C OMMON OSHA V IOLATIONS IN CTE L ABS Based on data collected over years of safety walkthroughs.

COMMON OSHA VIOLATIONS INCTE LABS

Based on data collected over years of safety walkthroughs

MSDS BINDER IS NOT UP TO DATE Employees 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 hazard Hazardous 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 BOX

Shock 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 FRAME

Indicates a permanent use if anchored or tied down (violation) Make sure it is used for electronic devices. Many labs

improperly use it for power tools Remove tie/screw and use velcro

MISSING KNOCKOUTS TABS

Shock hazard (violation)

Purchase plug inserts

De-energize and tag out

GROUND PIN MISSING OR RECEPTACLE NOT GROUNDED

Shock hazard (properly grounded plug is shown) (violation)

Cut chord and notify administration of hazard De-energize circuit breaker (receptacle) tag out

OXYGEN TANKS MISSING PROTECTIVE COVER AND NOT SECURED VERTICALLY

Propulsion hazard, fire hazard, fall hazard (violation) Isolate, secure and tag out. Purchase protective covering and Tag out Chain tanks that have covers securely

MACHINE GUARD GRINDER OUT OF ACCEPTABLE TOLERANCES

Possible 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 TOOLS

Hazard 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 EQUIPMENT Tip hazard (violation) Use proper anchoring bolts to secure equipment

NON COMPLIANT OSHA NOZZLE Embolism and eye hazard when used in cleaning

(violation) Discard and purchase OSHA compliant nozzle (bottom)

UNIDENTIFIED CIRCUIT BREAKERS

Shock and start up hazard when conducting maintenance (violation)

Update and correctly name circuit breakers

TOOLS TO HELP YOU IDENTIFY HAZARDS

Circuit finder

Ground fault tester

Voltage detector

o Measuring tapeo Extra batterieso Camera

SAFETY STARTS WITH YOU!APPLY YOUR KNOWLEDGE!

You are the keeper of your groundsAn injury in any school is a lost for all

Make it safe…It is the right thing to do!