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Is ventilation equipment provided for removal of contaminants from such operations as production grinding,
buffing, spray painting, and/or vapor decreasing, and is it operating properly?
Do employees complain about dizziness, headaches, nausea, irritation, or other factors of discomfort when
they use solvents or other chemicals?
Is there a dermatitis problem--do employees complain about skin dryness, irritation, or sensitization?
Have you considered the use of an industrial hygienist or environmental health specialist to evaluate your
operation?
If internal combustion engines are used, is carbon monoxide kept within acceptable levels?
Is vacuuming used, rather than blowing or sweeping dusts whenever possible for clean up?
Are materials, which give off toxic asphyxiant, suffocating or anesthetic fumes, stored in remote or isolated
locations when not in use?
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES COMMUNICATION
Is there a list of hazardous substances used in your workplace?
Is there a written hazard communication program dealing with Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) labeling,
and employee training?
Who is responsible for MSDSs, container labeling, employee training?
Is each container for a hazardous substance (i.e. vats, bottles, storage tanks,) labeled with product identity and
a hazard warning (communication of the specific health hazards and physical hazards)?
Is there a Material Safety Data Sheet readily available for each hazardous substance used?
How will you inform other employers whose employees share the same work area where the hazardous
substances are used?
Is there an employee training program for hazardous substances?
Does this program include:
An explanation of what an MSDS is and how to use and obtain one?
MSDS contents for each hazardous substance or class of substances?
Explanation of "Right to Know"?
Identification of where employees can see the employer's written hazard communication program and where
hazardous substances are present in their work area?
The physical and health hazards of substances in the work area, how to detect their presence, and specific
protective measures to be used?
Details of the hazard communication program, including how to use the labeling system and MSDSs?
How employees will be informed of hazards of non-routine tasks, and hazards of unlabeled pipes?
ELECTRICAL
Are your workplace electricians familiar with the Cal/OSHA Electrical Safety Orders?
Do you specify compliance with Cal/OSHA for all contract electrical work?
Are all employees required to report as soon as practicable any obvious hazard to life or property observed in
connection with electrical equipment or lines?
Are employees instructed to make preliminary inspections and/or appropriate tests to determine what
conditions exist before starting work on electrical equipment or lines?
When electrical equipment or lines are to be serviced, maintained or adjusted, are necessary switches
opened, locked-out and tagged whenever possible?
Are portable electrical tools and equipment grounded or of the double insulated type?
Are electrical appliances such as vacuum cleaners, polishers, vending machines grounded?
Do extension cords being used have a grounding conductor?
Are multiple plug adapters prohibited?
Are ground-fault circuit interrupters installed on each temporary 15 or 20 ampere, 120 volt AC circuit at
locations where construction, demolition, modifications, alterations or excavations are being performed?
Are all temporary circuits protected by suitable disconnecting switches or plug connectors at the junction with
permanent wiring?
Is exposed wiring and cords with frayed or deteriorated insulation repaired or replaced promptly?
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