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Among the articles in the January 2019 issue of ISHN Magazine, we have the top OSHA standards for 2019, offer a closer look at PPE, and much more.

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Fall protection — General Requirements (1926.501)
2019 top standards- OSHA Most Frequently Violated Standards

OSHA fall protection standard

Fall protection — General Requirements (1926.501)
January 3, 2019
OSHA requires that fall protection be provided at elevations of four feet in general industry workplaces, five feet in shipyards, six feet in the construction industry and eight feet in long shoring operations. In addition, OSHA requires that fall protection be provided when working over dangerous equipment and machinery, regardless of the fall distance.
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OSHA hazard communication standard
2019 top standards- OSHA Most Frequently Violated Standards

OSHA hazard communication standard

Hazard Communication (1910.1200) OSHA’s hazard communication standard was the second most-frequently cited agency standard in FY 2018.
January 7, 2019
This occupational safety and health standard is intended to address comprehensively the issue of classifying the potential hazards of chemicals, and communicating information concerning hazards and appropriate protective measures to employees, and to preempt any legislative or regulatory enactments of a state, or political subdivision of a state, pertaining to this subject.
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OSHA scaffolding standard
2019 top standards- OSHA Most Frequently Violated Standards

OSHA scaffolding standard

Scaffolding (1926.451) OSHA’s scaffolding standard for construction was the third most-frequently cited agency standard in FY 2018.
January 7, 2019
The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries reported 54 fatalities in 2009 from scaffold staging. In a BLS study, 72 percent of workers injured in scaffold accidents said either the planking or support gave way, slipping, or being struck by a falling object. All can be controlled by compliance with OSHA standards.
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OSHA’s lockout-tagout (LOTO) standard
2019 top standards- OSHA Most Frequently Violated Standards

OSHA lockout tagout standard

Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout-Tagout) General Industry (1910.147)
January 4, 2019
Workers servicing or maintaining machines or equipment may be seriously injured or killed if hazardous energy is not properly controlled. Injuries resulting from the failure to control hazardous energy during maintenance activities can be serious or fatal. Injuries may include electrocution, burns, crushing, cutting, lacerating, amputating, or fracturing body parts.
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Powered Industrial Trucks
2019 top standards- OSHA Most Frequently Violated Standards

OSHA powered industrial truck standard

Powered Industrial Trucks (1910.178)
January 4, 2019
OSHA statistics indicate that there are roughly 85 forklift fatalities and 34,900 serious injuries each year, with 42 percent of the forklift fatalities from the operators being crushed by a tipping vehicle.
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OSHA’s ladders standard for construction
2019 top standards- OSHA Most Frequently Violated Standards

OSHA ladders standard

Ladders (1926.1053)
January 4, 2019
Factors contributing to falls from ladders include haste, sudden movement, lack of attention, the condition of the ladder (worn or damaged), the user's age or physical condition, or both, and the user's footwear.
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OSHA’s Eye and Face Protection standard
2019 top standards- OSHA Most Frequently Violated Standards

OSHA eye protection standard

OSHA’s Eye and Face Protection standard was the tenth most-frequently cited agency standard in FY 2018.
January 4, 2019
OSHA requires employers to ensure the safety of all employees in the work environment. Eye and face protection must be provided whenever necessary to protect against chemical, environmental, radiological or mechanical irritants and hazards.
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fall protection osha standard
2019 top standards- OSHA Most Frequently Violated Standards

OSHA fall protection training standard

Training Requirements for Construction Industry (1926.503)
January 4, 2019
Falls are the leading cause of death in construction. In 2016, there were 370 fatal falls to a lower level out of 991 construction fatalities (BLS data). These deaths are preventable.
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machine guarding standard
2019 top standards- OSHA Most Frequently Violated Standards

OSHA machine guarding standard

OSHA’s machine guarding standard was the ninth-most-frequently cited agency standard in FY 2018.
January 1, 2019
Machine safeguarding is the best way to prevent amputations. Guards provide physical barriers to hazardous areas. They should be secure and strong, and workers should not be able to by-pass, remove or tamper. Guards should not obstruct the operator’s view or prevent others from working.
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OSHA’s respiratory protection standard
2019 top standards- OSHA Most Frequently Violated Standards

OSHA respiratory protection standard

Respiratory Protection (1910.134)- OSHA’s respiratory protection standard was the fourth most-frequently cited agency standard in FY 2018.
January 7, 2019
OSHA's Respiratory Protection Standard applies to general industry, construction, shipyards, marine terminals, and longshoring. The OSHA respirator standard applies to all occupational airborne exposures to contaminated air where the employee is.
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ANSI/ISEA 121-2018 American National Standard for Object Prevention Solutions
2019 top standards- ANSI/ISEA Voluntary Standards

ANSI-ISEA dropped object prevention solutions standard

December 20, 2018
The International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) reports struck-by falling objects result in hundreds of fatalities annually and thousands of injuries. In 2016, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 255 fatalities and 47,920 injuries from dropped objects in the United States.
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OSHA Injury / Illness Recordkeeping and Reporting 29 CFR 1904
2019 top standards- Critical OSHA standards

OSHA injury - illness recordkeeping standard

OSHA Injury / Illness Recordkeeping and Reporting 29 CFR 1904
January 7, 2019
According to OSHA, an injury or illness is considered work related if an event or exposure in the work environment caused or contributed to the condition or significantly aggravated a preexisting condition. Work-relatedness is presumed for injuries and illnesses resulting from events or exposures occurring in the workplace, unless an exception specifically applies.
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OSHA Confined Space Standard
2019 top standards- Critical OSHA standards

OSHA confined space general industry standard

29 CFR 1910.146: OSHA Confined Space Standard – General Industry
January 3, 2019
The standard applies to all general industry places of employment, including agricultural services, manufacturing, transportation and utilities, wholesale trade, food stores, hotels and other lodging, health services, museums, botanical gardens and zoos.
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walking-working surfaces
2019 top standards- Critical OSHA Standards

OSHA walking-working surfaces standard

29 CFR 1910.21-1910.30 Final Rule Industry Walking-Working Surfaces Standards Personal Protective Equipment
December 20, 2018
OSHA's efforts to revise and update the existing general industry walking-working surfaces standards have been underway since 1973. The final rule incorporates advances in technology, industry best practices, and national consensus standards to provide effective and cost-efficient worker protection.
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respiratory protection against silica
2019 top standards- Critical OSHA Standards

OSHA silica standard

1910.1053 Respirable crystalline silica
January 3, 2019
The standard applies to all occupational exposures to respirable crystalline silica, except where employee exposure will remain below 25 μg/m3 as an 8-hour TWA under any foreseeable conditions and those occurring during agricultural operations covered under 29 CFR part 1928 and and exposures that result from the processing of sorptive clays.
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OSHA Confined Space standard
2019 Top Standards- Critical OSHA Standards

OSHA confined space construction standard

OSHA 1926.1201 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction: Confined Spaces in Construction
January 3, 2019
Any entity doing construction work, such as building a new structure or upgrading an old one, must follow the construction confined space rule. Because the new rule applies to all employers who perform construction activities in a confined space, safety managers in all industries should become familiar with the standard.
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osha standard safety management
2019 top standards- Global Standards

ISO 45001 safety and health management system standard

ANSI/ASSP/ISO 45001— 2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems – Requirements with Guidance for Use
January 3, 2019
Experts say 45001 is not easy to apprehend when read as a normal book, especially if you are not familiar with the ISO framework of 9001 and 18001. You have to realize the interconnections between specific clauses. Experts advise finding a good training course to help realize the standard’s full potential. You may also want to consider employing consultancy services to assist.
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ANSI-ASSP Z10 safety and health management system standard
2019 top standards- Global Standards

ANSI-ASSP Z10 safety and health management system standard

December 20, 2018
Work started on Z10 in March, 1999. Almost 100 safety and health professionals spent six years drafting and reworking the document. The Z10 standard for occupational health and safety management systems (OHSMS) is now titled ANSI/ASSP Z10-2012 (R2017).
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NFPA-70E®-2018 Standard for Electrical Safety for Employee Workplaces®
2019 top standards- NFPA Voluntary Standards

NFPA 70E electrical safety standard

NFPA-70E®-2018 Standard for Electrical Safety for Employee Workplaces®
January 3, 2019
NFPA 70E® Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace® provides requirements for establishing a workplace that is safe from unacceptable risks associated with using electricity while working. Safety processes, policies, procedures and program controls reduce the risks associated with using electricity to an acceptable level.
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How to maintain & repair walking-working surfaces

How to maintain & repair walking-working surfaces

Plan each step
Karen Hamel
January 3, 2019
Few employees may ever take notice of a freshly cleaned, well-maintained floor. Unfortunately, too few also tend to notice uneven surfaces that cause trips or spilled materials that can make floors slippery. That’s one of the reasons why it’s up to employers to make sure that these types of hazards are eliminated.
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Time to educate workers about dropped objects risks

Time to educate workers about dropped objects risks

Understanding ANSI/ISEA 121-2018
Greg Schrab
January 11, 2019
Released in Q3 of 2018, ANSI/ISEA 121-2018, American National Standard for Dropped Object Prevention Solutions, is the first standard of its type for dropped and falling objects prevention equipment – establishing minimum design, performance, and labeling requirements for product solutions and guidelines for testing.
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Give your hearing the protection it needs

Give your hearing the protection it needs

Attenuation attention
Eric Henzie
January 3, 2019
This article aims to recap basic information about hearing protection and how to help prevent long-term hearing loss. This is an important topic that should be reinforced in order to ensure workers are provided a comprehensive and efficient hearing protection products and programs.
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Compressed air can be lethal

Compressed air can be lethal

Workplace injuries, often created by misuse, can be devastating
Jim Krebs
January 3, 2019
OSHA standard 1910.242(b) relating to hand and portable powered tools and other hand-held equipment is clear on using compressed air for cleaning. “Compressed air shall not be used for cleaning purposes except where reduced to less than 30 psi and then only with effective chip guarding and personal protective equipment.”
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Selection, care & use of FR garments

Selection, care & use of FR garments

NFPA 2113 standard spells it out for you
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Dave Johnson
January 3, 2019
NFPA 2113: Standard on Flame-Resistant Garments for Protection of Industrial Personnel Against Flash Fire (latest edition 2015, next revision 2020) guides you to avoid risks associated with incorrect selection, use, and maintenance, as well as contamination and damage of flame-resistant (FR) garments.
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Report problems & precursors early & often

Report problems & precursors early & often

Hey, you — keep that door open!
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David Sarkus MS, CSP
January 3, 2019
Most all of us have been around a boss or supervisor who isn’t very likeable or open to feedback. He or she is often avoided, and people may even fear approaching that boss with a safety-related concern or idea for improvement. Workers who perceive their bosses as open believe their leader really listens to their ideas and acts upon them when appropriate — or at the very least, gives their ideas a fair shake.
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