Masonry Magazine August 2000 Page. 21
Even Hazard Communication
Even Hazard Communication (Standard 19260059 or Standard 19101200) ranked fourth based on number of citations, accounts for less than $30,000 in penalties. The best approach to address these standards is to review your operations and compare them with the title of the standard. If applicable, take a close look at the specific requirements. Be careful in assessing applicability. Many are obvious. The need for protecting rebar or preventing employees from working under the load of a concrete buckets as required by Standard 19260701 (Concrete/Masonry, General Requirements) or providing proper wall bracing as in Standard 19260706 (Masonry Construction) are well known.
Others are not. For example, electricity affects all trades. Simple precautions such as: removing frayed cords, insuring ground prongs are in tact, the need for a heavy duty extension cord and using ground-fault circuit interrupters (GFCI's) are part of the various electrical standards frequently cited.
Another point about applicability can be made with recognizing responsibility for employee actions. Defective ladders provided on the job by other contractors become a potential citation for you when used by your employees. Make sure all ladders are free of defects and employees are trained on their use in accordance with the standard.
Above all, recognize your responsibility for safety. Citations can be issued for hazards which are not listed specifically in the OSHA regulations by hazard category. Standard 19260020 (Construction, General Safety and Health Provisions) requires an accident prevention program with regular inspections to identify and remove hazards. Standard 19260021 (Construction, Safety Training and Education) mandates training employees to "recognize and avoid" any hazards which may be present. Both standards can be found in the top ten. However, citations can be given regardless of the existence of any regulation. The "5A1 General Duty Clause" citations were written based on a law from the congressional act establishing OSHA. It holds employers accountable for providing a safe workplace. If you are aware or should be aware of a problem it must be corrected.
Joseph O'Connor is Vice President and Director of INTEC, Inc. He currently serves as a national representative for various employer organizations participating in OSHA-ACCOSH work groups and ANSI committees
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