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2023 08 21 What makes a workplace injury OSHA recordable?

1904.7 - General recording criteria. | Occupational Safety and Health Administration (osha.gov)

"1904.7(b)(1)
How do I decide if a case meets one or more of the general recording criteria? A work-related injury or illness must be recorded if it results in one or more of the following:

1904.7(b)(1)(i)
Death. See § 1904.7(b)(2).

1904.7(b)(1)(ii)
Days away from work. See § 1904.7(b)(3).

1904.7(b)(1)(iii)
Restricted work or transfer to another job. See § 1904.7(b)(4).

1904.7(b)(1)(iv)
Medical treatment beyond first aid. See § 1904.7(b)(5).

1904.7(b)(1)(v)
Loss of consciousness. See § 1904.7(b)(6).

1904.7(b)(1)(vi)
A significant injury or illness diagnosed by a physician or other licensed health care professional. See § 1904.7(b)(7)."

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LOTO Lockout/Tagout

Objectives

Clarify requirements of the Lockout/Tagout
(LOTO) Program
Ensure everyone is aware of their role within LOTO
Program

“LOTO” is a technique used to prevent
energy from being released during the
servicing of equipment. This is
accomplished by placing locks and tags
on energy isolation devices prior to
starting work

80% failed to turn off equipment
10% equipment
activated by someone
else
5% failed to control
potential energy
Most of remaining 5%
disconnected power but
failed to verify effectiveness

All employees fit into one of the following LOTO roles:

“Authorized employee” ( Top level of qualification)
Services equipment & authorized to apply LOTO.

“Affected employee” Operates or
uses equipment being serviced under LOTO.

“Other employee”
Works in an area where LOTO
being used.

Affected Employee

An employee whose job requires
him/her to operate or use a machine
or equipment on which servicing or
maintenance is being performed
under lockout or tag out, or whose job
requires him/her to work in an area in
which such servicing or maintenance
is being performed.

An affected employee becomes an
authorized employee when that
employee's duties include performing
servicing or maintenance covered under
this section.

Types of Hazards

Electrical
 Pneumatic
 Hydraulic
 Mechanical
 Thermal
 Chemical
 Radiation
 Steam
 Spring-Driven
 Suspended Parts
Some energy sources can be turned on/off.
 Others can only be dissipated or controlled.

Potential energy can be converted to kinetic!
Goal of LOTO is to achieve “Zero Energy State”

When is LOTO applied?
“…during the servicing of equipment”.

Adjusting
 Inspecting
 Modifying
 Replacing parts
 Tool changes
 Clearing jams
 Lubricating
 Cleaning

Exceptions to LOTO

Cord & plug connected equipment
 Plug is only source of energy
 Plug is under continuous control of one person

Energy Isolation Devices

“…accomplished by placing locks on energy isolation
devices…”
Device that physically prevents the
transmission or release of energy

Examples:
 Electrical disconnect
switch
 Electrical breaker switch
 Hydraulic valve
 Pneumatic valve
 Line valve

Pushbuttons,
selector switches, and
other control circuit
devices are NOT
energy isolation
devices

Preferred means of
controlling hazardous
energy at Kerry is
LOCKOUT IN
CONJUNCTION WITH
TAGOUT.
 Each isolation point must
have both a lock and a tag
attached to it.
 Tags must indicate lock
holders name &
department.

STEP 1
Advise
employees
STEP 2
ID energy
STEP 4
Isolate
energy
STEP 5
Apply locks
STEP 3
Shutdown
machine
STEP 6
Dissipate,
Releases
STEP 7
Verify off

Verbally notify all “affected” and “other”
employees of impending shutdown.
 Not all equipment will have someone
“assigned” to it.

Know types & magnitude of energy
associated with equipment.
 ID all energy sources feeding the
equipment (including potential energy).
 Gather appropriate control devices.
 Clarify any questionable identification of
energy sources before proceeding.

Use normal stopping
procedures to shut
down equipment.
 Push “Stop” button,
open toggle switch,
etc.

After shutdown,
operate all energy
isolation devices so
equipment is

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2023 07 17 Compressed Gases•Definition of a
compressed gas –
any gas, or mixture
of gases, that is
pressurized and
contained in a
cylinder or tank.

•Examples of compressed gases

•acetylene

•anhydrous ammonia

•carbon dioxide

•helium

v

•Types of containers
in which compressed
gas is stored

•Definition of a cryogenic liquid - matter that exists at minus 200 degrees Celsius

•Examples of cryogenic liquids

•liquid nitrogen

•liquid argon

liquid oxygen

Handling and inspection procedures•Ensure gas
containers are
identified with a
DOT label

•Cylinders must
never be
dropped, slid,
or rolled

•Use carts or other material handling equipment to move cylinders

•Tanks must be secured to cart

•Regulators, pressure
relief devices, valves,
and hoses must be
designed for the
specific container

•Never interchange equipment between different types of gases

•Pressure relief devices maintain
pressure in
cylinder at
a desired
level
•Never interchange equipment between different types of gases

•Pressure relief devices maintain
pressure in
cylinder at
a desired
level
•Inspect cylinders and devices, and remove defective equipment from service

•Inspect threads on valves and regulators for
damage, dirt,
grease, and oil

•Threads on regulators and auxiliary equipment must match the container valve
threads - adapters
are not allowed

•Connections must
not be tampered
with, or forced
together

•Threads on regulators and auxiliary equipment must match the container valve
threads - adapters
are not allowed

•Connections must
not be tampered
with, or forced
together

•Valves should be opened slowly, with valve outlets pointed away from the user and other persons

•Valves should be
opened with the
wrench supplied
by the vendor

•Valves should not be hammered open or closed
•Containers must be stored upright and not left on rolling cart

•Storage areas must
be well-ventilated

•Avoid storage
temperatures
above 125 degrees
Fahrenheit
Storage procedures
•Post the names of the gases in the storage area

•Keep valve caps on containers when not
connected to
dispensing
equipment

•Post the names of the gases in the storage area

•Keep valve caps on containers when not
connected to
dispensing
equipment

•Keep compressed gases away from fires, flames, and welding torches

•When containers are in storage, remove:

•regulators

•cylinder connections

•hose lines

•similar auxiliary devices

•Store oxygen away from flammable gas containers and combustibles

•20-foot rule

•non-combustible
5-foot high
barrier

•Ensure that the storage area is:

•properly labeled

•secure

•away from ignition
sources

•separate from
oxidizing
gases

•Types of containers in which cryogenics are stored

Compressed gas hazards•Iner

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Your attitude determines your altitude.

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importance of staying hydrated regardless of the weather.

Staying hydrated is an essential aspect of maintaining good health. Our bodies need water to perform various functions, including regulating body temperature, facilitating digestion, and transporting nutrients to cells. It is common knowledge that we need to drink more water when it is hot outside, but hydration is just as crucial in colder weather. Today we will explore the importance of staying hydrated regardless of the weather.

The human body is composed of approximately 60% water, making it an essential component of our bodies. When we sweat, urinate, or even breathe, we lose water, which needs to be replenished. Dehydration occurs when the body loses more water than it takes in, and it can lead to various health problems, such as headaches, fatigue, and kidney damage. Therefore, staying hydrated is vital to maintain our overall health.

One of the main reasons why we need to stay hydrated in colder weather is that the air tends to be drier, which can lead to increased water loss. Additionally, during the winter, we often spend more time indoors with heating systems that can dry out the air even further. This dry air can cause skin to become dry and itchy, and it can also lead to dry eyes and nasal passages, making it easier for viruses to enter the body.

Despite the colder temperatures, our bodies also continue to lose water through respiration, sweating, and urination. We may not feel as thirsty in colder weather, but our bodies still require water to function correctly. Drinking water can also help keep the body warm by increasing blood flow, which helps regulate body temperature.

Furthermore, staying hydrated can also help prevent illnesses such as colds and the flu, which are more prevalent during the colder months. When we are dehydrated, our bodies are less capable of fighting off infections, making us more susceptible to illnesses.

In summary, staying hydrated regardless of the weather is essential to maintain good health. Even in colder weather, we need to drink enough water to replenish the fluids lost through respiration, sweating, and urination. Additionally, the dry air in colder weather can lead to increased water loss, making it even more important to drink enough water. Therefore, we should make a conscious effort to drink enough water throughout the day, regardless of the temperature outside, to ensure that our bodies remain healthy and well-functioning.

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was created in 1970 as a response to the growing concern over workplace safety and health hazards in the United States. Its purpose is to ensure that workers are provided with a safe and healthy work environment by setting and enforcing standards, providing training and education, and conducting inspections.

Since its inception, OSHA has had a significant impact on life safety in America. Through its efforts, workplace fatalities and injuries have been greatly reduced. According to OSHA, the rate of workplace fatalities has decreased by more than 65 percent since the agency was established, and the rate of workplace injuries and illnesses has decreased by more than 40 percent.

One of the keyways that OSHA has improved life safety in America is through the development and implementation of safety and health standards. OSHA sets standards for a wide range of workplace hazards, including chemical exposure, electrical hazards, and fall hazards. These standards are designed to protect workers from harm and to ensure that employers are providing a safe and healthy work environment.

OSHA also conducts regular inspections of workplaces to ensure that employers are complying with safety and health standards. During these inspections, OSHA inspectors look for hazards and violations of safety and health standards. If violations are found, OSHA can issue citations and penalties to the employer.

In addition to setting standards and conducting inspections, OSHA provides training and education to employers and workers. This training and education are designed to help employers and workers understand their responsibilities under OSHA standards and to provide them with the knowledge and skills they need to work safely.

Overall, OSHA has had a significant impact on life safety in America since its inception. Through its efforts, workplace fatalities and injuries have been greatly reduced, and workers are provided with a safer and healthier work environment. While there is still work to be done to further improve workplace safety, OSHA has made significant progress in protecting the health and safety of American workers.

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Same simple tips on keeping your family safe.

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First aid, CPR and AED for Adults, Children and infants.
Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP)

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Visitor control 

Visitor is any non-employee entering your facility.

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Hello and welcome to this week's podcast by BearCat HSE training LLC. You can find more about BearCat QHSE training LLC by visiting www.bearcatqhse.com

This week we will discuss elevated work or working from heights.

So, the main takeaway about elevated work is trying to get you to think about doing things safer. Yeah, you might have gotten away with doing it the wrong way, or an unsafe way for 20 years. But one day you will do it, and you fall, and now you're not 20 years old anymore, and you wrenched your knee, or you broke your ankle. It's a whole lot harder to get over now than it was when you were 20. Because we all did stupid stuff when we were 20, right? We should learn from that stuff and improve with age. I'm just saying thank you all for tuning in. I appreciate you tuning in a whole lot, and I apologize for missing last week podcast. We had some technical difficulties which took me several days to figure out, but now we're back in business. Have a safe and productive week.

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This week we will discuss common sense safety this is can be applied in every aspect of your life was there at work at home at school in your neighborhood anywhere.

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This week we will discuss proper use of sharp objects such as knives, scissors, and the like and proper PPE, remember that means personal protective equipment, and then we will touch a bit on food storage.

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So as promised, today we're going to talk about food safety. We've already discussed fifo: first and first out and fefo: first expired first out, on two of our previous podcasts. 

Let's go over four basic steps to food safety, and I would consider all of these best practices.

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Welcome to bearcatqhse.com weekly podcast. So as promised in this podcast we will be discussing injury and illness prevention in the home and in the workplace.

The whole purpose of this podcast is that you can save yourself much time, money and grief by doing things the proper and safe way in the first place. If you don't do things safely. If you don't take the time to wash your hands. If you don't take the time to wear appropriate protective equipment such as gloves eyeglasses and so on. If you don't take the time to properly clean your home. If you don't take the time to properly clean yourself. If you don't take the time to properly use equipment. You and your family have the most to lose. 

That's all for this week's podcast. Next week we're going to discuss injury and illness prevention in the home a little bit deeper, and we will focus on food safety.

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Welcome to BearCat QHC training.com weekly podcast

so today I want to start with some basic acronyms word definitions of the quality health safety environmental field so there's your first one QQ stands for quality health safety and environmental

and those are common one that is very transferable to your home is personal protective equipment or PPE absolutely vital for keeping you safe when using tools hand tools and power tools

first and first out FIFO or fifo it's a way of managing inventory it's also a good way too keep your food rotating in your refrigerator so you're not grabbing something that's older or leaving something back in there that's going to go to waste 'cause you haven't rotated your food

very similar to the first and first out is first expired first out so maybe you bought 2 gallons of milk at one store and they expired July 1st and then you bought another gallon knowing that you had some recipes that require more milk for the weekend but it expires June 20th so he's going to put the one that expires first closest to the front easier for you to get to so you don't allow it to go bad you go use that first

so those are just a few acronyms or definitions that you'll hear me discuss each week in the weekly podcasts we try touch on quality health safety environmental topics may not have all four on the same podcast but throughout the month you should hit on we should hit on each one

so BearCat QHC training LLC is located in Central Florida we provide training for quality health environmental

this can be operator training for power equipment industrial equipment it's also includes the process for filing certain paperwork within your county or your state as it can be quite complex depending on the type of government agency you're dealing with

so thank you for tuning into this podcast this week podcast you can find us at www.bearcatkcom if there's content you're interested then please let me know I'd be more than happy to cover it thank you have a safe and productive week

Next week we will cover injury and illness prevention

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Radiation Safety Officer

*Correction*
Florida allows you 30 days t=from the time of instillation to obtain your permit

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In these weekly Podcasts on Mondays, we will be discussing Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental training and concerns

What is a USDOT Number?

Companies that operate commercial vehicles transporting passengers or hauling cargo in interstate commerce shall register with the FMCSA and must have a USDOT Number. Also, commercial intrastate hazardous materials carriers who haul types and quantities requiring a safety permit must register for a USDOT Number.

The USDOT Number serves as a unique identifier when collecting and monitoring a company's safety information acquired during audits, compliance reviews, crash investigations, and inspections.

Most states require commercial vehicles to obtain a DOT number when operating within the state. By requiring a DOT number, the state creates an extra layer of regulation on commercial operators within its borders.

Whenever a lift operator in our facility hits, damages, or property we retrain the operator. This does not seem to be highly effective as the same operators are constantly needing retraining.

First of all if you are conducting proper investigations and root cause analysis I would question the fact that the root cause is always the operator because that's typically not the case the operator can be a contributing factor or a cause but not the root cause very seldomly the root cause when you conduct your investigation and do you cause analysis you should be seeking the failure within the process or procedure. quite often the failure is lack of appropriate supervision or inadequate training something is broken. I'll give you an example an operator was operating a forklift or power industrial truck in a warehouse with his foot outside of the cabin a supervisor and manager walked past this person and saw it but did not address it because they were in a hurry to go to a meeting which is absolutely unacceptable so this operator kept hanging their foot outside of the cabin and eventually took a turn and crushed her foot and ankle against an upright as they took a corner.

you can't tell me the root cause of that accident is the operator he's contributing factor and he was acting outside of the written procedure however the root cause has to lie on the supervisor and manager for failing to address a safety issue when they observed it So what that supervisor manager safety guy whoever it was that decided not to act on it did as they implied consent they implied consent that it's OK to do that because we didn't say anything even though the training does not support operating with any part of your body outside of the confines of the cage or cab of the equipment. well, it is just one example, but I would challenge you to look for something other than the operator in your investigations and root cause analysis as being the root cause because nine times out of ten it is not the operator and when it is the operator there is always something else involved right.

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Welcome to Bearcat QHSE Training LLC

In these weekly Podcasts on Mondays, we will be discussing Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental training and concerns

In last week podcast we on the Quality side of the house we discussed HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point.), on the health side of the house we discussed occupational therapy or OT, and at the Safety Desk we hit on ladder safety, we finished up last weeks podcast with Environmental discussion on how to report spills and environmental violations.

This week on the quality side of the house lets to talk about Critical Control Point (CCP)

CCP is the point where the failure of Standard Operation Procedure (SOP) could cause harm to customers and to the business, or even loss of the business itself. It is a point, step or procedure at which controls can be applied and a food safety hazard can be prevented, eliminated or reduced to acceptable levels. The most common CCP is cooking, where food safety managers designate critical limits. CCP identification is also an important step in risk and reliability analysis for water treatment processes.

Now let's move on to the health side of the house Food Born Illness

According to the CDC there are many different disease-causing germs that can contaminate food. These most often effect Older Adults, Young children, Women who are Pregnant and people with immune system weakness.

Some common foodborn germs are Norovirus, Salmonella, Listeria E.Coli and Vibrio just to name a few.

It is critical you know how to prevent these germs from entering your food products.

Now moving on to the safety desk let's talk about OSHA’s top ten citations for 2020

  1. Fall protection general requirements

  2. Hazard Communication (Haz-Comm)

  3. Respiratory Protection

  4. Scaffolding

  5. Ladders

  6. Lock out tag out (Control of hazardous energy)

  7. Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT’s)

  8. Fall Protection Training Requirements.

  9. Eye and Face protection

  10. Machine Guarding.

Now moving on to the environmental side of the house let's jump into State Tier II Reporting Requirements and Procedures

EPCRA – Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-know Act

Tier II Administration: Florida Division of Emergency Management Technological Hazards Section

Florida only accepts online filing of Tier II reports and fee payment using E-Plan

I would like to continue to share my appreciation for my Patreon partners and for all those that tune in every week to hear this podcast. the majority of my listeners from North America but we have regular listeners in Africa and in Asia and I'm very thankful for all of them and I hope this continues to be beneficial to you to tune into I would also like to say that these are short I'm trying to keep them 10 minutes or less just to give you a brief taste of what quality health safety and environmental should be going on in your industry and if you don't know what I'm talking about in these podcasts it's really important for you to find a professional and I would appreciate it if you found me for assistance so that you stay compliant with regulations and most importantly you keep your employees safe thank you so much for listening have an awesome week and I hope you will tune in next week

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This week's podcast is delayed due to illness.  We will get it up as soon as possible 

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In these weekly Podcasts on Mondays, we will be discussing Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental training and concerns
Welcome to our first podcast of 2022, I hope you all had a safe and enjoyable 2021.

In last week podcast we on the Quality side of the house we discussed prevention of cross contamination, on the health side of the house we discussed respiratory protection, and at the Safety Desk we hit on time weight averages, and we finished up last weeks podcast with Environmental discussion on secondary containment.

This week on the quality side of the house I lets to talk about HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point.)

On to the health side of the house occupational therapy or OT

On to the safety desk let's talk about ladder safety Ladder safety is covered for the general industry under 1910.23 walking surfaces and ladders

On to the environmental side of the house let's jump into how to report spills and environmental violations.

I would like to continue to share my appreciation for my Patreon partners and for all those that tune in every week to hear this podcast. the majority of my listeners from North America but we have regular listeners in Africa and in Asia and I'm very thankful for all of them and I hope this continues to be beneficial to you to tune into I would also like to say that these are short I'm trying to keep them 10 minutes or less just to give you a brief taste of what quality health safety and environmental should be going on in your industry and if you don't know what I'm talking about in these podcasts it's really important for you to find a professional and I would appreciate it if you found me for assistance so that you stay compliant with regulations and most importantly you keep your employees safe thank you so much for listening have an awesome week and I hope you will tune in next week

My apologies for the AC in the background that is outside the window.

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Preventing cross contamination, repertory protection, Time Weighed averages and Secondary containment. 

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Welcome to Bearcat QHSE Training LLC

In these weekly Podcasts on Mondays, we will be discussing Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental training and concerns

In last week's podcast we discussed in quality tamper evident seals, then we moved on to the health side of the house and touched on industrial hygiene.  Then we moved to the safety desk and spoke about muscular skeletal disorders. We finished up the podcast in Environmental with Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans 

I'd like to take a different approach and combine the four sections for this week

as audits are applicable to all four sections    whether it is for quality health safety or environmental audits are key part your program

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Quality of public access areas, Hep B and occupational exposure, How to treat intersections when lights are out or flashing and Environmental Aspects

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On today's podcast I’d like to hit on some subjects that are equally important weather at home or at work.

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Just a quick hello and Holiday Safety Message.

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In these weekly Podcasts on Mondays, we will be discussing Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental training and concerns.

In today's podcast we will be focusing on General Industry – Food Manufacturing.

On the Quality home front let's get into the First in First out method (FIFO)

In to the health aspect of the General Industry – focusing on Occupational Noise Exposure 

On the Safety desk, again looking at general industry – Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT) and Traffic Management Plans (TMP) 

Environmental – Let's talk about Spill Prevention Controls and Countermeasure Plans (SPCC)

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