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You See: A Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO). META Sees:
A positive finding that departments must have and
provide LOTO training for its employees. OSHA
[1910.132(f)]
You See: An outlet strip.
META Sees: An outlet strip
that should be nowhere
within range to the eyewash station. Possible
Electrical-water hazard
now exists.
You See: An eyewash station. META Sees: A
station not properly marked OSHA [1910.133
(a)(4)] and must have a 36 inch clearance.
Also, ANSI standard Z358.1-2009 states, eyewash stations must be located in areas that are
accessible to employees within 10 seconds
(roughly 55 feet) .
You See: A eye wash station checklist. META Sees: An inadequate
eye wash station weekly flushing and monitoring. OSHA uses reference ANSI Z358.1-2009 Standard (Section 7.5.2). that asks for weekly
testing. The system must be capable of delivering an uninterrupted 15
-minute flush without rust or other debris. Without weekly testing procedures your employees are without proper PPE and possible exposure to hazards (e.g. batteries explosion or other chemicals) in their
eyes