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OSHA For Transportation: Key Compliance Topics OSHAfor transportation This publication updates in April/October Original content is the copyrighted property of J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. OSHA FOR TRANSPORTATION Copyright 2014 J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. 3003 Breezewood Lane P.O. Box 368 Neenah, Wisconsin 54957-0368 Phone: (800) 327-6868 Fax: (800) 727-7516 JJKeller.com Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 9273678 ISBN 1-877798-19-3 Canadian Goods and Services Tax (GST) Number: R123-317687 All rights reserved. Neither the publication nor any part thereof may be reproduced in any manner without written permission of the Publisher. United States laws and Fed- eral regulations published as promulgated are in public domain. However, their compilationandarrangementalongwithothermaterialsinthispublicationaresubject to the copyright notice. Printed in the U.S.A. Report Content Piracy 800-388-7478 www.siia.net/piracy ii 10/14 Original content is the copyrighted property of J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. OSHA FOR TRANSPORTATION Introduction If you are involved with transportation, you are probably aware of the requirements of the Department of Transportation.You may be less aware of the responsibility you have toward occupational safety and health compliance. The Department of Labor designated the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to ensure every worker has a safe and healthful work environment. OSHAhas focused its efforts in that direction since the Occupational Safety and HealthAct of 1970 was passed by a bipartisan Congress. TheOSHAregulationsapplytoeveryemployer.Whatisthedefinitionof“anemployer”?Itisanyonewho hasemployees.Bythatdefinition,youcanseethatyoumaywellhaveOSHAregulationstocontendwith. If your facility is a bank, with all office staff, no hazardous substances, no manual operations, your compliance will be minimal. But if you are a transporter, with a warehouse/storage area, vehicle main- tenance being performed, loading dock operations, welding being done, or any combination of these processes, you must assess your OSHAresponsibility. Achieving compliance is more complicated than simply reading the regulations. Most of the OSHA regulations are “performance oriented.” This means the desired results are stated in the rule, but how you achieve the results is not specified. This manual presents a combination of rules and compliance information. The Workplace Standards chaptergivesyouthespecificOSHArulesthatmostaffectthetransportationindustry.TheCompliance Practices chapter gives you “how-to” information for many of these same areas. TheintroductorychaptergivesyouaglimpseofOSHA,theagency,howitoperates,howitinspects,and wheretogetadditionalinformation.Thismanualshouldserveasaneffectiveguidetoimplementingthe safety and health requirements in your workplace. 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If legal advice or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional person should be sought. The Editors & Publisher J. J. Keller &Associates, Inc. iii 10/14 Original content is the copyrighted property of J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. OSHA FOR TRANSPORTATION Published & Printed by J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. 3003 Breezewood Lane, P.O. Box 368 Neenah, Wisconsin 54957-0368 Phone: (800) 327-6868 Fax: (800) 727-7516 JJKeller.com publishers ROBERT L. KELLER JAMES J. KELLER EDITORIAL vice president – editorial resources WEBBA. SHAW director – editorial resources PAUL V.ARNOLD project editor JUDIE SMITHERS sr. editorial manager – workplace safety PETER M. MCLAUGHLIN sr. editor – workplace safety J. TRAVIS RHODEN editor – workplace safety ROBERTA. ERNST editor – workplace safety TRICIAS. HODKIEWICZ editor – workplace safety MARK H. STROMME editor – workplace safety JENNIFER J. STROSCHEIN associate editor LISAM. NEUBERGER sr. metator/xml analyst MARY K. FLANAGAN sr. layout editor MICHAEL P. HENCKEL PUBLISHING GROUP chairman ROBERT L. KELLER vice chairman & treasurer JAMES J. KELLER president & ceo MARNE L. KELLER-KRIKAVA evp & chief operating officer RUSTIN R. KELLER chief financial officer DANAS. GILMAN sr. director of product development CAROLA. O’HERN sr. product development manager JENNIFER M. JUNG product development specialist ASHLEY C. PUCKER director of manufacturing TODD J. LUEKE sr. electronic publishing & prepress manager GERALD L. SABATKE The Editorial Staff is available to provide information generally associated with this publication to a normal and reasonable extent, and at the option of, and as a courtesy of, the Publisher. iv 10/14 Original content is the copyrighted property of J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. OSHA FOR TRANSPORTATION OSHA: THE AGENCY What is OSHA? Inspections Q&As - OSHA Inspections State vs. federal Other sources of OSHA assistance OSHA agencies and associations WORKPLACE STANDARDS 1910.21-1910.30 Walking-Working Surfaces 1910.33 - 1910.39 Means of Egress 1910.94 Ventilation 1910.95 Noise Exposure 1910.101 - .126 Hazardous Materials 1910.132 - .138 Personal Protective Equipment 1910.144 - .147 General environmental controls 1910.151 Medical & first aid 1910.157-.160 Fire Protection 1910.176-.181 Materials Handling 1910.244 Tools & Equipment 1910.251-.255 Welding, Cutting & Brazing 1910.301-.399 Electrical 1910.1000 Air contaminants1910.1001 Asbestos 1910.1020 Medical Records 1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens 1910.1200 Hazard communication 1910.1201 DOT marking retention and Index for part 1910 How to read OSHA regulations Surface transportation assistance act Discrimination protection for trucking employees Part 1978—Procedures for the Handling of Retaliation Complaints Under the Employee Protection Provision of the Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1982 (STAA), as Amended Part 1904—Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses Part 1910—Occupational Safety and Health Standards COMPLIANCE PRACTICES Right to Know Loading Dock/Warehouse Hazards Maintenance Hazards Personal Protective Equipment Training Real Life Stories Recordkeeping & Reporting Site Security SUBJECT INDEX v 4/14 Original content is the copyrighted property of J. 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OSHA FOR TRANSPORTATION OSHA: THE AGENCY What Is OSHA?................................................................................................3 Why Transport Companies Need to Know About OSHA...............................................3 Need for Legislation ..........................................................................................5 OSHA’s Purpose...............................................................................................5 The Act’s Coverage...........................................................................................6 Provisions for Federal Employees........................................................................6A Provisions for State and Local Governments...........................................................6A Standards.....................................................................................................6A Where to Get Copies of Standards.......................................................................6B Standards Development....................................................................................6B Rights of Trucking Employees Involved in Safety Activities..........................................6C Inspections....................................................................................................6E Introduction...................................................................................................6E OSHA’s Top Violations......................................................................................14 Q&As - OSHA Inspections .............................................................................18B State Vs. Federal............................................................................................23 OSHA-Approved State Programs.........................................................................23 Other Sources of OSHA Assistance..................................................................29 Safety and Health Program Guidelines..................................................................29 Consultation Services for the Employer..................................................................29 Employer Responsibilities and Rights....................................................................35 Employee Responsibilities and Rights...................................................................38 The General Duty Clause..................................................................................42 OSHA Agencies and Associations....................................................................45 OSHA-1 10/14 Original content is the copyrighted property of J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. OSHA FOR TRANSPORTATION Reserved OSHA-2 10/14 Original content is the copyrighted property of J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc.
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