for each violation.
Energy-isolating device
A mechanical device that physically prevents the transmission or release of energy
Authorized employee
A person who locks or tags out machines or equipment in order to perform servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment. An affected employee becomes an authorized employee when that employee's duties include performing servicing or maintenance covered by this standard.
Hot tap
A procedure used in the repair, maintenance, and services activities that involves welding on a piece of equipment under pressure, in order to install connections or appurtenances.
Tagout device
A prominent warning device, such as a tag and a means of attachment, which can be securely fastened to an energy- isolating device in accordance with established procedure, to indicate that the energy-isolating device and the equipment being controlled may not be operated until the tagout device is removed.
Affected Employee
An employee whose job requires him or her to operate or use a machine or equipment on which servicing or maintenance is being performed under lockout or tagout, or whose job requires him or her to work in an area in which such servicing or maintenance is being performed.
Capable of being locked out
An energy-isolating device capable of being locked out if it has a hasp or other means of attachment to which a lock can be affixed or it has a locking mechanism built into it. Other energy-isolating devices are capable of being locked out, if lockout can be achieved without the need to dismantle, rebuild, or replace the energy-isolating device or permanently alter its energy control capability.
Energy source
Any source of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, thermal, or other energy.
Setting up
Any work performed to prepare a machine or equipment to perform its normal production operation.
30 minutes
Anyone released from immobile suspension should be kept in a sitting position for at least this amount of time due to potential death cause by reflow syndrome.
Employer responsibility whenever an OSHA inspection occurs
Be advised by the compliance officer of the reason for the inspection. Require identification of the OSHA compliance officer. Accompany the compliance officer on the inspection. Be assured of the confidentiality of any trade secrets observed by an OSHA compliance officer during an inspection.
29 CFR 1910.1030
Blood-Borne Pathogens Standard
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Composition/information on ingredients
29 CFR 1910.146
Confined Space Entry Standard
Energized
Connected to an energy source or containing a residual or stored energy.
29 CFR 1910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy Standard
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Disposal considerations
6 years
Each OSHRC judge appointed serves a term
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Ecological information
Employer Rights and Responsibilities
Examine workplace conditions to make sure they comply with applicable standards; Minimize or reduce hazards; Use color codes, poster, labels, or signs when needed to warn employees of potential hazards; Provide training required by applicable OSHA standards; Keep OSHA-required records; Provide access to employee medical records and exposure records to employees or their authorized representatives.
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Exposure controls/personal protection
Failure to abate violation
Failure to correct a prior violation
Potential other penalties
Falsifying records, reports, or applications can, upon conviction, bring a criminal fine of $10,000 or up to 6 months in jail, or both; Violating posting requirements may bring a civil penalty of $7,000; Assaulting a compliance officer or otherwise resisting, opposing, intimidating, or interfering with a compliance officer in the performance of his or her duties is a criminal offense and is subject to a fine of not more than $5,000 and imprisonment for not more than 3 years.
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Fire-fighting measures
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First-aid measures
The compliance officer rights under law
For timely admission to the facility. Any unnecessary delay or refusal of admittance may prompt the compliance officer to obtain a warrant for inspection purposes.
OSHA will use where there is no specific standard
General Duty Clause
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Handling and storage
29 CFR 1910.1200
Hazard Communication Standard
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Hazard identification
cannot be operated until lockout device is removed
In accordance with established procedure, ensure that energy-isolating device and the equipment being controlled
not be operated until the tagout device is removed.
In accordance with the established procedure, to indicate that the energy-isolating device and the equipment being controlled may
OSHRC
Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission
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Other information
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Product Identification
Not energy isolating devices
Push buttons, selector switches, and other control circuit-type devices
Record Keeping
The employer shall establish and maintain an accurate record for each employee with occupational exposure.
the duration of employment plus 30 years
The employer shall maintain the records required under 29 CFR 1910.1030 for at least
Employee Rights and Responsibilities
Read the OSHA poster; Follow the employer's safety and health rules, and wear or use all required gear and equipment; Follow safe work practices for your job, as directed by your employer; Report hazardous conditions to a supervisor or safety committee; Report hazardous conditions to OSHA if employers do not fix them; Expect safety and health on the job without fear of reprisal.
The Control of Hazardous Energy training
Recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control; Purpose and use of the energy control procedure; Prohibition relating to attempts to restart or reenergize machines or pieces of equipment that are locked or tagged out.
Training records
Records shall include the dates of the training sessions, The contents or a summary of the training sessions, The names and qualification of persons conducting the training, The names and job titles of all persons attending the training sessions.
29 CFR 1910.1030
Records under this CFR shall include: The name and social security number of the employee; A copy of the employee's hepatitis B vaccination status, including the dates of all the hepatitis B vaccinations and any medical records relative to the employee's ability to receive vaccination; A copy of all results of examinations, medical testing, and follow-up procedures; The employer's copy of the health care professional's written opinion; A copy of the information provided to the health care professional.
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Regulatory information
Vertical standards
Safety standards that apply to a particular industry and employers such as construction standards.
Horizontal standards
Safety standards that apply to all industries and employers, such as fire protection.
Is the location of general duty clause
Section 5 (a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970.
Training records
Shall be maintained for 3 years from the date on which the training occurred.
The employer
Shall provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program are understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls are acquired by employees.
The employer is required to obtain a written statement of his or her refusal.
Should an employee refuse to take the hepatitis B vaccine
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Stability and reactivity information
closing conference
The compliance officer discusses with the employer all unsafe or unhealthful conditions observed during the inspection and indicates the violations for which he or she may recommend a citation and a proposed penalty.
Energy Control Program
The employer shall establish a program consisting of energy control procedures, employee training, and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performs any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, start-up, or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment shall be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative.
Normal production operations
The utilization of a machine or equipment to perform its intended production function.
Once the employer has received the citation
They must post the citation for 3 days or until the violation has been abated, whichever is longer.
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Toxicological information
The Exposure Control Plan
What shall contain the exposure determination; The schedule and method of implementation for methods of compliance, HIV and HBV research laboratories and production facilities, hepatitis B vaccination and post exposure evaluation and follow-up, communication of hazards to employees, and record keeping?
Employees
Who may not contest citations, amendments to citations, proposed penalties, or lack of penalties.
Employer and Employees
Who may request an informal conference with OSHA to discuss any issues raised by an inspection, citation, notice of proposed penalty, or employer's notice of intention to contest?
Employees must contest the petition
Within 10 working days of its posting or within 10 working days after an authorized employee receives a copy.
Servicing or maintenance
Workplace activities such as constructing, installing, setting up, adjusting, inspecting, modifying, and maintaining or servicing machines or equipment.
The OSHRC
a commission of three member administrative law judges appointed by the President of the United States, with the consent of congress.
Examples of Energy-Isolating device
a manually operated electrical circuit breaker; a disconnect switch; a manually operated switch by which the conductors of a circuit can be disconnected for all ungrounded supply conductors, and, in addition, no pole can be operated independently; a line valve; a block; and any similar device used to block or isolate energy.
Not cover under the OSHA Act
all employers in the public sector (municipal, county, state, or federal government agencies), self-employed individuals, family members operating a farm, or domestic household workers.
Authorized entrant
an employee who is authorized by the employer to enter a permit space.
For 2 years
first judge term
Periodic Inspection
inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirements of this standard are being followed.
Blood-borne pathogens
pathogenic microorganisms that are present in human blood and cause disease in humans.
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physical and chemical properties
Petition for Modification of Abatement
requests an extension of the proposed abatement period.
For 4 years
second judge term
Walkthrough
the compliance officer determines which route to take and to which employees he or she will talk with. The compliance officer may review records, collect air samples, measure noise readings, or photograph and videotape certain areas.
Open Conference
the compliance officer will explain the purpose of the visit, how your particular facility was selected for inspection, the scope of the inspection, and the standards that will apply.
Acceptable entry conditions
the conditions that must exist in a permit space to allow entry and to ensure that employees involved with a permit-required confined space entry can safely enter into and work within the space.
Engulfment
the surrounding and effective capture of a person by a liquid or finely divided (flowable) solid substance that can be aspirated to cause death by filling or plugging the respiratory system or that can exert enough force on the body to cause death by strangulation, constriction, or crushing.
For 6 years
the third judge term
Other-than-serious violation
violation that has a direct relationship to job safety and health but probably would not cause death or serious physical harm.
Willful violation
violation that the employer intentionally and knowingly commits. The employer is aware that a hazardous condition exists, knows that the condition violates a standard or other obligation of the Act, and makes no reasonable effort to eliminate it.
The employer shall make available the hepatitis B vaccine and vaccination series to all employees
who have occupational exposure and postexposure evaluation and follow-up to all employees who have had an exposure incident.