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Subject: Ergonomics Protocol
No. Question UAW-Ford/Visteon Reference OSHA Reference Suggested
Verification/Resources
1. Is there a functioning, multi-disciplinary local Ergonomics Committee (LEC) that meets regularly to discuss ergonomics issues and case studies? SHARP
7.21.1.1
7.21.1.2		 N/A Review the Ergonomics Program LEC Data Sheet maintained in Ergo Rx.  Arrange for a meeting with the Ergonomics Committee or with selected members of the committee (have the safety department arrange this).  Look at recent meeting minutes to determine attendance.
2. Has the Local Ergonomics Team received adequate training in order to function effectively? SHARP
7.21.3.1		 N/A Review the appropriate education records.  Interview members of the committee to verify they received training.  Refer to the Ergonomics Documentation Guide for training requirements.
       
3. Does the Local Ergonomics Committee (LEC) have a list of specific measurable goals and objectives (Action Plan) for the current year? SHARP
7.21.2.1		 N/A Request and review a copy of the current "LEC Action Plan".  Determine the progress made on specific goals.  Review the previous year's Action Plan and determine the level of completion of those goals and objectives.
       
4. Is there a written procedure in place that enables employees and/or management to convey ergonomic concerns to the Committee? SHARP
7.21.4.1		 N/A Review any written procedures in place.  Interview employees at random to determine if the procedures are known and understood.  Interview the LEC member from the medical department to determine the written procedure for employees reporting ergonomic concerns.  Choose 10 random cases from the OSHA 300 log to determine if they were addressed by the LEC.
       
5. Are cases involving ergonomic concerns noted and tracked to ensure they are properly addressed? SHARP
7.21.4.6		 N/A Review ergonomic concerns maintained in Ergo Rx.  Look for active cases and request current status on selected open cases.
       
6. Are concerns that have long lead times for resolution brought to the attention of the facility management team and affected employees, to keep them abreast of the progress on these concerns? SHARP
7.21.4.5		 N/A Interview appropriate member of the LEC at the job site, the affected employee and the safety department to determine how the job improvement process is working.  Look at meeting minutes from either the Ergonomics Committee meetings or the local "Safety Process Review Board" meetings.  Review these concerns at the job site and interview employees.
       
7. Is each concern on the log documented in the form of an investigative report? SHARP
7.21.4.6		 N/A For each concern on the log, there should be an accompanying "Ergonomics 8-D" report either in progress or completed.
       
8. Are resolutions to ergonomic concerns verified with the employees affected by them? SHARP
7.21.4.6.4		 N/A Select an appropriate number of resolved concerns and review them at the job site.  Interview affected employees to verify that (1) they were involved in the process and (2) the solutions are valid.
 
Subject: Energy Control & Power Lockout (ECPL/Troubleshooting) Protocol
No. Question UAW-Ford/Visteon Reference OSHA Reference Suggested Verification/Resources
1. Have all authorized/qualified employees who need to lock out equipment and machinery received training in ECPL and Placarding? SHARP
7.22.4.1
FAS08-100
VISSAF-100		 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(a)
1910.332		 Review ECPL training records (9.5 hour course).  Interview authorized/qualified employees.
       
2. Do employees who need to lock out receive annual refresher training in ECPL? SHARP
7.22.4.1.1		 1910.147(c)(7)(iii) Review ECPL training records (1 hour annual course).  Interview employees.
       
3. Have "affected" and "other" employees who operate machinery (which could be locked out) received training in ECPL policies? FAS08-100
VISSAF-100		 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(b), (c) Review training records; employees should have completed GRASP Reinforcement module "Basic Energy Control and Power Lockout Training" for general audience training.  Interview employees.
       
4. Have employees who have need to troubleshoot equipment received troubleshooting training? Specialized Skilled Trades Training Program 1910.147
1910.147(c)(4)
1910.147(f)(1)
1910.133(a)
1910.132		 Review training records (2.5 hour course).  Interview employees.
       
5. Are employees using appropriate troubleshooting procedures for servicing, adjusting or diagnostic work? Specialized Skilled Trades Training Program 1910.147(c)(4)
1910.147(f)(1)
1910.133(a)		 Contact Plant Engineering for location of current work where employees are troubleshooting in order to review compliance.  Employees must lock out if any part of their body is in the path of any movable machine or equipment element.
       
6. Are lockout placards posted at/near affected machinery? SHARP
7.22.4.2		 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)
1910.147(a)(2)(ii)		 Review lockout placards at plant machinery.  All potential energy sources should be included.
       
7. Are there written procedures for minor servicing/teaching tasks that do not require full lock out (i.e. tip dress)? ECPL Training Program 1910.147(c)(4)
1910.147(a)(2)(ii)		 Review need for this application.  When required, review written procedures.  Interview employees and ensure task meets lockout exemption and safeguards are adequate to protect employee.
       
8. When performing lockout procedures are appropriate energy isolating devices used? ECPL Training Program, Manufacturing Standards 1910.147(b)
1910.147(d)(3)
1910.333(b)(2)(ii)
1910.333(a)(1)		 During plant floor inspection, review selected energy control devices (electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, gas, water, steam, chemical, gravity, etc.) to determine if isolating device is appropriate.
       
9. Are there provisions for tasks involving groups of employees who are required to perform maintenance or other tasks on machinery and equipment to ensure that employees are protected from inadvertent machine motion? FAS08-100,
VISSAF-100		 1910.147(f)(3) Interview employees to verify if an adequate supply of safety locks are available to lock out multiple energy sources.  If lock boxes are used, review local lock box procedures.
       
10. Is information on local ECPL procedures shared with outside contractors at pre-job meetings? SHARP
7.19.1.2		 1910.147(f)(2) Review construction or machine installation project documentation.
       
11. Are audits conducted at least annually to ensure compliance with ECPL rules? SHARP
7.22.4.3.3		 1910.147(c)(6)
1910.147(c)(4)(ii)
1910.333(b)		 Review completed ECPL audit forms.  Contact Plant Engineering for location of current work where employees are locking out in order to review compliance.  Check procedures against placards.
 
Subject: Confined Space Entry (CSE)* Protocol
No. Question UAW-Ford/Visteon Reference OSHA Reference Suggested Verification/Resources
1. Has a systematic process been used to identify and label all Confined Spaces(s) (CS)? SHARP
7.22.7.1		 1910.146(c)(1)(2) Review CS analysis and plant confined spaces for labeling.
       
2. Has a written Confined Space Entry (CSE) Plan been completed? SHARP
7.22.7.2		 1910.146(c)(3) Review written plan (see UAW-Ford Permit Issuer's Guide, Chapter 4)
       
3. Has CSE training been completed?
3a - General awareness training.
3b - Permit issuers (entry supervisors).
3c - CSE entrance and attendants.
3d - CSE rescue team members  (initial training and  annual drills).		 GRASP for 3a
SHARP
7.22.7.3
7.22.7.7		 1910.146(c)(2)
1910.146(g)(1)
1910.146(k)(2)		 Review training records and interview employees.
       
4. Does the plant have appropriate entry and rescue equipment? SHARP Physical
Cond Worksheet		 1910.146(d)(4)
1910.146(k)(3)		 Review rescue equipment and interview employees.
       
5. Is CSE atmospheric monitoring equipment calibrated prior to use? SHARP
7.22.7.5		 1910.146(d)(5)  Review calibration documentation and interview Permit Issuers.
       
6. Is a CSE permit issued for all entries and does it contain all permit information? NJCHS CSE Program 1910.146(e)(1)
1910.146(f)		 Review completed CSE permits on file and observe confined space entry (if possible).
       
7. Is an annual review of the CSE program conducted? SHARP
7.22.7.6		 1910.146(d)(14) Review annual review documentation.
       
8. Have outside contractors been informed of CSE precautions and procedures? SHARP
7.19.1.2		 1910.146(c)(8)
1910.146(d)(11)		 Review written Contractor Safety Program and sample project file. Observe CSE (if possible).
         
9. What is the notification procedure for the CSE rescue team?     Review CSE plan, permits, and interview affected employees.
       
*Ford/Visteon defines CSE as permit required spaces as defined by OSHA and conducts entry under full permit required conditions
 
Subject: Hearing Conservation and Noise Control Protocol
No. Question UAW-Ford/Visteon Reference OSHA Reference Suggested Verification/Resources
1. Is employee sound exposure monitoring conducted every two years or, whenever a change in production, process, equipment or controls increases noise exposures? SHARP 7.12.6.2.1
OEHS Std
FAS08-212
Visteon IH-52		 1910.95(d)(3) Review the most recent Facility Noise Survey.
       
2. Is new equipment being purchased according to "buy quiet" guidelines at 80dBA or less? Std FAS08-212
Mfg. Std. SX1
Visteon IH-52		   Review facility noise survey and interview process engineers.
       
3. Are employees whose sound exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA) sound level of 85dBA notified of their monitoring results? SHARP 7.12.6.3.1
OEHS Std
FAS08-212
Visteon IH-52		 1910.95(e) Verify through employee interviews (notification may be during audiogram or noise levels may be posted).
       
4. Are feasible engineering controls utilized when sound exposure levels exceed an 8-hour TWA of 85dBAor 140 dBA peak sound pressure level? SHARP 7.12.6.2.8
OEHS Std
FAS08-212
Visteon IH-52		 1910.95(b) Determine if engineering controls for noise have been implemented.  Review noise survey and compare to selected specific areas of the plant.
       
5. Are employees whose noise exposures equal or exceed 85dBA over an 8-hour TWA enrolled in a Hearing Conservation Program (HCP)? SHARP 7.12.6.3.1
OEHS Std
FAS08-212
Visteon IH-52		 1910.95© Verify appropriate employees are enrolled in HCP through discussion with medical department and interview employees.
       
6. Is an audiometric testing program provided which includes annual audiograms for employees who are enrolled in the Hearing Conservation Program? SHARP 7.12.6.3.1
OEHS Std
FAS08-212
Visteon IH-52		 1910.95(g) Determine if employees enrolled in HCP are receiving annual audiograms.  Review medical surveillance scheduling reports.
       
7. Are employees informed of the purpose of audiometric testing and an explanation of the test procedures and results? SHARP 7.12.6.3.2
OEHS Std
FAS08-212
Visteon IH-52		 1910.95(k)(3)(iii) Interview appropriate employees and personnel responsible for training.
       
8. Does the audiometric test procedure meet OSHA requirements, including audiometer calibration and audiometric booth background noise levels? SHARP 7.13.2.4 1910.95(h) Verify through discussion with medical department and review appropriate documentation.
       
9. Are employees in the Hearing Conservation Program annually instructed on the selection, fitting, use, and care of hearing protection and annually informed of the effects of noise on hearing; the purpose of hearing protection; the advantages, disadvantages and attenuation of various types of hearing protection? SHARP 7.12.6.3.2
OEHS Std FAS08-212
Visteon IH-52		 1910.95(I)(3) 1910.95(k)(3)(ii) Interview appropriate employees and personnel responsible for training.
       
10. Are hearing protection devices selected based on an evaluation of noise reduction ratings and employee exposure data? OEHS Std FAS08-212
Visteon IH-52		 1910.95(j) Determine how the facility selects hearing protective devices.
       
11. Does the facility ensure the proper use of hearing protection by employees exposed above 85 dBA? SHARP 7.12.6.2.5
OEHS Std FAS08-212
Visteon IH-52		 1910.95(i)(2)
1910.95(i)(4)		 Verify appropriate employees are wearing hearing protection.
       
12. Are records of noise exposure measurements and employee audiograms maintained as appropriate and made available to employees and their representatives as requested? SHARP 7.13.3.1 1910.95(m) Verify noise exposure measurements are retained for 2 years and audiometric test records are retained for the duration of the employee's employment.
       
Subject: Lifting and Rigging Protocol
No. Question UAW-Ford/Visteon Reference OSHA Reference Suggested Verification/Resources
1. Have employees who are required to use lifting and rigging equipment been trained in safe operating procedures and proper equipment selection? SHARP 7.22.8.1 1910.178(l)
1910.179(b)(8)
1910.180
1910.184		 Review training records and interview employees.
       
2. Does the plant have an effective preventive maintenance and inspection program for lifting and rigging equipment?   1910.179(j)
1910.179(l)		 Review PM inspections and verify records.  Review selected equipment and conduct condition inspection; check that equipment modifications have been properly engineered and certified.  Interview employees.
       
3. Are proper lifting and rigging principles and equipment used? Ford Safety Bulletin 116
VISSAF-116		 1910.179(b)(3)
1910.179(m)(3)		 Review lifting operations on plant floor to ensure proper techniques are being used.  No people under a suspended load.  Use proper rigging techniques and safety processes must be in place.
 
Subject: Machine/Equipment Guarding Protocol
No. Question UAW-Ford/Visteon Reference OSHA Reference Suggested Verification/Resources
1. Has a systematic approach been used  to ensure safe machine/equipment guarding is provided effectively to protect workers in the machine/equipment area from hazards? Manufacturing Standard KZ3X-1 and E Standards 1910
Subpart. O,P,S		 Determine what is the procedure for new tooling/existing tooling reviews by Safety and Engineering and conduct floor audit.
       
2. Is all safe machine/equipment guarding affixed to machines and equipment where possible?   Same Random inspection of selected machines and equipment.
       
3. Are maintenance employees educated in the importance of properly removing and reinstalling safe machine guarding? ECPL, GRASP, Troubleshooting Programs Same Interview maintenance employees and conduct floor audit.
       
4. Is machine/equipment safe guarding properly maintained? ECPL, GRASP, Troubleshooting Programs Same Conduct floor audit and review inspection records pertaining to interlocks, E-stops, hard-wired safety circuits, tamper proofing, etc.
 
Subject: Heat Stress Protocol
No. Question UAW-Ford/Visteon Reference OSHA Reference Suggested Verification/Resources
1. Does the facility implement the Corporate Heat Stress Program annually? SHARP 7.12.6.7, Annual Ford and Visteon Heat Stress Program Letters N/A Verify through interview with members of local Heat Stress Team.
       
2. Does the facility assemble a Heat Stress Team annually which consists of members from Medical, Safety, Labor Relations, Engineering, and UAW-Ford Health and Safety Representatives? SHARP 7.12.6.7.1 N/A Verify through interviews  that members of the local Heat Stress Team consists of members or their equivalent from Medical, Safety, Labor Relations, Engineering, and UAW-Ford Health and Safety Representatives.
       
3. Does the Heat Stress Team conduct a plant walk-through annually to identify potential heat problem areas? SHARP 7.12.6.7.2  N/A Verify that an annual planned walk-through for heat stress situations was conducted through interviews with members of local Heat Stress Team.  Review minutes of Plant Safety Process Review Board Meetings.
       
4. Are action plans developed to control or abate potential heat stress situations? SHARP 7.12.6.7.6 N/A Review and verify that the Heat Stress Team has developed action plans to control or abate potential heat stress situations.
       
5. Are employees and management educated in heat stress preventive measures, recognition of signs and symptoms of heat illness and first aid for heat illness? SHARP 7.12.6.7.3 N/A Verify that employees and management are informed of the dangers of heat stress annually through interviews with employees and members of Local Heat Stress Team.
         
Subject: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Protocol
No. Question UAW-Ford/Visteon Reference OSHA Reference Suggested Verification/Resources
1. Have all jobs been assessed to determine if hazards are present which require the use of PPE, and does a written certification exist of the hazard assessment? SHARP 7.11.1; FAS08-040;
VISSAF-105
GRASP Reference Manual; Job Safety Analyses		 1910.132(d) and Appendix B to
Subpart I		 Review JSAs and QPS sheets to determine if PPE requirements are included in the analyses.  Review records for non-JSA jobs.
       
2. Have employees been trained in the use, limitations, and care of PPE? SHARP 7.11.1.8 GRASP Handbook, Chemical Safety Training Reference Manual, Chemical Safety Training Personal Reference Handbook  1910.132(f)
1910.133 through 1910.138		 Review training records and interview employees.
       
3. Do employees use and maintain appropriate PPE correctly? SHARP 7.11.3.1 1910.132(a)(e)
1910.133 through 1910.138		 Observe PPE use and condition.
         
  Respiratory Protection      
       
4. Does the facility have a plant-specific written respiratory protection program and assigned Program Administrator? SHARP 7.12.6.8.1, OEHS-IH Bulletin 15
Visteon IH-44		 1910.134(c)(1)
1910.134(c)(2)(ii)		 Examine written program and interview program administrator.  Observe use of respirators if possible.
       
5 Has workplace been evaluated for respiratory hazards? OEHS-IH Bulletin 15
Visteon IH-44		 1910.134(d)(1)(iii) Examine Industrial Hygiene Risk assessments, Industrial Hygiene reports or the plant's written respiratory protection program.
       
6. Are employees who use respirators (other than voluntary-use filtering facepieces) included in the Medical Surveillance System? OEHS-IH Bulletin 15
Visteon IH-44		 1910.134(e)(1) Examine list of employees enrolled in medical surveillance for respirators and list(s) of employees using respirators (Supervision Evaluation Report, Attachment 4 to Bulletin 15).
       
7. Are employees who use respirators (other than voluntary-use filtering facepieces) qualitatively or quantitatively fit tested? OEHS-IH Bulletin 15
Visteon IH-44		 1910.134(f) Examine fit test records.
         
8. Are employees who voluntarily use filtering facepieces provided with information in OSHA 1910.134, Appendix D? OEHS-IH Bulletin 15
Visteon IH-44		 1910.134(c)(2)(ii)
1910.134(k)(6)
Appendix D		 Examine training records.
       
9. Are emergency use respirators (such as SCBAs) inspected monthly? SHARP 7.12.6.8.2
OEHS-IH Bulletin 15
Visteon IH-44		 1910.134(h)(3)(I)(b) Examine SCBAs and inspection records.
       
10. Are employees who use respirators (other than voluntary-use filtering facepieces) trained annually? SHARP 7.11.1.8 
OEHS-IH Bulletin 15
Visteon IH-44		 1910.134(k) Examine training records.
 
Subject: Hazard Communication Protocol
No. Question UAW-Ford/Visteon Reference OSHA Reference Suggested Verification/Resources
  Hazard Determination      
       
1. Has an appropriate hazard determination been made?   1910.1200(d) Interview supervisors, employees, and responsible persons; verify that complete MSDSs exist for materials used.
       
  Written Hazard Communication Program Hazard Communication Program (HCP)  1910.1200(e)  
       
2. Do safety and/or environmental offices have a copy of the HCP Manual?   1910.1200(e) Review manual.
       
3. Are workplace-specific compliance procedures outlined and completed in Section 4 of the HCP manual? HCP Section 4 1910.1200(e)(1) Review manual, section 4.
       
4. Does Section 4 of the HCP manual include an inventory list of all chemical materials in the facility? SHARP 7.12.3.3.2 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) Review manual, section 4.
       
5. Is the facility plant usage report included in Section 5 of the HCP manual? SHARP 7.12.3.3.2, HCP Section 5 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) Compare copies of plant usage reports in MATS against those in manual.
       
6. Is the department(s), job title(s), and responsible person(s) identified in the HCP manual? SHARP 7.12.3.5, HCP Section 4   Review manual.
       
  Labels and Other Forms of Warning      
       
7. Do all containers/piping that contain hazardous chemicals have warning labels as appropriate? HCP Section 8; SHARP 7.12.3.4 1910.1200(f) Review container labels during plant walk-through.
       
8. Are alternate methods of labeling, such as signs, placards, batch/process sheets used for stationary process containers/piping and does the label include substance identity and principle hazard(s)? Chemical Safety Training (CST)
SHARP
7.12.3.4
OEHS-IH Bulletin 55		 1910.1200(f)(6) Review stationary process containers.
       
9. Is there a process in place to label all portable secondary containers with appropriate hazard warnings? SHARP 7.12.3.4.1, CST 1910.1200(f)(5) Review portable containers.
       
  Material Safety Data Sheets   1910.1200(g)  
       
10. Do all chemical materials have Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) via MATS electronically (with appropriate backup) or in hard copy catalogs? SHARP 7.12.3.3.2, CST; HCP Section 7   Review MSDS availability.
       
11. Are all MSDSs readily available and given to employees upon request? SHARP 7.12.3.3.1, CST 1910.1200(g)(8) Interview employees.
       
12. Are new or revised MSDSs maintained and available to employees? SHARP 7.12.3.3.1   Review local HCP procedures
       
13. Are chemical fact sheets and bulletins used to supplement MSDSs? CST; HCP Section 7   Review for chemical fact sheets and bulletins.
       
14. Are MSDSs included with the outbound shipment of any hazardous chemicals? HCP Section 4   Review shipping docks and procedures.
       
15. Have all employees received training in core modules 1 and 2 of the UAW/Ford/Visteon Chemical Safety Training (CST) Program? SHARP
7.22.3.1, CST		   Review training records and interview employees.
       
16. Have skilled trades employees received the Skilled Trades module? SHARP
7.22.3.1, CST		   Review training records and interview employees.
       
17. Have supervisors/team leaders received the Supervisor's Role module? SHARP
7.22.3.1, CST		   Review training records and interview employees.
       
18. Are employees effectively trained on chemical specific hazard modules, used to supplement the core training? SHARP
7.22.3.1, CST		   Review training records and interview employees.
       
19. Is training conducted whenever new hazardous materials are introduced, their hazardous properties change, or when newly transferred or newly hired employees are assigned to the work area? SHARP
7.22.3.1.1		 1910.1200(h) Interview trainers and employees.
       
20. Does the facility maintain records of employees who are trained in CST by module and date? SHARP
7.22.3.1		   Review training records and interview employees.
       
Subject: Powered Material Handling Vehicle (PMHV) Protocol
No. Question UAW-Ford/Visteon Reference OSHA Reference Suggested Verification/Resources
1. Do all industrial trucks in service meet the design and construction requirement for powered industrial equipment established in the "American National Standard for Powered Industrial Trucks, Part II ANSI B56.1-1969"?   1910.178(a)(2)
1910.178(a)(4)		 Review Garage Records and review equipment to determine that no modifications have been made without manufacturer or certified engineering approval.
       
2. Have all employees required to operate a Powered Material Handling Vehicle been trained and evaluated in the safe operation of the vehicles they are assigned?   SHARP
7.22.5.1		 1910.178(l)(1)(ii) and (l)(2)(ii) Review training records and interview employees.
       
3. Does the storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gas fuel meet company and regulatory requirements and have workers been trained in safe fueling practices? GRASP Reinforcement Video;
SHARP 7.22.5.3		 1910.110
1910.178(f)(1)
1910.178(f)(2)		 Review storage location, handling procedures, SHARP Assessment and interview employees.
       
4. Does the storage, charging, and maintenance of batteries meet company guidelines? GRASP Reinforcement Video 1910.178(g) Verify during floor review
       
5. Do operators carry a valid operators permit when operating a PMHV? SHARP
22.5.1.4		 1910.178(l)(6) Random checks of operators' permit and record review.
       
6. Have operators received PMHV refresher training and evaluation: (1) within the last three years (2) if they are observed operating in an unsafe manner (bulldozing, speeding, etc.) (3) have been involved in an incident or near miss (4) assigned a different type of vehicle (5) workplace conditions have changed? SHARP
22.5.1.1		 1910.178(l)(4)(ii) Review records - SHARP Assessment
       
7. Do drivers look in the direction of travel or drive in reverse when forward view is obstructed? PMHV Training Program 1910.178(n)(6) Verify during floor review
       
8. Do PMHV operators observe plant speed limits? 8 miles per hour (mph) or less 1910.178(n)(1) Verify during floor review
       
9. Do all PMHV operators conduct pre-use inspections? SHARP
7.22.5.4 		 1910.178(g) Review records and interview employees
       
10. Are safe operating conditions and appropriate clearances maintained? Ford Pedestrian Safety Program 1910.176 Check for blocked areas/aisles, clearances, visibility (stairways/entrances/exits), traffic flow, location of drinking fountains, etc. 
       
11. Are all traffic signs and signals and pedestrian safety requirements observed? Ford Pedestrian
Safety Program		   Verify during floor review
         
Subject: Maintenance Vehicles Program Protocol
No. Question UAW-Ford/Visteon Reference OSHA Reference Suggested Verification/Resources
1. Are maintenance vehicles kept in good operating condition? Maintenance Vehicles Handbook Subpart N Review vehicles and preventive maintenance records.
       
2. Are maintenance vehicles inspected on each shift prior to use? Maintenance Vehicles Handbook, SHARP
7.22.5.4
7.22.8.3.1		 Same Review evidence of pre-use inspections for scissors and boom supported lifts, personnel and burden carriers, and other maintenance powered industrial trucks.  Interview operators.
       
3. Are workers trained and issued appropriate permits? Safety Technical Bulletin 111, SHARP
7.22.5.1
7.22.5.1.4		 Same Review training records and interview operators.
         
Subject: Working At Height (WAH) Protocol
No. Question UAW-Ford/Visteon Reference OSHA Reference Suggested Verification/Resources
1. Has a systematic review been conducted to identify elevated work areas and controls been implemented to prevent worker falls? Working at Heights Program 1910. Subpart D; Subpart F; 1926 Employee interview, fall hazard analysis review and action plan.
       
2. Have affected employees who may be exposed to a fall hazard been trained in Working at Heights? SHARP
7.22.9.1,
Safety Tech Bulletin 108
VISSAF-108		 1910. Subpart D and F; 1926.951(b); 1926 Subpart M, App C Review training records and interview employees.  Discuss process with training coordinators.
       
3. Has personal fall arrest equipment been inspected?  Initial, pre-use and every 6 months. SHARP 7.22.9.2 1926 Subpart M, App C
1910.132		 Review equipment inspection process and physical conditions.
       
4. Do employees wear harnesses and lanyards and use appropriate anchor points? Safety Technical Bulletin 108
VISSAF-108		 1910 Subpart D and F; 1926 Physical conditions and employee interviews.
       
5. Have fall protection rescue team members been trained and do they participate in scheduled drills? SHARP
7.22.9.4		 1926 Subpart M, App C Review training records and interview rescue team members.
       
6. Does the plant have appropriate rescue equipment? Working at Heights Program 1926 Subpart M, App C Review process and equipment.
       
7. Are open-sided floors or platforms 4 feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level guarded by standard railing on all sides except where there is an entrance to a ramp, stairway, or fixed ladder? NA 1910.23 ( c ) Physical conditions review.
         
Subject: Emergency Preparedness Protocol
No. Question UAW-Ford/Visteon Reference OSHA Reference Suggested Verification/Resources
1. Has a coordinator been appointed in writing to administer the overall emergency preparedness process? SHARP 
7.7.1.1		   Verity written appointment of coordinator(s)
       
2. Are emergency telephone numbers displayed at all facility telephones? SHARP
7.7.3.2.1		   Verify during facility tour.
       
3. Does the facility have an alarm system to alert employees of an emergency? SHARP
7.7.5.2		 1910.38(d) Interview Safety/Security Personnel.
       
4. Does the facility have a written emergency evacuation (action) plans in accordance with 1910.38? SHARP
7.7.3		 1910.38(a)-(f) Review site Emergency Response Plan.  Interview Safety/Secrity personnel.
       
5. Does the facility have evacuation diagrams posted in the facility? SHARP Physical Condition Tour Worksheet 1910.38(a)-(f) Verify during facility tour.
       
6. Have relevant contents of the Emergency Response Plan been communicated to employees and visitors? SHARP
7.7.3.3.1		 1910.38(f) Review records of drills.  Interview employees and Safety/Security personnel.
       
7. Does the facility conduct annual evacuation training drills? SHARP
7.7.3.4		   Review records of drills.  Interview employees, Safety, Security, and Maintenance personnel.  Consider all shifts.
       
8. Does the facility have appropriate emergency lighting to illuminate the means of egress? SHARP
7.7.5.1.1		 1910.37(b)
 		 Verify during facility tour.
       
9. Does the facility have a written fire prevention plan? SHARP
7.7.3.1.12		 1910.39(b) Review site Emergency Response Plan.  Interview Safety/Security personnel.
       
10. Does the facility have a written fire response (brigade) plan? SHARP
7.7.3.1.13		 1910.156(b) Review site Emergency Response Plan.  Interview Safety/Security personnel.
       
11. Does the facility have an emergency response team (ERT) trained to respond to facility emergencies? SHARP
7.7.6.1		 1910.156(c)
1910.146(k)
1910.120(q)		 Review site Emergency Response Plan.  Interview Safety/Security personnel and ERT members.  Review ERT equipment.
       
12. Has the facility identified and labeled master control valves which may require rapid shutdown in the event of an emergency (i.e. natural gas, steam, chemicals, gases)? SHARP 7.7.4.1   Verify during facility tour.  Interview employees expected to shut down master control valves.
         
Subject: Electrical Safety Protocol
No. Question UAW-Ford/Visteon Reference OSHA Reference Suggested Verification/Resources
1. Has a hazard analysis been completed to ensure that diagnostic work on energized components is as safe as possible? Ford FAS08-161
VISSAF-104		 29 CFR 1910.303 Ask to review the single line drawing of the electrical distribution system and the output from the Ford Arc calculator on a random sample of control panels.
       
2. Are labels in place on main control enclosures 300v and above describing the arc flash and shock hazards for dignostic work on energized components? Ford FAS08-161
VISSAF-104		 29 CFR 1910.303 Review a sample of main control enclosures to verify the labels are in place.
       
3. Are workers performing diagnostic work on energized components qualified to perform this work? Ford FAS08-161
VISSAF-104		 29 CFR 1910.333, 1910.332 Interview workers to ensure they recognize the potential hazards and can take appropriate actions to protect themselves.
       
4. Are workers using appropriate personal protective equipment while performing diagnostic work on energized electrical components? Ford FAS08-161
VISSAF-104		 29 CFR 1910.335 Observe workers performing electrical diagnostic work or interview workers to ensure they are knowledgeable.
       
5. Are workers using appropriate tools and test equipment when performing diagnostic work on live electrical components? Ford FAS08-161, FAS08-162
VISSAF-104		 29 CFR 1910.333 Observe workers performing electrical diagnostic work or interview workers to ensure they are knowledgeable.
 
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