Pick Light Inspection Program June 2009 John Hillard Safety Coordinator Giorgi Mushroom Company

Pick Light Inspection Program Introduction - Any light that is not approved by a national electrical listing organization (i.e. UL or ETL) is not considered legal. In other words no homemade lights. - There is at least one pick light and one fixed room light on the market, at this point, that is approved by one of the approved listing organizations. - Inspection programs should replace ‘non-approved’ lights with the new ‘approved’ lights

Pick Light Inspection Program Our Focus Today 1.) Financial benefits of replacing old lights with the new ‘approved’ lights. 2.) Common hazards with all pick lights. 3.) Inspecting 4.) Inspection recordkeeping

Pick Light Inspection Program Financial Benefits 1.) Repairing and maintaining lights takes time - Time to inspect - Time to repair 2.) ‘Approved’ lights are more efficient 3.) ‘Approved’ lights are the safer solution

Pick Light Inspection Program Repair and Maintenance Cost Areas 1.) Light Inspections for ‘approved’ & ‘non-approved’ - 1 Hour per 10 lights bi-annually 2.) ‘Non-approved’ Light Repairs - Simple repairs could take 15 minutes - Extensive repairs could take over 1 hour 3.) ‘Approved’ Light Repairs - Should never take over 30 minutes - However, you must use the vendors original parts

Pick Light Inspection Program Light Efficiency ‘Approved Light’ v. ‘Non-Approved Light’: 1.) ‘Approved’ light uses a more efficient Electronic Ballasts. 2.) ‘Approved’ light uses a more efficient T-5 bulb 3.) ‘Approved’ light produces a higher lumen output which means less lights per room.

Pick Light Inspection Program The Safer Solution 1.) Using a ‘approved’ light is the safest option. 2.) How does being safe save me money? If you have any electrical shock injury: - Average direct cost from a electrical shock injury is $ 86,448 according to OSHA’s website - Using a 3% profit margin, it will take about 2.9 million dollars in sales to make up the loss caused by the direct costs. - This figure does not factor in the indirect costs which could potentially double the numbers

Pick Light Inspection Program Common Hazards 1.) Ungrounded Circuits in the double. 2.) Loss of ‘water-tightness’ 3.) Damaged insulation 4.) Damaged plugs 5.) Damaged receptacles 6.) Lights constructed with metal components and hardware.

Pick Light Inspection Program Ungrounded Circuits 1.) Provide no protection 2.) Removing or not using the ground is like removing a guard on a table saw. Loss of water tightness 1.) Allows current to pass where it should not pass 2.) Creates a electrocution hazard.

Pick Light Inspection Program Damaged Insulation

Pick Light Inspection Program Damaged Insulation

Pick Light Inspection Program Damaged Insulation

Pick Light Inspection Program Damaged Plugs

Pick Light Inspection Program Damaged Plugs

Pick Light Inspection Program Damaged Receptacles

Pick Light Inspection Program Damaged Receptacles

Pick Light Inspection Program Damaged Receptacles

Pick Light Inspection Program Lights Constructed with Metal 1.) Metal is conductive 2.) Wiring issues (in the double and in the light itself) may cause light to become energized. 3.) Combined with a frequently wet area metal parts creates a large hazard

Pick Light Inspection Program Inspecting 1.) Who should do this 2.) Frequency of inspection 3.) Cord inspection 4.) Light body inspection 5.) Ground inspection

Pick Light Inspection Program Who?: 1.) The quick visual inspection could be done by anyone who had received a short training. 2.) The complete inspections should be done by a trained and qualified person 3.) Should be extensively trained on what to look for and how to correctly and safely correct it

Pick Light Inspection Program Frequency 1.) There should be a quick visual inspection before installation to identify major issues. 2.) Full inspection frequency can be determined by your repair history 3.) Bi-annually is probably a good starting point

Pick Light Inspection Program Example: 2009 Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Start   2009 Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec. Expire 7/30/2009   Start 2010 Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Start   Expire 1/30/2010

Pick Light Inspection Program Cord Inspection Identify : 1.) Cuts or holes in the cord 2.) Broken or bent prongs on the plug 3.) Bunched up insulation 4.) Bad connections between light and cord or cord and plug

Pick Light Inspection Program Light Body Inspection 1.) Physical Damage to the housing 2.) Unsealed joints 3.) Removed caulk or sealant 4.) Missing Fasteners

Pick Light Inspection Program Ground Inspection 1.) Insure ground prong is intact on plug 2.) Check conductivity of the cord 3.) Check the connection between the ground prong and the ballast

Pick Light Inspection Program Inspection Recordkeeping 1.) Shows you are making an effort to be safe 2.) Helps you track and trend repairs 3.) Using a recordkeeping program in conjunction with a sticker system is an easy way to ensure all lights are being checked

Pick Light Inspection Program Example Logbook Light # Date Inspected By (Initials) Notes 0001 6/15/09  JSH Ballast and Bulb Changed  0002 Bulb Changed  0003 OK  0004 Plug Changed

Pick Light Inspection Program Conclusion 1.) Priority #1 should be replacing the ‘non- approved’ with ‘approved’ lights 2.) Inspections decrease risk employee injury and should be done on both ‘non-approved’ and ‘approved’ lights 3.) Email me if you would like blank templates of the examples you have seen today.

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