most frequently cited osha standards in general industry 2013

Most Frequently OSHA Standards in General Industry

FY 2013

John Newquist

Draft 12 30 2013

#1 1910.1200(e)(1)

• No written hazard communication program

• Must contain a list of hazardous chemicals used in your workplace.

• Temps must be trained.

#2 1910.212 (a)(1)

• Machines not guarded. • Press Brakes• CPL 02-01-025 - CPL 2-

1.25 - Guidelines for Point of Operation Guarding of Power Press Brakes

• Light Curtains must be checked everyday.

Light Curtains are one method of guarding.

#2 1910.212 (a)(1)

• Lathes• Several lathes

accidents.• Full guarding should be

installed.

#2 1910.212 (a)(1)

• Conveyors rotating parts

• The in running nip of the roller fabric and the driver roller can guarded.

• Emergency Stop Button and Pull Cords that stop the conveyor must be provided.

#3 1910.1200(h)

• No training employees in the new GHS standard

• Pictograms• 16 Element SDS• 6 Elements of a GHS

label• This was due Dec. 1,

2013

#4 1910.303(b)(2)

• Use of non listed electrical equipment

• Homemade duplex boxes not allowed.

• Power taps must be used indoor and not strung together.

#5 1910.23(c)(1)

• Open sided floors were not guarded.

• Catwalks, mezzanines, and docks could be cited for this.

• If you are on a roof within 15 feet of the edge, you are considered exposed.

#6 1910.151(c)

• No Eye wash• A must if corrosives are

used.

#7 1910.215(b)(9)

• No tongue guard on grinder within ¼ inch.

#8 1910.178(L)(1)(i)

• No certified and trained forklift operator

• Must be hands on and classroom.

Forklift ran over an unsecured falling LPG tank. The propane gas ignited a millisecond later.

#9 1910.134(e)(1)

• No medical evaluation for employees using respirators.

• Most use a clinic that will send a written certificate that the user can wear a respirator.

#10 1910.147(c)(4)(i)

• No specific lockout procedures

• This is a common item found in many inspection.

• Boilers, conveyors, cutting machines are common items most commonly left out.

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this possible. Janet and Terry Krug for proofing this.