Common OSHA violations inCTE Labs

Based on data collected over three and a half years of safety

walkthroughs

MSDS binder is not up to dateEmployees right to know of hazardous chemicals (violation)Update information and discard obsolete product sheets

Unlabeled contentse.g. Spray bottles that have been diluted from concentrate

Possible health and environmental hazardHazardous Communications (violation)Identify content of health hazard – (eye irritant, skin irritant, etc.)Identify environmental hazard – ( flammable, corrosive, etc.)If you cannot properly identify dispose content

Extension chord utility boxShock hazards due to physical damage (violation)Improper use of electrical box which should be wall mounted and connected to a conduit (violation)Discard and purchase correct amperage rated extension chord for powered tools

Electrical multi-strip tied to frameIndicates a permanent use if anchored or tied down (violation)Make sure it is used for electronic devices. Many labs improperly use it for power toolsRemove tie/screw and use velcro

Missing Knockouts tabsShock hazard (violation)Purchase plug insertsDenergize and tag out

Ground pin missing or receptacle not grounded Shock hazard (properly grounded plug is shown) (violation)Cut chord and notify administration of hazardDe energize circuit breaker (receptacle) tag out

Oxygen tanks missing protective cover and not secured verticallyPropulsion hazard, fire hazard, fall hazard (violation)Isolate, secure and tag out. Purchase protective covering and Tag outChain tanks that have covers securely

Machine guard Grinder out of acceptable tolerancesPossible fingers abrasion, flying of stock and explosion of grinding stone wheel (violation)Adjust to 1/8 at rest and ¼ at top

Pulley/belt exposed on power toolsHazard to get operator or bystander’s hand, clothing caught in the belt or pulleys (violation)Tag out and purchase proper belt guards for power tool

Anchoring of equipmentTip hazard (violation) Use proper anchoring bolts to secure equipment

Non compliant OSHA nozzleEmbolism and eye hazard when used in cleaning (violation)Discard and purchase OSHA compliant nozzle (bottom)

Unidentified Circuit Breakers(sorry no picture)

Shock and start up hazard when conducting maintenance (violation)

Update and correctly name circuit breakers

Tools to help you identify hazardsCircuit finderGround fault testerVoltage detector

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