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State of Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. Onsite Safety and Health Consultation. OSHA Top 10 Most Cited Violations 2009. 10) Machine Guarding:. Good Machine Guarding:. Good Machine Guarding. Bad Machine Guarding:. 9) Electrical (General). Good Electrical:.
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State of Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Onsite Safety and Health Consultation
Onsite Safety & Health Consultation Program • Occupational Safety Survey • Industrial Hygiene Survey • Management Audits • Training
No Cost Relationship/Effect on Enforcement Statutory Obligations Referral Employee Participation Employer Rights Confidentiality Consultation Program
Consultation Program • Getting Started 1-800/972-4216 • Opening Conference • Records (injury/illness) Review • Program Review • Management Audit • Walkthrough Survey • Closing Conference • Written Report • Follow through/Follow Up
Consultation Benefits: • Improve Management/Labor Relations • Reduce likelihood of compensable injuries, property damage or both • Reduce fear of OSHA compliance inspections
Fewer work related accidents and fewer sick days Healthier, happier employees Better employee morale Increased productivity Improved employer-employee relations Reduced workers compensation costs Protection from OSHA penalties Safety & Health Management SAFETY PAYS
What Can You Do? • OSHA Consultation • CFR • OSHA CAS’s • Insurance company • Private consultants • Safety organizations • Networking • Internet • NIOSH • Manufacturers
What We Can’t Do! • Issue citations or propose penalties for non-compliance • Routinely report possible violations to enforcement.
21(d) What’s the Catch? Your only obligation will be to commit yourself to correcting serious job safety and health hazards. A commitment you are expected to make prior to the actual visit.