In response to the alarming number of amputations in the United States as well as the National Emphasis Program, OSHA Consultation in partnership with the U.S. Department of Labor/OSHA and the SHARP/VPP Association developed the Amputation Prevention Information Booklet. This booklet is designed to be an aid for front-line supervisors and/or lead persons to assist them in communicating to the workforce on how to recognize and eliminate potential amputation probabilities. There are seven (7) Amputation Prevention Information booklets: Construction/Public Sector, General Industry I, General Industry II, Grain Handling, Die Casting/Metal Fabrication, Poultry, and Sawmills/Woodworking.
The booklet is intended to assist with conducting one-on-one training or group training concerning amputations. During the training, the instructor should communicate the following:
If you would like to have an Amputation Prevention Information Booklet,
please fill out and fax, mail, or e-mail the Booklet Order Form.
In 2015, the Arkansas OSHA Consultation Program adopted an annual Amputation Stand-down a state-wide effort to provide a safer work environment. The Regional Administrator for OSHA Region VI spoke about the successful participation of the very first event, “The 2015 Arkansas Amputation Prevention stand-down drew over 10,000 participants in 16 different states and 2 foreign countries, therefore we are anticipating an even greater amount of participants to assist in the prevention of these life-altering, debilitating injuries.”
At each promotional kick-off event, staff provides educational materials to include amputation prevention fact sheets and inspection guides that facilities can use to conduct their own amputation prevention stand down. Attendees have the rare opportunity to listen to testimonials from survivors of a workplace amputation, their families, and co-workers. Other companies share their success stories in creating their own amputation prevention programs, routine inspections, and give advise to other employers and safety team members.
In 2023, the OSHA Consultation Program offered
3 opportunities to join efforts in preventing amputations.
3 different locations hosted the events on 3 separate dates.
Download and Fill out the Participation Survey
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