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Psychiarist on baby Joshua: Sad story of irresponsible mother
The Trinidad Guardian
May 15, 2008
The 20-year-old Chaguanas woman who gave birth and then discarded her newborn in an old washing machine at the back of a Longdenville Public Cemetery, should not be treated as a case of post-partum depression.
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Popular roti shop goes up in flames
The Trinidad Guardian
May 15, 2008
The building housing the well-known Patraj Roti Shop, at the corner of White Street and Tragarete Road, Woodbrook, was almost completely destroyed by fire yesterday.
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Hilton bids farewell to Tobago
The Trinidad Guardian
May 15, 2008
With the name the Hilton Tobago Golf and Spa Resort being a thing of the past from today the hotel held its final Kindness In Donations and Services (Kids) Programme, reception at its Robinson Crusoe Pub yesterday afternoon.
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Cartel trying to pull down Udecott-Annisette
The Trinidad Guardian
May 15, 2008
President General of the Seamen and Waterfront Workers' Trade Union (SWWTU) and board member of the Urban Development Corporation (Udecott) Michael Annisette claims a cartel is trying to smear the company.
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Cipero Street building comes crashing down
Trinidad & Tobago Express
May 14, 2008
The ground shook at 4.30 p.m. yesterday on Cipero Street, San Fernando. It was not an earthquake, however, but rather a tremor from a 50-year-old building crashing to the ground.
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Safety first: STOW lands national award
The Trinidad Guardian
May 8, 2008
Last week the Safe To Work (STOW) initiative won the prestigious Team Award at the T&T Occupational Safety and Health Authority's 2008 National Safety Awards.
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United is fined $215,500 by OSHA
Daily Herald
May 2, 2008
Chicago-based United Airlines Inc. is facing $215,500 in fines for alleged workplace safety violations cited by the Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
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CBO: Combustible Dust Standard Carries $10 Million Annual Price Tag for OSHA
Occupational Hazards
May 2, 2008
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimated it would cost OSHA $10 million a year to enforce a final combustible dust standard called for by legislation introduced by Rep. George Miller, D-Calif., that currently is pending Senate approval.
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Mt Hope returns to normal
The Trinidad Guardian
May 1, 2008
Operations at the Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex (EWMSC) at Mt Hope yesterday resumed after Tuesday's crippling shutdown.
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ILO wants more data on accidents at work
Trinidad & Tobago Express
Apr 29, 2008
More data on the number and types of work-related accidents needs to be recorded to help formulate policies to combat similar accidents in the workplace.
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Critics say OSHA fines too lax
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Apr 29, 2008
WASHINGTON - Workplace-safety advocates say low fines from the Occupational Health and Safety Administration and rare jail terms help explain why 16 Americans are killed on the job on an average day - and why the considerable progress in lowering the death rate has ground to a halt this decade.
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Strokes and smoking
Trinidad & Tobago Express
Apr 28, 2008
"The number of people getting a stroke is definitely on the rise and stroke is probably one of the most debilitating illnesses one may have," this is according to Dr Kamaluddin Amin, holder of an MSc in Emergency Medicine.
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Factory owner arrested after fire kills 55: Dozen also hurt in blaze in Morocco's largest city; cause remains unknown
MSNBC
Apr 27, 2008
CASABLANCA, Morocco - Police detained the owner and manager of a Casablanca mattress factory that went up in flames, killing at least 55 people, a police official said Sunday amid accusations of poor safety standards and locked doors that trapped workers.
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Workers who died on job to be honored
Toledo Blade
Apr 25, 2008
Workers nationwide will observe the 20th Annual Workers' Memorial Day on Monday, honoring those who have died on the job.
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More Bad News from the Trenches: 2 Contractors Fined $94,250 in Atlanta
Occupational Health & Safety
Apr 25, 2008
OSHA has proposed $94,250 in penalties for seven safety violations after inspecting an Atlanta worksite at which employees of two construction contractors were installing storm drainage and sewer lines.
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New rule puts safety on company tab
Daytona Beach News-Journal
Apr 24, 2008
Yes, "providing" safety equipment to your employees means you have to pay for it, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has told companies in a new rule to take effect May 15.
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Dumas: 765 workplace accidents last year
Trinidad & Tobago Express
Apr 17, 2008
There were 765 workplace accidents and 17 related fatalities in Trinidad and Tobago last year.
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TT OSH Safety and Health Assessment

The quiz has 4 sections with a total of 25 questions.  Select the answer that most accurately reflects your workplace.  You will receive an instant response once you complete the quiz.


Section I - Management Leadership and Employee Involvement

1. Clear Worksite Safety and Health Policy
There is a S&H policy and all employees accept, can explain, and fully understand it.
There is a S&H policy and majority of employees can explain it.
There is a S&H policy and some employees can explain it.
There is a written (or oral, where appropriate) policy.
There is no policy.
 
2. Clear Goals and Objectives are Set and Communicated
All employees are involved in developing goals and can explain desired results and how results are measured.
Majority of employees can explain results and measures for achieving them.
Some employees can explain results and measures for achieving them.
There are written (or oral, where appropriate) goals and objectives.
There are no safety and health goals and objectives.
 
3. Management Leadership
All employees can give examples of management's commitment to safety and health.
Majority of employees can give examples of management's active commitment to safety and health.
Some employees can give examples of management's commitment to safety and health.
There is some evidence that top management is committed to safety and health.
Safety and health is not a top management value or concern.
 
4. Management Example
All employees recognize that management always follows the rules and addresses the safety behavior of others
Management follows the rules and usually addresses the safety behavior of others.
Management follows the rules and occasionally addresses the safety behavior of others.
Management generally follows basic safety and health rules.
Management does not follow basic safety and health rules.
 
5. Employee Involvement
All employees have ownership of safety and health and can explain their roles.
Majority of employees feel they have a positive impact on identifying and resolving safety and health issues.
Some employees feel that they have a positive impact on safety and health.
Employees generally feel that their safety and health input will be considered by supervisors
Employee involvement in safety and health issues is not encouraged nor rewarded.
 
6. Assigned Safety and Health Responsibilities
All employees can explain what performance is expected of them.
Majority of employees can explain what performance is expected of them.
Some employees can explain what performance is expected of them.
Performance expectations are generally spelled out for all employees.
Specific job responsibilities and performance expectations are generally unknown or hard to find.
 
7. Authority and Resources for Safety and Health
All employees believe they have the necessary authority and resources to meet their responsibilities.
Majority of employees believe they have the necessary authority and resources to meet their responsibilities.
Authority and resources are spelled out for all, but there is often a reluctance to use them.
Authority and resources exist, but most are controlled by supervisors.
All authority and resources come from supervision and are not delegated.
 
8. Accountability
Personnel are held accountable and all performance is addressed with appropriate consequences.
Accountability systems are in place, but consequences used tend to be for negative performance only.
Personnel are generally held accountable, but consequences and rewards do not always follow performance.
There is some accountability, but it is generally hit or miss.
There is no effort towards accountability.
 
9. Program Review (Quality Assurance)
In addition to a comprehensive review, a process is used which drives continuous correction.
A comprehensive review is conducted at least annually and drives appropriate program modifications.
A program review is conducted, bit it doesn't drive all necessary program changes.
Changes in programs are driven by events such as accidents or near misses.
There is no program review process.
 

Section II - Risk Assessment

1. Hazard Identification (Expert Survey)
Comprehensive expert surveys are conducted regularly and result in corrective action and updated hazard inventories.
Comprehensive expert surveys are conducted periodically and drive appropriate corrective action.
Comprehensive expert surveys are conducted, but corrective actions sometimes lag.
Expert surveys in response to accidents, complaints, or compliance activity only.
No comprehensive surveys have been conducted.
 
2. Hazard Identification (Change Analysis)
Every planned or new facility, process, material, or equipment is fully reviewed by a competent team, along with affected workers.
Every planned or new facility, process, material, or equipment is fully reviewed by a competent team.
High hazard planned or new facility, process, material or equipment are reviewed.
Hazard reviews of planned or new facilities, processes, materials, or equipment are problem driven.
No system for hazard review of planned or new facilities exists.
 
3. Hazard Identification (Job and Process Analysis)
A current hazard analysis exists for all jobs, processes, and material; it is understood by all employees; and employees have had input into the analysis for their jobs.
A current hazard analysis exists for all jobs, processes, and material and it is understood by all employees.
A current hazard analysis exists for all jobs, processes, or phases and is understood by many employees.
A hazard analysis program exists, but few are aware of it.
There is no routine hazard analysis system in place.
 
4. Hazard Identification (Inspection)
Employees and supervisors are trained, conduct routine joint inspections, and all items are corrected.
Inspections are conducted and all items are corrected; repeat hazards are seldom found.
Inspections are conducted and most items are corrected, but some hazards are still uncorrected.
An inspection program exists, but corrective action is not complete; hazards remain uncorrected.
There is no routine inspection program in place and many hazards can be found.
 
5. Hazard Reporting System
A system exists for hazard reporting, employees feel comfortable using it, and employees feel comfortable correcting hazards on their own initiative.
A system exists for hazard reporting and employees feel comfortable using it.
The system provides for data collection and display as a means to measure the success of the system in resolving identified hazards. A system exists for hazard reporting and employees feel they can use it, but the system is slow to respond.
A system exists for hazard reporting but employees find it unresponsive or are unclear how to use it.
There is no hazard reporting system and/or employees are not comfortable reporting hazards.
 
6. Accident/Incident Investigation
All loss-producing incidents and near-misses are investigated for root cause with effective prevention.
All OSHA-reportable incidents are investigated and effective prevention is implemented.
OSHA-reportable incidents are generally investigated; accident cause and/correction may be inadequate.
Some investigation of incidents takes place, but root cause is seldom identified and correction is spotty.
Injuries are either not investigated or investigation is limited to report writing required for compliance.
 
7. Injury/Illnesses Analysis
Data trends are fully analyzed and displayed, common causes are communicated, management ensures prevention; and employees are fully aware of trends, causes, and means of prevention.
Data trends are fully analyzed and displayed, common causes are communicated, and management ensures prevention.
Data is centrally collected and analyzed and common causes are communicated to supervisors.
Data is centrally collected and analyzed but not widely communicated for prevention.
Little or no effort is made to analyze data for trends, causes, and prevention.
 

Section III - Hazard Prevention and Control

1. Timely and Effective Hazard Control
Hazard controls are fully in place, known and supported by work force, with concentration on engineering controls and safe work procedures.
Hazard controls are fully in place with priority to engineering controls, safe work procedures, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment (in that order).
Hazard controls are fully in place, but there is some reliance on personal protective equipment.
Hazard controls are generally in place, but there is heavy reliance on personal protective equipment.
Hazard control is not complete, effective, and appropriate.
 
2. Facility and Equipment Maintenance
Operators are trained to recognize maintenance needs and perform and order maintenance on schedule.
An effective preventive maintenance schedule is in place and applicable to all equipment.
A preventive maintenance schedule is in place and is usually followed except for higher priorities.
A preventive maintenance schedule is in place but is often allowed to slide.
There is little or no attention paid to preventive maintenance; break-down maintenance is the rule.
 
3. Emergency Planning and Preparation
There is an effective emergency response plan and employees know immediately how to respond as a result of effective planning, training, and drills.
There is an effective emergency response plan and employees have a good understanding of responsibilities as a result of plans, training, and drills.
There is an effective emergency response plan and team, but other employees may be uncertain of their responsibilities.
There is an effective emergency response plan, but training and drills are weak and roles may be unclear.
Little effort is made to prepare for emergencies.
 
4. Emergency Equipment
Facility is fully equipped for emergencies; all systems and equipment are in place and regularly tested; all personnel know how to use equipment and communicate during emergencies.
Facility is well equipped for emergencies with appropriate emergency phones and directions; majority of personnel know how to use equipment and communicate during emergencies.
Emergency phones, directions, and equipment are in place, but only emergency teams know what to do.
Emergency phones, directions, and equipment are in place, but employees show little awareness.
There is little or no effort made to provide emergency equipment and information.
 
5. Medical Program (Health Providers)
Occupational health providers are regularly on-site and fully involved.
Occupational health providers are involved in hazard assessment and training.
Occupational health providers are consulted about significant health concerns in addition to accidents.
Occupational health providers are available, but normally concentrate on employees who get hurt.
Occupational health assistance is rarely requested or provided.
 
6. Medical Program (Emergency Care)
Personnel fully trained in emergency medicine are always available on-site.
Personnel with basic first aid skills are always available on-site, all shifts.
Either on-site or nearby community aid is always available on day shift
Personnel with basic first aid skills are usually available, with community assistance nearby.
Neither on-site nor community aid can be ensured at all times.
 

Section IV - Safety and Health Training

1. Employees Learn Hazards (How to Protect Themselves and Others)
Facility is committed to high-quality employee hazard training, ensures all participate, and provides regular updates; in addition, employees can demonstrate proficiency in, and support of, all areas covered by training.
Facility is committed to high-quality employee hazard training, ensures all participate, and provides regular updates.
Facility provides legally required training and makes effort to include all employees.
Training is provided when the need is apparent; experienced employees are assumed to know the material.
Facility depends on experience and informal peer training to meet needs.
 
2. Supervisors Learn Responsibilities and Underlying Reasons
All supervisors assist in worksite hazard analysis, ensure physical protections, reinforce training, enforce discipline, and can explain work procedures based on the training provided to them.
Most supervisors assist in worksite hazard analysis, ensure physical protections, reinforce training, enforce discipline, and can explain work procedures based on the training provided to them.
Supervisors have received basic training, appear to understand and demonstrate importance of worksite hazard analysis, physical protections, training reinforcement, discipline, and knowledge of work procedures.
Supervisors make responsible efforts to meet safety and health responsibilities, but have limited training.
There is no formal effort to train supervisors in safety and health responsibilities.
 
3. Managers Learn Safety and Health Program Management
All managers have received formal training in safety and health management responsibilities.
All managers follow, and can explain, their roles in safety and health program management.
Managers generally show a good understanding of their safety and health role and usually model it.
Managers are generally able to describe their safety and health role, but often have trouble modeling it.
Managers generally show little understanding of their safety and health management responsibilities.
 

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