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OSH Presentations Descriptions


Back Safety & Lifting Techniques: This presentation provides guidance on back care and proper lifting techniques. There are no OSHNC standards that cover this topic.

Big Four Hazards in the Construction Industry: NOTE: Requestors MUST allow 1/2 day to adequately cover the topics discussed in this presentation. This comprehensive presentation, which generally lasts 4 to 5 hours, will cover the top four hazards in the construction industry that represent 80% of all construction fatalities. OSHA trainers will cover the construction strategic emphasis program in the state of North Carolina, fall hazards, electrical hazards, caught-in hazards (excavations and trenching) and struck-by hazards. Hazard identification and abatement are emphasized during this session.

Bloodborne Pathogens (29 CFR 1910.1030): This presentation provides an overview of the standard, including the written exposure control plan, engineering and work practice controls used to minimize or eliminate exposure, personal protective equipment use and added requirements from the Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act.

Common Electrical Hazards:

General Industry (29 CFR 1910.301 Subpart S): This presentation includes the OSHA standards related to design safety in electrical systems for general industry, safety-related work practices and maintenance requirements, and safety requirements for special equipment.

Construction (29 CFR 1926.400 Subpart K): This presentation covers common construction electrical hazards, the OSHA standards relating to those hazards, and tools and techniques used to identify and minimize these hazards.

Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) (29 CFR 1910.147): This presentation provides an overview of the standard including the scope and application, the requirements for energy control procedures, methods of Lockout/Tagout, the employer's responsibilities, employee training needs, and inspection requirements

Fall Protection (29 CFR 1926.500 Subpart M): This presentation discusses the standards that include the procedures, systems, methods and training intended to protect workers from fall hazards.

Hazard Communication (29 CFR 1910.1200): This presentation provides an overview of the standard including how to determine what chemicals are defined as "hazardous," requirements for establishing a written HAZCOM program, and information on employee training, chemical labeling and maintaining material safety data sheets.

Inspection Process: This presentation provides information on what triggers an OSHNC compliance inspection, OSHNC's right to enter a workplace, the types of inspections and how inspection activity is prioritized, and the conduct of a compliance inspection. Additionally, information about how penalties are determined, informal conferences and contestment are discussed.

Introduction to OSHNC: This presentation provides an overview of the OSHNC organizational structure and services provided, as well as information about the OSH Act, the OSHNC Act, and the statutes, codes, and standards enforced by OSHNC.

Machine Guarding (29 CFR 1910.211 Subpart O): This presentation provides an overview of the machine guarding standards which provide protection to the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards created by point of operation, rotating parts, etc.

Occupational Noise Exposure (29 CFR 1910.95): This presentation provides an overview of the standard including how to establish a hearing conservation program, noise monitoring and hearing protection requirements.

Permit Required Confined Spaces (29 CFR 1910.146): This presentation provides an overview of the standard including how to evaluate confined spaces in the workplace. Additionally, information about contractor and employee requirements for confined space entry, training, the entry permit system, air monitoring, declassification and alternate entry procedures, and rescue personnel are discussed.

Personal Protective Equipment (General Industry and Construction):

General Industry (29 CFR 1910.132-138 Subpart I): This presentation provides an overview of the standards, including specific OSHNC requirements, general assessment, training and documentation information. Additionally, hazard categories and sources as well as specific briefs on eye and face, hand, foot, head, hearing and respiratory protection are reviewed.

Construction (29 CFR 1926.95-107 Subpart E): This presentation provides an overview of the standards including specific OSHNC requirements, general assessment, and training and documentation information. Additionally, hazard categories and sources as well as specific briefs on eye and face, hand, foot, head, hearing, respiratory and fall protection are reviewed.

Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts) (29 CFR 1910.178): This presentation provides an overview of the standards including the safe operation and handling of this equipment and operator training requirements.

Recordkeeping & Posting (29 CFR 1904): This presentation provides an overview of the standards including the applicable and exempt industry groups, a review of the required forms and acceptable substitutes, and the decision-making steps to determine what cases must be recorded and how to properly record them.

Safety & Health Programs & Committees: This presentation provides an overview of the North Carolina General Statutes requirements for safety and health programs and committees, including when they are required and their functions.

Scaffolds (29 CFR 1926.450 Subpart L): This presentation covers the safety standards applicable to the various types of scaffolds, including information on their design and construction.

Top Ten OSHA Violations: This presentation provides information about the previous calendar year's top ten most frequently cited serious OSHNC standards. This presentation can be altered for either general industry or construction audiences.

Trenching & Excavations (29 CFR 1926.650 Subpart P): This presentation provides an overview of the standard including soil classifications, and safe construction of excavations and trenches.

Walking & Working Surfaces (29 CFR 1910.21 Subpart D): This presentation provides an overview of the standards, including guarding various holes and openings (such as in floors, walls, and skylights), work platforms and elevated runways, requirements for standard railings and toe boards, and design of stairs, stairways and ladders are also discussed.

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