•Do you have a spill containment container (absorbent material in a small garbage can works, but it must be marked and placed in accessible area)
Safety & Signage
•Do you have an OSHA approved first aid kit?
You will also need the proper signage.
Speaking of signage, see the photos for some of the more common ones that are needed in your body shop.
Flammable and Combustible Materials
•Is proper storage practiced to minimize the risk of fire including spontaneous combustion?
•Are all hazardous drums with flammable materials grounded?
•Are all flammable liquids kept in closed containers when not in use?
•Are stored oxygen tanks separated by 25 feet from flammable stored gas cylinders?
•Does the facility have enough fire extinguishers as per city ordinances?
•Are all fire extinguishers charged and are properly tagged (you also have someone in the shop check and sign the tags once a month)?
•Do you have a class D fire extinguisher for a magnesium fire?
Here is a chart of the symbols on the fire extinguisher and what materials it can be used.
•Are all fire extinguishers free from obstruction?
•Is a fire extinguisher mounted within 10 feet of any inside storage area of flammable materials?
Power Tools
•Are portable fans provided with full guards or screens having openings of ½ inch or less?
•Are all power tools have grounded cords?
Batteries
•Are batteries stored on a spill containment tray?
The next article will deal with MSDS sheets and safety programs that are necessary for OSHA compliance.
