The National Safety Council has reported on OSHA’s Top 10 Most Cited Violations once again. Not surprising, hazard communication is once again on the list and ranks second for fiscal year 2016. The top sections cited within this category are:
- 1910.1200 (e)(1) Implementation of hazcom program
- 1910.1200 (h)(1) Training
- 1910.1200(g)(8) Requirement to maintain SDS
- 1910.1200(g)(1) Requirement to develop SDS
- 1910.1200(H)(3)(iv) Explanation of label received on shipping containers, SDSs including the order information, and how employees obtain and use appropriate hazard information.
VML Insurance Programs (VMLIP) has recently partnered with SiteHawk to offer preferred pricing for their cloud-based online safety data sheet (SDS) chemical data management program. The SiteHawk Communicator is an SDS management application that helps drive regulatory and environmental compliance initiatives to enhance worker safety.
Utilizing SiteHawk can help VMLIP members with workers’ compensation coverage to comply with items three and four above.
SiteHawk can help members:
- Access millions of SDSs from the SiteHawk Master Catalog;
- Upload new or updated SDSs to SiteHawk via web-based submission;
- Search for SDSs with QuickSEARCH, a pre-populated search engine;
- Create Secondary Container Labels; Generate ad hoc and configurable reports (including a GHS transition tracker);
- Configure unlimited administrator/user logins that can log in with a single click;
- Assign materials by location;
- Manage unlimited archives, versions and updates at no additional cost; and
- Utilize SiteHawk Communicator from any Internet-enabled device (including mobile devices and tablets).
In July 2016, Senate Bill 607 went into effect, directing the Virginia Occupational Safety and Health Administration (VOSH) to enforce and fine local governments for hazard communication violations. VMLIP recommends members update their chemical management program now to avoid potentially costly fines in the future.
SiteHawk Communicator is offered to members at the cost of $3 per active and unique safety data sheet. There are no setup, implementation, training or modular fees.
VMLIP members can learn more and sign-up here. For more information, view the VMLIP SiteHawk partnership flier.
The rest of OSHA’s top 10 are as follows:
- Fall Protection – General Requirements
- Hazard Communication
- Scaffolding
- Respiratory Protection
- Lockout/Tagout
- Powered Industrial Trucks
- Ladders
- Machine Guarding
- Electrical – Wiring Methods
- Electrical – General Requirements
For information on any of these topics, VMLIP can help with training modules, videos, VMLIP Online University courses, personal consultation and more. Contact your safety consultant for help in determining what information is best for you.