817.5 Safety, Health, and Environment
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817.5 Training Required by OSHA
817.51 Standard Curriculum
Learning and Development, in coordination with SOCP and other
Headquarters functional areas, is responsible for developing, implementing,
and keeping current a safety and health training curriculum to comply with
OSHA standards and Postal Service policies. Managers and supervisors at
all levels must refer to this curriculum and ensure that all affected employees
are trained and that training is current and properly recorded.
817.52 Special Emphasis Training Programs
Special emphasis training programs must be developed and initiated by
Headquarters, areas, districts, plants, and other offices, as appropriate, to:
a. Reduce the principal causes of accidents and injuries, musculoskeletal
disorders (MSDs) and occupational illnesses, and
b. Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements.
817.53 Training in Handling Hazardous Materials
In installations where employees handle or transport potentially hazardous
materials, the installation head must establish a program of promoting safety
awareness through communications or training, as appropriate (see MI-EL-
810-2008-4, Hazard Communication (HazCom) Program). Such a program
must include, but is not limited to, the following elements:
a. Posting information, pamphlets, or articles in Postal Service
publications, such as area bulletins, and use of distributed posters or
videos.
Reference Note:
For further information about training required by OSHA, refer to the
following Handbook (HBK) and Management Instructions (MIs):
HBK AS-556, Asbestos Management Guide
MI EL-810-2009-4, Personal Protective Equipment and Respiratory
Protection Programs
MI EL-810-2000-2, Bloodborne Disease Exposure Control Plans
MI EL-810-2000-1, Hearing Conservation Programs
MI EL-890-2007-4, Lead Hazard Management Program
MI EL-890-2007-2, Asbestos-Containing Building Materials Control
Program
MI EL-810-2006-3, Response to Hazardous Materials Releases
MI EL-810-2008-4, Hazard Communication (HazCom) Program
MI EL-810-2010-1, Confined Space Safety Program
Maintenance Management Orders (MMOs) on safety-related subjects
such as lockout/tagout, hazard communication, and personal protective
equipment are available on the Maintenance Technical Support Center’s
Web site: www.mtsc.usps.gov
.
Additional guidance is available in the Safety Training Matrix located on
the Safety Resources Web site. Go to http://blue.usps.gov/wps/portal
in
the left column, under “Essential Links,” click on Safety Resources, then
click A to Z Index, then Safety Training.