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Auto Salvage Yard

Occupational Safety and Health Hazards

Sumit K GhoshSafety Consultant, Bureau of SafetyEducation and Training, Department of Labor

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TopicsTopics

Introduction to IOSHA Introduction to BuSET Occupational Safety and Health Hazards at

Auto Salvage Yard

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IOSHA and BuSETIOSHA and BuSET

• Indiana Occupational Safety and Health Administration (IOSHA) Enforcement of safety and health standards

• Bureau of Safety Education and Training (BuSET)Consultations/On site visit and training

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Indiana OSHA Indiana OSHA • Indiana - A state plan state

IOSHA enforce Federal standard 29CFR 1910.All penalties collected go to the state general fund

• Mission: To save lives, prevent injuries and ensure the safety and health of Indiana’s workers.

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IOSHA Comprised four divisions:

Industrial Hygiene

Industrial Safety

Construction Safety

Bureau of Mines

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IOSHA InspectionsIOSHA Inspections

• Complaint• Referral• Fatality/Catastrophe

One fatality3 hospitalized injuries

• General ScheduleRandomly computer generated

• Emphasis Programs

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The IOSHA InspectionThe IOSHA Inspection

• Compliance officer presents credentials • Purpose of visit:

• A fat/cat, complaint, referral, or emphasis program results in a focused inspection

• A general schedule inspection covers the entire worksite

• Opening Conference

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IOSHA Inspection (continued)IOSHA Inspection (continued)

• WalkaroundPoint out hazardsInterview employees

• Closing Conference• Safety Orders (Citations)

Provide abatement, and pay fine, if anyInformal conferenceContest

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o 15 working day period o An informal conference is conducted by phone

or in persono May result in a settlement agreement

The Informal ConferenceThe Informal Conference

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BuSET BuSET

• Bureau of Safety Education and Training Greater level of safety and health in the workplace

Employee involvement

FREE

NO FINES

EDUCATION -- prior to injuries or accidents

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BuSET’s ActivitiesBuSET’s Activities Safety and health consultations, on site visit of

facilities in general industry and construction Training Programs

OSHA 10-Hour courses, 30-Hour courses, short seminars

Technical Assistance Voluntary Protection Program INSHARP Governor’s Workplace Safety Awards

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ConsultationsConsultations

Similar to how IOSHA inspections are conducted:

Opening conferenceWalkaroundClosing conferenceReport of Hazards– Confidential and comprehensive written report– Abatement assistance

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TrainingTraining

Types of courses OSHA 10-Hour courses OSHA 20-Hour courses Short seminars/Half a day program

Partner with companies/organizations/ entities

Written request

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BuSET Training Programs Accident Investigation Cranes, Hoists, Slings Electrical Safety Emergency Action Plan Hazard Recognition How to Survive an IOSHA

Inspection Internet Based Safety IOSHA Top-50 Cited

Industrial Violations

Lockout/Tagout Safety Machine Guarding Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA #300 Safety-Related Work

Practices Workplace Violence Power Press Training

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Voluntary Protection ProgramVoluntary Protection Program

Indiana VPP is designed to recognize and promote safety and health management programs.

Management, labor, and IDOL establish a cooperative relationship at a workplace that has implemented a strong program.

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• INSHARP is another recognition program: • incentives and support to smaller, high-hazard

employers • work with their employees to develop, implement and

continuously improve the effectiveness of their workplace safety and health programs

• also includes larger employers who are willing to develop exemplary safety and health programs and mentor others to achieve similar results.

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Workers’ and Employers’ Rights and ResponsibilitiesWorkers’ and Employers’ Rights and Responsibilities

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What are workers’ responsibilities?What are workers’ responsibilities? Read the OSHA poster Follow the employer’s safety and health rules and wear or

use all required gear and equipment Follow safe work practices for your job, as directed by

your employer Report hazardous conditions to a supervisor or safety

committee Report hazardous conditions to OSHA, if employers do

not fix them Cooperate with OSHA inspectors

(see OSHA’s Workers’ web page for more information)

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What are workers’ rights?What are workers’ rights?• Workers have a vital role to play in identifying and correcting

problems in their workplaces, working with their employers whenever possible

• Workers can complain to OSHA about workplace conditions threatening their health or safety in person, by telephone, by fax, by mail or electronically through OSHA’s web site

• Section 11(c) of the OSH Act gives workers the right to seek safe and healthful conditions on the job without being disciplined or fired

(see OSHA’s Workers’ web page for more information)

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What are employers’ rightsand responsibilities?What are employers’ rightsand responsibilities?

Employers must provide a safe and healthful workplace free of recognized hazards and follow the OSHA standards

The OSH Act grants employers important rights, particularly during and after an OSHA inspection

Employers also provide training, medical examinations and recordkeeping

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Auto Salvage Yard Safety/Health HazardsAuto Salvage Yard Safety/Health Hazards

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Auto Salvage Yard Safety/Health Hazards

Auto Salvage Yard Safety/Health Hazards

Emergency Action Plan Hazard Communication Bloodborne Pathogens

(BBP) Personal Protective

Equipment (PPE) Machine Guarding Medical/First Aid

Electrical Safety Welding, Cutting, and

Brazing Compressed Gases Confined Spaces Noise

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Emergency Action PlanEmergency Action Plan

29 CFR 1910.36- 1910.38

29 CFR 1910 Subpart L (Fire)

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Emergency Action PlanEmergency Action Plan

Purpose: To protect the employees from serious injury, property loss or life in the event of major disaster like

Fire Tornado Earthquake Workplace violation Bomb threat Hazardous chemical spill

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Emergency Action Plan RequirementsEmergency Action Plan Requirements

Emergency escape Evacuation diagram Fire prevention plan Means of egress Alarm system Emergency telephone lists

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Hazard CommunicationHazard Communication

29 CFR 1910.1200

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Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200

Hazard Communication

Program

Container Labeling

Material SafetyData Sheet

MSDSProgramLabel

Ensures that employers and employees know about work hazards and how to protect themselves so that the incidence of illnesses and injuries due to hazardous chemicals is reduced.

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HazCom Requirements HazCom Requirements

Identify and list hazardous chemicals in workplaces Obtain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) and labels

for each hazardous chemical Implement a written HazCom program, including labels,

MSDSs, employee training, and methods employer will use to inform employees of hazards of non-routine tasks (i.e. spills)

Train employees on chemical hazards in workplaces

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Material Safety Data SheetsMaterial Safety Data Sheets

Physical hazards, such as fire and explosion Health hazards, such as signs of exposure Routes of exposure Precautions for safe handling and use Emergency and first-aid procedures Control measures

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Chemicals in Salvage YardsChemicals in Salvage Yards

Oil Grease Gasoline/diesel fuel Antifreeze fluid Brake fluid Hydraulic fluid

Battery acid Transmission fluid Mercury Solvents Lead Sodium azide in air bag

detonators

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Bloodborne PathogensBloodborne Pathogens

29 CFR 1910.1030

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Introduction to BBPIntroduction to BBP

Approximately 5.6 million workers are at risk:human immunodeficiency virus (HIV – the virus that causes AIDS)hepatitis B virus (HBV)hepatitis C virus (HCV)

OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens standard prescribes safeguards to protect workers against the health hazards from exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials, and to reduce their risk from this exposure

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Who is covered by the standardWho is covered by the standard

• All employees who could be “reasonably anticipated” as the result of performing their job duties to face contact with blood and other potentially infectious materials

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How does exposure occurHow does exposure occur

Most common: needlesticks Cuts from other contaminated sharps (scalpels,

broken glass, sharp metal, etc.) Contact of mucous membranes (for example, the

eye, nose, mouth) or broken (cut or abraded) skin with contaminated blood

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BBP RequirementsBBP Requirements

• Hazard assessment• Written BBP exposure control plan • Employee involvement in selection of safer

medical devices • Training

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Personal Protective Equipment 29 CFR 1910.132-.138Personal Protective Equipment 29 CFR 1910.132-.138

• Eye, face, body, hands, feet, airways• Hazard Assessment• Equipment Selection• Training

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Eye/Face ProtectionEye/Face Protection When employees are

exposed to: Flying particles

Molten metal Liquid chemical,

gas, acid, vapors Injurious light

radiation

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Welding Face/Eye ProtectionWelding Face/Eye Protection

Radiation Protection

UV protection

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Protection of Feet/Toes Protection of Feet/Toes

Steel-toe boots, metatarsals

Falling objectsRolling objectsObjects that can pierce sole of footElectrical Lawnmower accident; part of steel

toe is beside shoe; foot owner’s toes were only bruised.

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Protection of Hands/ArmsProtection of Hands/Arms

• Gloves appropriate for the work being doneChemicalsLacerationsAbrasionsPuncturesElectricalThermal

• Arm protection

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Head and Body ProtectionHead and Body Protection

Hard hat Apron

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Respiratory ProtectionRespiratory Protection• To control occupational diseases cased by contaminated air,

harmful dusts, fogs, fumes, mists, gases, smocks, sprays, or vapors.

• Respirator shall be provided by employers.• Written respiratory protection program by employer.

• Respirator selection and evaluation. • Medical evaluation• Training • Fit test• Recordkeeping

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Respirator CartridgesRespirator Cartridges

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PPE TrainingPPE Training

• Employer shall provide training.• Training must cover:

When PPE is necessary What PPE is necessary Proper wear, adjustment, care, disposal, maintenance etc.

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Machine Guarding Machine Guarding

29 CFR 1910.211 Subpart O

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NO TONGUE GUARD

(2)

# 2 on IOSHA’s Top-10

Hazards Cited list

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Work rest 1/8” ?

(8)

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Pulley guarding….1910.219(d)(1)

(11)

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Lockout/Tagout 29 CFR 1910.147Lockout/Tagout 29 CFR 1910.147

Control of hazardous energy Electrical Chemical Hydraulic Pneumatic

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LO/TO Requirements LO/TO Requirements

• Energy Control Program• Energy Control Procedures for each piece

of equipment• Devices used for locking out equipment• Training of all employees

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Medical and First Aid

29 CFR 1910.151

Medical and First Aid

29 CFR 1910.151

• Availability of eyes and body wash facility within the work area for emergency use • Caustic/corrosive chemicals

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Electrical Hazards 29 CFR 1910

Subpart S An average of one worker is electrocuted on the job every day

There are four main types of electrical injuries:Electrocution (death due to electrical shock)

Electrical shock

Burns

Falls LOW VOLTAGE DOES NOT MEAN LOW HAZARD

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Electrical Burns Electrical Burns Most common shock-related,

nonfatal injury Occurs when you touch

electrical wiring or equipment that is improperly used or maintained

Typically occurs on the hands

Very serious injury that needs immediate attention

Electrical burn immediately after accident

Same hand 72 hrs. later

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Grounding PathGrounding Path

• The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures must be permanent and continuous

• Violation shown here is an extension cord with a missing grounding prong

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Clues that Electrical Hazards Exist Clues that Electrical Hazards Exist • Tripped circuit breakers or blown fuses• Tools, wires, cords, connections, or junction boxes• GFCI that shuts off a circuit• Worn or frayed insulation around wire or connection• Too many cords plugged into a circuit• Conductor is too small to carry the current• Electrical cords wrapped around metal objects (ladder)• Overhead power lines when working at heights• Open junction boxes/cabinets

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Electrical TrainingElectrical Training

• Deenergizing electric equipment before inspecting or making repairs

• Using electric tools that are in good repair• Using good judgment when working near

energized lines• Using appropriate protective equipment

Train employees working with electric equipment in safe work practices, including:

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Welding, Cutting, and Brazing 29 CFR 1910 Subpart Q

Welding, Cutting, and Brazing 29 CFR 1910 Subpart Q

• Oxygen-fuel gas welding and cutting

• Arc welding and cutting

• Resistance welding

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Welding/Cutting/Brazing HazardsWelding/Cutting/Brazing Hazards

• Fire hazardsCombustibles

• Eye and face protection• Respiratory protection

Lead, other metals, emissions, byproducts• Ventilation• Protective clothing (including body and hands)• Confined spaces• Cylinders

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Compressed GasesCompressed Gases

• Safety relief devices• Protected from falling or machinery• Legibly marked – contents & hazard identification• Valve protection cap• Oxygen stored away from fuel gases• Limited amount than can be stored indoors• Transportation of cylinders

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Confined Spaces(29 CFR 1910.146)Confined Spaces(29 CFR 1910.146)

1. Is large enough and so configured that an employee can bodily enter and perform assigned work; and

2. Has limited or restricted means for entry or exit; and

3. Is not designed for continuous employee occupancy.

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Permit Required Confined SpacesPermit Required Confined Spaces

1. Hazardous atmosphere;

2. Engulfment hazard;

3. Internal configuration;

4. Contains any other recognized serious hazard.

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Noise(29 CFR 1910.95)Noise(29 CFR 1910.95)

• More than 85 dBA needs hearing conservation program• Audiometric testing• Hearing protection• Training• Access to information on noise standard

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Additional HazardsAdditional Hazards• Cranes – overhead, gantry

29 CFR 1910.179• Slings used for cranes

29 CFR 1910.184• Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks

29 CFR 1910.178• Materials handling

• 29 CFR 1910.176• Aisles clear, secure stacking, housekeeping

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Referrals to IOSHA and

Fatality Notification to IOSHA

Referrals to IOSHA and

Fatality Notification to IOSHA

(317) 232-2693(317)-232-6300

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More Information on Safety and Health HazardsMore Information on Safety and Health Hazards

BuSET

(317) 232-2688sghosh@dol.state.in.us

(317)-233-9561

www.buset.info

Osha website: www.osha.govIDOL Web: http://www.in.gov/labor/

Osha Phone: 1800-321-6742

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