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# Chapter 6: Recommendations and Conclusions (cont.) ## G. Train to improve safety climate (cont.) design and for senior managers provides important opportunities to align and integrate safety into the organization and thus improve safety climate. Some design-build firms provided “Prevention through Design" (PtD) training for in-house architects and engineers. Most construction companies require orientation safety training as a pre-condition for craft workers to begin working on the jobsite. The content of the training should be reviewed to ensure it contains clear positive safety messages and includes expectations of how safety will be handled and supported on the site. ## H. Encourage owner/client involvement Owners can drive project safety performance for better or for worse. Partly it's what they are willing to pay for, but more specifically it includes what they value in bid decisions, how they reward and track project progress after bids are let, and what they demand of contractors and workers. One idea is to have owners participate in Owner Controlled Insurance Programs (OCIPs). An OCIP is a self-insurance program where owners pay out of pocket for health care and lost time costs, which gives them a financial stake in maintaining safety on their sites. So, rather than each contractor and sub purchasing insurance (including Workers' Comp) separately and charging the owner for those costs, an OCIP involves the owner purchasing the insurance for all parties on the site. Thus, the owner will save money if the job is done safely but will incur costs if not. Another idea is for owners to have a safety representative involved in all project audits. Owners can also be encouraged to integrate safety into the front end of the construction delivery process by using Prevention through Design (PtD) approaches during design reviews, ensuring that safety is a substantive part of sub-contractor pre-qualification, mandating safety specifications, holding pre-job safety …

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Operator's Manual Introduction Second Edition (cid:129) First Printing Hazard Classification Intended Use Decals on this machine use symbols, color coding and signal words to identify the following: This machine is intended to be used only to lift personnel, along with their tools and materials to an aerial work site. Safety alert symbol—used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. DANGER Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. NOTICE Indicates a property damage message. 2 S-40 TRAX (cid:129) S-45 TRAX Part No. 1259839

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# Introduction (cont.) ## Do Not Operate Unless: (cont.) Operator's Manual Seventh Edition Third Printing # Introduction ## Hazard Classification Decals on this machine use symbols, color coding and signal words to identify the following: ! Safety alert symbol-used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. ## A DANGER Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. A WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. A CAUTION Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. NOTICE Indicates a property damage message. ## Intended Use This machine is intended to be used only to lift personnel, along with their tools and materials to an aerial work site. ## Safety Sign Maintenance Replace any missing or damaged safety signs. Keep operator safety in mind at all times. Use mild soap and water to clean safety signs. Do not use solvent-based cleaners because they may damage the safety sign material. Genie 2 S-85 Part No. T107108

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# Occupational Safety and Health Administration (cont.) ## I. Procedures for Initial OSHA Recognition (cont.) 1. Eligibility. a. Any testing agency or organization considering itself to meet the definition of nationally recognized testing laboratory as specified in $1910.7 may apply for OSHA recognition as an NRTL. b. However, in determining eligibility for a foreign-based testing agency or organization, OSHA shall take into consideration the policy of the foreign government regarding both the acceptance in that country of testing data, equipment acceptances, and listings, and labeling, which are provided through nationally recognized testing laboratories recognized by the Assistant Secretary, and the accessibility to government recognition or a similar system in that country by U.S.-based safety-related testing agencies, whether recognized by the Assistant Secretary or not, if such recognition or a similar system is required by that country. 2. Content of application. a. The applicant shall provide sufficient information and detail demonstrating that it meets the requirements set forth in $1910.7, in order for an informed decision concerning recognition to be made by the Assistant Secretary. b. The applicant also shall identify the scope of the NRTL-related activity for which the applicant wishes to be recognized. This will include identifying the testing methods it will use to test or judge the specific equipment and materials for which recognition is being requested, unless such test methods are already specified in the test standard. If requested to do so by OSHA, the applicant shall provide documentation of the efficacy of these testing methods. C. The applicant may include whatever enclosures, attachments, or exhibits the applicant deems appropriate. The application need not be submitted on a Federal form. 3. Filing office location. The application shall be filed with: NRTL Recognition Program, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Departm…

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# 4 Using Best Practices to Protect Workers (cont.) ## OSHA requirements (cont.) RESPECT YOUR SKIN ## 5 Best Practices: Training Training is the cornerstone of an effec- tive safety and health program. The more workers know about the substances they handle, the better prepared they will be to protect themselves and their co-workers. The following topics are covered in this guide and can be used to develop individual toolbox training sessions: - Epoxy chemicals - getting information from labels and MSDSS - Epoxy dermatitis – what causes it and how to prevent it ■Epoxies and gloves - selecting the right ones and using them properly - Protective clothing and safety equip- ment - protecting skin and eyes ■Safe work practices - limiting contact with epoxy chemicals - Ventilation using it correctly - ## Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) and labels Manufacturers are required to provide MSDSS for every hazardous product they market. According to the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, every MSDS must contain the following information: ■Product name, manufacturer, and contact information ■ Chemical ingredients, amount in product, physical properties ■ Health effects such as dermatitis, respiratory irritation, and nervous system effects ■ Exposure limits and fire hazards ■ Protective measures - gloves, clothing, ventilation controls ■Spill response procedures Employers must ensure that there is an MSDS for each hazardous product in use at the job site. MSDSs that meet only the minimum requirements of the OSHA standard may lack details about health hazards or worker protection. Do not hesi- tate to contact the manufacturer directly, especially if you have questions about the health hazards or safe handling of specific products. Labels also contain useful information about product hazards and worker protec- tion. All labels should have the name of the product and manufacturer, a brief description of health effects, and recom- mendations for safe han…

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# EXTERNAL FACTORS (cont.) ## EVALUATION PROCESS (cont.) Construction Research at NIOSH: Reviews of Research Programs of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health http://books.nap.edu/catalog/[redacted postal code].html SUMMARY related sub-goals. The teams assessed the various activities of the program and reviewed the body of work resulting from these activities. The committee also assessed the intermediate and end outcomes resulting from these activities. Using the Framework Document scoring criteria (included here as Box S.1), each committee member provided an independent rating for the relevance and impact of the goal area reviewed by his or her team. The full committee then held substantive discussions to eventually arrive at a consensus on final ratings for the relevance and impact of the total program. The committee also considered external factors that have affected and continue to affect the program. ## Evaluation of Relevance: Score of 5 The scoring criteria for relevance are tied to the priority of the research areas focused on and to the level of activity for transferring research to practice. The committee found that the program's priorities for safety-related goals were closely aligned with national and state surveillance data identifying the leading causes of fatalities and injuries. Similarly, its focus on Hispanic workers, the largest "sub- population" within construction, was appropriate and of high priority. The program's process for prioritizing research on health hazards was not as transparent. In part, this can be attributed to the lack of national and state surveil- lance data regarding the extent of health hazards caused by specific agents and in comparison with the health hazards caused by other agents. However, it was clear that the research areas chosen for health-related hazards did affect large numbers of workers across the entire construction industry. The committee also discussed each of the four program goals …

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# Occupational Safety and Health Administration (cont.) ## B. Review and Decision Process; Issuance or Renewal. (cont.) b. OSHA shall, as necessary, conduct an on-site review of the testing facilities of the applicant, as well as the applicant's administrative and technical practices, and, if necessary, review any additional documentation underlying the application. C. These on-site reviews will be conducted by qualified individuals technically expert in these matters, including, as appropriate, non-Federal consultants/contractors acceptable to OSHA. The protocol for each review will be based on appropriate national consensus standards or international guides, with such additions, changes, or deletions as may be considered necessary and appropriate in each case by OSHA. A written report shall be made of each on-site review and a copy shall be provided to the applicant. 2. Positive finding by staff. If, after review of the application, and additional information, and the on-site review report, the applicant appears to have met the requirements for recognition, a written recommendation shall be submitted by the responsible OSHA personnel to the Assistant Secretary that the application be approved, accompanied by a supporting explanation. 3. Negative finding by staff. - a. Notification to applicant. If, after review of the application, any additional information and the on-site review report, the applicant does not appear to have met the requirements for recognition, the responsible OSHA personnel shall notify the applicant in writing, listing the specific requirements of $1910.7 and this appendix which the applicant has not met, and allow a reasonable period for response. b. Revision of application. (i) After receipt of a notification of negative finding (i.e., for intended disapproval of the application), and within the response period provided, the applicant may: (a) Submit a revised application for further review, which could result in a positive finding by …

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# Volunteer STAR News MARSHALL CO HI-WAY DRIVEI TALL CASPIAN PO ANC The Volunteer STAR is patterned after the OSHA Voluntary Protection Program and recognizes the best of the best in safety and health programming and performance. Qualified candidates must demonstrate that they have performed in a manner that is below the national average for injury and illness rates in their industrial classification. They must also have all the critical safety and health management system components in place and involve their employees in a manner that ensures total involvement in safety and health issues. Volunteer STAR is open to all manufacturers (NAICS codes 20 - 39). Programs must be in place for at least a year, prior to evaluation. On February 27, TOSHA Assistant Commissioner Wendy Fisher presented the employees of Eastman Chemical Company in Kingsport with their Volunteer STAR Award as part of the site's sixth certification effort. On May 2, TOSHA Assistant Administrator Larry Hunt presented the employees of WestRock in Lewisburg with their Volunteer STAR Award as part of the site's sixth certification effort. On average for 2023 the Tennessee Volunteer STAR sites experience three-year Total Case Incident Rates (TCIR) 65% below their industry average and three-year Days Away, Restricted or Transferred Case Rates (DART) 71% below their industry average. In 2023 there were twelve (12) sites that experienced a TCIR of 0.0 and there were eighteen (18) sites that experienced a DART of 0.0. There are 33 Volunteer STAR sites, covering approximately 28,000 employees in Tennessee. O For more information on Volunteer STAR, contact the VPP Manager at (800) 325-9901 # TN Youth Employment Program Safe work is rewarding work. Your employer has the responsibility to provide a safe workplace. Employers must follow all OSHA safety and health standards to prevent you from being injured or becoming ill on the job. If you are under age 18, there may be limits on the hours you work…

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# Appendix 2 The rubric below appeared in the journal Safety Science in the 2006 article, "A framework for understanding the development of organisational safety culture," by Dianne Parker and Matthew Lawrie of the University of Manchester, UK, and Patrick Hudson of Leiden University, The Netherlands. Permission to use this table has been granted by the lead author, Dianne Parker, and by the publisher, Elsevier. See * at the end of Appendix 2 for more information. O <table><tr><th>*DYSFUNCTIONAL</th><th>REACTIVE</th><th>*COMPLIANT</th><th>PROACTIVE</th><th>*EXEMPLARY</th></tr><tr><td colspan="5">Benchmarking, Trends and Statistics</td></tr><tr><td>Compliance with statutory HSE reporting requirements, but little more. Benchmarking only on finance and production.</td><td>Try to respond as other companies do, and worry about the cost of accidents, and their placing in the 'safety league. Statistics report the immediate causes of accidents.</td><td>Benchmark on incidents and accidents. Display lots of data publicly throughout the organization. Focus on current problems that can be measured objectively and summarized numerically.</td><td>Benchmark against others in same industry, driven by management. Try to be the best in the industry. Look for trends, understand them and use them to adapt strategy. Explain findings to supervisors.</td><td>Benchmark outside the industry, using both 'hard' and 'soft' measures. Involve all levels of the organization in identifying action points for improvement.</td></tr><tr><td colspan="5">Audits and Reviews</td></tr><tr><td>Unwilling compliance with statutory inspection requirements. Audits are mainly financial. HSE audits are unstructured, and only after major accidents.</td><td>Accept being audited as inescapable, especially after serious or fatal accidents. No schedule for audits and reviews, as they are seen as a punishment.</td><td>There is a regular, scheduled audit program. It concentrates on known high hazard areas. Happy to…

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# Occupational Safety and Health Administration (cont.) ## B. Review and Decision Process; Issuance or Renewal. (cont.) C. This preliminary finding shall not be considered an official decision by the Assistant Secretary or OSHA, and does not confer any change in status or any interim or temporary recognition for the applicant. 5. Public review and comment period- a. The FEDERAL REGISTER notice of preliminary finding will provide a period of not less than 30 calendar days for written comments on the applicant's fulfillment of the requirements for recognition. The application, supporting documents, staff recommendation, statement of applicant's reasons, and any comments received, will be available for public inspection in the OSHA Docket Office. b. Any member of the public, including the applicant, may supply detailed reasons and evidence supporting or challenging the sufficiency of the applicant's having met the requirements of the definition in 29 CFR $1910.7 and this appendix. Submission of pertinent documents and exhibits shall be made in writing by the close of the comment period. 6. Action after public comment- a. Final decision by Assistant Secretary. Where the public review and comment record supports the Assistant Secretary's preliminary finding concerning the application, i.e., absent any serious objections or substantive claims contrary to the preliminary finding having been received in writing from the public during the comment period, the Assistant Secretary will proceed to final written decision on the application. The reasons supporting this decision shall be derived from the evidence available as a result of the full application, the supporting documentation, the staff finding, and the written comments and evidence presented during the public review and comment period. b. Public announcement. A copy of the Assistant Secretary's final decision will be provided to the applicant. Subsequently, a notification of the final decision shall be published …

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# Appendix 2 (cont.) ## II. WORKSITE ANALYSIS (cont.) <table><tr><th>Dysfunctional</th><th>Reactive</th><th>Compliant</th><th>Proactive</th><th>Exemplary</th></tr><tr><td colspan="5">Hazard identification (Job and process analysis)</td></tr><tr><td>There is no routine hazard analysis system in place.</td><td>A hazard analysis program exists, but few are aware of it.</td><td>A current hazard analysis exists for all jobs, processes, or phases and is understood by many employees.</td><td>A current hazard analysis exists for all jobs, processes, and material and it is understood by all employees.</td><td>A current hazard analysis exists for all jobs, processes, and material; it is understood by all employees; and employees have had input into the analysis for their jobs.</td></tr><tr><td colspan="5">Hazard identification (Inspection)</td></tr><tr><td>There is no routine inspection program in place and many hazards can be found.</td><td>An inspection program exists, but corrective action is not complete; hazards remain uncorrected.</td><td>Inspections are conducted and most items are corrected, but some hazards are still uncorrected.</td><td>Inspections are conducted and all items are corrected; repeat hazards are seldom found.</td><td>Employees and supervisors are trained, conduct routine joint inspections, and all items are corrected.</td></tr><tr><td colspan="5">Hazard Reporting System</td></tr><tr><td>There is no hazard reporting system and/ or employees are not comfortable reporting hazards.</td><td>A system exists for hazard reporting but employees find it unresponsive or are unclear how to use it.</td><td>A system exists for hazard reporting and employees feel they can use it, but the system is slow to respond.</td><td>A system exists for hazard reporting and employees feel comfortable using it.</td><td>A system exists for hazard reporting, employees feel comfortable using it, and employees feel comfortable correcting hazards on their own initiative.</td></tr><t…

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# Epoxy-Related Dermatitis (cont.) RESPECT YOUR SKIN # 4 Using Best Practices to Protect Workers Workers who are exposed to epoxies need proper skin protection. Epoxy-related dermatitis can be prevented by following these four simple steps: Train workers in safe work practices, per- sonal protective equipment, and skin pro- tection, especially proper glove use and hand washing techniques. Provide gloves that best protect hands from the specific chemicals in the epoxy product. Provide wash stations with warm water and mild liquid soap and ensure that workers wash their skin regularly. (pH neutral or slightly acidic soap is recommended.) Make it a stated policy to allow workers time to follow best practices, and not to penalize workers for reporting an illness or seeking medical care. These measures will be described in detail in upcoming chapters. ## OSHA requirements The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has not issued any specific standards for working epoxy resins systems. But many of the practices outlined in this guide are required by other OSHA construction industry standards. For instance, OSHA has requirements for: ■ Hazard communication - Worker training - Personal protective equipment ■ Housekeeping ■ Personal hygiene ■ Exposure to airborne contaminants. CPWR - The Center for Construction Research and Training 5