Chapter 1 & Chapter 2 Regulations
Regulations Ch 2 Pg 23 Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) What are employers required to have in their written Hazard Communication Program?
1. A list of hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that is referenced on the SDS. 2. A list of methods used by the employer to inform employees of the hazards of non-routine tasks and the chemicals contained in unlabeled piping.
Regulations Ch 2 Ch 39 Recordkeeping for OSHA 300, 300-A, and 301 Forms (29 CFR 1910.29) What qualifies a case to be a "privacy case"?
1. An injury or illness resulting from sexual assault. 2. An injury or illness to an intimate body part or the reproductive system. 3. Mental illness. 4. HIV, hepatitis, or tuberculosis. 5. Needlestick injuries and cuts from sharps contaminated with another person's blood. 6. Other illnesses if the employee voluntarily requests that his or her name not be entered on the log.
Regulations Ch 2 Pg 17 Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) What must employers do during an OSHA inspection?
1. Be informed by the compliance officer as to the reason for the inspection. 2. Required identification of the OSHA inspector. 3. Accompany the compliance officer on the inspection. 4. Be assured of confidentiality of trade secrets observed during inspections.
Regulations Ch 2 Ch 40 Recordkeeping for OSHA 300, 300-A, and 301 Forms (29 CFR 1910.29) What are the criteria for a recordable injury or illness?
1. Death 2. Days away from work. 3. Restricted work or transfer to another job. 4. Medical treatment beyond first aid. 5. Loss of conciousness 6. Injury or illness diagnosed by a physician or other license healthcare professional.
Regulations Ch 2 Pg 15 Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) What are the primary responsibilities of OSHA?
1. Encourage employers and employees to reduce hazards and to implement new or improves HSE standards. 2. Provide for research in HSE and develop ways of dealing with HSE problems. 3. Establish "seperate but dependent responsibilities and rights" for employers and employees to achieve better HSE conditions.
Regulations Ch 2 Pg 17 Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) What are EMPLOYER rights and responsibilities under OSHA?
1. Ensure workplace conditions meets applicable standards. 2. Minimize or reduce hazards. 3. Use color codes, labels, posters, signage when needed to warn employees of hazards. 4. Provide training as required under OSHA. 5. Keep OSHA-required records. 6. Provide access to employee medical and exposure records to authorized representatives.
The Board of Certified Safety Professionals Ch 1 Pg 3 What are the primary objectives of the BCSP?
1. Evaluate the academic and professional qualifications of safety professionals. 2. Administer examinations. 3. Issue certifications to the professionals that pass the exam.
Regulations Ch 2 Pg 18 Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) Why might an OSHA inspection take place?
1. Imminent danger situations. 2. Catastrophes and fatal accidents. 3. Employee complaints. 4. Programmed high-hazard inspections. 5. Follow-up inspections.
Regulations Ch 2 Pg 25 Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) What must employee training include?
1. Methods and observations that may be used to detect presence or release of chemicals. 2. The physical and health hazards of the chemicals. 3. The measures employees can take to protect themselves from exposure. 4. The details of the Hazard Communications Program, labeling system, and the materials on SDS sheets and how to obtain this information.
Regulations Ch 2 Pg 19 Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) What are the categories of citation and what are their associated penalties?
1. Other-than Serious Violation: A violation that would not cause death or serious harm. Penalty may be $0 - $1000 for each violation. 2. Serious Violation: A violation with substantial probability of death or serious harm. Penalty may be $1500 - $7000 depending on severity. 3. Willful Violation: A violation that the employer intentionally and knowingly commits and no reasonable effort is made to correct it. Penalty may be $5000 - $70000 with a minimum of $5000. In a criminal conviction after the death of an employee due to a willful violation the penalty is $250000 - $500000. 4. Repeated Violations: A violation of the above that has been repeated after an initial citation has been given within the last 3 years. Penalty can go up to $70000. 5. Failure to Abate Violation: Failure to correct a previous violation. Penalty can be up to $7000 per day that the violation is not corrected. 6. Potential Other Penalties: Other penalties assessed for the falsification of records, violating citation posting requirements, assaulting a compliance officer, etc. These are subject to criminal offenses and a fine of not more than $5000.
Regulations Ch 2 Ch 35 Respiratory Protection Standard (29 CFR 1910.134) What 8 things must a Respiratory Protection Program contain?
1. Procedures for selecting respirators. 2. Medical evaluations for employees required to wear respirators. 3. Fit testing procedures. 4. Procedures for proper use of respirators. 5. Procedures and schedules for cleaning, disinfecting, storing, inspecting etc. 6. Procedures to ensure adequate air quality where breathing air is used. 7. Training on respirator use. 8. Procedures for evaluating the effectiveness of the program.
Regulations Ch 2 Pg 17 Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) What are EMPLOYEE rights and responsibilities under OSHA?
1. Read the OSHA poster. 2. Follow employer HSE rules and wear required PPE. 3. Follow safe work practices as directed by your employer. 4. Report hazardous conditions to a supervisor or safety committee. 5. Report hazardous conditions to OSHA if employers do not fix them. 6. Expect HSE on the job without fear of reprisal.
Regulations Ch 2 Pg 30 Control of Hazardous Energy Standard (29 CFR 1910.147) What must the training for Hazardous Energy Control contain?
1. Recognition of hazardous energy sources, which are available in the work place and the means of isolation. 2. Purpose and use of the procedures. 3. Prohibition relating to attempts to restart or re-energize equipment that has been locked or tagged out.
Regulations Ch 2 Ch 33 Personal Protective Equipment (29 CFR 1910.132) What must the employer do after assessing hazards that may require the use of PPE?
1. Select and require employees to use the selected PPE as identified by the hazard assessment. 2. Communicate selection decisions to each affected employee. 3. Select PPE that properly fits each employee.
Regulations Ch 2 Pg 25 Bloodborne Pathogen Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030) What must an Exposure Control Plan contain?
1. The exposure determination. 2. The schedule and methods for compliance, HIV and HBV research laboratories, Hepatitis B vaccinations and post exposure evaluations. 3. Follow-up communications of hazards to employees, and record keeping.
Regulations Ch 2 Ch 32 Confined Space Entry Standard (29 CFR 1910.140) What are Confined Space Entry permits required to have?
1. The permit space being entered. 2. Purpose of the entry. 3. Date and authorized duration of entry. 4. Authorized entrants by name. 5. Attendant name. 6. Entry supervisor by name. 7. Measures to isolate the permit space from hazards prior to entry.
Regulations Ch 2 Ch 34 Personal Protective Equipment (29 CFR 1910.132) What 5 things must training for PPE include?
1. When PPE is necessary. 2. What PPE is necessary. 3. How to properly wear and use PPE. 4. The limitations of PPE. 5. Proper care, maintenance, and life span of PPE.
Regulations Ch 2 Ch 36 Respiratory Protection Standard (29 CFR 1910.134) What 5 things must respiratory training have?
1. Why respiratory protection is necessary. 2. Limitations and capabilities of respirators and cartridges. 3. Inspection and maintenance of respirators. 4. Sanitation of respirators and storage. 5. How to properly wear a respirator.
Regulations Ch 2 Ch 43 Key Information to Remember on Regulations How long does an employer have to contest a citation, or request an abatement period extension?
15 days from the date the citation is received.
Regulations Ch 2 Ch 43 Key Information to Remember on Regulations How long must a citation be posted and where must it be posted?
3 days or until the violation is fixed, whichever is longer. It must be posted in a conspicuous location.
Regulations Ch 2 Ch 43 Key Information to Remember on Regulations How quickly must records be provided to an authorized government representative?
4 business hours.
Regulations Ch 2 Ch 40 Recordkeeping for OSHA 300, 300-A, and 301 Forms (29 CFR 1910.29) If an authorized government representative requests records, in what time frame must you provide them? Who are the authorized government agencies?
4 business hours. Authorized requests under this standard may come from: 1. Representative of the Secretary of Labor. 2. Representative of the Secretary of Heatlh and Human Services. 3. Representative of a State agency responsible for administration under a state plan approved under the Act.
Regulations Ch 2 Ch 40 Recordkeeping for OSHA 300, 300-A, and 301 Forms (29 CFR 1910.29) How quickly must fatalities and multiple hospitalizations be reported, and how must it be reported?
8 hours after the incident. Reporting must be done orally by telephone or in person.
Regulations Ch 2 Ch 43 Key Information to Remember on Regulations How quickly must a fatality or multiple hospitalization event be reported to OSHA?
8 hours.
Regulations Ch 2 Ch 43 Key Information to Remember on Regulations How quickly must a recordable injury be reported to OSHA, and what forms must be used?
A recordable injury must be reported on the OSHA 300 and 301 logs within 7 days of being informed of the injury taking place.
Regulations Ch 2 Pg 21 Occupational Health and Safety Act (OSHA) When would an employer petition for a modification of abatement after a citation has been issued?
After making a good faith attempt to correct the cited violation before the abatement date, an employer may petition for an extension of the abatement date. The written petition must specify the steps taken to achieve compliance, the additional time needed, the reasons for the additional time, as well as the interim steps to safeguard employees. The petition must be posted in a conspicuous place near where the violation occurred.
Regulations Ch 2 Pg 27 Control of Hazardous Energy Standard (29 CFR 1910.147) What is an affected employee? What is an authorized employee?
An affected employee is an employee whose job requires him or her to use a machine or equipment that is being serviced that requires isolation of hazardous energy. An authorized employee is the employee who performs the service on the machine or equipment that requires isolation of hazardous energy.
Regulations Ch 2 Pg 26 Bloodborne Pathogen Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030) Which employees does an employer have to offer the Hepatitis B vaccination to?
Any employee likely to have an occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens; any employees who have had an exposure incident and/or post-exposure evaluations. If an employee wishes to refuse the offer of vaccination a written statement of refusal must be obtained.
Regulations Ch 2 Pg 29 Control of Hazardous Energy Standard (29 CFR 1910.147) How often do energy control procedures have to be periodically inspected?
At least annually to ensure the procedure and all the requirements are being followed. The inspection must be performed by an authorized employee other than the one performing the procedure during inspection.
Regulations Ch 2 Pg 19 Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) How do citations occur and how long must a citation be posted?
Citations occur: After a compliance officer files his or her report, the Area Director will determine if a citation will be issued. Posting Citations: Citations must be posted for 3 days or until the violation is fixed, whichever is longer.
Regulations Ch 2 Ch 43 Key Information to Remember on Regulations When was OSHA passed into law?
December 29th, 1970.
Regulations Ch 2 Ch 33 Personal Protective Equipment (29 CFR 1910.132) What is OSHAs final PPE rule?
Effective February 13th, 2008 employers must provide PPE to employees at no cost, excluding normal safety boots. Specialty boots are required to be provided.
Regulations Ch 2 Ch 38 Fall Protection Standard (29 CFR 1926.500-503 Subpart M) What are the training requirements for the Fall Protection Standard?
Employers must train exposed employees on: 1. Nature of fall hazards in the work area. 2. Correct procedures for erecting, maintaining, disassembling, and inspecting fall protection systems. 3. Use and operation of guardrail systems, personal fall arrest systems, etc. 4. The role of each employee in safety monitoring. 5. The limitations of mechanical equipment during roofing work and low-sloped roofs if applicable. 6. Correct procedures for handling and storing equipment. 7. The role of employers in the fall protection plan. 8. The specific requirements of the standard.
Regulations Ch 2 Ch 30 Confined Space Entry Standard (29 CFR 1910.140) What are the general requirements of this standard?
Employers shall evaluate the workplace to determine if any spaces are permit-required confined spaces. If present, employers shall inform employees by posting danger signage.
Regulations Ch 2 Ch 33 Personal Protective Equipment (29 CFR 1910.132) What must employers do when employees bring their own PPE?
Ensure that the PPE is adequate, including proper maintenance and sanitation.
Regulations Ch 2 Ch 43 Key Information to Remember on Regulations What must an employer do if a potentially exposed employee refuses to accept a Hepatitis B vaccination?
Get a signed declination form from that employee, and maintain it on file.
Regulations Ch 2 Pg 16 Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) Describe the types of OSHA standards (Horizontal, Vertical).
Horizontal Standards: Standards that apply to all industries and employers. Example: Fire prevention and protection. Vertical Standards: Standards that only apply to particular industries. Example: Construction industry standards.
Regulations Ch 2 Ch 39 Recordkeeping for OSHA 300, 300-A, and 301 Forms (29 CFR 1910.29) These forms are used to record injuries and illnesses. How quickly must each injury or illness be recorded?
If an injury or illness meets the recordability criteria, it must be reported on the 300 and 301 incident report within 7 calendar days of receiving information that a recordable injury has occurred.
Regulations Ch 2 Ch 39 Recordkeeping for OSHA 300, 300-A, and 301 Forms (29 CFR 1910.29) How are "privacy cases" listed on the forms?
In the event of a privacy case, "PRIVACY CASE" is entered instead of the employee's name on the OSHA 300 form.
Regulations Ch 2 Pg 24 Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) What are the labeling requirements for employers?
Labels must contain: 1. Product Identifier 2. Signal Word 3. Hazard Statement(s) 4. Pictogram(s) 5. Precautionary statement(s) 6. Name, address, and telephone number of the chemical manufacturer or other responsible party.
Regulations Ch 2 Pg 27 Bloodborne Pathogen Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030) What are the medical record keeping requirements for employers under this standard?
Medical Records for exposed employees: 1. Name and social security number of employee. 2. Copy of the employee's Hepatitis B vaccination status including dates. 3. Copy of all examinations results, medical testing, and follow-up procedures. 4. A copy of the health-care professional's written opinion. 5. Copies of all information provided to the health care professional.
Regulations Ch 2 Ch 43 Key Information to Remember on Regulations Do OSHA regulations apply to all employers in public sectors?
No, OSHA regulations only apply to private sector employees.
Regulations Ch 2 Pg 22 Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) What is the purpose, scope, and application of the Hazard Communication Standard?
Purpose: The Hazard Communication Standard, informally known as Globally Harmonized System (GHS), is to ensure that the hazards of all chemicals produced and imported are classified and that the information is transmitted to employers and employees. This is to be accomplished using hazard communications programs, including container labeling, warning signage, Safety Data Sheets (SDSs), and employee training. Scope: Requires chemical manufacturers and importers to classify the hazards of chemicals and to provide this information to their employees. It also requires distributors to transmit this information to employers. Application: This standard applies to any chemical that is known to be present in the workplace in such a manner that employees may be exposed under normal conditions or in a foreseeable emergency.
Regulations Ch 2 Pg 24 Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) What are the sections of a Safety Data Sheet?
Section 1: Identification Section 2: Hazard Identification Section 3: Composition/Information on Ingredients Section 4: First-Aid Measures Section 5: Fire-Fighting Measures Section 6: Accidental Release Information Section 7: Handling and Storage Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties Section 10: Stability and Reactivity information Section 11: Toxicological Information Section 12: Ecological Information Section 13: Disposal Considerations Section 14: Transport Information Section 15: Regulatory Information
Regulations Ch 2 Ch 43 Key Information to Remember on Regulations What are Horizontal Standards?
Standards that only apply to all industries or employers.
Regulations Ch 2 Ch 43 Key Information to Remember on Regulations What are Vertical Standards?
Standards that only apply to one particular industry or type of employers.
Regulations Ch 2 Pg 16 Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) What does the General Duty Clause state?
The General Duty clause states that 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 it's employees." Where there is no specific standards, OSHA will use the General Duty clause to issue citations and fines.
Regulations Ch 2 Ch 40 Recordkeeping for OSHA 300, 300-A, and 301 Forms (29 CFR 1910.29) What is the OSHA 300-A and how long must it be posted?
The OSHA 300-A is an annual summary of a companies previous year OSHA 300 log injuries. After being confirmed it must be posted in a conspicuous location no later than February 1st and remain posted until April 30th.
Regulations Ch 2 Ch 32 Confined Space Entry Standard (29 CFR 1910.140) What are the requirements of a Confined Space Entry program?
The WRITTEN program must include: 1. Implement measures necessary to prevent unauthorized entry. 2. Identify and evaluate the hazards of permit s paces before the employee enters them. 3. Develop and implement means, procedures, and practices necessary for safe permit space entry.
Regulations Ch 2 Ch 43 Key Information to Remember on Regulations How long must records be kept for a bloodborne pathogen program?
The duration of employment plus 30 years.
Regulations Ch 2 Pg 20 Occupational Health and Safety Act (OSHA) How does an employer appeal after a citation?
The employer must submit a written objection within 15 working days of receiving the citation. The objection will be forwarded by the Area Director to the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC). After 15 working days of a citation being issued, the citation and any associated penalties become final.
Regulations Ch 2 Ch 36 Fall Protection Standard (29 CFR 1926.500-503 Subpart M) What does the "Duty to Have Fall Protection" mean?
The employer shall determine if the walking/working surfaces on which employees are working have the strength and integrity to support the work being performed safely. Employees shall be allowed to work on those surfaces only when the surfaces meet these criteria. If an employee is working on a surface that has an unprotected side or edge which is greater than 6 ft above a lower level, the employee must be protected from falling by using a guardrail, safety net, or personal fall arrest system.
Regulations Ch 2 Pg 27 Bloodborne Pathogen Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030) What are the training record keeping requirements for employers under this standard?
Training Records: 1. Dates of the training sessions. 2. The contents or a summary of contents of training sessions. 3. The names and qualifications of persons conducting the training. 4. The names and job titles of individuals attending the training. Training records must be kept a minimum of 3 years from the date the training occured.
Regulations Ch 2 Ch 33 Confined Space Entry Standard (29 CFR 1910.140) What are the training requirements of this standard?
Training on the program and permitting must be given to affected employees prior to being assigned duties. Whenever job assignments change, an assessment must be done to ensure all affected employees are adequately trained. The employers shall certify that training has been completed, and the certification shall contain the employees name, signatures of all trainers, and the dates of the training. The certification shall be available for inspection by employees and their authorized representatives.
Regulations Ch 2 Pg 28 Control of Hazardous Energy Standard (29 CFR 1910.147) What is Hot tap?
Welding metal onto equipment under pressure to allow connections and appurtenances for the purpose of maintenance or servicing.
Regulations Ch 2 Pg 16 Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) Who is covered under OSHA? Who is NOT covered under OSHA?
Who is covered: All private sector employees with one or more worker in all states and US territories. Who is NOT covered: Public Sector, self-employed, family farms, domestic household workers.
Regulations Ch 2 Ch 42 Recordkeeping for OSHA 300, 300-A, and 301 Forms (29 CFR 1910.29) What is the severity rate of a company with 1 lost work days case resulting in 52 days away from work and has worked a total of 278942 hours this year? Use the formula: (# of lost work days x 200,000)/(hours worked)
formula: (# of lost work days x 200,000)/(hours worked) Severity rate = (52x200,000)/(278942) Severity rate = 37.28
Regulations Ch 2 Ch 41 Recordkeeping for OSHA 300, 300-A, and 301 Forms (29 CFR 1910.29) A company has two recordable injuries and one day away or restricted work case for a total of three cases. The company has worked a total of 278942 hours for the year. Calculate the Total Case Incident Rate (TCIR) for this company. Use the formula: (casesx200,000)/(hours worked)
formula: (casesx200,000)/(hours worked) cases: 3 hours worked: 278942 (3x200,000)/(278942) TCIR = 2.15
Regulations Ch 2 Ch 42 Recordkeeping for OSHA 300, 300-A, and 301 Forms (29 CFR 1910.29) What is the days away, restricted, or tranfered from work rate for a company with 1 case that has worked 278942 hours this year? Use the formula: DART = (# of cases x 200,000)/(hours worked)
formula: DART = (# of cases x 200,000)/(hours worked) DART: (1x200,000)/(278942) DART = 0.72
