Answer To: Unit VII PowerPoint Presentation· Weight: 11% of course grade· Grading...
Prince answered on Nov 08 2022
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is a federal agency that inspects workplaces to ensure that they are safe and healthful. OSHA inspectors are trained to identify hazards in the workplace and to determine whether employers are complying with OSHA standards. Inspections are conducted without advance notice, and employers are typically given 24 hours to correct any hazards that are found. Following are the 8 steps:
Step 1: Prepare and compile the necessary documentation.
Step 2: Appoint someone to accompany OSHA.
Step 3: Organize an opening conference.
Step 4: Circumambulate
Step 5: final conference
Step 6: Post the citation in the office within three working days.
Step 7: Immediately mitigate the risk.
Step 8: Within 15 working days, notify OSHA if a contest is necessary.
It is essential for an environmental health and safety manager to have the appropriate knowledge and comprehension of the many components that make up the safety profession. This would also entail familiarity with OSHA regulations.
Slide 3: HAZARD COMMUNICATION
According to OSHA, “The purpose of this section is to ensure that the hazards of all chemicals produced or imported are classified, and that information concerning the classified hazards is transmitted to employers and employees”. Hazard Communication, which is in compliance with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals, is also known as the "Right to Know Act" (GHS).
The HazCom Standard has four main components:
•Hazard classification: Offers precise standards for grouping chemical, biological, and physical risks as well as mixes.
•Labels: For each danger class and category, chemical makers and importers must supply a label with a harmonised signal word, pictogram, and hazard statement. Additionally, warnings must be included.
•SDSs: a predetermined 16-section format.
•Information and training: To make it easier for employees to recognise and comprehend the new label elements and safety data sheet format, employers are obligated to provide workers with this training.
Slide 4: CONTROL OF HAZARDOUS ENERGY
The term "Lock Out/Tag Out" also refers to the control of hazardous energy.
Lock Out/Tag Out: What is it?
•Protects workers from potentially harmful energy, such as hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic
•Offers tools for warning (tagging) and controlling positively (locking) energy sources
The following actions are required for LO/TO to be completed successfully:
First, get ready for shutdown
2nd step: shut down
3. Isolate the energy source.
Apply Lockout/Tagout Devices in Step 4
Release Stored Energy in Step 5
Step 6: Check
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According to the National Steel and Shipbuilding Company, “A confined space is any area that is not intended for continuous employee presence, is large enough and organised in such a way that an employee can physically access it, and has only a few or very few means of entry and escape.
There are two types of confined spaces:
• Permit – a space where the hazards to employees are controlled but still present.
• Non-permit – a space where the hazards are eliminated. A permitted confined space requires a documented confined space entry plan which includes atmospheric testing, continuous monitoring of atmosphere, rescue personnel, communication...