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Robert Lahey
Patti Romero
Paul Satti
Renee Medlin
Bryan Steiber
Detria Walker
 

 

How to Handle an OSHA Inspection

Workplace Inspections
OSHA is authorized under the OSH Act to conduct workplace inspections without delay and at reasonable times where work is performed by an employee or employer. Most inspections are a result of the following:

• Imminent   Danger - there is reasonable certainty that danger exists and can be expected to cause death or serious physical harm.  

• Catastrophes  and  Fatal  Accidents - investigation of a fatality or a single event that results in the hospitalization of 3 or more employees. These types of accidents must be reported to OSHA within 8 hours.

• Employee   Complaints - the act gives each employee the right to request an OSHA inspection where they feel hazard exists on the job. (This is a common cause of OSHA inspections on construction projects.) 
   
• Local and National Emphasis Programs - in our region these operations include high-rises, trenching and excavations, falls, silica, high hazard workplaces and interior renovation projects in Chicago. 
   
• Focused  Inspections - these are centered on the Focus 4 hazards: Falls, electrical, caught-in/between and struck-by hazards.

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Emergency Action Plans - On the job tool box talks

Overview
There is always the potential for emergencies to occur at your facility. To reduce your exposure to potential emergencies, your
employer has developed an emergency action plan. Emergency actions plans are developed to provide guidelines on what actions to take if an emergency should occur at your facility.

What is an emergency action plan?
In 29 CFR 1910.38(c), OSHA lists the minimum elements which should be included in an emergency action plan. These elements
include:
1. Evacuation procedures and exit route assignments. Your employer will also point out the location of internal shelter areas, and exterior safe areas for evacuation.
2. Procedures to be followed by employees who remain to operate critical plant operations before they evacuate. Some critical plant operations include gas, electrical, power, and water. Chemical manufacturing processes could also be included.
3. Headcount procedures to account for you and your coworkers after emergency evacuation has been completed.
4. Rescue and medical duties for those employees who are to perform them.
5. Procedures for reporting fires and other emergencies.
6. Names or regular job titles of persons or departments who can be contacted for further information or an explanation of duties under the plan.

Additional information
Your employer will also explain:
- How to report fires, hazardous chemical spills, and other emergencies.
- Procedures for sounding emergency alarms on-site.
- Who to notify in the event of an emergency.
- What phones to use and numbers to call.
- Location and use of emergency fire alarms.
- Critical plant operations and those responsible for their operation/shut down.
- Accounting for all employees after emergency evacuation.
- Personnel designated to perform rescue and medical duties.
- Alarm system.
- Recognition of different alarms, such as audio and visual.
- Who is to be contacted for more information on the emergency action plan.
- Where a written copy of the plan can be obtained.

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Top 10 OSHA Violations Announced at National Safety Congress

On Sept. 26, at the National Safety Council's annual Congress & Expo, OSHA Deputy Director of Enforcement Programs Patrick Kapust announced the preliminary list of 10 standards most frequently cited by the agency’s inspectors during Fiscal Year 2017. Fall protection was the most-cited standard for the seventh year in a row, followed by Hazard Communication, and Scaffolding. The only new addition to last year’s list was Fall Protection – Training Requirements, which came in at ninth place. OSHA publicizes the Top 10 list to increase awareness of these standards so employers can take steps to find and fix the hazards to prevent injury or illness.

Top from left: Fall Protection, Hazard Communication, Scaffolding, Respiratory Protection, Lockout/Tagout
Bottom from left: Ladders, Powered Industrial Trucks, Machine Guarding, Fall Protection – Training Requirements, Electrical – Wiring Methods

The CSC is adding a new Chicago training location at Northern Illinois University, 105 W Madison Ave.

We are proud to announce that due to our remarkable growth in the Chicagoland area, we are meeting the demand for safety by adding a new location in downtown Chicago, IL (Northern Illinois University, 105 West Madison Street, Chicago, IL 60602). To celebrate our expansion, we are offering free registration for OSHA #7510 - Introduction to OSHA for Small Businesses 
at Northern Illinois University, Chicago on Monday, October 9, 2017, from 8 am- 1 pm. Click here to register now. We also have several upcoming courses on the schedule such as: Fall Hazard Awareness in the Construction Industry,  Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry, Managing Excavation Hazards and much more. If you want to plan ahead, our 2017 course schedule is available online, so be sure to check out all the classes that we'll be offering.


OSHA #7510 Introduction to OSHA for Small Businesses
This course covers an introduction to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the OSH Act for owners and managers of small businesses. Course topics include an introduction to OSHA, OSHA Standards, the inspection process, implementing a safety and health program, worker training requirements, and assistance available to small businesses. Upon course completion, students will understand OSHA operations and procedures and how to work with OSHA to prevent or reduce injuries and illnesses in their workplace.

CHICAGO, IL COURSE LISTINGS

OSHA #7510: Introduction to OSHA for Small Businesses Oct. 9, 2017 -- Register Here  OSHA #7405: Fall Hazard Awareness in the Construction Industry Oct. 23, 2017 -- Register Here OSHA #511: Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry Nov. 6-9, 2017 -- Register Here OSHA #7410: Managing Excavation Hazards Nov. 20, 2017 -- Register Here OSHA #7115: Lockout/Tagout Dec. 8, 2017 -- Register Here OSHA #7510: Introduction to OSHA for Small Businesses Dec. 15, 2017 -- Register Here

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Dates and locations subject to change. Go to niu.edu/nsec for the most up-to-date course listings.

For more information or any questions please feel free to contact us at Email: nsec@niu.edu
Phone: (815) 753-6902

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