Hazard Log
Town Of Butner | ||||
Section: Water Treatment Plant
| Portable lamp powered by exenstion cord was badly damaged at lampholder end, and was run through window. | ||||
| Unit: Section: Building: Floor: Room: | Town Of Butner Water Treatment Plant Water Treatment Plant Outside Mechanical Room Chemical Room | Priority Severity: Probability: Fine: Accidents: Cost: | ASAP High Low $88.00 0 0 | |
| Category: Topic: Violation: Standard: | Electrical Flexible Cords Damaged Outer Insulation OSHA 1910.334(a)(2)(ii) | Inspector: Assigned: Status: Deadline: | DHHS Safety and Health Consultant Supervisor Active March 1, 2004 | |
| Regulatory Text If there is a defect or evidence of damage that might expose an employee to injury, the defective or damaged item shall be removed from service, and no employee may use it until repairs and tests necessary to render the equipment safe have been made. | Recommended Corrective Action Remove damaged cord. Only use cord in this location as temporary wiring, removing after use. | |||
| Actions Taken to Date: None Recorded. | ||||
 | Lampholders installed over and within 3 feet of Floculator liquid surface were not waterproof: bulbs were exposed to moisture from basins. | |||
| Unit: Section: Building: Floor: Room: | Town Of Butner Water Treatment Plant Water Treatment Plant Outside Outside Floculator Area | Priority Severity: Probability: Fine: Accidents: Cost: | Planned High Remote $88.00 0 0 | |
| Category: Topic: Violation: Standard: | Electrical Classified Locations Wet And Damp Locations OSHA 1910.305(j)(1)(iii) | Inspector: Assigned: Status: Deadline: | DHHS Safety and Health Consultant Supervisor Active March 1, 2004 | |
| Regulatory Text Lampholders installed in wet or damp locations shall be of the waterproof type. | Recommended Corrective Action Install lampholders which are listed as waterproof. | |||
| Actions Taken to Date: None Recorded. | ||||
| SCI-62 (corrosive, pH of 1.0) improperly handled and used; no eye wash or safety shower in area. | |||
| Unit: Section: Building: Floor: Room: | Town Of Butner Water Treatment Plant Water Treatment Plant 1. First Mechanical Room Pump Room | Priority Severity: Probability: Fine: Accidents: Cost: | ASAP Moderate High $250.00 0 0 | |
| Category: Topic: Violation: Standard: | First Aid Eyewash And/Or Safety Shower Eyewash And/Or Shower Needed OSHA 1910.151(c) | Inspector: Assigned: Status: Deadline: | DHHS Safety and Health Consultant Supervisor Active March 1, 2004 | |
| Regulatory Text Where the eyes or body of any person may be exposed to injurous corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body shall be provided within the work area for immediate emergency use. | Recommended Corrective Action Install a eyewash if splash into the eyes is reasonably anticipated, and install a safety shower if splash onto clothing or the body is reasonably anticipated. Equipment should be within 100 feet of the hazard, at most requiring no more than 10 seconds to reach (without use of eyes). Eyewash should be plumbed in, providing at least 15 minutes of flow at 1.5 liters (0.4 gallons) per minute, at a pressure not less than 30 psi but low enough to not be injurious to the user. The nozzles should be 33 to 45 inches from the floor, and 6 inches from the nearest obstruction, and aligned to allow water to reach both eyes simultaneously. Water temperature should be above freezing and not hotter than 100 degress F. The valve should be easy to operate, go from off to on in 1 second or less, and allow the water to remain on (without the user having to hold it on)until intentionally shut off. (Note: self-contained units are acceptable if they meet all the requirements above. Traditional plastic squeeze bottles are not acceptable alternatives since they do not contain the required 15 minutes of water flow.) Safety showers should be plumbed in, provide a water column not less than 82 inches nor more than 96 inches in height from the floor, and provide a minimum spray pattern of 20 inches in diameter. The center of the spray should be 16 inches away from the nearest obstruction, and enclosures (if used) should allow 34 inches of unobstructed area within. Showers should be capable of delivering 30 gallons per minute for at least 15 minutes, at a velocity not injurious to the user. Showers should be no further than 100 feet from the hazard, and must be reachable within 10 seconds (with eyes shut). The valve should be easily operable, should go from off to on in one second or less, and should remain on without the use of the user's hands until intentionally shut off. Both eyewashes and showers should be marked with a highly visible sign. Each should be tested weekly, with the date of the test and the tester's name recorded, along with any observed deficiencies. Deficiencies should be corrected as soon as possible. | |||
| Actions Taken to Date: 12-08-2003: Probability increased due to improper handing and use of chemical. [entered by Ed Preston] | ||||
| Employees improperly handling SCI-62 algicide (corrosive, pH of 1.0), inluding leaving a spill which has discolored the concrete. | |||
| Unit: Section: Building: Floor: Room: | Town Of Butner Water Treatment Plant Water Treatment Plant 1. First Mechanical Room Pump Room | Priority Severity: Probability: Fine: Accidents: Cost: | ASAP Moderate High $250.00 0 0 | |
| Category: Topic: Violation: Standard: | Hazard Communication Training Ineffective Training OSHA 1910.1200(h)(1) | Inspector: Assigned: Status: Deadline: | DHHS Safety and Health Consultant Supervisor Active March 1, 2004 | |
| Regulatory Text Employers shall provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new physical or health hazard the employees have not previously been trained about is introduced into their work area. | Recommended Corrective Action Provide information to employees about: (1) the requirements of 1910.1200; the operations in their work areas which involve hazardous chemicals; and (3) the location and availability of the written hazard communicaton program. Train employees in: (1) the methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical in their work area; (2) the physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area; (3) the measures the employee can take to protect him/herself from those hazards; (4) work practices, emergency procedures, and personal protective equipment available in the work area; and (5) the details of the hazard communication program, including how to read labels and MSDS, and how the employee can obtain and use the hazard information. Training should be for individual hazardous chemicals, but can be for chemical categories (i.e. flammable liquids, corrosive liquids, etc.) as long as specific information about the actual workplace chemicals (i.e. MSDS and labels) are readily available to the employees. | |||
| Actions Taken to Date: None Recorded. | ||||
| Sides of rotating large diameter shafts, and entirety of small diameter connecting shafts, are unguarded and exposed to employee contact. | |||
| Unit: Section: Building: Floor: Room: | Town Of Butner Water Treatment Plant Water Treatment Plant 1. First Mechanical Room Pump Room | Priority Severity: Probability: Fine: Accidents: Cost: | ASAP Moderate Moderate $125.00 0 0 | |
| Category: Topic: Violation: Standard: | Machine Guarding All Machines Lack of Effective Guarding OSHA 1910.212(a)(1) | Inspector: Assigned: Status: Deadline: | DHHS Safety and Health Consultant Supervisor Active March 1, 2004 | |
| Regulatory Text One or more methods of machine guarding shall be provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks. | Recommended Corrective Action Install guards over the exposed portions of rotating parts. The guard should prevent anyone - operator or other - from being able to come into contact with the moving parts of the machinery, even by accident. | |||
| Actions Taken to Date: None Recorded. | ||||
| No handrail on three enclosed concrete outdoor stairways (less than 44 inches in width) | |||
| Unit: Section: Building: Floor: Room: | Town Of Butner Water Treatment Plant Water Treatment Plant Outside Outside Building Sides And Outside Chemical Room | Priority Severity: Probability: Fine: Accidents: Cost: | ASAP Moderate Moderate $125.00 0 0 | |
| Category: Topic: Violation: Standard: | Fall Prevention Stairs Lack Of Handrails OSHA 1910.24(h) | Inspector: Assigned: Status: Deadline: | DHHS Safety and Health Consultant Supervisor Active March 1, 2004 | |
| Regulatory Text Handrails shall be provided on at least one side of closed stairways, preferably on the right side descending. | Recommended Corrective Action Install handrails on the right side descending of stairway. Handrails should be mounted directly to the wall using brackets, spaced no greater than 8 feet. Handrails should be mounted 30 to 34 inches above the nose of each step riser and 3 inches from the wall. The supporting brackets should not protrude above or through the handrail, so that the top and sides are smooth and unbroken for its length. The handrail should be rounded and provide a firm handhold if grasped while falling. Handrails should be at least 2 inches in diameter if hardwood or 1 1/2 inches in diameter if metal or plastic pipe. The ends should be turned into the supporting wall or otherwise arranged to prevent a protrusion hazard. The entire assembly must be able to withstand 200 pounds exerted in any direction. | |||
| Actions Taken to Date: 12-08-2003: Employee were under the impression that this building was an historic building; however, discussion with Division of Archives and History revealed that the building is not on the Federal Historical Register. | ||||
| Several confined spaces on site have not been evaluated for permit requirement: Sedimentation Basins, Sludge Holding Area, Flockulator Basins, Flow Meter Pit, electrical vaults, tanks, and pit beneath Main building. | ||||
| Unit: Section: Building: Floor: Room: | Town Of Butner Water Treatment Plant Water Treatment Plant Entire Building Facility-Wide Confined Spaces | Priority Severity: Probability: Fine: Accidents: Cost: | ASAP Moderate Moderate $125.00 0 0 | |
| Category: Topic: Violation: Standard: | Confined Spaces Written Program Site Evaluation OSHA 1910.146(a)(1) | Inspector: Assigned: Status: Deadline: | DHHS Safety and Health Consultant Supervisor Active March 1, 2004 | |
| Regulatory Text The employer shall evaluate the workplace to determine if any spaces are permit-required confined spaces. | Recommended Corrective Action Perform workplace evaluation and documentation per DHHS Safety and Health Program protocols. | |||
| Actions Taken to Date: 12-07-2003: DHHS confined space program development protocol provided to supervisor on December 8, 2003. DHHS Safety Consultant spent morning explaining and advising. [entered by Ed Preston] | ||||
| Platform used by employees to test water is railed by chain length fence around pond: height of fence above platform is 36 inches. | ||||
| Unit: Section: Building: Floor: Room: | Town Of Butner Water Treatment Plant Water Treatment Plant Outside Outside Clear Water Holding Pond | Priority Severity: Probability: Fine: Accidents: Cost: | ASAP Moderate Moderate $125.00 0 0 | |
| Category: Topic: Violation: Standard: | Fall Prevention Open-Sided Platforms Railing Of Insufficient Height OSHA 1910.23(e)(1) | Inspector: Assigned: Status: Deadline: | DHHS Safety and Health Consultant Supervisor Active March 1, 2004 | |
| Regulatory Text A standard railing shall consist of top rail, intermediate rail, and posts, and shall have a vertical height of 42 inches nominal from upper surface of top rail to floor, platform, runway, or ramp level. | Recommended Corrective Action Replace or modify railing to meet the specifications in 29 CFR 1910.23(e)(1) and the appropriate standard in 29 CFR 1910.23(e)(3)(i) - (v), depending on materials used. | |||
| Actions Taken to Date: 12-08-2003: Severity is increased by employees on 2nd and 3rd shift (working alone) using the platform, and lack of lights in this area. [entered by Ed PReston] | ||||
| Numerous spiders, including Black Widow spiders, were present on the cover to and within the electrical vault and flow meter pit. | ||||
| Unit: Section: Building: Floor: Room: | Town Of Butner Water Treatment Plant Water Treatment Plant Outside Outside Pits Outside Chemical Room | Priority Severity: Probability: Fine: Accidents: Cost: | Planned Moderate Low $62.00 0 0 | |
| Category: Topic: Violation: Standard: | Sanitation Workplace Conditions Vermin Control OSHA 1910.141(a)(5) | Inspector: Assigned: Status: Deadline: | DHHS Safety and Health Consultant Supervisor Active March 1, 2004 | |
| Regulatory Text Every enclosed workplace shall be constructed, equipped, and maintained, so far as reasonably practical, as to prevent the entrance or harborage of rodents, insects, and other vermin. A continuing and effective extermination program shall be instituted where their presence is detected. | Recommended Corrective Action Exterminate existing vermin, and make necessary changes to the workplace to prevent their presence. | |||
| Actions Taken to Date: None Recorded. | ||||
| Water stream from left side of eyewash shoots approximately 5 feet in the air when activated. | |||
| Unit: Section: Building: Floor: Room: | Town Of Butner Water Treatment Plant Water Treatment Plant Outside Outside Tank Farm | Priority Severity: Probability: Fine: Accidents: Cost: | Planned Moderate Low $62.00 0 0 | |
| Category: Topic: Violation: Standard: | First Aid Eyewash And/Or Safety Shower Improperly Installed Eyewash ANSI Z358.1-1990: 5.1.1 | Inspector: Assigned: Status: Deadline: | DHHS Safety and Health Consultant Supervisor Active March 1, 2004 | |
| Regulatory Text A means shall be provided to ensure that a controlled flow of flushing fluid is provided to both eyes simultaneously at a velocity low enough not to be injurious to the user. | Recommended Corrective Action Adjust the eyewash to meet the requirements of the standard. | |||
| Actions Taken to Date: None Recorded. | ||||
| No evidence of weekly tests on eyewashes at the facility. Eyewash at tank farm evidence that tests are not being performed. | ||||
| Unit: Section: Building: Floor: Room: | Town Of Butner Water Treatment Plant Water Treatment Plant Entire Building Facility-Wide Eyewash Stations | Priority Severity: Probability: Fine: Accidents: Cost: | Planned Moderate Low $62.00 0 0 | |
| Category: Topic: Violation: Standard: | First Aid Eyewash And/Or Safety Shower Weekly Tests ANSI Z358.1-1990: 5.5.1 | Inspector: Assigned: Status: Deadline: | DHHS Safety and Health Consultant Supervisor Active March 1, 2004 | |
| Regulatory Text Plumbed eyewash units shall be activated weekly to flush the line and to verify proper operation. | Recommended Corrective Action Activate the eyewash unit weekly. Document date of test and tester, and list any deficiencies noted. Ensure deficiencies are immediately addressed. | |||
| Actions Taken to Date: None Recorded. | ||||
| Pit in basement guarded by one strand of wire rope only: rope has sagged below 42 inches in height. | |||
| Unit: Section: Building: Floor: Room: | Town Of Butner Water Treatment Plant Water Treatment Plant Basement Mechanical Room The Pit Room | Priority Severity: Probability: Fine: Accidents: Cost: | Planned Moderate Low $62.00 0 0 | |
| Category: Topic: Violation: Standard: | Fall Prevention Open-Sided Platforms Railing Of Insufficient Height OSHA 1910.23(e)(1) | Inspector: Assigned: Status: Deadline: | DHHS Safety and Health Consultant Supervisor Active March 1, 2004 | |
| Regulatory Text A standard railing shall consist of top rail, intermediate rail, and posts, and shall have a vertical height of 42 inches nominal from upper surface of top rail to floor, platform, runway, or ramp level. | Recommended Corrective Action Replace or modify railing to meet the specifications in 29 CFR 1910.23(e)(1) and the appropriate standard in 29 CFR 1910.23(e)(3)(i) - (v), depending on materials used. | |||
| Actions Taken to Date: None Recorded. | ||||
| Automatic air intake louvers on the emergency generator are not protected from elements; tend to freeze over when exposed to frozen precipitation, increasing a negative pressure environment within the generator that makes opening and entering the unit via the metal door dangerous. | ||||
| Unit: Section: Building: Floor: Room: | Town Of Butner Water Treatment Plant Water Treatment Plant Outside Outside Emergency Generator | Priority Severity: Probability: Fine: Accidents: Cost: | As Resources Allow Low Moderate $75.00 0 0 | |
| Category: Topic: Violation: Standard: | Emergency Planning And Equipment Emergency Generators Heating, Cooling, And Ventilating NFPA 110-1996: 5-7.8 | Inspector: Assigned: Status: Deadline: | DHHS Safety and Health Consultant Supervisor Active March 1, 2004 | |
| Regulatory Text To ensure successful installations, consideration shall be given to adverse conditions such as heat; cold; dust; humidity; snow and ice accummulations around housings, louvers, and remote radiator fans; and prevailing winds blowing against radiator fan discharge air. (applicable via NFPA 101-1991: 31-1.3.9) | Recommended Corrective Action Install protective covering fro louvers to protect against accummulations of frozen precipition while allowing unit to function within design parameters. | |||
| Actions Taken to Date: None Recorded. | ||||
| Suspended platforms over Sedimentation Basins have no guardrails: water at environmental temperature (cold in winter), and distance between platform and water surface sufficient to prevent self-rescue. | |||
| Unit: Section: Building: Floor: Room: | Town Of Butner Water Treatment Plant Water Treatment Plant Outside Outside Sedimentation Basins | Priority Severity: Probability: Fine: Accidents: Cost: | As Resources Allow Low Moderate $75.00 0 0 | |
| Category: Topic: Violation: Standard: | Fall Prevention Open-Sided Platforms No Railings OSHA 1910.23(c)(3) | Inspector: Assigned: Status: Deadline: | DHHS Safety and Health Consultant Supervisor Active March 1, 2004 | |
| Regulatory Text Regardless of height, open-sided floors, walkways, platforms, or runways above or adjacent to dangerous equipment, pickling or galvanizing tanks, degreasing units, and similar hazards shall be guarded with a standard railing and toeboard. | Recommended Corrective Action Install a standard railing and toeboard on each affected open side. Standard railings should consist of a top and intermediate rail, with the top rail 42 inches from the platform and the intermediate rail halfway (approximately 21 inches). The top rail must be smooth and unobstructed its entire length, and supported by vertical posts. If wood, the top rail should be 2 X 4 spaced no more than 6 feet between post centers. If metal or plastic, the top rail should be 1 1/2 inch diameter spaced no more than 8 feet bwtween post centers. If structual steel, railings and posts should be 2 x 2 x 3/8 inch angles spaced 8 feet. Rail ends should be turned under to prevent a projection hazard, and the entire assembly should be so anchored to withstand 200 pounds in any direction. Toeboards whould be at least 4 feet in height, mounted no higher than 1/4 inches above the floor. Any openings should be no larger than 1 inch in greatest dimension. | |||
| Actions Taken to Date: 12-08-2003: Information unclear whether 2nd and 3rd shift employees must venture out onto platforms. If they do, the severity would increase since these shifts work alone, and would be trapped in the basin until the next shift, a period which could be as long as 8 hours. [entered by Ed Preston] | ||||
| Respirators - including SCBA and power air purifying respirators - observed at site but no longer appear to be needed. Employees not aware of any respirator program and not properly trained. | ||||
| Unit: Section: Building: Floor: Room: | Town Of Butner Water Treatment Plant Water Treatment Plant Entire Building Facility-Wide Facility-Wide | Priority Severity: Probability: Fine: Accidents: Cost: | Warning Only Low Low $38.00 0 0 | |
| Category: Topic: Violation: Standard: | Respirators Written Program No Program OSHA 1910.134(a)(2) | Inspector: Assigned: Status: Deadline: | DHHS Safety and Health Consultant Supervisor Active March 1, 2004 | |
| Regulatory Text Respirators shall be provided by the employer when such equipment is necessary to protect the health of the employee. The employer shall provide the respirators which are applicable and suitable for the purpose intended. The employer shall be responsible for the establishment and maintenance of a respiratory protection program which shall include the requirements in paragraph (c) of this section. | Recommended Corrective Action Establish and implement a written respirator program in accordance with 1910.134. Guidelines are available from the DHHS Safety and Health Program. | |||
| Actions Taken to Date: None Recorded. | ||||
| Floor holes for vertical pipes are not closed with fixed covers. | |||
| Unit: Section: Building: Floor: Room: | Town Of Butner Water Treatment Plant Water Treatment Plant 1. First Mechanical Room Pump Room | Priority Severity: Probability: Fine: Accidents: Cost: | Warning Only Low Low $38.00 0 0 | |
| Category: Topic: Violation: Standard: | Fall Prevention Floor Holes And Openings Floor Holes OSHA 1910.23(a)(9) | Inspector: Assigned: Status: Deadline: | DHHS Safety and Health Consultant Supervisor Active March 1, 2004 | |
| Regulatory Text Every floor hole into which persons cannot accidentally walk (on account of fixed machinery, equipment, or walls) shall be protected by a cover that leaves no openings more than 1 inch wide. The cover shall be securely held in place to prevent tools or materials from falling through. | Recommended Corrective Action Seal floor holes (openings more than 1 inch but less than 12 inches in its least dimension) with covers meeting the standard. | |||
| Actions Taken to Date: 12-08-2003: Probability is low due to the infrequency of employees in the basement area, balanced against handling (and spill) of SCI-62 algicide in area [entered by Ed Preston] | ||||
| Conduit and boxes in chemical room were not suitable for damp locations. | ||||
| Unit: Section: Building: Floor: Room: | Town Of Butner Water Treatment Plant Water Treatment Plant 1. First Mechanical Room Chemical Room | Priority Severity: Probability: Fine: Accidents: Cost: | Warning Only NonSerious Moderate $0.00 0 0 | |
| Category: Topic: Violation: Standard: | Electrical Classified Locations Wet And Damp Locations OSHA 1910.305(e)(1) | Inspector: Assigned: Status: Deadline: | DHHS Safety and Health Consultant Supervisor Active March 1, 2004 | |
| Regulatory Text Cabinets, cutout boxes, fittings, boxes, and panelboard enclosures in damp or wet locations shall be installed so as to prevent moisture or water from entering and accumlating within the enclosures. | Recommended Corrective Action Replace cutout boxes, junction boxes, outlet boxes, fittings, panel- and switchboard enclosures, and all similar equipment with equipment marked "Suitable for Damp Locations." | |||
| Actions Taken to Date: None Recorded. | ||||
| Temporary pole supplying feeder power to EPA monitoring building is collapsing, allowing insulated feeder lines to come within 8 feet of the ground. | ||||
| Unit: Section: Building: Floor: Room: | Town Of Butner Water Treatment Plant Water Treatment Plant Outside Outside Epa Monitoring Shack | Priority Severity: Probability: Fine: Accidents: Cost: | Warning Only NonSerious Moderate $0.00 0 0 | |
| Category: Topic: Violation: Standard: | Electrical Temporary Wiring Prohibited Use OSHA 1910.305(a)(2)(i) | Inspector: Assigned: Status: Deadline: | DHHS Safety and Health Consultant Supervisor Active March 1, 2004 | |
| Regulatory Text Temporary electrical power and lighting installations 600 volts, nominal, or less may be used only: (A) during and for remodeling, maintenance, repair, or demolition of structures or equipment, and similar activities; (B) for experimental or development work; and (C) for a period not to exceed 90 days for Christmas decorative lighting, carnivals, and similar purposes. | Recommended Corrective Action Remove temporary installation and install permanent electrical installation in compliance with NEC and, if applicable, NESC. | |||
| Actions Taken to Date: None Recorded. | ||||
| Several portable fire extinguishers not mounted and resting directly on the floor. | ||||
| Unit: Section: Building: Floor: Room: | Town Of Butner Water Treatment Plant Water Treatment Plant Entire Building Building-Wide Several Locations | Priority Severity: Probability: Fine: Accidents: Cost: | Warning Only NonSerious Low $0.00 0 0 | |
| Category: Topic: Violation: Standard: | Fire Prevention Portable Fire Extinguishers Extinguisher Not Mounted OSHA 1910.157(c)(1) | Inspector: Assigned: Status: Deadline: | DHHS Safety and Health Consultant Supervisor Active March 1, 2004 | |
| Regulatory Text The employer shall provide portable fire extinguishers and shall mount, locate, and identify them so that they are readily accessibld to employees without subjecting the employees to possible injury. | Recommended Corrective Action Mount the extinguisher so the mounting bracket is no higher than five (5) feet from the floor, and the base of the extinguisher is no lower than 4 inches from the floor. | |||
| Actions Taken to Date: None Recorded. | ||||
| Concrete stairs to top of clear well had no stair railings. | ||||
| Unit: Section: Building: Floor: Room: | Town Of Butner Water Treatment Plant Water Treatment Plant Outside Outside Clear Well | Priority Severity: Probability: Fine: Accidents: Cost: | Warning Only NonSerious Low $0.00 0 0 | |
| Category: Topic: Violation: Standard: | Fall Prevention Stairs Lack Of Handrails OSHA 1910.23(d)(1)(iii) | Inspector: Assigned: Status: Deadline: | DHHS Safety and Health Consultant Supervisor Active March 1, 2004 | |
| Regulatory Text Every flight of stairs having four or more risers shall be equipped with standard stair railings or standard handrails as specified: (iii) On stairways less than 44 inches wide having both sides open, one stair railing on each side. | Recommended Corrective Action Install a standard stair railing on each side of stair. Railing should be mounted directly to the wall using brackets or stand upright using vertical posts, spaced no greater than 8 feet. Railings should be mounted 30 to 34 inches above the nose of each step riser and 3 inches from the wall. The supporting brackets/posts should not protrude above or through the top rail, so that the top and sides are smooth and unbroken for its length. The railing should be rounded and provide a firm handhold if grasped while falling. Railings should be at least 2 inches in diameter if hardwood or 1 1/2 inches in diameter if metal or plastic pipe. The ends should be turned into the supporting wall or otherwise arranged to prevent a protrusion hazard. The entire assembly must be able to withstand 200 pounds exerted in any direction. | |||
| Actions Taken to Date: None Recorded. | ||||
| Cover missing on lampholder over sink, exposing bare bulb to potential damage. | ||||
| Unit: Section: Building: Floor: Room: | Town Of Butner Water Treatment Plant Water Treatment Plant 1. First Bathroom Chemical Room Bathroom | Priority Severity: Probability: Fine: Accidents: Cost: | Warning Only NonSerious Remote $0.00 0 0 | |
| Category: Topic: Violation: Standard: | General Recommendations Only Recommendations Only No Regulation Recommendation Only | Inspector: Assigned: Status: Deadline: | DHHS Safety and Health Consultant Supervisor Active March 1, 2004 | |
| Regulatory Text This is a recommendation based on best practices, and does not constitute a violation of safety and health regulations. | Recommended Corrective Action Replace cover over lampholder in bathroom. | |||
| Actions Taken to Date: None Recorded. | ||||
| Hearing protection required in Carbon R section; however, dosimeter readings indicate noise levels of less than 90 decibels. Employees unaware of hearing conservation program, and do not wear hearing protection in area. | ||||
| Unit: Section: Building: Floor: Room: | Town Of Butner Water Treatment Plant Water Treatment Plant 1. First Mechanical Room Carbon R Room | Priority Severity: Probability: Fine: Accidents: Cost: | Warning Only NonSerious Remote $0.00 0 0 | |
| Category: Topic: Violation: Standard: | Hearing Conservation Excessive Noise Dosimeter Reading Above 85 Decibels OSHA 1910.95(a) | Inspector: Assigned: Status: Deadline: | DHHS Safety and Health Consultant Supervisor Active March 1, 2004 | |
| Regulatory Text Protection against the effects of noise exposure shall be provided when the sound levels exceed those shown on Table G-16. | Recommended Corrective Action Evaluate plant to determine if a hearing conservation program and/or hearing protection is required. If employees are exposed to an average of 85 decibels or greater over an 8-hour period, then establish program, provide protection, train employees, and mark areas with Danger or Caution signs. If not, remove signs. | |||
| Actions Taken to Date: None Recorded. | ||||
| The cabinet containing safety eyewear and other safety equipment is located in the center of the room, requiring employees to traverse the "safety glasses required" area to reach the safety glasses. | ||||
| Unit: Section: Building: Floor: Room: | Town Of Butner Water Treatment Plant Water Treatment Plant 1. First Mechanical Room Chemical Room | Priority Severity: Probability: Fine: Accidents: Cost: | Warning Only NonSerious Remote $0.00 0 0 | |
| Category: Topic: Violation: Standard: | General Recommendations Only Recommendations Only No Regulation Recommendation Only | Inspector: Assigned: Status: Deadline: | DHHS Safety and Health Consultant Supervisor Active March 1, 2004 | |
| Regulatory Text This is a recommendation based on best practices, and does not constitute a violation of safety and health regulations. | Recommended Corrective Action Move the cabinet to the door of the room or outside the room. | |||
| Actions Taken to Date: None Recorded. | ||||
| Deisel tank label does not list appropriate hazard warnings. | ||||
| Unit: Section: Building: Floor: Room: | Town Of Butner Water Treatment Plant Water Treatment Plant Outside Outside Sludge Tank Side Of Building | Priority Severity: Probability: Fine: Accidents: Cost: | Warning Only NonSerious Remote $0.00 0 0 | |
| Category: Topic: Violation: Standard: | Hazard Communication Proper Labeling Unlabeled Container OSHA 1910.1200(f)(5) | Inspector: Assigned: Status: Deadline: | DHHS Safety and Health Consultant Supervisor Active March 1, 2004 | |
| Regulatory Text Except as provided in paragraphs (f)(6) and (f)(7) of this section, the employer shall ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace is labeled, tagged, or marked with the following information: (i) identity of the hazardous chemical contained therein,; and (ii) appropriate hazard warning labels...which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals.... | Recommended Corrective Action Label container with the proper name of the chemical and any pertinent hazard warnings. | |||
| Actions Taken to Date: None Recorded. | ||||
| Ladder on side of carbon tower is open so that anyone can use it. Employees report that patients from umstead sometimes scale the fence or find their way into this area. | ||||
| Unit: Section: Building: Floor: Room: | Town Of Butner Water Treatment Plant Water Treatment Plant Outside Outside Tank Farm | Priority Severity: Probability: Fine: Accidents: Cost: | Warning Only NonSerious Remote $0.00 0 0 | |
| Category: Topic: Violation: Standard: | General Recommendations Only Recommendations Only No Regulation Recommendation Only | Inspector: Assigned: Status: Deadline: | DHHS Safety and Health Consultant Supervisor Active March 1, 2004 | |
| Regulatory Text This is a recommendation based on best practices, and does not constitute a violation of safety and health regulations. | Recommended Corrective Action Place flat metal barrier, hinged on one side, over ladder rungs from ground to approximately 6 feet, to prevent unauthorized persons from using the ladder or gaining access to top of tank. | |||
| Actions Taken to Date: None Recorded. | ||||
| SCBA equipment has not been properly inspected. | ||||
| Unit: Section: Building: Floor: Room: | Town Of Butner Wastewater Treatment Plant Wastewater Treatment Plant 1. First Shop Maintenance Shop | Priority Severity: Probability: Fine: Accidents: Cost: | ASAP High Moderate $175.00 0 0 | |
| Category: Topic: Violation: Standard: | Respirators Equipment Inspection OSHA 1910.134(h)(3)(iii) | Inspector: Assigned: Status: Deadline: | DHHS Safety and Health Consultant Supervisor Active March 1, 2004 | |
| Regulatory Text In addition to the requirements of paragraphs (h)(3)(i) and (ii) of this section, self-contained breathing apparatus shall be inspected monthly. | Recommended Corrective Action Perform monthly inspections of SCBA to ensure: (1) cylinder is in a fully charged state, above 90% of the manufacturer's recommended pressure level; (2) the regulator and warning devices function properly; (3) proper respirator function; (4) tightness of connections, and (5) condition of facepiece, head straps, valves, connecting tube, and cylinders. Record monthly inspection on tag affixed to the respirator or maintained in the storage case. | |||
| Actions Taken to Date: None Recorded. | ||||
| No evidence of frequent inspections of chlorine hoist. | ||||
| Unit: Section: Building: Floor: Room: | Town Of Butner Wastewater Treatment Plant Wastewater Treatment Plant Outside Outside Chlorine Building | Priority Severity: Probability: Fine: Accidents: Cost: | ASAP High Moderate $175.00 0 0 | |
| Category: Topic: Violation: Standard: | Materials Handling Overhead Hoists Inspections ANSI B30.16-1981: 16-2.1.2 | Inspector: Assigned: Status: Deadline: | DHHS Safety and Health Consultant Supervisor Active March 1, 2004 | |
| Regulatory Text Items such as the following shall be inspected at intervals as defined in 16-2.1.1(b)(1). In addition, visual observations should be conducted during regular service for any damage or evidence of malfunction which appears between regular inspections. Any deficiencies such as listed below shall be carefully examined, and determination made as to whether they constitute a hazard.: | Recommended Corrective Action Conduct frequent inspections by the following schedule, based on use of the hoist: normal service - monthly; heavy service: - weekly to monthly; severe service - daily to weekly; infrequent service (more than a month between use): before and after each use. Inspect the following: (a) all functional operating mechanisms for misadjustment interfering with proper operation; (b) all functional operating mechanisms of electric or air powered hoists (should be checked without a load on the hook - care should be exercised - each motion shall be inched into its limit device or run in at slow speeds); (c) leakage in lines, valves, and other parts of air systems; (d) deformed, chemically damaged, or cracked hooks; (e) hook latches; (f) hoist rope; (g) hoist load chain; and (h) rope or load chain reeving (against manufacturer's recommendations). Records are not required by regulation, but strongly recommended. | |||
| Actions Taken to Date: None Recorded. | ||||
| SCBA equipment observed but improperly stored: staff were unaware of any respirator program and indicated they had not been properly trained. | ||||
| Unit: Section: Building: Floor: Room: | Town Of Butner Wastewater Treatment Plant Wastewater Treatment Plant 1. First Shop Maintenance Shop | Priority Severity: Probability: Fine: Accidents: Cost: | ASAP High Moderate $175.00 0 0 | |
| Category: Topic: Violation: Standard: | Respirators Written Program No Program OSHA 1910.134(a)(2) | Inspector: Assigned: Status: Deadline: | DHHS Safety and Health Consultant Supervisor Active March 1, 2004 | |
| Regulatory Text Respirators shall be provided by the employer when such equipment is necessary to protect the health of the employee. The employer shall provide the respirators which are applicable and suitable for the purpose intended. The employer shall be responsible for the establishment and maintenance of a respiratory protection program which shall include the requirements in paragraph (c) of this section. | Recommended Corrective Action Establish and implement a written respirator program in accordance with 1910.134. Guidelines are available from the DHHS Safety and Health Program. | |||
| Actions Taken to Date: None Recorded. | ||||
| Inoperable latch on the hook for the overhead hoist used for chlorine tanks. | ||||
| Unit: Section: Building: Floor: Room: | Town Of Butner Wastewater Treatment Plant Wastewater Treatment Plant Outside Outside Chlorine Building | Priority Severity: Probability: Fine: Accidents: Cost: | ASAP High Moderate $175.00 0 0 | |
| Category: Topic: Violation: Standard: | Materials Handling Overhead Hoists Hook Latches ANSI B30.16-1981: 16-1.2.9 | Inspector: Assigned: Status: Deadline: | DHHS Safety and Health Consultant Supervisor Active March 1, 2004 | |
| Regulatory Text Hooks shall be equipped with latches unless the application makes the use of the latch impractical. | Recommended Corrective Action Replace hook with one with a self-locking latch. Note: if claiming that the application makes the use of latches impractical, the burden of proof is on the employer. | |||
| Actions Taken to Date: None Recorded. | ||||
| No records of periodic inspections of chlorine hoist. | ||||
| Unit: Section: Building: Floor: Room: | Town Of Butner Wastewater Treatment Plant Wastewater Treatment Plant Outside Outside Chlorine Room | Priority Severity: Probability: Fine: Accidents: Cost: | ASAP High Moderate $175.00 0 0 | |
| Category: Topic: Violation: Standard: | Materials Handling Overhead Hoists Inspections ANSI B30.16-1981: 16-2.1.3 | Inspector: Assigned: Status: Deadline: | DHHS Safety and Health Consultant Supervisor Active March 1, 2004 | |
| Regulatory Text Complete inspections of the hoist shall be performed at intervals as defined in 16-2.1.1(b)(2). Any deficiencies ... shall be examined and determination made as to whether they constitute a hazard. | Recommended Corrective Action Conduct periodic inspections by the following schedule: normal service - yearly: heavy service - twice yearly; severe service - quarterly; infrequent service (greater than a year between use): before and after use. Inspection should include all items of frequent inspection (ANSI B30-16: 16-2.1.2) and the following: (a) external evidence of loose bolts, nuts, or rivets; (b) external evidence of worn, corroded, cracked, or distorted parts such as load blocks, suspension housing, chain attachments, clevises, yokes, suspension bolts, shafts, gears, bearing, pins, rollers, locking and clamping devices; (c) externail evidence of damage to hook retaining nuts or collars and pins and welds or rivets used to secure the retaining members; (d) external evidence of damage or excessive wear of load sprockets, idler sprockets, hand chain wheel, and drums or sheaves; (e) external evidence of excessive wear to motor or load brake; (f) electrical apparatus for signs of pitting or any deterioration of visible controller contacts; (g) external evidence of damage to supporting structure or trolley; (h) warning label; (i) end connections of ropes or load chains; and (j) hoist rope. Inspection records should be signed by the inspector and dated, and maintained on site until the next inspection. | |||
| Actions Taken to Date: None Recorded. | ||||
| No records available for hoist for chlorine tanks to indicate initial load test or testing following alterations or repairs. | ||||
| Unit: Section: Building: Floor: Room: | Town Of Butner Wastewater Treatment Plant Wastewater Treatment Plant Outside Outside Chlorine Building | Priority Severity: Probability: Fine: Accidents: Cost: | ASAP High Moderate $175.00 0 0 | |
| Category: Topic: Violation: Standard: | Materials Handling Overhead Hoists Load Test ANSI B30.16-1981: 16-2.2.2(b)(2) | Inspector: Assigned: Status: Deadline: | DHHS Safety and Health Consultant Supervisor Active March 1, 2004 | |
| Regulatory Text All hoists in which load sustaining parts have been altered, replaced, or repaired shall be dynamically tested as specified in 16-2.2.1(b)(1) and (2) by or under the direction of an appointed person and a record of the test should be made. The applied test load shall be at least equal to the rated load or greater as approved by the manufacturer. The replacement of load chain and rope is specifically excluded from this hoist test; however, a functional test of the hoist under a normal operating load should be made prior to putting the hoist back in service. | Recommended Corrective Action Conduct a load test of the hoist, testing lifting and lowering and the operation of the brake. Test load should be 125% of the rated load, but 100% of the rated load is acceptable under this standard. Also check hook and rope to ensure they are rated for the load, and have a qualified person (representative of the manufacturer or PE) ensure the suspension/anchorages are adequate as well. | |||
| Actions Taken to Date: None Recorded. | ||||
| Several openings within circuit breaker panel where breakers have been removed | |||
| Unit: Section: Building: Floor: Room: | Town Of Butner Wastewater Treatment Plant Wastewater Treatment Plant 1. First Break Room Main Building Break Room | Priority Severity: Probability: Fine: Accidents: Cost: | ASAP High Low $88.00 0 0 | |
| Category: Topic: Violation: Standard: | Electrical Cabinets, Boxes, And Fittings Unused Openings Not Effectively Closed OSHA 1910.305(b)(1) | Inspector: Assigned: Status: Deadline: | DHHS Safety and Health Consultant Supervisor Active March 1, 2004 | |
| Regulatory Text Unused openings in cabinets, boxes, and fittings shall be effectively closed. | Recommended Corrective Action Install knockouts in openings to close them. Knockouts must be substantially similar to the wall of the cabinet. | |||
| Actions Taken to Date: None Recorded. | ||||
| Several confined spaces observed at site; employees unsure of existance of permit-required confined space evaluation or written program. | ||||
| Unit: Section: Building: Floor: Room: | Town Of Butner Wastewater Treatment Plant Wastewater Treatment Plant Entire Building Facility-Wide Confined Spaces | Priority Severity: Probability: Fine: Accidents: Cost: | ASAP Moderate Moderate $125.00 0 0 | |
| Category: Topic: Violation: Standard: | Confined Spaces Written Program Site Evaluation OSHA 1910.146(a)(1) | Inspector: Assigned: Status: Deadline: | DHHS Safety and Health Consultant Supervisor Active March 1, 2004 | |
| Regulatory Text The employer shall evaluate the workplace to determine if any spaces are permit-required confined spaces. | Recommended Corrective Action Perform workplace evaluation and documentation per DHHS Safety and Health Program protocols. | |||
| Actions Taken to Date: None Recorded. | ||||
| Distance between wheel and edge of work rest was greater than 1/8 inch. | ||||
| Unit: Section: Building: Floor: Room: | Town Of Butner Wastewater Treatment Plant Wastewater Treatment Plant 1. First Shop Maintenance Shop | Priority Severity: Probability: Fine: Accidents: Cost: | ASAP Moderate Moderate $125.00 0 0 | |
| Category: Topic: Violation: Standard: | Machine Guarding Abrasive Wheel Machinery Work Rest OSHA 1910.215(a)(4) | Inspector: Assigned: Status: Deadline: | DHHS Safety and Health Consultant Supervisor Active March 1, 2004 | |
| Regulatory Text Work rests shall be kept adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one-eighth inch to prevent the work from being jammed between the wheel and the work rest, which may cause wheel breakage. | Recommended Corrective Action Adjust the work rest so that there is 1/8 inch or less between the wheel and the edge of the work rest. Monitor weekly and re-adjust as necessary. | |||
| Actions Taken to Date: None Recorded. | ||||
| There was no tongue guard on bench grinder. | ||||
| Unit: Section: Building: Floor: Room: | Town Of Butner Wastewater Treatment Plant Wastewater Treatment Plant 1. First Shop Maintenance Shop | Priority Severity: Probability: Fine: Accidents: Cost: | ASAP Moderate Moderate $125.00 0 0 | |
| Category: Topic: Violation: Standard: | Machine Guarding Abrasive Wheel Machinery Tongue Guards OSHA 1910.215(b)(9) | Inspector: Assigned: Status: Deadline: | DHHS Safety and Health Consultant Supervisor Active March 1, 2004 | |
| Regulatory Text Safety guards of the types described in subparagraphs (3) and (4) of this paragraph, where the operator stands in front of the opening, shall be constructed so that the peripheral protecting member can adjusted to the constantly decreasing diameter of the wheel. The maximum angular exposure of the wheel spindle as specified in paragraphs (b)(3) and (4) of this section shall never be exceeded, and the distance between the wheel periphery and the adjustable tongue or the end of the peripheral member at the top shall never exceed one-fourth inch. | Recommended Corrective Action Adjust the tongue guard so that the edge facing the wheel is 1/4 inch or less from the wheel. Monitor weekly and readjust as necessary. | |||
| Actions Taken to Date: None Recorded. | ||||
| Empty SCBA respirator stored with full ones, without tag or other notification that it was out of service | ||||
| Unit: Section: Building: Floor: Room: | Town Of Butner Wastewater Treatment Plant Wastewater Treatment Plant 1. First Shop Maintenance Shop | Priority Severity: Probability: Fine: Accidents: Cost: | ASAP Moderate Moderate $125.00 0 0 | |
| Category: Topic: Violation: Standard: | Respirators Equipment Inspection OSHA 1910.134(h)(4) | Inspector: Assigned: Status: Deadline: | DHHS Safety and Health Consultant Supervisor Active March 1, 2004 | |
| Regulatory Text The employer shall ensure that respirators that fail an inspection or are otherwise found to be defective are removed from service, and are discarded or repaired or adjusted in accordance with the following procedures: [1910.134(h)(4)(i)-(iii)]. | Recommended Corrective Action Remove respirator from service, tag out of service, and store in a separate location until it can be properly discarded, repaired, or adjusted. Repairs and adjustment must: (1) only be made by appropriately trained persons, (2) only use the manufacturer's NIOSH-approved parts designed for the respirator; and (3) be made according to the manufacturer's recommendations and specifications. Reducing and admission valves, regulators, and alarms can only be adjusted or repaired by a technican authorized by the manufacturer. | |||
| Actions Taken to Date: None Recorded. | ||||
| Compressed gas cylinders not secured against falling. | ||||
| Unit: Section: Building: Floor: Room: | Town Of Butner Wastewater Treatment Plant Wastewater Treatment Plant 1. First Storage Room Chlorine Neutralize Building | Priority Severity: Probability: Fine: Accidents: Cost: | Planned Moderate Low $62.00 0 0 | |
| Category: Topic: Violation: Standard: | Compressed Gas Cylinders Storage Securing Cylinders NCSBC Vol V: 3003.3.3 | Inspector: Assigned: Status: Deadline: | DHHS Safety and Health Consultant Supervisor Active March 1, 2004 | |
| Regulatory Text Compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks shall be secured to prevent falling caused by contact, vibration or seismic activity. (see also OSHA 1910.101(b) and CGA P-1: 3.3.1.) | Recommended Corrective Action Secure cylinders in one of the following methods: (1) secure to a fixed object with one or more restraints; (2) secure on a cart designed to move cylinders; (3) nest in warehouse or filling/servicing area; (4) secure within a rack or framework designed for the purpose. | |||
| Actions Taken to Date: None Recorded. | ||||
| Dosimeter reading of 99 decibels | ||||
| Unit: Section: Building: Floor: Room: | Town Of Butner Wastewater Treatment Plant Wastewater Treatment Plant 1. First Mechanical Room Turbine Room | Priority Severity: Probability: Fine: Accidents: Cost: | Planned Moderate Low $62.00 0 0 | |
| Category: Topic: Violation: Standard: | Hearing Conservation Excessive Noise Dosimeter Reading Above 85 Decibels OSHA 1910.95(a) | Inspector: Assigned: Status: Deadline: | DHHS Safety and Health Consultant Supervisor Active March 1, 2004 | |
| Regulatory Text Protection against the effects of noise exposure shall be provided when the sound levels exceed those shown on Table G-16. | Recommended Corrective Action (1) Determine amount of time employees are exposed to noise levels in an 8-hour day. If above the following, a hearing conservation program is required: 90 - 8 hours; 92 - 6 hours; 95 - 4 hours; 97 - 3 hours; 100 - 2 hours; 102 - 90 minutes; 105 - 1 hour; 110 - 30 minutes; 115 - 15 minutes; > 115 - program automatically required. (2) If employees are exposed in the same day to other areas with noise levels above 85 dB, conduct noise monitoring to determine actual noise exposure. If 8-hour TWA level is above 85, a program is required. (3) Determine and install any engineering controls and/or administrative controls that will bring the noise level below 85 dB. (4) if noise level is above 85 dB, select hearing protection which will bring noise exposure below action level, train employees in its use, and post the area with Caution signs requiring hearing protection. | |||
| Actions Taken to Date: None Recorded. | ||||
| No railings between tank and interior runway; employees walk runway for cleaning purposes. | |||
| Unit: Section: Building: Floor: Room: | Town Of Butner Wastewater Treatment Plant Wastewater Treatment Plant Outside Outside Sludge Tank | Priority Severity: Probability: Fine: Accidents: Cost: | As Resources Allow Low Moderate $75.00 0 0 | |
| Category: Topic: Violation: Standard: | Fall Prevention Open-Sided Platforms No Railings OSHA 1910.23(c)(3) | Inspector: Assigned: Status: Deadline: | DHHS Safety and Health Consultant Supervisor Active March 1, 2004 | |
| Regulatory Text Regardless of height, open-sided floors, walkways, platforms, or runways above or adjacent to dangerous equipment, pickling or galvanizing tanks, degreasing units, and similar hazards shall be guarded with a standard railing and toeboard. | Recommended Corrective Action Select (a) or (b): (a) Install a standard railing and toeboard on each affected open side. Standard railings should consist of a top and intermediate rail, with the top rail 42 inches from the platform and the intermediate rail halfway (approximately 21 inches). The top rail must be smooth and unobstructed its entire length, and supported by vertical posts. If wood, the top rail should be 2 X 4 spaced no more than 6 feet between post centers. If metal or plastic, the top rail should be 1 1/2 inch diameter spaced no more than 8 feet bwtween post centers. If structual steel, railings and posts should be 2 x 2 x 3/8 inch angles spaced 8 feet. Rail ends should be turned under to prevent a projection hazard, and the entire assembly should be so anchored to withstand 200 pounds in any direction. Toeboards whould be at least 4 feet in height, mounted no higher than 1/4 inches above the floor. Any openings should be no larger than 1 inch in greatest dimension. (b) Equip employees with fall restrain system (i.e. harness and lanyard, with permanently mounted horizontal lifeline) that will prevent them from falling into the tank or into the drainage opening. | |||
| Actions Taken to Date: None Recorded. | ||||
| Items stored in front of electrical panel | ||||
| Unit: Section: Building: Floor: Room: | Town Of Butner Wastewater Treatment Plant Wastewater Treatment Plant 1. First Break Room Main Building Break Room | Priority Severity: Probability: Fine: Accidents: Cost: | Warning Only NonSerious Moderate $0.00 0 0 | |
| Category: Topic: Violation: Standard: | Electrical Cabinets, Boxes, And Fittings Storage In Front Of Electrical Panel OSHA 1910.303(g)(1)(ii) | Inspector: Assigned: Status: Deadline: | DHHS Safety and Health Consultant Supervisor Active March 1, 2004 | |
| Regulatory Text Working space required by this subpart may not be used for storage. | Recommended Corrective Action Remove items from within the working space in front of electrical equipment as follows: 3 feet from the face of the equipment outward, 30 inches side to side, and from the floor to 6 1/2 feet in height. | |||
| Actions Taken to Date: None Recorded. | ||||
| No evidence of monthly checks of fire extinguishers. | ||||
| Unit: Section: Building: Floor: Room: | Town Of Butner Wastewater Treatment Plant Wastewater Treatment Plant Entire Building Facility-Wide All Areas | Priority Severity: Probability: Fine: Accidents: Cost: | Warning Only NonSerious Moderate $0.00 0 0 | |
| Category: Topic: Violation: Standard: | Fire Prevention Portable Fire Extinguishers No Record Of Monthly Checks OSHA 1910.157(e)(2) | Inspector: Assigned: Status: Deadline: | DHHS Safety and Health Consultant Supervisor Active March 1, 2004 | |
| Regulatory Text Portable extinguishers or hose used in lieu thereof under paragraph (d)(3) of this section shall be visually inspected monthly. | Recommended Corrective Action Conduct visual inspection of each fire extinguisher, and record inspection on tag on extinguisher. Visual inspection should check for the following: (1) extinguisher is in designated location; (2) operating instructions are facing outward; (3) pressure gauge is in proper range;(4) nozzle is not cracked or clogged; (5) access not blocked by other items; (6) tamper Indicators and seals are unbroken; (7) no corrosion, leakage, or physical damage; (8) extinguisher is full (test by hefting); (9) the annual inspection tag is in place; and (10) powder has been loosened by inverting/shaking (dry chemical only). If extinguisher fails any part, remove from service and immediately notify the vendor, owner, and supervisor of the area. | |||
| Actions Taken to Date: None Recorded. | ||||
| Locks were used on outdoor valves to mark them out of service, but did not lock them out. | ||||
| Unit: Section: Building: Floor: Room: | Town Of Butner Wastewater Treatment Plant Wastewater Treatment Plant Outside Outside Concrete Valve Area | Priority Severity: Probability: Fine: Accidents: Cost: | Warning Only NonSerious Remote $0.00 0 0 | |
| Category: Topic: Violation: Standard: | Lock Out/Tag Out Locks And Tags Improper Usage OSHA 1910.147(c)(5)(ii) | Inspector: Assigned: Status: Deadline: | DHHS Safety and Health Consultant Supervisor Active March 1, 2004 | |
| Regulatory Text Lockout devices and tagout devices shall be singularly identified; shall be the only devices used for controlling energy; shall not be used for other purposes;.... | Recommended Corrective Action Use official locking and tagging devices only for control of energy. | |||
| Actions Taken to Date: None Recorded. | ||||
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