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Q: What is a Facility Audit?
A: An e–z way to ensure that you have the proper identification where there is a potential hazard.
Q: Why is it important?
A: To avoid unwanted legal situations by ensuring your facility complies with State & Federal requirements.
Q: Is this something I can do myself?
A: Yes. We have made it e–z to perform your own facility audit by printing the step–by–step checklist of required and suggested signage for your facility.
Q: Can NMC perform the audit for us?
A: Yes. Just call NMC 800.453.2727, and tell us that you would like one of our representatives to assist you in your audit and we will set something up immediately.
An easy to use step-by-step checklist of required and suggested signage for your facility.
Directions:
1.) Follow outline and list location of items needed (signs, tags, labels, etc.)
2.) List quantity of each item.
Although some sections may not apply, we suggest that you begin with the parking lot and then proceed throughout the facility.
Many of our products are available in Bilingual (English/Spanish) versions. Please refer to the NMC Catalog for available legends.
Material Specifications:
.004 Pressure sensitive Vinyl (PS)
Flexible, excellent resistance to water and humidity
.050 Rigid Plastic (RP)
Long lasting indoor and outdoor use.
.095 Fiberglass (FG)
Rigid, shatter-proof and dent resistant. Good for harsh environments.
.040 Aluminum (AL)
Permanent indoor / outdoor use.
.080 Reflective Aluminum (ALR)
Permanent outdoor use.
Guidelines
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1) & NFPA 101 Life Safety Code
The location of fire extinguishers, sprinklers, hoses and alarms are to be clearly marked.
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.37 & NFPA 101
Life Safety Code
All exits are to be clearly marked.
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.37(q)(1)(3)(4)(6)(8)
An exit sign with an arrow showing the direction is to be placed in every location where the path of travel to the nearest exit is not apparent. Also all doors, passages and stairways which are not exits and/or may be mistaken as an exit, are to be identified as not an exit or by its actual property, ie.“storage room”, “closet”, etc.
OSHA 28 CFR & Section 4.1.2(7) of the Americans With Disabilities Act
Toilet/bathing facilities that are accessible shall be identified by the International Symbol of Accessibility.
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200
Every container of hazardous chemicals must be labeled with chemical name and appropriate hazard warnings so employees are aware of potential exposure.
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(3)
Covers for boxes are to be permanently marked “HIGH VOLTAGE” on the outside of the box cover.
NEC 430.102
Disconnecting means for motor, motor circuits and controllers. “The provisions for locking or adding a lock to the disconnecting means shall be permanently installed “ON” or “AT” the switch or circuit breaker used as the disconnecting means.”
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.145
Where a hazardous situation could result in death or severe injury, signs are to be posted indicating immediate danger and which special precautions are necessary. Where a hazardous situation is capable of severe injury, signs are to be posted to caution against unsafe practices.
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.145(c)(2)
Caution signs are to be used to warn against potential hazards.
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147
All energy sources are required to be turned off and locked out while machines are being serviced or maintained. Any energy sources that cannot be locked out are to use a tag out system.
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1450(h)(i) and .1200(g)(10)
Right to know material safety data sheets must be readily accessible to employees.
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.145
Location signs for eyewash stations and safety showers are recommended.
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(2)
Signs are to be posted near permit spaces to notify employees of what hazards may be present with messages such as “PERMIT REQUIRED CONFINED SPACE”.
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