Wet Floors Due To Weather Conditions
With the fall season weather becomes a greater issue from wet floors in entry ways. Although during the summer we do occasional have a problem from excessive rain it usually is not as large a hazard as during the winter months from snow and ice.1910.22(a)(2)
The floor of each workroom is maintained in a clean and, to the extent feasible, in a dry condition.
This may apply to problems with rain,ice and snow. Depending on the situation it may require more than just general maintenance of the area.
Provide Signs For Wet Floor Areas
1910.145(c)(2)(i)
Caution signs shall be used only to warn against potential hazards or to caution against unsafe practices.
1910.145(c)(2)(ii)
All employees shall be instructed that caution signs indicate a possible hazard against which proper precaution should be taken.
1910.145(c)(3)
Safety instruction signs. Safety instruction signs shall be used where there is a need for general instructions and suggestions relative to safety measures.
1910.145(d)(1)
Design features. All signs shall be furnished with rounded or blunt corners and shall be free from sharp edges, burrs, splinters, or other sharp projections. The ends or heads of bolts or other fastening devices shall be located in such a way that they do not constitute a hazard.
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