Write me a safe work practice to use a vegetable slicer in an industrial kitchen

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# 1910.265 Sawmills (cont.) ## [redacted phone] (4) Transfers and Tracks (cont.) Special Industries R - 137 Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division Oregon Administrative Rules AO 6-2017 R Division 2 # (d) Live rolls shall be replaced when a hole (sufficient to impair its strength, or catch clothing) has developed. Stat. Auth.: ORS 654.025(2) and 656.726(4). Stats. Implemented: ORS 654.001 through 654.295. Hist: WCB Admin. Order No. 37-1974, f. 9/16/74, ef. 11/15/74. OR-OSHA Admin. Order 7-1993, f. 6/8/93, ef. 8/1/93. OR-OSHA Admin. Order 3-1996, f. 7/22/96, ef. 7/22/96. ## [redacted phone] Veneer And Plywood Machinery Note: 1910.265(c) and (d) also apply to Veneer and Plywood Machinery. (See OAR 437-002- 0313(1).) (1) Purpose. The purpose of this rule is to prescribe minimum requirements for veneer and plywood operations. (2) Veneer Lathe. (a) A mechanical lock shall be provided to prevent the back-up roll from closing until activated by the operator. (b) A guard or positive interlock and necessary hydraulic or air controls shall be provided to prevent forward movement of the charger, if such movement may be hazardous. (c) Positive means shall be provided to hold the head in the open position while servicing the knife. (d) A protective device for the knife edge shall be provided for use when transporting the knife. (e) Where there is a hazard from "exploding" logs, both lathe operator's and charger operator's stations shall be protected against flying slabs and chips. (f) Means shall be provided in the knife grinding area to drain cleaning or cooling liquids from the work station. (g) Knives and other cutting equipment shall be stored in planned storage areas. (h) The area under the elevating ramp (tipple) from the lathe to the stock trays shall be guarded to prevent entrance while the lathe is in operation. (3) Veneer Slicer. The veneer slicer knife shall be guarded at front and rear to prevent accidental contact with the knife…

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# 1910.142 - Temporary Labor Camps (cont.) ## 1910.142(h) "Refuse disposal." (cont.) 1910.142(i) "Construction and operation of kitchens, dining hall, and feeding facilities." 1910.142(i)(1) In all camps where central dining or multiple family feeding operations are permitted or provided, the food handling facilities shall comply with the requirements of the "Food Service Sanitation Ordinance and Code," Part V of the "Food Service Sanitation Manual," U.S. Public Health Service Publication 934 (1965), which is incorporated by reference as specified in Sec. 1910.6. 1910.142(i)(2) A properly constructed kitchen and dining hall adequate in size, separate from the sleeping quarters of any of the workers or their families, shall be provided in connection with all food handling facilities. There shall be no direct opening from living or sleeping quarters into a kitchen or dining hall. 1910.142(i)(3) No person with any communicable disease shall be employed or permitted to work in the preparation, cooking, serving, or other handling of food, foodstuffs, or materials used therein, in any kitchen or dining room operated in connection with a camp or regularly used by persons living in a camp. 1910.142(j) "Insect and rodent control." Effective measures shall be taken to prevent infestation by and harborage of animal or insect vectors or pests. ## 1910.142(k) "First aid." 1910.142(k)(1) Adequate first aid facilities approved by a health authority shall be maintained and made available in every labor camp for the emergency treatment of injured persons. 1910.142(k)(2) Such facilities shall be in charge of a person trained to administer first aid and shall be readily accessible for use at all times. 1910.142(I) "Reporting communicable disease." 1910.142(I)(1) It shall be the duty of the camp superintendent to report immediately to the local health officer the name and address of any individual in the camp known to have or suspected of having a communicable disease. 1910.142(…

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# SAFETY DATA SHEET (cont.) ## 8. Exposure controls/personal protection (cont.) US. OSHA Table Z-1 Limits for Air Contaminants (29 CFR 1910.1000) <table><tr><th>Components</th><th>Type</th><th></th><th>Value</th><th>Form</th></tr><tr><td>Titanium dioxide (CAS [redacted postal code]-67-7)</td><td>PEL</td><td></td><td>15 mg/m3</td><td>Total dust.</td></tr><tr><td>US. OSHA Table Z-3 (29 CFR 1910.1000)</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Components</td><td>Type</td><td></td><td>Value</td><td>Form</td></tr><tr><td>Titanium dioxide (CAS</td><td>TWA</td><td></td><td>5 mg/m3</td><td>Respirable fraction.</td></tr><tr><td>[redacted postal code]-67-7)</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>15 mg/m3</td><td>Total dust.</td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>50 mppcf</td><td>Total dust.</td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>15 mppcf</td><td>Respirable fraction.</td></tr><tr><td>US. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Components</td><td>Type</td><td></td><td>Value</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Titanium dioxide (CAS</td><td>TWA</td><td></td><td>10 mg/m3</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>[redacted postal code]-67-7)</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td colspan="4">US. NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Components</td><td>Type</td><td></td><td>Value</td><td>Form</td></tr><tr><td>Limestone (CAS 1317-65-3)</td><td>TWA</td><td></td><td>5 mg/m3 10 mg/m3</td><td>Respirable. Total</td></tr><tr><td>US. Workplace Environmental Exposure Components</td><td>Level Type</td><td>(WEEL) Guides</td><td>Value</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Diphenyl ketone (CAS 119-61-9)</td><td>TWA</td><td></td><td>0.5 mg/m3</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Biological limit values No</td><td>exposure</td><td>limits noted for the</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td colspan="5">biological ingredient(s). Appropriate engineering Good general ventilation should be used. Ventilation r…

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This information is provided free of charge by the Department of Industrial Relations from its web site at www.dir.ca.gov. These regulations are for the convenience of the user and no representation or warranty is made that the information is current or accurate. See full disclaimer at https://www.dir.ca.gov/od_pub/disclaimer.html. Subchapter 7. General Industry Safety Orders Group 2. Safe Practices and Personal Protection Article 9. Sanitation Return to index New query ## §3368. Consumption of Food and Beverages. (a) Application. This Section shall apply only where employees are permitted to consume food or beverages, or both, on the premises. (b) Prohibited Areas. Food and beverages shall not be stored or consumed in a toilet room or in an area where they may be contaminated by any toxic material. - EXEMPTION: Penal institution gun posts containing a water closet and lavoratory and only one occupant per shift. (c) Waste Disposal Containers. Receptacles constructed of smooth, corrosion-resistant, easily cleanable or disposable materials shall be provided and used for the disposal of food waste. The number, size and location of such receptacles shall encourage their use and not result in over filling. Receptacles containing food waste shall be emptied not less than once each working day and shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. They shall be provided with solid, tight-fitting covers unless sanitary conditions can be maintained without the use of covers. (d) Food Handling/Service. All facilities providing food or beverage service for employees shall be operated in accordance with sound hygienic principles. Food shall be processed, prepared, handled, served and stored in such a manner as to be protected against contamination and spoilage. NOTE: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Section 142.3, Labor Code. ## HISTORY 1. Amendment filed 7-16-76; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 76, No. 29). 2. Amendment of sub…

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# Enclosure and Isolation (cont.) ## Good Housekeeping (cont.) Being prepared for emergencies means making sure that the necessary equipment and supplies are readily available and that employees know what to do when something unplanned happens such as a release, spill, fire, or injury. These procedures should be written and employees should have the opportunity to practice their emergency response skills regularly. Please see the OSH Answers document on emergency_planning for more information. ## Personal Hygiene Practices and Facilities Personal hygiene practices are another effective way to reduce the amount of a hazardous material absorbed, ingested, or inhaled by a worker. Examples of personal hygiene practices include: - Washing hands after handling material and before eating, drinking or smoking. - Avoiding touching lips, nose, and eyes with contaminated hands. - No smoking, drinking, chewing gum or eating in the work areas - these activities should be permitted only in a "clean" area. - Not storing hazardous products in the same refrigerator as food items. Please see the OSH Answers documents on Workplace Housekeeping, Hand Washing: Reducing the Risk of Common Infections and Good Hygiene Practices - Reducing the Spread of Infections and Viruses for more information. ## What should I know about personal protective equipment (PPE) as a hazard control method? Personal protective equipment (PPE) refers to anything workers wear to help protect them from workplace hazards. The use of PPE as the main method to control exposures should be limited to situations where elimination, substitution, engineering, or administrative controls are not practicable, or when: - Additional protection is required because other control methods are not sufficient to reduce the hazard - The hazard is a result of a temporary or emergency condition PPE limits exposure to the harmful effects of a hazard but only if the PPE is worn and used correctly. Examples of PPE inclu…

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# Occupational Hygiene - Ototoxic Chemicals (cont.) ## What are the employer's responsibilities for protecting workers from ototoxicants? (cont.) - Establish a hearing conservation program, including audiometric hearing tests and monitoring. The program should be more thorough than what is traditionally carried out when only high noise levels are present. Recommendations include: - Annual audiograms for workers whose airborne exposures, without regard to respiratory protection worn, are conducted when there is exposure to 50% of the occupational exposure limit, regardless of the noise exposure level - Annual audiograms for workers where dermal exposure to an ototoxic substance is a concern - Instructions for audiometric data reviewers. The reviewers should be alerted to: - Possible additive, potentiating, or synergistic effects between exposure to noise and ototoxicants. - Reports of hearing loss or other effects (such as loss of balance) when the audiometric test results are normal - When comprehensive tests should be recommended to evaluate whether the more central parts of the worker's auditory system are being affected. - Implement control measures based on a hazard identification and risk assessment for a task and follow the hierarchy of controls: - If possible, eliminate the use of ototoxicants - If elimination of the ototoxicant is not possible, replace it with a less toxic chemical - Implement engineering controls such as: - Isolation and enclosures to control exposure to ototoxicants and noise - Ventilation. Volatile ototoxicants should be used in chemical fume hoods or with other appropriate devices to ensure local capture of airborne ototoxicant. - Implement administrative controls such as: - Have a competent person prepare a hazard prevention program - Audiometric testing to detect early signs of hearing loss, even in workers exposed below the action level for the ototoxicant - Eliminate unnecessary tasks that cau…

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# Which hazard classes use the skull and crossbones pictogram? (cont.) ## How can products with the skull and crossbones pictogram be handled safely? (cont.) - Follow the safe work practices specified on the SDS and by your employer. - Always work with the smallest amount possible. - Inspect containers for damage or leaks before handling. Open containers slowly and carefully to prevent spills and dispersal into the air. - Keep containers tightly closed when not in use. - Avoid generating or releasing vapour, mist, dust or gas into the workplace air. Prevent any uncontrolled release of the product. - Avoid dry sweeping of solid product. Use a pre-wetting technique or vacuum equipped with high efficiency (HEPA) filter(s) instead. - For inhalation hazards, do not breathe dust, fume, mist, vapours or spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. In case of inadequate ventilation, wear respiratory protection. - For oral and dermal hazards, wash hands thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink, or smoke when using these products. - For dermal hazards, do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, if required. - Personal protective equipment (PPE) may include respiratory protection, eye and face protection, and chemical protective clothing such as gloves and an apron made from materials that protect against the acute toxicity product. - Know the typical symptoms of exposure and appropriate first aid procedures. Immediately report any signs of illness to your supervisor. - Sometimes a worker should not work alone with an acute toxicity product. - Remove contaminated clothing and protective equipment before entering eating areas or leaving the work area. - Practice good housekeeping (e.g., keep surfaces clean, do not allow dust to accumulate). - Immediately report spills, leaks or problems with hazard control measures. - Inform maintenance personnel about the hazards of products to which they m…