OSHA Hazard Exposure and Risk Assessment Matrix - U.S. National ...

Support Agencies and NRTSubcommittee Feedback• Reviewed by JFO Agencies on 12/23/05• Feedback from– Department of the Interior–NIEHS– CDC/NIOSH– U.S. Coast Guard– U.S. Army Corp of Engineers– EPA– CDC/ATSDR

Support Agencies and NRTSubcommittee Feedback• Used suggested language to update specificactivity sheets– “Remove the word floating from floating buoys. If theydon’t float, they are not buoys.”• Strengthened “Additional Training” in sheets withcertain hazards• Included broader set of resources• Developing both a web product and hard copy– can provide materials to NIEHS for broaderdistribution

History and Status• Text Cleared 07/06 and used to createelectronic tool• Now Available on public websiteat:http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/hurricane/index.html• Final eMatrix may be converted tohardcopy

Matrix Contents• Purpose and Use (Intro and Limitations)• General Recommendations for All Workers– Monitoring, Training, PPE– Work Practices for Common Hazards (heat stress,slips/trips/falls, noise, structural instability)• Employer and Employee Responsibilities

Matrix Contents• Summary of OSHA Sampling and MonitoringData– IH Sampling Data (Sep – Dec 2005)– Work Site Interventions (Sep/05 – April/06; Region 4)–Fatalities• 29 Operation-Specific “Activity Sheets”– Activity Description– Sampling and Monitoring Data (for some)– Hazards and Recommended Controls– Additional Training and Medical Considerations– Other Resources

IH Sampling Data

IH Sampling Data

IH Sampling Data

Work Site Interventions

Activity Sheets• Roofing Inspection, Tarping,Repair, and Replacement• Building Demolition• Assessment, Cleanup, andRepair of Structures• Removal of Floodwatersfrom Structures and InitialEntry into PreviouslyFlooded Areas• Mold Remediation• Debris Collection• Debris Reduction,Recycling, and Disposal• Tree Trimming• Vehicle Removal andSalvage• Roadway and BridgeInspection and Repair• Sand/Sludge Removal• Community Floodwater andLevee Repair• Restoring Electrical Utilities• Restoring CommunicationsSystems• Restoring Water andSewer Services• Search andRescue

Activity Sheets• Removing Human andAnimal Remains• Public Safety (LawEnforcement and EmergencyMedical Services)• Locating and EstablishingTemporary Housing Facilities• Locating, Collecting, HousingStray Animals• Diving and Diver-SupportOperations• Deep-Water Work/BoatingOperations• Entry into Confined Spaces• Trenches and Excavations• Heavy Equipment andPowered Industrial Truck Use• Work Zone Safety and TrafficControl within a Work Area• Crane Use• Use of Aerial Lifts• Hazardous Waste Operationsand Emergency ResponseOperations (HAZWOPER)Activities

Debris Reduction, Recycling, andDisposal

Debris Reduction, Recycling, andDisposal

Debris Reduction, Recycling, andDisposal

Debris Reduction, Recycling, andDisposal