GNYADA 2019 Membership Directory & Services Guide

OSHA’S TOP 10 AUTOMOTIVE VIOLATIONS

Violating the General Duty Clause This is the employer’s requirement to provide a hazard-free workplace. Inspectors may cite tripping hazards, spill concerns, precariously stacked heavy items, oversupplied electrical areas, or even unclean service centers as violations. No Hazard Communication (HAZCOM) Program Employers must have a written HAZCOM plan, maintain training logs, and inform workers about the safety of any chemicals at the jobsite—everything from cans ofWD-40 to drums of motor oil.Workers must know how to respond to incidents of exposure or ingestion, and how to participate in protective measures. Dangerous Electrical Setups Electrical safety violations include dangling wires, uncased wires, or uncoiled wires strewn in a walking area. Circuit breakers and outlets should be covered, and electrical panels should be kept clear. Outlets should not be overloaded (more plugs than designed to hold). All electrical and extension cords should be in good working condition. Unsafe Abrasive Wheel The rule is for the wheel’s maximum opening to be set at 1/8‐inch. Any adjustments to widen or increase that exposure area is a violation. When operating the wheel, eye protection must be worn.

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No Respiratory Protection Program Employees at risk of breathing air toxins must be trained in respirator usage. A written program must be developed and updated if workplace conditions affecting air contaminants or ventilation change. No Emergency Action Plan Dealers must have thorough procedures for reporting emergencies and evacuating if necessary. Violations would include a failure to have such procedures or having incomplete policies that lack details about alarm systems, rescue or medical response processes, scheduled drills, etc.