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Regulations OVERVIEW

Regulations OVERVIEW. Instructional Goal The participant will develop a better understanding of how to read and understand OSHA regulations and related requirements that lead to a safer work environment during hazardous waste site activities. REGULATION OVERVIEW.

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Regulations OVERVIEW

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  1. Regulations OVERVIEW Instructional Goal The participant will develop a better understanding of how to read and understand OSHA regulations and related requirements that lead to a safer work environment during hazardous waste site activities.

  2. REGULATION OVERVIEW The OccupationalSafety and Health Act (OSHAct) went into effect on April 28, 1971. Employers must ensure that workers have a safe and healthy environment. The OSHAct places responsibility on employers and employees. The OSHAct resulted in the creation of OSHA.

  3. The Occupational Safetyand Health Act of 1970 Purpose is “...toassure so far as possible every working man and woman in the Nation safe and healthful working conditions and to preserve our human resources.” General Duty Clause 5.(a)(1)

  4. STANDARDS General Industry Maritime Construction Agriculture

  5. Employee Rights • Be informed of your rights and responsibilities • Review COPIES of appropriate OSHA standards..... • Request info on health and safety from employer • Receive adequate training and info on workplace safety and health hazards • Request an OSHA investigation • Be advised of OSHA’s actions

  6. Employee Rights • Have authorized employee rep. accompany OSHA officer. • Respond to OSHA officer questions • Observe any monitoring......... • Review injury/accident logs • Request a closing discussion • Submit a written request to NIOSH...

  7. Employee Rights • Object to an abatement (written, 15 days) • Be notified by employer if there is a variance • Submit information or comment to OSHA • Exercise your rights without fear

  8. Employee Responsibilities • Read OSHA poster • Comply with standards • Follow SOPs and wear required PPE • Report hazardous conditions to supervisor • Cooperate with OSHA • Exercise OSHAct rights in responsible manner

  9. Employer Responsibilities • Report to nearest OSHA office within 8 hours fatal accident or hospitalization of 3 or more employees • Post work related injuries yearly - Feb. • Post OSHA poster in prominent place • Cooperate with OSHA compliance officer

  10. HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD 29 CFR 1910.1200 The employer’s Haz Com program must include: Conduct a chemical inventory. Obtain and file MSDSs for all chemicals. Label all containers. Train employees about the hazards. The Haz Com program must be written and available to employees.

  11. Understanding OSHA StandardsORIGIN OF OSHA STANDARDS Consensus Standards American National Standards Institute (ANSI) National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Proprietary Standards Pre-existing Federal Laws

  12. Applicable OSHA Standards OSHA enforces standards issued under earlier Acts where they apply

  13. HORIZONTAL ANDVERTICAL STANDARDS Horizontal Standards General standards that apply to any employer in any industry. i.e. - Fire protection Vertical Standards Standards relevant only to a particular industry. i.e. - Construction standards

  14. CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS Is a codification of the general and permanent rules published in the Federal Register. 50 Titles Chapters Parts

  15. REGULATIONS OVERVIEWCode of Federal Regulations • Labor: Protection of the worker (29) • EPA: Protection of the environment (40) • DOT: Protection during transportation of hazardous materials (49)

  16. COPIES OF STANDARDS • Federal Register - Subscriptions are available from the Government Printing Office(GPO). • Code of Federal Regulations - Published annually and available from the GPO. • OSHA CD-ROM - Electronic copy of text of OSHA regulations, some documents, and technical information from OSHA Computerized Information System.

  17. 29 CFR 1910.110 (b) (13) (ii) (b) (7) (iii) Code of TitleFed. Reg. PartSectionParagraphs 29 CFR 1910 .110 (b) (13) (ii) (B) (7) (iii) “Portable containers shall not be taken into buildings except as provided in paragraph (b)(6)(i) of this section.” *Standards promulgated before 1979 may be identified as follows: 1910.304(f)(5)(iv)(f)(1). An italicized letter is used instead of a capital one in the fourth set of parentheses.

  18. ActivityCFR Paragraph Numbering System (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) ... (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) ... (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) ... (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) ... (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) ... (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) ...

  19. Keys to Understanding • Promulgated and published in the Federal Register -- Preambles and comments • Scope and Application -- 1st paragraph -- read carefully • Definitions • Appendices - some mandatory, some voluntary

  20. Hazardous Material Legislation EPA defines hazardous wasteas “a hazardous substance that has no commercial value”

  21. Hazardous Material Legislation Hazardous Waste Regulated by RCRA 1976 Hazardous Waste • Listed • F-List: non-specific source • K-List: specific source • P and U-List: off-spec commercial product • Characteristic • Ignitability, Corrosivity, Reactivity, Toxicity • Cradle to Grave

  22. Hazardous Material Legislation EPAs CERCLA Regulations 1980 The Super Fund • Regulations require reporting spills of hazardous chemicals to National Response Center • Determines who pays for clean-up of hazardous waste sites

  23. Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response 29 CFR 1910.120(a) Who is covered under this rule? Anyone who is: 1) Cleaning up hazardous waste sites 2) Working with hazardous waste at TSD’s 3) Responding to emergencies involving hazardous material releases.

  24. Hazardous waste site clean-up operations Paragraphs (b) - (o) RCRA hazardous waste operations at TSDs Paragraph (p) HAZWOPER REGULATIONS OSHAs Hazardous Waste and Emergency Response Standard 1910.120 Emergency Response to Hazardous Substance Release Paragraph (q)

  25. HAZWOPER REGULATIONS 29 CFR 1910.120(b)-(o) b) Safety and health program c) Site characterization and analysis d) Site control e) Training

  26. HAZWOPER REGULATIONS 29 CFR 1910.120(b)-(o) f) Medical surveillance g) Engineering controls, work practices, & personal protective equipment h) Monitoring i) Informational programs

  27. HAZWOPER REGULATIONS 29 CFR 1910.120(b)-(o) j) Handling drums and containers k) Decontamination l) Emergency response by employees at waste sites m) Illumination n) Sanitation o) New technology

  28. HAZWOPER REGULATIONS 29 CFR 1910.120 Appendices • Appendix A - Personal Protective Equipment Test Methods • Appendix B - General descriptions and discussion of levels of protection and protective gear • Appendix C - Compliance Guidelines • Appendix D - References • Appendix E - Guidelines for Training Curriculum

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