Industrial Webinar: Be prepared for Ministry of Labour health and safety inspection blitz regarding falls
October 2 - November 30, 2017
Welcome to the webinar: Be prepared for MOL industrial inspection blitz regarding falls
• Thank you for joining us! • We will be getting started at 1:30 pm ET • To access the audio portion of this webinar, please phone: – 1-866-613-5223 – Access code: 9353969 # • We will have the phone lines on mute for the presentation. • If you have any questions, please use the Chat Box in the top right corner of the screen. • For assistance with the webinar, phone the WSN office at: – 1-888-730-7821 ext. 0
Your local health and safety partner 2 Webinar co-hosts
• Tom Welton Director, Industrial Workplace Safety North [email protected]
• Doug Cettina Industrial Program Coordinator/ Emergency Management Lead, Northern Region Ontario Ministry of Labour [email protected]
• Peg Scherzinger Ergonomist Ontario Ministry of Labour [email protected]
• Steve A. MacDonald Ergonomist Ontario Ministry of Labour [email protected]
Your local health and safety partner 3 Housekeeping notes
• Please note the ‘CHAT BOX’ in the top right hand corner of your screen. At any time during the presentation, feel free to type in your questions. We will try to answer some questions as we go, but most will be answered right after the presentation.
• During the webinar, the phone line is set up so that you’re able to hear us, but we can’t hear you. Please use the chat box for questions or assistance with the webinar.
• For your reference, this presentation will be available for download at workplacesafetynorth.ca under the ‘Resources’ tab the day after the webinar.
Your local health and safety partner 4 Agenda
• Introduction and Injury statistics • Falls hazards, categories and controls • WSN information and resources • What Ministry of Labour Industrial Health and Safety Inspectors will be looking for during the inspection blitz • Ontario requirements pertaining to falls in the workplace (Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation 851) • Ergonomic factors to prevent falls • Q & A
Your local health and safety partner 5 MOL Inspection Blitz Overview
Purpose of the inspection blitz: • Raise awareness of workers and employers regarding health and safety issues involving falls from elevation and ground level in industrial workplaces • Raise awareness of the importance of having a program for the protection of workers from falls and MSD hazards, work practices and controls to falls in industrial workplaces • Promote awareness and compliance of industrial sector workplaces to regulatory requirements • Ensure the workplace parties are complying with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and its regulations
Your local health and safety partner 6 Workplace Health and Safety Snapshot for Ontario Forestry, Paper, Printing, and Converting Sectors
Your local health and safety partner 7 Workplace Health and Safety Snapshot for Ontario Forestry, Paper, Printing, and Converting Sectors
Your local health and safety partner 8 Ontario ForestryOntario Sector Forestry – 2015 YTD Sector and 2016 YTD 2015 YTD andLost 2016-time YTD Injuries Lost -bytime Event Injuries Category by Event Category
33A 36 Veneers, 33B Sawmills Reforestation plywood 30 Logging and mill and other wood Total products forestry preserv.
201 CSA Event Category 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 2015 2016 6 Fall to lower level 7 9 1 4 4 1 2 13 15 Jump to lower level 1 1 1 1 Fall on same level 3 6 2 11 10 3 2 17 20 Total 10 15 1 2 16 15 4 4 31 36 Ontario Pulp, Paper and Converting Sector Lost-time Injuries by Event Category
338 Folding 341 Paper 39 Pulp, 41 Corrugated 333 Printing TOTAL Cartons Products Newsprint Boxes
201 CSA Event Category 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2016 5 Fall on same level 17 20 1 1 2 4 1 6 1 3 22 34 Fall to lower level 4 5 1 1 2 2 6 5 2 12 16 Total 21 25 2 2 2 6 3 12 6 5 34 50
Source: WSIB, EIW , Claim Cost Schema, 2015 as of Mar. 31, 2017 and 2016 as of Mar. 31, 2017.
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Slips, Trips and Falls Blitz
October 2nd to November 24th, 2017 Industrial Program
September 2017
Ministry of Labour Disclaimer
This resource does not replace the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and its regulations, and should not be used as or considered legal advice. Health and safety inspectors apply the law based on the facts in the workplace.
Ministry of Labour 11 Outline
To provide an overview of the Falls Blitz including:
• Blitz Rationale • Workplace Sectors • Legislated Requirements for Falls • Key Focus for Inspectors • MOL Resources
Ministry of Labour 12 Safe At Work – Compliance Strategy
Safe At Work Ontario (SAWO) is the MOL’s compliance strategy, designed to: • improve the health and safety culture of workplaces • reduce workplace injuries and illness • avoid costs for employers as a result of work related Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) claims, and • provide a level playing field for compliant employers.
Safe At Work Ontario is risk based, and focuses on sector hazards and on building and sustaining a health and safety culture in the workplace.
For additional information, see the Ministry of Labour SAWO website: http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs/sawo/index.php
Ministry of Labour 13 Blitz Rationale
Across the province in all sectors, slips, trips and falls continue to be a significant problem.
• Over the 10 year period from 2007 to 2016, falls from heights and the same level accounted for 31% of the traumatic fatalities in all programs. • In 2016, falls on the same level accounted for 22% of the injury events in all programs. • Between April 1, 2015 and March 31, 2016, there were 54 critical injuries from falls involving ladders and 186 critical injuries from falls on the same level, in industrial establishments. • Between 2012 and 2016, 35 separate events related to flatbed trucks were reported to the Ministry. Nearly half of the incidents resulted in injuries due to workers falling off the flatbed truck while doing work.
Ministry of Labour 14 Workplace Sectors and Subsectors
Workplaces in the following sectors and subsectors may be visited:
• Retail • Tourism, Hospitality & Recreational Services • Restaurants • Building and Facilities Support Services • Laundry Services • Transportation
Ministry of Labour 15 Workplace Location Information
In particular, inspectors will check workplaces:
• with a high incidence of injuries resulting in lost time at work • not previously visited by the ministry • where complaints have been received • where there is a history of non-compliance
Inspectors have broad powers to take enforcement action, as appropriate, in response to any violations of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations.
Ministry of Labour 16 Legislated Requirements for Falls
Inspectors will check that employers are taking appropriate action to assess and control fall hazards as required by the:
• Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) • Regulation for Industrial Establishments
Ministry of Labour 17 General Duties of Employers
The following are some examples of employers’ duties under the OHSA: • Take every reasonable precaution in the circumstances for the protection of a worker.
• Ensure equipment, materials and protective devices are well maintained.
• Ensure that workers are provided with the appropriate information, instruction, and supervision.
Ministry of Labour 18 Duties for Supervisors
The following are some examples of supervisors’ duties under the OHSA: • Ensure workers comply with the OHSA and its regulations.
• Ensure any equipment, protective device or clothing required by the employer is used or worn by workers.
• Advise workers of any potential or actual health or safety dangers known by the supervisor.
• Taking every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of a worker.
Ministry of Labour 19 Worker Duties
The following are some examples of workers’ duties under the OHSA:
• Use or operate equipment in a safe manner • Reporting defects in equipment • Working in compliance with the OHSA and its regulations • Report any known workplace hazards or contraventions of the OHSA to their • supervisor or employer
Ministry of Labour 20 Workers’ Rights
• Right to refuse unsafe work.
• Right to participate.
• Right to know.
Ministry of Labour 21 Floor or Other Surface Requirements
Section 11 of the Industrial Regulation sets out the requirements for floors or other surfaces used by a worker. Floors and other surfaces should be kept free of:
• obstructions • hazards • accumulations of refuse, snow or ice
Floors should not have any finish or protective material used on it that is likely to make the surface slippery.
Ministry of Labour 22 Guardrails
Section 13 and 14 of the Industrial Regulation sets out the requirements for guardrails.
In general guardrails are required: • around the perimeter of a uncovered opening in a floor, roof or other surface to which a worker has access • at the open side of a raised floor, mezzanine, balcony, gallery, platform etc. • at the open side of a vat, bin or tank
Guardrails should have a top rail (91 to 107 centimeters above the area to be guarded) and a mid-rail.
Ministry of Labour 23 Openings
Section 15 of the Industrial Regulation sets out the requirements for a cover on an opening in a floor, roof or other surface. It must be: • secured in place • constructed to meet the structural requirements for loads due to the use of floors and roofs as set out in the Building Code
Ministry of Labour 24 Fixed Access Ladders
Section 18 of the Industrial Regulation sets out the requirements for fixed access ladders including but not limited to: • be vertical • have rest platforms at not more than nine metre intervals • be offset at each rest platform • have side rails that extend ninety centimetres above the landing • have rungs which are at least fifteen centimetres from the wall and spaced at regular intervals
Section 19 of the Industrial Regulation sets out the location requirements for a fixed stair or access ladder, with permanent platforms. • Where frequent access is required to equipment above or below floor level
Ministry of Labour 25 Lighting
Section 21 of the Industrial Regulation sets out the requirement for adequate lighting. • Where natural lighting is inadequate, artificial lighting shall be provided and shadows and glare shall be reduced to a minimum.
Ministry of Labour 26 Safe Material Handling
Section 45 of the Industrial Regulation sets out the requirement for materials, articles or things. They must be: • lifted, carried or moved safely with precautions and safeguards, including protective clothing, guards, etc. • transported placed or stored as to not: • tip, collapse or fall • endanger the safety of any worker while being removed or withdrawn • removed from storage, pile or rack safely.
Ministry of Labour 27 Portable Ladders
• Section 73 of the Industrial Regulation sets out the requirements for portable ladders. They include requirements to: • be free from broken or loose members or other faults • have non-slip feet • be placed on firm footing
• When not secured, ladders must be placed at an angle of no less than 1:4 and no greater than 1:3 (e.g. one foot out from the wall for every three or four feet up).
• Workers should be trained to keep three point contact when using ladders (e.g. two feet and one hand or two hands and one foot in contact with the ladder). Ministry of Labour 28 Key Focus for Inspectors
Policies and Programs: • Inspectors will check that employers have policies and programs in place to protect workers from falls such as ensuring that an investigation is conducted when there are fall-related critical injuries or fatalities, to prevent a recurrence. They will also check that employers have emergency rescue procedures for workers who fall.
Safe Work Practices: • Inspectors will check that employers have developed safe work practices, including assessing for the risk of falls. They will also check to see if employers are ensuring workers follow safe work practices.
Ministry of Labour 29 Key Focus for Inspectors
Falls from ladders, mobile stands and platforms: • Inspectors will check that employers have assessed ladders, stands and platforms for hazards, and that this equipment is maintained and placed on firm footing when in use.
Falls from trucks/loads: • Inspectors will check that employers ensure workers are using safe work practices where they may be exposed to the hazard of falling from the beds of trucks, trailers or the top of loads. Inspectors will check that employers have safe procedures for securing tarps over loads on flatbed trucks. Inspectors will also check for adequate lighting and that work surfaces are maintained.
Ministry of Labour 30 Key Focus for Inspectors
Ergonomics: • Inspectors will check that employers ensure workers are performing tasks in a manner that prevents falls. This may include factors such as workers’ posture, use of force and other ergonomic factors. For example, inspectors will check that employers ensure workers are carrying objects so their view is not obstructed or they are working in a safe manner that protects them from losing their balance.
Worker Training: • Inspectors will check that employers provide information, instruction and supervision to workers to prevent injuries and deaths from fall hazards.
Ministry of Labour 31 Ministry of Labour Resources
MOL Blitz Announcement and Fact Sheet Will be posted on the MOL Internet Site
Sector Plans http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs/sawo/sectorplans/index.php
Hazard Alerts http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs/pubs/alerts/index.php
Fall Hazards and Ladder Safety https://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs/topics/falls.php
Ministry of Labour 32 Health and Safety Partner Resources
Health and Safety Partners http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs/websites.php
Transportation Tarping loads on a flatbed trailer https://www.ihsa.ca/pdfs/safety_talks/tarping-loads-on-a-flatbed-trailer.pdf Safety Talk: securing loads http://www.ihsa.ca/pdfs/magazine/volume_11_Issue_2/safety_talk_securing_loads.pdf Preventing fractures in general trucking http://www.ihsa.ca/pdfs/magazine/volume_11_Issue_2/preventing_fractures_in_general_trucking.pdf Safety Talk: 3-point contact https://www.ihsa.ca/pdfs/magazine/volume_12_Issue_2/safety_talk_3-point_contact.pdf Slip and fall hazards for truck drivers https://www.ihsa.ca/pdfs/safety_talks/slip_and_fall_hazards_for_truck_drivers.pdf Ministry of Labour 33 Tools
• Ministry of Labour, Fall Hazards http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs/topics/falls.php • Workplace Safety North WSN, Call for action on workplace falls https://www.workplacesafetynorth.ca/news/news-post/ministry- labour-calls-action-workplace-falls
Workplace Safety North – Free Resources
https://www.workplacesafetynorth.ca/subsite/priority-hazards- falls/falls-priority-hazards
34 Occupational Health and Safety Contact Center
• Toll-free: 1-877-202-0008 • TTY: 1-855-653-9260 • Call any time to report critical injuries, fatalities or work refusals. • Call 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday, for general inquiries about workplace health and safety. • In an emergency, always call 911 immediately.
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Thank You!
Ministry of Labour 36 Free resources
Video, safety talks, posters, and more: https://www.workplacesafetynorth.ca/subsite/pri ority-hazards-falls/falls-priority-hazards
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Information and Resources
WSN Fall Prevention Posters - Stop falls before they stop you http://www.workplacesafetynorth.ca/resources/stop-falls- they-stop-you Free download
WSN Every Worker Health and Safety Magazine - Slips, Trips and Falls No Laughing Matter https://www.workplacesafetynorth.ca/sites/default/files/p df/Every-Worker-Fall-2011-Online.pdf 16 pp. Free download
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Information and Resources
Hazard Alert: Worker falls 12 feet during equipment maintenance https://www.workplacesafetynorth.ca/news/ hazard-blog/worker-falls-12-feet-during- equipment-maintenance Free download
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Information and Resources
Hazard Alert: Incident with self-loader on logging truck https://www.workplacesafetynorth.ca/news /hazard-blog/hazard-alert-incident-self- loader-logging-truck Free download
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Information and Resources
• MOL Working at Heights Training Program Standard http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs/pubs/wah/ • MOL Health and Safety Awareness Training for Workers and Supervisors - Working at Heights http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs/training/index.php • MOL Fact Sheet - Prevent slips, trips and falls in all workplaces http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs/sawo/pubs/fs_falls.php • MOL calls for action on workplace falls http://www.workplacesafetynorth.ca/news/news-post/ministry-labour-calls-action-workplace-falls
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Information and Resources
• WSN - How to apply new working-at-heights training standard to industrial sector. Free download: https://www.workplacesafetynorth.ca/news/news- post/how-apply-new-working-heights-training-standard-industrial-sector • Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Fall Protection Part 1 DHHS (NIOSH) Publication Number 2004-Self Inspection Checklist http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2004-101/chklists/r271a~1.htm • CDC NIOSH Investigation of a Slip/Fall Accident http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/mining/UserFiles/works/pdfs/isfa.pdf • Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) - Safety Hazards: Prevention of Slips, Trips and Falls http://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/safety_haz/falls.html • CCOHS - e-Course on Preventing Falls From Slips and Trips http://ccohs.ca/products/courses/preventing_falls/&print=true
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