4.01 pob

safety

freedom from danger, risk, or injury

compliance

fulfilling the requirements of law

reductions in indirect costs

increased productivity; higher quality products; increased morale; better labor/management relations; reduced turnover; better use of human resources.

OSHA

a federal gov agency that writes and enforces safety and health standards for businesses

From June 1st to Labor Day

7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Not over 8 hours in any 24-hour period, Not more than 40 hours per week.

Heavy Machinery

A person can be run over, rolled on, or crushed by large machinery. Examples: Tractors, Circular baler, Skid loader, or Trucks.

employers must provide

A safe and healthy workplace. Training about health and safety, including information on chemicals that could be harmful to your health. Protective clothing and equipment. Payment for medical care, if you get hurt or sick because of your job. You may also be entitled to lost wages. At least the minimum wage, which is generally $7.25 per hour.

worker's rights

A safe working environment Proper health and safety information, instruction, and training Supervision to make sure the job is done safely Well-maintained and functioning personal protective equipment Right to refuse to do work that may endanger a worker's safety or put a worker's health at risk Right to participate in workplace

liquid

Any chemical found in a liquid form at room temperature; may cause poisoning by ingestion, inhalation, or absorption. Examples: Fertilizers, Herbicides, Pesticides, Paints, or Cleaners.

Heat

Any hot surface or overexposure to sunlight may cause burns and dehydration. Examples: Sun exposure, Furnace, Fryer, grill, oven, or Running engine.

Miscellaneous

Any other physical objects that can cause injury or illness. Examples: Ill-fitting equipment, X-ray machines, or Radiation.

Sharp Objects

Any sharp object that is operated or held in the hand(s) can cause cuts or even amputations. Examples: Power saw, Meat slicer, Box cutter, or Knife.

elevation or heights

Any situation in which a person may fall or have objects fall on them. Examples: Ladder, Elevated walkway, Walkway over a pit, Stairs, or Boxes on a high shelf

confined spaces

Any space with limited openings and poor ventilation may cause harm due to toxic gases or lack of oxygen. Examples: Grain bin , Manure pit, or Underground pipe

employer rights

Can expect workers to pay attention during health and safety training Can expect workers to remember their training and follow health and safety principles at all times Can expect workers to report any perceived hazards in the workplace Can expect workers to wear their personal protective equipment at all times Can expect workers to inform them about any physical or mental conditions that may impair their ability to perform their jobs safely

child laws

Children must be at least 14 to work outside school hours in any agricultural job. Twelve- and 13-year-olds may work, if parental consent is given and if they are working on the same farm as their parent. No age restrictions exist for children who work on their family's farm.

electricity

Electrocution can result when a person comes in contact with an electrical current, either indoors or outdoors. Examples: Electrical wire, Electrical outlet, Lightning, Batteries, or Electrical equipment.

physical hazards

Elevations or Heights,Electricity, Confined Spaces, Noise, Sharp Objects, Moving Parts, Repetitive Motions, Heavy Loads, Heavy Machinery, Heat, Cold, Weapons, equipment, X-ray machines, or Radiation.

required breaks

Employers should give bathroom breaks for every four hours worked and meal breaks for every eight hours worked.

Heavy Loads

Loads that are too heavy or that are lifted improperly may cause back or neck injuries. Examples: Boxes, Hay bales, or People.

Noise

Loud noises can damage a person's hearing suddenly or gradually over time. Examples: Tractor engine, Explosives, Loud music, Machinery, or Power tools.

Moving Parts

Moving parts, both slow and fast, can cause bodily harm, such as amputation or crushing. Examples: Power takeoff, Engine parts, Drill, or Auger.

worker's responsibilities

Must pay attention to health and safety training Must follow all health and safety procedures Must ask questions when information is unclear Must always wear personal protective equipment and keep it in good condition Must use machinery and equipment properly Must familiarize himself or herself with emergency procedures, location of fire extinguishers, emergency exits, etc. Must report any perceived hazards on the job Must refuse to do any work that might create an undue hazard to the health and safety of any person

employer responsibilities

Must provide health and safety training to all workers for general and specific tasks Must provide specific health and safety orientation and training to all new and young workers Must develop a workplace health and safety policy (e.g., what to do in emergency situations) Must display health and safety information where all workers can see it Must provide well-maintained and properly functioning personal protective equipment for all workers Must alert workers to any hazards in the workplace and provide information on how to minimize the risks associated with those hazards

16 to 17

Not before 5 a.m. on school days or after 11 p.m. on school nights (no restrictions on weekends or holidays). These times can be hanged to 4:30 a.m. and 11:30 p.m. with parental consent.

Between Labor Day and June 1st

Not before 7 a.m. or after 7 p.m., Not over 3 hours/day on a school day, and not over 18 hours/week, Not during school hours, No more than 8 hours on a non-school day.

Cold

Overexposure to cold or being trapped in a cold place may cause frostbite, hypothermia, and, potentially, death. Examples: Outdoors in winter or Refrigerator/freezer.

Weapons

Weapons may be misused, causing injury to self and others. Workplaces may be robbed by people using weapons. Examples: Guns or Knives.

slippery surfaces

Wet or oily surfaces, can cause falls. Examples: Wet floor, Waxed floor, or Oily/greasy floor

under 18

Work over 12 feet above the ground. Work near or with explosives. Work in the logging industry or in a sawmill. Drive a forklift. Use power equipment, such as a saw or punch press. Work on a construction site. Work with meat slicers or bakery machines. Drive as a regular part of their duties. Load or unload power-driven paper balers/compactors.

Repetitive Motions

Work that requires doing the same actions over and over again may cause injury over time. Examples: Computer keyboard or Assembly lines.

under 16

Work with any type of power-driven machinery. Work in a laundry or dry cleaner. Work with power snow blowers or lawn mowers. Work on a ladder or scaffolding. Cook or bake. Lift or carry patients in hospitals or nursing homes. Work in walk-in meat freezers or coolers.

safety and health

__ add value to businesses, workplaces and lives.

accident

an unexpected happening that may result in injury, loss, or damage

solid

any chemical found in a solid form (dry paint)

under 14

cannot be employed, except as follows: newspaper carrier, agriculture worker, or as an actor, actress, or model.

gases

chemicals at room temperature (or liquid form that is heated) (aerosols, carbon monoxide, vehicle fumes, grain silo gases, hydrogen sulfide)

direct cost-savings to businesses

lower workers' compensation insurance costs; reduced medical expenditures; smaller expenditures for return-to-work programs; fewer faulty products; lower costs for job accommodations for injured workers; less money spent for overtime benefits.

adhere to health and safety regulations yo support a safe work environment

objective 4.01

mechanical hazards

points of operation, flywheels, gears, shafts, pulleys, key ways, belts, couplings, etc

hazards

potential events or situations that can cause injury or harm to people, property, or the environment

Child labor laws

protect teens from working too long, too late, or too early.

chemical hazards

solid, dusts, liquid, vapors, gases

risk

the possibility of loss (failure), or gain (success)

family benefits

their incomes are protected; their family lives are not hindered by injury; their stress is not increased.

vapors

tiny drops of liquid that are suspended in the air;may irritate the eyes and skin (cleaners, paints, pesticides)

dusts

tiny particles of solids. You may be exposed to these from materials already in this form or from workplaces that create this (bags of cement, glass fibers, asbestos, herbicides)