General Safety Inspection

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## Chapter 3 INSPECTION PROCEDURES ## I. Inspection Preparation and Planning Conducting effective workplace safety and health inspections requires judgment in the identification, evaluation, and documentation of safety and health conditions and practices. Inspections may vary considerably in scope and detail depending on the circumstances of each case. It is important that the CSHO adequately prepare for each inspection. Due to the wide variety of industries and associated hazards likely to be encountered, pre-inspection preparation is essential to conducting a quality inspection. ## A. Review of Inspection History and Research - 1. CSHOs will review information relevant to the establishment scheduled for inspection. The following may be included in the review: - a. The employer's UOSH inspection history by conducting an establishment search on the OSHA Information System (OIS) database. - b. Establishment search on the OSHA web page (www.osha.gov). - c. Case files of previous inspections at the establishment; relevant prior violations, together with other evidence, can be used to support a warrant for inspection where necessary or to support a repeat violation. - NOTE: CSHOs should use name variations and address in the establishment search due to possible company name changes and status (e.g., LLC, Inc.). - d. CSHOs shall document in their case file that the history review has been conducted, even if there is no prior inspection history. - 2. CSHOs will review information relevant to the industry in which the establishment's work activity is classified. The following may be included in the review: - a. Technical reference material about potential hazards and industrial processes that may be encountered. - b. Typical hazards found under the NAICS. - c. Relevant standards. ## B. Review of Cooperative Program Participation CSHOs will access UOSH's web page on the Labor Commission UOSH website to obtain information about employers who are currently participat…

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- (l) where practicable, outriggers for their ability to retract and extend and to bear the load, - (m) outrigger boxes for structural damage, - (n) tires for recommended pressure, - (o) where practicable, all running ropes for any ap -preciable loss of original strength as indicated by gen -eral corrosion, broken or cut strands and visible bro -ken wiresand for distortion of the rope, such as kinking, crushing, unstranding, birdcaging, mainstrand displacement or core protrusion, - (p) where practicable, rotation-resistant ropes and boom-hoist ropes, to ascertain any damage or deterio -ration, and - (q) where practicable, all points of rapid deteriora -tion, such as flange points, crossover points and repet -itive pickup points on drums. ## Operator's log 213.31 (4) An operator who conducts a visual inspec -tion under this section shall forthwith record the results of the inspection in an operator's log kept for the crane, and shall also record any deficiencies in the crane log. ## Operator's log 213.31 (5) An employer shall ensure that an operator's log is prepared and maintained for each mobile crane so as to provide each operator with the results of previous visual inspections of the crane by an operator, and shall ensure that the log is kept in the cab of the mobile crane. 2001-33 ## Crane log 213.4 (1) An employer shall ensure that a crane log is prepared and maintained for each mobile crane to pro -vide the owner, employer and operator with a complete machine history for the crane. - l) lorsque c'est possible, les stabilisateurs pour véri -fier leur capacité de se rétracter, de s'étendre et de supporter la charge, - m) les caissons de stabilisateurs pour en détecter les défauts de fabrication, - n) les pneus pour vérifier s'ils ont la pression re -commandée. - o) lorsque c'est possible, les câbles courants pour vérifier toute perte appréciable de résistance comme l'indiqueraient la corrosion général…

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Division 3 AO 1-2019 Oregon Administrative Rules Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division - (xvii) Warning labels and decals originally supplied with the equipment by the manufacturer or otherwise required under this standard: missing or unreadable. - (xviii) Originally equipped operator seat (or equivalent): missing. - (xix) Operator seat: unserviceable. - (xx) Originally equipped steps, ladders, handrails, guards: missing. - (xxi) Steps, ladders, handrails, guards: in unusable/unsafe condition. - (3) This inspection must include functional testing to determine that the equipment as configured in the inspection is functioning properly. - (4) If any deficiency is identified, an immediate determination must be made by the qualified person as to whether the deficiency constitutes a safety hazard or, though not yet a safety hazard, needs to be monitored in the monthly inspections. - (5) If the qualified person determines that a deficiency is a safety hazard, the equipment must be taken out of service until it has been corrected, except when temporary alternative measures are implemented as specified in 1926.1416(d) or 1926.1435(e). See 1926.1417. - (6) If the qualified person determines that, though not presently a safety hazard, the deficiency needs to be monitored, the employer must ensure that the deficiency is checked in the monthly inspections. - (7) Documentation of annual/comprehensive inspection. The following information must be documented, maintained, and retained for a minimum of 12 months, by the employer that conducts the inspection: - (i) The items checked and the results of the inspection. - (ii) The name and signature of the person who conducted the inspection and the date. - (g) Severe service. Where the severity of use/conditions is such that there is a reasonable probability of damage or excessive wear (such as loading that may have exceeded rated capacity, shock loading that may have exceeded rated capacity, prolonged exposure to a corrosi…

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Inspect the swing drive for leaks. Make sure that all covers and guards are securely attached. Inspect the covers and the guards for damage. <!-- image --> Illustration 296 g06267482 Inspect the steps, the walkways, and the handholds. Clean the steps, the walkways, and the handholds. Make any necessary repairs. Inspect the operator compartment for trash buildup. Check for trash buildup under the floorplate and on the crankcase guard. Keep these areas clean. Adjust the mirrors to achieve the best visibility.

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## D. STOP ENGINE Do not attempt any MAINTENANCE with engine running. Always stop the engine and allow machine to cool to avoid injury. Otherwise, there is a possibility of danger that your hand may be caught in the cooling fan or fan belt resulting injury. If it is unavoidable to operate the engine for inspection or maintenance, carry out the work with two people. The person seated in the operator's seat should be ready to stop the engine at any time while watching for a signal from the other person. ## E. TAG-OUT MACHINE Before beginning any inspection or maintenance procedures, secure a "DO NOT OPERATE" tag (P/N: YN20T01320P1) to the operator's console to inform the operator that the machine will be inoperable for inspection and maintenance. This tag will help prevent accidental starting of the machine. ## F. OBSERVE PRECAUTIONS Start the inspection and maintenance work fully understanding the contents of safety precautions indicated on the machine labels. ## G. HOT SURFACES &amp; FLUIDS Wear the proper safety equipment when working around hot areas. Do not change oils, engine coolant or filters immediately after machine has been stopped. Allow machine to cool down before performing maintenance procedures. <!-- image --> <!-- image --> <!-- image --> <!-- image -->

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## GENERAL SAFETY &amp; PRECAUTIONS <!-- image --> -Do not attempt any other inspection or maintenance procedures other than those specified in the manual. Carry them out parking the machine at a flat and conveniently situated -Do not attempt to avoid injury. place. any MAINTENANCE with engine running. Stop the engine and allow machine to cool ## A. WEAR SAFETY EQUIPMENT TO AVOID INJURY <!-- image --> <!-- image --> Wear hard hat, safety goggles or face shield, work gloves, safety shoes and well fitting work clothes when performing inspection and maintenance procedures on this machine. ## B. KEEP MACHINE CLEAN Thoroughly clean machine before performing inspection and maintenance procedures. It is easier and safer to locate problems, perform maintenance and also reduce the risk of hydraulic system contamination when machine is clean. ## C. CONFIRMATION FOR HOUR-METER Read the hour-meter daily, and check with the scheduled maintenance book. See "4.9 INSPECTION &amp; MAINTENANCE CHART" for better reference. Proceed with any maintenance as required. <!-- image --> <!-- image --> <!-- image --> ４