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Contractor Safety. Session Objectives. You will be able to: Recognize the hazards of our workplace Understand emergency procedures and accident-reporting rules Follow safety policies and safe work practices Avoid accidents and injuries in our facility. Evacuation. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Session ObjectivesYou will be able to:
Recognize the hazards of our workplace
Understand emergency proceduresand accident-reporting rules
Follow safety policies and safe workpractices
Avoid accidents and injuries in our facility
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Evacuation• Listen for the alarm• Follow the nearest
escape route• Exit the building• Meet at the assembly
area• Head count will be
conducted
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Chemical Spills• Do not attempt to
stop or clean up a spill
• Warn others
• Turn off ignition sources
• Evacuate the area
• Keep others out
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Accidents or Injuries• Report all accidents• Don’t touch blood• Know the location
of first-aid kits• Call 911 if necessary• All accidents will
be investigated• Wait for cleanup
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Image Credit: Stafford Industrial Supply
Emergency Equipment Must Be Accessible• Exit routes
• Fire extinguishers
• Electrical panels
• Emergency showers, eyewash stations, and first-aid stations
• Chemical spill response items
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Policies• No drugs
• No alcohol
• Drug and alcohol testing
• No weapons
• Obey all safety signs
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Restricted Areas• Confined spaces
• Hazardous material storage areas
• Specific processes
• Laboratories
• Other areas
• Restricted areas you set up
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Job Safety Assessments• Review JSAs
before doing the job
• Job steps
• Potential hazards
• Prevention measures
Image Credit: OSHA
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PPE• Eyes—safety
glasses or goggles
• Face—face shield
• Skin—protective clothing
• Hands—gloves
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PPE (cont.)
• Breathing—respirators
• Hearing—earplugs or earmuffs
• Feet—safety footwear
Image Credit: Web Soft Safety Solutions
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Safely Handling Materials• MSDSs
• Container labels
• Location of materials
• Storage and handling
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Lockout/Tagout• Hazardous energy
• Machine-specific procedures
• Locks and tags
• Group lockout
• Testing the equipment
Image Credit: Washington Dept. of Labor & Industries
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Confined Spaces• Written entry
procedures
• Entry permit
• Hazards of the space
• Rescue equipment
• Entrants and attendants
Image Credit: Danville VA Fire Dept.
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Basic Safety Rules:True or False?
You should learn various evacuation routes from where you’re working.
Only report accidents with injuries.
Drugs, alcohol, and weapons are not allowed in our workplace.
As a contractor, you do not have to review job safety assessments.
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Basic Safety RulesDo you understand about:
• Emergency response?
• Reporting accidents and injuries?
• Our policies and restricted areas?
• Job safety assessment and PPE?
• Special safety concerns?
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Machine Safety• Don’t touch
machines
• We will train you
• Inspect before use
• Report machine malfunctions
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Heavy Equipment• Forklifts, construction
vehicles, trucks
• Trained operator
• Inspect equipment
• Watch for pedestrians
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Working at Heights• Ladder safety
• Scaffolds
• Guardrails
• Personal fall protection
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Electrical Safety• Stay away from
electrical components
• Workers must be trained and qualified
• Use proper PPE and tools
• De-energize and lock out system
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Welding and Cutting• Hot-work permit
• Welding screens
• Fire watch
• Compressed gases
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Lifting Safely• Use material-
handling aids
• Team-lift heavy items
• Have a solid base
• Keep your back straight
• Lift with your legs
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HousekeepingPrevent slip and trip hazards• Clean up spilled
liquids• Pick up trash and
other materials• Put away tools
and materials• Watch cords and
hoses
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Good Hygiene Practices• No drinking or eating
• No smoking
• Wash before breaks
• Remove contaminated clothing
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Safety Procedures:True or False?
Lift with your back muscles
Use any machine you know how to operate
Don’t try to fix electrical equipment or do other electrical work unless “qualified”
If you didn’t drop it or spill it, you don’t have to clean it up
Smoking is permitted only in designated areas
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Contractor Safety Procedures• Do you understand the
information presented in the previous slides?
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Hazard Awareness• Plan the job before
starting• Consider all
potential hazards• Inspect tools and
equipment• Don’t take shortcuts• Ask questions