NBM Highway Association 2016 Fall Technical Session

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

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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



#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)


#8 Electrical - WiringPermanentTemporary


#7 Ladders - CONSTRUCTIONDesign considerationsMilestone Observation


#6 Lockout / TagoutSystem specific evaluationComprehensive energy source understanding


#6 Lockout / Tagout

#5 Powered Industrial TrucksPIVsHoisting requirements


#4 Respiratory ProtectionEngineer out, if possibleWritten PlanBaseline physicalMedical surveillanceFit testing


#3 Scaffolding - CONSTRUCTIONDesign considerationsMilestone Observation


#2 Hazard CommunicationGlobally Harmonized System

Risk Management PlanningChlorine Gas = >2,500 Lbs (RMP)Chlorine Gas = >1,500 Lbs (PSM)


#1 Fall Protection - CONSTRUCTIONDesign considerationsMilestone Observation



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

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