2015 GNYADA MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY

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2015 GNYADA Membership Directory

OSHA’S TOP 10 AUTOMOTIVE VIOLATIONS

Hazard Communication

Hazard communication is critical because it requires dealers to inform and train employees properly,

develop employee protection programs, and give employees the hazard information they need to

participate in and support protective measures.

Under the Global Harmonization System (GHS) all chemical shipments must include a new Safety Data

Sheet. Replace all MSDS materials with SDS’s

Electrical Safety

Electricity can kill—even if a shock seems minor, it can

affect the heart. Electrical standards are designed to protect

employees exposed to dangers such as electric shock,

electrocution and fires. Circuit breakers and outlets should

be covered and the area around electrical panels should be

kept clear. Using the right type of cord (rated hard or extra

hard) is critical. Hand-held electrical tools should use a

3-wire cord and be plugged into a grounded receptacle, be

double insulated, or be powered by a low-voltage isolation

transformer.

General Duty Clause

Employers have an obligation to provide a workplace that is free from hazards that could cause serious

harm or death, to have rules in place to protect employees, and to comply with OSHA guidelines.

Personal Protective Equipment

Employers are required to assess the workplace to determine

if hazards are present, or likely to be present, and if they

necessitate the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Each affected employee must use the PPE selected to

protect them from hazards.

Spray finishing using flammable and

combustible materials

If your dealership is equipped with a spray booth, it

must include mechanical ventilation adequate to remove

flammable vapors.