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Top Safety News for Dave, October 2017
• Top OSHA Violations of 2017
• What are OSHA fall protection training requirements?
• Protect Your Hearing Month
• Beat Solvent Safety Challenges
• New at ComplianceSigns: PPE and Facility Signs
Top 10 OSHA Violations of 2017
Once again, Fall Protection tops OSHA's preliminary list of most-often-
cited safety violations in 2017, followed by Hazard Communication and
Scaffolding. The Top 10 list has been quite consistent in recent years, but
Fall Protection Training slid into the #9 spot this year, bumping Electrical,
General Requirements off the list.
See the Top 10 List here.
What Are OSHA Fall Protection Training
Requirements?
Fall Protection – Training Requirements violations were cited 1,523 times
by federal OSHA inspectors this year. But what exactly are the training
requirements that employers are failing to meet? Here's an overview of
Safety and Health Regulations for Construction, Fall Protection - Training
Requirements (1926.503).
Read more here.
What's New at ComplianceSigns.com
In the past monthwe've added more than 2,600 new signs and arrows to
our online safety sign store. Topics include:
• PPE signs for Hearing protection, Foot protection, Hand
protection and General PPE topics
• Recreation policy signs for weight rooms, golf courses,
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• Facility policy signs such as trash reminders, fragrance
notices, electronics rules and more.
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October is Protect Your Hearing Month - Here's
What To Know About Workplace Hearing Loss
Hearing loss disability costs businesses an estimated $242 million
annually in workers' compensation. October is Protect Your Hearing
Month - a good time to review your hearing protection program and to
remind workers that noise-induced hearing loss is preventable. Check
hearing loss info, risks by industry and how to minimize hearing risks.
Read more here.
Raised Pallet Work Platforms Can Be Deadly
OSHA is warning employees and employers about the dangers of using a
pallet raised by a forklift as a work platform. This potentially deadly
combination is sometimes used to perform tasks such as reaching upper
levels of shelves or storage racks. A new OSHA FatalFacts sheet gives
advice to help avoid tragedy in your own facility.
Read more here.
How To Address Solvent Safety Challenges
Chemical solvents are so common at work and home that workers may
not give them the safety attention they deserve. Yet solvent exposure can
damage skin, eyes, internal organs and respiratory tissue - as well as
cause fires and explosions. Workers and employers need to be aware of
solvent hazards, steps to protect themselves and action to take in the
event of a spill or injury.
Read more here.
Fatal Traffic Crashes Increased in 2016 - What Can
Employers Do?
More than 37,000 lives were lost on U.S. roads in 2016, an increase of 5.6
percent from 2015. The increase in fatalities involving large trucks
indicates an area of concern for trucking companies and operations with
commmercial drivers, but managing risks is complicated. Here's advice for
employers on preventing work-related crashes.
Read more.
October Workplace Safety News & Notes
Here's a collection of safety news from around the web:
OSHA Enforcing Crystalline Silica Standard in Construction
The 30-day enforcement phase-in of OSHA's respirable crystalline silica standard for construction is now over, so
inspectors are free to issue citations for employers not in comnpliance with the new rule. OSHA has also published
a silica compliance guide to help small businesses comply with the new requirements. Read more about the new
silica rules.
Hallowen Safety Tips
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New No-Cost Respiratory Protection Program Training Available
NIOSH and the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses (AAOHN) recently released a new, no-cost
Respiratory Protection Program Training. The program includes a respiratory protection course and accompanying
resources for occupational health professionals who want to learn more about OSHA's Respiratory Protection
Standard and the role of the respiratory protection program administrator. Learn more at the AAOHN website.
Deadline for New OSHA Walking-Working Surfaces Rule is Nov. 17
Late last year, OSHA published new standards for walking-working surfaces and fall protection in general industry
workplaces. Much of the rule took effect on January 17, 2017, but OSHA gave employers additional time to comply
with many of the provisions. Inspections and certifications of permanent anchorages used in rope descent systems
must be completed by November 17, 2017. Read more here.
OSHA Silica Webpage Updated
Information on silica hazards and related OSHA standards are now in one location on OSHA’s website. The
updated silica page contains links to guidance on complying with OSHA’s silica standards in both construction and
general industry and maritime, as well as information on silica sampling and analysis, health effects of silica
exposure, and answers to frequently asked questions. Visit the OSHA Silica page.
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Free Workplace Fatigue Cost Calculator
How much is fatigue costing the workplace? The National Safety Council has teamed with Brigham and Women's
Hospital to develop an easy-to-use tool providing specific information about fatigue in the workplace. Answer four
simple questions and receeive an email report. Check it out here.
Upcoming Safety Webinars Presented by OH&S
• November 2 - NFPA 70E Changes For 2018 and Practical Implementation
• November 8 - The Elements of an Effective Dust Hazards Analysis (DHA)
• November 16 - Executing a Confined Space Rescue
• On Demand - Protecting workers in the Electrical Utility Industry
• Learn more or sign up.
Safety Tip:
Noise / Hearing Protection for the Workplace
Every year, 22 million workers risk losing their hearing from workplace
noise hazards. Hearing loss disability costs businesses an estimated $242
million annually in workers' compensation. Find out what OSHA requires,
what resources are available, and what steps employees and employers
can take to help ensure hearing is protected in the workplace.
Read more here.
Top Safety Articles Last Month
These were the most popular items in last month's Connection:
• How to Comply with OSHA's Updated Walking-Working Surfaces Rule
• Industrial Hazard safety signs and labels
• NIOSH Studies 3-D Printer Emissions
• New Policies / Regulations signs and labels
• New NIOSH Software Monitors Emergency Responder Health and Safety
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