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USDA Forest Service Occupational Safety and Health Training for USDA Forest Service Occupational Safety and Health Training for Collateral Duty Safety and Health Personnel and Committee MemberCollateral Duty Safety and Health Personnel and Committee Memberss

Occupational Safety and Health TrainingOccupational Safety and Health Trainingfor Collateral Duty Safety and Health Personnel for Collateral Duty Safety and Health Personnel

and Committee Membersand Committee Members

Gary HoshideGary Hoshide, Program Leader, Program Leader

Allison GoodAllison Good, Safety and Occupational Health Program Manager, Safety and Occupational Health Program Manager

Mary TrankelMary Trankel, Webmaster, Webmaster

September 2006The Forest Service, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), has developed this information for the guidance of its employees, its contractors, and its cooperating Federal and State agencies, and is not responsible for the interpretation or use of this information by anyone except its own employees. The use of trade, firm, or corporation names in this document is for the information and convenience of the reader, and does not constitute an endorsement by the Department of any product or service to the exclusion of others that may be suitable. "The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD). To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, DC 20250-9410, or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.”

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AcknowledgementsAcknowledgements

The Technology and Development Centers are grateful to The Technology and Development Centers are grateful to the many Forest Service employees who shared their the many Forest Service employees who shared their ideas.ideas.

In addition, we would like to provide special recognition In addition, we would like to provide special recognition to the following people who participated in the to the following people who participated in the development of this course: development of this course: Ann BakerAnn Baker, Northern, Northern Region, Region, for submitting the project proposal; for submitting the project proposal; Chuck Whitlock Chuck Whitlock (retired)(retired) for initial development of this projectfor initial development of this project, , Ken Ken Kaufman (retired)Kaufman (retired), , George SolversonGeorge Solverson and and Pamela Pamela Sullivan (retired)Sullivan (retired) for presenting ideas; for presenting ideas; Andrew McLeanAndrew McLean, , for web conversion; and everyone who reviewed and for web conversion; and everyone who reviewed and provided comments on this course.provided comments on this course.

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For further technical information,For further technical information,please contact:please contact:

Program Leader, SafetyProgram Leader, SafetyPhone: Phone: (406) 329(406) 329--39003900Fax:Fax: (406) 329(406) 329--37193719EE--mail:mail: [email protected]

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The following presentation satisfies the The following presentation satisfies the minimum safety and occupational health minimum safety and occupational health training requirements for training requirements for collateral duty collateral duty safety and health personnel and safety and health personnel and committee members in the Forest committee members in the Forest ServiceService, as prescribed by law (, as prescribed by law (29 CFR 29 CFR 1960.581960.58).).

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This training presentation can be used This training presentation can be used with a with a facilitatorfacilitator (a knowledgeable (a knowledgeable safety manager) or safety manager) or selfself--pacedpaced by the by the trainee.trainee.

If used in the selfIf used in the self--paced format, the paced format, the trainee will need an instructional contact trainee will need an instructional contact regarding any question(s) they have regarding any question(s) they have about the safety and health program.about the safety and health program.

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1. Introduction

2. Agency Occupational Safety and Health Program

3. Section 19 — OSHA, Public Law 91-596, 1970

4. Executive Order (E.O.) 12196

5. Part 1960 — 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

6. Agency Procedures for the Reporting, Evaluation, and Abatement of Hazards – Inspections

7. Agency Procedures for Reporting and Investigating Allegations of Reprisal

8. Recognition of Hazardous Conditions and Environments – Job Hazard Analysis

10. Other Appropriate Rules and Regulations – Special Emphasis Programs

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1. IntroductionWe recommend that you We recommend that you view the topics in view the topics in sequence, beginning with sequence, beginning with the the IntroductionIntroduction. After . After you have viewed all the you have viewed all the topics, fill out the topics, fill out the Certificate of TrainingCertificate of Training and and give a copy to your unit give a copy to your unit training coordinator.







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1. Introduction

IntroductionIntroduction2. Agency Occupational Safety and Health Program






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WelcomeWelcome to the basic to the basic safety and health training safety and health training course for Collateral Duty course for Collateral Duty Safety and Health Safety and Health Personnel and Committee Personnel and Committee Members in the Forest Members in the Forest Service.Service.

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ObjectiveObjective

The objective is that collateral duty The objective is that collateral duty safety and health personnel and safety and health personnel and committee members will use this tool committee members will use this tool to enhance their safety programs and to enhance their safety programs and to provide a resource to access safety to provide a resource to access safety information.information.


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PurposePurposeTo provide a standardized training tool To provide a standardized training tool that collateral duty safety and health that collateral duty safety and health personnel and committee members can personnel and committee members can use to learn the basic OSHA and agencyuse to learn the basic OSHA and agency--tailored requirements of a safety and tailored requirements of a safety and occupational health program.occupational health program.


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. . . Excerpt from Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), . . . Excerpt from Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 1960Part 1960

Within six months after October 1, 1980, or on Within six months after October 1, 1980, or on appointment of an employee to a collateral duty appointment of an employee to a collateral duty position or to a committee, each agency shall provide position or to a committee, each agency shall provide training for collateral duty safety and health training for collateral duty safety and health personnel and all members of certified occupational personnel and all members of certified occupational safety and health committees commensurate with the safety and health committees commensurate with the scope of their assigned responsibilities. Such scope of their assigned responsibilities. Such training shall include: The training shall include: The agency occupational agency occupational safety and health programsafety and health program; ; sectionsection

1960.581960.58——TRAINING OF COLLATERAL DUTY SAFETY AND HEALTH PERSONNEL AND TRAINING OF COLLATERAL DUTY SAFETY AND HEALTH PERSONNEL AND COMMITTEE MEMBERSCOMMITTEE MEMBERS

19 of the Act19 of the Act; ; Executive Order 12196Executive Order 12196; ; this partthis part; ; agency procedures for the reporting, evaluation and agency procedures for the reporting, evaluation and abatement of hazardsabatement of hazards; ; agency procedures for agency procedures for reporting and investigating allegations of reprisalreporting and investigating allegations of reprisal; ; the recognition of hazardous conditions and the recognition of hazardous conditions and environmentsenvironments; ; identification and use of identification and use of occupational safety and health standardsoccupational safety and health standards, and , and other other appropriate rules and regulationsappropriate rules and regulations..

PurposePurposeTo help meet the agency’s responsibility, To help meet the agency’s responsibility, required by federal regulations. required by federal regulations.


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The huge task of learning to manage a The huge task of learning to manage a unit safety program can be overwhelming. unit safety program can be overwhelming. To help field occupational safety and To help field occupational safety and health managers train newly appointed health managers train newly appointed collateral duty S&H officers, a "roadmap" collateral duty S&H officers, a "roadmap" has been developed. has been developed.

Forest Service Collateral Duty Safety Officer’s RoadmapForest Service Collateral Duty Safety Officer’s Roadmap

PurposePurposeTo assist newly appointed Collateral Duty To assist newly appointed Collateral Duty Safety and Health personnel with the huge Safety and Health personnel with the huge task of learning the duties and task of learning the duties and responsibilities of the position. responsibilities of the position.

This document, Forest Service Collateral This document, Forest Service Collateral Duty Safety and Health Officer’s (CDSO) Duty Safety and Health Officer’s (CDSO) Roadmap, establishes and recommends aRoadmap, establishes and recommends a"time"time--line" approach for assisting with line" approach for assisting with training of newly appointed collateral training of newly appointed collateral duty safety and health personnel. duty safety and health personnel.


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PurposePurpose

Forest Service Collateral Duty Safety Officer’s RoadmapForest Service Collateral Duty Safety Officer’s Roadmap

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To obtain more information about the Collateral To obtain more information about the Collateral Duty Safety Officer’s Roadmap, go to the WODuty Safety Officer’s Roadmap, go to the WO--OSOH Web site: OSOH Web site:

http://fsweb.wo.fs.fed.us/OSOH/training/index.htm


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Agency Occupational Safety and Health Agency Occupational Safety and Health ResponsibilityResponsibility

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Agency Occupational Safety and Health Agency Occupational Safety and Health ResponsibilityResponsibility

POSTING INSTRUCTIONSPOSTING INSTRUCTIONS

All covered employers are required to display, and All covered employers are required to display, and keep displayed, a poster prepared by the Department keep displayed, a poster prepared by the Department of Labor* informing employees of the protections of the of Labor* informing employees of the protections of the Occupational Safety and Health Act P.L. 91P.L. 91--596, 596, December 29, 1970 and its amendments. (* December 29, 1970 and its amendments. (* Federal Federal Government Agencies must use the Government Agencies must use the Federal Agency Poster..) ) The poster must be displayed in a conspicuous place The poster must be displayed in a conspicuous place where employees and applicants for employment can where employees and applicants for employment can see it.see it.

Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations, 1903.2(a)(3)states that reproductions or facsimiles of the poster states that reproductions or facsimiles of the poster shall be at least 8 1/2 by 14 inches with 10 point shall be at least 8 1/2 by 14 inches with 10 point type. type.


http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owasrch.search_form?p_doc_type=OSHACT&p_toc_level=0&p_keyvalue=

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Responsibilities ofResponsibilities of

USDA Forest ServiceUSDA Forest Service

Agency Agency ResponsibilityResponsibility


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These responsibilities are:These responsibilities are:

1. General RequirementsThe Chief will furnish USDA Forest Service employees places and conditions of employment that are free from on-the-job safety and health hazards.



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2. OSHA RegulationsUSDA Forest Service will comply with applicable regulations of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.



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3. Reporting HazardsUSDA Forest Service will respond to employee reports of hazards in the workplace.



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4. Workplace InspectionsUSDA Forest Service will insure that each workplace is inspected annually for hazardous conditions. USDA Forest Service will post Notices of Unsafe or Unhealthful Working Conditions found during the inspections for a minimum of three working days, or until the hazard is corrected, whichever is later.



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5. Correction of Unsafe ConditionsUSDA Forest Service will take prompt action to assure that hazardous conditions are eliminated. Imminent danger conditions will be corrected immediately.



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6. Safety and Protective EquipmentUSDA Forest Service will acquire, maintain and require use of appropriate protective and safety equipment.



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7. Safety and Health TrainingUSDA Forest Service will provide occupational safety and health training for employees.



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8. Reporting Accidents, Injuries and Occupational IllnessesSupervisors must submit a supervisor’s report of accidental injury/illness for all work-related accidents, injuries or occupational illnesses experienced by employees under their supervision.



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9. Safety and Health CommitteesUSDA Forest Service will support any safety and health committees that are formed from management and employee representatives.



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Agency Occupational Safety and Health Agency Occupational Safety and Health ProgramProgram

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This is a personal This is a personal safety message safety message from our Chief:from our Chief:

FOREST SERVICE FOREST SERVICE SAFETY POLICY SAFETY POLICY

STATEMENTSTATEMENT

“Excellence in“Excellence inSafety Safety

Management”Management”


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The policy direction for the The policy direction for the Forest Service’s Occupational Forest Service’s Occupational Safety and Health Program is Safety and Health Program is located in thelocated in the Forest Service Forest Service Manual (FSM)Manual (FSM)..

Specifically in:Specifically in:Series 6000,Series 6000,Management Services,Management Services,Title 6700Title 6700 (FSM 6700)(FSM 6700)..


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Excerpt from FSM 6700 - Safety and Health Program

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6710 SAFETY AND HEALTH PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION

6720 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH PROGRAM

6730 ACCIDENT REPORTING AND INVESTIGATION

6740 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS


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6703 – POLICY

1. Safety and health program requirements shall be integrated into functional activities: (1) to ensure the objective in FSM 6702 is addressed in all activities of the Forest Service and (2) to reduce managerial and work errors that lead to injuries, illnesses, excessive costs, production failures, property losses, and damage to the environment.

2. Safety and health of all involved individuals are the highest priorities on any job.


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6703 – POLICY (cont.)

3. The Forest Service shall provide safe and healthful facilities for visitors.

4. Line officers should consider using safety and health committees or teams to advise on and assist in developing unit safety and health programs and policy. Give employees and representatives of employees an opportunity to participate.


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Complementing FSM 6700 is Complementing FSM 6700 is section 6709.12, designated section 6709.12, designated thethe Safety and Health Safety and Health Program HandbookProgram Handbook or or FSH FSH 6709.126709.12

This handbook contains This handbook contains information and guidance for information and guidance for those who manage unit those who manage unit safety and health programs.safety and health programs.

Handbooks expand on policy Handbooks expand on policy in the manual.


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The final policy document of The final policy document of written safety direction is the written safety direction is the Forest Service’sForest Service’s Health and Health and Safety Code HandbookSafety Code Handbook..

The abbreviated title for this The abbreviated title for this policy document ispolicy document is FSH FSH 6709.116709.11..


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This handbook is the primary This handbook is the primary source of Forest Service source of Forest Service safety and health operating safety and health operating standardsstandards for:for:

First line supervisors and First line supervisors and work leaders; and forwork leaders; and forWorkplace and project Workplace and project inspections.inspections.


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10 TRAVEL20 WORK PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES30 FACILITIES40 EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY50 EMPLOYEE SAFETY, SECURITY, AND HEALTH60 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS70 JOB HAZARD ANALYSIS (FORM FS-6700-7) AND

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

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. . . an important note from Page 0–3,

Sentences in bold italic type indicate that a fatality resultedbecause of a failure to comply with a standard operating pro-cedure or practice.


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These are your sources for (policy) direction on These are your sources for (policy) direction on the Agency’s Occupational Safety and Health the Agency’s Occupational Safety and Health Program:Program:

FSM 6700FSM 6700 ——Safety and Health ProgramSafety and Health Program

FSH 6709.12FSH 6709.12 ——Safety and Health Program HandbookSafety and Health Program Handbook

FSH 6709.11FSH 6709.11 ——Health and Safety Code HandbookHealth and Safety Code Handbook


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Section 19Section 19——OSHA, OSHA,

Public Law 91Public Law 91--596, 596, 19701970

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Section 19Section 19Occupational Safety and Health AdministrationOccupational Safety and Health Administration

Public Law 91Public Law 91--596, 91596, 91stst Congress, 1970Congress, 1970

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This topic covers This topic covers Section 19Section 19 of the of the Occupational Safety Occupational Safety and Health Act of and Health Act of 1970.1970.

Section 19 states the Section 19 states the law for federal law for federal agency safety agency safety programs and programs and responsibilities.responsibilities.


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Please readPlease readSection 19Section 19 to get an to get an understanding of what understanding of what the law directs.the law directs.


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Executive Order Executive Order (E.O.)(E.O.)1219612196



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This topic covers This topic covers Executive Order Executive Order (E.O.) 12196(E.O.) 12196, issued , issued by the President to all by the President to all agencies (departments) agencies (departments) of the Executive branch of the Executive branch of government.of government.


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E.O. 12196E.O. 12196 directs compliance with the directs compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act of Occupational Safety and Health Act of 19701970

All agencies will:All agencies will:•• Incorporate the General Duty ClauseIncorporate the General Duty Clause

Furnish employees employment and a place of Furnish employees employment and a place of employment free fromemployment free from recognized recognized hazards hazards that are causing, or are likely to cause, death that are causing, or are likely to cause, death or serious physical harm.or serious physical harm.


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E.O. 12196E.O. 12196 also promulgated the also promulgated the direction of direction of Title 29, Code of Federal Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations,Regulations, Part 1960Part 1960, in 1980, in 1980

All agencies will:All agencies will:•• Assure inspections, including employee Assure inspections, including employee

representation, and abatement.representation, and abatement.•• Establish procedures to prevent reprisal.Establish procedures to prevent reprisal.•• Respond to employee complaints.Respond to employee complaints.•• Provide safety and health training.Provide safety and health training.

Agencies may have Safety & Health Agencies may have Safety & Health Committees.Committees.


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Part 1960Part 1960––29 Code of Federal 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)Regulations (CFR)

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Part 1960Part 1960——29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)



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This topic refers to This topic refers to Title 29, Code of Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations, Federal Regulations, Part 1960Part 1960..

Part 1960 contains the Part 1960 contains the basic program basic program elements for federal elements for federal employee employee occupational safety occupational safety and health programs.and health programs.


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Part 1960 includes 11 SubpartsPart 1960 includes 11 Subparts

Subpart ASubpart A GeneralGeneral

Subpart BSubpart B AdministrationAdministration

Subpart CSubpart C StandardsStandards

Subpart DSubpart D Inspection and AbatementInspection and Abatement

Subpart ESubpart E General Services Administration and Other Federal AgenciesGeneral Services Administration and Other Federal Agencies

Subpart FSubpart F Occupational Safety & Health CommitteesOccupational Safety & Health Committees

Subpart GSubpart G Allegations of ReprisalAllegations of Reprisal

Subpart HSubpart H TrainingTraining

Subpart ISubpart I Recordkeeping and Reporting RequirementsRecordkeeping and Reporting Requirements

Subpart JSubpart J Evaluation of Federal Occupational Safety and Health ProgramsEvaluation of Federal Occupational Safety and Health Programs

Subpart KSubpart K Field Federal Safety and Health CouncilsField Federal Safety and Health Councils


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Part 1960Part 1960 also contains thealso contains theAgency Responsibilities orAgency Responsibilities orGeneral Duty Clause,General Duty Clause,29 CFR 1960.8(a)29 CFR 1960.8(a)::

“The head of each agency shall furnish to each employee employment and a place of employment which is free fromrecognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm.”


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Please take the time Please take the time to read this document.to read this document.

It pertains to you!It pertains to you!


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Agency Procedures Agency Procedures for the Reporting, for the Reporting, Evaluation, and Evaluation, and Abatement of Abatement of

HazardsHazards——InspectionsInspections

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This topic explains This topic explains the agency’s the agency’s procedures for the procedures for the reporting, evaluation, reporting, evaluation, and abatement of and abatement of hazards through:hazards through:

annualannual facilities and facilities and workplace/project safety and workplace/project safety and health inspections, andhealth inspections, and

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There are There are three typesthree types of safety and health of safety and health inspections performed in the Forest Service:inspections performed in the Forest Service:

Facilities (formal)Facilities (formal)Workplace/project (formal)Workplace/project (formal)Employee requested (informal)Employee requested (informal)

Another form of "inspection" is a program Another form of "inspection" is a program review, otherwise referred to as the "review, otherwise referred to as the "FS FS Baseline InitiativeBaseline Initiative." This program review ." This program review focuses on compliance with OSHA and other focuses on compliance with OSHA and other Forest Service regulations. Refer to Topic 10 Forest Service regulations. Refer to Topic 10 Other Appropriate Rules and Regulations Other Appropriate Rules and Regulations ––Special Emphasis Programs (Baseline)Special Emphasis Programs (Baseline), for , for additional information on this program review.additional information on this program review.


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Types Types of inspections.of inspections.

The following is an excerpt from Forest Service Manual 6700, SecThe following is an excerpt from Forest Service Manual 6700, Section 6714 tion 6714 -- Inspections:Inspections:

6714 – INSPECTIONS.

There are two formal types of inspections carried out under the Forest Service safety and health program: facility inspections made byEngineering Staff in accordance with FSH 7309.11, and workplace/project inspections made by personnel trained and qualified to recognize and evaluate hazards of the work environment and to suggest general abatement procedures. Workplace and project inspectors shall apply the standards contained in the Health and Safety Code Handbook(FSH 6709.11).


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Types Types of inspections.of inspections.


6714 – INSPECTIONS. (cont.)

A team approach, using engineering facility inspectors and workplace inspectors, is recommended.

As a third type of inspection, employees may request an inspection of their workplace if they believe an unsafe or unhealthfulcondition exists (see FSM 6714.2).


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QualifiedQualified safety and health specialists shall perform safety and health specialists shall perform inspections for highinspections for high--risk workplaces and projects.risk workplaces and projects.


6714.03 – Policy.

Qualified safety and health specialists shall perform workplace and projectinspections where there is an increased risk of accident, injury, or illness due to the work performed. FSH 6709.12, section 11.04, describes a qualified inspector.


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The following is an excerpt from Forest Service Handbook 7309.11The following is an excerpt from Forest Service Handbook 7309.11, Section 44 , Section 44 –– Inspections:Inspections:

44.2 - Safety and Health Inspections. Inspect more frequently facilities that house increased-risk operations, as described in 29 CFR 1960.25(c), and specific high-hazard situations. Intensity of inspection shall be commensurate with the risk involved (FSM 6700). Report deficiencies as required in FSM 6700.

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44.2 - Safety and Health Inspections. (cont.)

The Regional Staff Director for engineering activities or the Assistant Director for Administration selects safety and health inspectors for facilities from individuals who meet the occupational series qualification standards listed in 29 CFR 1960.2(s) and may also select from the following series, if the candidates have experience in facility design and training in safety and health inspection techniques:


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1. General Engineer (GS-801).2. Architect (GS-808).3. Civil Engineer (GS-810).4. Environmental Engineer (GS-819).5. Mechanical Engineer (GS-830).6. Electrical Engineer (GS-850).


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The Washington Office Safety and Health Program Manager and the Director of Engineering jointly approve the designation of individuals not listed in these occupational series. A summary of training and experience must accompany each request for designation. . . . .


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The following is an excerpt from 29 CFR 1960.2, Definitions:The following is an excerpt from 29 CFR 1960.2, Definitions:

1960.2(s) The term Safety and Health Specialist means a person or persons meeting the Office of Personnel Management standards for such occupations, which include but are not limited to:

Safety and Occupational Health Manager/Specialist GS-018, Safety Engineer GS-803, Fire prevention Engineer, GS-804, Industrial Hygienist GS-690, Fire protection and Prevention Specialist/Marshal GS-081, Health Physicist GS-1306, Occupational Medicine Physician GS-602, Occupational Health Nurse GS-610, Safety Technician GS-019, Physical Science Technician GS-1311, Environmental Health Technician GS-699, Air Safety Specialist GS-1825, Chemist GS-1320, Health Technician GS-645, Highway Safety Manager GS-2125

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Responsibility Responsibility for facility safety and health inspections.for facility safety and health inspections.

The following is an excerpt from the Forest Service Handbook 670The following is an excerpt from the Forest Service Handbook 6709.12, Section 11 9.12, Section 11 -- Inspections:Inspections:

11.04 – Responsibility.1. The Director of Engineering is responsible for facility safety and

health inspections. See FSH 7309.11.2. Unit manager shall ensure that workplace and project inspections

are done by persons knowledgeable of the work activity and who have had training in FSH 6709.11, Health and Safety Code Handbook standards, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, the inspection process, and use of inspection report forms.


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FrequencyFrequency of inspections.of inspections.


6714.1 – Frequency.

At least annually inspect:1. Regularly used Forest Service-owned and -leased facilities.2. Workplace and project locations.

See FSH 7309.11 and FSH 6709.12, section 41 (29 CFR 1960). Inspectmore frequently when there is an increased risk of accident, injury, or illnessdue to the nature of the work performed. Inspect human resource programlocations and significant seasonal activities during the first twoweeks of operation.


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FrequencyFrequency of inspections.of inspections.

The following is an excerpt from the Forest Service Handbook 670The following is an excerpt from the Forest Service Handbook 6709.12, Section 11 9.12, Section 11 –– Inspections:Inspections:

11.1 - Frequency of Workplace and Project Inspections. All regularly used Forest Service-owned and -leased facilities shall be inspected at least annually. Workplace and project inspections shall be done at least annually. Inspect high-risk workplaces more frequently.


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Qualified safety and health specialists shall perform Qualified safety and health specialists shall perform inspections for inspections for highhigh--riskrisk workplaces and projects.workplaces and projects.

The following is an excerpt from Forest Service Handbook 6709.12The following is an excerpt from Forest Service Handbook 6709.12, Section 11 , Section 11 -- Inspections:Inspections:

High risk workplace and project inspections shall be High risk workplace and project inspections shall be performed by performed by qualifiedqualified safety and health safety and health specialistsspecialists::

The following is an excerpt from the Forest Service Handbook The following is an excerpt from the Forest Service Handbook 6709, Section 11 6709, Section 11 -- InspectionsInspections

11.11 - High-Risk Workplaces. Any facility or operation that offers a high potential for injury, illness, or death due to the activity conducted at the location is a high-risk workplace. Examples are:

1. Storage areas of:a. All types of flammables, including paint.b. Explosives, chemicals, toxicants, or radioactive materials.c. Materials stacked in such manner that they could overload structuralsystems or fall upon employees working in the area.


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Qualified safety and health specialists shall perform Qualified safety and health specialists shall perform inspections for inspections for highhigh--riskrisk workplaces and projects.workplaces and projects.

The following is an excerpt from Forest Service Handbook 6709.12The following is an excerpt from Forest Service Handbook 6709.12, Section 11 , Section 11 -- Inspections:Inspections:

11.11 - High-Risk Workplaces. (cont.)

2. Vehicle and equipment maintenance, carpentry, and other shops.3. Any location housing an activity involving powered machinery,

equipment, electrical devices, and other mechanical apparatus.4. Loading operations or operations involving frequent backing or

overhead handling of material; for example, ware-housing and zone fire caches.

5. Operations involving chemical storage or usage.6. All facilities used for housing personnel.


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Employees have an Employees have an important role in important role in

abatement of hazards.abatement of hazards.


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FSM 6700, Section 6714.2 provides policy for FSM 6700, Section 6714.2 provides policy for employeeemployee--requested inspectionsrequested inspections::

6714.2 - Inspection of Unsafe or Unhealthful Working Conditions.

Employees who believe that an unsafe or unhealthful working condition existsin any workplace shall report the condition to their supervisor. See 29 CFR 1960.28 in the appendix to FSH 6709.12.

Employees may request an inspection of their workplace (1) by giving verbalor written notice of the alleged unsafe or unhealthful working condition to the immediate supervisor, or (2) if no action results, by submitting a written reportto the next higher organizational level. In imminent danger situations, employees shall make reports first by telephone. Confirm telephone reports inwriting as soon as practicable thereafter. This does not preclude employeesfrom exercising their rights under FSH 6709.12, section 41, 29 CFR 1960.28.


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29 CFR 1960.28(d)29 CFR 1960.28(d) provides instructions for Employee provides instructions for Employee Reporting of Unsafe or Unhealthful Working Conditions:Reporting of Unsafe or Unhealthful Working Conditions:

Reports received by the agency.

1960.28(d)(1)Each report of an existing or potential unsafe or unhealthful working condition should be recorded on a log maintained at the establishment. If an agency finds it inappropriate to maintain a log of written reports at the establishment level, it may avail itself of procedures set forth in 1960.71. A copy of each report received shall be sent to the appropriate establishment safety and health committee.

1960.28(d)(2)A sequentially numbered case file, coded for identification, should be assigned for purposes of maintaining an accurate record of the report and the response thereto, As a minimum, each establishment's log should contain the following information: date, time, code/reference/file number, location of condition, brief description of the condition, classification (imminent danger, serious or other), and date and nature of action taken.


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Tool for Reporting, Evaluation, and Tool for Reporting, Evaluation, and Abatement of HazardsAbatement of Hazards

Sample Hazard Report LogSample Hazard Report Log


1-page

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Tool for Reporting, Evaluation, and Tool for Reporting, Evaluation, and Abatement of HazardsAbatement of Hazards

OSHA Compliance Training GuideOSHA Compliance Training Guide

You might find it You might find it helpful to print helpful to print this document this document and keep for and keep for reference.reference.


36-pages

Link to OSHA Compliance Training Guide

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Agency Procedures Agency Procedures for Reporting and for Reporting and

Investigating Investigating Allegations of Allegations of

ReprisalReprisal



CERTIFICATE

TOPIC 7: Agency Procedures for Allegations of Reprisal

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Agency Procedures for Reporting and Investigating Allegations of Reprisal

Agency procedures for reporting andInvestigating allegations of reprisalagainst employees who report hazardsare outlined in the Rights of Employeesand Their Representatives.


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Agency Procedures for Reporting and Investigating Allegations of Reprisal

4. Freedom from Fear of ReprisalEmployees and their representatives are protected from restraint, interference, coercion, discrimination, or reprisal for exercising any of their rights under the USDA Forest Service Safety and Health Program.


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Agency Procedures for Reporting and Investigating Agency Procedures for Reporting and Investigating Allegations of ReprisalAllegations of Reprisal

Specifically, “…if it appears that yourright to report these conditions is beinginfringed, you and your representativemay seek resolution through the following process…”


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Agency Procedures for Reporting and Investigating Agency Procedures for Reporting and Investigating Allegations of ReprisalAllegations of Reprisal

You and your representative have a You and your representative have a right to seek resolution through:right to seek resolution through:1.1. Your Local Safety and Health Manager.Your Local Safety and Health Manager.2.2. Your National Safety and Health Official, OSOH.Your National Safety and Health Official, OSOH.3.3. Your Designated Agency Safety and Health Official Your Designated Agency Safety and Health Official

(DASHO).(DASHO).4.4. USDA Quality of Work Life Division (QWLD).USDA Quality of Work Life Division (QWLD).5.5. The Occupational Safety and Health AdministrationThe Occupational Safety and Health Administration

U.S. Department of LaborU.S. Department of LaborWashington, DC 20210.Washington, DC 20210.

Anonymity is assured.Anonymity is assured.


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Recognition of Recognition of Hazardous Hazardous

Conditions and Conditions and EnvironmentsEnvironments——Job Hazard Job Hazard

AnalysisAnalysis9. Identification and Use of Occupational Safety and Health Standards


CERTIFICATE

TOPIC 8: Recognition of Hazardous Conditions and Environments – JHA

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Recognition of Hazardous Conditions and Environments—Job Hazard AnalysisJob Hazard Analysis

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This topic explains how the agency recognizes hazardous conditions and environments through the job hazard analysisprocess.


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A job hazard analysis or JHA is a technique A job hazard analysis or JHA is a technique (or process) that focuses on job tasks as a (or process) that focuses on job tasks as a way to identify hazards before they occur. way to identify hazards before they occur. It focuses on the relationship between the It focuses on the relationship between the worker, the task, the tools, and the work worker, the task, the tools, and the work environment.environment.

What is a job hazard analysis (JHA)?What is a job hazard analysis (JHA)?


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A job hazard analysis is similar to a A job hazard analysis is similar to a environmental analysis. Both are required environmental analysis. Both are required by law and both protect important by law and both protect important resources.resources.

The purpose of an environmental analysis The purpose of an environmental analysis is preventing injury to is preventing injury to natural resourcesnatural resources; ; similarly, the job hazard analysis prevents similarly, the job hazard analysis prevents injury toinjury to human resourceshuman resources..

What is a job hazard analysis (JHA)?What is a job hazard analysis (JHA)?


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The Forest Service The Forest Service projectproject--specificspecific job hazard analysis job hazard analysis process is a method for recognizing hazardous conditions process is a method for recognizing hazardous conditions and environments and planning the appropriate abatement and environments and planning the appropriate abatement actions.actions.

Job Hazard Analysis Form FS-6700-7

(referencesFSH 6709.11 and .12)


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Policy direction for JHAs is prescribed in the Policy direction for JHAs is prescribed in the Safety and Health Program Handbook, Safety and Health Program Handbook, FSH FSH 6709.126709.12::

14 - JOB HAZARD ANALYSIS. A job hazard analysis must accompany allproject and research study workplans.

14.02 - Objective. A job hazard analysis identifies hazards associated withwork projects and worksites, and identifies protective equipment or modifiedwork procedures needed.

Line officers and staff shall use the job hazard analysis to monitor the safetyperformance of work supervisors or crews. It serves as the standard againstwhich actual safety performance is measured.


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Policy direction for JHAs is prescribed in the Policy direction for JHAs is prescribed in the Safety and Health Program Handbook, Safety and Health Program Handbook, FSH FSH 6709.126709.12::

14.04 - Responsibility. The person responsible for preparing project workplans and/or research study work plans shall complete Form FS-6700-7, Job Hazard Analysis. A line officer shall approve the job hazard analysis.

Work supervisors shall discuss the job hazards with crew members prior tobeginning new projects or changing work sites. Identify any hazards notnoted on the job hazard analysis. Discuss ways to reduce these hazards, including the use of protective equipment. Document these meetings. Filedocumentation with other project work documents when the project iscompleted.


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Additional policy direction is prescribed in the Additional policy direction is prescribed in the Forest Service Health and Safety Code Forest Service Health and Safety Code Handbook, Handbook, FSH 6709.11FSH 6709.11::

21.1 - Job Hazard Analysis. The JHA is developed to ensure safety andhealth by clearly assigning responsibility and accountability to employees,first-line supervisors, and line officers. Prepare a JHA for all work projects and activities. In the JHA, identify the worksite, name(s) of the employee(s) writing the JHA and the name of the approving line officer, and the date the JHA was developed. The supervisor shall document in the JHA that employeeshave read and understand the contents, have received the required training, and are qualified to perform the job (sec. 71).


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04 - RESPONSIBILITY.

04.1 - Line Officers. It is the responsibility of line officers to provide for thehealth, safety, and training of employees. Line officers provide professionalleadership and guidance to employees. All job hazard analyses (JHAs)(sec. 05) shall be approved by the appropriate line officer and reviewed at least annually.


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04 - RESPONSIBILITY. (cont.)

04.2 - First-Line Supervisors. It is the responsibility of first-line supervisors toidentify Job-related hazards and to eliminate potential causes of accidents, injuries, and illnesses at worksites to the best of their ability by:

1. Considering an employee's identified personal, physical, andmental condition when assigning duties.

2. Knowing the type of equipment being used and its limitations.3. Preparing a JHA with involved employees for each work project

or activity (FSM 6713, Form FS-6700-7 or equivalent). Employees may request review of a JHA with their supervisor at any time.


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JHA Computer Software

Here’s a recommended tool for Here’s a recommended tool for assembling your JHA . . . assembling your JHA . . .

http://fsweb.mtdc.wo.fs.fed.us/programs/safety/oneclick/jha.htm

User Note: Your computer must have intranet access in order for this link to function.


http://fsweb.mtdc.wo.fs.fed.us/programs/safety/oneclick/jha.htm

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CERTIFICATE

Identification and Identification and Use of Use of

Occupational Occupational Safety and Health Safety and Health

StandardsStandards

TOPIC 9: Identification and Use of Occupational S&H Standards

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Subpart A GeneralSubpart B Adoption and Extension of Established Federal Standards Air ContaminantsSubpart C (Removed and Reserved)Subpart D Walking – Working SurfacesSubpart E Means of EgressSubpart F Powered Platforms, Man-Lifts, and Vehicle-Mounted Work PlatformsSubpart G Occupational Health and Environmental ControlSubpart H Hazardous MaterialsSubpart I Personal Protective EquipmentSubpart J General Environmental ControlsSubpart K Medical and First AidSubpart L Fire ProtectionSubpart M Compressed Gas and Compressed Air EquipmentSubpart N Materials Handling and StorageSubpart O Machinery and Machine GuardingSubpart P Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Other Hand-Held EquipmentSubpart Q Welding, Cutting, and BrazingSubpart R Special IndustriesSubpart S ElectricalSubpart T Commercial Diving OperationsSubpart U-Y (Reserved)Subpart Z Toxic and Hazardous Substances

OSHAOSHA

Part 1910Part 1910covers covers

General General IndustryIndustry

standards standards that are that are divided divided

into into Subparts A Subparts A through Z.through Z.


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Subpart A General

Subpart B General InterpretationsSubpart C General Safety and Health ProvisionsSubpart D Occupational Health and Environmental ControlsSubpart E Personal Protective and Life Saving EquipmentSubpart F Fire Protection and PreventionSubpart G Signs, Signals, and BarricadesSubpart H Materials Handling, Storage, Use, and DisposalSubpart I Tools – Hand and PowerSubpart J Welding and CuttingSubpart K ElectricalSubpart L ScaffoldsSubpart M Fall ProtectionSubpart N Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Elevators, and ConveyorsSubpart O Motor Vehicles, mechanized Equipment, and Marine OperationsSubpart P ExcavationsSubpart Q Concrete and Masonry ConstructionSubpart R Steel ErectionSubpart S Tunnels and Shafts, Caissons, Cofferdams, and Compressed AirSubpart T DemolitionSubpart U Blasting and Use of ExplosivesSubpart V Power Transmission and DistributionSubpart W Rollover Protective Structures; Overhead ProtectionSubpart X Stairways and LaddersSubpart Y Commercial Diving OperationsSubpart Z Toxic and Hazardous Substances

OSHAOSHA

Part 1926Part 1926covers covers

Construction Construction IndustryIndustry

standards standards that are that are

divided into divided into Subparts A Subparts A through Z.through Z.


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Identification and Use of Identification and Use of Occupational Safety and Health Occupational Safety and Health

StandardsStandardsYou might find it You might find it helpful to print this helpful to print this document now so document now so that you can use it that you can use it to follow along to follow along with the with the presentation.presentation.


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Occupational Safety and Health Occupational Safety and Health StandardsStandards

The OSHA standards are grouped into The OSHA standards are grouped into four major categories:four major categories:

General IndustryGeneral Industry (29 CFR 1910)(29 CFR 1910)MaritimeMaritime [shipyards, marine terminals, longshoring][shipyards, marine terminals, longshoring]

(29 CFR 1915(29 CFR 1915--19);19);ConstructionConstruction (29 CFR 1926); and (29 CFR 1926); and AgricultureAgriculture (29 CFR 1928)(29 CFR 1928)


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The first two OSHA standards, The first two OSHA standards, abbreviated as Part 1910 and Part abbreviated as Part 1910 and Part 1926, are most applicable to the types 1926, are most applicable to the types of activities in the Forest Service.of activities in the Forest Service.

General IndustryGeneral Industry (29 CFR 1910), (29 CFR 1910), abbreviated as abbreviated as Part 1910Part 1910ConstructionConstruction (29 CFR 1926), (29 CFR 1926), abbreviated as abbreviated as Part 1926Part 1926


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While some federal OSHA standards are While some federal OSHA standards are specific to just one category, others apply specific to just one category, others apply across industries. Among the across industries. Among the standards with standards with similar requirements for all sectorssimilar requirements for all sectors of industry of industry are those that address:are those that address:

Access to medical and exposure records;Access to medical and exposure records;Personal protective equipment; Personal protective equipment; Hazard communication; Hazard communication; Recording and reporting occupational injuries and Recording and reporting occupational injuries and illnesses.illnesses.


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Occupational Safety and Health StandardsOccupational Safety and Health Standards

Access to Medical and Exposure Access to Medical and Exposure RecordsRecords

This standard requires the employer to grant the This standard requires the employer to grant the employee access to any medical records the employer employee access to any medical records the employer maintains with respect to that employee, including any maintains with respect to that employee, including any records about the employee's exposure to toxic records about the employee's exposure to toxic substances.substances.

((Ref.: 29 CFR Part 1910.1020, 1926.33, and 1960.16Ref.: 29 CFR Part 1910.1020, 1926.33, and 1960.16))


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Personal Protective EquipmentPersonal Protective EquipmentThis standard, which is defined separately for each This standard, which is defined separately for each segment of industry except agriculture, requires segment of industry except agriculture, requires employers to provide employees with personal employers to provide employees with personal equipment designed to protect them against certain equipment designed to protect them against certain hazards. This equipment can range from protective hazards. This equipment can range from protective helmets to prevent head injuries in construction and helmets to prevent head injuries in construction and cargo handling work, to special goggles for welders to cargo handling work, to special goggles for welders to prevent eye injuries.prevent eye injuries.

((Ref.: 29 CFR Part 1910.132 and 1926.95Ref.: 29 CFR Part 1910.132 and 1926.95))


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Hazard CommunicationHazard CommunicationThis standard requires manufacturers and importers of This standard requires manufacturers and importers of hazardous materials to conduct hazard evaluations of the hazardous materials to conduct hazard evaluations of the products they manufacture or import. If a product is products they manufacture or import. If a product is found to be hazardous under the terms of the standard, found to be hazardous under the terms of the standard, the manufacturer or importer must so indicate on the manufacturer or importer must so indicate on containers of the material. The first shipment of the containers of the material. The first shipment of the material to a new customer must include a material material to a new customer must include a material safety data sheet (MSDS). Employers must use these safety data sheet (MSDS). Employers must use these MSDSs to train their employees to recognize and avoid MSDSs to train their employees to recognize and avoid the hazards presented by the materials.the hazards presented by the materials.



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Recording and Reporting Occupational Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and IllnessInjuries and IllnessThis standard requires:This standard requires:

Employers Employers of moreof more than 10 employees, except for than 10 employees, except for employers in certain lowemployers in certain low--hazard industries (such as retail, hazard industries (such as retail, service, finance, insurance, and real estate), to maintain service, finance, insurance, and real estate), to maintain OSHA specified records of jobOSHA specified records of job--related injuries and illnesses.related injuries and illnesses.

All employers, regardless of size and industry, must report All employers, regardless of size and industry, must report to the nearest OSHA office within eight (8) hours any to the nearest OSHA office within eight (8) hours any accident that results in a fatality or (inaccident that results in a fatality or (in--patient) patient) hospitalization of three (3) or more employees. hospitalization of three (3) or more employees.

((Ref.: 29 CFR Part 1904, 1960.66, and FSH 6709.11, Sec. 08.1Ref.: 29 CFR Part 1904, 1960.66, and FSH 6709.11, Sec. 08.1))


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Recording and Reporting Occupational Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and IllnessInjuries and Illness

(cont.)(cont.)

Recordkeeping forms:Recordkeeping forms:

Use OSHA forms 300, Use OSHA forms 300, Log of WorkLog of Work--Related Injuries and Related Injuries and IllnessesIllnesses, 300A, , 300A, Summary of WorkSummary of Work--Related Injuries and Related Injuries and IllnessesIllnesses; and 301, ; and 301, Injury and Illness Incident ReportInjury and Illness Incident Report..Forms are maintained on a calendar year basis.Forms are maintained on a calendar year basis.

Form 300A, Form 300A, Summary of WorkSummary of Work--Related Injuries and Related Injuries and IllnessesIllnesses, for the previous year, must be posted from , for the previous year, must be posted from February through April of each year. February through April of each year.



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Identification and Use of Identification and Use of Occupational Safety and Health Occupational Safety and Health

StandardsStandards

Attendance at a Attendance at a 1010--hour or 30hour or 30--hour hour safety and health training course on safety and health training course on OSHA General Industry Standards (such OSHA General Industry Standards (such as OSHA 6000 or equivalent)as OSHA 6000 or equivalent), will further , will further develop your skills in applying the develop your skills in applying the standards to workplace inspections. standards to workplace inspections.


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CERTIFICATE

Other Appropriate Other Appropriate Rules and Rules and

RegulationsRegulations——Special Emphasis Special Emphasis

ProgramsPrograms

TOPIC 10: Other Appropriate Rules and Regulations – Special Emphasis

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Other Appropriate Rules and RegulationsOther Appropriate Rules and Regulations——Special Emphasis ProgramsSpecial Emphasis Programs

This topic provides additional This topic provides additional information about information about departmental regulationsdepartmental regulations, , agency S&H plansagency S&H plans, and , and special emphasis programsspecial emphasis programsinitiated by the Forest Service initiated by the Forest Service Safety and Health Council Safety and Health Council and WOand WO--OSOH. Available OSOH. Available reference materialsreference materials are also are also provided.provided.


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USDA USDA -- Departmental RegulationsDepartmental Regulations

This regulation establishes This regulation establishes requirements for therequirements for theDepartment of AgricultureDepartment of AgricultureSafety Management Plan (SMP). Safety Management Plan (SMP).


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Agency Strategic Plan and Action PlanAgency Strategic Plan and Action Plan

In October 2000, the Deputy Chief for Business In October 2000, the Deputy Chief for Business Operations, who is also the Designated Agency Operations, who is also the Designated Agency Safety and Health Official (DASHO), chartered Safety and Health Official (DASHO), chartered the Forest Service Safety and Health Council to the Forest Service Safety and Health Council to review, consult, and provide policy advice to the review, consult, and provide policy advice to the DASHO on the implementation of a consistent, DASHO on the implementation of a consistent, highly visible, proactive safety and health highly visible, proactive safety and health program for the Forest Service. The first task program for the Forest Service. The first task given to the Council was to develop a strategic given to the Council was to develop a strategic plan for implementing the safety and health plan for implementing the safety and health program. This report outlines that strategic plan.program. This report outlines that strategic plan.

NOTICENOTICE: The document shown here may : The document shown here may be updated in the future. Please check the be updated in the future. Please check the WOWO--OSOH web page to obtain the most OSOH web page to obtain the most current edition.


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Agency Strategic Plan and Action PlanAgency Strategic Plan and Action Plan

The USDA Forest Service Safety The USDA Forest Service Safety and Health Strategic Plan is and Health Strategic Plan is implemented through actions implemented through actions developed in the annual Action developed in the annual Action Plan.Plan.

To obtain a current copy of the To obtain a current copy of the Action Plan go to the WOAction Plan go to the WO--OSOH OSOH Web site:Web site:

http://fsweb.wo.fs.fed.us/OSOH/

NOTICENOTICE: The documents shown here may : The documents shown here may be updated in the future. Please check the be updated in the future. Please check the WOWO--OSOH web page to obtain the most OSOH web page to obtain the most current edition of these documents.current edition of these documents.







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Special Emphasis Programs Special Emphasis Programs

BASELINEBASELINE


NOTICENOTICE: The document shown here may : The document shown here may be updated in the future. Please check the be updated in the future. Please check the WOWO--OSOH web page to obtain the most OSOH web page to obtain the most current edition of this document.current edition of this document.


4-pages

This emphasis program (Baseline) is a tool that assists safety personnel in determining compliance with OSHA’s requirement for federal agencies to evaluate their safety programs. This program requires use of an established checklist and rating criteria and is used as a vehicle to keep line managers informed on safety program status. The Baseline Initiative also provides a method to assess the program to see if it is achieving the desired results.

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BASELINEBASELINE

Federal agencies are required to Federal agencies are required to conduct S&H Program conduct S&H Program Evaluations (29 CFR 1960.8(c)).Evaluations (29 CFR 1960.8(c)).

Conduct program evaluations using the Baseline Checklist. Documents relating to the program evaluation are located on the web: http://fsweb.wo.fs.fed.us/OSOH/

Checklist includes 33 core questions based on six primary Checklist includes 33 core questions based on six primary pillars: safety management, training, investigations, pillars: safety management, training, investigations, inspections, promotion, and program evaluation.inspections, promotion, and program evaluation.

Checklist includes a 1Checklist includes a 1--4 rating scale.4 rating scale.



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Special Emphasis ProgramsSpecial Emphasis Programs

SHIPSSHIPSHow to access SHIPS.How to access SHIPS.

Select “SHIPS”

STEP 3:STEP 3:Follow directions on the screen.Follow directions on the screen.

Note: access to some software Note: access to some software features is by permission only. features is by permission only. Contact your local Safety and Contact your local Safety and Occupational Health Manager, if Occupational Health Manager, if you have questions about SHIPS.

STEP 2:STEP 2:Select SHIPSSelect SHIPSfrom the menu on from the menu on left column of the screen.

STEP 1:STEP 1:Enter through USDA Forest ServiceEnter through USDA Forest ServiceDashboard.

left column of the screen.

Dashboard.you have questions about SHIPS.


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SHIPSSHIPS

The Forest Service Safety and HealthThe Forest Service Safety and HealthInformation Portal System (SHIPS)Information Portal System (SHIPS)is a is a webweb--based accident reporting based accident reporting database program required fordatabase program required forreporting workreporting work--related injuries andrelated injuries andillnesses.illnesses.

It is used to record an unplannedIt is used to record an unplannedevent which causes an injury/illness,event which causes an injury/illness,damage to property, or both. SHIPSdamage to property, or both. SHIPSis used to record accidents on allis used to record accidents on allemployees, volunteers, and enrollees, except Jobemployees, volunteers, and enrollees, except JobCorps students who are reported through SHIMS. Corps students who are reported through SHIMS.


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SHIPSSHIPS


See FSM 6732.23 for reporting See FSM 6732.23 for reporting injuries, illnesses, and fatalities toinjuries, illnesses, and fatalities toJob Corps students. Do not include Job Corps students. Do not include injuries that happen to employees of injuries that happen to employees of other Agencies working under the other Agencies working under the jurisdiction of the Forest Service,jurisdiction of the Forest Service,in the SHIPS. in the SHIPS.


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SHIPSSHIPS


As an employee, you may be As an employee, you may be accessing SHIPS to enter information accessing SHIPS to enter information about an injury, illness, or near miss. about an injury, illness, or near miss. If so, click the 'Add Incident' button to If so, click the 'Add Incident' button to begin. begin.

As a supervisor, you may be accessingAs a supervisor, you may be accessingSHIPS to complete a CASHIPS to complete a CA--1 or CA1 or CA--2.2.If so, click the ‘Supervisor’ CAIf so, click the ‘Supervisor’ CA--1/CA1/CA--22button. button.


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SHIPSSHIPS


Additional information regardingAdditional information regardingprogram, login instructions, andprogram, login instructions, andother info available at:other info available at:

http://fsweb.wo.fs.fed.us/OSOH/recordkeeping/ships/index.htm


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Special Emphasis ProgramsSpecial Emphasis Programs

Accident InvestigationsAccident Investigations

The Forest Service has developed a The Forest Service has developed a formal Accident Investigation formal Accident Investigation Program for serious accidents Program for serious accidents occurring within the agency. This occurring within the agency. This program includes:program includes:

Attending the mandatory Serious Attending the mandatory Serious Accident Investigation Course.Accident Investigation Course.



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Following protocols and guidance Following protocols and guidance issued in 2005 Edition Accident issued in 2005 Edition Accident Investigation Guide.Investigation Guide.

NOTICENOTICE: The document shown here may : The document shown here may be updated in the future. Please check the be updated in the future. Please check the T&D web page to obtain the most current T&D web page to obtain the most current edition.edition.

http://fsweb/

http://fsweb/

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Reference Materials AvailableReference Materials Available

Suggested Sources for Suggested Sources for Safety and Health Safety and Health TrainingTraining Material Material -- MTDCMTDC

You might find it You might find it helpful to print this helpful to print this document and document and keep for a keep for a reference. reference.


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NOTICENOTICE: The document shown here may : The document shown here may be updated in the future. Please check the be updated in the future. Please check the T&D web page to obtain the most current T&D web page to obtain the most current edition of these and other useful guides.edition of these and other useful guides.


http://fsweb/

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Pocket Guide to Chemical HazardsPocket Guide to Chemical Hazards

You might find it You might find it helpful to print this helpful to print this document and document and keep for a keep for a reference. reference.

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Forest Service Forest Service Safety and Health Safety and Health Web SitesWeb Sites

User Note: Your computer must have intranet access in order for these links to function.

RR--1 Northern Region1 Northern Region http://fsweb.r1.fs.fed.us/hr/6700_health_and_safety/index.html

RR--2 Rocky Mountain2 Rocky Mountain http://fsweb.r2.fs.fed.us/safety/index.shtml

RR--3 Southwestern Region 3 Southwestern Region http://fsweb.r3.fs.fed.us/safety/

RR--4 Intermountain Region4 Intermountain Region http://fsweb.r4.fs.fed.us/unit/rf/safety_wellness/index.html

RR--5 Pacific Southwest Region5 Pacific Southwest Region http://fsweb.r5.fs.fed.us/unit/hr/safety_and_health/shindex.html

RR--6 Pacific Northwest Region6 Pacific Northwest Region http://fsweb.pdc1.r6.fs.fed.us/hr/safety.shtml

RR--8 Southern Region8 Southern Region http://fsweb.r9.fs.fed.us/special/celt/safety/

RR--9 Eastern Region9 Eastern Region http://fsweb.r9.fs.fed.us/special/celt/safety/

RR--10 Alaska Region10 Alaska Region http://fsweb.r10.fs.fed.us/staffs/hr/safety_health.shtml


http://fsweb.r10.fs.fed.us/staffs/hr/safety_health.shtml

http://fsweb.r9.fs.fed.us/special/celt/safety

http://fsweb.r9.fs.fed.us/special/celt/safety

http://fsweb.pdc1.r6.fs.fed.us/hr/safety.shtml

http://fsweb.r5.fs.fed.us/unit/hr/safety_and_health/shindex.html

http://fsweb.r4.fs.fed.us/unit/rf/safety_wellness/index.html

http://fsweb.r3.fs.fed.us/safety/

http://fsweb.r2.fs.fed.us/safety/index.shtml

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Forest Service Forest Service Safety and Health Safety and Health Web SitesWeb SitesNorth Central Research StationNorth Central Research Station http://fsweb.nc.fs.fed.us/eng/safety_health/

Northeastern Research Station Northeastern Research Station -- AreaArea http://fsweb.ne.fs.fed.us/staff/hrm/safety/index.shtml

Pacific Southwest Research StationPacific Southwest Research Station http://fsweb.psw.fs.fed.us/safety/

Rocky Mountain ResearchRocky Mountain Research http://fsweb.rmrs.fs.fed.us/admin/safety/Safety.htm

Southern Research StationSouthern Research Station UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Forest Products Laboratory (FPL)Forest Products Laboratory (FPL) http://fsweb.fpl.fs.fed.us/safety_and_security/safetyandsecurity.shtml

International Institute of Tropical International Institute of Tropical Forestry (IITF)Forestry (IITF)

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) http://www.usda.gov/da/shmd/shmd1.htm

Washington Office Washington Office -- Job Corps CentersJob Corps Centers http://fsweb.jc.wo.fs.fed.us/safety/index.shtml

Washington Office Washington Office –– Office of Safety and Office of Safety and Occupational Health (OSOH)Occupational Health (OSOH)


Washington Office Washington Office -- Technology and Technology and Development Center, Missoula (MTDC) Development Center, Missoula (MTDC) http://fsweb.mtdc.wo.fs.fed.us/programs/safety/

Washington Office Washington Office –– Fire and Aviation Fire and Aviation Management (FAM)Management (FAM) http://www.fs.fed.us/fire/safety/index.html


http://www.usda.gov/da/shmd/shmd1.htm


http://fsweb.jc.wo.fs.fed.us/safety/index.shtml

http://www.fs.fed.us/fire/safety/index.html

http://fsweb.mtdc.wo.fs.fed.us/programs/safety/

http://fsweb.fpl.fs.fed.us/safety_and_security/safetyandsecurity.shtml

http://fsweb.rmrs.fs.fed.us/admin/safety/Safety.htm

http://fsweb.psw.fs.fed.us/safety/

http://fsweb.ne.fs.fed.us/staff/hrm/safety/index.shtml

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Suggested Sources for Additional Suggested Sources for Additional Safety Safety and Health Trainingand Health Training MaterialsMaterials

User Note: Your computer must have internet access in order for these links to function.

DOI DOI –– Occupational Health and Safety Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)(OHS)

http://www.doi.gov/ohs/

DOL DOL -- Occupational Safety and Health Occupational Safety and Health Administration Administration (OSHA)(OSHA)

http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/ote/oti.html

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)(EPA) http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/health/worker.htm

U.S. Consumer Product Safety U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Commission (CPSC)(CPSC) http://www.cpsc.gov

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Prevention (CDC)(CDC) http://www.bt.cdc.gov

US Department of Homeland Security US Department of Homeland Security (DHS)(DHS) http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/



http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/

http://www.bt.cdc.gov/

http://www.cpsc.gov/

http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/health/worker.htm


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CertificateCertificateHOME - Overview

1. Introduction

Certificate of Certificate of TrainingTraining










CERTIFICATE

After you have viewed all After you have viewed all the topics, fill out the the topics, fill out the Certificate of TrainingCertificate of Training and and give a copy to your unit give a copy to your unit training coordinator.training coordinator.


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