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Introduction to OSHAIntroduction to OSHA

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What is OSHA?What is OSHA?

Occupational S afetyand Health AdministrationResponsible for worker safety and healthprotection

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Is there a need for OSHA?Is there a need for OSHA?

About 6,000 deaths from workplace injuries

An estimated 50,000 deaths from illnessescause by workplace exposures6 million non-fatal workplace injuries

Injuries alone cost U.S. businesses morethan $125 billion

Each year...

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Has OSHA made a difference?Has OSHA made a difference?

C ut the work-related fatality rate in half Reduced overall injury and illness rates inindustries where OSHA concentrated itsattention

Virtually eliminated brown lung disease inthe textile industry, andReduced trenching and excavation fatalitiesby 35 percent

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Since 1970 OSHA has:

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What does OSHA do?What does OSHA do?

Encourages employers and employees to reduceworkplace hazards and implement new or improveexisting safety and health programs

Develops and enforces mandatory job safety andhealth standardsMaintains a reporting and recordkeeping system tomonitor job-related injuries and illnesses

Provides assistance, training and other supportprograms to help employers and workers

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Who is covered by the OSH Act?Who is covered by the OSH Act?

All employees and their employers under FederalGovernment authorityC overage provided either directly by federal OSHA or through an OSHA-approved state programDoes not cover the self-employed or immediatemembers of farm families that do not employ outsideworkers

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OSHA StandardsOSHA StandardsOSHA is responsible for writing and enforcingstandards that employers must follow

Where OSHA has not issued specificstandards, employers are responsible for following the OSH Act's General Duty C lauseStates with OSHA-approved programs must setstandards at least as effective as federalstandards

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What does OSHA require?What does OSHA require?

Determine which OSHA standardsapply to your workplaceFollow the OSHA standards andrequirements

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R ecordkeeping and R eportingR ecordkeeping and R eporting

Employers of 11 or more employeesmust maintain records of occupationalinjuries and illnesses

All employers must report to OSHAwithin 8 hours any accident thatresults in a fatality or in-patienthospitalization of 3 or moreemployees

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R ecordkeeping FormsR ecordkeeping Forms

Maintained on a calendar year basisSummary of records for

the previous year must beposted from Februarythrough April

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What are workers responsibilities?What are workers responsibilities?

Read the OSHA poster Follow the employers safety and health rules andwear or use all required gear and equipmentFollow safe work practices for your job, as directed

by your employer Report hazardous conditions to a supervisor or safetycommitteeReport hazardous conditions to OSHA, if employers

do not fix themC ooperate with OSHA inspectors

(see OSHAs Workers web page for more information)

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What are workers rights?What are workers rights?

Workers have a vital role to play in identifying andcorrecting problems in their workplaces, working withtheir employers whenever possible

Workers can complain to OSHA about workplaceconditions threatening their health or safety inperson, by telephone, by fax, by mail or electronicallythrough OSHAs web siteSection 11(c) of the OSH Act gives workers the right

to seek safe and healthful conditions on the jobwithout being disciplined or fired

(see OSHAs Workers web page for more information)

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What are employers rightsWhat are employers rights

and responsibilities?and responsibilities?Employers must provide a safe and healthfulworkplace free of recognized hazards and followthe OSHA standardsThe OSH Act grants employers important rights,particularly during and after an OSHA inspectionEmployers also provide training, medical

examinations and recordkeeping

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Workplace InspectionsWorkplace Inspections

Every establishment coveredby the OSH Act is subject toinspection by OSHA

compliance safety and healthofficers ( C SHO's)Most inspections are conductedwithout advance notice

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Inspection Process

Inspection Process

C SHO displays officialcredentials

Opening conferenceWalkaround inspectionC losing conference

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C onducting the Walkaround InspectionC onducting the Walkaround Inspection

C SHO and accompanying representatives(employer and employee) inspect theestablishment for potentially hazardous workingconditionsC SHO discusses possible corrective actionswith the employer C SHO may consult, at times privately, withemployees

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What happens after an OSHA inspection?What happens after an OSHA inspection?

OSHA may or may not issue citationsC itations inform employer and employees of theregulations and standards allegedly violated andof the proposed time for abatementEmployer must post a copy of each citation at or near place where violation occurred, for 3 days or until violation is corrected, whichever is longer

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Sources of AssistanceSources of Assistance

OSHA web site (www.osha.gov)C onsultation assistanceFederal and State area offices

Speakers, publications, a/v aids, technical advice

Training and educationOSHA Training Institute (OTI) and the OTIEducation C entersOSHA Outreach Training Program

OSHA Office of General Industry C ompliance AssistanceOSHA Office of State ProgramsVoluntary Protection Programs

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OSHA Web SiteOSHA Web Site

(www.osha.gov)(www.osha.gov) About OSHA (contacts, programs . . .)Events (conferences, hearings . . .)Library/Reading Room (statistics . . .)News Room (publications, news releases . . .)Outreach (technical links, training . . .)

Regulations & C ompliance (standards . . .)

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Where to Get OSHA StandardsWhere to Get OSHA Standards

Federal Register in public librariesor at the GPO web siteC D-ROM subscription through U.S.Government Printing Office (GPO)C ode of Federal Regulations ( C FR)in public libraries and through GPOOSHA web site - OSHA standards,interpretations, directives(www.osha.gov)

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C onsultation AssistanceC onsultation Assistance

Provided at no cost to employer Developed for smaller employers withmore hazardous operationsDelivered by state government agenciesor universities employing professionalsafety and health consultantsNo penalties are proposed or citationsissuedPossible violations of OSHA standards

are not reported to OSHA enforcementstaff unless employer fails to eliminateor control any serious hazard or imminent danger

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OSHA E mergency HotOSHA E mergency Hot- -LineLine

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Hot-line for reporting workplace safety or health emergenciesProvides a 24-hour point of contact to reportimminent dangers on the job

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SummarySummary

OSHA helps save lives and prevent injuriesOSHA balances a cooperative approach with

traditional enforcementOSHA standards are the enforceablerequirements for worker safety and healthInspections are OSHAs way to ensurecomplianceOSHA offers various means of assistance