Presented by ETTA OSH Division 9198072875 General Industry In this course we will discuss the Top Ten mostfrequently cited serious violations in General Industry for federal fiscal year 2015 ID: 724083
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Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Serious Violations in FFY 2015
Presented by: ETTA, OSH Division, 919-807-2875
General IndustrySlide2
In this course, we will discuss the Top Ten most-frequently cited serious
violations in General Industry for federal fiscal year 2015The Top Ten list includes data about citations and violations issued from October 1, 2014, through September 30, 2015 in North Carolina.ObjectivesSlide3
Machine Guarding
Number 1: General requirementsOne or more methods of machine guarding must be provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as:Point of operationIngoing nip pointsRotating partsFlying chips and sparks
1910.212 (a)(1)
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Machine Guarding
GuardsFixed Interlocked Adjustable Self-adjusting AidsAwareness barriersProtective shieldsHand-feeding tools and holding fixtures1910.212(a)(1)Slide5
Machine Guarding
DevicesPresence sensingPullbackSafety controlsGatesLocation/distanceDrill press1910.212(a)(1)NCDOL Photo LibrarySlide6
Number 2: N.C. General Duty Clause (GDC)
Elements necessary for a GDC violation:Recognized hazard in the industryHazard causing or likely to cause death or serious injury or physical harmEmployer has employees exposed to a hazardThere is a feasible and useful method to correct the hazardN.C. General Duty Clause
NCGS 95
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129(1)Slide7
Number 3: Abrasive wheel machinery requires adjusted protector (e
xposure adjustments) Peripheral protecting member (tongue guard) must be provided and adjusted within ¼ inch of the wheelTo contain and deflect fragments away from the operatorMachine Guarding
1910.215(b)(9)
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Number 4: Abrasive wheel machinery
On offhand grinding machines, work rests must be used to support the workWork rest must be kept adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of ⅛ inchWork rest must be securely clamped after adjustmentWork rest cannot be adjusted with wheel in motionMachine Guarding
1910.215(a)(4)Slide9
Work
rest
⅛ in.
Tongue
guard
¼ in.
Abrasive Wheel Machinery
1910.215(a)(4)
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Work rest is out of adjustment
Abrasive Wheel Machinery
1910.215(a)(4)Slide11
Number 5: Periodic InspectionEmployer shall conduct a
periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirements of this standard are being followedLockout/Tagout
1910.147(c)(6)(
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Number 6: Point of operation guarding The point of operation of machines whose operation exposes an employee to injury, shall be guarded….
1910.212(a)(3)(ii)
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Machine GuardingSlide13
Number 7: Floor and Wall Openings,
and HolesGuarding open-sided floors or platform 4 feet or more above adjacent level 1910.23(c)(1)
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Number 8: General requirementsUse appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards
Hazards from flying particlesMolten metalLiquid chemicalsAcids or caustic liquidsChemical gases or vaporsPotentially injurious light radiation
1910.133(a)
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Personal Protective EquipmentSlide15
Number 9: Employee information and training
Employers shall provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work areaAt the time of their initial assignmentWhenever a new physical or health hazard is introduced into their work areaHazard Communication
1910.1200(h)(1)Slide16
Number 10: Hazard AssessmentThe employer shall assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Personal Protective Equipment
1910.132(d)(1)
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You should now be able to identify hazards associated with the Top Ten
most cited serious violations in General Industry for Federal Fiscal Year 2015 Number 1: Machine Guarding1910.212(a)(1): General requirements—Machine guards must be provided to protect employees from hazardsNumber 2: N.C. General Duty ClauseNCGS 95-129(1): Workers shall not be exposed to recognized correctable hazards that could cause serious injuries, harm or deathSummarySlide18
SummaryNumber 3:
Machine Guarding1910.215(b)(9): Abrasive wheel machinery—Tongue guards must be adjusted within ¼ inch of the wheelNumber 4: Machine Guarding1910.215(a)(4): Abrasive wheel machinery—Work rest must be adjusted within ⅛ inch of the wheelNumber 5: Lockout/Tagout1910.147(c)(6)(i): Periodic inspection—Annual inspection of energy control procedureSlide19
Summary
Number 6: Machine Guarding1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point of Operation GuardingNumber 7: Floor and Wall Openings, and Holes1910.23(c)(1): Guarding open-sided floors or platforms 4 feet or more above adjacent levelNumber 8: Personal Protective Equipment1910.133(a): General requirements—Appropriate protection required when exposed to eye or face hazardsSlide20
Number 9: Hazard Communication
1910.1200(h)(1): Information and training—Employers shall provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work areaNumber 10: Personal Protective Equipment 1910.132(d)(1): Hazard Assessment—The employer shall assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of (PPE)
SummarySlide21
Thank You For Attending!
Final Questions?