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ELEMENTS OF VPP
VPP F.A.Q.
OSHA RIGHTS/RESPONSIBILITIES
ROAD TO VPP STAR SITE
BONUS QUESTIONS
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In this element there is a sub-element that requires "us" to get -involved-
What is Management Leadership and Employee Involvement
100
"As an employee aboard MCLB Albany, I _________ in the safety program by doing daily ____________ of my area and using the _____________ for routine tasks.
How do you PARTICIPATE in the Base's safety program? *daily SELF INSPECTIONS *using the JOB HAZARD ANALYSIS
100
This right lets an employee to be "backed up" by OSHA when you say -something- and the employer gives you the 'ugly'
What is the right to file a complaint to OSHA within 30 days of retaliation or discrimination by your employer...?
100
In this year Federal Agencies became eligible for VPP.
What is 1998?
200
If it is hard to remember, this element can be reduced or contracted to SaHeTra
What is Safety & Health Training?
200
I know that the Industrial Hygiene survey is conducted to determine Occupational Hazards within my organization and a copy is in the Comptroller's official safety bulletin board and in our safety officer's binder.
What is an IH survey and where can you get a copy of it?
200
... You may ask OSHA to keep you 'incognito' when telling them about 'dangerous situations'
What is the right to notify OSHA about workplace hazards? {You may ask to keep your name confidential}
200
It means "Days Away Restricted or Transfer" case rate
What is DART?
300
Part of complying with this element is updating the JHAs or JSAs (Job Safety A.......)
What is Work Site Analysis?
300
I can review this and know what I have been exposed to P. S. Yours only!
What is the right of copies of your medical records and records of your exposures to toxic and harmful substances or conditions?
300
IT HAS TO BE POSTED ON THE BULLETIN BOARD ...because it's the _ _ _!
What is Your employer must post the OSHA poster, 'It's the Law", in your workplace?
300
In one hand I have JHAs worksheets for my daily routines => in the other I have ___ worksheets for my non-routine tasks that present a hazard of any kind.
What is Risk Management (RM)? P.S. A RM worksheet should be completed when we relocate even if its not us moving the big furniture because -Planning and/or Coordinating is part of the 5 steps (3.develop controls 4. implement controls)
300
Personal Protective Equipment... but abbrev.
What is PPE?
400
1. The purpose of this element is to "pr_v_nt and c_ntr_l" hazards. 2. Keep in mind the hyerarchy of controls should be in the order of 1]E 2]A 3]P
What is Hazard Prevention & Control? What is 1]Engineering Control 2]Administrative Control 3]Personal Protective Equipment
400
This training included hazards associated with my job. Some of it was : Emergency Action Plan, VPP 101, OSH 10hr General Industry Outreach, Globally Harmonized System, Hearing Conservation, Fire Drills and Evacuation Plans, etc. etc. etc.
What type of safety and health training have you received? P.S. remember at least one of it, even this activity counts as training :)
400
I got the right (and the left) to see what we 'got hit on' from OSHA inspectors. <> they say.
What is the right to see OSHA citations issued to your employer. Your employer must post the citations at or near the place of the alleged violations. P.S. Risk Management and Division Safety Officers must use the 'yellow tags' to mark hazards until and posted 30 days after abated. Employees read them and not destroy
400
In 2013, we had training (video format) telling us about the changes in this System. - Windex, compressed air dusters and even hand sanitizer can fall in this System. (depends on the amount)
What is the Globally Harmonized System (GHS)? P.S. By December 2013, employees needed to be trained. By December 2015, manufacturers need to comply with all labeling and containment changes. By december 2016, ALL programs of ALL workplaces must be updated and new training must be offered.
400
We know its abreviation stands for 'Voluntary Protection Programs' but it MEANS Excellence in safety!
What does VPP MEAN? P.S. Official simplest answer, however it could also mean: - Lower injury rates - Management cares for my wellness - MCLBA wants me to come back home to my family without any mishap - Every employee has a voice and participates in the program
500
1. Voluntarism 2. Cooperation 3. Systematic Approach 4. Model Worksites for safety and Health 5. Continuous Improvement 6. Employee and Employer Rights
What are 6 Management Principles of VPP? P.S. Authority from OSHA comes from CSP 03-01-003 eff. Apr. 18, 2008.
500
Daily me, Weekly you, Monthly he/she
How often do you conduct self inspections? how often does the supervisor(s)inspect employees' areas?, how often does the Division Safety Officer inspect work areas?
500
I should -follow- the R_ _ _ related to safety and health given by my employer (DoD), and wear or use PRESCRIBED protective equipment...
What is follow all employer safety and health regulations, and wear or use prescribed protective equipment while engaged in work. P.S. if it's 'prescribed' at work for our protection there, why not do it at home for our protection at home?