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WORKPLACE
SAFETY MANUALS
How
Does OSHA Apply
Regulations of the
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have become the
standard for safe working practice in U.S. business and industry.
Although federal OSHA does not currently apply to local governments,
federal OSHA reform may eliminate the current
governmental exemption.
MAMU's
Compliance Manuals
MAMU works closely
with other state associations. These manuals, developed by the Iowa
State Association, represent one of the benefits of that
cooperation.
Each manual
includes the following sections. First, there's a summary of intent
and applicability of the OSHA standard. This is followed by a model
plan in a fill-in-the-blank format. An overview section helps in
adopting and implementing the plan, with checklists and tips
describing: (1) the bottom line, what the employer must do; (2) what
you should do for a successful program; and (3) what you can do if
time and resources are committed to an exceptional program.
A set of
forms helps meet record keeping requirements. In all, the six
manuals contain some 20 customer forms as well as forms required by
OSHA. Finally, each has an appendix section with training
guidelines, supplementary publications, and the full text of the
OSHA regulation.
Manuals
Currently Available
The
following compliance manuals are currently available for your
inspection:
- Hazard
Communication. The purpose of this OSHA standard is to ensure
employees are informed of potential hazards from chemicals
produced or used in the work place (29 CFR 1910.1200 and the
laboratory standards of 1910.1450). The manual also covers the
Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know provisions of
Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of
1986 (SARA), including chemical reporting requirements.
- Respiratory
Protection. This standard is intended to prevent contamination
of the atmosphere by harmful dust, fumes, gases, smoke, etc.,
and to ensure use of appropriate respirators when contamination
cannot be controlled by engineering measures. The manual covers:
hazard assessment; training; fit testing; inspection, cleaning,
maintenance and storage; medical approval; work area
surveillance; air quality standards; and approved respirators.
(1910.134)
- Bloodborne
Disease Exposure Control. Bloodborne pathogen regulations are
intended to minimize or eliminate potential employee exposure to
blood and body fluids, such as potential exposure in the course
of providing first aid. The manual describes universal
precautions, training, medical requirements, and record keeping.
(1910.1030)
- Hazardous
Energy Control (Lockout-Tagout). This standard is intended to
protect employees from hazardous energy sources while servicing
equipment. The manual includes procedures, training, hardware,
record keeping, and the exchange of information with outside
employers. (1910.147)
- Permit
Required Confined Spaces. OSHA's confined spaces rules are
intended to protect employees in spaces which have limited means
for entry or exit and are not designed for continuous employee
occupancy. The manual covers all elements of a good program,
including hazard identification, hazard control, the permit
system, employee information, prevention of unauthorized entry,
employee training, equipment, emergency procedures, protection
from external hazards, duty to other employers, the in-house
rescue team, and the outside rescue team.
- Electric
Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution. This standard
applies to power generation plants, transmission and
distribution lines and equipment, substations, line clearance
tree trimming, and electrical testing facilities. The manual
lists things the utility must do for minimum compliance, as well
as suggestions for things utilities should do and can do. It
includes many decision flow charts to help determine
applicability, as well as a variety of forms for record keeping,
an audit checklist, facility/equipment inspection form and guide
to developing standard operating procedures.
Cost
| Hazard
Communication |
$50.00 |
| Respiratory
Protection |
$40.00 |
| Bloodborne
Pathogens |
$40.00 |
| Hazardous
Energy Control |
$40.00 |
| Confined
Space Entry |
$40.00 |
| Electric
Power Generation |
$85.00 |
Prices
include shipping and handling. Return within two weeks if not
satisfied and pay return shipping only.
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