He saw his shadow% OSHA CLASSES. 30-hr OSHA. General Industry. February 20 (all day) February 27 (8 am - 12 pm)

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1 Volume I, Issue 9 February 2014 OSHA CLASSES 10-hr OSHA General Industry February 20 (all day) February 27 (8 am - 12 pm) Course Fee: $199 Register Deadline: Feb 6 30-hr OSHA General Industry Thursdays, 8 am - 5 pm February 20 & 27 March 13 & 20 Course Fee: $499 Register Deadline: Feb 6 To register, call Lisa Eskew (217) ext. 240 He saw his shadow% +so take the next six weeks to dedicate yourself to safety. Call Richland and we ll help you with your 2014 safety program. Keep yourself and your workers safe! OSHA 10hr on February 20 & 27 OSHA 30hr starting February 20 Contact us at (217) x219

2 ~ Electrical and Machine Guarding ~ Richland is a Host Site for the National Safety Education Center, an OSHA Training Institute OSHA 500: OSHA Trainer Course for Construction February Course Fee: $800 Register Deadline: Feb 10 OSHA 511: OSHA Standards for General Industry March 4-7 Course Fee: $800 Register Deadline: Feb 18 OSHA 502: Update Course for Construction Trainers March Course Fee: $675 Register Deadline: Mar 10 To register for these OSHA classes, click or visit Plating Plant Cited for Repeat Safety Violations OSHA has cited Arlington Plating Co. of Palatine, IL, for 25 safety violations under the Site-Specific Targeting Program, which targets facilities with a higher than average illness and injury rate. "We've found repeat violations at Arlington Plating Co., which demonstrates a lack of commitment to employee safety and health," said Angeline Loftus, OSHA's area director for the Chicago North Area Office. "Lack of machine guarding can lead to amputation and other serious injuries. Additionally, workers should be protected from live electrical parts with personal protective equipment and safety training." The cited violations carry proposed penalties of $155,430. Five repeat violations involve: Lack of machine guarding on rotating parts Failing to use re-locatable power taps, in accordance with labeling Not closing unused openings in electrical boxes Using electrical outlet boxes that were missing basic safety features Failing to maintain dry walking and working surfaces. The remaining serious safety citations were issued to the company in response to: Allowing employees to access electrical equipment where rust and corrosion were present Allowing employees to access live electrical cabinets without proper safety equipment Inadequate machine guarding on table saws, motors, pulleys, and belts Lack of hazardous energy control procedures (lockout/tagout) Using ladders without secure footing Not having an emergency exit for employees in one area of the facility.

3 ~ Trenching ~ Two Illinois Companies Cited for Trench Violations Be Prepared to Save a Life! BLS for Healthcare Providers Heartsaver CPR AED First Aid Orientation Classes Renewal Classes Employee Training Group Training elearning Available Call (217) x219 for more information OSHA has cited Mike Neri Sewer & Water Contractor Inc. for failing to protect workers from cave-ins during trenching operations at a commercial job site in Des Plaines, IL. OSHA initiated the inspection after an inspector witnessed cave-in hazards while traveling past the construction site in "This is the second time in months that OSHA has seen Mike Neri Sewer & Water Contractor exposing workers to dangerous excavation hazards at the same job site," said Nick Walters, OSHA's regional administrator in Chicago. "Employers that continue to ignore safety regulations put their employee's lives at risk. Trenching hazards result in numerous fatalities and injuries every year. Companies specializing in this type of work have a responsibility to protect their workers from known hazards." In this case, OSHA has proposed additional penalties of $150,150. Two willful violations were cited for failing to provide cave-in protection to workers installing a concrete manhole structure in a trench approximately 8 feet deep. The company also failed to ensure that excavated materials that posed a hazard-by falling or rolling into the trench-were placed at least 2 feet back from the trench edge. OSHA cited two repeat violations for failing to provide training to workers on trenching and excavation hazards, and ensuring that each worker exposed to struck-by hazards was protected by a helmet. OSHA standards mandate that all excavations 5 feet or deeper be protected against collapse. OSHA has cited Pan-Oceanic Engineering Co. Inc. with willful and repeat safety violations for failing to protect workers from trenching hazards at a Chicago job site. OSHA initiated the inspection after witnessing an employee working in an unprotected trench greater than 8 feet in depth. "It is unacceptable that Pan-Oceanic Engineering would allow workers to access an unprotected trench," said Gary Anderson, OSHA's area director in Calumet City. "Since 2003, this company has been cited multiple times for violations of trenching standards. Trenching hazards result in numerous fatalities and injuries every year. Companies who specialize in this type of work have a responsibility to protect their workers from fatalities." Proposed penalties total $105,600.

4 OSHA issued one willful citation for failing to provide cave-in protection for employees in a trench. Two repeat violations were cited for failing to post legible traffic signs at hazardous points in a construction zone and for allowing an employee to access an unsupported trench beneath a street. Additionally, OSHA issued one serious citation for allowing a worker to access a trench after deficiencies were found at the site. OSHA opened the inspection under the national emphasis program for trenching and excavation, which was implemented in the 1980s. Due to the willful and repeat violations found at the site, the company has been placed in the Severe Violator Enforcement Program. Health and Safety Topic: Confined Spaces If you don't think it's safe, it probably isn't. ~Author Unknown Many workplaces contain areas that are considered "confined spaces" because while they are not necessarily designed for people, they are large enough for workers to enter and perform certain jobs. A confined space also has limited or restricted means for entry or exit and is not designed for continuous occupancy. Confined spaces include, but are not limited to tanks, vessels, silos, storage bins, hoppers, vaults, pits, manholes, tunnels, equipment housings, ductwork, and pipelines.

5 Have any questions or issues you would like to discuss? Contact the professionals at Richland Community College today! Barry Schwalbe, CHMM Safety & Contract Training Coordinator Richland Community College One College Park Decatur, Illinois (217) , ext Sign up for this newsletter! This newsletter is a free service of Richland Community College.