ma osha consultation program
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An overview of the MA OSHA Consultation program from one of our recent roundtable events.TRANSCRIPT
Deval L. Patrick, Governor
Rachel Kaprielian, Secretary
Marvin Lewiton, M.S., CIH Industrial Hygiene Supervisor On-Site Consultation Program
Massachusetts Department of Labor Standards
On-Site Consultation
United States Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Consultation operates in every state
Most of funding from OSHA, but functionally separate 6 Safety Professionals 6 Industrial Hygienists Offices in Westborough, Taunton, Lawrence, & Springfield
Free!
Confidential
Voluntary- employers request
Focus on small, high hazard businesses
Manufacturing, construction, healthcare, food processing
No penalties or fines
On-Site Surveys Technical information via phone/email
Training for employers/employees
Provide model written safety and health programs
Assist in evaluating, developing or maintaining an effective overall Safety and Health Program
Issue citations or propose penalties
Tell OSHA where we go, what we see, who we talk with, etc.
Guarantee workplaces will “pass” an OSHA inspection
Employer makes request (phone/email)
Information to Project Supervisor
Assigned to consultant(s)
Consultants contact company
Small businesses:
◦ fewer than 250 employees at one site
or 500 employees nationwide
High hazard industries:
◦ high hazard SIC/NAICS codes
◦ Mainly manufacturing, construction and healthcare
Employer should provide:
Injury and illness logs (OSHA 300)
Safety Data Sheets
Complaint letter (if applicable)
Names/addresses of subcontractors/GC
Other pertinent information
Opening conference
Program / recordkeeping review
Walkthrough (air, noise monitoring)
Closing conference
Abatement and follow-up
Opening Conference
◦ Review employer obligations
◦ Imminent danger hazards-corrected
◦ Serious hazards-corrected within a reasonable time
◦ Allow consultant to speak to employees
◦ Agree to post List of Hazards
Walk through
Limited vs. comprehensive survey
Identify safety and health hazards
Indicate to the employer if hazard is imminent/serious/other-than-serious
Air monitoring
Technical assistance on the correction of identified hazards
Health: Chemical hazards
PPE / Respiratory Protection
Bloodborne Pathogens
Noise
Ergonomics
Permit-required confined spaces
Recordkeeping
Safety consultants: Fall protection / scaffolding
Electrical hazards
Machine guarding
Fork trucks
Hoists and cranes
Fire protection / egress routes
Recordkeeping
Closing Conference ◦ Review identified hazards
◦ Set time frame for correction of serious hazards
◦ Answer any questions
Written Report ◦ To employer
◦ Summarizes findings
◦ States hazards found
◦ Identifies OSHA standard
◦ Recommendations for corrective action
◦ Sets abatement dates
◦ Report of Employer Action taken
◦ List of Hazards
Posts List of Hazards
Unedited
In a prominent location
3 working days, or until hazards are corrected
(whichever is longer)
Provides abatement verification
Consultation Program Sponsored
◭General Industry Roundtables ◭OSHA 10 Training in Construction ◭OSHA 10 Training in General Industry ◭Occupational Hazard Recognition Seminar ◭Breakfast Meeting-Top 4 Construction Hazards ◭Breakfast Meeting-Hazards of Lead Guest speakers at a variety of venues
On-Site Consultation Program
Contact us at: Phone (508) 616-0461 Fax (508) 616-0467
Visit our website at :
www.mass.gov/dols/consult
Questions?