OSHA: Recommended Procedures and Control Measures

When developing recommended actions and control measures, what questions should be asked?

-Is the step necessary to complete the job? -Is there a better way to do the job? -Can mechanical changes reduce the number of job steps? -Can the hazards be eliminated or modified?

Considering the task of offloading materials from a semi-truck, which of the following are the best examples of well-written recommended actions to minimize injury?

-Make eye contact with forklift operator before approaching the lift gate. -Inspect tie downs before each use -Place cones on the loading dock before the tuck arrives

Considering the task of handling a 55-gallon drum of known hazardous material, which of the following are the best examples recommended to minimize injuries?

-Review the Safety Data Sheet for the chemical prior to use. -Inspect the drum before handling. -Wear the appropriate PPE as specified in the SDS

Which of the following identifies an acceptable solution to a potential hazard noted in a JSA?

-Stand to side -Turn head

When controlling hazards and developing counter measures, what should be taken into consideration?

-The severity of the hazard -Frequency of exposure -Probability of occurrence

You've identified that noise from an adjacent machine is a hazard for the job you're analyzing, but you cannot eliminate its operation. What should you do?

-Try to schedule around the times the adjacent machine is not running, if feasible -Rotate workers in the noisy area to minimize exposure - Identify different types of hearing protection devices that can be used.

Which of the following examples could reduce or limit hazards?

-Using engineering controls such as ventilation -Installing warning signs -Providing personal protective equipment

You have been asked to develop a recommended actions and controls measure.

1. The last step in the procedure indicates to congratulate the employee on doing a good job.- Is the step necessary to complete the job? 2. The last 3 steps in the procedure seem to be confusing to the employees and each shift keeps doing it in a different order.- Are there better ways to do the job or individual step? 3. The wrapping function is not optimized on an existing piece of equipment.- Are there mechanical changes that could reduce the number of job steps? 4. An older piece of equipment cased sever injury to a worker as it lacked new safety features.- Can the hazards be eliminated or modified?

When developing corrective measures, what should be included?

Both A and B

When eliminating the hazard is not feasible, what should you do?

Institute the hierarchy of control measures

What should you keep in mind when developing recommended actions or procedures?

Solutions must be specific and complete when developing recommended actions or procedures

Which of the following is a good example of recommended actions?

Stand to side and turn head