OG 6.15#4 OSHA Inspection Procedures for Portland Fire & Rescue

A collection of vocabulary flashcards based on OSHA inspection procedures relevant to Portland Fire & Rescue.

OSHA

Occupational Safety and Health Administration, a federal agency that enforces workplace safety regulations.

Compliance Officer (CO)

An individual from OSHA responsible for conducting inspections and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

OSHA 300 Log

A log that records occupational injuries and illnesses, crucial for OSHA inspections.

SDS

Safety Data Sheet, a document that contains information on the properties of hazardous chemicals.

Blood borne Pathogens Training Records

Documentation of training related to handling potentially infectious materials.

Fit for Duty Program

A program ensuring that employees meet physical and mental requirements for their job.

Follow-up Inspection

An inspection scheduled after an initial visit to address any deficiencies identified.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Policy

Guidelines outlining the required protective gear employees must wear while on duty.

Exposure Control Plan

A plan developed to minimize employees' exposure to hazardous substances.

Hearing Conservation Program

A program designed to protect employees from hearing loss due to noise exposure.

Confidential Document

Documents that contain sensitive information and are restricted from public access.

Prevention of Duplication of Efforts

Ensure that various team members do not create the same documents or conduct the same work unnecessary.

Quarterly Safety Inspections

Regularly scheduled evaluations of safety practices and conditions to ensure compliance.

Follow-up Interview

An interview conducted after an inspection to discuss findings and compliance with safety standards.

Recommendations

Suggestions provided post-inspection concerning best practices to improve safety.

Citation and Notification of Penalty

A formal notice issued to an employer for violating safety regulations, which may include fines.

Chief Safety Officer

The individual responsible for overseeing safety and compliance within the organization.

Accident Investigation Reports

Documentation that outlines the details and findings of workplace incidents.