nbm highway association 2016 fall technical session
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2016 Tighe & Bond Breakfast Seminar Series
NBM 2016 Fall Technical SessionAre You Prepared for a Health & Safety Inspection?
October 5, 2016Wellesley College Club
David P. Horowitz, P.E., CSP, Project Manager
Slideshare@dphorowitz
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Agenda
Recent DLS ActivityOSHA Top 10 Most CitedGHSAuditing
First .. A plug for DLS
Recent DLS Activity
Written Warning And Order To Correct
Recent DLS Activity - Respirators
Written Respiratory Protection Plan
Recent DLS Activity Lo/To
Provide Lo/To Program
Recent DLS Activity PPE
Conduct/Perform Hazard Assessment
Recent DLS Activity
Recent DLS Activity
Recent DLS Activity
Questions
OSHAs Top Ten Most Cited
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Safety TakeawaysWatch for common issues!Watch your staff & contractorsManagement of changeSafety Data Sheets
Safety Takeways
OSHAs Top Ten Most Cited
OSHAs Top Ten Most Cited
#10 Electrical Systems Design
Electrical designArc Flash (NFPA 70E) System specific evaluationsProposed equipmentExisting equipmentPPEOSHAs Top Ten Most Cited
#9 Machine GuardingEngineered or structural fixesJob Hazard Analysis (JHAs)
OSHAs Top Ten Most Cited
#8 Electrical - WiringPermanentTemporary
OSHAs Top Ten Most Cited
#7 Ladders - CONSTRUCTIONDesign considerationsMilestone Observation
OSHAs Top Ten Most Cited
#6 Lockout / TagoutSystem specific evaluationComprehensive energy source understanding
OSHAs Top Ten Most Cited
#6 Lockout / Tagout
#5 Powered Industrial TrucksPIVsHoisting requirements
OSHAs Top Ten Most Cited
#4 Respiratory ProtectionEngineer out, if possibleWritten PlanBaseline physicalMedical surveillanceFit testing
OSHAs Top Ten Most Cited
#3 Scaffolding - CONSTRUCTIONDesign considerationsMilestone Observation
OSHAs Top Ten Most Cited
#2 Hazard CommunicationGlobally Harmonized System
Risk Management PlanningChlorine Gas = >2,500 Lbs (RMP)Chlorine Gas = >1,500 Lbs (PSM)
OSHAs Top Ten Most Cited
#1 Fall Protection - CONSTRUCTIONDesign considerationsMilestone Observation
OSHAs Top Ten Most Cited
OSHAs Top Ten Most Cited
Safety TakeawaysWatch for common issues!Watch your staff & contractorsManagement of changeSafety Data Sheets
Questions
Global Harmonization SystemThe goal of GHSLabel elements and GHS pictogramsLabeling componentsTrainingPossible sources of confusion
GHS From OSHA
Effective Completion DateRequirement(s)WhoDecember 1, 2013 TrainingNew Label ElementsSafety Data SheetsEmployersJune 1, 2015Manufacturer full complianceHAZCOM plans updatedChemical ManufacturersEmployersDecember 1, 2015Distribution Prohibitions for non GHS labelsChemical Manufacturers, Importers and DistributorsJune 1, 2016Updates to program and training based on new hazard classificationsEmployers
Global Harmonization System
GHS Confusion
Potential GHS Confusion from NFPA
HAZCOM is GHSBroad applicability everybody is inLots to doTraining on GHS elementsPlans and programs need to be revisedSDS need to be developedNew labels need to be designed and implementedGHS Conclusion
Questions
Reasons to Conduct an AuditManage riskNew/Updated operationsEmployee turnover
Common Regulatory VisitsDepartment of Labor Standards Public Works
Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Emphasis Programs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Risk Management Planning
Planning for Future AuditingInternal AuditingChecklistsIn houseOutsourced
Planning for 2017 Auditing
Self Audit Policy EPAeDisclosureMassDEPTimelines to discloseTimelines to correct findingsSome relief from penalties
Department of Labor StandardsCommon Audit findings at Public Works Facilities:
Lock out/Tag outRespiratory Protection PlanWritten PPE Certification
OSHACommon Audit Findings at Industrial Facilities7 of 10 are general industry3 of 10 are construction
EPACommon Audit Findings at Industrial FacilitiesGaseous ChlorineRisk Management PlanningProcess Safety Information (PSI)SignageManagement of Change (MOC) issuesEmployee Training
Questions