Re: [TheThinkTank] Is your shop OSHA Compliant?

5 Dec 2012 · *multiple languages*

      "Triflow is also a systemic neurotoxin that wrecks both nervous system and
brain. Really bad stuff"
Can you cite some sources showing that casual use of Triflow involving
temporary occasional skin contact "wrecks both nervous system and brain"?
It seems a little hysterical, given that it's got an HMIS rating of 2,
which is fairly low, and given that there are other far more significant
risks in both cycling and bike repair (e.g. bike/car accidents far more
frequently wreck both nervous system and brain, but I don't see people
repeatedly posting here on the need to wear a helmet).
On Mon, Dec 3, 2012 at 10:34 AM, christopher@holisticcycles.com wrote:
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Triflow is also a systemic neurotoxin that wrecks both nervous system and
brain. Really bad stuff
Christopher Wallace
Holistic Cycles
140 Harrison St
Oak Park, IL. 60304
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Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Is your shop OSHA Compliant?
From: Leslie Peteya lesliepeteya@gmail.com
Date: Mon, November 05, 2012 5:58 pm
To: The Think Tank thethinktank@lists.bikecollectives.org

Chemical-soaked rags are stored in metal fireproof containers
Chemicals are kept at least 4 feet high away from children
No smoking within 10 feet of the shop
Fluorescent lights and radiant heaters are caged to prevent them from

being struck by bikes or random
flying parts (our back room is only 7 feet high)
5) Welding is done strictly outside the shop, no youth allowed.
6) We have a fire extinguisher in the shop, and try to minimize clutter.
7) I keep a well stocked first aid box because people are always stabbing
themselves with cable ends, chainrings,
tools, and the like.
8) Encourage volunteers to get tetanus vaccinations and boosters.
9) Keep the shop stocked with nitrile gloves to prevent lubricants and
penetrants from making skin contact-
TriFlow is particularly absorbent, and will cause capillaries to break in
the hands. We switched to ChainJ for this reason.
10) Water cooler and electrolyte mix, working inside or in the shade, and
shorter shop hours during the summer
to prevent heatstroke and dehydration.
11) Possibly making our core volunteers take Basic First Aid and CPR,
although we have enough first response people floating around the shop
(on-duty cops, nurses, PAs, etc.) to be sufficient.
12) All electrical and water lines are marked- electrical lines are run
down from the ceiling to prevent trip hazards.
13) Encourage closed toe shoes, goggles and masks if filing, sanding or
otherwise running power tools.
That's about all I can think of for now.
-Leslie
Durham Bike Co-op (NC)
On Mon, Nov 5, 2012 at 6:52 PM, Rich Points director@communitycycles.orgwrote:
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Hey All,
I just went to a day long seminar on Human Resources where they spent
some time talking about OSHA.  From what they said at the seminar OSHA can
come in at any time and audit your shop.  Apparently if they find
violations they can fine the shit out of you.  Here are some things I
learned and remember this was 20mins of a day long seminar, there are week
long classes on this stuff.  This is a very short list.

All chemicals and solvents should have warning labels on them

clearly stating what's in them in *multiple languages*

You should not keep aspirin, ibuprofen, neosporin or any other

pharmaceuticals that someone could potentially have a reaction to in your
   medicine cabinet*

Exit signs should be on all doors.
There should be no trip hazards.
Your staff needs to go through trainings on such things as how to

use a ladder.
This list is nowhere close to comprehensive but I'm going to be looking
into this more in the coming weeks and months.  We've been around for
almost seven years now never had a serious accident and I want to keep it
that way.
What are you guys doing to keep your shops safe and maybe even OSHA
compliant?
Ride On!
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Rich Points
http://communitycycles.org
Executive Director
(c)303-589-0597
(w)720-565-6019
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