OSHA Inspection: TOWN OF HAMDEN DPW P&R DIV EQUIPMENT STORAGE BLDG

Issued

Jan 22, 1997

Abate by

Mar 24, 1997

Penalty

Initial $350 · Current $350

General-duty citation text

31-372-101
Section 31-370(a) of the Connecticut Occupational Safety and Health Act:
The
employer did
not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from
recognized hazards
that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to
employees in that
employees were exposed to the hazards of improperly maintained Joyce
automobile lifts:
Location:
(A)Maintenance Shop.
(1)Mechanics were servicing automobiles on Joyce automobile lifts that had
missing locking devices and were not inspected on a periodic basis.
Feasible and useful abatement methods for eliminating these hazards
include, but are not limited to, the following:
(1)Insure all lifts are adequately maintained in accordance with lift
manufactures procedures on a timely basis.
(2)Insure all lifts are periodically inspected on a recurring basis by a
qualified inspector who is qualified to perform these inspections
through experience in installation or field service work for users,
manufactures, distributors or service organizations for automotive
lift products.
(3)Insure that any lift needing maintenance or repairs is taken out of
service and not used until deemed mechanically safe.
(4)Insure that lift operators are instructed in the safe use and
operation of the lift.
(5)Insure that the lift operators use all applicable safety features
provided on the lift, and operate the lift in accordance with lift
manufacturer instructions.
(6)Insure that the lift operators inspect the lifts on a daily basis for:
(a)accessibility of the operating procedures, safety tips, and
generic safety material;
(b)accessibility and readability of safety warning labels;
(c)the rated load capacity of the lift;
(d)proper operation of the lift controls, restraints, and locking
devices;
(e)deformation or excessive wear of any of the lift structural
elements;
(f)deformation or excessive wear of other components such as
hoses, electrical wires, drive chains, cables, or screws;
(g)damage or excessive wear on any of the lift contact points
which engage the vehicle during lifting, whether they
engage the tires, frame, body, or axles;
(h)evidence of hydraulic or pneumatic leaks;
(i)unusual noises, sudden movements, erratic operation or
evidence of chips or filings during use;(j)cracks or loose concrete around
floor anchor bolts.

Issued

Jan 22, 1997

Abate by

Feb 24, 1997

Penalty

Initial $280 · Current $280

Issued

Jan 22, 1997

Abate by

Feb 24, 1997

Issued

Jan 22, 1997

Abate by

Feb 24, 1997

Issued

Jan 22, 1997

Abate by

Mar 24, 1997

Penalty

Initial $280 · Current $280

Issued

Jan 22, 1997

Abate by

Mar 24, 1997

Penalty

Initial $280 · Current $280

Issued

Jan 22, 1997

Abate by

Feb 24, 1997

Issued

Jan 22, 1997

Abate by

Feb 24, 1997

Issued

Jan 22, 1997

Abate by

Feb 24, 1997