The OSHA 10 for the Entertainment Industry

The OSHA 10 for the Entertainment Industry

Introduction Delivery of OSHA 10 training is an important aspect of helping our membership and employees increase their hazard awareness and ability to protect their health and safety while working. Everyone has the right to come home at the end of the day in better condition then they left. Utilizing the resources provided by OSHA, the OSHA 10 outreach program is an excellent place to start. Our goal is to provide a foundation of safety training and hazard awareness for our members. What is OSHA? OSHA is the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and is the agency charged with ensuring workplace safety in the United States. The Occupational Health and Safety (OSH) Act was enacted on April 28, 1970 by President Richard M. Nixon. 27 States manage their own OSHA Program and five of those states OSHAs only cover public sector workers. The State Plan must be AS EFFECTIVE as the federal plan. Canadian Occupational Safety and Health The jurisdiction of OSHA does not apply to our locals within Canada. The contents of the modules can be modified to provide safety awareness training in Canada, however, the Provincial Governments will not recognize the training as being compliant with their standards. Purpose of the OSHA Outreach Training Program The OSHA Outreach Training Program provides training for workers and employers on the recognition, avoidance, abatement, and prevention of safety and health hazards in workplaces. The program also provides information regarding workers' rights, employer responsibilities, and how to file a complaint. This is a voluntary program and does not meet training requirements for any OSHA standards. However, some states and local jurisdictions have enacted laws mandating Outreach training. Some employers, unions, and various other jurisdictions also require workers to have this training to work on job sites and to fulfill their own safety training goals. The OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 Classes Through the OSHA Outreach Training Program, workers can attend 10-hour or 30-hour classes delivered by OSHA-authorized trainers. The 10-hour class is intended for entry level workers, while the 30-hour class is more appropriate for supervisors or workers with some safety responsibility. Through this training, OSHA helps to ensure that workers are more knowledgeable about workplace hazards and their rights, and contribute to our nation's productivity.

General Industry vs Construction Industry The entertainment industry exists in a split between General Industry and Construction Industry. During construction and load-in, we are working under the auspices of the Construction Industry. During production and the event, we are under the guidelines of General Industry. The OSHA Outreach Program does not identify the Entertainment Industry as meriting it s own classification and the information for our members can be satisfied under either the construction or general industry curriculum. Fortunately, it is within the charter of the OSHA Outreach Program to allow classes to be tailored to fit a specific industry as we have done with our OSHA 10 classes. Due to the breadth of work in the entertainment industry we selected the General Industry guidelines for the basis of our training. Contents of the OSHA 10 Mandatory Topics At least 7 hours of instruction must be spent on the following mandatory topics. Each module must be conducted for the minimum amount of time indicated. These topics are determined by OSHA. Introduction to OSHA (2 hours) Walking and Working Surfaces, including fall protection (1 hour) Exit Routes, Emergency Action Plans, and Fire Protection (1 hour) Electrical (1 hour) Personal Protective Equipment (1 hour) Hazard Communication (1 hour) Elective Topics At least 2 hours of elective topics must be presented by the Outreach trainer from the following list. Usually the choices are based on craft, locality, or audience needs. The list of elective topics is determined by OSHA. At least two topics must be presented and the minimum length of any topic is onehalf hour. Hazardous Materials Materials Handling Machine Guarding Introduction to Industrial Hygiene Bloodborne Pathogens Ergonomics Safety and Health Program Fall Protection Optional Topics Optional topics are intended to supplement the mandatory and elective topics. These topics are intended to provide an Outreach trainer with increased flexibility to fulfill Outreach training time requirements. Additional time in mandatory or elective topics is necessary if optional topics are not covered. The minimum length of any topic is one-half hour. Module Descriptions (Mandatory) Introduction to OSHA: This two-hour training component emphasizing workers' rights. It is required for 10-hour OSHA Construction and General Industry Outreach course. The course explains why OSHA is important to workers, workers rights under OSHA, employer

responsibilities, how to use OSHA standards, how to OSHA inspections are conducted, and how to utilize worker safety and health resources. (2 hours) Hazard Communication*: One of the rights that employees have is to know what hazardous materials to which they are being exposed. The module talks about the elements of an employers HazCom program, product labeling, safety data sheets (SDS), and access to records. (1 Hour) Walking and Working Surfaces: Trips, slips, and falls make are the second leading cause of industrial accidents. This module covers housekeeping, guardrails, loading of floors, aisles and passages, stairways, ladders, scaffolding, (1 Hour) Exit Routes, Emergency Action Plans, Fire Prevention Plans, and Fire Protection: One of the best ways to protect workers is by having plans for dealing with situations. This module talks about the different parts found in action plans, plans for preventing fires and requirements for exiting an area. (1 Hour) Electrical: This module covers the basics of electricity and power distribution. Topics include inspection, cable protection, equipment protection, personnel protection, and grounding. (1 Hour) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): One choice for reducing hazards that employees are exposed to is for employers to provide PPE. The module covers head, face, ear, foot, fall, and body protective equipment choices. (1 Hour) Module Descriptions (Elective) Safety and Health: May include Injury and Illness Prevention Programs, job site inspections, accident prevention programs, management commitment and employee involvement, worksite analysis, hazard prevention and control, accident investigations, how to conduct safety meetings, and supervisory communication. (.5 Hour) Materials Handling: This module covers a wide range of topics. Included are proper manual lifting, lifting equipment, hoisting equipment, and storage. Techniques, materials, inspection, choices, and use are all discussed. (.5 Hour) Hazardous Materials: The process of producing entertainment has the potential of creating hazardous by-products. This module deals with the methods to identify and safely deal with those hazards. (.5 Hour) Bloodborne Pathogens: This module covers the hazards of exposure to blood and how to protect workers from those hazards. (.5 Hour) Machine Guarding: This module talks about identifying the hazards associated with the moving parts of machines. (.5 Hour) Ergonomics: This is the science of how humans move and work gets done. The module explains hazards like repetitive motion, lifting, work station setup, and designing work to fit humans. (.5 Hour) Fall Protection: This module discusses hazards and methods to control the hazards of exposing workers to a fall from height. Covers, guardrail, fall restraint, controlled access zones, and fall arrest systems are discussed. (.5 Hour) Module Descriptions (Optional) - list can be expanded Hand and Hand Portable Power Tools: This module is a summary of the basic safety procedures and safeguards associated with hand and portable power tools. (.5 Hour)

Confined Spaces: This module discusses the hazards and procedures to protect workers from the hazards of working in a confined space. (.5 Hour) Lockout/Tagout: This module explains what a program should include to protect workers from unintended startup or movement of equipment. This includes who and how to de-energize equipment. (.5 Hour) Welding, Cutting, and Brazing: The module talks about basic hazards to both the workers preforming this work as well as those that may be affected. Ventilation, compressed gases, flammable materials, light hazard, and flying debris are some of the hazard discussed. (.5 Hour) Daily Student Contact Hour Limit Training is limited to a maximum of 7.5 student contact hours per day. The entire length of the training day may be longer than 7.5 hours when adding time for breaks and lunch. 10-hour classes must take a minimum of 2 days. Authorizing Training Organizations These are the organization that sponsored the trainer or most recent update course for the trainer. The Authorizing Training Organization will be either the OSHA Training Institute (OTI) or an OTI Education Center. The Authorizing Training Organization is the trainer s primary point of contact. The name of each trainer s Authorizing Training Organization is indicated on the front of the Outreach trainer card, below OSHA, U.S. Department of Labor. This organization is responsible for answering trainer questions and will issue student course completion cards. West Virginia University serves as the Authorized Training Organization for ICAP Trainers

Trainer Requirements Becoming an Authorized General Industry Trainer To become an authorized trainer, a person must meet the following two prerequisites, which consist of a training and experience component: 1. Five years of general industry safety experience. A college degree in occupational safety and health, a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) designation, in the applicable training area may be substituted for a total of two years of experience); and 2. Completion of OSHA course #511 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry. Please note that the 30-hour General Industry outreach class is not considered equivalent to course #511. The 30-hour General Industry outreach class is a hazards-based class, which is delivered by OSHA authorized trainers. The OSHA #511 course covers OSHA standards and is only offered through the OSHA Training Institute (OTI) or its OTI Education Centers. Experience cannot be substituted for the training prerequisite component. OSHA does not issue waivers for these prerequisites. After satisfying the prerequisites, a person must complete course #501 Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry. This course includes knowledge and performance based tests. Trainers must pass both of these tests to become an authorized trainer. Instructors must have a teaching background with a dynamic instruction style. It is essential to engage the members in conversation and bring them into the class. Interactive learning activities are strongly encouraged. To stay current on relevant OSHA matters, authorized General Industry outreach trainers are required to attend OSHA course #503 Update for General Industry Outreach Trainers every four years. The OSHA course #501 may also be used to maintain a trainer s authorized status. If a trainer s authorization has expired, the trainer has a 90-day grace period after their expiration date to take course #503. The 90-day grace period is designed to allow for unexpected circumstances like course cancellations, illness, and other unavoidable obligations such as jury duty. After the grace period, a trainer s authorization may only be reinstated by retaking OSHA #501. If a trainer s authorization has expired, they will be unable to conduct outreach training and receive student completion cards.

Training Resources This intent of this appendix is to provide trainers with resource information to assist them in their preparation for conducting Outreach training classes. Outreach Training Program References OSHA Outreach Training Program Page - www.osha.gov/dte/outreach/index.html. o Program announcements o Outreach Training Program requirements o Specific OSHA Outreach industry procedures o Frequently Asked Questions Authorizing Training Organization - www.osha.gov/dte/outreach/ato.html. Trainer s primary point of contact. OSHA Training Institute (OTI) Education Centers - www.osha.gov/dte/ecd/course_otiec_search_public.html. Register for trainer and other courses. Introduction to OSHA - www.osha.gov/dte/outreach/construction_generalindustry/teachingaids.html. Required Outreach course curriculum. Investigation and Review Procedures - www.osha.gov/dte/outreach/construction_generalindustry/investigation_procedures.html. Relevant OSHA Websites OSHA Home Page - www.osha.gov Safety and Health Training Resources - www.osha.gov/dte/library/index.html. Main OSHA training resource site which includes: o Resource Center Loan Program. Outreach trainers may borrow occupational safety and health videos from OSHA's Resource Center, including various Spanish titles. o Training and Reference Materials Library. Training and reference materials developed by OSHA as well as links to other related sites. o Compliance Assistance Resources. Resources to help understand OSHA requirements and learn about OSHA's cooperative programs. Includes links to OSHA Small Business Page. o etools. Interactive, web-based training tools that are highly illustrated. o Grantee Developed Materials. Training materials such PowerPoints, instructor and student manuals, and test questions developed by OSHA grantees. o Other Safety and Health Training Resources - training materials and resources developed by other federal and state agencies. Other Helpful OSHA Sites o Safety and Health Topics Index - www.osha.gov/sltc/index.html o Teen Workers - www.osha.gov/sltc/teenworkers/index.html

Spanish o Making the Business Case for Safety and Health - www.osha.gov/dcsp/products/topics/businesscase. Helps illustrate why investing in workplace safety and health can improve organization s financial performance. o Quick Takes - www.osha.gov/as/opa/quicktakes/index.html. Sign up for OSHA s biweekly e-news memo. Training Aids - www.osha.gov/dte/outreach/construction_generalindustry/spanish_training.html PowerPoint Presentations - www.consultationconnection.org/oti/ Trainers www.osha.gov/dte/outreach/construction_generalindustry/spanish_outreach_trainers.html OSHA Publications - www.osha.gov/pls/publications/publication.html. Helpful quick cards, fact sheets, publications, forms, and posters. A few significant publications: All About OSHA, OSHA 3302 OSHA At-A-Glance, OSHA 3439 Training Requirements in OSHA Standards and Training Guidelines, OSHA 2254 Workers' Rights Wallet Card, OSHA 3392 U.S. Government Bookstores - http://bookstore.gpo.gov/. Order OSHA standards. Finding Outreach Trainers and Training Outreach Trainer Website - www.outreachtrainers.org OSHA encourages authorized Outreach trainers to add their trainer profile and training schedules to this site. The site allows searches of trainers by type of training and geographically. Trainers are also able to use the site to find others to assist them in their training. OSHA references the website to those looking for Outreach training. Active Outreach Trainer Lists OSHA distributes lists of active trainers (2 or more classes conducted within a year) to persons looking for Outreach training and to trainers who need assistance in their training. To obtain a list, contact outreach@dol.gov, (847) 725-7810, or an appropriate Authorizing Training Organization (www.osha.gov/dte/outreach/ato.html). Provide the State(s) looking for, the industry program(s), and an email address, fax number or mailing address. OSHA Technical Support OSHA Regional or Area Office. For support related to enforcement and the OSHA standards. These offices also provide publications and other helpful references. At the Regional Office ask for technical support. See www.osha.gov/html/ramap.html. Compliance Assistance Specialists. These specialists are in each Area Office in states under federal jurisdiction. They re available for seminars, workshops, and speaking events. See www.osha.gov/dcsp/compliance_assistance/cas.html. Page 1 of 8