MIOSHA: Summary Part 1 General Rules Flashcards
“Accident prevention program” means
“Accident prevention program” means the program by which an employer provides instruction and safety training to an employee in the recognition and avoidance of hazards.
“Confined space” means
“Confined space” means a space that, because of its physical construction, could be subject to the accumulation of loose materials or explosive, toxic, or flammable contaminants or could have an oxygen-deficient atmosphere.
“Qualified employee” means
“Qualified employee” means one who, by knowledge, training, and experience, has successfully demonstrated to the employer his or her ability to solve or resolve problems relating to the subject matter, the work, or the project. ( Administrative)
“Competent person” means
“Competent person” means a person who is experienced and capable of identifying an existing or potential hazard in surroundings, or under working conditions, that are hazardous or
dangerous to an employee and who has the authority and knowledge to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate the hazards. (In the Field)
An employer shall develop, maintain, and coordinate with employees an
accident prevention program
Where should a copy of the accident prevention program be kept
at the workplace
An accident prevention program shall, at a minimum, provide for all of the following:
Designation of the
qualified employee or person who is
responsible for administering the program.
An accident prevention program shall, at a minimum, provide for all of the following:
Instruction to each employee regarding the
operating procedures, hazards, and safeguards of tools and equipment when necessary to perform the job.
An accident prevention program shall, at a minimum, provide for all of the following:
X to assure that unsafe conditions which could create a hazard are eliminated.
Inspections of the construction site, tools, materials, and
equipment
An accident prevention program shall, at a minimum, provide for all of the following:
Instruction to each employee in the recognition and avoidance of X
Instruction to each employee in the recognition and avoidance of hazards and the regulations applicable to his or her work environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury.
An accident prevention program shall, at a minimum, provide for all of the following:
Instruction to each employee who is required to handle or
use poisons, toxic materials, caustics, and other harmful substances regarding all of the following:
An employer shall identify as unsafe a X
machine, powered tool, or piece of equipment that is damaged or defective.
What shall be done to a machine identified as unsafe or damaged:
The machine, tool, or equipment shall be locked out, made inoperable, or be physically removed from the jobsite.
An employer shall not permit any of the following:
X of damaged or defective machinery, tools, materials, or equipment that could create a hazard.
The use
An employer shall not permit any of the following:
The operation of machinery, equipment, and special tools, except by X
a qualified employee
An employer shall not permit any of the following:
An employee other than the operator to ride
any piece of moving equipment not covered by a specific standard, unless there is a seat or other safety feature provided for use by the employee. Acceptable safety features could include a guardrail, enclosure, or a seat belt
Employee responsibilities:
An employee shall immediately report
hazardous conditions or equipment to the employer.
. An employee shall not do any of the following:
Engage in any act
which would endanger another employee.
E. Leased equipment:
Who is responsible for the condition of equipment?
The employer of the operator
Housekeeping and disposal of waste materials:
Materials, including scrap and debris,
shall be piled, stacked, or placed in a container in a manner that does not create a hazard to an employee.
Housekeeping and disposal of waste materials:
Garbage capable of rotting or becoming putrid
shall be placed in a covered container. Container contents shall be disposed of at regular intervals.
Housekeeping and disposal of waste materials:
The floor of a work area or aisle
The floor of a work area or aisle shall be maintained in a manner that does not create a hazard to an employee.
Housekeeping and disposal of waste materials:
Combustible scrap and debris shall
Combustible scrap and debris shall be removed in a safe manner from the work area at reasonable intervals during the course of construction. A safe means shall be provided to facilitate this removal.
Housekeeping and disposal of waste materials:
Material which may be dislodged by wind and that could create a hazard when left in an open area shall
shall be secured.
G. Work in hazardous spaces
When an employee enters a hazardous space, such a bin, silo, hopper, or tank, that contains bulk or loose material which could engulf the employee,the employee shall
wear a safety belt or a safety harness and a lanyard affixed by a rope grab to a lifeline.
The uppermost elevation of the stored material
shall not be
higher than the shoulder height of the employee
An employee required to enter into confined or enclosed spaces shall
be instructed as to the nature of the hazards involved, the necessary precautions to be taken, and in the use of required protective and emergency equipment. The employer shall comply with any specific rules that apply to work in dangerous or potentially dangerous areas
Before an employee enters a manhole, well, shaft, tunnel, or other confined space where the atmosphere might be hazardous due to a condition such as a deficiency of oxygen, or might be toxic
in excess of the maximum allowable limits prescribed by the department of industry and consumer services, the
atmosphere shall be tested and the results recorded. The records shall be maintained at the jobsite.
If the atmosphere is hazardous,
either sufficient ventilation to eliminate the hazard shall be provided or respiratory equipment prescribed by the department of consumer and industry services shall be worn.
A machine shall be located so that there will be
space or an employee to handle the material and operate the machine without interference to or from another employee or machine.
A machine installed on a bench, table, or stand shall be designed or secured to prevent
unintentional movement or tipping.
The power source of any machine that is to be repaired, serviced, or set up, where unexpected motion or an electrical or other energy source would cause injury,
shall be locked out by each employee doing the work, except when motion is necessary during setup,
adjustment, or troubleshooting. Any residual pressure shall be relieved before and during the work.
A machine connected by cord and plug to an electrical power source shall be considered in compliance if
the plug is disconnected and tagged and the disconnection is within view of the operation
Where 1 or more crews are working on the same machine with a single energy source, 1 of the following provisions shall be complied with:
Each employee shall place his or her
lock as prescribed in subrule (3) of this rule
Where 1 or more crews are working on the same machine with a single energy source, 1 of the following provisions shall be complied with:
An authorized employee of each crew shall be responsible
for placing the lock required in subrule (3) of this rule for ascertaining that his or her crew is clear of the machine before removing the lock.
Where 1 or more crews are working on the same machine with a single energy source, 1 of the following provisions shall be complied with:
A supervisor shall place a departmental lock for which he or she
has the only key, and he or she shall ascertain that all the crews are clear from the machine before removing the lock.
A supply of potable water shall be available to
employees in all places of employment
A container used to distribute drinking water shall be
constructed
of impervious non toxic materials, shall be clearly marked as to its contents, and shall not be used for any other purpose.
Water Containers shall be serviced so that
sanitary conditions are maintained
A portable container used to dispense drinking water shall be
closed and equipped with a tap.
Dipping water from a container or drinking from a common cup
is prohibited
Where single-service cups (cups to be used once) are
supplied,
a sanitary container for the unused cups shall be provided. A receptacle for disposing of used cups shall be provided and emptied as often as is necessary.
Toilets at construction sites shall be provided for employees as follows:
1 to 20 employees-
b. 21 to 40 employees-
c. 41 or more employees-
1 to 20 employees- 1 toilet.
b. 21 to 40 employees- 2 toilets.
c. 41 or more employees- 1 additional toilet for each additional 40 or less employees.
A jobsite that is not provided with a sanitary sewer shall be provided with 1 of the following toilet facilities, unless prohibited by local codes:
a. A privy, if use of the privy will not contaminate groundwater or surface water. b. A chemical toilet. c. A recirculating toilet. d. A combustion toilet
The requirements of this rule (toilets at construction sites) for sanitation facilities shall not apply to
a mobile crew that has transportation readily available to nearby toilet facilities.
To assure sanitation, a toilet shall be serviced and maintained
on a regular basis.
A toilet shall be supplied with
toilet paper.
Note: As of Oct 28, 2015
hand sanitation requirements are called for at all toilet sites.
An employer shall ensure the availability of medical personnel for
advice and consultation on matters of occupational health
who shall be present at the worksite to render first aid.
A person who has a valid certificate in first aid training shall be
An employer shall assure that there are first aid supplies
at each jobsite and that the supplies are readily accessible
The contents of a first aid kit shall be approved by a
consulting physician.
First aid kit supplies shall be
sealed in individual packages, stored in a weatherproof container, and checked by an employer or designated person before being sent out on each job and at least weekly on each job to ensure that expended items
are replaced.
An employer shall provide proper equipment for the prompt
transportation of an injured person to a physician or hospital and a communication system for contacting the necessary emergency service.
The telephone numbers of X shall be conspicuously posted at the jobsite.
physician, hospital, or emergency service
Illumination:
A minimum illumination intensity of X footcandles shall be provided on a jobsite where construction work is being performed.
10
Illumination:
A minimum illumination intensity of X footcandles shall be provided on a jobsite where work is not being immediately performed but where workers may pass through
5
Illumination:
A minimum illumination of X footcandles shall be provided for first aid stations and infirmaries.
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