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Transcript of DOE OSHA Update John Newquist December 6, 2011. CSP Today.
DOEOSHA Update
John Newquist
December 6, 2011
CSP Today
One VPP Site on Arc Flash
An outside contractor conducted an evaluation in 2008 to determine hazard categories related to NFPA 70E.
Ninety percent of the electrical panels are rated at Category 0. Signs have been posted on the panels, listing the protection boundaries, PPE, arc
flash category, etc. Some of the electrical equipment is rated at Category 1 and 2. The switchgear is
rated at Category 3, but this is only accessed by the utility company. According to the VPP site, their employees would only be exposed to Category 0
equipment. No employees are not allowed to work on live equipment, but would perform testing
to ensure the power was off. The employees are provided with electrical-rated gloves and PPE. Insulated tools
are available. Electrical contractors working on Category 1 and/or Category 2 equipment would be
required to wear appropriate PPE. If the contractor works on live electrical equipment, the contractor must complete an
electrical permit, at which time, safety procedures/requirements would be reviewed.
Trends• 65 Sigcases• History 8%• Incentives &
DART• Grinnel Case
subpeona• 40 y.o. most death (50
next)• Mediation by AD
Seven Hot Works Keys from CSB
1. Use Alternatives
2. Analyze the Hazards
3. Monitor the Atmosphere
4. Test the Area
5. Use Written Permits
6. Train Thoroughly
7. Supervise Contractors
Problem
Over a hundred boiler explosions and fires in the last ten years.
These are pressure vessels.
People assigned to operate and maintain the boilers have little or no boiler safety training.
Some basics on working with machinery In the case of Michele Dufault’s death, OSHA “told
Yale the lathe lacked required safeguards and that the school's policies and practices for its operation were unsafe.”
Guarding protects workers from “hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks,” and these guards are an obligation of the employer to the worker - 1910.212(a)(1)
Small Explosion at UConn Research Lab Sep 27, 2011A small chemical explosion in a research
building laboratory has left one person with minor injuries.
The incident happened at about 2:45 p.m. Tuesday at the Cell and Genome Sciences Building, which is across the street from the health center's main campus in Farmington. The building has been evacuated as a precaution and it's not clear when it will reopen.
What is the training of lab personnel?
FY 2007 – FY 2011 (Oct 1 – Sep 12 )Significant Cases
107121 120
164
201
0
50
100
150
200
250
FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11
Region V, Major Issues Sig Cases FY 11
16 – LO/TO, machine guarding 9 – trenching 6 – Grain 4 – Falls (General Industry) 3 – 1910.269 electrical power transmission 6 – Roofing/Falls/Scaffolds 3 – PSM 3 – PIV 3 - Federal Agencies 12 – Health
Blink!• Cave-in w 7
inspections and fatal• HF release w PSM
issues
Let the Contractor Go In?
Blink! You make the call…
Bottom of a cupola. Contractor.
Rate of Fatal Work InjuriesContinues to Drop, 1992 – 2009p
3.83.7
3.3
4.5
4.84.84.9
5.35.25.2
4.54.3 4.3
4.0 4.04.1
4.0 4.0
3
4
4
5
5
6
92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09pSource: US Bureau of Labor Statistics .
Fatality rates are down 37.7% since 1994
Fatal Work Injuries per 100,000 Workers
Region V FAT-CAT I nspections (FY 2000 - FY 2010)190
164
170
166
160
142
147
144
118 127
125
142
129
126 134
116
114
110
0
50
100
150
200
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
Inspections Opened Actual Deaths
Inspections
Risk Frequency
Mapping Fatals Safety +
Health Sectors
Confined Space ~120
Industrial Hygiene
Focus are as part of OSHA’s operating plan More industrial hygiene sampling Focus on noise sampling, citation, and
abatement of noise hazards Focus on health hazard documentation and
abatement of hazards Focus on removal of workers from health
related hazards
National Emphasis Programs (not LEP)
• Chemical Plants / PSM• Amputations• Trenching• Crystalline Silica• Lead
• Combustible Dust• Federal Agency• Air Traffic Control Towers• Flavorings• Recordkeeping• Primary Metals
Region V Local Emphasis Programs for FY11
Fall Hazards in Construction Primary MetalsBuilding Renovation/Rehabilitation (Gut
Rehab)Amputation Targeting in GI Powered Industrial Vehicles (Construction
& GI)Grain
IH Problem #1 Noise• BLS
• 125,000+ workers w permanent, hearing loss since 2004
• In 2008 alone, 22,000 hearing loss cases were reported
“Effective hearing conservation program?”
Monitoring
Engineering, work practice, and administrative controls
Hearing protectors with an adequate noise reduction rating
Employee training and education in hazards and protection measures Baselines and annual audiometry
#2 Lead• Requires compliance
with 1910.1025• Overexposure can
occur in less than 5 minutes when torch cutting or painting
Bottom of a cupola. Contractor.
#3 Silica
• 150-200 deaths a year (2004)
• 1150-1200 deaths a year (1968)
• Yet….one company had 3 silicosis and 10x+ severe respiratory diseases
#4 Copper Fumes - Welding• Copper is
inhalation hazard affecting respiratory system
• Mild steel (red iron) and carbon steel contain manganese
• Manganese may cause Parkinson's disease What do you see?
#5 Total Dust
• All the things not regulated.
• Good, bad, or indifferent?
• Air blowing!• Combustible?• Edible?
#6 Iron Oxide -Welding• Metal fume fever • Direct Draw or
forced ventilation should be used
• Personal Protective Equipment should be used
• Bystanders should be protected as well
#7 Carbon Monoxide
• Generators are most common problem of CO
• Heaters out of tune are another cause
• CO TWA is 50 ppm• Others set levels
25 ppm
#8 Hex Chrome
• Stainless steel contains nickel and chromium
• Some cements
Where to Start?
Risk Management – Frequent Risks/High Severity
Job Hazard Analysis Operating Procedures Emergency
Procedures Training Incident Investigations Audits
Job Safety Analysis Blank form- Copy for use at the workplace
Item Work activity Hazard Risk control Persons responsible Completion
Number Break the job down into steps
What could harm someone? What can be done to make the job safe?
Who will make sure it happens?
Date and signoff
Future
More Sector targeting vs. DART
More JHAs More guidance
documents Business case for
safety OIS
Ever see a large corporation have one secured single sign on with multiple devices at multiple locations using cloud emails and access to all its software platforms?
OSHA Standards Most Frequently Cited ViolationsRegion V
1. Machine Guarding, General2. Hazard Communication-Program3. Hazard Communication, Training4. Lockout/Tagout Procedures5. Lockout/Tagout Program6. Powered Industrial Trucks7. Machine Guarding, Point of
Operation8. Lockout/Tagout, Periodic
inspections9. Hazard Assessment & PPE
Selection10. Guarding Floor & Wall
Openings & Holes
General Industry1. Fall Protection, Residential2. Fall Protection, Training3. Safety program, frequent &
regular inspections4. Ladders5. Eye & Face Protection6. Head Protection7. Scaffolds, Fall Protection8. Fall Protection, General9. Safety program10. Excavations
Construction
