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Slide 1 - Introduction to OSHA 2-hour Lesson Directorate of Training and Education OSHA Training Institute
Slide 2 - Lesson Overview Purpose: To provide workers with introductory information about OSHA Topics: Why is OSHA important to you? What rights do you have under OSHA? What responsibilities does your employer have under OSHA? What do the OSHA standards say? How are OSHA inspections conducted? Where can you go for help? 2
Slide 3 - OSHA began because, until 1970, there were no national laws for safety and health hazards. On average, 15 workers die every day from job injuries Over 5,600 Americans die from workplace injuries annually Over 4 million non-fatal workplace injuries and illnesses are reported 3 Topic 1: Why is OSHA Important to You?
Slide 4 - Discussion Questions When, during your work experience, did you first hear about OSHA? What did you think about OSHA then? What do you think OSHA’s job is? 4
Slide 5 - Group Activity: FAT/CAT Report Handout #1: Weekly Fatality/Catastrophe Report Each group reviews the handout and selects an incident to discuss Have full class share what they discussed in the groups 5
Slide 6 - OSHA stands for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, an agency of the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA’s responsibility is worker safety and health protection 6 On December 29, 1970, President Nixon signed the OSH Act This Act created OSHA, the agency, which formally came into being on April 28, 1971 History of OSHA
Slide 7 - OSHA Coverage Activity 7
Slide 8 - OSHA’s Mission The mission of OSHA is to save lives, prevent injuries and protect the health of America’s workers. Some of the things OSHA does to carry out its mission are: developing job safety and health standards and enforcing them through worksite inspections, maintaining a reporting and recordkeeping system to keep track of job-related injuries and illnesses, and providing training programs to increase knowledge about occupational safety and health. 8
Slide 9 - Why was OSHA necessary? What is OSHA’s mission? Why is this training important? Questions for Review 9
Slide 10 - Topic 2: What Rights Do You Have Under OSHA? You have the right to: A safe and healthful workplace Know about hazardous chemicals Information about injuries and illnesses in your workplace Complain or request hazard correction from employer Training Hazard exposure and medical records File a complaint with OSHA Participate in an OSHA inspection Be free from retaliation for exercising safety and health rights 10
Slide 11 - Worker Rights Handout #2: OSHA Poster Have you seen this poster at your place of work? Creation of OSHA provided workers the right to a safe and healthful workplace 11
Slide 12 - The creation of OSHA provided workers the right to a safe and healthful workplace. 12 Your Right to… Section 5(a)(1) of the OSH Act states: “Each employer shall furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees."
Slide 13 - Employers must have a written, complete hazard communication program that includes information on: 13 Your Right to… Container labeling, Safety Data Sheets (SDSs), and Worker training. The training must include the physical and health hazards of the chemicals and how workers can protect themselves; including specific procedures the employer has implemented to protect workers, such as work practices, emergency procedures, and personal protective equipment.
Slide 14 - Handout #3: SDS Example What information does the SDS provide? Has anyone seen an SDS in their workplace? Were the instructions on the SDS followed in their workplace? Has anyone worked with hazardous substances without an SDS? 14
Slide 15 - OSHA’s Recordkeeping rule requires most employers with more than 10 workers to keep a log of injuries and illnesses. 15 Your Right to… Workers have the right to review the current log, as well as the logs stored for the past 5 years. Workers also have the right to view the annually posted summary of the injuries and illnesses (OSHA 300A).
Slide 16 - Workers may bring up safety and health concerns in the workplace to their employers without fear of discharge or discrimination, as long as the complaint is made in good faith. OSHA regulations [29CFR 1977.9(c)] protect workers who complain to their employer about unsafe or unhealthful conditions in the workplace. 16 Your Right to…
Slide 17 - Workers have a right to get training from employers on a variety of health and safety hazards and standards that employers must follow. 17 Your Right to… Some required training covers topics such as, lockout-tagout, bloodborne pathogens, noise, confined spaces, fall hazards in construction, personal protective equipment, along with a variety of other subjects.
Slide 18 - 1910.1020: right to examine & copy records Examples of toxic substances and harmful physical agents are: Metals and dusts, such as, lead, cadmium, and silica. Biological agents, such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Physical stress, such as noise, heat, cold, vibration, repetitive motion, and ionizing and non-ionizing radiation. 18 Your Right to…
Slide 19 - Workers may file a complaint with OSHA if they believe a violation of a safety or health standard, or an imminent danger situation, exists in the workplace. Workers may request that their name not be revealed to the employer. If a worker files a complaint, they have the right to find out OSHA’s action on the complaint and request a review if an inspection is not made. 19 Your Right to…
Slide 20 - Employee representative can accompany OSHA inspector Workers can talk to the inspector privately. Workers may point out hazards, describe injuries, illnesses or near misses that resulted from those hazards and describe any concern you have about a safety or health issue. Workers can find out about inspection results, abatement measures and may object to dates set for violation to be corrected. 20 Your Right to…
Slide 21 - Workers have the right to be free from retaliation for exercising safety and health rights. Workers have a right to seek safety and health on the job without fear of punishment. This right is spelled out in Section 11(c) of the OSH Act. Workers have 30 days to contact OSHA if they feel they have been punished for exercising their safety and health rights. 21 Your Right to…
Slide 22 - What does an SDS tell you? What are some worker rights related to injury and illness reporting? Name some standards or hazards where workers must be trained. Questions for Review 22
Slide 23 - Provide a workplace free from recognized hazards and comply with OSHA standards Provide training required by OSHA standards Keep records of injuries and illnesses Provide medical exams when required by OSHA standards and provide workers access to their exposure and medical records Not discriminate against workers who exercise their rights under the Act (Section 11(c)) Post OSHA citations and abatement verification notices Provide and pay for PPE 23
Slide 24 - Employers are Required to: KEEP RECORDS OF INJURIES AND ILLNESSES 24
Slide 25 - Handout #6: OSHA 300 Log Number of workers that are getting injured or ill The types of injuries and illnesses reported The jobs and departments where the most severe injuries or illnesses are occurring 25
Slide 26 - Employers are Required to: PROVIDE AND PAY FOR PPE Handout #7: Employers Must Provide and Pay for PPE Does anyone wear personal protective equipment on their job? Employers are required to determine if PPE should be used to protect their workers. Rule was effective on February 13, 2008 and implemented by May 15, 2008. 26
Slide 27 - What are some of the responsibilities employers have related to OSHA recordkeeping? Which section of the OSH Act prohibits employers from discriminating against workers for exercising their safety and health rights? What are some types of PPE that employers must pay for? Questions for Review 27
Slide 28 - Topic 4: What do the OSHA Standards Say? OSHA standards fall into four categories: General Industry, Construction, Maritime, and Agriculture. OSHA issues standards for a wide variety of workplace hazards Where there are no specific OSHA standards, employers must comply with The General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) 28
Slide 29 - Click: Most Frequently Cited (MFC) Standards to view current data To search MFC data on this webpage: “Select number of employees in establishment,” select ALL or one of the options listed “Federal or State Jurisdiction,” select Federal or, from the dropdown menu, a specific state “SIC,” select ALL for all Industry groups, C for Construction, D for Manufacturing (General Industry), or 373 and 449 for Maritime Shown are search results for: All sizes of establishments, in Federal jurisdiction, with Construction SIC codes 29 Most Frequently Cited Standards
Slide 30 - Handout #8a: General Industry What is the Subpart for Personal Protective Equipment? What is the Subpart for Machinery and Machine Guarding? What topic does 1910, Subpart H cover? Classroom Exercise: OSHA Standards 30
Slide 31 - Handout #8b: Construction What is the Subpart for Fall Protection? What is the Subpart for Fire Protection and Prevention? What topic does 1926, Subpart K cover? Classroom Exercise: OSHA Standards 31
Slide 32 - Handout #8c: Maritime What is the 29 CFR 1915 Subpart for Tools and Related Equipment? What is the 29 CFR 1917 Subpart for Personal Protection? What topic does 29 CFR 1918, Subpart H cover? Classroom Exercise: OSHA Standards 32
Slide 33 - What are the OSHA Construction standards also called? What are the General Industry standards also called? What are 29 CFR Parts 1915, 1917 and 1918 referred to as? Questions for Review 33
Slide 34 - The OSH Act authorizes OSHA compliance safety and health officers (CSHOs) to conduct workplace inspections at reasonable times. OSHA conducts inspections without advance notice, except in rare circumstances (e.g. Imminent Danger) In fact, anyone who tells an employer about an OSHA inspection in advance can receive fines and a jail term. 34
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Slide 37 - Give an example of a reason why OSHA would conduct an inspection at your workplace. What are the types of OSHA violations? Questions for Review 37
Slide 38 - Sources within the workplace/worksite Sources outside the workplace/worksite How to file an OSHA complaint 38
Slide 39 - Employer or supervisor, co-workers and union representatives Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for information on chemicals Labels and warning signs Employee orientation manuals or other training materials Work tasks and procedures instruction 39
Slide 40 - OSHA website: http://www.osha.gov and OSHA offices (you can call or write) Compliance Assistance Specialists in the area offices National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) – OSHA’s sister agency OSHA Training Institute Education Centers Doctors, nurses, other health care providers Public libraries Other local, community-based resources 40
Slide 41 - Handout #11: Identifying Safety and Health Problems in the Workplace Review handout to become more aware of workplace hazards Discuss if anyone has discovered safety and/or health problems in the workplace/site 41
Slide 42 - Download the OSHA complaint form from OSHA’s website File the complaint online Workers can file a complaint A worker representative can file a complaint Telephone or visit local regional or area offices to discuss your concerns Complete the form – be specific and include appropriate details OSHA determines if an inspection is necessary Workers do not have to reveal their name 42
Slide 43 - Handout #12a: General Industry Each group reviews the handout and discusses the industry-specific scenario Groups need to determine what information would be important to include in their complaint Have the class discuss the group’s results: What was included in the complaint? What was added to the complaint? Group Activity: Filing a Complaint 43
Slide 44 - Handout #12b: Construction Each group reviews the handout and discusses the industry-specific scenario Groups need to determine what information would be important to include in their complaint Have the class discuss the group’s results: What was included in the complaint? What was added to the complaint? Group Activity: Filing a Complaint 44
Slide 45 - Handout #12c: Maritime Each group reviews the handout and discusses the industry-specific scenario Groups need to determine what information would be important to include in their complaint Have the class discuss the group’s results: What was included in the complaint? What was added to the complaint? Group Activity: Filing a Complaint 45
Slide 46 - What are some resources inside the workplace that will help you find information on safety and health issues? What are some resources outside the workplace that will help you find information on safety and health issues? Questions for Review 46
Slide 47 - This lesson covered: The importance of OSHA, including the history of safety and health regulation leading to the creation of OSHA and OSHA’s mission; Worker rights under OSHA; Employer responsibilities; OSHA standards; OSHA inspections; and Safety and health resources, including how to file a complaint. 47
Slide 48 - Thank You!