Benjamin Ross, Assistant Regional Administrator for Enforcement Programs February 13, 2012

1. ASSE FEBRUARY MEETINGFederal OSHA Update Benjamin Ross, Assistant Regional Administrator for Enforcement Programs February 13, 2012

2. FY 2007 – FY 2011Inspections Conducted

3. FY 2007 – FY 2011% Programmed vs. % Unprogrammed

4. FY 2007 – FY 2011% Complaint Inspections

5. FY 2007 – FY 2011% Follow-Up Inspections

6. FY 2007 – FY 2011% Inspections In-Compliance

7. FY 2007 – FY 2011Total Violations Issued

8. FY 2007 – FY 2011% Total Violations Issued As Serious

9. FY 2007 – FY 2011% Total Violations Issued As Serious, Willful, Repeat, & Unclass

10. FY 2007 – FY 2011% NIC Inspections With Only Other-Than-Serious Violations Cited

11. FY 2007 – FY 2011% Inspections With Violations Contested

12. FY 2007 – FY 2011Average Penalty Per Serious Violation

13. FY 2007 – FY 2011Average Penalty Per Serious Violation (Private Sector)

14. FY 2007 – FY 2011% Construction Inspections

15. FY 2007 – FY 2011Significant Cases Note: FY11 figures include cases under OSHA’s revised significant case procedures and new penalty system.

16. FY 2007 – FY 2011Average Hours Per Safety Inspection

17. FY 2007 – FY 2011Average Hours Per Health Inspection

18. FY 2007 – FY 2011Fatality Investigations

19. Hazard Communication Lockout/Tagout Electrical, Wiring Methods Powered Industrial Trucks Respiratory Protection Electrical, General Requirements Machine Guarding Personal Protective Equipment Recordkeeping, Forms Mechanical Power Transmission Apparatus FY 2011Top 10 Most Cited Standards(General Industry)

20. Scaffolding Fall Protection Ladders Fall Protection, Training Requirements Hazard Communication Head Protection General Safety & Health Provisions Aerial Lifts Eye & Face Protection Specific Excavation Requirements FY 2011 Top 10 Most Cited Standards(Construction Industry)

21. New OSHA Crane Standards

22. Cranes and Derricks Standard • In July 2010, OSHA began enforcement of new rules delineating crane safety • First overhaul of rules since 1973 (year originally published) • Regulations covering the following: • Procedures for assembly and disassembly • Operator qualification and certification • Signaler qualification and standards • Inspection of crane, wire rope and ground conditions • Procedures for working near power lines and utilizing personnel platforms • Standards for tower, barge, overhead and gantry cranes 22 7/12/2014 9:35 PM 7/12/2014 9:35 PM

23. Leading Cause of Fatalities * 52 of 59 struck by booms/jibs were due to falling booms/jibs Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries Research File

24. How do Accidents occur? • Instability – unsecured load, load capacity exceeded, or ground not level or too soft • Lack of communication - the point of operation is a distance from the crane operator or not in full view of the operator • Lack of training • Inadequate maintenance or inspection • Contact with powerlines Two Leading Causes: Stability – tip & Structural – bends / breaks

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