“Workers employed in the construction industry face many hazards from falls that can lead to serious injury or death.

Regional Emphasis Program for Fall Hazards in Construction As those involved in this type of work can be observed from the public way and some of the hazards often can be identified by OSHA compliance officers, major improvements can be achieved through a regional emphasis program that focuses on the hazards associated with the operation of all types of cranes used in construction, general industry and maritime employment.” (Background information from Region X Directive 19-13 CPL 04). “During the period of October 2007 to October 2012, OSHA Region X (Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington) investigated thirteen (13) fatal accidents under their jurisdiction that involved cranes. Current REPs include: Regional Emphasis Program for Cranes used in Construction, General Industry and Maritime Employment Employees are exposed to the potential of fires and explosions, and other significant hazards such as falls, machine guarding, rail car handling operations, and grain bin entry engulfment and hazardous atmospheres.” (Background information from Region X Directive 19-10 CPL 04). “The hazards associated with grain handling are well recognized. Local Emphasis Program for Inspections in the Grain Handling Industry “Logging operations in the state of Idaho, Region X, and nationwide have historically had a high incidence rate of fatal and/or serious injury and illness which was significantly above the national average for other occupations.” (Background information from Region X Directive 19-02 CPL 04).

Local Emphasis Program for Logging in Idaho The Idaho Occupational Safety and Health Consultation Program conducted 79 consultation visits related to powered industrial trucks in FY 2018.” (Background information from Region X Directive 19-12 CPL 04). In FY 2018 58 serious violations and one repeat were issued under this LEP, therefore, 59 serious hazards were identified and eliminated or reduced. Other citations related to fall hazards, electrical hazards and hazard communication. Employers were cited using the General Duty Clause for not equipping the forklifts and other powered industrial trucks with seatbelts and under for not providing personal protective equipment such as helmets. “The Boise Area Office conducted one fatality inspection in FY 2018 that involved a forklift. Current LEPs include: Local Emphasis Program for Powered Industrial Trucks Visit OSHA’s regional directives (website) to read the complete directives. If your business falls under one of these LEPs or REPs, the Idaho Safety & Health Consultation Program can help you make sure you understand the relevant OSHA rules and regulations so you can apply them properly to your situation. The area office will draw up an inspection schedule for companies that fall within the LEP or REP, and then conduct their enforcement inspections. This is usually done through programmed inspections. LEPs and REPs are designed to help OSHA enforcement officers from the Boise Area Office of OSHA target hazards or industries that are a particular risk to workers in Idaho. From time to time, the Region X office of OSHA in Seattle, to which Idaho belongs, issues a Local Emphasis Program (LEP), or a Regional Emphasis Program (REP).

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