In preparing a client for the upcoming Walking and Working Surfaces training and other requirements, I have developed a series of powerpoint presentations that cover: 1910.22 – General requirements 1910.23 – Ladders 1910.25 – Stairways 1910.28 – Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection 1910.29 – Fall protection systems and falling object protection-criteria…...
As we know, OSHA has now updated their standards with the following NEW WWS Standards. As a safety pro, when trying to understand ALL the new requirements I like to take the standard(s) and “tier” them so as to make clear what and when a requirement applies. I am posting these (links below) for others…...
NOTICE: This ppt, along with all the other WWS ppt’s for OSHA’s new standards, have been moved to the Document Library in the member’s area. This is to limit non-members from eating up all our bandwidth. Remember, memberships are FREE to anyone with a VALID work e-mail address. ISP emails like gmail, AOL, Yahoo, etc…....
Here is a summary of OSHA’s 2016 Top Ten as listed by OSHA:… Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...
In OSHA’s fiscal year, October 2015 through September 2016, there were 14 General Industry standards that resulted in citations of $1,000,000 or more. Here’s a breakdown of these 12 standards: 1910.1200 HAZCOM had the most Citations Issued with 5,268 1910.1200 HAZCOM had the most Inspections with 2,853 1910.147 LOTO had the most in Citation $’s…...
Here is a look at OSHA’s HAZWOPER compliance activity in 2016 (October 2015 – September 2016). As you can see, OSHA did 34 HAZWOPER inspections and issued 66 citations for a total of $376,780 in fines. This is the SETTLED amount and NOT the initial citations. Here is a quick breakdown of activity: NAICS Code:…...
The final rule includes a number of revisions to the existing general industry standards. These changes and new requirements include:… Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...
Here is a look at OSHA’s Permit-Required Confined Space (PRCS) compliance activity in 2016 (October 2015 – September 2016). As you can see, OSHA did 192 PRCS inspections (↓) and issued 435 citations (↓) for a total of $1,285,302 in fines (↓). 2015 numbers were 206 inspections; 545 citations; and $1,435,301. This is the SETTLED amount…...
Here is a look at OSHA’s Process Safety Management (PSM) compliance activity in 2016 (October 2015 – September 2016). As you can see, OSHA did 140 PSM inspections (↑) and issued 669 citations (↑) for a total of $2,819,533 in fines (↑). 2015 numbers were 109 PSM inpsections; 477 citations; and $2,344,741. This is the…...
Here is a look at OSHA’s Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) compliance activity in 2016 (October 2015 – September 2016). As you can see, OSHA did 1,780 LOTO inspections (↓) and issued 3,235 citations (↑) for a total of $16,611,253 in fines (↑). 2015 numbers were 1,796 LOTO inpsections; 3,139 citations; and $9,013,808. This is the SETTLED amount and…...
emphasis added by me and professionally speaking, this LOI is just “crazy talk” and why OSHA LOTO minimums should be viewed as just that… the ABSOLUTE MINIMUM! In this LOI, OSHA has established that using a “zip-tie” in the manner in which you would apply a lockout lock to an electrical disconnect would meet the…...
With last weeks tragic accident in my old stomping grounds of DeRidder, LA I am reminded of OSHA’s laguage in 1910.252. I know of no other standard that has such “matter of fact” style language. In the standard, OSHA uses the phrase “absolutely certain” in regards to ensuring the “container” is gas/vapor free. In fact…...
