Electrical Cord Repair

Q: If the prong is damaged on an extension cord, is it permissible to replace the prong with an approved one, provided the repair is done by a qualified electrician?

A: Yes, OSHA states “Extension cords used in construction may be repaired, so long as the repair returns the cord to the "approved" state required by 1926.403(a)”

Eyewash Distances

Q: We don’t handle any corrosive chemicals and only have an eyewash station as an emergency precaution when grinding and other tool use. What is the required distance?

A: OSHA only requires the eyewash station to be immediately adjacent when working with corrosive chemicals. In any other case it is recommended to have the eyewash station as close as possible.

Recordkeeping

Q:  When counting days away from work or light duty, do I count work days or calendar days?

A: You want to count all calendar days that the employee is off, up to 180.

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Recordkeeping

Q: If we are working 2 weeks on and then 2 weeks off, do we need to record the two weeks off for an injured employee?

A: Yes, the case needs to be recorded for each of the days that he is away from work including the 2 off weeks even though the rest of the company is also not working those days. 

E-stops Testing

Q: Are you required to test e-stops, if so what frequency?

A: There is no direct regulation, however it is a good company practice. It would be recommended for testing to be conducted weekly, monthly, or at most quarterly.