Common Physical Hazards
Common Physical Hazards
I frequently find these physical hazards in my consultations. They are presented here to help employers and employees identify and correct hazards on their own.
Pictures by Cynthia W. Duffield, CIH, CSP, CQE
Updated October 2, 1999
Flammable liquid storage, unapproved container
1910.106(a)(29)
Electrical cord insulation damaged
1910.303 (b)(1)(iii)
Fan cord insulation pulled loose
1910.303 (b)(1)(iii)
Electrical panel not labeled
1910.303 (f)
Electrical equipment, access blocked
1910.303(g)(1)(i)
Electrical equipment, unused openings not closed
1910.305(b)(1)
Electrical panel, unused openings not closed
1910.305(b)(1)
Electrical faceplate or cover broken or missing