Common OSHA violations in CTE Labs Based on data collected over
three and a half years of safety walkthroughs
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MSDS binder is not up to date Employees right to know of
hazardous chemicals (violation) Update information and discard
obsolete product sheets
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Unlabeled contents e.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
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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
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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
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Missing Knockouts tabs Shock hazard (violation) Purchase plug
inserts Denergize and tag out
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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
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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
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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 at top
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Pulley/belt exposed on power tools Hazard to get operator or
bystanders hand, clothing caught in the belt or pulleys (violation)
Tag out and purchase proper belt guards for power tool
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Anchoring of equipment Tip hazard (violation) Use proper
anchoring bolts to secure equipment
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Non compliant OSHA nozzle Embolism and eye hazard when used in
cleaning (violation) Discard and purchase OSHA compliant nozzle
(bottom)
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Unidentified Circuit Breakers (sorry no picture) Shock and
start up hazard when conducting maintenance (violation) Update and
correctly name circuit breakers
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Tools to help you identify hazards Circuit finder Ground fault
tester Voltage detector
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Safety starts with you! Apply your Knowledge! You are the
keeper of your grounds An injury in any school is a lost for all
Make it safe It is the right thing to do