LA OSHA Consultation Update
Transcript of LA OSHA Consultation Update
LA OSHA Consultation
Update January 16, 2020
Corey Gaines OSHA Consultation Project Manager
Kerri Blackwell OSHA Consultation Project Supervisor
Diversified Workforce
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OSHA Consultative Services
Primarily targeted for smaller, high-hazard
Businesses. In addition, no citations are
issued or penalties proposed.
Services include:
• Safety, health, and ergonomic hazard assessments
• Recommendations to control and eliminate hazards
Written program evaluation
• Industrial hygiene services, such as noise monitoring and air sampling
Training on health and safety topics
Assistance with safety and health programs
The On-Site Consultants Will Not
Issue citations or propose penalties for violations
of OSHA standards;
OSHA Consultative Services
The program conducted a total of 443 initial visits in 2019.
OSHA Consultation identified 890 serious and imminent hazards and removed 69,532 workers from serious risk.
For the sixth consecutive year, Louisiana has been ranked as the second safest in the nation in terms of the number of injuries and accident rates.
OSHA Consultative Services
Locations
Shreveport
Monroe (NEW)
Metairie
Baton Rouge
Lafayette
Hammond
Safety/Health Consultants & Industrial Hygienists
Cost Containment
– Who qualifies?
– 1.5 Experience Modification Rate & Above
– 7% discount on WC Annual premium
S.H.A.R.P.
– Who qualifies?
– All hazards corrected
– Benefit: Up to a two year exemption
Incentive Programs
Safety & Health Achievement
Recognition Program (S.H.A.R.P.)
West Port Linen
435 LaSalle St.
New Orleans
Top 5 Audit Violations
1. Fall Protections 2. Hazard Communication 3. Scaffolding 4. Electrical Wiring 5. Lockout/Tagout
OSHA Penalty Amounts (Federal)
Serious Min. $964.00 Min - $13,494 Max Per Violation
Other Than Serious Min $0 - $13,494 Per Violation
Willful or Repeated $9,639 - $134,937 Per Violation
Posting Requirements $0 - $13,494 Per Violation
Failure to Abate: $0 - $13,494 Per Violation
OSHA Consultative $ervices Benefits
In 2019, OSHA Consultation identified and verified abatement of 1030 serious safety and health hazards.
The maximum OSHA penalty amounts adjusted for inflation as of Jan. 13, 2020, is $13,494 per violation
This means OSHA Consultation saved Louisiana's small businesses $13,898,820 in penalties in 2019.
FREE ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE
1-800-201-2495
Call and request a visit
Tell us about your concerns
Set a date and time
Receive a visit from a consultant
How to Get Help?
Contact Information
Corey S. Gaines
OSHA Consultation Project Manager [email protected]
1-800-201-2495
www.laworks.net