OSHA UPDATE Teresa A. Harrison Deputy Regional Administrator

A NEW BOSS-NEW DIRECTION? David Michaels, PhD, MPH Priorities: –Vigorous enforcement of existing standards –Promulgating sensible new standards that use the latest science –Responding quickly and forcefully when worker safety is endangered –Giving voice to workers, especially those whose voices are not easily heard; focusing on outreach material more suitable for employees –Ensuring all workers and employers are treated fairly –Directing OSHA in a responsible, even-handed, open and transparent way

ACCOMPLISHMENTS SO FAR Issued highest fine in OSHA history Introduced NEPs for chemical plants and recordkeeping Published a proposal on GHS and launched rulemaking on combustible dust Started a process to more closely examine state plan activities Eliminated quotas and launched an intensive review of cooperative programs Developing Severe Violator Enforcement program to target irresponsible employers Initiated a Texas construction sweep and expanded the San Antonio DO to an AO

WHAT’S NEXT? 2010 budget of $558.6 million is a 10% increase Plan to hire 200 additional employees including 100 CSHOs (Our ceiling 294) Will work to publish standards for cranes & derricks and electrical power generation Move forward on rulemaking for beryllium, silica dust, combustible dust, diacetyl, and recordkeeping MSD column amendment Task Group created to review PELs, TLVs, OELs, etc..to see what would be OSHA’s best approach New Whistleblower Statute – Health Care Reform Act

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OSHA LISTENS Assistant Secretary held meeting with stakeholders to hear issues March 4 in DC 120 attendees spoke Webcast for OSHA employees and an additional webcast question and answer session for stakeholders to address OSHA’s Strategic Plan held in early April, 2010

WHAT’S UP IN REGION IV? Fatalities (Special Projects) Enforcement Staffing Cooperative Programs; Alliances, Partnerships, and VPP Enhanced State Plan Monitoring

Opportunity Statement Many roofing and carpentry workers of small employers (10 or less employees) are killed on ‑ the ‑ job in South and Central Florida. In fact, in the past five years ( ) the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) investigated 96 fatalities within these industries. Seventy three percent (73%) of these deaths were directly related to fall hazards associated with the work activities these specialty companies perform.

Define Reduce fatalities experienced by employers in the 1751 and1761 SIC codes, with 10 or less employees. The project will increase the Outreach efforts toward the employers with 10 or fewer employees in SIC 1751/1761 increase the interaction between OSHA, building inspectors, city and county governments by 10% (creating a specific training program for employers as part of their licensing process, training of building inspectors etc).

WHAT WORKED MAD-4 Team developed a number of initiatives to implement –Initial “ Kickoff ” in area office – list developed of affected employers and a mail out package sent – Some were successful – some not –Mini Sweeps –Some initiatives that did not work still have potential (need more than one year to really refine contacts)

Successful Work with building inspectors. FTL - Presentations made to the City of Marathon and Highland Beach TMP - Worked with Building Official Association of Florida to schedule training for Building inspectors in three counties; Charlotte, Desoto, Sarasota, Manatee and Lee.

Outreach Sessions to County Building Inspectors 6/1/08 – 05/31/096/1/09 – 12/31/09 FTL: 8FTL: 2 TMP: 7TMP: 3 Successful

OUTREACH INITIATIVES Number of building inspectors trained: 06/01/08-05/31/0906/01/09-12/31/09 FTL: 180FTL: 30 TMP: 206TMP: 29

Referrals for SIC 1751 from Local Governments

Referrals for SIC 1761 from Local Governments

FATALITIES FY 09 38% reduction; 153 vs % reduction in fall related fatalities So far FY10; 64 fatalities

Oct. 1, April 21, 2010 ALL INDUSTRIES

Oct. 1, April 21, 2009 ALL INDUSTRIES

Oct. 1, April 21, 2010 CONSTRUCTION ONLY

Oct. 1, April 21, 2009 CONSTRUCTION ONLY

Oct. 1, September 30, 2009 ALL INDUSTRIES

Oct. 1, September 30, 2009 CONSTRUCTION ONLY

ENFORCEMENT Will conduct 5,939 inspections 65% of resources in construction National Emphasis programs: SST, Recordkeeping; Combustible Dust; Amputations; Trenching; Silica; Lead and Hexavalent Chromium Regional and Local: Falls, Powerlines, Landscaping, Scrap Metal Recycling; Noise, Forklift trucks

TOP 10 VIOLATIONS First Half of Year Scaffolding Fall Protection Hazard Communication Ladders Process Safety Management Respiratory Protection Lockout/Tagout Electrical, Wiring Methods Powered Industrial Trucks Electrical, General Requirements

SIGNIFICANT CASES FY09: 21 significant cases issued So far FY10: 11 issued; several in the pipeline Several result of follow-up inspections, fatalities, combustible dust Expand to multiple facilities where warranted

STAFFING Region IV received 59 additional FTE Most are CSHOs placed throughout the region Added four Whistleblower Investigators Hired 2 IHs for field support in the regional office

COOPERATIVE PROGRAMS Compliance assistance available VPP processing applications and conducting audits Partnerships and Alliances Ongoing Consultation Programs

STATE PLAN MONITORING Enhanced evaluations Reports due to be completed by end of June Will be made public

QUESTIONS? NOW’S YOUR CHANCE AND I WILL BE AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE PRESENTATION Teresa A. Harrison