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spill responses. adequate for all roles to be present (entrant, attendance and entry supervisor), and an entry-rescue team if required. •For facilities governed by the process safety management (PSM) standard, the regulations require procedures, training and emergency it creates unsafe conditions that make a chemical release more likely. need to contact emergency services, immediately investigate the facts of the accident and provide clear to ensure they know where to go and how to protect themselves from any hazards. Insufficient staffing may render the employer unable to provide that assistance. •In addition to staffing levels, employers should take into account the need for adequate supervision for the employees working. Insufficient staffing can result in employees working extended shifts. Overworked employees could lead to wage and hour violations, including under the Fair Labor Standards Act and state laws. Extended hours can result in of decision-making that results in greater exposures to hazards. Employers may also face the following hazards: •Understaffing can contribute to ergonomic hazards to the extent that employees attempt to lift heavier loads or move heavier equipment that would normally •Employers operating heavy may be unable to complete tasks •Lower staffing levels in many environments, such as retail environments and healthcare, can result in increased risks to workplace violence (often addressable with • Employers may choose to address these issues with elimination or engineering strategies to minimize employee exposure to safety hazards. type of equipment, and severity and probability of workplace hazards. Safe industry standards and original equipment manufacturer recommendations. Benchmarking is often available from industry organizations and consensus standards. For firefighting, NFPA 1710 Fire Protection Association) staffing standards are generally considered safe Failure to comply with industry consensus standards can create OSHA general duty clause liability, as OSHA “recognized hazard” in the industry. Outside OSHA Counsel compliance. If you have an accident or OSHA counsel can be integral to defend the employer and conduct proper OSHA inspection management. Improperly managed inspections can result in avoidable civil and criminal liability. R Odors Gases Particulate Efficient, predictable control of mercaptans, aldehydes, carbonyls, esters, amines, SO2, H2S, HCl, NH3. Continuous dust collection from processing, blending, packaging; CIP design, low power use, low water use. CALL FOR FREE CONSULTATION (989) 723-7838 www.tri-mer.com Mfg. in Owosso, MI USA “since 1960” sales@tri-mer.com www.rendermagazine.com Render 41
