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2017
MEMBERSHIP
DIRECTORY
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OSHA’S TOP 10 AUTOMOTIVE VIOLATIONS
No Hazard Communication (HAZCOM) Program
Employers must have a written HAZCOM plan and inform
workers about the safety of any chemicals at the jobsite
— everything from cans of WD-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.
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.
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.
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.
Unqualified Forklift Operators
All operators of forklifts or motorized hand
trucks must be over the age of 18 and must
be trained and regularly evaluated on that
specific truck. Do not overload forklifts
with heavier cargo than they are
designated to carry. Lift mechanisms
must be tested and, when necessary,
repaired or upgraded.
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