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Why OSHA ??

Why OSHA ??. Views from both sides of the fence. FACTORS. History – Brief look at effects. Numbers – 2005 – 2007. You – Today & tomorrow. HISTORY. In 1970, the US Congress passed the Occupational Safety and Health Act.

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Why OSHA ??

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  1. Why OSHA ?? Views from both sides of the fence

  2. FACTORS • History – Brief look at effects. • Numbers – 2005 – 2007. • You – Today & tomorrow.

  3. HISTORY In 1970, the US Congress passed the Occupational Safety and Health Act. • 2.25 million individuals in US became disabled by accidents at work in 1969. • 336,000 cases of disease were contracted. • Over $1.5 billion in lost wages. • $8 Billion losses to the economy. (Employment Safety and Health Guide, 1986)

  4. HISTORY North Carolina had its own industrial safety program prior to 1970 but it was not law. • 1973 the Occupational Safety and Health Act of North Carolinawas signed into law. • Jointly funded by NC and federal funds. • Must be “as effective” as federal program. • Standards are promulgated pursuant to N.C. General Statute 150B and are located in Title 13, Subchapter 7, of the N.C. Administrative Code.

  5. HISTORY In 1992 the N.C. General Assembly passed a package of comprehensive reforms. • Increase in number of Compliance Officers. • Focus on high-risk industries. • Authorization of fines to be levied against governmental entities / public sector.

  6. HISTORY

  7. HISTORY • Imperial Foods - Hamlet, NC • September 3, 1991 • 25 people (Moms, Dads, Brothers, Sisters, Children, Friends) KILLED. • 54 people (Moms, Dads, Brothers, Sisters, Children, Friends) INJURED. • $808,150 fine levied, NC largest ever.

  8. HISTORY On December 10, 1996 - the United States Department of Labor recognized North Carolina as a fully effective OSH state plan. • Compliance • Consultative Services • Education, Training, & Technical Assistance • Agricultural Safety & Health • Planning, Statistics & Information Management • Research & Policy Division • Employment Discrimination Bureau

  9. NUMBERS From a federal OSHA standpoint: • In 2005, 4.2 Million occupational injuries & illnesses. That = 4.6 per 100 employees. • In 2006, 5,703 employees lost their lives on the job. What about in North Carolina?

  10. NUMBERS Inspections by Type

  11. NUMBERS Violations

  12. NUMBERS Top Ten General Industry 10/01/2006 to 09/30/2007

  13. NUMBERS Top Ten Construction Industry – 10/01/2006 to 09/30/2007

  14. YOU !!!!!!!

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