16-15 How should the firm go about identifying hazardous conditions that should be rectified? Use checklists such as those in Figures 16-6 and 16-8 to list at least 10 possible dry cleaning store hazardous conditions.
Is the required OSHA workplace poster displayed in your place of business as required where all employees are likely to see it?
If you have electrical installations in hazardous dust or vapor areas, do they meet the NEC for hazardous locations?
Are there sufficient exits to ensure prompt escape in case of emergency?
Automatic sprinklers:
Are water control valves, air, and water pressures checked weekly?
Are water valves locked open?
Is maintenance of the system assigned to responsible persons or a sprinkler contractor? …show more content…
Are protective gloves, aprons, shields, or other means provided for protection from sharp, hot, or corrosive materials?
Is all protective equipment maintained in a sanitary condition and readily available for use? 16-16 Would it be advisable for the firm to set up a procedure for screening out accident-prone individuals? How should they do so?
It would be wise to set up this type of screening for the firm. I would implement it by screening employees by the amount of skill and experience they possess that would affect a worker's efficiency. Once detected to be accident prone, they should assign the employee to an area that would reduce accidents and increase effectiveness.
16-17 How would you suggest the Carters get all employees to behave more safely at work? Also, how would you advise them to get those who should be wearing goggles to do so?
I would suggest to them that if the company is accident free for a period of time, that a bonus would be rewarded. This would motivate workers to be mindful of workplace safety. I would also suggest that wearing goggles are to be used for the safety of the employee and if not compliant, then termination will be
Is the required OSHA workplace poster displayed in your place of business as required where all employees are likely to see it?
If you have electrical installations in hazardous dust or vapor areas, do they meet the NEC for hazardous locations?
Are there sufficient exits to ensure prompt escape in case of emergency?
Automatic sprinklers:
Are water control valves, air, and water pressures checked weekly?
Are water valves locked open?
Is maintenance of the system assigned to responsible persons or a sprinkler contractor? …show more content…
Are protective gloves, aprons, shields, or other means provided for protection from sharp, hot, or corrosive materials?
Is all protective equipment maintained in a sanitary condition and readily available for use? 16-16 Would it be advisable for the firm to set up a procedure for screening out accident-prone individuals? How should they do so?
It would be wise to set up this type of screening for the firm. I would implement it by screening employees by the amount of skill and experience they possess that would affect a worker's efficiency. Once detected to be accident prone, they should assign the employee to an area that would reduce accidents and increase effectiveness.
16-17 How would you suggest the Carters get all employees to behave more safely at work? Also, how would you advise them to get those who should be wearing goggles to do so?
I would suggest to them that if the company is accident free for a period of time, that a bonus would be rewarded. This would motivate workers to be mindful of workplace safety. I would also suggest that wearing goggles are to be used for the safety of the employee and if not compliant, then termination will be