Hey Everyone
Those of you who are in residential construction noted that when they updated the confined space entry standard a while back, it included residential construction. This industry had been somewhat overlooked by OSHA in the past. They have updated some of their materials to be more clear as to what is expected.
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Okay, well, not all of these are new, some area, but thought it would be helpful to keep a group together. Yes I misspelled a word.
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I had a request for CalOSHA Stuff, so I looked around and sure enough – there is a good amount. For Non-California viewers and international types (you know who you are) – The USA has the federal OSHA, but the states can opt out of the federal OSHA plan as long as their regulations are as strong, or stronger, than the federal OSHA. Hence, this stuff is at least as good as what OSHA requires.
Below are materials on scaffolds:
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Confined Space – Hazard Overview
Confined Space – Is it Safe to Enter
Confined Space – Overview Presentation
A large selection of materials that include written programs, QuickCards, Toolbox Talks, etc. Also from the major players in safety – OSHA, HSE, WorkSafeBC.
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A Guide to Safety In Confined Spaces
Confined Space – Is it Safe To Enter
Confined Space Program – WorkSafeBC
Confined Spaces – Atmospheric Testing QuickCard
Confined Spaces – OSHA Program
Confined Spaces – Permit Required QuickCard – English
Confined Spaces – Permit Required QuickCard – Spanish
Confined Spaces CPWR Toolbox Talk
No really – this is from North Carolina OSHA. A huge amount of safety programs covering nearly everything. This time I don’t expect you to download everything – just as much as you really need. Have fun.
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A Guide to Asbestos for Industry
A Guide to Bloodborne Pathogens in the Workplace
A Guide to Control of Hazardous Energy – Lockout Tagout
A Guide to Developing nad Maintaining an Effective Hearing Conservation Program
A Guide to Emergency Action Planning
A Guide to Eye Wash and Safety Shower Facilities
A Guide to Fall Prevention in Industry
A Guide to Forklift Operator Training
A Guide to Form Safety and Health
A Guide to Hexavalent Chromium
A Guide to Lead Exposure in the Construction Industry
A Guide to Machine SafeGuarding
A Guide to Manual Materials Handling and Back Safety
A Guide to Occupational Exposure to Isocyanates
A Guide to Office Safety and Health
A guide to Personal Protective Equipment
A Guide to Preventing Heat Stress and Cold Stress
A Guide to Public Safety Driving
A Guide to Respiratory Protection
A Guide to Safety In Confined Spaces
A Guide to the OSHA Excavations Standard
A Guide to Working with Corrosive Substances
A Guide to Working with Electricity
Construction Industry Safety and Health Management Program – Word
Construction Jobsite Safety and Health Guide
Fire Rescue EMS Safety and Health Management Program – Word
General Industry Safety and Health Management Program ig1
Long Term Care Industry Safety and Health Management Program
OSHA General Industry Standards Requiring Programs Inspections Records or Training
Some surprisingly good programs. These are designed to explain the issue and then set up controls. Great if you need to ‘sell’ a program to a client or management. Easy to follow, with support documents included. From the Ohio Bureau of Worker’s Compensation.
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Free materials from OSHA, and our good friends at CPWR.
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Confined Spaces – Atmospheric Testing QuickCard
