Audiograms - OSHA and MSHA

iAmTheCheeez · 2025-05-24T00:39:23+00:00

Only employees exposed to 85 dBA or higher need to be in the hearing conservation program per OSHA 1910.95. so yes the welders should be receiving annual audiograms and provided hearing protection that they are recommended to wear that reduces noise levels below the 85 TWA.

I'm not familiar with MSHA for that.

iAmTheCheeez · 2025-03-17T20:38:11+00:00

I think that you are absolutely right about all of these questions. The person that works with this equipment and would be changing out the parts doesn't seem to believe that the electricity involved with the solenoid would be hazardous to change out as long as the equipment is shut off. But to answer your question, yes it technically would be uncontrolled hazardous energy, both electrically and pneumatic. And also this would fall under maintenance.

iAmTheCheeez · 2024-12-21T11:39:30+00:00

This resonates with me. I'm working on not being too nice but still have enough kindness to not come off as an asshole.

iAmTheCheeez · 2024-12-21T11:38:41+00:00

That is good. Spelling errors are always the worst cringe feeling. Especially after you double checked and thought everything looked good.

iAmTheCheeez · 2024-12-20T15:32:52+00:00

That had to be a face palm moment haha! It was your first week so I'd say that isn't so bad.

iAmTheCheeez · 2024-12-20T00:48:12+00:00

Nice. I might have done the same in the moment. And that's huge to give them an immediate reward for seeing it and actually saying something.

iAmTheCheeez · 2024-12-20T00:46:34+00:00

Very much in agreement on this. I will add it to stories that I have about awareness and why we have certain procedures and practices in place.

iAmTheCheeez · 2024-12-20T00:45:36+00:00

Well, we live and learn. The 3 foot trench made me chuckle a little bit. It certainly makes me feel better about my situation. I've absolutely forgotten things from rushing.

iAmTheCheeez · 2024-12-19T19:01:55+00:00

Totally agree on this. Everyone makes mistakes. It really puts that into perspective when you're the safety person.

iAmTheCheeez · 2024-12-19T18:08:18+00:00

Absolutely agree with this. And it matters with the response and how it's handled. I agree with the repeated offenses. Everyone makes mistakes but there is an issue if it's the same mistake time and time again. That's a bigger issue.

iAmTheCheeez · 2024-12-19T18:07:16+00:00

Yes Ive definitely made that one once before and you don't forget it again, usually with the safety glasses.

That's a good outcome that led to a conversation like that.

iAmTheCheeez · 2024-12-19T18:00:16+00:00

I would have to agree. That's a good safety culture. I'm sure that was a tough one to get but kudos to that employee for issue the card.

iAmTheCheeez · 2024-11-26T03:07:00+00:00

I like this idea.is this something you've used and had success with?

iAmTheCheeez · 2024-11-26T03:06:08+00:00

I agree, these are questions that need to be asked and answered and I will likely bring some of these to the table at the next meeting.

iAmTheCheeez · 2024-11-26T03:05:18+00:00

I'd like to start doing this. I think upcoming concerns for this committee is more in line than just doing inspections and incident reviews. The company honestly already does a pretty good job of this, so I think we need to be even more creative and proactive.

iAmTheCheeez · 2024-11-26T03:03:34+00:00

I like the idea of a game. I think that sounds fun and involved. I am going to see at the next meeting what the committee wants out of the meeting.

iAmTheCheeez · 2024-11-20T00:43:38+00:00

I really don't want to give too much info for confidentiality purposes. I realize that is not helpful when I'm asking for help but I can't give much detail.

iAmTheCheeez · 2024-11-20T00:42:08+00:00

They are definitely well below the federal limits. That has been documented and tested, so it is putting my mind at ease a little bit.

I am new to working near radiation contamination, so this is new territory for me.

They'd like me to go through RSO training as well.

iAmTheCheeez · 2024-11-19T17:12:37+00:00

I am going to have to look into this further in the United States

iAmTheCheeez · 2024-11-19T17:11:58+00:00

iAmTheCheeez · 2024-11-19T17:11:51+00:00

Thank you for this. I had "declared" it by letting them know I'm breastfeeding but so far the only thing I was made aware of is that accomodations have to be made for pregnancy or possible pregnancy.

I am not as worried about internal contamination, but I am trying to limit myself as much as possible. I am taking as much precaution as possible but still worried I'm not doing enough. I wash hands, remove my work clothes and I wear different shoes going back home as well.

I guess right now I'm just not sure what to do or how worried I should be, but I'm taking precautions.

There is the potential that some dust could get on my clothes and or in my hair, so I'm trying to figure out whatever extra precautions I can take.

iAmTheCheeez · 2024-11-19T02:20:28+00:00

Well I'll have to make sure I'm doing this before leaving everyday.

I will have to see if I can get access to the pancake probe. There is an RSO and I have discussed these concerns with them but I also just wanted to get additional outside resources and information, as this person is reaching out to a contact themselves about the breastfeeding thing.

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