TEXT VERSION OF SLIDE:
Title: What Will OSHA Check for on an Inspection? (cont'd)
Content:
- Symptoms of silicosis in workplace
- Housekeeping and hygiene
- Employee exposure and medical records
- Abrasive blasting
[Includes illustration of a man holding a clipboard and the OSHA logo]
Speaker Notes:
--The OSHA inspector will interview employees to see if they are experiencing any symptoms that
might be related to silicosis.
--The inspector will determine whether the employer is aware of the silicosis risk and is referring
possible cases to a physician.
--The inspector will determine whether the employer is maintaining exposure and medical records
related to silica and if employees have access to these records.
--The inspector will determine if the employer is keeping surfaces as free from dust as
practicable—without using compressed air to blow off the dust! There should be separate break areas
and contaminated clothes should not be blown off or shaken.
--Other inspection issues for abrasive blasting operations include:
Heavy metal exposure (lead, chromium, others)
Exposure of other employees working in area
Noise
Adequacy of ventilation systems
Manual operation of blast cleaning nozzles
Breathing air quality and use
Electrical grounding
Pressure controls
Other adequate PPE
Hazards of alternative abrasive materials
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