Choose the correct action when a walking-working surface hazard cannot be repaired immediately.
Repair is not immediate, but the route is still open. What should Elena do while waiting for facilities? Close the route with a physical barrier, redirect traffic, and keep the hazard out of use until repair is complete. Correct. OSHA 1910.22 requires correction before use, or guarding to prevent use when immediate repair is not possible. Send a facilities ticket and trust people to step carefully because the repair is already requested. A ticket starts repair but does not control exposure. People can still use the hazardous surface. Put a small note beside the plate and leave the route open…
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