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OSHAcademy Course 712 Study Guide Copyright © 2000-2009 Geigle Communications,

OSHAcademy Course 712 Study Guide Copyright © 2000-2009 Geigle Communications, LLC Safety Supervision & Leadership Training Resources Accountability Supervision Support OSHAcademy Course 712 Study Guide Copyright © 2000-2009 Geigle Communications, LLC OSHAcademyTM Course 712 Study Guide Safety Supervision and Leadership By: Steven Geigle, M.A., CIT, CET, CSHM Copyright (c) 2000-2009 Geigle Communications, LLC. No portion of this text may be reprinted for other than personal use. Any commercial use of this document is strictly forbidden. Contact the author to arrange for use as a training document. This study guide is designed to be reviewed off-line as a tool for preparation to successfully complete OSHAcademyTM Online Course 712. Read each module, answer the quiz questions, and return online to submit the quiz. Print the quiz response screen which will contain the correct answers to the questions. The final exam will contain questions taken from each module quiz. I hope you enjoy the course and if you have any questions, feel free to email or call: Geigle Communications, LLC. 515 NW Saltzman Road #767 Portland, Oregon 97229 www.oshatrain.org www.cshmprep.com sjgeigle@comcast.net 503.292.0654 OSHAcademy Course 712 Study Guide Copyright © 2000-2009 Geigle Communications, LLC 1 Course Introduction Supervisors are the Key The supervisor is the one person who can take immediate, direct action to make sure that his or her work area is safe and healthful for all employees. Russell DeReamer, author of Modern Safety Practices, considers the supervisor the only person who can control employees, machines, and working conditions on a daily, full-time basis. In his text, Occupational Safety and Health Management, Thomas Anton relates that the supervisor bears the greatest responsibility and accountability for implementing the safety and health program because it is he or she who works most directly with the employee. It is important that the supervisor understand and apply successful management and leadership principles to safety and health to make sure employees enjoy an injury- and illness-free work environment. This course introduces you to key elements that help the supervisor demonstrate "5-STARS" leadership in supervision of the safety and health function. The key F-STARS leadership areas are listed below. Supervision - overseeing work activities to make sure employees are safe Training - conducting safety education and training Accountability - insisting everyone complies with company safety policies and rules Resources - providing physical resources - tools, equipment, materials, etc. so employees can work safely. Support - creating a psychological environment - schedules, workloads, recognition, etc. so employees do not work under undue stress. Supervisors can demonstrate leadership by directly providing employees the resources, motivation, priorities, and accountability for ensuring their safety and health. Enlightened supervisors understand the value in creating and fostering a strong safety culture within their department. Safety is elevated so that it is a value as opposed to something that must be done or accomplished. Integrating safety and health concerns into the everyday supervision allows for a proactive approach to accident prevention and demonstrates the importance of working safely. OSHAcademy Course 712 Study Guide Copyright © 2000-2009 Geigle Communications, LLC 2 MODULE 1: OVERVIEW OF EMPLOYER RESPONSIBILITIES Introduction As an "agent of the employer" the supervisor assumes the responsibilities of the employer to the degree he or she has been given authority. This first module will introduce you to some of the basic employer responsibilities to OSHA law, and the obligations the employer and employees have to each other. Fulfilling these obligations is a function of competent management and leadership; the theme throughout the entire course. Safety is very smart business! Although, we're discussing what the legal obligations the employer has in this module, it's important not to lose sight of the fact that "doing safety" to primarily avoid OSHA violations and penalties is probably the least effective safety management approach. Employers who understand the long term financial and cultural benefits derived from world-class safety management and leadership will be more likely to develop a proactive safety and health system that not only meets OSHA requirements, but far exceeds them. You can find out more about developing effective safety systems in Course 700. The Supervisor is the Key The supervisor is the person who can take immediate, direct action to make sure that his or her work area is safe and healthful for all employees. In his text, Occupational Safety and Health Management, Thomas Anton relates that the supervisor bears the greatest responsibility and accountability for implementing the safety and health program because it is he or she who works most directly with the employee. It is important that the supervisor understand and apply successful management and leadership principles to make sure their employees enjoy an injury- and illness-free work environment. Management may be thought of as applying organizational skills, while leadership involves effective human relations skills. OSHAcademy Course 712 Study Guide Copyright © 2000-2009 Geigle Communications, LLC 3 What does the law say? As detailed in the Section 5 (The General Duty Clause) of the OSHA Act of 1970, the employer is assigned responsibility and held accountable to maintain a safe and healthful workplace. Excerpt: Public Law 91-596, 91st Congress, S. 2193, December 29, 1970. An Act To assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women; by authorizing enforcement of the standards developed under the Act; by assisting and encouraging the States in their efforts to assure safe and healthful working conditions; by providing for research, information, education and training in the field of occupational safety and health; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That this Act may be cited as the 'Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970'. Section 5 (a) Each Employer - (1) shall furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees; (2) shall comply with occupational safety and health standards promulgated under this act. (b) Each employer shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations, and orders issued pursuant to this Act which are applicable to his own actions and conduct. OSHAcademy Course 712 Study Guide Copyright © 2000-2009 Geigle Communications, LLC 4 Employer Responsibilities As you can see, employers have clearly defined responsibilities under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. The following list is an expansion on those basic responsibilities that are stated throughout the OSHA standards.  Provide a workplace free from recognized hazards. A recognized hazard may be thought to be one that is known by, or should be known by the employer. Conditions and practices generally known to be hazardous in an industry. Ultimately, fulfilling this requirement is a function of sound management and leadership. We'll be addressing effective management throughout the course, and leadership more specifically in Module 8.  Examine workplace conditions to make sure they conform to applicable OSHA standards. What are workplace "conditions?" Things, states of being. Hazardous conditions include tools, equipment, workstations, materials, facilities, environments, and people. Employees who, for any reason, are not capable of working safely should be considered hazardous conditions in the workplace. Identifying hazards will be covered in Module 2.  Minimize or reduce hazards. OSHA expects the employer to first consider engineering controls to eliminate or reduce hazards. Work practice, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment are also strategies used to minimize or reduce hazards. We'll be addressing this important responsibility in Module 3.  Make sure employees have and use safe tools and equipment and properly maintain this equipment. How does the employer "make sure" this responsibility is fulfilled. Adequate supervision means identifying and correcting hazardous conditions and unsafe work practices before they result in injuries. Successfully meeting this responsibility will be covered in Module 4.  Use color codes, posters, labels, or signs to warn employees of potential hazards. Remember, warnings are just that...they warn, but do not prevent exposure to hazards. Be sure warnings describe the consequences of exposure or behavior.  Establish or update operating procedures. Is OSHA talking about a comprehensive safety program? Although it is not yet required by OSHA standards, it's very smart business to develop a comprehensive written plan that addresses commitment, involvement, identification, control, analysis, and evaluation activities. Typically, first-line supervisors are not involved in developing comprehensive safety plans unless they are members of a safety committee  Communicate safety policies, procedures, and rules. This requirement is necessary so that employees follow safety and health requirements. The supervisor is a key player in communicating OSHAcademy Course 712 Study Guide Copyright © 2000-2009 Geigle Communications, LLC 5 safety expectations. Although the safety committee and safety coordinator may provide help in fulfilling this responsibility, do not assume it's solely their job. Effective safety communications will be addressed in Module 4.  Provide medical examinations and training when required by OSHA standards. Respiratory protection, bloodborne pathogens, and other rules may require examinations.  Provide adequate safety education and training. Of uploads/Management/ study-guide-sha.pdf