OSHA and Regulatory Update: Silica, Electronic Recordkeeping and NECA SAFETY Wesley L. Wheeler Director of Safety

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1 OSHA and Regulatory Update: Silica, Electronic Recordkeeping and 2018 NECA SAFETY Wesley L. Wheeler Director of Safety

2 Today s Agenda OSHA s Final Rule on Silica OSHA s Rule on Electronic Reporting OSHA s Rule on Crane Operator Certification DOT s Rule on Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) for Record of Hours Service (RODS) NECA Projects and Updates 2018 NECA Safety Professionals Conference

3 OSHA s Final Rule on Respirable Crystalline Silica Issued: March 2016 Effective Date for Construction: June, 23, 2017 Original Enforcement Date: September 23, 2017 OSHA Enforcement Guidance: October 19, 2017 Final Enforcement Date: October 23, 2017

4 OSHA s Final Rule on Respirable Crystalline Silica OSHA Webpage for Silica: NECA Resources for Silica:

5 OSHA s Final Rule on Respirable Crystalline Silica

6 Written Exposure Control Plan Introduction/Scope Training Competent Person Medical Surveillance Exposure Assessment Engineering Controls, Work Methods and PPE Housekeeping

7 For Employers Following Table 1 [paragraph (c)] Where the construction employer is fully and properly implementing the engineering controls, work practices, and respiratory protections specified in Table 1 for each employee engaged in listed tasks, there is no requirement for the CSHO to collect personal air samples for those tasks. Fully and properly implementing the controls specified in Table 1 includes following the requirements of paragraph (c)(2) relating to means of exhaust, water flow rates, and enclosed cabs. Excerpt from: Interim Enforcement Guidance for the Respirable Crystalline Silica in Construction, 29 CFR ERPRETATIONS&p_id=31349

8 Table 1 Examples

9 For Employers Following Table 1 [paragraph (c)] Where the construction employer: (1) has employees performing a task or using equipment that is not listed in Table 1; or (2) has not fully and properly implemented the engineering controls, work practices, and respiratory protection listed in Table 1 for all employees engaged in Table 1 tasks, CSHOs must collect personal air samples to measure the 8-hour TWA for the silica operations likely to exceed the PEL. Excerpt from: Interim Enforcement Guidance for the Respirable Crystalline Silica in Construction, 29 CFR ERPRETATIONS&p_id=31349

10 OSHA s Electronic Reporting Rule

11 OSHA s Electronic Reporting Rule Injury Tracking Application: Electronic Submissions of Injury and Illness Records to OSHA Deadline to submit: December 1, 2017 December 15, 2017 Who: Employers with 250 or more employees and High Hazard Industries with Employees What: In 2017, OSHA 300A Summary Information for 2016 In 2018, OSHA 300, 300A, 301 for 250 or more Employees for 2017 OSHA 300A for Employees for 2017

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13 Injury Tracking Application CSV Documentation

14 Injury Tracking Application CSV Documentation

15 Injury Tracking Application CSV Documentation Comma Separated Value, CSV establishment_name,company_name,street_address,city,state,zip,naics_code, industry_description,size,establishment_type,year_filing_for,annual_average_e mployees,total_hours_worked,no_injuries_illnesses,total_deaths,total_dafw_ca ses,total_djtr_cases,total_other_cases,total_dafw_days,total_djtr_days,total_inj uries,total_skin_disorders,total_respiratory_conditions,total_poisonings,total_h earing_loss,total_other_illnesses,change_reason

16 Injury Tracking Application CSV Documentation

17 Injury Tracking Application CSV Documentation

18 Other OSHA Activities OSHA Crane Certification Delay until November 17, Subpart CC Cranes and Derricks in Construction: Operator Qualification and Certification, 29 CFR Exemption for utilities such as electric and telecommunications Proposed Certifications has two parts: Written Exam and Practical Exam Current Issues are Certifications for both Type and Capacity Currently it is the employer s responsibility to conduct an assessment of operator

19 Other Regulatory Issues Department of Transportation: Electronic Logging Devices Used to electronically record a driver s Record of Duty Status (RODS) Compliance Date: December 18, 2017 Enforcement Date: April 1, 2018 (Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance) NECA Supports Exemption Request for Utility Service Vehicles NECA is requesting a Letter of Interpretation based on current exemptions for Utility Service Vehicles for NECA Contractors and Workers NECA Supports this rule for Long Haul and Over-the-Road drivers for Public Safety

20 2018 NECA Projects and Updates Customizable Electrical Contractor Safety Program NECA Safety System Guides Update for 2018/Digital Resource Kits NECA s Guide to Policies and Best Practices NECA s Guide to Job Briefings NEW NECA Guide to Accident/Incident Investigations NEW NECA Guide to Crystalline Respirable Silica

21 NECA Safety Systems Guides for NFPA 70E Based on latest edition of NFPA 70E Principle theme is Shared Responsibilities Employers/(Contractors) Employees/(Workers) Owners Policies Drive Compliance and Effectiveness Best Practices Drive Consistency in Safety

22 2018 NECA Projects and Updates NECA 2018 NFPA 70E Onsite Training Program Contractors Chapters Department of Energy NECA Guide to the Significant Changes to the 2018 NFPA 70E The Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace NECA, IBEW, eta

23 2018 NECA Projects and Updates NECA Mobile Apps NECA Safety Meeting App Update includes: Checklists, Job Briefing Forms Multiusers/Favorites PPE Selector App for iphone, ipad and Android smart devices NECA Series Videos Safety Orientation Video for Electrical Industry NECA Lockout/Tagout Video NECA Job Briefing Video

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25 Online Resources NECANETWORK Webpages: NECA Safety NECA NEIS NSPC Website LinkedIn: NECA Safety Follow us Safety

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27 Contact Us Michael J. Johnston Executive Director Ph: Wesley L. Wheeler Director of Safety Ph: Aga Golriz Administrator Standards and Safety Ph:

28 OSHA and Regulatory Update: Silica, Electronic Recordkeeping and 2018 NECA SAFETY Wesley L. Wheeler Director of Safety

29 NECA Standards and Safety Michael J. Johnston Executive Director Ph: Wesley L. Wheeler Director of Safety Ph: Aga Golriz Administrator Standards and Safety Ph:

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