Common OSHA Violations in CTE 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 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

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 Measuring tape Extra batteries Camera

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!