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National Emphasis Program on Amputations
National Emphasis Program
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What’s its purpose?
Describe policies and procedures to identify and reduce workplace industry hazards likely to cause amputations
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Where does it apply?
OSHA wide 40% of nations workplaces States encouraged to adopt similar
programs General industry employers whose
workplaces include shears, saws, slicers, and power presses (the 3s and a P)
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What’s the background and reason for the program?
Continued incidence of amputations from the operation of saws, shears, slicers, and power presses of all types
Equipment was identified from three sources:– NIOSH research project on machine safety– OSHA IMIS accident database– BLS data
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Saws
Used primarily in woodworking and manufacturing shops
Two types– Table – Radial arm
Other types include:Hand held Chop MiterSkil Band
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Table saw
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Radial arm saw
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Hand held saw
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Band saw
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Miter saw
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Shears
Self-contained machines using a mechanically driven ram
Ram moves a nonrotary blade at a constant rate past the edge of fixed blade
Machine components consist of:FrameRAM Blades DriveHold-down(s) GuardsClutch Brake
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Shear
Pre-cut Shear for pre-cut profiles
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Power squaring shear
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Hydraulic shear
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Hand operated shear
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Slicers
Commonly used to slice meat and food
Use rotary blade Guillotine cutters used in
other industries Most injuries occur in
restaurants and grocery stores
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Meat slicer
RotatingBlade
Thickness adjustment
On/off switch
Meat Holder
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Power presses
NEP covers all types of power presses
Presses consist of stationary bed, and slide
Used in a variety of industries
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Part revolution clutch
Floor Mounted Bench Top
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Presence device
Light curtain
Control box
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Two-hand controls
Top Stop Emergency StopKey Selector capable of being supervised
Indicator Light
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Full revolution clutch
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Press brake
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Two person operation with pullbacks
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Program Procedures
Existing programs may be combined or expanded, or a new program developed
NEP includes three activities:– Outreach– Targeting/selection– Inspection
NEP - Amputations
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When will the program start?
Outreach – will be continued to support the purpose of this NEP
Inspections – are to begin March 26, 2002
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Standard industrial classification codes - 1910.212, All machines
SIC Code Industry3499 Fabricated Metal Products, Not Elsewhere Classified3443 Fabricated Plate Work (boiler shops)3441 Fabricated Structural Metal3599 Industrial and Commercial Machinery and Equipment, Not Elsewhere Classified3442 Metal Doors, Sash, and Trim 3469 Metal Stampings, Not Elsewhere Classified3496 Miscellaneous Fabricated Wire Products3714 Motor Vehicles Parts and Accessories3089 Plastic Products, Not Elsewhere Classified3444 Sheet Metal Work
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Standard industrial classification codes - 1910.213, Woodworking machinery
SIC Code Industry 3499 Fabricated Metal Products, NEC
2431 Mill work2451 Mobile Homes3089 Plastic Products, NEC2421 Sawmills & Planning Mills 2434 Wood Kitchen Cabinets2511 Wood Household Furniture, Excepted Upholstered2541 Wood Office and Store Fixtures, Partitions, Shelving, and Lockers2448 Wood Pallets & Skids2499 Wood Products, Not Elsewhere Classified
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Standard industrial classification codes - 1910.217, Power presses
SIC Code Industry3499 Fabricated Metal Products, Not Elsewhere Classified3443 Fabricated Plate Work (boiler shops)3444 Fabricated Structural Metal3429 Hardware, Not Elsewhere Classified3442 Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Molding, and Trim3469 Metal Stampings, Not Elsewhere Classified3496 Miscellaneous Fabricated Wire Products3714 Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories2542 Office & Store Fixtures, Partitions, Shelving, & Lockers, Except Wood3444 Sheet Metal Work
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Additions to list
Area offices will obtain and use additional data to identify and add establishments where amputation injuries or fatalities related to these machines have occurred in the last 5 years.
Local information could include– IMIS/Workers’compensation data– NIOSH/hospital admissions/discharge data– Emergency Medical Services, fire department, and
police reports– OSHA 200 and 300 logs
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Inspection Procedures
Scheduled I.A.W. firm Once scheduled, IMIS data base
will be searched for employer’s citation and fatality/accident history prior to opening conference
At opening conference, CSHO will inquire if any of this machinery is present in the workplace
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Inspection procedures (cont’d)
If present, a thorough inspection will be conducted focusing on:– Nip points– Pinch points– Shear points– Cutting actions– Point(s) of operation
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Inspection procedures (cont’d)
CSHO will also evaluate employee exposures during the following:– Regular operation of machine– Setup/threading/preparation for operation of machine– Clearing jamups or upset conditions– Making adjustments while machine is operating– Cleaning of machine– Oiling/greasing of machine /machine parts– Scheduled/unscheduled maintenance– Lockout/tagout considerations
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Inspections procedures (cont’d)
CSHO will review OSHA 200 and 300logs for all amputation injuries or hazards
Limited to hazards associated with power presses, saws, shears, and slicers, but may be expanded
Inspections will begin March 26, 2002 Because program may yield significant cases,
A.D.s, supervisors and CSHOs should ensure case developments are being met
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Scheduling and resource allocation
Resources - R.A.’s will ensure adequate resources for this NEP
Planning - R.A.’s will report to DCP, the number of NEP inspections that are planned for each fiscal year
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Scheduling and resource allocation (cont’d)
Priority - Inspection conducted under this NEP have a lower priority than Site Specific Targeting (SST), but have a higher priority than other programmed inspections
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Coordination
National Office – NEP will be coordinated with
Office of General Industry Compliance, DCP
Field– Each R.A. will have a
coordinator
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Training
Due to nature of program, staff must have adequate training or experience
OTI provides training materials– Additional sessions of power press/machine
guarding course can be made available– Can be expanded to include use of stop time
measuring device
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Additional training
On-the-Job-Training
Enforcement and compliance issues
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Federal agencies/program evaluation
Federal Agencies Area Offices
Regional Offic
esEvaluate according
to CPL2.102 A
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IMIS coding
Inspections in industries where potential exposure exist will be coded as an amputation hazard
Done regardless of whether machinery was guarded and amputation hazard removed
Coding and back coding done for all industries except construction