Insepection Req

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Portable Wood Ladders (1910.25)

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Frequently.

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Inspect for:

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Sharp edges,

Splinters,

Shake,

Wane,

Compression failures,

Decay, and

Other irregularities.

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Ladders must be sound.

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None required.

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Portable Metal Ladders (1910.26)

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Immediately when:

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A ladder tips over, or

A ladder is exposed to oil and grease.

Inspect:

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Side rails for dents or bends,

What:

Recordkeeping:

Category:

When:

What:

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Required General Industry OSHA Inspections At-A-Glance

Category:

When:

Rungs for excessive dents,

Rung-to-side-rail and hardware

connections, and

Rivets for shear.

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Clean ladders of oil, grease, or slippery

materials.

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None required.

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Fixed Ladders (1910.27)

When: Regularly with intervals between

inspections determined by use and

exposure.

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Inspect:

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Metal ladders for corrosion, rusting, and

other deterioration;

Wood ladders for accumulation of water;

Wood parts for sharp edges, splinters,

shake, wane, compression failures, decay,

or other irregularities; and

Side rails, rungs, cleats, and steps for

splinters, sharp edges, or burrs. Fixed

ladders must be maintained in a safe

condition.

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None required.

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Safety Requirements for Scaffolding

(1910.28)

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Tubular welded frame scaffolds

When: Periodically.

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Inspect all welded frames and accessories

for any:

Category:

What:

Recordkeeping:

Category:

What:

What:

Recordkeeping:

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Broken,

Bent,

Excessively rusted,

Altered, or

Otherwise structurally damaged frames or

accessories.

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Any welded frames or accessories that

require maintenance (including painting) or

minor corrections authorized by the

manufacturer must be made before further

use.

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None required.

Masons' adjustable multiple-point

suspension scaffolds

When: Before each installation and periodically

thereafter.

Inspect all parts of the scaffold to ensure

they are maintained in sound and good

working condition. This includes:

Bolts,

Nuts,

Fittings,

Clamps,

Wire rope, and

Outrigger beams and their fastenings.

Recordkeeping: None required.

Two-point suspension scaffolds (swinging

scaffolds)

When: Before every installation and periodically

while the scaffold is in use.

Inspect all:

What:

What:

What:

Recordkeeping:

Wire ropes,

Fiber ropes,

Slings,

Hangers,

Platforms, and

Other supporting parts.


Single-point adjustable suspension scaffolds

When: After each installation and every 30 days

thereafter.

Inspect:

Hoisting machines,

Cables, and

Equipment.


Interior hung scaffolds

When: Before the scaffold is erected.

What: Inspect all overhead supporting members

for strength to ensure that the rope used

for suspension is capable of supporting at

least six times the intended load.


Category: Powered Platforms for Building

Maintenance (1910.66)

Installations and alterations

When: In the field before being placed in initial

service.

Inspect all completed building maintenance

equipment installations to determine

that:

All parts conform to applicable

requirements, and

What:

What:

What:

All safety and operating equipment is

functioning as required.

When: After any major alteration to an existing

installation.

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Similarly inspect (and test) building

maintenance installations as indicated

above.

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Periodically at intervals not exceeding 12

months.

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A competent person must inspect related

building supporting structures.

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At intervals specified by the

manufacturer/supplier, but not to exceed

12 months.

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A competent person must inspect all parts

of the equipment including control

systems. Parts subject to wear (e.g., wire

ropes, bearings, gears, and governors) must

be inspected to determine that they have

not worn to such an extent as to affect the

safe operation of the installation.

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The building owner must keep a

certification record of each inspection (and

test) that includes:

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The date of the inspection;

The signature of the person who performed

the inspection; and

The number, or other identifier, of the

building support structure and equipment

which was inspected.

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Working platforms

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What:

When:

What:

Recordkeeping:

When:

What:

What:

When:

Before every use and after each occurrence

which could affect the platform's structural

integrity.

What: role="revision:2012/11"The employer must

inspect working platforms and their

components.

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None required.

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Maintenance

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Prior to each work cycle or every 30 days.

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A competent person must perform a

maintenance inspection of each platform

installation following procedures

recommended by the manufacturer.

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None required.

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Governors and secondary brakes

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At intervals specified by the

manufacturer/supplier, but not to exceed

every 12 months.

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A competent person must inspect

governors and secondary brakes.

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Before each days use where testing is not

feasible.

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Visually inspect the secondary brake

governor and actuation device to ensure

that it is free to operate.

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None required.

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Suspension wire ropes

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Before every use and after each occurrence

which might affect the ropes' integrity.

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A competent person must inspect the

ropes for visible defects and gross damage.

When:

What:

When:

What:

When:

What:

Recordkeeping:

Recordkeeping:

When:

What:

Recordkeeping:

When:

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If in service: Once a month

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If inactive for 30 days or longer: Before the

ropes are placed into service.

A competent person must conduct a

thorough inspection of the ropes for:

Broken wires exceeding three wires in one

strand or six wires in one rope lay;

Distortion of rope structure such as would

result from crushing or kinking;

Evidence of heat damage;

Evidence of rope deterioration from

corrosion;

A broken wire within 18 inches (460.8 mm)

of the end attachments;

Noticeable rusting and pitting;

Evidence of core failure (a lengthening of

rope lay, protrusion of the rope core, and a

reduction in rope diameter suggests core

failure);

More than one valley break (broken wire);

Outer wire wear that exceeds 1/3 of the

original outer wire diameter; or

Any other condition which the competent

person determines has significantly

affected the integrity of the rope.

If any of the above conditions are present,

the wire rope must be removed and

replaced.


Hoist

When: Each day before lowering personnel below

the top elevation of the building.

When:

What:

What: Test the hoist in the lifting direction with

the intended load to make certain it has

sufficient capacity to raise personnel back

to the boarding level.


Category: Personal Fall Arrest System (Appendix C to

1910.66, Section 1 - Mandatory)

When: Prior to use.

Inspect personal fall arrest systems for:

Mildew,

Wear,

Damage, and

Other deterioration.

Defective components must be removed

from service if their strength or function

may be adversely affected.


When: When subjected to impact loading.

What: A competent person must inspect the

personal fall arrest system or components

to determine that they are undamaged and

suitable for reuse.


Category: Vehicle-mounted Elevating and Rotating

Work Platforms (1910.67)

When: Before moving an aerial lift for travel.

Inspect the boom(s) to ensure that it is:

Properly cradled, and

Outriggers are in the stowed position.

Exception: Aerial lift trucks specifically

designed to be moved when the boom is

elevated in a working position.


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Manlifts (1910.68)

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Periodically at intervals of not more than

30 days.

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Category:

When:

What:

What:

What:

A competent, designated person must

conduct an inspection that covers, but is

not limited to, the following items:

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Steps,

Step fastenings,

Rails,

Rail supports and fastenings,

Rollers and slides,

Belt and belt tension,

Handholds and fastenings,

Floor landings,

Guardrails,

Lubrication,

Limit switches (must be inspected weekly),

Warning signs and lights,

Illumination,

Drive pulley,

Bottom (boot) pulley clearance,

Pulley supports,

Motor,

Driving mechanism,

Brake,

Electrical switches,

What:

Vibration and misalignment, and

"Skip" on up or down run when mounting

step.

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A certification record must be kept of each

inspection that includes:

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The date;


the inspection; and

The serial number, or other identifier, of

the manlift which was inspected.

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Ventilation (1910.94)

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Blast-cleaning enclosures

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Regularly.

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Inspect slit abrasive-resistant baffles.

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None required.

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Exhaust ventilation systems

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When the installation is complete and

periodically thereafter.

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The static pressure drop at the exhaust

ducts leading from the equipment to assure

continued satisfactory operation.

Additional inspection of the exhaust system

must be conducted as set forth in American

National Standard Institute (ANSI) Z9.2-

1960 and ANSI Z33.1-1961.

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None required.

Category: Compressed Gases - General

Requirements (1910.101)

Recordkeeping:

When:

What:

Recordkeeping:

When:

What:

What:

Recordkeeping:

Category:

When: As prescribed in the Department of

Transportation hazardous materials

regulations under 49 CFR Parts 171-179

and 14 CFR Part 103. If not applicable, then

as prescribed in Compressed Gas

Association Pamphlets C-6-1998 and C-8-

1962.

What: Inspect compressed gas cylinders to

determine (to the extent possible) that

they are in safe condition.


Category: Hydrogen (1910.103)

When: If out of service in excess of one year.

What: Inspect the safety relief devices to

determine if they are operable and

properly set.


Flammable Liquids (1910.106)

Industrial plants

Portable and special equipment

When: Periodically.

What: Inspect all plant fire protection facilities to

make sure they are in satisfactory

operating condition and will serve their

purpose in time of emergency.


When: Equipment repairs Unspecified.

What: The individual in responsible charge must

inspect the area(s) where hot work (e.g.,

welding or cutting operations), use of spark-

producing power tools, and chipping

operations are conducted to be sure that it

is safe for the work to be done and that

safe procedures will be followed for the

work specified.


Bulk plants

Hoses and couplings

When: At intervals appropriate to the service.

What: Inspect all pressure hoses and couplings by

performing a test with the hose extended

and using the "inservice maximum

operating pressures" to determine material

deteriorations, signs of leakage, or

weakness in the hose carcass or at the

couplings.

Category:


Processing plants (except chemical plants,

refineries, and distilleries)

Portable fire extinguishers

When: Periodically.

What: Inspect all plant fire protection facilities to

make sure they are in satisfactory

operating condition and will serve their

purpose in time of emergency.


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Maintenance and repair

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Unspecified.

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The individual in responsible charge must

inspect the area(s) where hot work (e.g.,

welding or cutting operations), use of spark-

producing power tools, and chipping

operations are conducted to be sure that it

is safe for the work to be done and that

safe procedures will be followed for the

work specified.

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None required.

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Spray Finishing Using Flammable and

combustible Materials (1910.107)

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Spray booths

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Unspecified

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Inspect dry type spray booth filter rolls to

ensure proper replacement of filter media.

Recordkeeping: None required

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Flammable and combustible liquids

(storage and handling)

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At regular intervals appropriate to the

service.

Category:

When:

What:

When:

When:

What:

Recordkeeping:

What: Inspect all pressure hoses and couplings on

all containers or piping by performing a test

with the hose extended and using the

"inservice maximum operating pressures"

to determine material deteriorations, signs

of leakage, or weakness in the hose carcass

or at the couplings.

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None required.

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Explosives and Blasting Agents (1910.109)

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Transportation vehicles

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As often as necessary to determine that the

motor vehicle is in proper condition for the

safe transportation of explosives.

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Inspect the vehicle to ensure that:

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Fire extinguishers are filled and in working

order;

All electrical wiring is completely protected

and securely fastened to prevent short-

circuiting;

The chassis, motor, pan, and underside of

the body is reasonably clean and free of

excess oil and grease;

The fuel tank and feedline are secure and

have no leaks;

The brakes, lights, horn, windshield wipers,

and steering apparatus function properly;

and

The tires are properly inflated and are in

proper condition in every other respect and

acceptable for handling explosives.

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None required.

Recordkeeping:

Category:

When:

What:

Recordkeeping:

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Fixed location mixing

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Daily.

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Visually inspect mixing, conveying, and

electrical equipment to establish that it is in

good operating condition.

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None required.

Category: Process Safety Management of Highly

Hazardous Chemicals (1910.119)

Management

When: Unspecified.

What: Inspect existing equipment designed and

constructed in accordance with codes,

standards, or practices that are no longer in

general use to determine that the

equipment is safe.

Recordkeeping: A record must be kept of each equipment

inspection (see below).

When: At least every three years.

What: At least one personal knowledgeable about

the process must conduct a compliance

audit to verify that the procedures and

practices developed under the Process

Safety Management standard are adequate

and being followed.

A report must be developed that includes:

Audit findings,

Responses to each of the findings, and

Corrective actions to deficiencies.

The two most recent audit reports must be

retained.

Process equipment

When: At intervals consistent with applicable

manufacturers' recommendations and

good engineering practices (more

frequently if determined to be necessary by

prior operating experience).

When:

What:

Recordkeeping:

Recordkeeping:

What: Inspect process equipment following

recognized and generally accepted good

engineering practices to assure that

equipment is installed properly and

consistent with design specifications and

the manufacturer's instructions.

A record must be kept of each inspection

that includes:

The date,

The name of the person who performed

the inspection,


the equipment which was inspected;

A description of the inspection; and

The results of the inspection.

Category: Hazardous Waste Operations and

Emergency Response (1910.120)

Safety and health program

When: As necessary.

What: The site safety and health supervisor (or

another individual who is knowledge in

occupational safety and health) must

conduct inspections to determine the

effectiveness of the site safety and health

plan.

Recordkeeping: A written safety and health program must

be kept on site.

Equipment

When: Prior to use.

What: Inspect all equipment to be used during

clean-up work after the emergency

response is complete to ensure that it is in

serviceable condition.


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Drums and containers

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If practical: Prior to being moved.

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When:

Recordkeeping:

If not practical due to storage conditions:

Prior to further handling after being moved

to an accessible location.

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Inspect for ruptures, leakage, spillage, etc.

to ensure the integrity of the drum and/ or

container.

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None required.

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Dipping and Coating Operations - General

Requirements (1910.124)

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Ventilation system

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At least quarterly and prior to operation

after a prolonged shutdown.

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Inspect the hoods and ductwork to ensure:

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There is no corrosion or damage, and

The airflow is adequate.

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None required.

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Dipping and coating equipment

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Periodically.

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Inspect all dipping and coating equipment,

including:

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Covers,

Drains,

Overflow piping, and

Electrical and fire extinguishing systems.

Deficiencies must be promptly corrected.

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When:

What:

Recordkeeping:

When:

What:

When:

What:

Recordkeeping:

Category:

None required.

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Respiratory Protection (1910.134)

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Routine use respirators

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Before each use and during cleaning.

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Inspect respirators for:

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Proper function;

Tightness of connections;

Condition of the parts (i.e., facepiece, head

straps, valves, connecting tube, cartridges,

canisters, filters, etc.); and

Pliability and signs of deterioration

(elastomeric parts).

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None required.

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Emergency use respirators

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At least monthly and before and after each

use.

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Inspect respirators, in accordance with the

manufacturer's recommendations, for:

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Proper function;







When:

What:

Recordkeeping:

Category:

When:

What:

Recordkeeping:

A certification document must be kept of

each inspection that includes:

The date;

The name (or signature) of the person who

performed the inspection;


the respirator which was inspected;

The findings of the inspection; and

The required remedial action of the

inspection.

Inspection information must be:

On a tag or label that is attached to the

storage compartment for the respirator or

kept with the respirator, or

Included in inspection reports stored as

paper or electronic files.

The information must be maintained until it

is replaced following a subsequent

certification.

Emergency escape-only respirators

When: Before being carried into the workplace.


Proper function;








Self-containing breathing apparatus

respirators

Recordkeeping:

What:

When: Monthly


Proper function (including the regulator

and warning devices);




canisters, filters, etc.);


(elastomeric parts); and

Pressure level in the air and oxygen

cylinders.

Air and oxygen cylinders must be kept in a

fully charged state and be recharged when

the pressure falls to 90% of the

manufacturer's recommended pressure

level.


Category: Head Protection (1910.135)

When: Daily*.

Visually inspect* protective helmets (hard

hats) purchased after July 5, 1994 and all

components for such things as:

Dents;

Cracks;

Penetration; and

Damage due to impact, rough treatment,

or wear.

*As prescribed in ANSI Z89.1-1986,

"American National Standard for Personnel

Protection - Protective Headwear for

Industrial Workers-Requirements," and

incorporated by reference.


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What:

Category:

What:

Electrical Protective Equipment (1910.137)

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Before each day's use and immediately

following any incident that can reasonably

be suspected of having caused damage.

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Inspect insulating equipment (i.e., blankets,

covers, line hoses, gloves, and sleeves

made of rubber) for the following:

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Holes, tears, punctures, or cuts;

Ozone cutting or checking;

Embedded foreign objects;

Texture changes such as swelling,

softening, hardening, stickiness, or

inelasticity; and

Any other defect that damages the

insulating properties. Damaged or defective

insulating equipment may not be used.

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None required.

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The Control of Hazardous Energy -

Lockout/tagout (1910.147)

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Energy control procedure

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At least annually.

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When:

What:

Category:

When:

What:

Recordkeeping:

Category:

Where lockout is used: An authorized

employee, other than the one(s) utilizing

the energy control procedure, must

conduct an inspection that includes an

observation of the implementation of the

procedure and a review of each authorized

employee's responsibilities under the

energy control procedure being inspected.

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Where tagout is used: An authorized






and affected employee's responsibilities

under the energy control procedure being

inspected and the following:

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Tags are used only as warning devices and

not as a physical restraint on energy

isolating devices that would otherwise

require the use of a lock;

Tags are not removed without

authorization of the authorized person

responsible for it or that it has not been

bypassed, ignored, or otherwise defeated;

Tags are legible and understandable by all

authorized employees, affected employees,

and all other employees who work

operations are or may be in the area;

Tags and their means of attachment are

made of materials which will withstand the

environmental conditions encountered in

the workplace;

What:

Tags are securely attached to energy

isolating devices so that they cannot be

inadvertently or accidentally detached

during use; and

The meaning of tags is understood by

employees as part of the overall energy

control program.

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Any deviations or inadequacies found

during the inspection must be corrected.

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inspections that includes:

The date;

The name of the employees included in the

inspection;


the inspection; and

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The name, or other identifier, of the

machine or equipment on which the energy

control procedure was being utilized.

Machines or equipment

When: Before lockout or tagout devices are

removed and energy is restored.

What: The authorized employee must inspect the

work area to ensure that nonessential

items have been removed and that

machine or equipment components are

operationally intact.


Employees

When: Before lockout or tagout devices are


What: The authorized employee must check the

work area to ensure that all employees

have been safely positioned or moved.


Category: Fire Brigades (1910.156)

Fire fighting equipment

What:

Recordkeeping:

When: At least annually.

Inspect fire fighting equipment to assure

safe operational condition.

Equipment that is in damaged or

unserviceable condition must be removed

from service and replaced.


Portable fire extinguishers and respirators

When: At least monthly.

Inspect portable fire extinguishers and

respirators to assure safe operational

condition.

Equipment that is in damaged or

unserviceable condition must be removed

from service and replaced.


Category: Portable Fire Extinguishers (1910.157)

When: Monthly.

Visually inspect portable extinguishers (or

hose if used in lieu thereof) to ensure, at a

minimum, the following:

It is in its designated place;

The appropriate type is present;

It is readily accessible (i.e., there are no

obstructions to access or visibility);

It is pressurized;

Safety seals and tamper indicators are not

broken or missing;

Pressure gauge reading or indicator is in the

operable range or position;

Operating instructions on the nameplate

are legible and facing outward;

Required labels are in place; and

What:

What:

What:

There is no obvious physical damage or

defects (e.g., corrosion, leakage,

mechanical damage, welding, soldering,

brazing, possible tampering, etc.).


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Standpipe and Hose Systems (1910.158)

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Hose systems

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At least annually and after each use.

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A designated trained person must inspect

hose systems to assure that all of the

equipment and hose are in place, available

for use, and in serviceable condition.

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None required.

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Hemp or linen hose

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At least annually.

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A designated trained person must ensure

that hemp or linen hose on existing

systems is unracked, physically inspected

for deterioration, and reracked using a

different fold pattern.

A defective hose must be replaced.

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None required.

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Fixed Extinguishing Systems - General

(1910.160)

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The system

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Annually.

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A trained employee knowledgeable in the

design and function of the system must

conduct an inspection to assure that it is

maintained in good operating condition.

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None required.

When:

What:

Recordkeeping:

When:

What:

Recordkeeping:

Category:

What:

Category:

When:

What:

Recordkeeping:

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Refillable containers

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At least semi-annually.

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A trained employee must inspect the

weight and pressure of refillable

containers.

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If the container has a loss in net content or

weight of more than 5 percent or a loss of

pressure more than 10 percent, it must be

corrected.

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The date of the inspection (and any

required maintenance) must be recorded:

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On the container,

On a tag attached to the container, or

In a central location.

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A record of the last semi-annual check must

be maintained until the container is

checked again or for the life of the

container, whichever is less.

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Non-refillable containers

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A trained employee must inspect the

weight of non-refillable containers which

have no means of pressure indication.

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If the container shows a loss in net weight

or more than 5 percent it must be replaced.

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Recordkeeping:

When:

What:

When:

What:

If the container has a loss in net content or

weight of more than 5 percent or a loss of

pressure more than 10 percent, it must be

corrected.

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The date of the inspection (and any

required maintenance) must be recorded:

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On the container,

On a tag attached to the container, or

In a central location.

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A record of the last semi-annual check must

be maintained until the container is

checked again or for the life of the

container, whichever is less.

Category: Servicing Multi-piece and Single Piece Rim

Wheels (1910.177)

Tire servicing equipment

When: Prior to each day's use and after any

separation of the rim wheel components or

sudden release of contained air.

Visually inspect restraining devices and

barriers for:

Cracks at welds;

Cracked or broken components;

Bent or sprung components caused by

mishandling, abuse, tire explosion, or rim

wheel separation;

Pitting components due to corrosion; or

Other structural damage which would

decrease its effectiveness. Defective

equipment must be immediately removed

from service.


Wheel components

When: Prior to assembly.

What:

Recordkeeping:

What:

Inspect multi-piece wheel components and

single piece wheels for:

Bends affecting the shape,

Pits from corrosion,

Breaks,

Cracks,

Damaged or leaky valves.

Defective wheel and wheel components

may not be used and must be marked or

tagged unserviceable and removed from

the service area.


Operation

When: After tire inflation.

What: Inspect tire and wheel components while

still within the restraining device to make

sure that they are properly seated and

locked.


Category: Powered Industrial Trucks (1910.178)

When: At least daily before use and after each

shift when the vehicle is being used around

the clock.

Inspect the forklift for conditions which

may adversely affect the safety of the

vehicle in accordance with the

manufacturer's recommendations.

Defects must be immediately reported and

corrected.


Revised: 2012/11

Overhead and Gantry Cranes (1910.179)

New and altered cranes

Revised: 2012/11

Prior to initial use.

Revised: 2012/11

Inspect:

Revised: 2012/11

What:

What:

Category:

When:

What:

All functional operating mechanisms for

maladjustment interfering with proper

operation;

Lines, tanks, valves, drain pumps, and other

parts of the air or hydraulic systems for

deterioration or leakage;

Hooks for deformation or cracks;

Hoist chains, including end connections, for

excessive wear, twist, distorted links that

interfere with proper function or stretch

beyond the manufacturer's

recommendations;


excessive wear of components;

Rope reeving for noncompliance with the

manufacturer's recommendations; and

Running ropes for deterioration that would

result in appreciable loss of original

strength.

Revised: 2012/11

All deficiencies must be carefully examined

to determine whether they constitute a

safety hazard.

Revised: 2012/11

None required.

Revised: 2012/11

Cranes in regular use

Revised: 2012/11

Frequently: Daily to monthly intervals

dependent on the nature of the critical

components of the crane and the degree of

their exposure to wear, deterioration, or

malfunction.

Revised: 2012/11

Inspect:

Revised: 2012/11

When:

What:

What:

Recordkeeping:



operation (daily inspection required);



deterioration or leakage (daily inspection

required);

Hooks for deformation or cracks (daily

inspection required);





recommendations (daily inspection

required);





All ropes for deterioration that would result

in appreciable loss of original strength (at

least monthly inspection required).

Revised: 2012/11



safety hazard.

Revised: 2012/11

A certification document must be

generated monthly of hook, hoist chain,

and rope* inspections that includes:

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The date;


the inspection; and

What:

Recordkeeping:

A serial number, name, or other identifier

of the hook, chain, or rope that was

inspected.

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*Rope inspection records must be kept on

file where readily available to appointed

personnel.

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Periodically: 1 to 12-month intervals

dependent upon the crane's activity,

severity of service, and environment in

which it is used.

Inspect:



operation;









recommendations;




manufacturer's recommendations;

Deformed, cracked, or corroded members;

Loose bolts or rivets;

Cracked or worn sheaves and drums;

Worn, cracked, or distorted parts (e.g.,

pins, bearings, shafts, gears, rollers, locking,

and clamping devices);

Recordkeeping:

When:

What:

Excessive wear on brake system parts,

linings, pawls, and ratchets;

Load, wind, and other indicators over their

full range for any significant inaccuracies;

Gasoline, diesel, electric, or other power

plants for improper performance or

noncompliance with applicable safety

requirements;

Chain drive sprockets for excessive wear

and excessive chain stretch;

Electrical apparatus for signs of pitting or

any deterioration of controller contactors,

limit switches, and pushbutton stations;

and

All ropes for deterioration by an appointed

person whose approval is required for

further use of the rope (at least monthly

inspection required).



safety hazard.


generated monthly of hook, hoist chain,

and rope* inspections that includes:

The date;


the inspection; and


of the hook, chain, or rope that was

inspected.

*Rope inspection records must be kept on

file where readily available to appointed

personnel.

Revised: 2012/11

Recordkeeping:

What:

Cranes which have been idle for one month

or more, but less than six months

Revised: 2012/11

Before placing in service.

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Inspect:

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operation;









recommendations;







further use of the rope.

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safety hazard.

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generated of the rope inspection that

includes:

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The date;

When:

What:

Recordkeeping:


the inspection; and

An identifier for the ropes that were

inspected.

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The record must be made available for

inspection.

Cranes which have been idle for more than

six months

When: Before placing in service.

Inspect:



operation;









recommendations;





Deformed, cracked, or corroded members;




pins, bearings, shafts, gears, rollers, locking,

and clamping devices);

Recordkeeping:

What:

Brake system parts, linings, pawls, and

ratchets for excessive wear;

Load, wind, and other indicators over their

full range for any significant inaccuracies;




requirements;



Electrical apparatus for signs of pitting or

any deterioration of controller contactors,

limit switches, and pushbutton stations;

and






safety hazard.



includes:

The date;


the inspection; and


inspected.


inspection.

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Standby cranes

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Recordkeeping:

When:

What:

What:

Inspect:

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operation;









recommendations;








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safety hazard.

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includes:

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The date;


the inspection; and

What:

Recordkeeping:


inspected.

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inspection.

Revised: 2012/11

Crawler Locomotive and Truck Cranes

(1910.180)

New and altered cranes

Revised: 2012/11

Prior to initial use.

Revised: 2012/11

Inspect:

Revised: 2012/11

All control mechanisms for maladjustment

interfering with proper operation;

All control mechanisms for excessive wear

of components and contamination by

lubricants or other foreign matter;

All safety devices for malfunction;

Air or hydraulic systems for deterioration

or leakage;


Electrical apparatus for malfunctioning and

signs of excessive deterioration, dirt, and

moisture accumulation;




in appreciable loss of original strength by

an appointed or authorized person whose

approval is required for further use of the

rope.

Revised: 2012/11

When:

What:

Recordkeeping:

Category:



safety hazard.

Revised: 2012/11

None required.

Cranes in regular use

When: Frequently: Daily to monthly intervals or if

observation during operation warrants

more frequent inspection.

Inspect:


interfering with proper operation (daily

inspection required);






or leakage;











rope (at least monthly inspection required).



safety hazard.


generated monthly of critical items in use

(e.g., brakes, hooks, and ropes) that

includes:

What:

Recordkeeping:

What:

Recordkeeping:

The date;


the inspection; and


of the crane that was inspected. Inspection

records must be kept on file where readily

available.

When: Periodically: 1 to 12-month intervals (or as

specifically recommended by the

manufacturer) depending upon the crane's

activity, severity of service, and

environment in which it is used.

Revised: 2012/11

Inspect:

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or leakage;







Deformed, cracked, or corroded members

in the crane structure and boom;


Recordkeeping:

What:



pins, bearings, shafts, gears, rollers, and

locking devices);



Load, boom angle, and other indicators

over their full range for any significant

inaccuracies;




requirements;



Travel steering, braking, and locking

devices for malfunction;

Tires for damage and excessive wear; and





rope (at least monthly inspection required).

Revised: 2012/11



safety hazard.

Revised: 2012/11


generated monthly of critical items in use

(e.g., brakes, hooks, and ropes) that

includes:

Revised: 2012/11

The date;

Recordkeeping:

What:


the inspection; and


of the crane that was inspected. Inspection

records must be kept on file where readily

available.

Cranes which have been idle for one month

or more, but less than six months


Inspect:








or leakage;







All ropes for all types of deterioration by an

appointed or authorized person whose


rope.



safety hazard.



includes:

Recordkeeping:

What:

Recordkeeping:

The date;


the inspection; and


inspected.


inspection.

Revised: 2012/11

Cranes which have been idle for six months

Revised: 2012/11


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Inspect:

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or leakage;







Deformed, cracked, or corroded members

in the crane structure and boom;


Recordkeeping:

When:

What:



pins, bearings, shafts, gears, rollers, and

locking devices);



Load, boom angle, and other indicators

over their full range for any significant

inaccuracies;




requirements;



Travel steering, braking, and locking

devices for malfunction;

Tires for damage and excessive wear; and




rope.

Revised: 2012/11



safety hazard.

Revised: 2012/11



includes:

Revised: 2012/11

The date;


the inspection; and

Recordkeeping:

What:


inspected.

Revised: 2012/11


inspection.

Standby cranes

When: At least semi-annually or more frequently if

exposed to adverse environmental

conditions.

Inspect:








or leakage;










rope.



safety hazard.



includes:

Recordkeeping:

What:

Recordkeeping:

The date;


the inspection; and


inspected. The record must be made

available for inspection.

Category: Derricks (1910.181)

New and altered derricks

When: Prior to initial use.

Inspect:

All control mechanisms for adjustment,

wear, and lubrication;

All chords and lacing;

Tension in guys;

Plumb of the mast;


or leakage;







Hoist brakes, clutches, and operating levers

for proper function; and


in appreciable loss of original strength.



safety hazard.


Revised: 2012/11

Derricks in regular use

Recordkeeping:

What:

Revised: 2012/11

Frequently: Daily to monthly intervals or if

observation during operation warrants

more frequent inspection.

Revised: 2012/11

Inspect:

Revised: 2012/11


wear, and lubrication (daily inspection

required);

All chords and lacing (daily visual inspection

required);

Tension in guys (daily inspection required);

Plumb of the mast;


or leakage (daily inspection required);








for proper function (daily inspection before

beginning operations required); and




Revised: 2012/11

What:

When:



safety hazard.

Revised: 2012/11



includes:

Revised: 2012/11

The date;


the inspection; and




Revised: 2012/11

Periodically: 1 to 12-month intervals

depending upon the derrick's activity,

severity of service, and environment in

which it is used.

Inspect:




Tension in guys;

Plumb of the mast;


or leakage;







What:

Recordkeeping:

When:

What:


for proper function;

Structural members for deformations,

cracks, and corrosion;

Bolts and rivets for tightness;

Pins, bearings, shafts, gears, sheaves,

drums, rolling, and locking and clamping

devices for wear, cracks, and distortion;

Gudgeon pin for cracks, wear, and

distortion (each time the derrick is to be

erected);

Power plants for proper performance and

compliance with applicable safety

requirements;

Foundation or supports for continued

ability to sustain the imposed loads; and






safety hazard.



includes:

The date;


the inspection; and




Derricks which have been idle for one

month or more, but less than six months


Inspect:

What:

Recordkeeping:

What:




Tension in guys;

Plumb of the mast;


or leakage;









All ropes for all types of deterioration.



safety hazard.

Revised: 2012/11



includes:

Revised: 2012/11

The date;


the inspection; and




Revised: 2012/11

Recordkeeping:

What:

Derricks which have been idle for six

months

Revised: 2012/11


Revised: 2012/11

Inspect:

Revised: 2012/11




Tension in guys;

Plumb of the mast;


or leakage;








for proper function;

Structural members for deformations,

cracks, and corrosion;

Bolts and rivets for tightness;

Pins, bearings, shafts, gears, sheaves,

drums, rolling, and locking and clamping

devices for wear, cracks, and distortion;

Gudgeon pin for cracks, wear, and

distortion (each time the derrick is to be

erected);

When:

What:

Power plants for proper performance and

compliance with applicable safety

requirements;

Foundation or supports for continued

ability to sustain the imposed loads; and


Revised: 2012/11



safety hazard.

Revised: 2012/11



includes:

Revised: 2012/11

The date;


the inspection; and

An identifier for the rope that was

inspected.

Revised: 2012/11


inspection.

Standby derricks

When: At least semi-annually.

Inspect:




Tension in guys;

Plumb of the mast;


or leakage;

What:

Recordkeeping:

What:












safety hazard.



includes:

The date;


the inspection; and

An identifier for the rope that was



Category: Helicopters (1910.183)

When: Prior to lifting a load.

Inspect the size and weight of loads and the

manner in which they are connected to the

helicopter.

A lift may not be made if the helicopter

operator believes the lift cannot be made

safely.


Category: Slings (1910.184)

When: Daily before use and during use where

service conditions warrant.

A competent person designated by the

employer must inspect the sling and all

fastenings for damage or defects.

Recordkeeping:

What:

What:

What:

Damaged or defective slings must be

immediately removed from service.


Alloy steel chain slings

Daily (as described above) and periodically

(at least once every 12 months) based on:

Frequency of sling use,

Severity of service conditions,

Nature of lifts being made, and

Experience gained on the service life of

slings used in similar circumstances.

A competent person designated by the

employer must inspect for wear, defective

welds, deformation, and increase in length.

Damaged or defective slings must be

immediately removed from service.

Recordkeeping: A record must be kept of the inspection

pertaining to the most recent month in

which each alloy steel chain was inspected.

Revised: 2012/11

Abrasive Wheel Machinery (1910.215)

Revised: 2012/11

Before mounting.

Revised: 2012/11

Inspect (and sound check per the "ring

test") all wheels to make sure they have

not been damaged in transit, storage, or

otherwise and that the spindle speed of the

machine does not exceed the maximum

operating speed marked on the wheel.

Revised: 2012/11

None required.

Revised: 2012/11

Mechanical Power Presses (1910.217)

Revised: 2012/11

General

Revised: 2012/11

Not less than weekly.

When:

What:

Recordkeeping:

Category:

When:

What:

When:

What:

Category:

Revised: 2012/11

Inspect the clutch/break mechanism, anti-

repeat features, single stroke mechanism,

auxiliary equipment, and other parts and

safeguards on power presses to ensure safe

operating condition and adjustment.

Revised: 2012/11

A certification record must be generated

that includes:

Revised: 2012/11

The date;


the inspection; and

A serial number, or other identifier, of the

press that was inspected.

Revised: 2012/11

Pull-out devices

Revised: 2012/11

At the start of each operator's shift,

following a new die set-up, and when

operators are changed.

Visually inspect pull-out devices for proper

adjustment

Revised: 2012/11


that includes:

Revised: 2012/11

The date;


the inspection; and


press that was inspected.

Revised: 2012/11

PSDI operation - Control systems

Revised: 2012/11

After power "one" and before the initial

presence sensing device initiation (PSDI)

stroke.

When:

What:

Recordkeeping:

When: What:

Recordkeeping:

Revised: 2012/11

Inspect control elements for correct status.

Revised: 2012/11

None required.

PSDI operation - Presence sensing device

When: At the beginning of each shift and

whenever a die change is made.

Inspect presses equipped with a presence

sensing device for use in the PSDI mode (or

for supplemental safeguarding on presses

used in the PSDI mode) to ensure:

The device is operational;

The safety distance is correct;

All supplemental safeguarding is in place;

The barrier and/or supplemental presence

sending devices are operating properly;

Correct counterbalance adjustment for die

weight according to the press

manufacturer's instructions when equipped

with a slide counterbalance system; and

That the bearings on flywheels running on

journals on the crankshaft or back shaft or

bullgears running on journals mounted on

the crankshaft are in good working order,

properly lubricated, and maintained in

accordance with the press manufacturer's

recommendations.

Any press that reveals a condition of

noncompliance, improper adjustment, or

failure cannot be operated until the

condition has been corrected by

adjustment, replacement, or repair.


PSDI operation - Clutch and brake

mechanisms

When: Periodically.

What:

Recordkeeping:

What:

Inspect clutch and brake mechanisms on

presses equipped with a presence sensing

device for use in the PSDI mode in

accordance with the press manufacturer's

recommendations to assure they are in

proper operating condition.

Any press that reveals a condition of

noncompliance, improper adjustment, or

failure cannot be operated until the

condition has been corrected by

adjustment, replacement, or repair.


Category: Forging Machines (1910.218)

Equipment

When: Periodically and at regular intervals.

What: Inspect all forge shop equipment to ensure

continued safe operation.


that includes:

The date;


the inspection; and


forging machine that was inspected.

Guards and point of operation protection

devices

When: Frequently and at regular intervals.

What: Inspect guards and point of operation

protection devices to ensure continued

safe operation.


that includes:

The date;


the inspection; and


equipment that was inspected.

Revised: 2012/11

Recordkeeping:

Category:

What:

Recordkeeping:

Mechanical Power-Transmission

Apparatus (1910.219)

Revised: 2012/11

At intervals not to exceed 60 days.

Revised: 2012/11

Inspect:

Revised: 2012/11

Shafting for alignment, rust, excess oil or

grease, and hazards of static sparks;

Bearing for alignment and proper

adjustment;

Hangers for tightness of supporting bolts

and screws and hanger boxes for proper

adjustment;

Pulleys for proper alignment; and

Belts, lacings, fasteners, etc. to ensure good

condition.

Revised: 2012/11

None required.

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Category: Guarding of Portable Powered Tools

(1910.243)

Revised: 2012/11

Abrasive wheels

Revised: 2012/11

Before mounting.

Revised: 2012/11

Inspect (and sound check per the "ring

test") all wheels to make sure they have

not been damaged in transit, storage, or

otherwise and that the spindle speed of the

machine does not exceed the maximum

operating speed marked on the wheel.

Revised: 2012/11

None required.

Revised: 2012/11

Explosive actuated fastening tools

Revised: 2012/11

Before use and at regular intervals.

Revised: 2012/11

When:

What:

Recordkeeping:

When:

What:

Category:

When:

What:

Recordkeeping:

Inspect the tool to determine that:

Revised: 2012/11

It is clean,

All moving parts operate freely,

The barrel is free from obstructions.

Any tool not in proper working order must

be immediately removed from service and

repaired in accordance with the

manufacturer's specifications.

Revised: 2012/11

None required.

Revised: 2012/11

Other Portable Tools and Equipment

(1910.244)

Revised: 2012/11

Dependent upon the service conditions,

but not less frequently than the following:

Revised: 2012/11

For jacks used constantly or intermittently

at one locality: Once every six months.

Revised: 2012/11

For jacks subjected to abnormal load or

shock: Immediately before and

immediately thereafter.

Revised: 2012/11

For jacks sent out for special work: When

sent out and when returned.

Revised: 2012/11

Inspect jack components including (but not

limited to):

Revised: 2012/11

Load rating markings,

Blocking,

Antifreeze liquid (if used), and

Recordkeeping:

Category:

When:

What:

What:

Lubrication.

Revised: 2012/11

None required.

Revised: 2012/11

Welding - General (1910.252)

Revised: 2012/11

Before cutting or welding is permitted.

Revised: 2012/11

An individual responsible for authorizing

cutting and welding operations must

inspect the area and designate necessary

precautions.

Revised: 2012/11

None required.

Category: Oxygen-fuel Gas Welding and Cutting

(1910.253)

When: Before use.

What: Inspect union nuts and connections on

regulators to detect faulty seats which may

cause leakage of gas when the regulators

are attached to the cylinder valves.


Category: Resistance Welding (1910.255)

When: Periodically

Qualified maintenance personnel must

inspect all equipment, including (but not

limited to) components such as:

Interlocks,

Guarding,

Shields,

Switches,

Stop buttons,

Safety pins,

Grounding, and

Ventilation.


that includes:

When:

What:

Recordkeeping:

What:

Recordkeeping:

What:

Recordkeeping:

Category:

The date;


the inspection; and


equipment that was inspected.

Any equipment defects must be reported

to his/her supervisor and the use of the

equipment must be discontinued until

safety repairs have been completed.

Category: Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills

(1910.261)

Acid towers

When: Monthly.

What: Inspect elevators, runways, stairs, etc. for

the acid tower for defects that may occur

because of exposure to acid or corrosive

gases.


When: Daily during winter months.

What: Inspect outside elevators for defects when

ice materially affects safety.


Hoops for acid storage tanks

When: Scheduled as determined by the employer.

What: Inspect hoops of tanks for defects to

ensure that they are in safe condition.


Digester

When: As specified under 29 CFR 1910.134,

Respiratory Protection.

What: Inspect gas masks used for protection

against sulfurous acid and chlorine gases as

specified under 29 CFR 1910.134,


Recordkeeping: As specified under 29 CFR 1910.134,


Revised: 2012/11

At least semiannually.

Revised: 2012/11What:

Recordkeeping:

When:

Inspect heavy duty pipe, valves, and fittings

used between the digester and blow pit to

determine the degree of deterioration.

Revised: 2012/11

None required.

Revised: 2012/11

Before each use.

Revised: 2012/11

Inspect all ladders and lifelines used to

enter a digester to conduct inspections or

repair work.

Revised: 2012/11

None required.

Revised: 2012/11

Pressure tanks-accumulators (acid)

Revised: 2012/11

Twice annually.

Revised: 2012/11

Inspect pressure tanks-accumulators in

accordance with the ASME Boiler and

Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII, Unfired

Pressure Vessels-1968, with Addenda.

Revised: 2012/11

None required.

Revised: 2012/11

Liquid chlorine tanks

When: Regularly.

Revised: 2012/11

Inspect gas masks used for protection

against chlorine gas as specified under 29

CFR 1910.134, Respiratory Protection.

Revised: 2012/11

As specified under 29 CFR 1910.134,


Revised: 2012/11

Lifting equipment

Revised: 2012/11

Regularly.

Revised: 2012/11

Inspect all lifting equipment to ensure that

they are in safe condition.

Revised: 2012/11

None required.

Revised: 2012/11

Bakery Equipment (1910.263)

When:

Regularly.

Recordkeeping:

Category:

When:

What:

Recordkeeping:

What:

Recordkeeping:

What:

Recordkeeping:

When:

What:

Recordkeeping:

Revised: 2012/11

If bakery: At least twice a month.

Revised: 2012/11

An appointed, properly instructed bakery

employee must inspect all of the safety

devices on each oven.

Revised: 2012/11

None required.

Revised: 2012/11

If oven manufacturer: At least once a year.

Revised: 2012/11

A representative of the manufacturer must

inspect all of the safety devices on each

oven.

Revised: 2012/11

None required.

Revised: 2012/11

Sawmills (1910.265)

Revised: 2012/11

Frequently.

Revised: 2012/11

Inspect mud sills or foundations to ensure

they are in good condition.

Revised: 2012/11

None required.

Ropes and cables

When: When installed and once a week thereafter

when in use.

Inspect wire rope and cable components

for:

Kinks,

Broken wires, and

Corrosion.

Rope and cables must be removed from

service as specified under 29 CFR

1910.265(c)(24)(v).


Chains

When: Before initial use and weekly thereafter.

Inspect chains used in load carrying service

for stretching.

When:

What:

Recordkeeping:

What:

What:

What:

Recordkeeping:

When:

What:

Recordkeeping:

Category:

When:

Any three foot length of chain that has

stretched one-third the length of a link

must be discarded.


Stacker and unstacker

When: Frequently.

What: Inspect every stacker and unstacker to

ensure that they are in good condition.


Pond boats and rafts

When: Unspecified.

What: Inspect the bilge area for accumulation of

highly combustible materials.


Band head saws

When: Unspecified.

Inspect for:

Cracks,

Splits,

Broken teeth, and

Other defects.

A crack greater than one-tenth the width of

the saw cannot be used until the width of

the saw is reduced to eliminate the crack,

until the cracked section is removed, or

crack development is stopped.


Revised: 2012/11

Band head saw wheels

Revised: 2012/11

Monthly.

Revised: 2012/11

Inspect:

Revised: 2012/11

Hubs,

Spokes,

Rims,

When:

What:

What:

What:

Bolts, and

Rivets.

Revised: 2012/11

The wheel is unfit for service if a loose or

damage hub, rim crack, or loose spokes are

found.

Revised: 2012/11

None required.

Revised: 2012/11

Logging Operations (1910.266)

Revised: 2012/11

Before initial use during each workshift.

Revised: 2012/11

Inspect equipment, including any provided

by an employee, for defects or damage.

Revised: 2012/11

Damaged or defective personal protective

equipment must be repaired or replaced

before work is commenced.

Revised: 2012/11

None required.

Revised: 2012/11

Hand and portable powered tools

Revised: 2012/11


Revised: 2012/11

Inspect each tool, including any provided by

an employee, for the following (at a

minimum):

Revised: 2012/11

Handles and guards are in place and found,

tight-fitting, properly shaped, and free of

splinters and sharp edges;

Controls properly function;

Chain-saw chains are properly adjusted;

Chain-saw mufflers are in place and

operational;

What:

Recordkeeping:

When:

What:

What:

Recordkeeping:

Category:

When:

Chain brakes and nose shielding devices are

in place and properly function;

Heads of shock and impact-driven and

driving tools do not exhibit mushrooming;

Cutting edges are sharp and properly

shaped; and

All other safety devices are in place and

properly function.

Revised: 2012/11

None required.

Revised: 2012/11

Machines

Revised: 2012/11


Revised: 2012/11

Inspect each machine, including any

provided by an employee, for defects or

damage.

Revised: 2012/11

Damaged or defective machines must be

repaired or replaced before work is

commenced.

Revised: 2012/11

None required.

Vehicles

When: Before initial use during each workshift.

Inspect each vehicle used to perform any

logging operation for defects or damage.

Damaged or defective vehicles must be

repaired or replaced before work is

commenced.


Category: Telecommunications (1910.268)

Support structures

When: Before use.

A competent person must inspect the

support structure of pole structures,

platforms, ladders, walkways or other

elevated structure, or aerial device to

determine that it is:

Adequately strong,

When:

What:

Recordkeeping:

What:

What:

What:

Recordkeeping:

In good working condition,

Properly secured in place.


Tools and personal protective equipment

When: Before use each day.

What: A competent person must inspect personal

protective equipment, tools, and devices to

determine that they are in good condition.


Personal climbing equipment


What: A competent person must inspect all safety

belts and straps to determine that they are

in safe working condition.



A competent person must inspect pole

climbers for the following conditions:

Fractured or cracked gaffs or leg irons,

Loose or dull gaffs, and

Broken straps or buckles.

Defective pole climbers must be corrected

before use.


Revised: 2012/11

Ladders

Revised: 2012/11


Portable Wood Ladders; 1910.26, Portable

Metal Ladders; and 1910.27, Fixed Ladders.

Revised: 2012/11

A competent person must inspect ladders

for (at a minimum*):

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Strength,

Condition,

What:

When:

What:

What:

Proper securement,

Sharp edges,

Burrs,

Decay,

Corrosion, and

Cracks.

Revised: 2012/11

*Additional inspection parameters are

specified under 29 CFR 1910.25, Portable

Wood Ladders; 1910.26, Portable Metal

Ladders; and 1910.27, Fixed Ladders.

Revised: 2012/11

None required.

Revised: 2012/11

Vehicle-mounted material handling devices

and other mechanical equipment Each day

the equipment is to be used.

Revised: 2012/11

A competent person must inspect

equipment to determine that it is in good

condition.

Revised: 2012/11

None required.

Revised: 2012/11

At least once a year and by intervals set by

the manufacturer.

Revised: 2012/11

A competent person must inspect derricks

and its associated equipment to determine

that it is in good condition.

Revised: 2012/11

A record of the inspection must be

maintained that includes:

Revised: 2012/11

The date;

Repairs that were made, and

What:

Recordkeeping:

When:

What:

Recordkeeping:

What:

Recordkeeping:

When:

Corrective actions, if any were required.

Revised: 2012/11

Cable suspension strand

Revised: 2012/11

Before attaching a splicing platform to a

cable suspension strand if the strand passes

over electric power wires or railroad tracks.

Revised: 2012/11

Inspect (from an elevated working position

at each pole supporting the span in

question) the strand for the following:

Revised: 2012/11

Corrosion,

One or more broken wires of the strand,

Worn spots, and

Burn marks.

Revised: 2012/11

Defective strands may not be used to

support any splicing platform, scaffold, or

cable car.

Revised: 2012/11

None required.

Tree trimming

When: Before climbing, entering, or working

around any tree.

What: The employee and the foremen or

supervisor in charge must closely inspect

the area to determine whether an electrical

power conductor passes through the tree

or within reaching distance of an employee

who will be working in the tree.


Category: Electric Power Generation, Transmission,

and Distribution (1910.269)

General


When:

What:

Recordkeeping:

Recordkeeping:

What: The employer must conduct inspections to

determine that each employee is complying

with required safety-related work practices.


First aid

When: At least once a year.

What: Inspect first aid kits to ensure that

expended items are replaced.


Lockout/tagout procedures


Where lockout is used: An authorized






employee's responsibilities under the

energy control procedure being inspected.

Where tagout is used: An authorized






and affected employee's responsibilities

under the energy control procedure being

inspected and the following:

Tags are used only as warning devices and

not as a physical restraint on energy

isolating devices that would otherwise

require the use of a lock;

Tags are not removed without

authorization of the authorized person

responsible for it or that it has not been

bypassed, ignored, or otherwise defeated;

What:

Tags are legible and understandable by all

authorized employees, affected employees,

and all other employees who work

operations are or may be in the area;

Tags and their means of attachment are

made of materials which will withstand the

environmental conditions encountered in

the workplace;

Tags are securely attached to energy

isolating devices so that they cannot be

inadvertently or accidentally detached

during use; and

The meaning of tags is understood by

employees as part of the overall energy

control program.

Any deviations or inadequacies found

during the inspection must be corrected.


inspections that includes:

The date;

The name of the employees included in the

inspection;


the inspection; and

The name, or other identifier, of the

machine or equipment on which the energy

control procedure was being utilized.

Revised: 2012/11

Before lockout or tagout devices are


Revised: 2012/11

The authorized employee must inspect the

work area to ensure that nonessential

items have been removed and that

machine or equipment components are

operationally intact.

Revised: 2012/11

What:

Recordkeeping:

What:

Recordkeeping:

When:

None required.

Revised: 2012/11

Personal protective equipment

Revised: 2012/11

Before use each day.

Revised: 2012/11

Inspect body belts, safety straps, lanyards,

lifelines, and body harnesses to determine

that the equipment is in safe working

condition.

Defective equipment may not be used.

Revised: 2012/11

None required.

Revised: 2012/11

Live-line tools

Revised: 2012/11

Before use each day.

Revised: 2012/11

Visually inspect each live-line tool for

defects.

Revised: 2012/11

None required.

Revised: 2012/11

Mechanical equipment

Revised: 2012/11

Before use on each workshift.

Revised: 2012/11

Visually inspect the critical safety

components (i.e., those whose failure

would result in a free fall or free rotation of

the boom) of mechanical elevating and

rotating equipment to ensure it is in safe

working condition.

Revised: 2012/11

None required.

Revised: 2012/11

Climbing ropes

Revised: 2012/11

Before each use.

Revised: 2012/11

Inspect rope for damage or defects.

Damaged and defective rope may not be

used.

Revised: 2012/11

None required.

Revised: 2012/11

What:

Recordkeeping:

When:

What:

Recordkeeping:

When:

What:

Recordkeeping:

When:

Recordkeeping:

When:

What:

Recordkeeping:

Underground electrical installations

Revised: 2012/11

Unspecified.

Revised: 2012/11

Inspect energized cables that are to be

moved for defects.

Revised: 2012/11

None required.

Revised: 2012/11

Water and steam spaces

Revised: 2012/11

Before work is permitted and after its

completion.

Revised: 2012/11

A designated employee must inspect the

conditions in water and steam spaces

associated with boilers.

Revised: 2012/11

None required.

Boilers

When: Before internal furnace or ash hopper

repair work is started.

Inspect overhead areas for possible falling

objects.

If the hazard of fall objects exists, planking

or nets must be provided as overhead

protection.

Recordkeeping: None required

Personal flotation devices

When: Frequently.

Inspect each personal flotation device to

ensure that is does not have:

Rot,

Mildew,

Water saturation, or

Any other condition that could render the

device unsuitable for use.


Wood poles

When: Before it is climbed.

A qualified employee should inspect the

wood pole for:

What:

Recordkeeping:

What:

What:

What:

When:

What:

Recordkeeping:

When:

Buckling at the ground line,

Unusual angle to the ground,

Cracks,

Holes,

Shell rot and decay,

Knots,

Depth of setting,

Soft, wet, or loose soil, and

Burn marks.

A hammer and/or rocking test may also

need to be conducted.


Category: Grain Handling Facilities (1910.272)

When: Regularly.

What: At the least, inspect the mechanical and

safety control equipment associated with

dryers, grain stream processing equipment,

dust collection equipment (including filter

collectors), and bucket elevators to ensure

it is in safe working condition.


Bucket elevators

When: If less than one million bushel permanent

storage capacity and absent motion

detection and alignment monitoring

devices: Daily

What: Visually inspect bucket movement and

tracking of the belt.


Revised: 2012/11

Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection

(1910.304)

Revised: 2012/11

Before use each day (unless they remain

connected once put in place and are not

exposed to damage) or upon relocation.

When:

What:

Category:

Revised: 2012/11

Visually inspect each cord set, attachment

cap, plug, and receptacle and any

equipment connected by cord and plug

(except cord sets and receptacles which are

fixed and not exposed to damage) for:

Revised: 2012/11

External defects (e.g., deformed or missing

pins, insulation damage, etc.); and

Evidence of possible internal damage.

Revised: 2012/11

Damaged and defective equipment may

not be used until repaired.

Revised: 2012/11

None required.

Revised: 2012/11

Electrical - Selection and Use of Work

Practices (1910.333)

Revised: 2012/11

Before circuits or equipment are

reenergized, even temporarily, as

necessary.

Revised: 2012/11

A qualified person must visually inspect all

tools, electrical jumpers, shorts, grounds,

and other such devices to verify that they

have been removed.

Revised: 2012/11

None required.

Revised: 2012/11

Electrical - Use of Equipment (1910.334)

Revised: 2012/11

Portable cord- and plug-connected

equipment and extension cords

Revised: 2012/11

Before use on any shift.

Revised: 2012/11

Visually inspect equipment and cords for:

Revised: 2012/11

Recordkeeping:

Category:

When:

What:

What:

Recordkeeping:

Category:

When:

What:

External defects (i.e., loose parts, deformed

and missing pins, damage to the outer

jacket or insulation, etc.); and

Evidence of possible internal damage (i.e.,

pinches or crushed outer jacket). Damaged

and defective equipment may not be used

until repaired and tested.

Revised: 2012/11

None required.

Revised: 2012/11

Test instruments and equipment

Revised: 2012/11

Before the equipment is used.

Revised: 2012/11

Visually inspect test instruments and

equipment and all associated test leads,

cables, power cords, probes, and

connectors for external defects and

damage.

Revised: 2012/11

Damaged and defective test instruments

and equipment may not be used until

repaired and tested.

Revised: 2012/11

None required.

Revised: 2012/11

Electrical - Safeguards for Personal

Protection (1910.335)

Revised: 2012/11

Periodically.

Revised: 2012/11

Inspect protective equipment as specified

under 29 CFR 1910.137, Electrical

Protective Equipment.

Revised: 2012/11

None required.

Revised: 2012/11

Commercial Diving Operations - Pre-dive

Procedures (1910.421)

Revised: 2012/11

Prior to each dive.

Revised: 2012/11

What:

Recordkeeping:

Category:

When:

What:

When:

What:

Recordkeeping:

Category:

When:

What:

Recordkeeping:

Inspected the breathing gas supply system

(including reserve breathing gas supplies),

masks, helmets, thermal protection, and

bell handling mechanism (when

appropriate) to ensure safe working

condition.

Revised: 2012/11

None required.

Category: Commercial Diving Operations -

Equipment (1910.430)

When: Regularly.

What: Inspect mufflers on intake and exhaust

lines of each decompression chamber to

ensure safe working condition.


Category: Asbestos (Appendix F to 1910.1001, Work

Practices and Engineering Controls for

Automotive Brake and Clutch Inspection,

Disassembly, Repair, and Assembly -

Mandatory)

When: Before work begins.

What: Inspect the enclosure for leaks to ensure

that it is closed tightly.


Personal protective equipment

When: Before work begins.

What: Inspect the sleeves and ports through

which the work will handle the brakes and

clutch to ensure their integrity.


Category: Inorganic Arsenic (1910.1018)

When: Periodically.

What: Inspect dust collection and ventilation

equipment to maintain the effectiveness of

the system

Recordkeeping: A record must be maintained of the last

check of effectiveness and cleaning or

maintenance.

Category: Coke Oven Emissions (1910.1029)

Batteries

When: Prior to each charge.

Inspect:

Goosenecks and standpipes,

Roof carbon build-up,

What:

What:

Recordkeeping:

Steam aspiration system,

Steam nozzles and liquor sprays,

Standpipe caps, and

Charging holes and lids.


Coking

When: To be determined by the employer.

What: Inspect coking operations to control door

emissions to the maximum extent possible.


Revised: 2012/11

Pushing

Revised: 2012/11

At least weekly and after any green push.

Revised: 2012/11

Inspect heating flues and associated

temperatures to prevent green pushes.

Revised: 2012/11

None required.

Emissions

Revised: 2012/11

Regularly.

Revised: 2012/11

Inspect:

Revised: 2012/11

All controls (i.e., goosenecks, standpipes,

standpipe caps, charging hold lids and

casting, jumper pipes, and air seals);

Damper system,

Aspiration system,

Collector main,

Heating system, and

Brickwork.

Revised: 2012/11

What:

What:

When:

What:

Recordkeeping:

When:

Repairs must be made as soon as possible.

Revised: 2012/11

None required.

Revised: 2012/11

Respiratory protection

Revised: 2012/11



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Revised: 2012/11

Protective clothing and equipment

Revised: 2012/11

Daily*.

Revised: 2012/11

Visually inspect* protective helmets (hard

hats) purchased after July 5, 1994 and all

components for such things as:

Revised: 2012/11

Dents;

Cracks;

Penetration; and

Damage due to impact, rough treatment,

or wear.

Revised: 2012/11

*As prescribed in ANSI Z89.1-1986,

"American National Standard for Personnel

Protection - Protective Headwear for

Industrial Workers-Requirements," and

incorporated by reference.

Revised: 2012/11

None required.

Revised: 2012/11

Bloodborne Pathogens (1910.1030)

Revised: 2012/11

When:

What:

Recordkeeping:

Category:

When:

What:

Recordkeeping:

When:

What:

Recordkeeping:

Regularly.

Revised: 2012/11

Inspect all bins, pails, cans, and similar

receptacles intended for reuse for visible

contamination.

Revised: 2012/11

The items must be cleaned and

decontaminated immediately or as soon as

feasible.

Revised: 2012/11

None required.

HIV and HBV Research labs and production

facilities

When: Routinely.

What: Inspect liquid disinfectant traps and high-

efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters (or

filters of equivalent or superior efficiency)

on vacuum lines to ensure proper working

condition.


Category: Acrylontrile (1910.1045)

When: Regularly.

What: Inspect operations involving liquid

acrylontrile to detect leaks and spills.

Surfaces must be decontaminated when

spills are detected.


Category: Formaldehyde (1910.1048)

When: Regularly.

Visually inspect operations involving

formaldehyde liquids or gas to detect leaks

and spills.

Leaks must be repaired and spills cleaned

up promptly.


Category: Methylenedianiline (1910.1050)

Exposure monitoring

When: Routinely.

Inspect employees' hands, face, and

forearms potentially exposed to

methylenedianiline.

If exposure has occurred, the source must

be determined and corrective measures

implemented.

What:

Recordkeeping:

What:

What:

When:


Housekeeping

When: Regularly.

Inspect operations involving liquid or solid

methylenedianiline for leaks, spills, and

discharges.

Leaks must be repaired and spills cleaned

up promptly.


Revised: 2012/11

1 Ionizing Radiation (1910.1096)

Revised: 2012/11

Initially.

Revised: 2012/11

Inspect the signal-generating system to

verify that the fabrication and installation

were made in accordance with design plans

and specifications as well as develop a

thorough knowledge of the performance of

the system and all components under

normal and hostile conditions.

Revised: 2012/11

None required.

Revised: 2012/11

Prior to normal operation.

Revised: 2012/11


assure reliability and to demonstrate

accuracy and performance.

Revised: 2012/11

None required.

Revised: 2012/11

Periodically once the system has been in

service.

Revised: 2012/11


ensure that it is at all times operating

within design limits and capable of the

required response.

Revised: 2012/11

None required.

When:

What:

Recordkeeping:

When:

What:

Recordkeeping:

When:

What:

Recordkeeping:

What:

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