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Module 7.1: OSHA Subparts P - U

· Excavation safety

· Fall hazards

· Concrete construction hazards

· Blasting work hazards

Module 7.2: OSHA Subparts V - Z

· Electrical work hazards

· Diving operations

· Asbestos, hazardous substances

Week 7 Discussion: Question 7 (DQ7)

Discussion Questions

1.You overhear the following conversation between two employees: First employee: “I’m not going to work in a trench. How do I know it won’t cave in on me?” Second employee: “Don’t be ridiculous. It’s just as dangerous on the surface as it is down there.” What do you think about this conversation? Is either of these employees right? Wrong? What would you tell these two employees about working in excavations?

2. “Come on Jones,” said the carpenter. “I’ve been using ladders since I was a kid. I don’t need training on how to use a ladder.” “Yes, you do,” responds the supervisor. “You might know how to use a ladder, but you don’t know how to use one safely. You’re going to attend the training just like the rest of us.” Is ladder training really necessary, or is OSHA just being intrusive and overly cautious?