Jobsite Safety and Environmental Factors Flashcards
What is the Maryland OSHA-approved job safety and health program?
Maryland Occupational Safety and Health (MOSH) protects all Maryland employers who have ONE or more employees.
What OSHA standards is the Maryland plan is based on?
29 CFR 1926 Safety and Health Regulations for the Construction Industry, 29 CFR 1910 Occupational Safety and Health Standards, and 29 CFR 1904 Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses.
What are the steps recommended for initiating an effective safety program?
Develop a plan of action that includes management and employee involvement.
Designate a person to be responsible for safety and health.
Train employees in safety and health.
Keep the program up-to-date and in effect.
Develop a general safety and health policy, safety rules, and other operational procedures.
Train a core supervisory employee in MOSH and OSHA Standards.
What steps are recommended for on-site operations
For on-site operations:
1. Post emergency telephone numbers
2. Mark exit routes
3. Ensure the availability of emergency equipment before work begins.
What are the consequencesof job-site drug abuse?
Among other consequences, drug abuse decreases productivity and increases accidents, absenteeism, product defects, medical and insurance costs, and employee theft. All told, substance abuse has cost American businesses over $100 billion every year.
When is an employer required to have a written Emergency Action Plan
If you have more than 10 employees, you are required by law to have a written emergency action plan. If you have fewer than 10 employees, you may communicate it orally
What is the requirement to maintain job-related safety& health records?
An essential part of a safety and health program is proper documentation. If you have more than 10 employees there are certain job-related records you must maintain.
What forms are Employers with 10 employees or more required to maintain?
OSHA Form 300A (Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses)
OSHA Form 300 (Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses)
OSHA Form 301 (Report of Job Injury or Illness) is an individual incident report.
What is the requirement for keeping Exposure Records?
30 years. Medical records must be kept for the duration of employment, plus 30 years
How soon do employers have to report fatality or an in-patient hospitalization of 3 or more employees.
Within 8 hours any accident that results in either a fatality or an in-patient hospitalization of 3 or more employees
When does the OSHA annual report must be posted by the employer for employee viewing between
between February 1st and April 30th annually
What five elements are needed for an effective occupational safety and health program?
five elements according to their necessity:
- Management commitment and employee involvement
- Work-site inspection and analysis
- Hazard prevention and control
- Safety and health training
- Long-term commitment of the employer
What do contractors need to do before excavation?
Contractors must identify underground utilities before digging on public or private property, streets, alleys, utility easements, or right-of-ways. Call the Common Ground Alliance or One Call Center at least two days before any excavation work.
What are the Most frequent OSHA violations pertain to:
Scaffolding
Fall protection (training and application)
Excavations
Ladders
Head protection
Hazard communication
Construction and electric
What is the main purpose of OSHA rules and regulations?
safety, health, and welfare of the workers
What is the maximum penalty of OSHA violation?
Violation of the OSHA regulations that results in serious injury has a maximum of $7,000 fine. Willful violations, however, may result in a penalty up to $70,000.