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Front (Term) To protect the safety and health of America’s workers
Horizontal vs. Vertical standard “Some standards are horizontal meaning “”general””, or across the board”
Workers rights Workers have the right to safety and health without fear of punishment
Type A soil Can b sloped at 1/2:1 if the excavation is open less than 24 hours and is less than 12 feet deep
Type B soil Cohesive soil, with unconfirmed comprehensive strength of greater than0.5 tons per sq foot (tag)
Letters of interpretation OSHA has received thousands of requests for clarification about their standards from employers and individuals throughout the years
Compliance directives Instructs OSHA enforcement personnel on how to enforce a standard
Competent Person One who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions that are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and who has AUTHORITY to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them
Multi-Employer work sight Policy Creating employer- one who creates the hazzard Has the duty to inform the other contractors
OSHA Inspections Compliance officer must be present. Inspection Sequence 2. Walk and Inspection
Injury & Illnesses in the workplace the results of workplace injuries and illnesses may result in lower morale and increased costs to train new workers.
Restricted You or physician keep employee from performing one or more of the routine functions of his or her job, or from working the full workday that he or she would other wise have been scheduled to work.
Incident Rate Formula based on number of recordable injuries/illnesses per 100 workers.
Management commitment Must follow the rules employees are required to follow. “Set the example, “”Walk the Walk.”
Medical First Aid “In the absence of clinic, hospital…that is “”reasonably accessible”” (3-4 minutes) to the work site, a person who has a valid certificate in First Aid must be available.” 2 minutes in North Carolina ( state plans may have higher standards).
Lead Exposures in construction from removing paint from bridges, renovation of residences and demo. Toxic to male & female reproductive systems.
Eye and Face Protection Must meet ANSI Z87.1 Required when machines or operations present potential eye or face injury from physical, chemical or radiation agents.
Eye and Face Protection Face shields only protect the face, not the eyes. Eye protection must be worn in addition to he face shield to protect the eyes.
Eye and Face Protection Match the type of eye protection to the exposure. Typically, dark safety glasses may not be suitable for welding or cutting operations.
Respiratory Protection In construction we must follow the general industry standard for respiratory protection, 1910.134 If engineering controls do not reduce exposures below the allowed limits, and employees must wear respirators, you must comply with 1910.134
Controlled Decking Zone (CDZ) CDZ may be established where employees are installing metal decking over 15 and up to 30 foot fall exposures Access to the CDZ is limited to those employees engaged in leading edge work.
Masonry Limited Access Zone Equal to the height of wall plus 4′ & run full length of wall. Establish on non-scaffolded side of wall.
Stairways Metal pan stair treads & landings must be filled prior to use with solid material full width & depth of pan to top of nosing “A stair rail/handrail is required if 4 or more risers or 30″” in vertical height.”
Ladders Non-self supporting ladders shall support at least four times the maximum intended load.
Scope. Cranes & Derricks Applies to power operated equipment when used in construction that can hoist, lower and horizontally move a suspended load.
Signal Person Qualification Employer is responsible to train signal persons
Guarding of Live Parts electricity Live parts 50 volts or greater must be guarded by
Sub part V. Electrical Before start of work existing conditions must be determined by inspection or test
General Requirements All tools must be kept in a safe working condition regardless of whether provided by employer or employee
Arc welding & Cutting Defective equipment must be removed from service
Personal Fall Arrest System Must bring employee to complete stop and limit maximum deceleration distance to 3.5 feet
Scaffolding Cross braces may be used a top rail or midrail, but not as both
Accident Prevention Signs Signs such as; Danger, caution and exit signs shall be visible when work is being preformed.
Rollover Protection Structures Material used in ROPS must preform at 0*
Lifting & Hauling Equipment 1926.600 addresses lifting and hauling equipment, I.e forklifts
Chutes Chutes at an angle of more than 45 from the horizontal must’ve entirely enclosed except for openings equipped with closures at floor level for the insertion of materials
Definition of Construction Construction work means work for construction, alteration, and or repair, including painting and decoration.
General Duty OSH ACT- public law 91-596 Dec. 20 1970 section 5 (a) (1) :
Citations The employer must certify abatement is complete for each cited violation.
Types of Citations Repeat-a violation of any standard or rule where upon re-inspection within 5 years,a similar violation is found.
General Requirements Two main components of the employers’s accident prevention responsibilities are having a safety program & job site inspections by competent persons.
Reporting Requirements Also must report all inpatient hospitalizations, amputations or loss of an eye within 24 hours.
Employee Involvement One of the largest deficiencies in safety is lack of employee involvement in the safety process.
Work site Analysis Provide regular inspections by competent person (where does it say this in the regulations?)
Illumination A foot candle is a unit of light on a surface one foot from a standard candle. One foot candle is equal to one lumen per square foot.
Respiratory Protection Must meet be NIOSH certified.
Fuel Powered Tools Fuel powered tools must be shutdown while being fueled, serviced, or maintained. When used in enclosed or confined spaces must provide adequate ventilation and or PPE.
Fall Protection Connectors must be provided, at heights over 15 and up to 30 feet with a personal fall arrest system and wear the equipment necessary to tie off.
Accident Prevention Signs Signs such as; danger, caution and exit signs shall be visible when work is being performed.
Lifting and Hauling In addition, 1910.178 training requirements for powered industrial truck operators are incorporated by reference.
Rigging Rigging must be inspected before each shift, and as necessary during use.
Masonry Limited Access Zone Only employees actively engaged in wall construction may be in the zone.
Assured Grounding Written program must be kept onsite.
Duty to Have Fall Protection Protection required at 6′ or greater above work/walk surface.
More to come Not applicable
True or False: Workplace injuries and Illnesses can lower morale and increased cost to train replacement workers (True) – Workplace Injuries and Illnesses
“According to “”The Act, What is the mission of OSHA?” (Protect American Workers) – To assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance.
True or False: Section 11(C) of the OSH Act States: Employers shall furnish to each employees a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards? False – Employees are protected from retaliation for raising workplace health and safety concerns and for reporting work-related injuries and illnesses with OSHA(Without Fear of Punishment)
What is the Horizontal Standard? “Meaning “”general”” or across the board”
True or False: OSHA directives including Enforcement and Compliance directives ensures consistent enforcement of OSHA regulations (True) – OSHA directives including (Enforcement and Compliance Directives)
True or False: If not corrected and documented at time of inspection, the employers must certify that abatement is completed for each cited violation? (True) – 1903.19(c)(3)The employer’s certification that abatement is complete must include, for each cited violation, in addition to the information required by paragraph (h) of this section, the date and method of abatement and a statement that affected employees and their representatives have been informed of the abatement.
Define Creating Employer The employer that caused a hazardous condition that violates an OSHA standard.
What is the process CSHO use when conducting and inspection? 1903.7Present CredentialsOpening ConferenceWalk throughClosing conference
True or False: Days the employee was only able to work a partial work shift is classified as restricted work activity? True – 1904.7(b)(4)(i)(A)You keep the employee from performing one or more of the routine functions of his or her job, or from working the full workday that he or she would otherwise have been scheduled to work
When calculating incident rate, what does the 200,000 figure in the formula represent? The 200,000 figure in the formula representsthe number of hours (100 employees working40 hours per week, 50 weeks) per year wouldwork, and provides the standard base forcalculating incidence rates.
True or False: Leading by example is a way to demonstrate management leadership and commitment to Safety and Health? True – By knowing and following the same rules your employees are expected to follow.
In accordance with (IAW) 1926.20(B) having a safety and health program and job site inspections by a competent person are two main components of an employer’s____________________ ________ responsibilities. (Accident Prevention Responsibilities.)
How far can a Class (A) fire extinguishers be away from the employees? 1926.150(c)(1)(i)A fire extinguisher, rated not less than 2A, shall be provided for each 3,000 square feet of the protected building area, or major fraction thereof. Travel distance from any point of the protected area to the nearest fire extinguisher shall not exceed (100 feet).
True or False: Accident prevention signs such as danger, caution and exits signs shall be visible while working. True – 1926.200(a)General signs and symbols required by this subpart shall be (visible) at all times when work is being performed, and shall be removed or covered promptly when the hazards no longer exist.
What is the maximum deceleration distance a personal fall arrest system shall bring employees to a stop? 1926.502(d)(16)(iv)bring an employee to a complete stop and limit maximum deceleration distance an employee travels to (3.5 feet)
True or False: Only hand and power tools purchased by the employer must be maintained in a safe condition, False – 1926.300(a)All hand and power tools and similar equipment, whether furnished by the employer or the employee, shall be maintained in a safe condition.
IAW subpart C what is the definition of Qualified Person? “1926.32(m)””Qualified”” means one who, by possession of a recognized degree, certificate, or professional standing, or who by extensive knowledge, training, and experience, has successfully demonstrated his ability to solve or resolve problems relating to the subject matter, the work, or the project.”
How do you protect employee and other employees vision in the vicinity during Arc Welding operations? “1926.351(e)(“”Shielding””). Whenever practicable, all arc welding and cutting operations shall be shielded by noncombustible or flameproof screens which will protect employees and other persons working in the vicinity from the direct rays of the arc.”
True or False: Failure to inspect oil or grease on regulator fitting, valves or cap threads on a oxygen cylinder can result in fire or explosion. True – 1926.350(i)Oil and grease hazards. Oxygen cylinders and fittings shall be kept away from oil or grease. Cylinders, cylinder caps and valves, couplings, regulators, hose, and apparatus shall be kept free from oil or greasy substances and shall not be handled with oily hands or gloves. Oxygen shall not be directed at oily surfaces, greasy clothes, or within a fuel oil or other storage tank or vessel.
How should PFAS be rigged? 1926.502(d)(16)(v)have sufficient strength to withstand twice the potential impact energy of an employee (free falling a distance of 6 feet), or the free fall distance permitted by the system, whichever is less.
When using mechanical equipment perpendicular from the roof edge, how far away from the roof edge must warning line be? 1926.502(f)(1)(ii)When mechanical equipment is being used, the warning line shall be erected not less than 6 feet (1.8 m) from the roof edge which is parallel to the direction of mechanical equipment operation, and not less than (10 feet) from the roof edge which is perpendicular to the direction of mechanical equipment operation.
Who initiates and maintains accident prevention programs 1926.20(b)(1)It shall be the responsibility of the (employer) to initiate and maintain such programs as may be necessary to comply with this part.
Define Assured Equipment Grounding Conductor program 1926.404(b)(1)(iii)Conductor program on construction sites covering all cord sets, receptacles which are (not a part of the permanent wiring of the building or structure), and equipment connected by cord and plug.
True or False: When guarding live parts, areas with 45 volts or greater, requires that only a qualified person (Electrician) have access to protected areas. False – 1926.403(i)(2)(i)(50 volts or more shall be guarded).
Define Bonding? 1926.449The permanent (joining of metallic parts to form an electrically conductive path) which will assure electrical continuity and the capacity to conduct safely any current likely to be imposed.
True or False: When working around Power Transmission & Distribution lines you only have to give an initial Job briefing at the beginning of the project if the work being performed is repetitive and similar to other task? False – 1926.952(c)(1)At least one before each day or shift.
True or False: A competent person shall supervise the dismantling of scaffolding? “True – 1926.32(f)””Competent person”” means one who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them”
IAW Subpart M, what is the height of a top rail of a guardrail system? 1926.502(b)(1)42 inches plus or minus 3 inches.
When must a material chute be enclosed during demolition operations? 1926.852(b)(All materials chutes, or sections thereof, at an angle of more than 45 deg. from the horizontal, shall be entirely enclosed,)
“Define “”Type B”” soil.” (i) Cohesive soil with an unconfined compressive strength greater than (0.5 tsf but less than 1.5 tsf).
True or False: A masonry wall must be braced when it reaches 6 feet in height? False – 1926.706(b)(All masonry walls over eight feet in height shall be adequately braced to prevent overturning) and to prevent collapse unless the wall is adequately supported so that it will not overturn or collapse. The bracing shall remain in place until permanent supporting elements of the structure are in place.
True or False: On temporary stairs, handrails must have a minimum clearance of 4 inches? False – 1926.1052(c)(11)Handrails that will not be a permanent part of the structure being built shall have a (minimum clearance of 3 inches between the handrail and walls).
“What are the requirements for a “”limited access zone”” for masonry construction?” 1926.706(a)Equal to the height plus 4 feet.
What is the max intended load for self-supporting portable ladders? 1926.1053(a)(1)(i)4 times the maximum intended load.
True or False: During Steel Erection, controlled decking zone can be used as fall protection up to a maximum height of 50 feet? False – 1926.760(c)Up to 30 feet
In accordance with (IAW) subpart P, appendix B, figure B-1, when performing short-term excavations, what is the sloped ratio, duration limit, and depth limit when excavating Type A soil? Simple slope excavations which are open (24 hours or less (short term) and which are 12 feet or less in depth shall have a maximum allowable slope of ½:1).
When must portable ladders be removed from service? “1926.1053(b)(16)Immediately with any kind of defect and shall be marked in a manner that readily identifies them as defective, or be tagged with “”Do Not Use”” or similar language, and shall be withdrawn from service until repaired.”
When is cross bracing on a scaffold acceptable as a midrail? 1926.451(g)(4)(xv)Crossbracing is acceptable in place of a midrail when the crossing point of two braces is between (20 inches and 30 inches)
True or False: Material handling rigging equipment only needs to be inspected once daily? False – 1926.251(a)(1)Rigging equipment for material handling shall be inspected (prior to use on each shift and as necessary) during its use to ensure that it is safe. Defective rigging equipment shall be removed from service.
Who has the authority to stop crane operations? Whenever there is a concern as to safety, the (operator) must have the authority to stop and refuse to handle loads until a qualified person has determined that safety has been assured.
IAW 1926.1419, during operations when is the operator required to safely stop operations? 1926.1419(f)During operations requiring signals, the ability to transmit signals between the operator and signal person must be maintained. If that ability is interrupted at any time, the operator must safely stop operations requiring signals until it is reestablished and a proper signal is given and understood.
Who is responsible for training crane signal personnel? 1926.1430(b)(The employer) must train each employee who will be assigned to work as a signal persons.
True or False: Rollover Protection materials must perform at 10 degrees Fahrenheit? False – 1926.1001(f)(2)(iv)Material used in the ROPS must have the capability of performing at (zero degrees Fahrenheit).
What regulation cover training for powered industrial trucks? 1910.178
IAW Subpart A, which organization and regulation (incorporated by reference) covers eye and face protection? ANSI Z87.1
What is the hierarchical control method employers use to protect employees? Engineering Controls Administrative ControlsPPE
Respirators are covered by what regulation? 1910.134
IAW Subpart D, when is personnel certified first-aid training required? 1926.50(c)In the absence of an infirmary, clinic, hospital, or physician.
How should drinking water be dispensed from portable containers? 1926.51(a)(2)Portable containers used to dispense drinking water shall be capable of being (tightly closed, and equipped with a tap. Water shall not be dipped from containers).
True or False: IAW Subpart D paragraph L, excessive exposure to lead only has adverse effects on the male reproductive system? False – 1926.62(l)(2)(iv)Excessive exposure to lead will have adverse reproductive effects on both males and females.
Vertical Standard Vertical standard apply to a specific industry (I.E.) Construction 1926
LOI – Letter of Interpretation OSHA has received many requests for clarification about their standards from employers and individuals. When OSHA responds to these questions they will do so with a letter of Interpretation.
Multi-Employer work sight policy creating employer – one who creates the hazard has the duty to inform other contractors
Construction Fatal Four FallsStruck By ObjectsElectrocutions Caught-in-between
Inspectors 2,100
Citations and Penalties WillfullSeriousOther-than SeriousRepeated
Employer must report to OSHA All work-related fatalities within 8hrsand all inpatient hospitalization, amputations and losses of an eye within 24hrs.
- Poor housekeeping is responsible for several _ hazards. A. Crane and derrick B. Ergonomic C. Fall protection D. Aisles and passageway Poor housekeeping, such as wet floors, debris and other protruding objects, can create a hazardous . aisle or passageway
- Who is required to pay for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in most situations? A. Employer and Employee B. Employer C. Employee D. OSHA should pay for and provide PPE in most situations. The employer
- In construction work, fall protection is needed at how many feet above a lower level (excluding scaffolds)? A. 4 B. 5 C. 6 D. 7 In construction work, fall protection is needed at above a lower level. 6 feet or more
- A struck-by rolling object injury or death can occur when: A. Traffic signals aren’t posted around construction areas at hazard points B. Workers don’t receive safety training C. No worker symbols are used to alert road users of workers on or near roadway D. All of the above A struck-by rolling object injury or death can occur when , and/or . traffic signals aren’t posted around construction areas at hazard points, workers don’t receive safety training
- OSHA covers: A. All employees and their employers under federal authority B. All employees C. All of the above D. Self employed OSHA covers . all employees and their employers under federal authority
- A case of injury or illness is work related if an event or exposure in the work environment either caused or contributed to the resulting condition. A. True B. False A case of injury or illness if an event or exposure in the work environment either caused or contributed to the resulting condition. is work related
- OSHA inspections are _ conducted without advance notice. A. Almost always B. Sometimes C. Never D. Always OSHA inspections are conducted without advance notice. almost always
- Spoil piles and/or equipment must be kept at least _ feet back from the edge of the excavation. A. 15 B. 20 C. 5 D. 2 Spoil piles and/or equipment must be kept at least back from the edge of the excavation. 2 feet
- When positioning your body at a computer workstation, the head should be level or bent slightly forward, forward facing and balanced. Generally it is in-line with _. A. The hands B. The legs C. The torso D. The feet When positioning your body at a computer workstation, generally your head should be in-line with . your torso
- Employers are required to post the OSHA Job Safety and Health – It’s the Law poster in your workplace. A. True B. False Employers are required to post the OSHA Job Safety and Health – It’s the Law poster in your workplace.