U. S. Department of Labor

This NEP is implemented to direct OSHA's field inspection efforts to address lead exposures in the workplace, including General Industry (1910), Construction (1926), Shipyards (1915), Longshoring (1918), and Marine Terminals (1917). These efforts meet the Department's Strategic Plan goals in addressing the requirements of the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA). As a result of this Act, Federal agencies must demonstrate improved performance and devise a system for measuring results. As stated in the DOL's Strategic Plan 2006-2011 "... DOL will continue to direct inspections and outreach at establishments and industries with the highest injury, illness, and fatality rates and will respond to complaints of serious workplace hazards. ... These efforts will be supplemented by National and Local Emphasis Programs designed to target unsafe conditions or high hazard industries." The reduction of occupational illnesses and employee exposures to lead continues to be one of the Agency's goals. This document supercedes the previous OSHA Instruction for a National Emphasis Program: Lead, CPL 02-00-130, formerly, CPL 02-0.130, dated July 20, 2001. Appendix A is a list of industries included to assist OSHA's field offices in determining industries for targeting. The data for this appendix were provided by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health under the Adult Blood Lead Epidemiology and Surveillance Program for the calendar year 2002. OSHA has analyzed this data to determine those industries where elevated blood lead levels indicate a need for increased focus in evaluation of airborne lead exposures.

This Instruction establishes enforcement policies and procedures for OSHA's Severe Violator Enforcement Program (SVEP), which concentrates resources on inspecting employers who have demonstrated indifference to their OSH Act obligations by committing willful, repeated, or failure-to-abate violations. Enforcement actions for severe violator cases include mandatory follow-up inspections, increased company/corporate awareness of OSHA enforcement, corporate-wide agreements, where appropriate, enhanced settlement provisions, and federal court enforcement under Section 11(b) of the OSH Act. In addition, this Instruction provides for nationwide referral procedures, which includes OSHA's State Plan States. This Instruction replaces OSHA's Enhanced Enforcement Program (EEP). Significant Changes from the Enhanced Enforcement Program (EEP) include: High-Emphasis Hazards are targeted, which include fall hazards and specific hazards identified from selected National Emphasis Programs. The Assistant Secretary has determined that Nationwide Inspections of Related Workplaces/ Worksites are critical inspections for the purpose of 29 CFR 1908.7(b)(2)(iv). Creates a nationwide referral procedure for Regions and State Plan States.

This instruction provides guidance and direction to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) National, Regional, and Area Offices concerning OSHA's policies and procedures for training of Compliance Safety and Health Officers (CSHOs). It is essential that CSHOs have the requisite knowledge, skills, capability and varied professional backgrounds to accomplish OSHA's mission of promoting safe and healthful working conditions for America's working men and women. In this instruction, OSHA has provided detailed guidance for training required during the initial three-year period of a CSHO's career, including recommended training that assists the CSHO with preparation for professional certification exams. This instruction identifies training paths that provide assistance to the regions in managing their training programs. The goal of this instruction is to assist CSHOs and their supervisors with direction, guidance and training options that directly contribute to the CSHO's ability to represent OSHA with a high degree of professional expertise. In addition, the CSHO training program identifies a correlation between CSHO competency and achieving respected credentials in the fields of safety, health and construction such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) and Certified Construction Health and Safety Technician (CCHST(R)). This instruction describes the revised training program for OSHA compliance personnel and supersedes TED 01-00-012, Training Program for OSHA Compliance Personnel, dated July 7, 1992. Changes include: Each newly-hired CSHO will be required to complete a minimum of eight courses offered by the OSHA Training Institute (OTI) during the first three years of his/her career as a CSHO. The order and sequence of these courses are as prescribed in this instruction. The OTI training program offers Regional Administrators the opportunity to incorporate up to four additional technical courses into the CSHO's initial three-year training plan. Each CSHO and his/her supervisor will be required to track progress throughout the initial three-year period. An Individual Development Plan (IDP) will be updated annually. The IDP (Form DL-80) will be used as a planning and tracking document for reference by the CSHO and his/her supervisor to ensure that the CSHO receives all required training. A time extension policy has been added and the waiver policy has been clarified. Appendix A has been revised and expanded. Appendix A combines formalized training with self-instruction and on-the-job training recommendations in a comprehensive format. Supervisors and CSHOs will find this a useful tool for planning and sequencing professional development during the first year of the CSHO's career. Appendix B has been added to provide supervisors with recommended CSHO self instruction and follow-up on-the-job training to reinforce OTI training provided in years two and three. Appendix C lists OTI courses that are required or recommended in OSHA directives as a quick reference guide. This reference may be used to assist supervisors and CSHOs in developing IDPs for continuing professional development. Appendix D provides information to assist supervisors and CSHOs determine which OTI courses could help prepare a CSHO for the Certified Construction Health and Safety Technician (CCHST(R)), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) professional certification exam.