Download Common Areas of Concern in CTE Labs

Common OSHA
violations in
CTE Labs
Based on data collected over
three and a half 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
Denergize 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
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
(sorry no picture)
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
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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