Questions and Answers

Q		With all of the training that is required by the OSH Act, as well as the suggested 10-Hour Outreach Safety and Health Training for industry and construction, has OSHA ever used that as a basis for a willful citation? Answer 1
Q		Are safety belts required to be worn by forklift drivers? (flat service working environment & two stage lift trucks) Answer 2
Q		Are there studies available that show the burden of OSHA regulation on business and what do you think about this issue? Answer 3
Q		When do I have to use fall protection? Answer 4
Q		In connection with the First Aid Standard as issued by OSHA, can you clarify just what first aid care available within reasonable time means and how we can accomplish same? Answer 5
Q		Can you please tell me whether I can attach slings etc. directly to the forks of a forklift truck? Answer 6
Q		I'm the Safety & Health Administrator for Anthony International in the San Fernando, Valley. I have asked other safety professionals if there is an OSHA ruling on forklift belts and have not received an answer. Most of our forklifts do not have belts, is it mandatory to put them on? We have a forklift training program and want to keep our employee's safe, but worried that this would mean modifying or adding the seat belts to the forklift would not be in compliance with the standard. Please advise. Answer 7
Q		You have been involved with many OSHA inspections and litigations. If you could script the opening meeting with a compliance safety & health officer and his/her introduction to the workplace, what would it look like? Answer 8
Q		Are Mushroom Style Plastic Rebar Covers Used for Impalement Protection? Answer 9
Q		What's Up with the Permissible Exposure Limits for Hazardous Substances? Answer 10
Q		We are a 200-bed forensic psychiatric hospital, and we are concerned about proper cleaning of plumbing snakes (for small work and big lines) and related equipment. Our plumber often uses large leather gloves to work with the snake. How can these be cleaned? The snake? Are plumbers an "at risk" group for GI or other pathogens? Answer 11
Q		My question relates to the proper storage of these batteries. We were visited by our Regional Safety Staff and were sited for improper battery storage. What OSHA regulations covers this area and will provide the guidelines for us? Answer 12