PPT-Updates to the Federal Worker Protection

Standard 672016 1 Goals of the Revised WPS Improve occupational protections Reduce acute occupational pesticide exposures and incidents Reorganize and streamline the rule Address concerns related to 1992 WPS . Relevant OSHA Standards. :. 29 CFR 1910.23 Walking-Working Surfaces. 29 CFR 1910. 502 Fall protection systems criteria and practices. Where a fall hazard exists, there are . two acceptable options:. Developing a Fall Protection Program. Civil Protection and Sport DDPS armasuisse Federal Office of Topography swisstopo J May 20th, 2015. 10:30 am. IOP Auditorium. Topics Covered. Tuition Remission Change – Velma Stamp. NIH Notices & Reminders. Vendor vs. Sub-award/Importance. General Research Admin. Updates. Tuition Remission for Ph.D. Students. 6/7/2016. 1. Goals of the Revised WPS. Improve occupational protections . Reduce acute occupational pesticide exposures and incidents. Reorganize and streamline the rule . Address concerns related to 1992 WPS . Hamilton LAC Midwinter Warm-up. IAVGO Community Legal Clinic. February 2017. Overview. What are recent trends in WSIB decisions involving mental health?. How do WSIB practices target or affect workers with mental health challenges?. wps. ). Laurie Rocco. WPS Coordinator. Pesticide Inspector. MDAR . 617-438-0051. laurie.rocco@state.ma.us. Worker Protection Standard. Federal Rule passed in the 90’s. Rule to protect workers/handlers on Ag establishments. Obama DOL increased salary from $23,500 to $47,500 per year. November 2016 federal court in Texas blocked increase from going into effect. Trump DOL. Won’t pursue appeal of trail court’s decision – court questioned whether salary should even be a consideration in determining whether an employee is exempt. Instead, rely entirely on duties test?. Fall Hazard Awareness. Susan Harwood. Training Program . Grant. Objectives. After this module you should be able to. identify the most common fall hazards. take the steps necessary to avoid those hazards. Do you still know your ABCs?. Rebecca Newton. www.crispthinking.com. Regulatory Updates . COPPA changes (October 2008). * “Tell-a-friend” system (FAQ 44). Less than 10 characters in “from” field. FALL PROTECTION Why is Fall Protection Important? Falls are among the most common causes of serious work related deaths and injuries. Fall protection, or lack of, was the most cited violation by Federal OSHA in fiscal year of 2017. and. Protective Clothing. DISCUSSION TOPICS. The need for respirators. Respirator Types. Operating principals of respirators. Protection factors. Fit testing. Respirator Protection Program. Protective clothing. (b) pollution; and(c) any adverse environmental effect as may be specified in the regulation.(ii) "agricultural waste" means waste from farm and agricultural activities includingpoultry, cattle farmin How Changes to Title 2 Affect You. 2. 2 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 200 – Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. Issued by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Training Objectives. Part I – Fall Protection Basics. What is Fall Arrest and Fall Restraint. Types of Fall Protection. Fall Safety Equipment. Part II – Fall Arrest Systems. Parts of the Fall Arrest System (ABC’s).