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ISO 45001/14001 checklists?

Hi all, posting to see if anyone has handy dandy checklists/templates to do a self-audit and/or track progress for ISO 45001/ISO 14001 standards? I'd like to have an all-encompassing document that I can bring to our audits and link to our policies, procedures etc. instead of scrambling through our Teams files. Something that had a list of each requirement from the ISO standards, the text of the standard itself, and then a place where I could drop in a link/documentation to what we're doing to fulfill that standard would be ideal. If anyone has a template they'd be willing to share, i'd be super appreciative! It'd save so much time over writing a template out from scratch. :)

Compressed Air

Can compressed air guns be higher than 30psi as long as the dead end pressure stays below 30psi?

Headphones/Speakers

Hi all. I've been a lot of push back enforcing our no headphones policy on the manufacturing floor. We allow radios and speakers, but nothing in the ears. I've had multiple people come to me about wearable speakers that wrap around your neck. It sounds like a silly issue, but I've got people stating they are looking for union representation over this! What are your thoughts on these speakers and or other headphones that state "OSHA Compliant" (I am aware OSHA does not certify products).

Safety Management Systems

Currently shopping for a new SMS. Who do you use? What do you like about it? What is the biggest pain of the system?

Warehouse paging system

Any recommendations for good paging system? This would be used to alert employees about bad weather or if they're needed to the front office.

November 21, 2024 | SK Analytics

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Amerlock

Curious if anyone had experience working with Amerlock...is the potential for exceeding the pels when applying with a brush(no spraying) moderate or higher? We're looking into IH monitoring but in the meantime wanted to see if anyone had any practical experience with this stuff. Thx https://buyat.ppg.com/EHSDocumentManagerPublic/pdf_main.aspx?StreamId=6455416f46ed553b0000&Id=6455417046ee56420001 https://buyat.ppg.com/EHSDocumentManagerPublic/pdf_main.aspx?StreamId=65339008a7ceea040000&Id=6533900ca7f9fa940001

Company Volunteer Events

Looking to see how others are integrating their safety programs with company volunteer events. For example, the company has 20 volunteers that are assisting a local non-profit by performing manual labor around the facility. How are others handling this from an EHS perspective? For example, are you holding pre-event meetings to work out potential hazards, are you offering PPE, are you assigning first aid kits, etc., etc., etc.,? My company does not have any programs in place for volunteer events, so I'm looking to see what others are doing.

OSHA OTI certificates and credentials

The OTI in my area recently revamped their certificate and credential offerings based upon classes they offer through our local state university. To my research, this is inline with other OTI extensions around the country. Has anyone engaged in these new offerings? Your opinions?

Make it RAIN!

Do you know what to do if you discover a HAZMAT incident that you're not trained and/or authorized to respond to? Remember the acronym "R-A-I-N": - RECOGNIZE the hazard by looking for indications of a chemical leak/spill/release, such as unusual odors and/or sounds, visible leaks, etc.; - AVOID the hazard/area so that you're not exposed to toxic concentrations of the hazardous chemical(s); - ISOLATE the area to prevent exposing others to danger by putting up barricades, danger tape, or some other type of barrier from a safe distance, as well as evacuating others from the area (if it's safe for you to do so); - NOTIFY internal and external responders by following your organization's emergency action plan (EAP), calling 911, and initiating other site-specific procedures. This acronym/concept is often taught during HAZMAT/WMD Awareness courses to help students remember what they're trained to do. What other HAZMAT-related acronyms have you heard or used?

November 14, 2024 | SK Analytics

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Favorite/preferred air monitors for confined spaces?

Good afternoon y'all! We need to replace our archaic 4-gas monitor with something from this century. It's an MSA brand, and it's OKAY, but i've been having technical issues with it. Not sure if that's because of its age or because of the brand. Does anyone have any favored air monitor calibration/bump station and monitor unit combos that they prefer? I want something that is easy and simple for my folks to use. One-button press for on/off and automatic daily bump test/auto calibrations are a MUST. Pic for attention. :)

CHMM Exam Prep

It's been about 3 years since someone has asked for CHMM exam prep suggestions. Looking to take the exam soon and for some online study guides and exam prep. What do you like (or not like)?

Is the SMS Credential Gaining More Recognition?

I had a colleague mention that his Safety Management Specialist (SMS) credential from BCSP holds equal weight to my Certified Safety Professional designation and even stated it was more difficult to obtain. I’ve always assumed the CSP was the gold standard in the safety profession. For the lesser-known certifications, like the SMS, should it really be considered equal? What’s driving this sentiment? Are these newer credentials gaining traction, or is the CSP still seen as the benchmark?

Scaffolding

I posted some time ago about us looking into scaffolding for one of our locations. I was hoping that with eventually getting a new building we could get rid of any thoughts of scaffolding but sounds like they are still leaning towards having some scaffolding in our wreck bays along with also using scissor lifts in our shop. We've never had anyone listed as a "competent person." Thoughts on some of the training I've seen online and with some of the NSC chapters? Also, when it comes to fall protection, do they anchor to the scaffolding? I know I'm sounding dumb but when I was younger and used them I obviously was never trained in this stuff.

Independent Swing Stage On-Site Trainers in Central or Northern California?

Outside of an installing contractor like PCI, are there any independent swing stage on-site trainers anyone here is aware of, preferably in central or Northern California?

NSF Research Infrastructure Knowledge Gateway

While researching Stop Work Authority, I came across a workshop titled, Reinforce the Stop Work Authority (SWA) Culture. (Watch it on YouTube or download the presentation) On the NFS's Knowledge Gateway use the search engine to search "safety" and there are a number of interesting topics. Some examples: * Best Practices from Planning and Conducting Critical Lift Operations * How to Conduct a Safety Incident Investigation https://researchinfrastructureoutreach.com/knowledge-gateway/ Another interesting place I ran across was https://learning.thecapacitymodel.com/ *Understanding The Capacity Model *STKY Controls for Crews Share the places you get your ideas and inspiration from so we can all improve our Safety Programs.

PPE Assessment

When is the last time you evaluated your PPE program? And... what drives you to explore new PPE options for your team? Is it because an incident occurred? Are employees not wearing their PPE because it is uncomfortable and/or counter productive? Do you just want to see what's new out there in the PPE world? I know there are different reasons, but I'm curious to hear it from the safety pro's! At PIP, we have an on-site assessment program where we come onto your site and evaluate your PPE usage by department. The goal is to consolidate PPE items and drive costs down... and of course to help eliminate injuries! Have you used this type of program before at your place of work? If so, were the results positive?

November 07, 2024 | SK Analytics

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Angle Grinder Guarding

I have always been told angle grinders need to have the guard and handle on them at all times. This is something that I crack down on. However, it has been an on-going debate among the company if our "soft-discs" for sanding require a guard. I looked at the user guide for the specific disc and it does not mention anything about guarding. Has anyone else ran into this before or can guide me to the right direction?

Below the Hook Hoist Attachment Capacity?

I have several customers that are machine shops. All have very skilled craftsmen including machinists and tool & die makers. Most of the smaller companies do not have large engineering departments loaded with BSMEs. They may have people on staff that are incredibly talented and experienced in mechanics, materials, and forces, but not degreed. These customers machine steel, iron, or aluminum castings that can weigh a few ounces to several hundred pounds. These castings are in all kinds of shapes and sizes. If the castings weigh > 25-pounds the employees lift these castings into the machining centers using hoists. These hoists most often have below the hook attachments made in house. Being a former tool & die apprentice myself, I am amazed at the craftsmanship and design on these dedicated attachments. However, how does the company comply with 1910.179(n)(2)(ii) to set a capacity limit on the devices they make themselves? In a cursory review ASME 30.20 – 2018 Below the Hook Attachments talks more about inspection and training. ASME BTH-1-2017 Below the Hook Attachments talks more about construction. However, I got to page 22 and holy smokes! I have not seen that much math since I barely got through my first term of calculus, and knew there was no way I could get through another entire year to be a BSME myself! Is there some practical simpler way that a small company can certify their hoist attachments, without all that engineering and expense? I know employers have been cited for hook attachments without capacity ratings. One of my customers has talked about buying a Finite Analysis software package. This software might do some of the math. Anyone else have any experience with this and certification of their own attachments?

first aid provider OSHA

I'm 1.1 miles away from a hospital and 1.3 miles from a fire station. Should that meet the requirement for the following OSHA standard? 1915.87(c)(2) The employer shall ensure that a first aid provider is able to reach an injured/ill employee within five (5) minutes of a report of a serious injury, illness, or accident such as one involving cardiac arrest, acute breathing problems, uncontrolled bleeding, suffocation, electrocution, or amputation.

SDS Online System

Attention ALL Safety Professionals!!! To make a long story short (or shorter 😉), back in 2013, OSHA started its major upgrade of its Hazard Communication Standard to the new Global Harmonization System. As of June 1st, 2016, employers must be fully compliant with OSHA's adoption of GHS. When I first started here in January 2016, we used to have an MSDS online software program. However, to upgrade to the new SDS format, the company we were using wanted to charge us $$$ to upload the SDS for the 2,000 products that we had in the MSDS system. I about fell out of my chair in utter shock. 😲😲😲 In an effort to try to save the City money, I worked with our IT Division on a less expensive alternative. They were able to develop an internal online database and it worked fairly well for years. However, updating the SDS on this online system proved to be a larger-than-life undertaking. With all that being said, I just was given approval to research and get quotes for the BEST SDS online software programs out there. So what I am looking for from all of my Safety Professionals are four-fold: 1️⃣ What are the things you like the most about the product/service you use? 2️⃣ What are the things you DO NOT like about the product/service you use? 3️⃣ Does the system automatically update to the most current SDS? 4️⃣ What does it cost? Is it per SDS? Are there annual fees? Let me know what you think and I cannot wait to hear your recommendations.

Has anyone tried something like this?

Every week, when I dig through workplace health and safety news for our Safety Knights Monday newsletter, always looking to shift perspectives and ask, "What if things were done differently?" One topic that always surfaces is building a safety culture that truly values people speaking up and I can’t help but be reminded of the operating room and something from The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande. It's something I participated in hundreds of times: having everyone introduce themselves before surgery. Yeah, it feels weird at first, but it’s anything but fluff. When surgical teams took that simple moment to share their names, complications and fatalities dropped by a game-changing 35%. Why? Because people felt empowered to speak up when they spotted an issue. When I think about this I am always curious, has anyone implemented something like this when building their safety culture? Has it worked? Do people speak up?

Exam Prep Advice!!

Greetings everyone! For all of those who have their ASP, would you know what's the best prep course? I'm leaning towards the one offered by the American Society of Safety Professionals. Any thoughts? Thanks!

October 31, 2024 | SK Analytics

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Building Evacuation Maps

Any recommendations for someone to create an evacuation maps?

Proper Strain Relief?

I almost made this a quiz item but I am not 100% on this one myself. In the picture do these reels satisfy the requirement of 1910.305(g)(2)(iii) for strain relief on flexible drop cords? My inclination is, "No." However, I am far from sure. What do you say?

Is it a recordable?

Had a couple of employees doing work on a pond. The first one they went to had signs posted warning of blue green algae. We said don’t do the work there and move on. Went to another lake, nothing posted. While working, one employee fell out of his kayak and went in the water. Nothing reported at this time. Later overnight was not feeling well. Vomitted in the morning and went to ER and they gave him fluids and wrote him out a couple of days. Would you call this an OSHA recordable?

🧯🔥Fire Extinguisher Quiz 🔥🧯

Who can tell us the following: - What type of extinguisher is this? - What are the benefits of using this type of extinguisher? - What contents are inside the extinguisher? Test your knowledge and let us know in the comments! 👇🏻 (NOTE: The wording for the type of extinguisher has been marked out on the picture for the sake of this post.)

Free Environmental Compliance Questionnaire

Hey there!! I’ve created a free environmental compliance questionnaire to help folks identify their potential regulatory gaps and obligations. No strings attached, and it’s totally free! You can check it out here: https://forms.gle/5edHavYerRBv4bbx6

October 24, 2024 | SK Analytics

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Corporate Safety Goal

Any of your workplaces have corporate based safety goals? How do you phrase them? Initial thought is to base it off of a number of safety observations reported. Of course, I want to have a low number of injuries but can't use that as a goal. What do you guys do?

Guardrail Requirements - Forklift Traffic

Looking for some assistance! We have expanded our facility and part of the expansion will include a mezzanine used for storage. My team wants to be able to access the mezz with a forklift. Are there any standards or general design considerations for the capacity of guardrails installed on this mezzanine with forklift traffic?

Let's talk safety glasses

More importantly, who has ideas for getting the stubborn employee who continually won't wear them to change. Anyone have any ideas on successful methods that don't involve negative reinforcement and/or disciplinary actions?

Meta quest trainings

Has anyone used some of the meta quest trainings?

October 17, 2024 | SK Analytics

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Monthly Items

Hey everyone, We are building out a monthly checklist for our safety team. Wanted to run it by the group for possible items that might go on this. This is not meant to be our main safety audit but more of the monthly admin and expiration checks that are going to be on most if not all construction sites. For example, First aid kits stocked and non expired. extinguishers inspected, AED pads and batteries checked, Eye wash expiration dates, Emergency contact list still up to to date. These type items.