Hoffman Estates Fire Department Standard Operating Guidelines PDF

HOFFMAN ESTATES FIRE DEPARTMENT STANDARD OPERATING GUIDELINES SOG Category & Identification Number: EFFECTIVE DATE: OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES – 019 January 1, 2022 NIMS COMPLIANT...

HOFFMAN ESTATES FIRE DEPARTMENT STANDARD OPERATING GUIDELINES SOG Category & Identification Number: EFFECTIVE DATE: OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES – 019 January 1, 2022 NIMS COMPLIANT SOG Title: OSHA Notification (Standard 1904.39) Revision: 2 APPROVED BY: NUMBER OF PAGES: Re-evaluation Date: Alan Wax January 1, 2024 Fire Chief 3 PURPOSE In an effort to assist the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) identify potentially hazardous workplace environments, or to report a fatal accident or catastrophe; the following guidelines will be utilized: POLICY A. Public Sector Employee Hoffman Estates Fire Department personnel (Company Officer) will contact the 24 hour Illinois State Plan OSHA hotline via the Chicago State Plan Office at (312) 793-7308 during normal business hours, the Federal OSHA 24-hour hotline at (800) 321-6742 after business hours or Report Online at any time, for any Public Sector Employee (VOHE Firefighter, VOHE Police Officer, VOHE Public Works Employee, etc.) who meets the following criteria:  Any work related fatality to a public sector employee, must be completed within 8 hours of incident.  All work-related inpatient hospitalizations, all amputations and all losses of an eye to a public sector employee within 24 hours of incident. B. Private Sector Employee Hoffman Estates Fire Department personnel (Company Officer) will contact OSHA, by calling the 24 hour Federal OSHA hotline at (800)321-OSHA (6742) at any time, or the Chicago North OSHA Area Office at (847) 227-1700 during normal business hours, or Report Online at any time for all private sector workplaces (gas stations, manufacturer, retail business, restaurant etc); federal agencies; maritime employers (e.g., shipyards, marine terminals, longshoring); military facilities; Indian sovereignty workplaces; and the United States Postal Service who meet the following criteria:  Any work related fatality to a private sector employee, must be completed within 8 hours of incident.  All work-related inpatient hospitalizations, all amputations and all losses of an eye to a private sector employee within 24 hours of incident. 1 PROCEDURES The reporter of the incident must give the following information for each reported incident:  The establishment name;  The location of the incident;  The time of the incident;  The number of fatalities or hospitalized employees;  The names of any injured employees;  The reporter’s contact person and his or her phone number; and  A brief description of the incident. If possible, secure the scene until Illinois OSHA arrives on scene. If unable to secure the scene, Illinois OSHA asks that you take pictures and/or diagram the incident. OSHA encourages Personnel to contact the Chicago North Area OSHA office at (312) 793-7308 (ask for the duty officer) or the OSHA 24 hour Hotline at (800)321-OSHA (6742) if we encounter an imminent danger at a Private Sector Employer, during daily contact with occupancies in the Village, either during annual inspections, building familiarization, emergency incident or any other time. DEFINITIONS Imminent Danger – Section 13(a) of the Act defines imminent danger as "... any conditions or practices in any place of employment which are such that a danger exists which could reasonably be expected to cause death or serious physical harm immediately or before the imminence of such danger can be eliminated through the enforcement procedures otherwise provided by this Act." OSHA gives top priority to imminent danger situations. Catastrophes –The hospitalization of three or more employees resulting from a work-related incident or exposure; in general, from an accident or an illness caused by a workplace hazard. Fatality. An employee death resulting from a work-related incident or exposure; in general, from an accident or an illness caused by or related to a workplace hazard. Incident of national significance. An incident involving multiple fatalities, extensive injuries, massive toxic exposures, extensive property damage, or one that presents potential worker injury and generates widespread media interest. Referrals – notification from other governmental agencies (including fire departments), individuals, organizations, or the media, of an alleged hazardous working condition. Public Sector Employee - A public sector employee works for a state, county, municipality, school district or any other Illinois local government. Private Sector Employee - A private sector employee works for a nongovernment employer. These can include both individual business owners and other forms of company organization such as corporations or limited partnerships. The federal OSHA offices cover all private sector workplaces; federal agencies; maritime employers (e.g., shipyards, marine terminals, longshoring); military facilities; Indian sovereignty workplaces; and the United States Postal Service. 2 In-Patient Hospitalization - OSHA defines in-patient hospitalization as a formal admission to the in- patient service of a hospital or clinic for care or treatment. Treatment in an Emergency Room only is not reportable. EXCEPTIONS REFERENCES End of Document 3