Reference Material and Advisory Resources Session 10

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Reference Material and Advisory
ResourcesSession 10
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Performance Objectives

• Locate various references in the OSHA standards.
• Seek out and use various OSHA resources,
  consultants, training programs, etc.
• Work with insurance companies to get resources,
  consultations, and site audits.
• Contact AGC, trade associations, and other groups
  that provide safety and health information and
  resources.
• Use the World Wide Web to access resources and
  references for safety and health.

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OSHA Standards

• Subpart P - Excavations 1926.650  Scope,
  application, and definitions applicable to this
  subpart1926.651  Specific Excavation
  Requirements1926.652  Requirements for
  protective systems

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Consensus Standards

• Typical consensus setting groups
• American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
• National Electrical Code (NEC)
• Non-mandatory unless adopted
• Not actually reprinted within the OSHA standard
• Incorporated by the year of release
• OSHA limited to enforcing the version
  incorporated
• Always use current version of the consensus
  standard for safetys sake

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OSHA Services

• OSHA Consultation
• OSHA Training Institute
• OTI Education Centers
• OSHA Training Grants
• OSHA Publications
• OSHA Electronic Library
• OSHA Interpretations

• OSHA Cooperative Programs
• Alliances
• Partnerships
• Voluntary Protection Program

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Other References

• The AGC of America and local AGC chapters provide
  safety services
• The Internet
• Manufacturers directions
• Hazard communication (MSDSs)
• Owners rules
• Third-party consultants
• Many other organizations have safety services

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Insurance Company Resources

• Accident investigations
• Claims management
• Guide publications and reference materials
• Signs, decals, tool box talks, model programs,
  and guide documents
• Onsite services

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Training

• Certified and trained workers
• Specific training, licensing, or certification
• Manufacturers licensed applicators
• OSHA standards require training
• Other agencies require training

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Session 10 Summary

• Learn how to read OSHA1926 Standards
• Use the many services that OSHA offers to
  contractors.
• Use the resources offered by insurance companies,
  AGC, trade associations, and others

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