Greater Illinois OSHA News August 2, 2006 Vol. 2. No. 7
Z Project Conference, May 2, 2006, Lifesaver Award, for a Lifesaving Hazard Control
In a continuing effort to share the hazard controls from the Z Project Conference, here is the information on the recipient of the Z Project Lifesaver Award, which recognizes hazard control(s) which could actually have saved a life and/or lives. Marathon Petroleum Company LLC in Robinson, IL incorporated fall protection elements into the building of their Gasoline Desulfurization Unit (GDU), to ensure the safety from fall hazards of the workers and operators on and around the vessels. The following photos show the old and new systems and incorporated the following:
Stairs were installed on towers in addition to fixed ladders. Stairs are easier to carry tools or to wear self-contained breathing apparatus when climbing. Fixed ladders are much more common in the refining industry for accessing towers. Fixed ladders require the materials to be hoisted in often awkward positions. Also, climbing fixed ladders with a self-contained breathing apparatus is cumbersome.
Permanent fall arrest equipment was installed instead of relying on portable fall protection equipment. The permanent system reduces possible entanglement hazards while working/walking.
Catwalks were installed for easier access/egress to and from adjacent vessels. These catwalks reduce personnel going up and down stairs or ladders, often carrying equipment.
The GDU construction site was managed by Fluor (site contractor) with their “Managing to Zero” observation based safety program. The job site achieved a performance level of zero OSHA recordables. Fluor awarded the project construction site their prestigious “Tri Star Status” for the 537,000 hour construction performance in the GDU.
There were also zero OSHA recordable injuries by Illinois Refining Division employees who worked 169,710 manhours during the construction of the GDU.
Congratulations to Marathon!
NOTE: The applications for 2006 hazard control entries for the Z Project Conference, May 1, 2007 will be sent out to the newsletter mailing list later this month. So, if you receive this newsletter, you will be receiving the application information shortly. Entries are due by April 6, 2007 to zweber.peggy@dol.gov. If you have any questions on the program, feel free to email me at the above address or call at 309/589-7033.
Marathon’s Fall Protection Controls
Towers with fixed ladders and no stairs Stairs were installed on towers in addition to fixed ladders
Portable fall protection equipment, use of Permanent fall arrest equipment manlift, etc., required as a minimum for designed and installed at GDU
work in piperacks
Normally no catwalks between adjacent vessels Catwalks were designed and installed between adjacent vessels at the GDU
New Partnership – P.J. Hoerr, OSHA and Onsite Consultation
On July 7, 2006, OSHA and the Illinois Onsite Safety and Health Consultation Program entered into a Strategic Partnership with P. J. Hoerr, Inc. during the construction of the Washington Area Community Center in Washington, Illinois. This project is expected to be completed in a year and a half. Welcome to P. J. Hoerr, Inc. to our partnership family and raising the bar on safety and health performance at the worksite!!! Thanks to Ken Koroll, Safety Specialist for his work in forming the partnership!
Underground Focus Live! August 22nd to 24th, 2006
In conjunction with our Alliance with JULIE, OSHA began interacting with the Underground Focus Live last year. The event provides insight to contractors performing trenching and excavation work with actual on-site demonstrations and related training. Information about the event can be found at www.UndergroundFocusLive.com. This year, OSHA will actually be performing some mock inspections at the open trenches on-site. This is your opportunity view what we document and ask questions of the OSHA compliance officer. You can find information on the session on the above website under “Demonstrations” or go to http://www.infrastructureresources.net/email_OSHA.html. In addition, the Chicagoland Construction Safety Council will be having a hands-on Competent Person Training Course. The information is at the Underground Focus Live website above under “Education” or you can use the direct link of http://www.infrastructuresresources.net/email_excavation.html. OSHA and Illinois Onsite Safety and Health Consultation will also have booths at this event. Underground Focus Live! will be at the Chicago Speedway in Joliet, Illinois.
Peoria Changes
Just to let you know, our Area Office has a new Acting Area Director, Frank J. Winingham, from our Madison, Wisconsin Area Office. Frank will be with us for the month of August. Frank’s area of expertise is General Industry. In addition, he is a certified instructor on the topic of Workplace Violence. He is on the National Specialized Response Team for Weapons of Mass Destruction. Finally, he was part of the OSHA teams who responded to assist at the World Trade Center and to New Orleans/Katrina catastrophes. Welcome Frank!!! We are still waiting for a new Area Director. We want to thank Bill Donovan, who returned to our Regional Office at the end of July, for his help in managing our office.
Boiler Explosion Accident
Decatur, IL – Two employees and a contract worker were severely burned with one fatality. A boiler door exploded emitting several thousand gallons of hot liquid at a syrup manufacturing facility. The case is currently under investigation.
CPR/AED Training for OSHA Staff
In conjunction with our Alliance with Richland Community College, Andy Perry provided the updated American Heart Association CPR/AED training to the Peoria Area Office OSHA staff. Our AED has been strategically placed in our office in Peoria. Here is Andy with our OSHA staff.
Top row, left to right:
Andy Perry, RCC; Tim Crouse, Discrimination Investigator; Justin Sternes, Industrial Hygienist; Ken Koroll, Safety Specialist; and Karl Armstrong, Safety Specialist
Middle row:
Cozette Bradford, Safety & Health Clerk; Barbara Benner, Management & Program Assistant; Trish Rankin, Safety Specialist; and Sue Ellen DeManche, Industrial Hygienist
Bottom row:
Barry Salerno, Assistant Area Director and Rob Bonack, Safety Specialist
Thanks Andy!!!
Emergency Heat Illness Regulation Made Permanent In California Has Relevance Anywhere It’s Hot
On April 20, 2006, California's occupational safety and health officials at Cal/OSHA made permanent the emergency heat-safety workplace standards. These regulations, intended to protect workers from heat illness, were implemented as a temporary emergency measure in the late summer of 2005, after several on-the-job heat-related fatalities. While these temporary regulations were in effect, a Cal/OSHA advisory committee worked on a permanent standard for the state, to provide ongoing protection to workers during peak temperature periods. These permanent standards were formally announced on April 20 by Cal/OSHA. The new permanent heat-safety regulation covers four critical areas to protect workers:
- Access to adequate supplies of cool water
- Shade for workers who are on the verge of becoming ill or already have started to feel the effects of heat illness
- Training on critical elements of heat illness prevention
Federal OSHA provides guidelines and the following training materials at this website:
Heat Stress training card: http://www.osha.gov/Publications/osha3154.pdf
Protection from Sun card: http://www.osha.gov/Publications/osha3166.pdf
Also if you want to know what OSHA would look for at your location, check out the OSHA Technical Manual. This is what OSHA Compliance Officers look at for guidance on all issues including heat stress issues as follows:
Comments – NOTE: New Information for Peoria Area Office Contact
If you would like to receive this newsletter via e-mail, contact zweber.peggy@dol.gov . Due to costs, we cannot mail to individual companies. Comments on the newsletter should be addressed to Peggy Zweber, Compliance Assistance Specialist, USDOL/OSHA, 2918 West Willow Knolls Rd., Peoria, IL 61614
Peoria office Phone - (309) 589-7033
The information contained herein has been compiled and reported with the intent that it is both reliable and up-to-date, and is offered for general guidance only. Additional safety measures may be required by your facility under certain conditions or circumstances. Please seek professional advice for your specific situations. The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (IL DCEO) can be contacted at 1-800-972-4216.
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