Posted: January 23rd, 2012 | Author: jsabuilder | Filed under: Case Study | No Comments »
This quarter’s Case Study is replaced by an overview of regulatory requirements pertaining to job safety analysis.
Job safety analysis (JSA), job hazard analysis (JHA) and activity hazard analysis (AHA) are accepted techniques for analyzing workplace/job hazards and implementing controls to eliminate or minimize the hazard to workers; and in some instances are required. The following provides an overview of some of these requirements.
The most recent JSA regulatory requirement is 30 CFR 250.1911 (b) of the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) Final Rule for 30 CFR Part 250 Subpart S – Safety and Environmental Management Systems. This new rule, effective November 15, 2011, governs safety of offshore oil and gas exploration and production facilities. The rule requires the following:
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Posted: January 23rd, 2012 | Author: jsabuilder | Filed under: Safety Tip | No Comments »
While a portion of our JSABuilder community is enjoying a sunny, southern hemisphere summer, most of our community is in the midst of a northern hemisphere winter – and facing dramatically different driving conditions than the rest of the year. For some drivers, this means snow covered roads and near-blizzard conditions. For other drivers in more moderate, dry climates, this means now adjusting to driving in wet conditions. Either way, it means cooler temperatures than normal, fewer hours of daylight, and facing other drivers who are also not used to driving in these seasonal conditions.
• Follow the 4-second rule: leave four seconds of road space between you and the car in front of you
• Maintain a view of the big picture: keep checking down the road in front of you, as well as in the lanes next to you, for erratic drivers, changes in road conditions and slowing traffic, and make sure to keep a safe space cushion around your vehicle (sides, front, back)
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Posted: January 16th, 2012 | Author: jsabuilder | Filed under: Safety Statistics | No Comments »
It is officially winter in North America! From Alaska or Florida, the changes in temperature, humidity, daylight hours and potential holiday stress contribute to a winter season that is a peak time for flu, heart problems, weight gain and seasonal affective disorder. As well, statistics also show that winter is a peak time for unintentional deaths by poisoning, choking and fire/flame/smoke.
According to Harvard Medical School, deaths and hospitalizations for heart disease and stroke have been reported to increase more than 50% in winter. This is attributed to
• shorter daylight hours (affects heart-related hormones, such as cortisol),
• cold weather (arteries constrict when cold, impacting blood flow),
• increased strain on heart (increased demand for oxygen as heart works harder to maintain body heat),
• changes in personal habits (extra food, alcohol, smoking and weight gain during the holidays; overexertion in beginning New Year’s exercise resolutions),
• changes in psychological issues (stress, anxiety, depression during holidays and due to lack of sunlight); and
• the flu (influenza, not be confused with intestinal or stomach flu; inflammation from the flu can trigger heart attack). (see also write-up in Medicine Net)
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This quarter’s Case Study is replaced by an overview of regulatory requirements pertaining to job safety analysis.
