Safety Trained Supervisor (STS)

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2 Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) Current STSs on the RCC project ~ 200 Qualifications to participate in the program Approval from immediate manager/supervisor 30 hours of S&H training Supervisory experience/role Examination 100 items (2 hours) Recertification Every five years, receive/conduct S&H training (6 hours/year) or toolbox talks, advance to CHST, retake and pass STS exam

3 STS Construction Knowledge OSHA regulations Company safety rules and procedures Industry safety requirements Potential hazards Job,craft, and phases of construction Communication at all organizational levels Observation techniques Training methods Job hazard analysis Test equipment usage Enforcement techniques Proper tool and equipment selection Reporting techniques Accident/incident investigation techniques 14.6% 14.6% 14.6% 14.6% 11.5% 11.6% 8.3% 1.3% 1.5% 1.2% 1.6% 1.2% 2.4% 1.2%

4 Accreditation National Accreditation National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) Council of Engineering & Scientific Specialty Boards (CESB) International Accreditation ANSI/ISO/IEC National Standards ASTM E Environmental

5 Testing Locations Spokane Pasco Yakima Contact Sharon Black at when you finish your application. Sharon will assist you in scheduling your exam.

6 Focus Areas Module #1 Introduction to OSHA Construction Standards (CFR 1926) Module #2 Accident Investigations, Record Keeping, OSHA Inspections Module #3 Respiratory Protection, Confined Space, PPE Module #4 Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Trenching & Excavation, Fire Protection Module #5 Fall Protection, Hand & Power Tools, Stairways & Ladders, and Hazard Communication

7 Construction Safety and Health Standards 29 CFR 1926 Subpart C Safety and Health Provisions

8 Definitions Competent Person: One who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them. Qualified Person: One who,by possession of a recognized degree, certification, or professional standing, or who by extensive knowledge, training, and experience, has successfully demonstrated his ability to solve or resolve problems relating to the subject matter, the work, or the project.

9 Supervisor Responsibilities - Video H5I&feature=PlayList&p=4FB350DCD B&index=12

10 General Safety and Health (b) Accident prevention responsibilities: Assigns overall responsibility; Mandates employer inspections; Prohibits unsafe tools and equipment; Only qualified employees permitted to operate equipment/machinery.

11 Training and Education (a) Requires DOL to develop training & education programs (b) Employer responsibilities: Safety and health training programs; Recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions, chemical hazards and safe handling, and toxic materials; Confined space training mandated.

12 First Aid and Medical First aid services and provisions for medical care shall be made available by the employer Subpart D Appendix A - First aid supplies

13 Fire Protection and Prevention Employer responsible for effective fire protection and prevention program at the job site, throughout all phases of construction, repair, alteration, or demolition work Subpart F - Fire Protection

14 Housekeeping (a) During construction, alteration, or repairs form and scrap lumber with protruding nails, and all other debris shall be kept cleared from work areas, passageways, and stairs, and around buildings or other structures (b) Combustible scrap and debris removed at regular intervals (c) Appropriate containers for the collection and separation of wastes shall be provided

15 Illumination Construction areas, aisles, stairs, ramps, runways, corridors, offices, shops, and storage areas where work is in progress shall be lighted with either natural or artificial illumination Subpart D

16 Sanitation Drinking water criteria per (a) - Subpart D Requirement 20 or less... 1 toilet seat 20 or more...1 toilet seat and 1 urinal per 40 workers 200 or more... 1 toilet seat and 1 urinal per 50 workers

17 Personal Protective Equipment (a) Employer responsible for requiring the wearing of appropriate PPE in all operations with exposure to hazardous conditions or where 1926 indicates the need for PPE to reduce the hazards. (b) Subpart E addresses use, selection, and maintenance of PPE.

18 Definitions Act ANSI Approved Authorized person Administration Competent person Construction work Defect Designated person Employee Employer Hazardous substance Qualified Safety factor Secretary Shall Should Suitable

19 ( ) Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records (a) Purpose (b) Scope and Application (c) Definitions (d) Preservation of Records (e) Access to Records (f) Trade Secrets (g) Employee Information (h) Transfer of Records

20 Means of Egress (a) Exits shall be so arranged and maintained as to provide free and unobstructed egress from all parts of the building or structure at all times when it is occupied. No goofy locks (b) Exits and exit access shall be marked by signage for egress of occupant.

21 Employee Emergency Action Plans (a) Only required when mandated by another OSHA standard (b) Elements of the plan (c) Employee alarm systems (d) Evacuation (e) Training

22 (b) Elements of Emergency Action Plans Emergency escape procedures and routes; Critical plant operational guides; Employee accountability; Rescue & medical duties clarified; Preferred means of reporting emergencies; Names/job titles for further information.

23 Emergency Provisions Employee alarms systems per When alerting the fire brigade or for other purposes separate and distinctive signals required Evacuation plans (types) shall be in the emergency action plan( )

24 Emergency Provisions Before implementing EAP a number of people shall be trained in the safe and orderly evacuation of employees. Training shall be provided: Prior to appointment; When changes occur; or When plan is changed. Plans may be communicated orally with 10 or fewer employees.

25 OSHA Recordkeeping Basic requirement Each employer required by this part to keep records of fatalities, injuries, and illnesses must record each fatality, injury and illness that: Is work related; and Is a new case

26 Serious Injuries/Accidents If it is a fatality or an incident resulting in hospitalization (in-patient) of three or more employees, you have eight hours to verbally report it to OSHA If local OSHA office is closed, do not leave message. Call 800 OSHA number.

27 OSHA Recordkeeping If an injury/illness occurs report it to the supervisor and project safety officer as soon after the incident as possible. They will conduct an investigation and determine if the injury/illness should be recorded (recordability). Supervisors and project safety officers must be involved early for proper case management

28 Is It Work-Related? An event or exposure in the work environment either caused or contributed to resulting condition OR significantly aggravated a pre-existing injury or illness

29 Recordability Injury or illness is recordable if it results in any of the following: death days away from work restricted work or transfer to another job medical treatment beyond first aid loss of consciousness

30 What s First Aid? (b)(5)(ii) Non-prescription medication at non-prescription strength (over-the-counter-otc) Tetanus shot Cleaning, flushing, soaking, skin surface wounds Wound coverings band aids, etc. Hot or cold therapy Non-rigid means of support elastic bandages Temporary immobilization devices during transport

31 More First Aid Drilling fingernail, toenail or draining blister to relieve pressure Eye patches Removing foreign bodies from eye using only irrigation or swab Removing foreign material from other parts of the body by simple means tweezers, irrigation, etc. Finger guards Massages (unless it s through physical therapy or chiropractic care)

32 One More First Aid Drinking fluids for relief of heat stress This is an all-inclusive first aid list

33 Days Away Cases (b)(3) Do not include day of injury or illness Number of calendar days unable to work (including weekends, etc.)

34 OSHA Recordkeeping OSHA 301 must be filled out for each recordable incident within 7 days, then information transferred to the OSHA 300 Log. OSHA 300 Log must be maintained throughout the year (within 7 days of finding out a recordable incident has occurred) OSHA 300-A must be reviewed, certified and posted from February 1 st through April 30 for the previous year.

35 OSHA Recordkeeping The OSHA 301, 300, 300-A must be saved for five years following the end of the calendar year that these records cover. The OSHA 300 Log must be updated during that five year period to include newly discovered recordable injuries/illnesses, changes in classification, etc.

36 OSHA Recordkeeping

37 OSHA Recordkeeping Recordable Rate number of recordable incidents per 100 employees Year 2001 industry average recordable rate was 7.8 Days Away Rate number of days away cases per 100 employees Year 2001 industry average days away rate was 2.9

38 OSHA Recordkeeping OSHA Incident Rate Calculation (Number of hours worked by 100 employees in a year) Number of incidents X 200,000 Number of hours actually worked Incident Rate

39 Multi-Employer Worksites

40 Multi-Employer Worksites More than one employer may be cited for a hazardous condition that violates an OSHA Standard, even if contract states not responsible for safety.

41 Types of Inspections Imminent Danger Fatality/Catastrophe Complaint or Referral Follow-Up Monitoring

42 Inspection Penalties Serious (substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could result) Up to $7,000 for each violation Other than Serious Up to $7,000 for each violation Violation of Posting Requirements Up to $7,000 for each violation

43 Inspection Penalties Willful (knew or should have known) or Repeat Not less than $5,000 for Other than Serious Not less than $25,000 for Serious Not more than $70,000 for each violation

44 Inspection Details Shall be made during regular establishment hours except when special circumstances exist Compliance Office has right to enter without delay Opening conference Walk around Closing conference

45 Employer Rights Refusal of entry (CSHO can then go get warrant) Attend opening conference Accompany compliance officer on inspection Take photos, notes, etc. Collect samples Contest citation and abatement dates Have trade secrets kept confidential Attending closing conference

46 Employer s Right to Contest Citation 15 working days from the time the citation and proposed penalty are received in which to notify the OSHA area directory in writing May petition for abatement modification Have to show steps taken thus far to abate hazard

47 Employee Rights or Employee Representative s Rights Workplace free of recognizable hazards Express concerns without fear of reprimand Attend opening conference Accompany compliance officer on inspection Take photos, notes, etc. Collect samples Contest abatement date Appear before review commission Speak to OSHA privately Attend closing

48 Employee Rights to Contest Citation May contest Time in citation for hazardous condition abatement Employer s petition for modification abatement May Not contest Citation or amendments to citation Penalties or lack of penalties

49 REVIEW / EXAM QUESTIONS These questions are common questions on the STS exam.

50 Review Questions You re laying pipe in a ditch when a hazard not previously identified occurs. Steps are taken to eliminate the hazard: who has authority for determining that conditions are now safe for the crew to re-enter the ditch? A) Supervisor B) Competent Person C) Project Manager D) Backhoe Operator

51 Answer You re laying pipe in a ditch when a hazard not previously identified occurs. Steps are taken to eliminate the hazard: who has authority for determining that conditions are now safe for the crew to re-enter the ditch? A) Supervisor B) Competent Person C) Project Manager D) Backhoe Operator

52 Review Questions One of your crew deliberately violates a safety procedure, what should you do? A) Don t do anything B) Stop work, write him up and tell him why C) Talk with the worker, explain to him what he is doing wrong, and let him go. D) Go get the Project Safety Representative

53 Answer One of your crew deliberately violates a safety procedure, what should you do? A) Don t do anything B) Stop work, write him up and tell him why C) Talk with the worker, explain to him what he is doing wrong, and let him go. D) Go get the Project Safety Representative

54 Review Questions What right does a worker who calls in an OSHA complaint not have? A) A representative to accompany the compliance officer during his inspection B) Appeal the abatement date C) Contest the citation or penalties

55 Answer What right does a worker who calls in an OSHA complaint not have? A) A representative to accompany the compliance officer during his inspection B) Appeal the abatement date C) Contest the citation or penalties

56 Review Questions An OSHA compliance officer finds a violation during an inspection and is issuing a citation. Who is responsible? A) The worker B) The general contractor C) The superintendent D) The foreman

57 Answer An OSHA compliance officer finds a violation during an inspection and is issuing a citation. Who is responsible? A) The worker B) The general contractor C) The superintendent D) The foreman

58 Review Questions Who is the best person for insuring that workers are wearing the appropriate PPE? A) The foreman B) The supervisor C) The project safety representative D) An OSHA representative

59 Answer Who is the best person for insuring that workers are wearing the appropriate PPE? A) The foreman B) The supervisor C) The project safety representative D) An OSHA representative

60 Review Questions An OSHA compliance officer is making a repeat visit to verify that a previous violation has been corrected. During the visit, he may inspect which of the following? A) Only the area in which the violation existed B) He may inspect the entire job site C) He may only inspect what he can openly see D) He may only inspect the construction work activities

61 Answer An OSHA compliance officer is making a repeat visit to verify that a previous violation has been corrected. During the visit, he may inspect which of the following? A) Only the area in which the violation existed B) He may inspect the entire job site C) He may only inspect what he can openly see D) He may only inspect the construction work activities

62 Review Questions Which of the following is the minimum width of access to an exit in new construction as defined by the NFPA? A) 30 inches B) 22 inches C) 36 inches D) 42 inches

63 Answer Which of the following is the minimum width of access to an exit in new construction as defined by the NFPA? A) 30 inches B) 22 inches C) 36 inches D) 42 inches

64 Review Questions OSHA recommends what level of lighting for general construction work? A) 5 foot candles B) 10 foot candles C) 15 foot candles D) 20 foot candles

65 Answer OSHA recommends what level of lighting for general construction work? A) 5 foot candles B) 10 foot candles C) 15 foot candles D) 20 foot candles

66 Review Questions Who is in charge of the emergency plan? A) Supervisor B) Security C) Welder D) Project Safety Representative

67 Answer Who is in charge of the emergency plan? A) Supervisor B) Security C) Welder D) Project Safety Representative

68 Review Questions Employee recognition is an important step in the overall safety process. Generally speaking, who should provide the recognition? A) First Line Supervisor B) General Manager C) Operations Manager D) Project Safety Representative

69 Answer Employee recognition is an important step in the overall safety process. Generally speaking, who should provide the recognition? A) First Line Supervisor B) General Manager C) Operations Manager D) Project Safety Representative

70 Review Questions What congressional act created OSHA? A) Bacon-Davis Act of 1934 B) Williams-Steiger Occupational, Safety, and Health Act of 1970 C) Wilkerson-Hughs Occupational, Safety and Health Act of 1992 D) The National Safety Act of 1969

71 Answer What congressional act created OSHA? A) Bacon-Davis Act of 1934 B) Williams-Steiger Occupational, Safety, and Health Act of 1970 C) Wilkerson-Hughs Occupational, Safety and Health Act of 1992 D) The National Safety Act of 1969

72 Review Questions What are some high-risk safety items that should be inspected daily? A) Chains, ropes, slings B) Housekeeping C) Electrical installations D) All of the above

73 Answer What are some high-risk safety items that should be inspected daily? A) Chains, ropes, slings B) Housekeeping C) Electrical installations D) All of the above

74 Review Questions Who has responsibility for safety at a multiple employer work site? A) The direct employer B) The construction manager C) The client and subcontractor D) All of the above

75 Answer Who has responsibility for safety at a multiple employer work site? A) The direct employer B) The construction manager C) The client and subcontractor D) All of the above

76 Review Questions How often is the contractor (general term) required to perform safety inspections? A) Once per day B) Once per week C) Frequently and regularly D) As often as needed

77 Answer How often is the contractor (general term) required to perform safety inspections? A) Once per day B) Once per week C) Frequently and regularly D) As often as needed

78 Review Questions What is the best definition of a Competent Person as defined in 29 CFR 1926 and 29 CFR 1910? A) A competent person is one assigned by the employer who has been trained and has knowledge of the subject, has the authority to stop work, and is able to identify existing and predictable hazards. B) Same as (a) but does not need to be assigned by the employer C) Someone who demonstrated knowledge and training and has stop work authority D) An engineering graduate familiar with the subject

79 Answer What is the best definition of a Competent Person as defined in 29 CFR 1926 and 29 CFR 1910? A) A competent person is one assigned by the employer who has been trained and has knowledge of the subject, has the authority to stop work, and is able to identify existing and predictable hazards. B) Same as (a) but does not need to be assigned by the employer C) Someone who demonstrated knowledge and training and has stop work authority D) An engineering graduate familiar with the subject

80 Review Question What is the maximum fine OSHA may levy for a serious violation? A) $ B) $5, C) $7, D) $70,000.00

81 Answer What is the maximum fine OSHA may levy for a serious violation? A) $ B) $5, C) $7, D) $70,000.00

82 Review Questions An employer must report a work related fatality to OSHA. A) Within 24 hours B) Within 8 hours C) Within 4 hours D) Not required

83 Answer An employer must report a work related fatality to OSHA. A) Within 24 hours B) Within 8 hours C) Within 4 hours D) Not required

84 Review Question A person approved or assigned by the employer to perform a specific type of duty or to be at a specific location on the job site is a(n): A) Designated person B) Competent person C) Authorized person D) A and C

85 Answer A person approved or assigned by the employer to perform a specific type of duty or to be at a specific location on the job site is a(n): A) Designated person B) Competent person C) Authorized person D) A and C

86 Review Questions When must employers initiate and maintain an accident prevention program in construction? A) Always B) Only if they have 10 or more employees C) Not required D) When the project duration is more than 1 year in length

87 Answer When must employers initiate and maintain an accident prevention program in construction? A) Always B) Only if they have 10 or more employees C) Not required D) When the project duration is more than 1 year in length

88 Review Questions When is a first aid kit required on a construction site? A) Always B) Only when there is an absence of a medical facility that is accessible C) Only if the site physician requires it D) Not required

89 Answer When is a first aid kit required on a construction site? A) Always B) Only when there is an absence of a medical facility that is accessible C) Only if the site physician requires it D) Not required

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