Workplace Inspectionsby the

Joint Occupational, Safety & Health (JOSH) Committee

LIBRARY OF CONGRESSLIBRARY OF CONGRESS

Purpose of the Committee

“ The Library of Congress Safety and Health Committee is established to monitor and assist the Library's Occupational Safety and Health Program. “

Committee Functions Advise the Library concerning safety & health

conditions, existing and proposed practices, programs and regulations relating to safety and health within the Library.

Promote employee safety and health education, including training for emergency evacuation of the building(s).

Provide a means for presentation and evaluation of employees' comments.

Conduct annual safety inspections of facilities and recommend measures for the elimination or control of conditions hazardous to the safety and health of the employees, especially employees with disabilities.

INSPECTION TEAM MEMBERS Equal representation from labor & management

Two person teams

Provided 5 day OSHA Training (at a minimum) OSH 6000 – Collateral Duties for Other Federal Agencies

Utilize Basic Inspection Checklist (handout)

Enter findings in the LC Automated Hazard Abatement Program (AHAP)

WHY DO WE CONDUCT INTERNAL EVALUATIONS?

Injury – Illness Injury Reduction Steady Reduction in Frequency & Severity Increases Employee Awareness Demonstrates a Commitment to Employees (we

care) It’s Good Business Part of our Mission Support Requirements Element of an Effective SHE Program

OSHA Program Elements These elements, when integrated into a site's

daily operations, can reduce the incidence and severity of illnesses and injuries:

Management leadership and employee involvement

Worksite analysis

Hazard prevention and control

Safety and health training

QUESTIONS!