Chapter 6 Notes

Safety

OSHA

    OSHA is the Occupational Health and Safety Administration. It is the primary federal agency devoted to workplace safety.
    Facts
      It is overseen by the USDOL (US Department of Labor).
      OSHA was established in 1970, but it started in 1971
    Purpose
      Establishes specific responsibilities to the employer to keep employees safe.
      Establishes specific responsibilities to employees to esnure that they stay safe.
    Limitations
      Does Not Cover Self Employed Persons
      Farms at which only immediate family members are employed
      Workplaces are already protected by other govt agencies under other federal laws.
    Mandatory Training Steps:
      Personal Protective Equipment
      Electrical Safety
      Fire Safety
      Emergency Procedures
      Hazard Identification and Assessment
    PPE
      Stands for Personal Protective Equipment
      Must be provided by the employer.
      Required by OSHA based on what environment you're in
    USDOT
      The United States Department of Transportation
      The primary federal regulatory body for transportation safety.
      Controls HAZMAT
      Makes rules and regulations about transportation.
    FAA
      The Federal Aviation Administration
      Has the primary responsibility for developing and enforcing air transportation rules
      Issues various regulations related to air cargo handling around and within aircraft.
    FMCSA
      Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
      A sub-department of the USDOT
      Controls regulations of large trucks and buses.
    FRA
      Federal Railroad Administration
      has primary responsibility for safety in the U.S. railroad industry.
    State Agencies
      Many states set their own standards for workplace safety, commercial transportation, and environmental preservation
      According to OSHA, State Regs must be at minimum as effective as OSHA
    Safe, Clean, And Orderly Work Environment
      Employers are required and strongly motivated to create a safe and healthy workplace.
      must follow all local, state and federal laws regarding safety and the environment.
      required by law to provide financial aid to workers who are injured on the job. This aid is called workers compensation.
    Training Requirements
      Company first-aid and first-response procedures
      Emergency alarms and procedures
      How to inspect a work area and report possible safety risks
      Possible hazards in the workplace to help ensure personal safety as well as the safety of others
      Health and safety standards to ensure that quality problems are addressed correctly without impairing health and safety
    Fire Extinguisher
      Class A - Wood, Paper, Cloth, etc
      Class B - Alcohol, Gases, Oil, etc
      Class C - Electrical Fires
      Class D - Combustible metals
      Class K - Fat, Grease, Oil, etc.