1. Surviving the OSHA Audit!
Presented By:
David A. Casavant rCFM, LEED AP Authorized OSHA Trainer
The Sustainable Workplace Alliance

2. Good News / Bad News In a typical year OSHA . . . .
Issues over $40 Million in Fines
Logs over 87,000 citations (67,000 cited as "serious“)
$170 billion a year on costs associated with
occupational injuries and illnesses
Lost productivity from injuries and illnesses costs companies $60 billion each year!
Liberty Mutual

4. REMEMBER: If something is predictable, its manageable. . .
OSHA’s Three Stage Inspection Program
Opening Conference
Inspection Tour
Closing Conference
REMEMBER: If something is predictable, its manageable. . .

7. Plus One More Reduction Opportunity!
OSHA Appeals Process
Informal conference
Good faith: 25%
Size of business: 10%–70%
Good history: 10%
Quick Fix: 15%
1 – 10 = 70% reduction, – 25 = 60% reduction, – 100 = 30%, – 250 = 10%
Plus One More Reduction Opportunity!

9. Establishment Search

12. Prohibited Uses of Flexible Cords 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A)-(F)
As a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure;
Where run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors;
Where run through doorways, windows, or similar openings;
Where attached to building surfaces;
Where concealed behind building walls, ceilings, or floors; or
Where installed in raceways, except as otherwise permitted in this subpart.
Quiz Question
(g)(1)(iv) Unless specifically permitted otherwise in paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of this section, flexible cords and cables may not be used: (g)(1)(iv)(A) As a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure; (g)(1)(iv)(B) Where run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors; (g)(1)(iv)(C) Where run through doorways, windows, or similar openings; (g)(1)(iv)(D) Where attached to building surfaces;
Concealed behind or attached to building surfaces
Substitute for fixed wiring
Run through walls, ceilings, floors, doors, or windows
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13. GFCI Protection
(b)(3)(ii)(A)
Receptacle outlets (including cord sets) that are not part of the permanent wiring of the building shall have ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel when doing construction-like activities.
(b)(3)(ii)(A) All 125-volt, single-phase, 15-, 20-, and 30-ampere receptacle outlets that are not part of the permanent wiring of the building or structure and that are in use by personnel shall have ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel. Note 1 to paragraph (b)(3)(ii)(A) of this section: A cord connector on an extension cord set is considered to be a receptacle outlet if the cord set is used for temporary electric power. Note 2 to paragraph (b)(3)(ii)(A) of this section: Cord sets and devices incorporating the required ground-fault circuit-interrupter that are connected to the receptacle closest to the source of power are acceptable forms of protection.

14. Prohibited Use of Flexible Cord
(g)(1)(iv)(A)-(F) Flexible cords may not be attached to building surfaces

15. GFCI in Wet Location
(j)(2)(ii) A receptacle installed in a wet or damp location shall be suitable for the location.
NOTE: According to the National Electric Codes (NEC/NFPA 70), GFCI protection is required on all outlets in kitchens along the counter, in bathrooms, pool and shower facilities supplied with 110 volt power. (Six foot proximity)

16. Open Junction Boxes – Server Room
(b)(7)(i)Unused openings in boxes, raceways, auxiliary gutters, cabinets, equipment cases, or housings shall be effectively closed to afford protection substantially equivalent to the wall of the equipment.
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17. Open Junction Boxes
(b)(7)(i)Unused openings in boxes, raceways, auxiliary gutters, cabinets, equipment cases, or housings shall be effectively closed to afford protection substantially equivalent to the wall of the equipment.
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18. 1910.305(b)(2)Covers and canopies.
All pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings shall be provided with covers approved for the purpose. If metal covers are used they shall be grounded.

19. Nominal voltage to ground Minimum clear distance for condition2 3
Condition A
Condition B
Condition C m ft
Condition A -- Exposed live parts on one side and no live or grounded parts on the other side
Condition B -- Exposed live parts on one side and grounded parts on the other side
Condition C -- Exposed live parts on both sides

20. Required Inspections
(e)(2) Portable extinguishers shall be visually inspected monthly (see example on right side)
(e)(3) The employer shall assure that portable fire extinguishers are subjected to annual maintenance

21. Questions?

22. david@sustainablewp.org David A. Casavant, Authorized OSHA Trainer
Executive Director - The Sustainable Workplace Alliance