OSHA Compliance for Construction Projects in Indian Country
Two federal Circuit Courts of Appeals have ruled
that tribes and tribal organizations are subject
to laws and regulations regarding
the safety of employees in the
workplace. The U.S. Department
of Labor enforces these laws and
regulations and has extraordinary
power to impose monetary penalties
upon tribes that are found to
be in violation.
Obtain a working knowledge of the
laws and regulations. Attend this course and you’ll
be able to ensure compliance and detect problems
before they become major issues. Topics such as the
use of life-saving equipment, fall
protection, environmental controls
and toxic substances will be covered.
You’ll learn how to keep everything,
from storage containers
to lighting, up to code at all times.
In addition, learn about the process
to establish your own OSHA code
and have it accepted by the U.S.
Department of Labor.
| T O P I C S I N C L U D E |
The OSH Act
- Purpose
- Definitions
- Applicability of OSHA
- Safety and health standards
- State jurisdiction
General Provisions
- Recording and reporting injuries
- Employee workplace rights
- Access to employee records
- Acceptable certification
- Emergency action plans
- Variances under OSHA
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Anticipating Hazardous Situations
- Key indicators
- Early inspection
- Training
- Awareness campaigns
Inspection Protocols
- Advance notice
- Surprise (no-notice site visits)
- Right of contractor to participate
- Tool box meeting
Sanctions
- Fines and penalties
- Work suspension
- Warnings
- Job shutdown
- Appeals
| Job-Specific Issues
- Electrical safety requirements
- Scaffolding
- Fall protection
- Excavation
- Demolition
- Concrete/masonry construction
- Stairways and ladders
- Toxic/hazardous substances
- Power/hand tools
- Fire protection
- Ground fault protection
- Respiratory protection
- Personal protective equipment
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