We have some wooden shelving at a satallite facility that was hand made, not purchased. I am needing to determine maximum capacity of each level for labelling and compliance purposes. Is there a simple formula for figuring this?
We have a compressor room with 480v electrical mains housed inside. There are double doors on each end of this room. The department where this is located is undergoing a complete layout update. The question has been posed as to weather or not the dual egress is required or can they remove one...
We are an aluminum product fabrication facility. One of our products is being considered for a process and design modification which would put the product being spot welded at multiple build stations. We currently do all welding, regardless of type or duration, inside enclosed and protected...
We are a large manufacturer that uses literally hundreds of mechanical punch presses. They are 12 ton, foot pedal triggered models for the most part. We have a very detailed lockout tagout program complete with specific lockout procedures posted on each machine. There has been some debate on...
I am looking for some specific welding curtain height requirements. Everything I've found so far just says that it should accomodate ventilation at ground level and prevent exposure to the arc. Is there a source out there that gives some guidelines on this subject?
We use ear plugs and ear muffs in combination at more than one process. Neither type of protection has a high enough NRR to bring the decibels down to a safe level, so we combine them. Does anyone know if this is an approved practice or what could be used instead? Is this issue cited...
I am looking for some info on seatbelt requirements for a multidirectional electronic sideloader. We require forklift operators to use seatbelts and these lifts don't have them. The design is significantly different from a forklift truck and the risk of falling out is nearly nonexistent. This...
Can anybody tell me what the OSHA requirements are for empty compressed gas canisters? We have them in a designated area, but when are they reqired to be chained together?
We are a fairly large manufacturer (1200+). Is there any site or location that anyone knows of that gives a comprehensive list of OSHA required annual trainings for general industry?
Does anybody have an effective program to lock out an electrical/ battery operated lift truck, walkie, or sideloader lift? Our policies dictate that "tag only" is unnacceptable and locking the battery only deters the use of the vehicle since they could just change the battery. The problem being...
Everything I have come up with determines that Hydrogen gas is harmfull at "very high concentrations". Does anyone know what the exposure limits are for this gas? Is it just the fact that a Hydrogen rich atmosphere is Oxygen deficient? Also, at what concentration does it begin to pose a...
Does anyone know what the design requirements (OSHA or otherwise)are for die shelving? We use mechanical power presses in abundance, therefore we manage/store numerous dies on steel shelving with wooden decking. These shelves are designed with a small "lip" on the outer edge. While I can see...
