Common Cleaners

Q: Do I need an MSDS for common cleaners?

A: It is a good idea to have them readily available.  However, an MSDS is not required as long as the cleaners are used in the workplace for the purpose intended by the chemical manufacturer or importer of the product, and the use results in a duration and frequency of exposure which is not greater than the range of exposures that could reasonably be experienced by consumers when used for the purpose intended  (1910.1200(b)(6)(ix))

MSDS

Q: Do I need a separate MSDS for each type of paint that is in their maintenance office.

A: Yes, the MSDS for each paint needs to be readily available.

Audiometric testing

Q: We have conducted yearly audio testing since we were cited by OSHA in 2007, do we need to continue?
 

A: As long as employees are still exposed to noise levels above 85 dBA for an 8-hr time-weighted average then you need to continue the baseline audiograms for new employees and annual audiograms for those employees already in the hearing conservation program.

Confined Space

Q: Are you allowed to have employees working in two separate confined spaces at the same time but with only one full set of rescue equipment?

A: No. Adequate rescue equipment needs to be provided for each confined space during entry. If both spaces needed to be entered at the same time then an additional set of rescue equipment would be required or you could rely on outside sources for rescue.

Working Unsupervised

Q: As a company, are you permitted to have only one employee working in the facility at a time?
A: It is not an OSHA requirement, but it is highly recommended that someone else be present for supervision or if there was an incident.

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