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- Grocery Warehousing - Ergonomics. OSHA eTool.
Identifies hazards and solutions that apply to the lumber and building material dealer industry, although it was developed for the grocery warehousing industry.
- Lockout/Tagout Interactive Training Program. OSHA eTool. Includes a tutorial explaining the Lockout/Tagout standard in a question and answer format, a list of Hot Topics discussing major issues related to the standard, and seven interactive case studies.
- Machine Guarding. OSHA eTool. Focuses on recognizing and controlling common amputation hazards associated with the operation and use of certain types of machines.
- Noise and Hearing Conservation. OSHA eTool. Assists OSHA staff in evaluating workplace hazards. This eTool is a chapter of the OSHA Technical Manual.
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Lumber and Building Material Dealer Industry
The lumber and building material dealer industry provides goods and services
to home building and professional contractors. General safety and health issues exist in the
industry including recordkeeping, ergonomic stress, warehousing, powered industrial truck safety and
machine guarding.
This page was developed as a product of OSHA's former Alliance with the National Lumber and
Building Material Dealers Association (NLBMDA).
The lumber and building material dealer industry is not addressed in specific standards.
OSHA Standards
This section highlights OSHA standards,
directives (instructions for compliance officers), and standard interpretations
(official letters of interpretation of the standards) related to the lumber and
building material dealer industry.
Note: Twenty-five states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands have OSHA-approved State Plans and have adopted their own standards and enforcement policies. For the most part, these States adopt standards that are identical to Federal OSHA. However, some States have adopted different standards applicable to this topic or may have different enforcement policies.
Frequently Cited Standards
The following standards, in order, were the most frequently cited by Federal OSHA during October 2010 through September 2011, in
Lumber and Other Building Materials Dealers
Industry Group (SIC code 5211).
- 1910.178,
Powered industrial trucks [related topic page]
- 1910.305,
Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use
- 1910.303, General requirements
(Electrical) [related
topic page]
- 1910.1200,
Hazard communication [related topic page]
- 1904.29, Forms [related topic page]
- 1910.37, Maintenance, safeguards, and operational features for exit routes
- 1910.157,
Portable fire extinguishers [related topic page]
- 1910.23,
Guarding floor and wall openings and holes [related topic page]
- 1910.132, General requirements (Personal protective equipment) [related topic page]
- 1910.134, Respiratory protection [related topic page]
Other Highlighted Standards
Highlighted Standards for Delivery to Construction Sites
The following are highlighted OSHA construction standards that may apply to delivery of materials to construction sites.
General Industry (29 CFR 1910)
- 1910 Subpart
B, Adoption and extension of established federal standards
Construction (29
CFR 1926)
- 1926 Subpart D,
Occupational health and environmental controls
- 1926.61,
Retention of DOT markings, placards and labels
- 1926
Subpart G, Signs, signals, and barricades
[related topic page]
- 1926
Subpart H, Materials handling, storage, use, and disposal
- 1926.251,
Rigging equipment for material handling
- 1926
Subpart N, Cranes, derricks, hoists, elevators, and conveyors [related topic page]
- 1926
Subpart O, Motor vehicles, mechanized equipment, and marine operations
Directives
Standard Interpretations
Hazards and Solutions
The following is a list of references regarding hazards and possible solutions common to
lumber and building material dealer industries.
Receiving
Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Lumber and building material dealers are often involved in
the delivery of products to construction sites which may include unloading
materials using a forklift. Therefore, it is important for these operators to
receive training on the safe operation of forklifts at construction sites.
Stocking
Manual Lifting/Material Handling
Hazardous Materials
Customer Assistance (including cutting to size)
Machine Guarding
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Machine Guarding.
OSHA eTool. Focuses on recognizing and controlling common amputation hazards associated with the operation and use of
certain types of machines.
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Certificate in OSHA Compliance: Machine Guarding.
National Safety Council (NSC). Covers each section of
29 CFR 1910 Subpart O,
Machinery and Machine Guarding (29 CFR 1910.211
- 1910.219) in detail; reviews basic concepts, principles and methods of machine guarding,
common causes of machine incidents and how to avoid them.
- Amputations [153 KB PDF*, 2 pages]. OSHA Fact Sheet, (2002). Covers what, where, and how to avoid amputations.
- Safeguarding Equipment and Protecting Workers from Amputations. Also available as a 578 KB PDF, 60 pages. OSHA Publication 3170-02R, (2007). Helps the small business employer identify and manage common amputation hazards associated with operating
and using stationary equipment.
- A
Guide for Protecting Workers from Woodworking Hazards. OSHA Publication 3157, (1999). Also available as a 543 KB
PDF, 74 pages.
- For additional information, see OSHA's Machine
Guarding Safety and Health Topics Page.
Lockout/Tagout
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Lockout/Tagout
Interactive Training Program. OSHA. Includes a tutorial explaining the Lockout/Tagout standard in a question and answer format,
a list of Hot Topics discussing major issues related to the standard, and seven interactive case studies.
- Preventing Worker Deaths from Uncontrolled Release of Electrical, Mechanical, and Other Types of Hazardous Energy.
US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Publication No. 99-110, (1999,
July).
- Certificate in OSHA Compliance: Lockout/Tagout. National Safety Council (NSC).
Establishes the purpose for lockout/tagout, identifies the key components of an energy
control program, and identifies the six main elements that should be contained in lockout/tagout procedures.
- For additional information, see OSHA's Control
of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) Safety and Health Topics Page.
Hazard Communication
- Hazard Communication Guidelines for Compliance. Also available as a 112 KB
PDF,
33 pages. OSHA Publication 3111,
(2000). Addresses the issues of evaluating and communicating chemical hazard information to workers.
- For additional information, see OSHA's Safety and Health Topics Pages on:
Checkout
Ergonomic Stress
- Musculoskeletal
Disorders and Workplace Factors: A Critical Review of Epidemiologic Evidence for Work-Related Musculoskeletal
Disorders of the Neck, Upper Extremity, and Low Back. US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS),
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Publication No. 97-141, (1997,
July). Provides a
comprehensive compilation and review of epidemiologic research on the relation between work-related
musculoskeletal disorders of the neck, upper extremity, and low back and exposure to physical factors at work,
and includes a bibliography and tables summarizing the literature.
- Ergonomics
for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders: Guidelines for Retail Grocery Stores - Front End.
OSHA Publication 3192-06N, (2004). Identifies many of the hazards and solutions
that apply to the lumber and building material dealer industry, although it was developed for
grocery stores.
- For additional information, see OSHA's Ergonomics
Safety and Health Topics Page.
Workplace Violence
Outdoor Activities
Slips and Falls
Motor Vehicles
Other Resources
Storewide
Electrical
Fire Safety
Personal Protective Equipment
Evacuation Plans and Procedures
First Aid
Recordkeeping
Safety Programs
The implementation of a comprehensive safety and health program is an important
tool for creating both a safe and a profitable workplace. The following references were selected to assist
in developing a safety and health program for the lumber and building material dealer industry.
General Resources
Additional Information
Training
Other Resources
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Small Business Handbook. OSHA Publication 2209-02R, (2005). Also available as a 261 KB
PDF,
56 pages. Helps small business employers meet the legal
requirements imposed by the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 and achieve an
in-compliance status before an OSHA inspection.
- Hotlines and Clearinghouses.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
- Small Business Ombudsman.
Serves as a conduit for small businesses to access EPA and
facilitates communications between the small business community and the
Agency. The Office reviews and resolves disputes with EPA and works with EPA
personnel to increase their understanding of small businesses in the
development and enforcement of environmental regulations.
Accessibility Assistance: Contact the OSHA Directorate of Technical Support and Emergency Management at (202) 693-2300 for assistance accessing PDF materials.
*These files are provided for downloading.
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