AboutSandy Brown, CHSP Expertise My expertise is in all the various aspects of industrial health and safety. I have worked 5 years as a Safety Officer in a hospital and 1 year in a heavy manufacturing environment.
Experience American Society for Quality
Board of Certified Healthcare Safety Professionals
WSCPA
Bachelor of Science in Safety & Health Management
HAZWOPER Certified
Decon Certified Trainer
American Red Cross Instructor CPR (Adult, Child, Infant)/First Aid/AED
MOAB Certified Instructor
OSHA 501 General Industry Certification
Question I work in a bodyshop . We have mentioned to our employer about the obvious unsafe environment . We have a paint booth but not exhaust fans in the body shop so the dust is always in the air , open sewage lines that leak into the shop sometimes , where a toilet was removed , where we wash cars , employees have been shocked by the power outlet ( extension cords are used and only available plug is in wash bay . )because they are not GFCI . we had an airline explode recently which could have harmed someone , they are all pvc . yes pvc does not hold up well to compressed air . there are so many things . Just wondering what can be done ? The goal isnt to get my employer fined because it could cost him his business , just wondering what can be done ? thank you
Answer Hi Ryan,
This is a complex problem with a complex solution. You need to hire a safety consultant to come in to inspect your workplace and make recommendations for change. You are working in a very dangerous environment.
What state are you in? Perhaps I could make some further recommendations to you.
