Forrest Collier 3rd Question

3. Exit signs in phone company buildings and requirements for emergency lighting.
1910.34(a) Every employer is covered.
1910.37(b) Lighting and marking must be adequate and appropriate (1) Each exit route must be adequately lighted so that an employee with normal vision an see along the exit route.
1910.37(b)(2) Each exit must be clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit".
1910.37(b)(6) Each exit sign must be illuminated to a surface value of at least five-foot candles (54 lux) by a reliable light source and be distinctive in color . Self-luminous or electroluminescent signs that have a minimum of luminance surface value of at least .06 footlamberts (0.21 cd/m2) are permitted.

2nd Question from Forrest Collier

2. What is requirement for CO eye wash stations with valve regulated batteries.
1910.268(b)(2)(i)

Eye protection devices which provide side as well as frontal eye protection for employees shall be provided when measuring storage battery specific gravity or handling electrolyte, and the employer shall ensure that such devices are used by the employees. The employer shall also ensure that acid resistant gloves and aprons shall be worn for protection against spattering. Facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body shall be provided unless the storage batteries are of the enclosed type and equipped with explosion proof vents, in which case sealed water rinse or neutralizing packs may be substituted for the quick drenching or flushing facilities. Employees assigned to work with storage batteries shall be instructed in emergency procedures such as dealing with accidental acid spills.

Question From Forrest Collier (paraphrased)

1. Do we have to promote HBV vaccines to employees?
Answer: 1910.1030(c)(1)(iii) Each employer shall ensure that a copy of the Exposure Control Plane is accessible to employees in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1020 (e).
1910.1030(f) (1) General (i) The employer shall make available the HBV vaccine and vaccine series to all employees who have occupational exposure, and post-exposure evaluation and follow-up to all employees who have had an exposure incident.
My answer would be yes.

Our motley crew enjoys a night of riding the "L" to downtown Chicago for some Chicago style pizza at Gino's East. We had a great time, we walked quite a bit, and really had a good time socializing and fellowshipping together. I really did enjoy getting to know everyone. I am sorry not everyone came with us, as that would have made it even better.

Certification Cards

Today I am filling out the required paperwork and will get it sent out either this afternoon or in the morning. I really enjoyed everyone and thought we had a really great group of participants. Thanks for coming.
Craig

David Mercer

David is the perfect student, attentive, participative, and even brings his wife and grandkid along to the big city. Quite a guy. Forget you can see Marliyn's thumb in this shot.

Third Question

Regarding WRP and MSD's
I was wrong. Would you believe that? I know, I can hardly believe it either. The rates and requirements are governed by the individual State Acts. Payment as Marilyn said will be between 66-70% not the 100% while on light duty and the 90% if removed from work. So mark it off your material and chaulk one up for me being wrong. It does happen form time to time. OSHA does not regulate those payments.

Second Question

Do we have to keep MSDS' on cleaning products?
Answer: You do not have to keep an MSDS on cleaning products if you are keeping them in household quantities. I could not get OSHA to give me a definition on household quantities. OSHA also wants you to go above and beyond the regulations, so if you have a chemical that you know to be hazardous to your employees, it is always best to keep and MSDS on that chemical. It is your guess as to what that quantitiy may be. If you go to Wal-Mart and buy one can of Endust, you could get away without an MSDS on that product according to Josh Flesher of the Dallas Area OSHA Office, however, if that chemical poses a health risk to your employees, then you have a known hazard and you must mitigate that hazard according to OSHA. The only way to know if that is a hazardous chemical, is if you have an MSDS on file, so we are back to the beginning. Get an MSDS on it!

First Question

Regarding having to label each can of marking paint with an HMIS label. I spoke with Josh Flesher of the Dallas Area OSHA office, and he had never heard this and reiterated the same thing we said in class. All that is required is an MSDS for each specific paint product (i.e. color, chemical make-up, etc.) and that it be readily available to those employees using that specific product. Each can must also be labeled appropriately by the manufacturer. Which I believe was the case in this question.

June 4-5, 2009 Chicago, Il Rapp Session

This blog has been set up and designed for those specifically who have taken or will take the General Industry 10 Hour Rapp Session OSHA Training conducted by Craig Rapp of Utilicom Safety, LLC and Marilyn Blake, of Telcom Insurance Group. These classes are held by either NTCA or through a collaberative effort of Utilicom Safety,LLC and Telcom Ins. Group.
Questions not answered in class will be posted here for all participants to see and read. Pictures of the class and those in attendance can also be viewed here as well as quick snippets of video from the class.