Safety Training for 2013

Safety Training for 2013:

Everyone Benefits

Speaker: Brooke FernandezWorkplace Answers

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Who Needs H&S Training?

Higher Ed & Office

Distribution Sales/Retail

DrivingSafe LiftingSlips, Trips, & FallsBack SafetyForklift Safety

Defensive DrivingSafe LiftingSlips, Trips, & FallsOffice ErgonomicsFirst Aid & CPRFood Safety

Manufacturing/Heavy Industrial

Defensive DrivingSafe LiftingSlips, Trips, & FallsOffice ErgonomicsEmergency PrepFire PreventionWorkplace ViolenceFirst Aid & CPR

Industries Required to Train

Lockout/TagoutHazcomPPEAsbestosLaddersElectricalRespiratoryScaffoldingConfined SpacesHearing

Medical

BloodbornePathogensHazcomSlips, Trips, & FallsFirst Aid & CPR

*New Employee Safety Orientation applies to all

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There are a variety of industries represented on today’s call and also several different managerial levels. So I wanted to cover a few basics before we kick-off. First off, which industries should train on health and safety topics?


What Are the Risks?

Top 10 Workplace Office Injuries

1. Fatigue2. Stress3. Slips4. Trips5. Falling Objects6. Hazardous Materials7. Ergonomics-Repetitive

Motion8. Lifting9. Violence10. Collisions

OSHA’s Top 10 Violations (10/2011 through 9/2012):

1. Fall Protection 2. Hazard Communications 3. Scaffolding 4. Respiratory Protection5. Ladders6. Machine Guarding7. Powered by Industrial Trucks8. Electrical Wiring Methods9. Lockout/Tagout10. Electrical-General Requirements

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Average slip trip and fall claim is $29K, if it’s a death the average payout is in the millions.


Training Can Help

Reduce/Eliminate:Accidents, Injuries, FatalitiesLost Employee TimeOSHA Complaints & FinesLawsuitsWorkers’ Compensation ClaimsIncreased Insurance Costs

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Don’t just take our word for it – see what the results of OSHA studies show with regard to training. (next slide)


Results of Mandatory Training

State Incident Rate 5 Years Later:Alaska 17.4%

California 19%Colorado 23%

Hawaii 20.7%Massachusetts 20.8% (first year)North Dakota 38% (4 years)

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In states that have mandated injury and illness training and prevention programs, (examined by OSHA) incident rates have sharply declined. Alaska – training mandated 1973 California – training mandated 1991 Colorado - The cumulative annual reduction in accidents: 23 percent /the cumulative reduction in accident costs: 58 to 62% Hawaii – training mandated 1985 Mass – reduction shown after only 1 year NDakota program is tied to workers’ comp. Companies receive a 5% percent discount on annual w/c premiums Source: Huang et al., 2009.

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Per OSHA: Numerous studies have examined the effectiveness of injury and illness prevention programs at both the establishment and corporate levels This research demonstrates that such programs are effective in transforming workplace culture; leading to reductions in injuries, illnesses and fatalities; lowering workers' compensation and other costs; improving morale and communication; enhancing image and reputation; and improving processes, products and services. http://www.osha.gov/dsg/InjuryIllnessPreventionProgramsWhitePaper.html Source: Huang et al., 2009.


The Message is Clear

Safety Training Saves Lives Reduces Injuries Lowers costs: Insurance Workers’ Compensation Lawsuits

Increases: Productivity Morale

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Safety Training saves lives. Online training is easy, cost-effective and verifiable. Contact Workplace Answers today.


Why do Safety Training Online?

Saves Lives Reduces Injuries Reduces Insurance

Costs Prevents

Litigation/Fines Improves Productivity Increases Morale

Consistent Reaches everyone Verifiable Easy tracking More productivity

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December 1, 2013 Training Deadline

Hazard Communication



HCS Meets GHS

Aligning with The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS)

Training is required to understand significant changes to:

Safety Data Sheets (SDS) (formerly MSDS), labeling, and other forms of hazard communication

One of OSHA’s goals: …to evolve from the worker’s "right to know” to the

worker’s “right to understand."

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For the first time in almost 30 years, OSHA is changing its Hazard Communication Standard to come in line with the internationally recognized Globally Harmonized System or GHS. The negotiations were 7 years in the making, beginning in 2005. The final rule was issued in 2012 and training must be completed by 12/1/13. The Hazard Communication Standard in 1983 gave the workers the ‘right to know,' but the new Globally Harmonized System gives workers the ‘right to understand.'


Why Change the Standard?

To increase the quality and consistency of information provided to workers, employers and chemical users labels include signal words, pictograms,

and hazard and precautionary statements

safety data sheets have standardized format

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We live in a global economy – chemicals are imported and exported around the world, and with a standardized system, labels, hazard warnings and safety data sheets are easily understood by all workers who come in contact with them.


Hazard classification: Provides specific criteria for classification of health and physical hazards, as well as classification of mixtures.

Labels: Include a harmonized signal word, pictogram, and hazard and/or precautionary statement for each class and category.

Safety Data Sheets: Specified 16-section format. Information and training: All employers with hazardous

chemicals in their workplaces must have labels and safety data sheets for their exposed workers, and train them to handle the chemicals appropriately.

Major Changes


Impact on Employers

Compliance training must be completed before December 1, 2013

Over 40 million workers in 5 million workplaces will be affected

OSHA estimates that the revised standard will prevent 43 fatalities and 585 injuries and illnessesannually.

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OSHA estimates that the new training, labeling and SDS information will save lives and reduce injuries.


Safety Training Requirements

By December 1, 2013:

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200 (C):

Each employee who may be "exposed" to hazardous chemicals when working must be provided information and trained prior to initial assignment to work with a hazardous chemical, and whenever the hazard changes.

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By December 1, 2013 under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200 (C): employees who may be exposed (not will but may) must undergo training prior to initial assignments and whenever hazards change. This could include new materials used, new procedures taken to handle, store, transport or dispose of the materials. Training inlcudes the new pictogram system, as well as training on Safety Data Sheets – how to read and understand them.


Four Components to Hazard Communication

Written Plan

Labels & Warnings

Safety DataSheets (SDS)

Training

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The Hazard Communication Standard was enacted in 1983,then modified with minor changes and amendments in 1994. On May 25, 2012, the Standard was updated to align with the United Nations Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of chemicals (GHS), Revision 3. Some minor language changes: Hazard determination – changed to hazard classification MDSD (Material Safety Data Sheet) changed to SDS (Safety Data Sheet) Major changes Hazard classification Standardization of Labels Standardization of SDS

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New Employee Safety Orientation

Must – Have Training:



Training:Begins on Day 1Becomes Priority 1

Saves lives and prevents injuriesSatisfies OSHA compliance regulationsValidates your commitment to a safe work

environment

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Best practices: Every new employee should be trained on workplace safety initiatives and requirements. Safety is everyone’s responsibility. Benefits of online, if you hired them on a Wednesday and the training was on Monday, you have to wait months or years to get that person trained. You get them trained right away if you’re doing online and you know it’s consistent and verifiable.



Training should cover at least 5-8 of the main topics that affect your workplace.

Most accidents occur within an employee’s first 6 months on a new job.

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New employees are at a higher risk for being involved in a job-related accident. It is estimated that most accidents occur within an employee’s first six months on a new job. This is mainly because new employees are not fully aware of the hazards in their new work environment.


What Should New Employee Safety Orientation Cover?

Fire Safety Preventing Slips, Trips,

and Falls Back Injury Prevention Ergonomics for the

Office

Hazard Communication

BloodbornePathogens

Personal Protective Equipment

Defensive Driving

General Workplace Safety Topics OSHA Safety Topics


Statistics

Almost 3.0 million nonfatal workplaceinjuries and illnesses in 2011 were the

result of workplace hazards.

Incidence rate: 3.5 cases per 100 full-time workers

across all industries

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Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (SOII) conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. http://www.bls.gov/news.release/osh.nr0.htm


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4609 people died on the job in 2011 Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics http://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/cfoi.pdf


Fatal Injuries are Not Just for Manufacturing Workers

Through May 1, 2013 over 200 American workers have died on the job.

1/18/2013 Worker died from sepsis after an object penetrated his foot.

2/19/2013 Employee killed in natural gas explosion.

4/3/2013 Worker died after falling down steps while transporting materials.

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1/18/2013 Worker died from sepsis after an object penetrated his foot. Winston Salem art museum employee 2/19/2013 Employee killed in a natural gas explosion. Kansas City restaurant employee 4/3/2013 Worker died after falling down steps while transporting materials- Minnesota funeral home worker http://www.osha.gov/dep/fatcat/fy13_federal-state_summaries.pdf


Training that Pays Lockout/Tagout Asbestos Awareness Personal Protective Equipment New Employee Safety Orientation First Aid / CPR Emergency Preparedness Fire Prevention General Ergonomics Workplace Violence Defensive Driving

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In addition to the newly enacted OSHA training, there are established OSHA mandates, such as asbestos awareness and PPE training. Health and safety training on the job is critical for employers. The need to protect employees and property is more important than ever. Make sure you have comprehensive health and safety training for all employees.


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Comprehensive, verifiable training modules

Interactive lessons that engage the learner

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