Ladder Safety

Ladders need to be in good repair or removed from service, if not. In addition to checking on a ladder’s physical condition you should insure...
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Safety Bulletin Boards

You should have a safety bulletin board that is labeled as such. The bulletin board should include only safety related items. The bulletin board also...
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Safety Committees

Worker/management safety committee meetings need to be held at least once per month. The committee should be encouraged to review your community for safety issues...
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Safety Data Sheets

You should have updated Safety Data Sheets for all chemicals in use at your community. Copies of the safety data sheets should be available for...
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Stack Shelves Carefully

Supply shelves, whether in dietary, housekeeping or maintenance should be stacked with safety in mind. Heavy items should not be placed at height overhead. Lifting...
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Trip Hazards

Floors in closets, kitchens, shops, offices, and hallways should regularly be checked for trip hazards. Common hazards observed are electrical cords draped across the floor...
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Accident Prevention Program

All employers are required to have a site-specific accident prevention program (APP.) This is usually one of the first things DOSH requests when they make...
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Back to School

Fall is upon us and school is back in session. Along with the excitement of kids being back with their school friends comes the inevitable...
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Electrical Panels

Electrical panels need at least 36” clearance. A good idea is to tape or paint that area in front of the panel with direction not...
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Eye Wash Stations

This is currently a hot button issue for L&I DOSH. Standards for adequate eyewash stations are detailed and will not be summarized here; however, we...
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First Aid Kits

L&I has regulations regarding what is needed for a kit for your size organization. In addition to contents, your kits should be inspected regularly. You...
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Flooring and Shoes

In food production and other areas of your community where water on the floors can be an issue, consider the use of non-skid mats. Non-slip...
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