ASU X47: Professional Ethics

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What is the primary mission of OSHA?

To promote workers' rights and benefits

To save lives, prevent injuries and protect the health of workers (correct)

To manage workplace policies and regulations

To assess financial losses in workplaces

What is the first step in achieving safety in the workplace?

Defining the scope of work and tasks (correct)

Implementing safety equipment and protocols

Creating an emergency response plan

Providing safety training to employees

Which of the following is NOT one of the top 10 cited hazards by OSHA in 2022?

Scaffolding

Fall Protection – General Requirements

Electrical Shock Hazards (correct)

Lockout/Tagout

What is a recognized hazard in the context of OSHA regulations?

Any workplace condition that has potential for causing injury or death Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of workplace inspections by OSHA?

To enforce compliance with safety standards Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following measures is part of ensuring fall protection in a workplace?

Installing safety harnesses and guardrails Signup and view all the answers

What process is important for identifying existing and potential hazards in the workplace?

Incident evaluations and screening surveys Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes 'Lockout/Tagout' procedures?

Procedures used to ensure that dangerous machines are properly shut down and not restarted until maintenance is complete Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of training and education for staff regarding safety?

To ensure awareness of potential hazards Signup and view all the answers

What is a crucial step in evaluating the effectiveness of safety controls?

Record keeping and evaluation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common injury from hand and power tools?

Back pain Signup and view all the answers

What type of protection is recommended for preventing falls from heights?

Safety nets Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following measures is a key element of a Chemical Hygiene Plan?

Designation of a Chemical Hygiene Officer Signup and view all the answers

What should be done before using a hand or power tool?

Inspect the tool for defects Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary consequence of not addressing unsafe conditions promptly?

Potential for accidents Signup and view all the answers

What should be included in fire safety training for employees?

Procedures for emergency exit and evacuation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following practices can help prevent accidents related to cranes and motor vehicles?

Using high visibility clothing Signup and view all the answers

Which safety measure is most effective for preventing falls from scaffolding?

Installing guardrails Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in tool safety?

Protects the user from hazards Signup and view all the answers

When should employees undergo initial and additional training in a lab setting?

Whenever a new hazard is introduced Signup and view all the answers

Which factor contributes to indirect costs associated with workplace accidents?

Investigation time Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

ASU X47: Professional Ethics - Lecture 05 - Health and Safety

The lecture covers health and safety in the workplace, focusing on legislations, safe workplaces, accidents and prevention, health and safety in labs, and first aid.

Outline

Legislations: Detailed regulations set by the Occupational Health & Safety Administration (OSHA).
Safe workplace: Workers' right to a safe and healthy environment. OSHA Act Section 5(a)(1) mandates employers to provide a workplace free from recognized hazards causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm.
Accidents and prevention: Direct costs (medical, insurance, lost time, fines) and indirect costs (cancelled contracts, investigation time, etc.). The lecture covers hazards related to hand and power tools, scaffolding, fall from heights, and cranes & motor vehicles (including prevention measures to mitigate these risks)
Health and safety in labs: Exposure to hazardous chemicals, OSHA's lab standards (determining staff exposure to regulated substances, conducting initial and additional training when hazards are introduced, developing a chemical hygiene plan), essential components of a chemical hygiene plan (designation of a chemical hygiene officer, exposure control measures, proper function of fume hoods and equipment, staff training, medical consultation and examination provisions, record-keeping procedures and hazard identification systems.
First Aid: The help given to a person with unexpected injuries or sickness to prevent further worsening of the situation and ensure recovery. Priorities (checking breathing, blood loss, treating shock, fractures, simple injuries), steps (diagnosis, treatment, disposal), recovery positioning, and transportation techniques (including multiple methods for carrying injured persons safely).

Legislations

Background: OSHA Act signed by President Nixon on December 29, 1970. OSHA formally established on April 28, 1971.
Actions: Developing job safety standards, enforcing standards through worksite inspections, tracking job-related injuries and illnesses, and providing occupational safety and health training.
Top 10 Cited Hazards (2022): Specific hazards and corresponding regulations (e.g., Fall Protection – General Requirements (1926.501), Hazard Communication (1910.1200), Respiratory Protection (1910.134), etc.).

Safety Achievement Steps

Define scope of work: All possible activities and tasks.
Analyze workplace hazards: Step-by-step search for all existing and potential hazards (records, incidents, screening surveys, existing controls).
Develop and implement controls: Implementing control measures to mitigate identified hazards.
Training & education: Ensuring all staff are aware of potential hazards and protection methods. Training should include all employees (including managers).
Perform work within controls: Activities must be performed within established safety restrictions.
Record keeping & evaluation: Determining the overall effectiveness of controls, identifying deficiencies, determining changes, and improving work controls.

Accidents & Prevention

Hand & Power Tools: Identifying hazards like falling objects, harmful dusts, fumes, etc.
Scaffolds: Types (supported, suspension, mobile, pump jack, 2-point swing stage, single point adjustable, multi-level, aerial lifts, ladder jack), hazards (falls, falling items, electrical), and protection measures (firm foundation with base plates, fully planked work decks, guardrails over 10 feet, being tied-in, adequate access and egress).
Fall from Heights: Hazards and protection (guardrails, warning lines, safety nets, personal fall arrest systems, scaffolds, ladders, aerial lifts).

Fire Safety

Protection: Identification of fire hazards, procedures for recognizing/reporting unsafe conditions, alarm procedures, procedures for notifying employees/fire response organizations, evacuation procedures, accounting for employees post-evacuation, and contact information for the plan.
Methods to prevent fires (fixed/portable fire extinguishers).
Employee training for fire watch duty.

Cranes & Motor Vehicles

Hazards: Crane tip-over/failure, striking workers on foot, pinned in/under equipment, equipment rolling over, backing equipment, maintenance hazards, collisions.
Materials handling & storage.
Transportation & unloading materials.
Prevention: High-visibility clothing, proper loading of equipment, stacking/storing materials properly, wearing seatbelts, inspection of slings, and barricading the swing radius.
Lockout/tagout: For equipment during maintenance.
Principles to avoid conflicted movement of trucks, equipment, and workers, separation by space (barriers) and separation by time.

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Description

This lecture focuses on health and safety in the workplace, emphasizing legislation, workplace safety, accident prevention, and health protocols in laboratories. It outlines key regulations set by OSHA and discusses both direct and indirect costs associated with workplace accidents. First aid and preventive measures for hazards are also covered, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of health and safety standards.