Greater Illinois OSHA News September 13, 2005
Vol 1. No. 5, No. 5
We have inspected several road construction jobs under the Regional Emphasis Program called ROADCON. Many of the jobs have been good like this one which is the I-64 reconstruction one. The lanes were closed off properly and the scaffold fully equipped with guardrails. (photo by Larken Akins)
Dual Voltage Generators
(Photo by Bill Hancock)
1926.404(b)(1)(ii) Requires Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI) on dual voltage generators. Most generators have the GFCI option as an extra with the purchase. We have run into this problem on several jobsites lately. The above photo is a generator in violation.
Silica Calculator
In the e-tool for silica is a calculator for both the silica PEL and the silica exposure level. This can also be reached by clicking on e-tools on the right hand side of the OSHA home page. (courtesy of Janice Barrier)
Propane Cylinder Filling Fire
Our office is investigating a serious accident that burned two employees during a propane cylinder filling operation at a loading dock in North Pekin in August.
Molten Metal Explosion
In August in Granite City, a crane operator emptied/dumped a 10T slag pot onto the pouring floor. In the area where he emptied the slag pot, there was a small amount of water. The slag was still hot and some molten steel in the pot contacted the water and created a small steam explosion. There were two mechanics working nearby and were injured in the explosion. One employee received minor burns and cuts on his arm and ear. He went to the hospital and received treatment and was released later in the afternoon.
OSHA Update for Construction Session
The Peoria office is working with Tricon to host an OSHA Update for Construction on October 5th. We will cover the most frequently cited, OSHA update for construction, gallery of unsafe photos. Contact Ginger Johnson (309) 637-0934. $10 registration. Open to all.
Fall Deaths Increase
The highest recorded number of falls and struck-by accidents since 1992 contributed to a total of 5,703 fatal work injuries reported nationwide in 2004, data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows. The number of workplace fatalities in 2004 increased slightly when compared with the 2003 revised total of 5,575 workplace fatalities, BLS said. The overall fatality rate rose slightly in 2004 to 4.1 deaths per 100,000 workers from 4.0 in 2003, the first rate increase since 1994.
Pallet Ladder
One of our Saturday inspections found employees using a pallet for access along with a homemade wooden ladder to get to the lower roof. The ladders do not extend above 3 feet above the landing. No filler block used in the lower ladder. No slideguards used to prevent slides off the roof. Roofing is the number one process that kills the most workers.
(photo by Ken Koroll)
Disaster Preparedness Conferences
September 27-29th - IARF (Illinois Association of Rehabilitation Facilities)/ ICAN (Improvement thru Curriculum, Awareness and Networking) Conference at the Hilton Hotel in Springfield, IL. Registration information available at www.iarf.org or call 217/525-1271. Peoria OSHA office is presenting and also will have a booth.
In the wake of Katrina, McLean County Chamber of Commerce is planning a Disaster Preparedness Conference on October 4, 2005, at the Interstate Center in Bloomington, IL.
Parsons, Inc.of Roanoke, IL, who survived a tornado disaster in July of 2004, is providing the keynote speaker. OSHA is one of the co-sponsors of this event, which will be aimed at helping small businesses be better prepared for any emergency, be it natural, man-made, biological, chemical or environmental. Additional co-sponsors include: American Red Cross, Bloomington Fire Department, ESDA, McLean County Health Department, Normal Police Department, and a number of McLean County businesses. To register as a participant or vendor, call Jerri Andrew, Governmental Affairs, McLean County Chamber of Commerce, 309/829-6344.
Electrocution
In September in Carbondale, an employee was electrocuted while working live on a residential heat pump. He apparently contacted the live 230v heating elements and died. The Fairview Heights office is investigating.
Comments
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Peoria office - Phone (309) 589-7033.
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