We’ve mentioned OSHA before in
our blog, but as the season changes it’s important for us to bring OSHA’s
standards back into the spotlight. New challenges can arise with the new
season, but don’t let this catch you off guard!
How
Much Do You Know?
1. What does OSHA stand for?
a. Ohio
Safety and Health Administration
b. Occupational
Safety and Health Administration
c. Origin
of Safety and Health Administration
2. Changing seasons can highlight different OSHA
standards and violations.
a. True
b. False
3. What is OSHA responsible for?
a. To
oversee minimal health and safety for workers
b. To
oversee maximum health and safety for workers
c. To
oversee health and safety for state workers
4. OSHA oversees a wide range of business types.
a. True
b. False
Get
This…
Recently OSHA revealed their top ten fall violations
for 2017! Currently this list is preliminary, and not all violations have been
added to OSHA’s official reporting system. Some of these violations may not
affect your business directly, but knowing what kinds of things OSHA is keeping
an eye out for can be very beneficial for business owners and workers alike. Violations
include:
1. Construction:
Unprotected edges, open sides in residential construction, and inadequate or no
fall protection on low-slope roofs.
2. Scaffolding:
Lack of proper access to surfaces, and guard rails.
3. Hazard
Communication: Lack of data safety sheets and absence of a hazard communication
program (this is the most common violation).
4. Fall
Training Requirements: Failure to educate workers on fall protection equipment
and how to locate and identify fall hazards.
5. Respiratory
Protection: Not establishing respiratory protection programs, along with
failure to provide medical screenings and evaluations.
6. Construction
Ladders: Use of damaged ladders, and improper use of ladders, like using the
top step.
7. Guarding
Machines: Access to points of operation.
8. Electrical
Wiring Maintenance and Methods: These violations are usually seen in basic
industries, like food and retail.
9. Lockout/Tagout:
Lack of adequate worker training, and incomplete inspections.
10. Powered
Industrial Trucks: Inadequate worker training and re-certification. WE
CAN HELP YOU WITH THIS!!!
As you can see, most of these violations are
preventable with a little bit of education and maintenance!
Can
You Answer This Question???
Willful or repeated violations can cause companies
anywhere from $_______ to $ _______.
A. 20,000
to 50,000 total
B. 20,000
to 50,000 per violation
C. 70,000
to 124,709 total
D. 70,000
to 124,709 per violation
The answer may be surprising, but D is correct.
Obviously, this cost is astronomical. It is much more cost effective to stay up
on OSHA rules and regulations. Not to mention, it’s just a lot less hassle!
Get
The Facts!
OSHA violations and regulations sound like a scary
thing, and they can be! So don’t procrastinate, prepare. All of these issues
are very preventable. If you want to know more about how the OSHA inspection process
works, check out the link below!
…So
Call!!!
Give us a call about our driver training and
re-certification program. There’s no better time than the present! Dave will be
happy to answer any of your questions at: (513) 842-2012.
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