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(1) Containers are stored under a stairway. Do not store
flammable or combustible liquids, including stock for sale,
where they would limit use of exits, stairways, or areas
normally used for the safe exit of people.
(2) No fire extinguisher or extinguishing system. Make suitable
fire control devices available at locations where flammable or
combustible liquids are stored.
(3) Containers are blocking the aisle way. Maintain adequate
aisles for unobstructed movement of personnel.
(4) Cardboard boxes (trash) are stored near the containers. Keep
combustible waste material and residues to a minimum, stored
in covered metal receptacles and disposed of daily.
(5) Containers are unlabeled/improperly labeled. The employer
must ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the
workplace is labeled, tagged, or marked with the identity of
the chemical and an appropriate hazard warning.

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1) The eyewash station is blocked. The pallet box
and parked pallet jack are blocking access to the
emergency eyewash station.
2) Poor housekeeping. A coil of wire is on the floor,
and a piece of cardboard is on the pallet truck.
3) Poor location for tool box. Tool box is located
under the mezzanine's swinging gates with no toe
board protection. If someone was working on the
mezzanine, items could fall onto the person below.

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1) Electrical panel is blocked. Proper clearance area is
blocked by the box.
2) Circuit breaker is blocked. Overcurrent device is
blocked by the box and may be subject to physical
damage. Fire danger may be increased by
combustible material.
3) Fire Extinguisher is blocked. Fire extinguisher is
blocked by the box and not readily accessible. Box
may pose injury to employee attempting to retrieve
the fire extinguisher.
4) Use the right fire extinguisher. Fires are classified as
A, B, C, and D, depending on the type of materials
that are involved in the fire. Base fire extinguisher
selection on the type of workplace hazards that are
likely cause or contribute to a fire.
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1) Fire Extinguisher is blocked. Fire extinguisher is
blocked by the cart and not readily accessible. The cart
may pose injury to employees attempting to retrieve
the fire extinguisher.
2) Fire Hose is blocked. Fire hose is blocked by the cart
and not readily accessible. The cart may pose injury to
employees attempting to retrieve the fire hose.
3) Verify that inspections have been performed. Fire
extinguishers and hoses must be visually inspected
monthly, and subjected to an annual maintenance
check.
4) Use the right fire extinguisher. Fires are classified as A,
B, C, and D, depending on the type of materials that
are involved in the fire. Base fire extinguisher
selection on the type of workplace hazards that are
likely cause or contribute to a fire.
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1) The forks are raised while the forklift is moving.
When moving, always have the unloaded forks no
more than six inches high.
2) The driver is not wearing the seat belt. If the forklift is
equipped with a seat belt, it must be used.
3) Load backrest extension. Some regulators require
forklifts to have a vertical load backrest extension
unless the height of the load presents a possibility that
it will tip back onto the operator. Often, low lift
vehicles, such as the one pictured, do not have
extended load backrests.
4) The operator should be wearing safety glasses. Most
industrial settings involve dust or other flying particles
that can cause eye injuries, though these hazards aren’t
evident in the picture.
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1) The forks are raised while the operator is off the
vehicle. The forks should be lowered and the controls
neutralized.
2) One employee appears to be under the forks. Never
pass under the elevated forks.
3) Debris should have been cleared before driving into
the area. The employees are picking up boxes and
debris from the floor. This should have been done
before the forklift entered the area. If items were
knocked over or fell off the pallet, the forks should
have been lowered before the operator stepped off the
truck.
4) A fire extinguisher is missing from the far left of the
picture. Where the employer has provided portable
fire extinguishers for use by employees, they must be
accessible and identified.
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1) Employee is facing away from the ladder. When
ascending or descending, the climber must face the ladder.
2) Metal spreader is not locked in the open position. Ladder
may be unstable, causing climber to fall.
3) Employee is carrying an awkward load.
4) Employee is wearing sandals. Proper footwear should be
worn.
5) Ladder is blocking a potential exit route. Ladders shall not
be placed in front of doors opening toward the ladder
unless the door is blocked upon, locked, or guarded.
6) Ladder step blocked. Keep ladder steps clear of
obstructions.
7) Nylon webbing hanging on ladder step. Do not place
materials on ladder steps because they create a fall hazard.
8) Door window is covered. Obstructs vision and prevents
view of conditions on other side of the door.
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1) Not wearing proper PPE. Eye protection, such as safety
glasses or a face shield, must be worn when employee is
exposed to eye hazards from flying particles. Shirt
should be made of flame-retardant material.
2) Sparks from grinding wheel may ignite flammable and
combustible material in work area. Paint and acetylene
torch should be removed. Rags should be removed from
immediate work area.
3) It is a good safety practice to secure the metal part being
ground with a vice or a clamp.
4) Electrical outlet box is not used in the manner for which
it is designed. Electrical equipment must be installed and
used according to the instructions included in the listing
or labeling.
5) Standing on electrical cords. Flexible cords (extension
cords) cannot be run across floors.
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1) The access gate to the upper area is open. The gate
should only be open when in use. Also, the leg of a
table is over the gate.
2) One person is in an area with no guardrail or other
means of fall protection. The area should have a
standard guardrail, or the employee should have
another approved form of fall protection.
3) Two people are using poor ergonomic techniques.
They should not be handing items to each other in this
manner.
4) A cord is on the floor beneath the feet of one worker.
Cords should not be run across floors, as they could
be damaged or create a tripping hazard.
5) Mezzanine area. It is a safe practice to guard bare
light bulbs to prevent worker contact.
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1. Unattended visitor. Obviously this repair
person isn’t where he should be. It may
leave you wondering, “Is he really a repair
person or someone casing the place?”

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1) Not wearing proper PPE. The employee should be wearing personal
protective equipment including gloves, goggles (and possibly a face
shield), and a splash apron.
2) Stable working platform. The stool does not make a stable surface
for handling chemicals. The employee should use a stable working
surface.
3) The label on a stored container is smeared. A container on the shelf
(behind the gloves) has a dirty label. If the hazard information on
the label is not legible, the label should be replaced.
4) Fire Protection. Flammable or combustible liquids must be
transferred in approved areas with spill controls and ignition
controls, including grounding.
5) Storage of materials. Some stored items on the shelves stick out into
the aisle, or appear likely to fall. They should be secured or moved
to a lower shelf.
6) Material Safety Data Sheets. The employee does not need to have an
MSDS on-hand. However, he should know where to find it.
7) Eye Wash Stations. Although an eyewash station is not visible in the
photograph, a station is located within 10 seconds of travel time
from the hazard.
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1) Bad lifting technique. Lift with your legs, not
your back. Bend at the knees, not at the waist.
2) Carrying too many items. Unable to see over
packages. Uneven (unstable) stacking. Wear foot
protection where there's a risk of heavy items
falling onto the feet .
3) Mat on floor is turned up. Tripping hazard.
4) Foot protection. Employees must wear protective
footwear when heavy items may fall on their feet..
In addition, many industry settings also require
safety glasses and/or hearing protection. The PPE
required depends on the hazards that exist.

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1) Unsafe lift. Carrying too many items to see
over them. Although it is not required by
OSHA, it is a good safety practice to use the
handrail when ascending and decending
stairways.
2) Trash on stairs.
3) Foot protection. Employees must wear
protective footwear when heavy items may
fall on the feet.

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