OSHA SAFETY TRAINING TABLE for more information see www.osha.gov CATEGORY DESCRIPTION WHO RECEIVES HOW OFTEN AWAIR Requires employers to set up a written accident & injury reduction program based on clearly stated goals & objectives for meeting goals. Must show the following: how management & employees will implement program & how management will establish, measure, maintain it how to identify, analyze & control new & existing hazards, conditions & operations manner in which plan will be communicated to employees to inform them of work-related hazards & controls how accidents will be investigated & corrective action taken how safe work practices/rules will be enforced evidence of conducting & documenting an annual review showing how procedures in the program are met All affected employees New employees at the time of hire Prior to new work assignment with new hazards Annual for others Records maintained Supervisors trained in applicable matters Specialized training or retraining as needed BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS Requires the employer to: establish a written exposure control plan which identifies those employee classifications who have an occupational exposure ensure that all employees with occupational exposure participate in a training program make available the Hepatitis B vaccine & vaccination series to all employees who have occupational exposure Employees who work involves contact with blood, body fluid or needle stick exposures (e.g. paramedics, lifeguards, custodians, park & rec employees) Training before undertaking tasks where exposure could occur Updated annually EMERGENCY & FIRE PREVENTION PLANS Emergency Plans & Fire Prevention Plans shall be developed by the employer. The employer shall review with each employee those parts of the plan which the employee must know to protect themselves in the event of an emergency. All employees Initially when the plan is developed When the plan is changed or the employee's responsibilities under the plan change EMPLOYEE RIGHT TO KNOW Employers must develop a written hazardous communication program which includes: procedures for meeting labeling, MSDS & training requirements a list of hazardous substances present the method for informing employees about hazards of non-routine tasks & unlabeled pipes the method for informing contractors about hazardous substances All employees assigned to work with any hazardous substances Before initial assignment to work with any hazardous substances Before assigned to work with any additional substances Annually
EMPLOYEE RIGHT TO KNOW (continued) TRAINING COMPONENT: detection of presence of hazardous chemicals physical & health hazards in the work area protective measures details of hazardous communication program, including labeling & MSDS systems & how employees can obtain/use information about hazards All employees assigned to work with any hazardous substances Before initial assignment to work with any hazardous substances Before assigned to work with any additional substances Annually FIRE EXTINGUISHERS Where the employer has provided portable fire extinguishers for use in the workplace or in vehicles, the employer shall provide an educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use & the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting Any employee who is required to use a portable fire extinguisher in case of emergency. At initial employment and annually thereafter HAZARDOUS ENERGY LOCKOUT /TAGOUT The servicing and maintenance of machines and equipment in which the unexpected energization or start up of the machines or equipment or release of stored energy could cause injury to employees. Employees are required to establish a program and utilize procedures for affixing lockout or tagout devices to energy isolating devised, to prevent unexpected energization start up. In addition to training, employers must develop a set of procedures that employees sign off on Any employee whose job requires him/her to operate or use a machine or equipment on which servicing or maintenance is performed (e.g. maintenance workers, golf course staff,) Training done before the exposure and retraining if there is a change in the machine, equipment or process. HEARING CONSERVATION PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Workplace testing must be done to determine if the hearing conservation program must be implemented. The hearing conservation training program must be implemented for all employees who are exposed to noise at or above an 8 hour time weighted average of 85 decibels. When employees are subjects to sound exceeding the limit feasible, administrative or engineering controls shall be utilized. If these controls fail to reduce the sound level, personal protective equipment shall be provided. The employer must assist the workplace to determine if personal protective equipment is necessary and if so what type. Employers are required to establish a program and utilize procedures for affixing lockout or tagout devices to energy isolating devices, to prevent unexpected energization start up. In addition to training, employers must develop a set of procedures and Employees exposed to the noise levels described Appropriate people based on workplace assessment and job duties. Annually Before performing work PPE Retraining is necessary if the PPE changes or if the employee has not retained the required understanding Equipment shall be inspected prior to every usage and after it has been used
employees must sign off on them.
RECORD KEEPING Employers who are subject to the record keeping requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 are required to maintain a log of all recordable occupational injuries and illnesses. Each recordable case must be entered on the log within six (6) workdays after learning of its occurrence. Logs must be maintained and retained for five (5) years. A copy of the totals and information must be posted at each establishment no later than February 1 of each year and must remain in place until March 1. Report completed annually. RESPIRATORY PROTECTION Training is only necessary for an individual wearing a two strap dust mask or a respirator. Users should be trained in its selection, use and maintenance, by a competent person. Employees who are required to wear respiratory protection and their supervisor (e.g., employees spraying pesticides, chlorine workers, painters) Initial training and then annually Annual medical review may be required SAFETY COMMITTEE Organizations with more than 25 employees must have a Safety & Health Committee. Duties: establish a system to obtain safety-related suggestions, reports of hazards, and other information review and make recommendations on employer's safety program and records review incidents and make recommendations to prevent future occurrences keep employees informed of new safety policies, training programs, and other safety information The Committee should meet on a regular basis (monthly, quarterly). Minutes of the meetings should be kept. TRAFFIC / TRANSPORTATION Approved guards such as cribbing, barricades, warning signals or flagmen shall be in place when workers are engaged in any street excavations, street repair, sewer work, or for removal or replacement of manhole covers. Employees shall be trained on applicable standards from the "Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices." All affected employees Before performing work involving traffic warning devices. TRENCHING & EXCAVATION All excavation and trenching work must be inspected by an individual trained and designated as a "competent" person. A "competent" person is someone who has been trained in identifying existing and predictable hazards and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures. Individuals who will be designated as "competent" persons
VEHICLE INSPECTIONS Employees who are required to have a CDL are required to conduct a pre-trip inspection of the vehicle anytime they drive a commercial motor vehicle (CMV). Each CMV should have an "operator's checklist." One copy of the pre-trip inspection must stay in the vehicle. All employees who have a CDL and are about to drive a CMV. Prior to operating the vehicle. ERGONOMIC STANDARDS Ergonomics is the science of fitting jobs to the people who work in them. OSHA has issued an Ergonomics Program Standard. More about this standard and its potential affect on local governments is expected to be available in the fall of 2001.