3/2/2017 Introduction Guide to US Food Laws Occupational Safety and Health and Regulations Administration OSHA SECONDEDITION created by Congress in 1971 CAUTION Chapter 7 PatriciaA.Curtis protects workers by setting OSHA Regulation and enforcing workplace IF YOU THINK SMALL TOWN and the Food safety and health standards IN WISCONSIN Industry provides safety and health YOU'RE IN information,training and TROUBLE assistance to workers and employers WILEY Blackwel www.osha.gov Introduction Workplace Deaths,Pre-and Post-OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration 14 OSHA 12 fatality and injury rates in the workplace have dropped markedly due to OSHA 1970 ~14,000 workers killed 4 2010 ~4500 workers killed 11 cases of injury per 100 in 1972 豆年写里至露星善号日年县雪胃金昌司前月 .3-5 cases of injury per 100 in 2010
3/2/2017 1 Chapter 7 OSHA Regulation and the Food Industry Introduction Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA - created by Congress in 1971 - protects workers by setting and enforcing workplace safety and health standards - provides safety and health information, training and assistance to workers and employers - www.osha.gov Introduction Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA - fatality and injury rates in the workplace have dropped markedly due to OSHA 1970 ~14,000 workers killed 2010 ~4500 workers killed 11 cases of injury per 100 in 1972 3-5 cases of injury per 100 in 2010
3/2/2017 Bureau of Labor Statistics Injury and ness Incidence Rates Poultry Proc ng vs.Manufacturing/Total Industry Number of fatal work injuries,1992-2012 1 700 345 5,00 w -1033 4000 30 200 OSHA's Mission Mission is to save lives, 1913 23,000 INDUSTRIAL DEATHS prevent injuries and protect the health of America's workers Federal and state gov'ts work in together more than with >7.2 million worksites covered by 400,000K1LED OSHA,1970 1935 WORKERS On the Job →1960 ·Since1970, n the u5.from 1935-1940 9990 fatalities are reduced 65% injuries and illnesses are reduced 67%
3/2/2017 2 Bureau of Labor Statistics OSHA’s Mission • Mission is to save lives, prevent injuries and protect the health of America’s workers • Federal and state gov’ts work in together with >7.2 million worksites covered by OSHA, 1970 • Since 1970, - fatalities are reduced 65% - injuries and illnesses are reduced 67%
3/2/2017 Mission Mission ·Everyday in America OSHA authorizes states to establish their -13 people go to work and never come home own safety and health programs ·Every year in America Programs with OSHA approval and as -4 million suffer workplace injury from which effective as the federal program receives they never recover 50%of costs in grants All preventable tragedies 22 states have their own plans Secretary of Labor Alabama and Georgia do not operate their Hilda Solis own plan Workers Memorial Day speech Mission Mission State plan must be as effective as federal plan Risk Management Division manages .State plans adopt federal standards plus specific programs in the areas of employee R state standards not covered in the federal plan safety,loss prevention,property. ·All state programs: and employee wellness -conduct inspections Risk Management Duties cover public employees Occupational Health Safety Compliance -operate occupational safety and health training -Incident Investigation programs Worker's Compensation Investigation most provide free consultations to help -Employee Drug Testing employ ers identify and correct workplace hazard -Collision/property damage Investigation Job site and building safety inspection
3/2/2017 3 Mission • Everyday in America - 13 people go to work and never come home • Every year in America - 4 million suffer workplace injury from which they never recover • All preventable tragedies Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis Workers Memorial Day speech Mission • OSHA authorizes states to establish their own safety and health programs • Programs with OSHA approval and as effective as the federal program receives 50% of costs in grants • 22 states have their own plans • Alabama and Georgia do not operate their own plan Mission • State plan must be as effective as federal plan • State plans adopt federal standards plus specific state standards not covered in the federal plan • All state programs: - conduct inspections - cover public employees - operate occupational safety and health training programs - most provide free consultations to help employers identify and correct workplace hazards Mission • Risk Management Division manages programs in the areas of employee safety, loss prevention, property, and employee wellness Risk Management Duties - Occupational Health & Safety Compliance - Incident Investigation - Worker’s Compensation Investigation - Employee Drug Testing - Collision/property damage Investigation - Job site and building safety inspection
3/2/2017 OSHA Statistics Women incur fewer work injuries than men Women made up slightly under half of total workforce Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that for tlcin2gi 2003-2008 women incurred less than 1/10 of job related fatal injuries Incurred less than 1/3 of the injuries and illness that required time off from work OSHA Statistics Top Ten Most Dangerous US Occupations and Percent Male,2013 Rank Occupation Pet Male Immigrants come to the US to find a new 013 07.0 life only to have their dreams shattered 750 100.0 due to violence raction Workers 30%of foreign-born workers killed on the etuse Collectors 33.0 95.2% Mining Machine Operators 26.9 95.0% job in retail trade as compared to 17%in 8 Truck Drivers 22.0 94.8% other industries Farmers and Ranchers 21.8 74.79 10 Electrical Power-Line Workers 21.5 98.9% Over 75%of these deaths were a homicide Source:Bureau of Labor Statistics,Census of Fatal Occupational
3/2/2017 4 OSHA Statistics • Women incur fewer work injuries than men • Women made up slightly under half of total workforce • Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that for 2003-2008 women - incurred less than 1/10 of job related fatal injuries - Incurred less than 1/3 of the injuries and illness that required time off from work OSHA Statistics • Immigrants come to the US to find a new life only to have their dreams shattered due to violence • 30% of foreign-born workers killed on the job in retail trade as compared to 17% in other industries • Over 75% of these deaths were a homicide
3/2/2017 LATINO CONSTRUCTION WORKER DEATH RATE ON THE RISE o26o 45 ■Nom-Lom0 Workers■otino Wurker .0 35 2 00 25 0 0 1921991199199519%197199192020012002200阳2004.200 3011 +ur的Lyy Stoeistic Distribution of injuries and illnesses by nature,all ownerships,2012 OSHA Statistics Occupational injuries and illnesses costs American employers more than $53 billion a year in workers'compensation costs alone Indirect costs to employers can more than double these costs The loss of wages and the costs of caring for the injured further weakens the a economy
3/2/2017 5 OSHA Statistics • Occupational injuries and illnesses costs American employers more than $53 billion a year in workers’ compensation costs alone • Indirect costs to employers can more than double these costs • The loss of wages and the costs of caring for the injured further weakens the economy