most frequently cited osha standards in general industry 2013
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The list of the top ten individual standards cited by OSHA in 2013 are here in this presentation. The electrical citation is new and the fist time ever making the top ten.TRANSCRIPT
Most Frequently OSHA Standards in General Industry
FY 2013
John Newquist
Draft 12 30 2013
#1 1910.1200(e)(1)
• No written hazard communication program
• Must contain a list of hazardous chemicals used in your workplace.
• Temps must be trained.
#2 1910.212 (a)(1)
• Machines not guarded. • Press Brakes• CPL 02-01-025 - CPL 2-
1.25 - Guidelines for Point of Operation Guarding of Power Press Brakes
• Light Curtains must be checked everyday.
Light Curtains are one method of guarding.
#2 1910.212 (a)(1)
• Lathes• Several lathes
accidents.• Full guarding should be
installed.
#2 1910.212 (a)(1)
• Conveyors rotating parts
• The in running nip of the roller fabric and the driver roller can guarded.
• Emergency Stop Button and Pull Cords that stop the conveyor must be provided.
#3 1910.1200(h)
• No training employees in the new GHS standard
• Pictograms• 16 Element SDS• 6 Elements of a GHS
label• This was due Dec. 1,
2013
#4 1910.303(b)(2)
• Use of non listed electrical equipment
• Homemade duplex boxes not allowed.
• Power taps must be used indoor and not strung together.
#5 1910.23(c)(1)
• Open sided floors were not guarded.
• Catwalks, mezzanines, and docks could be cited for this.
• If you are on a roof within 15 feet of the edge, you are considered exposed.
#6 1910.151(c)
• No Eye wash• A must if corrosives are
used.
#7 1910.215(b)(9)
• No tongue guard on grinder within ¼ inch.
#8 1910.178(L)(1)(i)
• No certified and trained forklift operator
• Must be hands on and classroom.
Forklift ran over an unsecured falling LPG tank. The propane gas ignited a millisecond later.
#9 1910.134(e)(1)
• No medical evaluation for employees using respirators.
• Most use a clinic that will send a written certificate that the user can wear a respirator.
#10 1910.147(c)(4)(i)
• No specific lockout procedures
• This is a common item found in many inspection.
• Boilers, conveyors, cutting machines are common items most commonly left out.
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this possible. Janet and Terry Krug for proofing this.