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Safety and Health Working Group Meeting January 24, 2006

Safety and Health Working Group Meeting January 24, 2006. Status Report By Stephen Mallinger, CIH. Hazard Communication. Discussion at last session During 109 th , doing program reviews Still have instances of no program or major deficiencies At the end of warning period for offices.

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Safety and Health Working Group Meeting January 24, 2006

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  1. Safety and Health Working Group MeetingJanuary 24, 2006 Status Report By Stephen Mallinger, CIH

  2. Hazard Communication • Discussion at last session • During 109th , doing program reviews • Still have instances of no program or major deficiencies • At the end of warning period for offices OOC 109th Biennial Inspections

  3. Hazard Communication (continued) • Good programs should identify toxic chemicals • MSDS should list ingredients • MSDS should be organized for quick retrieval • Program should be more than binder OOC 109th Biennial Inspections

  4. Methylene ChlorideFound 6 Instances of Use OOC 109th Biennial Inspections

  5. Hazard Communication (continued) • OOC provides advice and assistance • Working with LOC and CAO on campus wide improvements • If you need assistance, don’t be afraid to come to us • We will and have asked for copy anyway • Lack of good program could result in enforcement OOC 109th Biennial Inspections

  6. Hazard Communication (continued) • Haz Com is not Haz Whopper • 1910.1200 is different from 1910.120(q) • Can not have generic Haz Com Program: must be tailored to chemicals • Employees trained on chemicals they use OOC 109th Biennial Inspections

  7. Other Program Reviews • Portable fire extinguisher training • No training, no use • Confined space – 1910.146 • Labeling permit required areas only • Asbestos awareness for employees • Damaged or disturbed asbestos materials OOC 109th Biennial Inspections

  8. Other Program Reviews (continued) • ADA Office Inspection issues • Measuring door opening forces • Magazine rack height: old style too low • Wheelchair access - width • Special evacuation plans • Employees self-identify to police • Buddy system has flaws OOC 109th Biennial Inspections

  9. Other Program Reviews (continued) • Emergency Action Plans - 1910.38 • What to do in case of emergency • Routes to closest exits • Employees trained on plan • Different types of emergencies • Frequency of drills OOC 109th Biennial Inspections

  10. Specific Hazards • Electrical Hazards & Fire Safety • Finding many bare wires or live contacts • Problems not reported by employees for repair • Educating staff using Fast Facts • Hand out copies during inspections • Can be retrieved from OOC Web site OOC 109th Biennial Inspections

  11. Current Fast Facts • Slips, Trips and Falls (newest) • Damaged Power Cords • Electric Panel Accessibility • Extension Cords • Fire Doors • Space Heaters • Sprinklers OOC 109th Biennial Inspections

  12. Upcoming Fast Factshttp://www.compliance.gov/forms-pubs/forms-pubs.html • Portable Fire Extinguishers • Smoke Detectors • Exposed, Energized Wiring • Fire Wall Penetrations • Improper Signage • More + OOC 109th Biennial Inspections

  13. Specific Hazards (continued) • Lack of space in most buildings • Add more people to current space • Egress deficient capacity in floors/buildings • Leads to inadequate workspace egress width • 18 inches required single person access • 28 inches required for multiple people OOC 109th Biennial Inspections

  14. Lack of SpaceAlso Results in • Frequent extension cord use • Some running under rugs • Daisy chaining power strips (11 in series is record) • Other non-approved electrical devices • Cube taps, cheater converters, bad plugs • Vertical clearance with sprinkler heads OOC 109th Biennial Inspections

  15. Lack of Space (continued) • All Office Safety Awards were given to offices having modular furniture • Modular furniture must have electrical connections • Just renovated offices are better • In-charge person must actively monitor hazards OOC 109th Biennial Inspections

  16. Stephen Mallinger724-9235stma@loc.govFax 426-1663 www.compliance.gov Questions?

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