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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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
Traffic from the UK was heavy and I received several comments like, “Good materials, but we will have to adapt them to the UK.” Well, seeing as the traffic was heavy, and this all about the safety of workers on the job, I did a little bit of looking and found where the Queen hides her safety materials. At least some of them. So here they are. Not all, obviously, but, a basic selection. Now that I have raided her coffers, I will add more in the future. If people across the pond know of more good materials, feel free to forward and I will post.
For those in the USA and elsewhere – regulations from the UK are normally at, or above what the USA requires. So instead of doing ‘the minimum,’ why not give this a look see? It won’t kill you (no pun).
Thank you for yelling at me.
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Handling Kerbs – Reducing the Risks of MSDs
Preventing Falls from Mobile Boom Type Lifts
Preventing Injury from Handling Heavy Blocks
Running a Small Construction Site
Safe Erection Use and Dismantling of Falsework
The Absolutely Essential Guide For The Smaller Construction Contractor
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
I will categorize these later – I promise – but for now – here are all of OSHA’s larger programs. These include confined spaces, lockout tagout, etc.
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Training Requirements in OSHA Standards and Training Guidelines
Safe Patient Handling – Preventing Musculoskeletal Disorders in Nursing Homes
Respiratory Protection – Small Entity Compliance Guide
Respiratory Protection – Assigned Protection Factors for the Revised Standard
Process Safety Management – Guidelines for Compliance
Portland Cement – Preventing Skin Problems
Medical Records – Access to Medical and Exposure Records
Medical and Dental Offices – A Guide to Compliance with OSHA Standards
Heat Illness – Protecting Yourself in the Sun
Fall Prevention – Training Guide – A Lesson Plan for Employers
Fall Prevention – Training Guide – A Lesson Plan for Employers – Spanish
Employers Rights and Responsibilities Following an OSHA Inspection
Emergency Response – Principal Emergency Response and Preparedness – Requirements and Guidelines
Emergency Response – Best Practices for Hospital Based First Receivers of Victims
Electrical Hazards – Controlling Electrical Hazards
Texas Department of Insurance has a very large selection of free safety materials (who knew?). Many are in English and Spanish. I have downloaded and attached 5 complete programs on the subjects you see below.
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Respiratory Protection Sample Written Program
Confined Space Sample Written Program
Control of Hazardous Energy Sample Written Program
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