OSHA Field Safety and Health Manual (SHMS)
OSHA Instruction ADM 04-00-003
This OSHA Field Safety and Health Management System (SHMS) manual is for Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) employees and establishes safety and health programs as identified in subsequent chapters for Regional implementation. Employee participation is a key element of any successful SHMS. It is the intent of this program that all OSHA employees will participate in all aspects including reporting hazards, incidents, and injury/illness without fear of reprisal. Changes to the SHMS or programs that alter the SHMS or program policies require National Office review and approval.
Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 2. Safety and Health Management System
Chapter 3. Safety and Health Program Evaluation
Chapter 4. Regional Office
Chapter 5. Area Office
Chapter 6. Office Safety and Health
Chapter 7. Emergency Contingency Plan
Chapter 8. Personal Protective Equipment
Chapter 9. Vehicular Operations
Chapter 10. Violence in the Workplace
Chapter 11. Walking Working Surfaces
Chapter 12. Hazard Communication
Chapter 13. Control of Hazardous Energy Sources
Chapter 14. Permit Required Confined Spaces
Chapter 15. First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Chapter 16. Hearing Conservation Program
Chapter 17. Fall Protection
Chapter 18. Respiratory Protection
Chapter 19. Bloodborne Pathogens
Chapter 20. Ergonomics
Chapter 21. Radiation
Chapter 22. Electrical Safety
Chapter 23. Protection During Incident Investigation
Chapter 24. Employee Assistance
Chapter 25. Medical Management
Chapter 26. Decontamination
Chapter 27. Exposure Monitoring
CHAPTER 2. SAFETY AND HEALTH MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
- MANAGEMENT COMMITMENT AND LEADERSHIP
- EMPLOYEE PARTICIPATION
- WORKSITE ANALYSIS
- INCIDENT REPORTING/INVESTIGATION PROCEDURES
- HAZARD PREVENTION AND CONTROL
- SAFETY AND HEALTH TRAINING
- SPECIFIC SAFETY AND HEALTH PROGRAMS
APPENDIX A: CORRECTIVE ACTIONS LIST
APPENDIX B: HAZARD REPORTING AND INCIDENT INVESTIGATION WORKSHEET
CHAPTER 3. SAFETY AND HEALTH PROGRAM EVALUATION
CHAPTER 19. BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS
- PURPOSE
- SCOPE
- REFERENCES
- EXPOSURE CONTROL PLAN
- PROCEDURES FOR UNFORESEEN CONTACT WITH BLOOD OR OTHER POTENTIALLY INFECTIOUS MATERIAL (OPIM)
- PROCEDURES FOR EVALUATING AN EXPOSURE INCIDENT
- RESPONSIBILITIES
APPENDIX A
MATERIALS FOR THE EVALUATING HEALTHCARE PROVIDER
APPENDIX B
SUPPLIES FOR OSHA FIELD PERSONNEL
CHAPTER 25. MEDICAL MANAGEMENT
- PURPOSE
- SCOPE
- REFERENCES
- CANCELLATIONS
- ACTION OFFICES
- FEDERAL PROGRAM CHANGE
- SIGNIFICANT CHANGES
- APPLICATION
- BACKGROUND
- SCHEDULING FOH APPOINTMENTS
- DEFINITIONS OF PERIODICITY
- ADDITIONAL MEDICAL INFORMATION
- INCOMPLETE MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS
- ACCOMMODATIONS
- WORKER' COMPENSATION AND OTHER EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
- MEDICAL RECORDKEEPING
- PAYMENT FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS PROGRAM
- RESPONSIBILITIES
APPENDIX A
OSHA MEDICAL EXAMINATION PROGRAM: SINGLE AGENCY QUALIFICATION STANDARD
- PURPOSE
- RATIONALE
- MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS
- MEDICAL EXAMINATION PARAMETERS
APPENDIX B
MEDICAL EVALUATION REQUIREMENTS OF OSHA STANDARDS
APPENDIX C
PROTECTING EMPLOYEE HEALTH AND SAFETY
APPENDIX D
COMPONENTS OF MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS
- GENERAL
- MEDICAL HISTORY
- SPECIFIC EXAMINATION TESTS AND REQUIREMENTS
- TESTS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR EXAMINATIONS/EVALUATIONS
APPENDIX E
PRE-PLACEMENT EXAMINATION
- PRE-PLACEMENT EXAMINATION
- FAILURE TO MEET REQUIREMENTS
- SCHEDULING
- ELEMENTS OF EXAMINATION
- LOCATION OF EXAMINATION
- COST OF EXAMINATION
- RECORDS MANAGEMENT
APPENDIX F
COMPREHENSIVE REFERENCE LIST
APPENDIX G
PRE-PLACEMENT & PERIODIC PHYSICAL EXAMINATION FORMS
APPENDIX H
OSHA RESPIRATOR MEDICAL EVALUATION QUESTIONAIRE
(FOH-22, APRIL 2009)