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OSHA Update for ASSE. PRESENTED BY: Joan M. Spencer Compliance Assistance Specialist Tampa Area Office 813-626-1177. OSHA ’ s Mission. To Assure So Far as Possible Every Working Man and Woman in the Nation Safe and Healthful Working Conditions. 2011 - 44. 2011 - 390. 2011 - 433.
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OSHA Update for ASSE PRESENTED BY: Joan M. SpencerCompliance Assistance Specialist Tampa Area Office 813-626-1177
OSHA’s Mission To Assure So Far as Possible Every Working Man and Woman in the Nation Safe and Healthful Working Conditions...
2011 - 44 2011 - 390 2011 - 433 2011 - 226
National Emphasis Programs • Crystalline silica • Lead • Combustible dust • Oil refineries • Trenching hazards • Amputations • Shipbreaking • Chemical plants • Hexavalent Chromium • Nursing Homes • Isocyanates • Primary metals
Regional Emphasis Programs • Overhead Powerlines • Falls • Landscaping • Noise • Lead • Sanitation and Clean-up operations in “Food and Kindred Products”
Regional Emphasis Programs • Silica • Fork lifts • Maritime Inspections
Site Specific Targeting for 2012 • Effective Date – January 4, 2013 • 2011 OSHA Data Initiative - 2010 injury and illness data collected
SST 12 • 2,250 establishments – randomly from both the SST-11 Primary and Secondary lists – for inspection pursuant to the Evaluation Study. • The SST-12 primary inspection lists for federal jurisdiction Area Offices will be comprised of 1,260 establishments selected as part of the Evaluation Study. • Trigger DARTs and DAFWIIs different for manufacturing and non-manufacturing
SST 12 • Trigger DARTs and DAFWIIs different for manufacturing, non-manufacturing and nursing and personal care facilities • National Average CY 2009 and CY2010 DART – 1.8 • National Average CY 2009 and CY2010 DAFWII – 1.1 • Comprehensive Safety inspection, possible health inspection
SST 12 • Manufacturing establishments • DART rate at or above 7.0 or • DAFWII case rate at or above 5.0 • Non-manufacturing Establishments • DART rate at or above 15.0 or • DAFWII case rate at or above 14.0
Standards Rulemaking * Including Semiannual Regulatory Agenda published 11/26/2013
Standards in Pre-Rule Stage Infectious Diseases Reinforced Concrete in Construction and Preventing Backover Injuries and Fatalities Review/Lookback of OSHA Chemical Standards BloodbornePathogens Review * Process Safety Management And Flammable Liquids 1915 Subpart E Scaffolds, Ladders and Other Working Surfaces
Standards in Proposed Rule Stage • Amendments to the Cranes and Derricks in Construction Standard • Cranes and Derricks in Construction: Operator Certification • Approved State Plans for Occupational Safety and Health • Combustible Dust • Occupational Exposure to Beryllium
Standards in Proposed Rule Stage • Occupational Exposure to Crystalline Silica • Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses • Clarification of Employer's Obligation to Make and Maintain Accurate Records of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses • Injury and Illness Prevention Program • Updating OSHA Standards Based on National Consensus Standards Eye and Face Protection
Proposed Rule Phase Title: Combustible Dust The U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) completed a study of combustible dust hazards in late 2006, which identified 281 combustible dust incidents between 1980 and 2005 that killed 119 workers and injured another 718. CSB recommended OSHA to pursue a rulemaking on this issue. On July 31, 2005, OSHA published the Safety and Health Information Bulletin, "Combustible Dust in Industry: Preventing and Mitigating the Effects of Fire and Explosions." OSHA implemented a Combustible Dust National Emphasis Program (NEP) March 11, 2008. ANPRM October 21, 2009 – Stakeholder meetings - 2009 and 2010 Webchat for combustible dust - June 28, 2010. Initiate SBREFA – 4/00/2014.
Proposed Rule Phase • Title: Injury and Illness Prevention Program • It involves planning, implementing, evaluating, and improving processes and activities that protect employee safety and health. • Build on voluntary Safety and Health Program Management Guidelines), published in 1989, VPP, SHARP, ANSI/AIHA Z10 and Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series 18001. • Twelve States have similar rules. • Stakeholder Meetings - 06/03/2010 • Initiate SBREFA 0 - 1/06/2012 • NPRM - 09/00/2014
Proposed Rule Phase Title: Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses An updated and modernized reporting system would enable a more efficient and timely collection of data and would improve the accuracy and availability of the relevant records and statistics. This proposal involves modification to 29 CFR part 1904.41 to expand OSHA's legal authority to collect and make available injury and illness information required under part 1904. Stakeholder Meetings - 05/25/2010 Comment Period End - 06/18/2010 NPRM – 11/8/2013
Proposed Rule Phase Title: Occupational Exposure to Crystalline Silica OSHA permissible exposure limit (PEL) for general industry is based on a formula proposed by the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) in 1968 PEL for construction and shipyards (derived from ACGIH's 1970 Threshold Limit Value) is based on particle counting technology, which is considered obsolete. Completed SBREFA Report - 12/19/2003 Initiated Peer Review of Health Effects and Risk Assessment - 05/22/2009 Completed Peer Review - 01/24/2010 NPRM - 09/12/13
Proposed Silica Standard • OSHA is proposing two separate regulatory texts • one for general industry and maritime • one for construction • https://www.osha.gov/silica/index.html
Proposed Silica Standard • 50 ug/m3 respirable crystalline silica • Preferred methods for controlling exposure • Respiratory protection, • Medical surveillance, • Hazard communication, and Recordkeeping.
Proposed Rule Phase Title: Occupational Exposure to Beryllium 1999 and 2001, OSHA was petitioned to issue an emergency temporary standard by the United Steel Workers, Public Citizen Health Research Group, and others. OSHA is currently conducting a scientific peer review of its draft risk assessment Economic peer review was scheduled to be completed in June 2011. Request for Information 11/26/2002 67 FR 70707 Request For Information Comment Period End 02/24/2003 SBREFA Report Completed 01/23/2008 Initiated Peer Review of Health Effects and Risk Assessment 03/22/2010 Complete Peer Review 11/19/2010 NPRM 04/00/2014
Standards in Final Rule Stage • Procedures for Handling Employee Retaliation Complaints Under: • National Transit Systems Security Act; • Surface Transportation Assistance Act; • Federal Railroad Safety Act, • Consumer Financial Protection Act; • Corporate and Criminal Fraud Accountability Act of 2002; • Seaman's Protection Act; • Affordable Care Act; • FDA Food Safety Modernization Act
Standards in Final Rule Stage • Occupational Injury and Illness Recording and Reporting Requirements--NAICS Update and Reporting Revisions • Vertical Tandem Lifts • Walking Working Surfaces and Personal Fall Protection Systems (Slips, Trips, and Fall Prevention) • Confined Spaces in Construction • Electric Power Transmission and Distribution; Electrical Protective Equipment
Final Rule Phase Title: Occupational Injury and Illness Recording and Reporting Requirements--NAICS Update and Reporting Revisions OSHA is proposing to update appendix A to subpart B of part 1904 to include North American Industry Classification System (NAICS and based on more recent occupational injury and illness rates. Report to OSHA the occurrence of fatalities and certain injuries. NPRM - 06/22/2011 NPRM Comment Period End - 09/20/2011 Notice of Reopening of Record - 09/28/2011 Comment Period End - 10/28/2011 Final Action 04/00/2014
Final Rule Phase Title: Confined Spaces in Construction Abstract: In January 1993, OSHA issued a general industry rule to protect employees who enter confined spaces - 1910.146). This standard does not apply to the construction industry because of unique characteristics of construction worksites. Pursuant to discussions with the United Steel Workers of America that led to a settlement agreement regarding the general industry standard, OSHA agreed to issue a proposed rule to protect construction workers in confined spaces Final Action: 2/00/2014
Final Rule Phase • Title: Confined Spaces in Construction • Similar to the requirements for Permit Required Confined Spaces (PRCS) • Atmospheric Testing Methodology • Engineering Controls Options for hazards within the spaces • Personal Protective Equipment options
Final Rule Phase • Title: Confined Spaces in Construction • Provides detailed hazard assessment guidance • Clarifies information exchange requirements • Provides more guidance for the selection and training of rescue services and personal • Provides more guidance for the selection of rescue methods
Final Rule Phase • Title: Confined Spaces in Construction • Permit Required CS • Permit Required CS - Continuous System PRCS (requirements in regulatory text) • Controlled\Atmosphere Confined Space • Isolated Hazard Confined Space
Title: Walking & Working Surfaces; Personal Fall Protection Equipment (Subparts D&I) NPRM published 5/24/10http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=FEDERAL_REGISTER&p_id=21518 Public Hearings held1/18-21/11 Final Rule – 06/00/2014 Final Rule Phase
Final Rule Phase • Title: Walking & Working Surfaces; Personal Fall Protection Equipment (Subparts D&I) • Incorporate the construction scaffolding standards • Criteria for fall protection equipment • Compliance flexibility including travel restraint systems and designated areas for fall protection when appropriate. • Criteria on the proper use of personal fall protection systems when used by the employer.
Final Rule Phase • Title: Electric Power Transmission and Distribution; Electrical Protective Equipment • The annual fatality rate for power line workers is about 50 deaths per 100,000 employees • Construction industry standard addressing the safety of these workers during the construction of electric power transmission and distribution lines is over 35 years old • Amend the corresponding standard for general industry so that requirements for work performed during the maintenance of electric power transmission and distribution installations are the same as those for similar work in construction • Miscel. GI standards including electrical protective equipment and foot protection • Fall protection in aerial lifts • NPRM - 06/15/05 • Public Hearing – 2005 and 2006 • Reopen Record - 10/22/08 • Public Hearings - 10/28/09 • Final Rule – 11/00/2013
Standards of Completed Action • Occupational Exposure to Food Flavorings Containing Diacetyl and Diacetyl Substitutes • Consensus Standard Update--Signage • Revising Record Requirements in the Mechanical Power Presses Standard
Standards of Long-Term Action • Occupational Injury and Illness Recording and Reporting Requirements--Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD) Column
In Effect Revised Hazard Communication Standard (and not GHS)
OSHA’s Cooperative Services Alliance Program Strategic Partnership Program Compliance Assistance Consultation Services SHARP Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) OTI & and OTI-Education Centers Publications, Posters, etc
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