Pick Light Inspection Program - The American Mushroom Institute

Pick Light Inspection Program
June 2009
John Hillard
Safety Coordinator
Giorgi Mushroom Company

Pick Light Inspection Program
Introduction
- Any light that is not approved by a national electrical
listing organization (i.e. UL or ETL) is not considered
legal. In other words no homemade lights.
- There is at least one pick light and one fixed room
light on the market, at this point, that is approved by
one of the approved listing organizations.
- Inspection programs should replace ‘non-approved’
lights with the new ‘approved’ lights

Pick Light Inspection Program
Our Focus Today
1.) Financial benefits of replacing old lights with the
new ‘approved’ lights.
2.) Common hazards with all pick lights.
3.) Inspecting
4.) Inspection recordkeeping

Pick Light Inspection Program
Financial Benefits
1.) Repairing and maintaining lights takes time
- Time to inspect
- Time to repair
2.) ‘Approved’ lights are more efficient
3.) ‘Approved’ lights are the safer solution

Pick Light Inspection Program
Repair and Maintenance Cost Areas
1.) Light Inspections for ‘approved’ & ‘non-approved’
- 1 Hour per 10 lights bi-annually
2.) ‘Non-approved’ Light Repairs
- Simple repairs could take 15 minutes
- Extensive repairs could take over 1 hour
3.) ‘Approved’ Light Repairs
- Should never take over 30 minutes
- However, you must use the vendors original parts

Pick Light Inspection Program
Light Efficiency
‘Approved Light’ v. ‘Non-Approved Light’:
1.) ‘Approved’ light uses a more efficient Electronic
Ballasts.
2.) ‘Approved’ light uses a more efficient T-5 bulb
3.) ‘Approved’ light produces a higher lumen output
which means less lights per room.

Pick Light Inspection Program
The Safer Solution
1.) Using a ‘approved’ light is the safest option.
2.) How does being safe save me money?
If you have any electrical shock injury:
- Average direct cost from a electrical shock injury is
$ 86,448 according to OSHA’s website
- Using a 3% profit margin, it will take about 2.9 million
dollars in sales to make up the loss caused by the direct costs.
- This figure does not factor in the indirect costs which could
potentially double the numbers

Pick Light Inspection Program
Common Hazards
1.) Ungrounded Circuits in the double.
2.) Loss of ‘water-tightness’
3.) Damaged insulation
4.) Damaged plugs
5.) Damaged receptacles
6.) Lights constructed with metal components and
hardware.

Pick Light Inspection Program
Ungrounded Circuits
1.) Provide no protection
2.) Removing or not using the ground is like
removing a guard on a table saw.
Loss of water tightness
1.) Allows current to pass where it should not pass
2.) Creates a electrocution hazard.

Pick Light Inspection Program
Damaged Insulation

Pick Light Inspection Program
Damaged Insulation

Pick Light Inspection Program
Damaged Insulation

Pick Light Inspection Program
Damaged Plugs

Pick Light Inspection Program
Damaged Plugs

Pick Light Inspection Program
Damaged Receptacles

Pick Light Inspection Program
Damaged Receptacles

Pick Light Inspection Program
Damaged Receptacles

Pick Light Inspection Program
Lights Constructed with Metal
1.) Metal is conductive
2.) Wiring issues (in the double and in the light itself)
may cause light to become energized.
3.) Combined with a frequently wet area metal parts
creates a large hazard

Pick Light Inspection Program
Inspecting
1.) Who should do this
2.) Frequency of inspection
3.) Cord inspection
4.) Light body inspection
5.) Ground inspection

Pick Light Inspection Program
Who?:
1.) The quick visual inspection could be done by
anyone who had received a short training.
2.) The complete inspections should be done by a
trained and qualified person
3.) Should be extensively trained on what to look for
and how to correctly and safely correct it

Pick Light Inspection Program
Frequency
1.) There should be a quick visual inspection before
installation to identify major issues.
2.) Full inspection frequency can be determined by
your repair history
3.) Bi-annually is probably a good starting point

Pick Light Inspection Program
Example:
2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009
Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun.
Start
2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009
Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.
Expire 7/30/2009
Start
2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010
Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun.
Start
Expire 1/30/2010

Pick Light Inspection Program
Cord Inspection
Identify :
1.) Cuts or holes in the cord
2.) Broken or bent prongs on the plug
3.) Bunched up insulation
4.) Bad connections between light and cord or
cord and plug

Pick Light Inspection Program
Light Body Inspection
1.) Physical Damage to the housing
2.) Unsealed joints
3.) Removed caulk or sealant
4.) Missing Fasteners

Pick Light Inspection Program
Ground Inspection
1.) Insure ground prong is intact on plug
2.) Check conductivity of the cord
3.) Check the connection between the ground prong
and the ballast

Pick Light Inspection Program
Inspection Recordkeeping
1.) Shows you are making an effort to be safe
2.) Helps you track and trend repairs
3.) Using a recordkeeping program in conjunction
with a sticker system is an easy way to ensure
all lights are being checked

Pick Light Inspection Program
Example Logbook
Light # Date
0001
0002
0003
0004
Inspected By
(Initials)
6/15/09 JSH
Notes
Ballast and Bulb
Changed
6/15/09 JSH Bulb Changed
6/15/09 JSH OK
6/15/09 JSH Plug Changed

Pick Light Inspection Program
Conclusion
1.) Priority #1 should be replacing the ‘non-
approved’ with ‘approved’ lights
2.) Inspections decrease risk employee injury and
should be done on both ‘non-approved’ and
‘approved’ lights
3.) Email me if you would like blank templates of the
examples you have seen today.

Thank You