OSHA OFFICE AND SHOP INSPECTION

What to look for, What to correct, How it should look,

Lessons Learned from the shop inspection in NM OSHA inspected our shop for

noncompliance items and found several items that needed attention

Each item that need attention is shown in the original state, and compared with the corrected state

Our site audit along with this presentation should help you look for items that may trigger a citation. We received one citation.

Inspection Criteria

Inspections should take place every month on all of our projects and at our facilities

Inspection team should consist of a safety member, and two or three personnel that work at that facility

Teams should be rotated and have a mixture of experience levels, for a mixed prospective

Utilize the safety audit in the safety forms folder on the projects documents disc for your inspection

Fire Extinguisher Signs

• Signage marking Fire Extinguishers should be placed in a visible location• Extinguishers should have a current MONTHLY inspection • Extinguishers should have a current ANNUAL inspection from a third party

Extension Cords

• Extension Cords are considered temporary power supply

• Power strips are considered a permanent power supply

• Replace all extension cords in offices with power strips

Extension cords continued

• Extension cord was used to supply power to the clock in the shop

• Replaced the clock with a battery operated clock to remove the extension cord

• Extension cords are for temporary power, which is daily use only

Extension cord inspections

The cord on the left has the insulation pulled back from the end, this is a stress Release, it needs to be taken out of service, discarded or repaired by a QUALIFIED person, in other words a licensed electrician. Inspect for other damageor signs of repair, taped sections in cord? it needs to be discarded.

The cords on the right have been inspected and are in great shape, they can be used for temporary power

Lights, GFCI Outlets

• All lights in every room needs to be working change out bulbs, when needed

• Check GFCI’s outlets with a voltage pen to ensure they are working correctly

Electrical Rooms

• Electrical rooms are not storage areas, remove all stored material

• Panel boxes require a three (3) foot radius of protection and should be marked

• Storing items or material underneath stairs is not recommended

Electrical Panels

Not flat storage areasNeed to be kept clear of material

Electrical Panels Continued

• Electrical Panel Boxes need to have a legend

• The legend needs to be so anyone working in the area can understand what breaker controls what equipment

Electric Panels Continued…

Citation ItemWe had three panel boxes that did not have covers over missing knock outsthis left the employees working near the panels exposed to live electrical circuitry

Material Cost of abatement $11.00 and 1 man hour for the electrician to install

Exit Signs, Emergency lighting

Exits that lead to the outside of a building need to be clearly marked and properly lighted

Exits

All Exits that are leading to the outside of the building needs to be kept clear of Debris, material and obstructions

Employees need an unobstructed exit path in the case of fire or emergencies

Walking Paths

• Walking paths should be kept clear of all tripping hazards• Route extension cords up and hoses over the path• Cover cords with a high visibility covers that removes the hazard or highlights the crossing

Utilities

All utilities service lines need to be labeled, air, potable water, steam, etc.When an employee reaches for the valve they need to know which valve is the correct valve

Bench Grinders

The resting table or guard on the bottom of the wheel needs to be adjusted to within1/8” of the wheelAll guards need to be in place, the tongue guard over the top of the wheel to keep the material binding up on the wheel

Flammable Liquids

Flammable liquids are to be stored inan approved cabinet, With a fire extinguisher within 75 ft

Clear access

• Clear Access to Start/Stop switches and control panels

• Electrical Panels need to have a clear access and the area marked Such as in yellow paint

Other Guidelines

• Write down all the infractions you find in the inspection

• Document the inspections and have the team sign the audit form

• Create an action plan to correct the problems with start and end dates

• Involve local upper management in the action plan to ensure completion

• Once the process starts, Monthly inspections keeps the work areas safe

• Listen to others for ideas on providing a safe work place

• Together we can build safe work areas, shops, and projects