Avoid Installing Safety Problems

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Guest Post- James Pryor II, ASH,Inc. Safety Consultants
One of the most frequently cited OSHA violations in precision machining is 29CFR1910.305 Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use.
The citations do not center around the factory assembled equipment-they predominatly cover how we install itin our shops the installation.
It is the installation where most problems arise.

2003_1030ShangpltsDAY10119 — Probably not the best install: look at electrical box and wiring...

Here are 6 points of installation concern:

Temporary Wiring
Temporary electrical power
Temporary electrical installations
Cable Trays
Cabinets, boxes, and fittings
Flexible cords and cables

The equipment installation is where most problems arise. Metal raceways, cable trays, cable armor, cable sheath, enclosures, frames, fittings, and other metal noncurrent-carrying parts that are to serve as grounding conductors are a few of the areas covered in this standard.

Ten Points for Effective Lock Out Tagout

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Post by James Pryor II American Safety And Health Management Consultants, Inc.
Your shops’s LOCKOUT /TAGOUT program is the “key” to safety on machinery and equipment repair and maintenance operations.

An effective and stringent LOCKOUT/ TAGOUT program provides critical protection for employees during repairs and maintenance.
Here are a few checklist items to evaluate your Lockout Tagout program.
1. Review OSHA 29CFR1910.147 the Federal Lockout/Tagout regulation.
2. Review Requirements for Lockout/ Tagout devices- they must be durable, standardized, substantial and identifiable.
3. Review all equipment requiring Lockout/Tagout- for example Locks, Blocks, Chains, Multi lock hasps and other devices. They must be durable, standardized, substantial and identifiable.
4. Review your procedures for equipment where Lockout/Tagout is required.
5. Insure AFFECTED and authorized employees are trained in Lockout / Tagout procedures initially and annually thereafter.
6. Insure training for both AFFECTED and AUTHORIZED employees is conducted whenever there is a change in equipment or procedures.
7. Keep employees informed when equipment is being repaired or serviced .
8. Stay alert and use common sense when Lockout/ Tagout procedures are in place.
9. Keep written records of all Lockout Tagout Hazardous Energy Control Training.
10. And of course, every time you are out in the shop make certain that your team is following your procedures.
Are they being followed ? Are they effective?
What is the best way that you have found to convince employees of the importance of hazardous energy control?
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OSHA Top 10 Training Citations For The Precision Machining Industry

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The link in this post will take you to a table of the Top 10 Training Citations by OSHA for the Precision Machining Industry.
James Pryor II, Vice President with American Safety and Health Management Consultants Inc. (Ash,Inc.) has reviewed the latest available OSHA citations information and compiled this list of the Top 10 Most Cited Training Violations for the precision machining industry.
This listing also includes the OSHAweb link to information regarding each area , and training frequency and record retention information.
This is an example of a “Tool You Can Use” from PMPA to help you keep your shop compliant, competitive, and citation free.

OSHAviolation — Don't let this happen to you! Train!

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