hse written safety plan

INDUSTRIAL INSULATION SUPPLY, LTD HSE SAFETY PLAN, ADOPTED 1/1/2017 1

HSE Written Safety Plan


Table of Contents

Management Commitment Statement .................................................................................. 3

Education and Training .......................................................................................................... 4

Safety Program Goals ............................................................................................................ 7

Policy Statement ................................................................................................................. 10

Company Safety Rules ......................................................................................................... 11

Progressive Disciplinary Process .......................................................................................... 14 Employee Attendance/Drug & Alcohol Policy

Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan ....................................................................... 23

Personal Protective Equipment ............................................................................................ 52

Respiratory Protection ........................................................................................................ 58

Lockout/Tagout ................................................................................................................... 71

Fall Protection ..................................................................................................................... 83

Ladder Safety .................................................................................................................... 104

Material Handling Assistive Equipment Charts (MHAEC) .................................................... 110

General Fall Protection Requirements................................................................................ 113

Scaffolds ........................................................................................................................... 116

Cranes, Rigging, & Material Handling ................................................................................. 125

Noise Exposure/Hearing Conservation Program ................................................................. 137

Electrical - Safety related work practices ............................................................................ 147

Assured Equipment Grounding Conductor Program ........................................................... 162 Fire Prevention Plan .......................................................................................................... 189

Welding, Cutting, & Hotwork Operations Program ............................................................. 205

General Waste Management ............................................................................................. 223

Hazard Communication (HAZCOM) Safety Program ............................................................ 228


Management Commitment Statement

Industrial Insulation Supply is committed to creating a workplace that is safe, healthy and injury-free. Our employees are our most valuable assets, and their safety and health is our first priority. Safety is essential to all business functions and is never compromised under any circumstance. Every employee has a responsibility to maintain our work environment including reporting hazards and working toward preventing accidents.

We will provide training, review our procedures, review accidents and maintain the equipment. In the event of an injury, we will actively work to return the employee back to work when medically possible. Our Drug and Alcohol policy will be strictly enforced with no exceptions.

We will provide support to our Safety Committee by providing them the time, employees and management commitment needed to reach our common goal of an injury free workplace. I appreciate your full cooperation to follow our safety program and make our workplace safe, healthy and injury-free.

Sincerely,

Mandy Painter

Mandy Painter

President and CEO


Education and Training In order to ensure employees are educated on job hazards, proper job operating procedures and required personal protective equipment, Industrial Insulation Supply will train employees through various methods depending on the job task. These include: on the job training, job instructional training and regular reviews of safety topics. Training will be given to all new employees, employees transferring jobs or performing new tasks and as needed by best practices or to reinforce the employee’s knowledge. Some duties that expose the employee to specific hazards have their own training requirements. These exposures and training requirements are outlined in Section C-Best Practices of this program. Examples include: confined space entry, handling hazardous chemicals and entering areas where harmful plants or animals are present.

New Employee Orientation Training All employees will be given orientation training to include: review of the general company rules, reporting accidents, requirements for reporting unsafe conditions or actions and review of the drug and alcohol policy. Specific training will be provided to employees as it relates to their job duties. All training will be conducted prior to performing any work duties. The employee will acknowledge they received the training by signing the Orientation Training Checklist.

On-the-Job Training (OJT) OJT will be performed as necessary. This training method is used for a job that can easily be demonstrated to the employee. The trainer will demonstrate the job and observe the employee performing the same operations. The employee will confirm their knowledge by safely performing the job.

Job Instructional Training (JIT) Similar to On-The-Job Training, JIT utilizes training aids such as videos, handouts or equipment manuals. A detailed Job Safety Analysis may also be used for more hazardous jobs that require special training. This training process will be carried out as follows:

• Explain job steps. The trainer will determine how much is known about the job/task through discussion with the employee.

• The trainer will demonstrate the task while the employee watches and asks questions. All safety concerns and key points are emphasized at this time:

1. Explain personal protective equipment, if required (e.g., gloves, safety glasses,


face shield, etc.). 2. Review equipment controls (e.g., gauges, speed controls, settings, emergency

stops, etc.). 3. Review materials, parts and tools 4. Review safety devices (e.g., emergency stop buttons, guards, light curtains, etc.). 5. Identify hazards associated with the job and individual tasks. 6. Review typical incorrect methods and unsafe practices.

• The employee performs the task safely, under supervision of the trainer. • The trainer has the employee explain steps as the task is performed. This ensures the

employee understands how and why the task is done safely and accurately.

Refresher Training Training of employees can be performed at any time based on employee needs as determined by the supervisor. Accident trending, near miss incidents or as a means to heighten employee awareness based on observed behaviors, are all reasons for conducting training. OSHA and other governing agencies require formal beginning and refresher training of Best Practice programs. These training requirements will be covered in each Best Practice section of this safety program.


Company Critical-SAFE Behaviors • Report all unsafe conditions and actions. • Report all accidents or near-miss incidents to their supervisor. • Do not bypass or disable a safety device or system. • Only authorized and trained employees will operate company machinery and vehicles. • Maintain good housekeeping in your area. • Stairs, aisles and hallways must be kept clear of unnecessary litter or material. • Use the appropriate tool for a job, as trained by your supervisor, JSA or manufacturers’

instructions. • Always wear personal protective equipment as required. • Follow the safety policies and procedures as outlined in individual Best Practice

Programs. • Perform regular equipment and area inspections as required by supervisor. • No use of illegal drugs or alcohol by the terms of the company’s Drug and Alcohol policy. • Employees taking physician-prescribed medication that might impair their ability to

operate certain equipment or perform various job tasks safely must report this to their immediate supervisor prior to the start of work.

• No firearms shall be present on the property, including the parking lot or on the jobsite. • Always wear your seatbelt while operating the company vehicles. • Report all equipment maintenance issues to your supervisor. • Dress appropriately for job duties. • Refrain from horseplay that could endanger you or your co-workers. • Never engage in hostile actions against other employees. • Report all hostile actions of co-workers to your supervisor. • Smoke in designated areas. • Maintain good personal hygiene.


Safety Program Goals Intentions

The safety program of Industrial Insulation Supply is intended to:

1. Reduce the potential for human suffering as a result of an occupational accident or disease in the workplace.

2. Eliminate or control conditions that pose a threat to employee safety. 3. Control unsafe acts by employees through education and supervision. 4. Seek and appreciate employees’ communication of safety improvements in the workplace

environment, processes, machinery and procedures. 5. Investigate all workplace accidents and provide corrective actions if possible. 6. Return the employee to work as soon as possible after an occupational injury or disease. 7. Reinforce management support for ongoing safety activities. 8. Audit and revise the safety program to meet changing circumstances, processes and

machinery. 9. Meet the laws and regulations pertaining to employee safety.

Responsibilities

Owner, CEO or President • Ensure managers and supervisors have all the financial, educational and administrative

assets necessary to implement the company safety program. • Provide the authority and ensure accountability to managers or supervisors for company

safety activities. • Ensure all laws and regulations are followed as required by authorities having jurisdiction.

Managers or Supervisors • Ensure employees are aware of their job duties, safe work procedures and hazard

recognition and mitigation. • Ensure employees are following safe work procedures. • Investigate and report all accidents to appropriate personnel. • Maintain good communication with employees by encouraging safety improvement

suggestions. • Communicate to management resources needed to improve workplace conditions.

All Employees • Follow safe work procedures as taught by employer including maintaining good

housekeeping, use of required personal protective equipment and following rules for a drug and alcohol free workplace.

• Report all unsafe action or conditions witnessed at the workplace. • Report all accidents immediately to manager or supervisor. • Participate in safety programs and committees as requested.


Progressive Employee Disciplinary Program


Table of Contents

Policy Statement ................................................................................................................. 10

Company Safety Rules ......................................................................................................... 11

Job Safety Inspection & Analysis Form ................................................................................. 12

Progressive Disciplinary Process .......................................................................................... 14


Policy Statement

Industrial Insulation Supply, LTD. is committed to creating a workplace that is safe, healthy and injury-free. Our employees are our most valuable assets, and their safety and health is our first priority. Safety is essential to all business functions and is never compromised under any circumstance. Every employee has a responsibility to maintain our work environment including reporting hazards and working toward preventing accidents.

We will provide training, review our procedures, review accidents and maintain the equipment. In the event of an injury, we will actively work to return the employee back to work when medically possible. Our Drug and Alcohol policy will be strictly enforced with no exceptions.

We will provide support to our Safety Committee by providing them the time, employees and management commitment needed to reach our common goal of an injury free workplace. I appreciate your full cooperation to follow our safety program and make our workplace safe, healthy and injury-free.

Sincerely,

Mandy Painter Mandy Painter

President and CEO


Company Safety Rules

• Report all unsafe conditions and actions to the supervisor or General Foreman. • Report all accidents or near-miss incidents to their supervisor. • Do not bypass or disable a safety device or system. • Only authorized and trained employees will operate company machinery and vehicles. • Maintain good housekeeping in your area. • Stairs, aisles and hallways must be kept clear of unnecessary litter or material. • Use the appropriate tool for a job, as trained by your supervisor, JSA or manufacturers’

instructions. • Always wear personal protective equipment as required. • Follow the safety policies and procedures as outlined in individual Best Practice Programs. • Perform regular equipment and area inspections as required by supervisor. • No use of illegal drugs or alcohol by the terms of Industrial Insulation Supply, LTD.’s Drug and

Alcohol policy. • Employees taking physician-prescribed medication that might impair their ability to operate

certain equipment or perform various job tasks safely must report this to their immediate supervisor prior to the start of work.

• No firearms shall be present on the property, including the parking lot or on the jobsite. • Always wear your seatbelt while operating Industrial Insulation Supply, LTD. vehicles. • Report all equipment maintenance issues to your supervisor. • Dress appropriately for job duties. • Refrain from horseplay that could endanger you or your co-workers. • Never engage in hostile actions against other employees. • Report all hostile actions of co-workers to your supervisor or General Foreman. • Smoke in designated areas. • Maintain good personal hygiene.


Job Safety Inspection & Analysis Form

Date: Job:

Supervisor: Job Title:

Department Section:

Analysis By: Reviewed By:

Required and/or Recommended Personal Protective Equipment:

Approved By:

Sequence of Basic Job Steps

Potential Incidents or Hazards

Recommended Safe Job Procedures, Controls and PPE

Ergonomic Concerns:

Safety Concerns:

Industrial Hygiene Concerns:


Industrial Insulation Supply, LTD. has adopted a progressive discipline policy to identify and address employee and employment related problems. This policy applies to any and all employee conduct that Industrial Insulation Supply, LTD., in its sole discretion, determines must be addressed by discipline. Of course, no discipline policy can be expected to address each and every situation requiring corrective action that may arise in the workplace. Therefore, Industrial Insulation Supply, LTD. takes a comprehensive approach regarding discipline and will attempt to consider all relevant factors before making decisions regarding discipline. Most often, employee conduct that warrants discipline results from unacceptable behavior, poor performance, safety violations, or violation of Industrial Insulation Supply, LTD.’s policies, practices or procedures. However, discipline may be issued for conduct that falls outside of those identified areas. Equally important, Industrial Insulation Supply, LTD. need not resort to progressive discipline, but may take whatever action it deems necessary to address the issue at hand. This may mean that more or less severe discipline is imposed in a given situation. Likewise, some company polices like sexual harassment and attendance, contain specific discipline procedures. Progressive discipline may be issued on employees only by the General Foreman or immediate supervisor even when the conduct that leads to more serious discipline is not the same that resulted in less sever discipline. That is, violations of different rules shall be considered the same as repeated violations of the same rule for purposes of progressive action. Probationary employees are held to the highest standards for behavior and job performance. Progressive discipline is the exception rather than the rule for probationary employees. Industrial Insulation Supply, LTD. will normally adhere to the process outlined in the next section.


Progressive Disciplinary Process 1. Verbal Caution: An employee will be given a verbal caution when he or she engages in problematic behavior. As the first step in the progressive discipline policy, a verbal caution is meant to alert the employee that a problem may exist or that one has been identified, which must be addressed. Verbal warnings will be documented and maintained by your [designate either appropriate individual (e.g., "your supervisor" or "your manager"]. A verbal caution remains in effect for [specify time (e.g., three months)]. 2. Verbal Warning: A verbal warning is more serious than a verbal caution. An employee will be given a verbal warning when a problem is identified that justifies a verbal warning or the employee engages in unacceptable behavior during the period a verbal caution is in effect. Verbal warnings are documented and placed in the employee’s personnel file and will remain in effect for [specify time (e.g., three months)]. 3. Written Warning: A written warning is more serious than a verbal warning. A written warning will be given when an employee engages in conduct that justifies a written warning or the employee engages in unacceptable behavior during the period that a verbal warning is in effect. Written warnings are maintained in an employee’s personnel file and remains in effect for [specify time (e.g., three months)]. 4. Suspension: A suspension without pay is more serious than a written warning. An employee will be suspended when he or she engages in conduct that justifies a suspension or the employee engages in unacceptable behavior during the period that a written warning is in effect. An employee's suspension will be documented and, regardless of the length of the suspension issued, will remain in effect for [specify time (e.g., three months)]. 5. Decision Making Leave: Generally following a suspension, an employee will be reprimanded them sent home for the day on decision making leave. This is intended to help the employee decide whether they should continue employment with Industrial Insulation Supply, LTD.. If the employee returns, they will be expected to work harder than before to follow Industrial Insulation Supply, LTD. guidelines and continue their employment without interruption. The other option with this leave is the employee may choose to resign because employment with Industrial Insulation Supply, LTD. is not a match. 6. Termination: An employee will be terminated when he or she engages in conduct that justifies termination or does not correct the matter that resulted in less sever discipline. Again, while Industrial Insulation Supply, LTD. will generally take disciplinary action in a progressive manner, it reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to decide whether and what disciplinary action will be taken in a given situation.


Attendance Management Program


Policy Statement

Employees are hired to fulfill specific needs of the Industrial Insulation Supply. Nonexempt employees are expected to be at their jobs during their regularly scheduled hours. Attendance will be carefully monitored. The following rules apply to absences:

• If illness or other reason prevents an employee from reporting as scheduled, the employee must notify the supervisor within thirty minutes after the scheduled starting time. If the employee is unable to do so, someone else may act on his or her behalf.

• An excused absence occurs, provided the employee still has available paid time, when the employee notifies the supervisor of his or her absence within thirty minutes after the scheduled starting time, or as soon as possible in the case of an emergency.

• An unexcused absence occurs when an employee fails to notify the supervisor of his or her absence, when notification is received more than thirty minutes after the starting time, when permission is not granted by the supervisor for justifiable reasons, or in any case when there is no paid time off available.

• Two consecutive days of unexcused absence will result in disciplinary action. Two or more incidents of unexcused absences within any six-month period will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

• Each department maintains attendance records for its employees. Written reprimands, which are placed in the employee's personnel file, become part of the employee's record. Attendance will be used in consideration of pay increases, promotions, and other employment decisions.

• Employees are not allowed to use sick days for reasons other than personal illness or illness of an immediate family member. If a supervisor confirms that the sick day benefit is being abused, a written warning may be issued and a copy filed in that employee's personnel file. Such warnings may lead to further disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

• Chronic and repeated tardiness without acceptable reason is cause for disciplinary action.

• Supervisors are not permitted to give time off to employees arbitrarily, include early closings before a holiday.


ATTENDANCE MANAGEMENT POLICY Industrial Insulation Supply

1. PHILOSOPHY The Employer recognizes that regular attendance promotes higher staff morale and fair workload allocation. 2. GOAL The Attendance Management Policy provides feedback to employees regarding their attendance. It is intended to provide the basis for a consistent and equitable approach towards the management of attendance. 3. DEFINITIONS Absence: Any scheduled hours of work time missed without permission or reasonable excuse will be considered an absence, including late arrival, and early departure. Also anyone who has missed more than 4 days in a 6-month period. Supervisor: Anyone at the Supervisor level, or above. 4. EXPECTATIONS The ability to make best efforts to punctually attend work, in good mental and physical condition, is a condition of employment. 5. REPORTING ABSENCES All employees unable to report to work shall notify their supervisor DIRECTLY, as much in advance as reasonably possible, prior to the commencement of their scheduled day of work. In the event of an absence, or tardiness, employees are expected to give their Supervisor a reason. Similarly, when leaving work early, employees must have the permission of their Supervisor.

6. CERTIFICATES FROM QUALIFIED MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS “When required, and at the Employee’s expense, an Employee will produce a doctor’s certificate to verify her/his sick leave.” The Employer shall request a doctor’s note from employees who have been absent for three or more consecutive days, or who have demonstrated a repeat problem in attending work regularly. The medical certificate shall state clearly the expected date of the return to work, if possible for the physician to determine. All requested certificates shall be paid for, by The Employee.


Employees absent for periods in excess of 4 weeks, or returning from an absence of greater than 4 weeks, may be required to renew their doctor’s certificates from time to time. 7. CONFIDENTIALITY Employees are not required to reveal to the Employer the exact nature of an illness or disability. This is designed to preserve the dignity and privacy of each employee, particularly for those suffering from ailments which might be the subject of gossip or discrimination. Rather, employees are required to state whether they are unable to attend work for reasons of health, and whether they are seeking medical attention. 8. DISABILITY Employees suffering from disabling conditions are protected by the provisions of local human rights codes. The Employer recognizes its duty to reasonably accommodate disabled employees in consultation with the Union. 9. COUNSELLING STEPS Employees who have a demonstrated pattern of repeated innocent absenteeism missing more than four days in a six month period without providing a doctor’s excuse or was an unexcused ascendance will be counselled. Counselling will meet the goals of giving feedback to employees regarding their attendance, setting expectations, and encouraging those expectations to be met. The steps taken to counsel employees shall begin with an informal meeting. If this does not improve attendance, then a formal meeting will be held and a written letter will be submitted to the employee.

These counselling sessions may be repeated, following with a Verbal warning, Written Verbal, Written warning and possible Termination. A Long Term Disability program is provided for employees who qualify under the insurer’s plan, and whose medical condition prevent them from performing the essential duties of their position, even with reasonable accommodations. The Employer/Employee agreement states, with respect to non-culpable discharge for absenteeism, the following:

The Employer will make every reasonable effort to accommodate an Employee where the Employee incurs a mental or physical disability. Such accommodation shall be made in consultation with the Employee and the Union. In the case of a non-culpable discharge due to the fact such accommodation is not possible, re Discrimination will not apply.

Thus, in accordance with this agreement, non-culpable dismissal of an employee for absenteeism will only occur where the following three criteria are met: (1.) where the absenteeism has become severe


enough to demonstrate the employee is incapable of fulfilling the essential duties of the position; (2.) where all reasonable steps at counselling, have failed; (3.) and, where there is no probability of future improvement in attendance. 10. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Employees: • to attempt best efforts to be physically and mentally fit for work; • to attend work, on time, for every scheduled day of work; • to provide reasons for absence, tardiness, or leaving early; • to contact the Supervisor if unable to attend work; • to seek medical care when necessary; and, • to provide doctor’s notes when requested under this policy Supervisors: • counsels employees regarding attendance; • requests doctors’ notes in accordance with this policy; • stay in touch with employees who are away from work, and record reasons given for absences, lateness, and leaving early; and, • report absenteeism concerns, including absence of staff in excess of 3 days, or those who demonstrate patterns of repeated absenteeism, to Human Resources. Human Resources: • distributes this policy and answers questions and concerns regarding its implementation; • provides employees with information concerning their personal rate of absenteeism; and, • provides Supervisors with information regarding the absenteeism rates for their Team and The Employer, as a whole.

I ________________________________________ acknowledge, have read and received the attendance policy implemented by Industrial Insulation Supply.

Signed ______________________________________________________________date___________


Drug & Alcohol Policy


Industrial Insulation Supply, LTD Employee Drug & Alcohol Policy Drug and alcohol contributes to billions of lost productivity and thousands of work place injuries every year. Industrial Insulation Supply’s’ policy is to employ a work force free from drug and alcohol abuse or the use of illegal drugs. Our Company takes drug and alcohol abuse as a serious matter and will not tolerate it.

The company absolutely prohibits the use of alcohol or non-prescribed drugs at the work place or while on company premises or job site. It also discourages non-work place drug or alcohol abuse. The use, sales or possession of alcohol or drugs while on the job or on company property will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination, and may have legal consequences.

Employees are expected to report to work on time and in the appropriate mental and physical condition for work. It is our intent and obligation to provide a drug-free, healthful and safe work environment. Industrial Insulation Supply Ltd reserves the right to demand a drug or alcohol test of any employee based upon reasonable suspicion. Reasonable suspicion includes, but is not limited to physical evidence of use, involvement in an accident, or substantial drop off in work performance. Failure to take a requested test may lead to discipline including termination.

The company also cautions against the use of proscribed or over-the-counter medication which can affect your work place performance. You may be suspended or discharge if the company concluded that you cannot preform your job properly or safely because of the use of over-the-counter or prescribed medication. Please inform your supervisor prior to working under the influence of a proscribed or over-the-counter medication which may affect your work performance.

Employees must report and conviction under criminal drug statute for violations occurring on or off the Company’s premises while conducting company business. A report of a conviction must be made within seven days after conviction. Industrial Insulation Supply will make every effort to assist its employees who wish to seek treatment or rehabilitation for drug and or alcohol dependency. Conscientious efforts to seek such help will not jeopardize and employee’s job and will not be noted in any personal record. You may also be required to agree to random testing and a “one-strike” rule.

If you have any drug or alcohol problem, please ask for help!

Employee Agreement on Drug and Alcohol Policy

I have read, understand, and agree to comply with the foregoing, rules and conditions. I am aware that violations of these guidelines may be subject to disciplinary action, Including termination from employment, legal action and criminal liability. I further understand that I have responsibility to maintain a positive representation of the company and govern myself accordingly. Furthermore, I understand that this policy can be amended at any time.

Employee___________________________________________________________Date______________

Company____________________________________________________________Date_____________


Written Program

for

Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan


29 CFR 1910.1030


The following bloodborne pathogen exposure control plan is to ensure

employers and employees comply with the requirements of the

Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Bloodborne

Pathogen Standard, 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910.1030, as

well as to provide other helpful information.


29 CFR 1910.1030

Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan Table of Contents

I. Objective

II. Background

III. Assignment of Responsibility

IV. Exposure Determination

V. Implementation Schedule and Methodology

VI. Hepatitis B Vaccines and Post-Exposure Evaluation and Follow Up

VII. Labels and Signs

VIII. Training

IX. Recordkeeping

X. Appendices

A. Category I Job Classification/Expected Exposure List B. Category II Job Classification/Possible Exposure List C. Sharps Injury Log D. Personal Protective Equipment/Task List E. Cleaning and Decontamination Schedule F. Hepatitis B Vaccine Declination



Industrial Insulation Supply, LTD.

I. OBJECTIVE

The objective of the Industrial Insulation Supply, LTD.’s Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan is to comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1030, and to eliminate or minimize employee occupational exposure to blood, certain other body fluids, or other potentially infectious materials as defined below:

A. Blood means human blood, human blood components, and products made from human blood.

B. Bodily fluids means semen, vaginal secretions, cerebrospinal fluid, synovial fluid, pleural fluid, pericardial fluid, peritoneal fluid, amniotic fluid, saliva in dental procedures, any body fluid that is visibly contaminated with blood, and all body fluids in situations where it is difficult or impossible to differentiate between body fluids.

C. Other potentially infectious materials means any unfixed tissue or organ (other than intact skin) from a human (living or dead), and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-containing cell or tissue cultures, organ cultures, and HIV- or hepatitis B virus (HBV)-containing culture medium or other solutions; and blood, organs, or other tissues from experimental animals infected with HIV or HBV.

II. BACKGROUND

OSHA requires employers to identify situations and job classifications in which employees may be exposed to blood or other potentially infectious materials, and to provide protection to these employees in the form of engineering controls, personal protective equipment, training, and risk reduction.

III. ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY

A. Program Administrator

Nathan Painter shall manage the Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan for Industrial Insulation Supply, LTD., and maintain all records pertaining to the plan.


B. Management

Industrial Insulation Supply, LTD. will provide adequate controls and equipment that, when used properly, will minimize or eliminate risk of occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials. These shall be provided at no cost to the employees. Industrial Insulation Supply, LTD. management will ensure proper adherence to this plan through periodic audits.

C. Supervisors

Supervisors shall themselves follow and ensure that their employees are trained in and use proper work practices, universal precautions, the use of personal protective equipment, and proper cleanup and disposal techniques.

D. Employees

Employees are responsible for employing proper work practices, universal precautions, personal protective equipment and cleanup/disposal techniques as described in this plan. Employees are also responsible for reporting all exposure incidents to Nathan Painter immediately or within 1 hour.

E. Contractors

Contract employees shall be responsible for complying with this plan, and shall be provided the training described herein by Nathan Painter, General Foreman.

IV. EXPOSURE DETERMINATION

All job classifications and locations in which employees may be expected to incur occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infections materials, based on the nature of the job or collateral duties, regardless of frequency, shall be identified and evaluated by Nathan Painter. This list shall be updated as job classifications or work situations change. Exposure determination shall be made without regard to the use of personal protective equipment (employees are considered to be exposed even if they wear personal protective equipment).

A. Category I


Job classifications in which employees are exposed to blood or other potentially infectious materials on a regular basis, and in which such exposures are considered normal course of work, fall into Category I. Nathan Painter shall maintain a list of these types of jobs and the locations in which the work will be performed (see Appendix A).

B. Category II

Job classifications in which employees may have an occasional exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials, and in which such exposures occur only during certain tasks or procedures that are collateral to the normal job duties, fall into Category II. Nathan Painter maintain a list of these types of jobs and the locations in which the work may be performed (see Appendix B).

These lists shall be updated as job classifications or work situations change.

V. IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE AND METHODOLOGY

A. Compliance Methods

1. Universal precautions

Universal precautions shall be used at Industrial Insulation Supply, LTD. to prevent contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials. All blood or other potentially infectious materials shall be considered infectious, regardless of the perceived status of the source individual.

2. Engineering Controls

The engineering and work practice controls listed below shall be used to minimize or eliminate exposure to employees at Industrial Insulation Supply, LTD.

The new needle stick rule and safety needles comes under this section and need to be addressed.

a. Any bio-hazard shall be disposed of in the designated bag in the IIS office.


The following schedule shall be followed to review the effectiveness of the engineering controls.

a. list schedule (such as daily, once a week, etc.) that each control is to be reviewed, including the annual review;

b. Review of engineering controls will be completed annually or per incident basis, whichever is most recent.

c. The General Foreman has the responsibility to review the effectiveness of each control

Where occupational exposure remains after institution of these controls, personal protective equipment shall also be used.

3. Containers for Reusable Sharps

Contaminated sharps that are reusable shall be placed immediately, or as soon as possible, after use into appropriate sharps containers. All reusable sharps containers shall be puncture resistant, labeled with a biohazard label, and leak-proof.

a. Reusable sharps containers are located in the IIS Office b. Nathan Painter is responsible for removing sharps from each container and

the frequency that the containers shall checked is daily.

4. Sharps Injury Log

A needlestick or sharps injury log (see Appendix C) shall be maintained (for employers that keep records under 29 CFR 1904), and shall include the following information for each incident:

a. period of time the log covers; b. date incident is entered on the log; c. date of incident; d. type and brand of device involved; e. department or area of incident; and


f. description of incident.

The log shall be retained for five years after the end of the log year.

5. Hand Washing Facilities

Hand washing facilities shall be made available and readily accessible to all employees who may incur exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials. Where hand washing facilities are not feasible, Industrial Insulation Supply, LTD. will provide an antiseptic cleanser in conjunction with clean cloth/paper towels or antiseptic towelettes. Such areas include:

a. IIS Office, IIS Toolshed, with the Supervisor

When these alternatives are used, employees shall wash their hands with soap and running water as soon as feasible.

6. Work Area Restrictions

In work areas where there is a reasonable risk of exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials, employees shall not eat, drink, apply cosmetics or lip balm, smoke, or handle contact lenses. Food and beverages shall not be kept in refrigerators, freezers, shelves, cabinets, or on counter tops or bench tops where blood or other potentially infectious materials may be present.

Mouth pipetting or suctioning of blood or other potentially infectious materials is prohibited.

All processes and procedures shall be conducted in a matter that will minimize splashing, spraying, splattering, and generation of droplets of blood.

7. Specimens


Each specimen of blood or other potentially infectious material shall be placed in a container that will prevent leakage during the collection, handling, processing, storage, and transport of the specimen.

Specimen containers shall be labeled or color-coded in accordance with the requirements of the OSHA standard.

Any specimens that could puncture a primary container shall be placed within a secondary puncture-resistant container. If outside contamination of the primary container occurs, the primary container shall be placed within a secondary container that will prevent leakage during handling, processing, storage, transport, or shipping of the specimen.

8. Contaminated Equipment

Nathan Painter shall ensure that equipment that has become contaminated with blood or other potentially infectious materials is examined prior to servicing or shipping. Contaminated equipment shall be decontaminated, unless decontamination is not feasible. Contaminated equipment shall be tagged and labeled as such.

9. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

a. PPE Provision

Nathan Painter shall ensure that the provisions regarding personal protective equipment described in this plan are met and maintained.

Personal protective equipment shall be chosen based on the anticipated exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials. Protective equipment shall be considered appropriate only if it does not permit blood or other potentially infectious materials to pass through or reach an employees’ clothing, skin, eyes, mouth, or other mucous membranes under normal and proper conditions of use and for the duration of time that the equipment will be used.


A list of personal protective equipment and associated tasks for Industrial Insulation Supply, LTD. can be found in Appendix D of this plan.

b. PPE Use

Nathan Painter and supervisors shall ensure that employees use appropriate PPE. In cases where an employee temporarily and briefly declines to use PPE because, in the employee’s professional judgement, its use may prevent delivery of healthcare or pose an increased hazard to the safety of the worker or co-worker, then the supervisor shall investigate and document the situation to determine whether changes can be instituted to prevent such occurrences in the future.

c. PPE Accessibility

Nathan Painter shall ensure that appropriate PPE in the necessary sizes is readily accessible at the work site or is issued at no cost to employees. Hypoallergenic gloves, glove liners, powderless gloves, or other similar alternatives shall be readily accessible to those employees who are allergic to the gloves normally provided.

d. PPE Cleaning, Laundering and Disposal

All PPE shall be cleaned, laundered, and disposed of by Industrial Insulation Supply, LTD. at no cost to the employees. Industrial Insulation Supply, LTD. will also make all necessary repairs and replacements at no cost to employees.

All garments penetrated by blood or other potentially infectious materials shall be removed immediately or as soon as feasible. All PPE shall be removed before leaving the work area.

When PPE is removed, it shall be placed in appropriately designated areas or containers for storage, washing, decontamination, or disposal.

e. Types of PPE


i. Gloves

Disposable gloves are not to be washed or decontaminated for re-sue, and are to be replaced as soon as possible when they become contaminated. Gloves that become torn or punctured (or their ability to function as a barrier is otherwise compromised) shall be replaced immediately or as soon as feasible.

Utility gloves may be decontaminated for re-use if the integrity of the glove is uncompromised. Utility gloves shall be disposed of properly if they are cracked, peeling, torn, punctured, or they exhibit other signs of deterioration or inability to function as a barrier without compromise.

ii. Eye and Face Protection

Masks worn in combination with eye protection devices (such as goggles or glasses with solid side shield, or chin-length face shields) are required when the occurrence of splashes, splatters, or droplets of blood or other potentially infectious materials can reasonably be anticipated to contaminate an employee’s eye, nose, or mouth. Situations at Industrial Insulation Supply, LTD. where eye and face protection is required include:

a) Eye protection is required for all job functions requiring the use of hand tools and power tools.

b) Eye and face protection is required when using hazardous chemicals.

B. Housekeeping

This facility shall be cleaned and decontaminated regularly and as needed in the event of a gross contamination. See Appendix E for cleaning schedule and required cleaning materials. All contaminated work surfaces, bins, pails, cans, and similar receptacles shall be inspected and decontaminated/cleaned immediately following contamination and then regularly as described in Appendix E.


Any potentially contaminated glassware shall not be picked up directly with the hands. Reusable sharps that are contaminated with blood or other potentially infectious materials shall not be stored or processed in a manner that requires employees to reach by hand into the containers where sharps are placed.

C. Regulated Waste Disposal

Disposal of all regulated waste shall be in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

1. Sharps

Contaminated sharps shall be discarded immediately or as soon as feasible in containers that are closable, puncture resistant, leak proof on sides and bottom, and labeled or color-coded.

During use, containers for contaminated sharps shall remain upright throughout use, shall be easily accessible to employees, and shall be located as close as feasible to the immediate area where sharps are used or can be reasonably anticipated to be found (including laundry areas). Nathan Painter shall replace sharps containers routinely and not allow them to overfill.

When moving sharps containers from the area of use, the containers shall be closed immediately prior to removal or replacement to prevent spillage or protrusion of contents during handling, storage, transport, or shipping. Sharps containers shall be placed in a secondary container if leakage of the primary container is possible. The second container shall be closeable, constructed to contain all contents, and shall prevent leakage during handling, storage, transport, or shipping. The secondary container shall be labeled or color-coded to identify its contents. Reusable containers shall not be opened, emptied, or cleaned manually or in any other manner that would expose employees to the risk of percutaneous injury. 2. Other Regulated Waste


Other regulated waste shall be placed in containers that are closeable, constructed to contain all contents, and will prevent leakage of fluids during handling, storage, transportation, or shipping.

All waste containers shall be labeled or color-coded and closed prior to removal to prevent spillage or protrusion of contents during handling, storage, transport, or shipping.

D. Laundry

Laundry contaminated with blood or other potentially infectious materials shall be handled as little as possible. Such laundry shall be placed in appropriately marked bags (biohazard labeled or color-coded bags) at the location where it was contaminated. Contaminated laundry shall not be sorted or rinsed in the area of contamination. (If your facility uses Body Substance Isolation or Universal Precautions in handling of all soiled laundry (all laundry is assumed to be contaminated), then no labeling or color-coding is necessary if all employees recognize the hazards associated with the handling of the laundry.)

VI. Hepatitis B Vaccines and Post-Exposure Evaluation and Follow Up

A. General

Industrial Insulation Supply, LTD. will make the Hepatitis B vaccine and vaccination series available to all employees who have the potential for occupational exposure, as well as post-exposure follow up to employees who have experienced an exposure incident.

Nathan Painter shall ensure that all medical evaluations and procedures involved in the Hepatitis B vaccine and vaccination series and post-exposure follow up, including prophylaxis are:

1. made available at no cost to the employee; 2. made available to the employee at a reasonable time and place; 3. performed by or under the supervision of a licensed physician or other licensed

healthcare professional; and 4. provided in accordance with the recommendations of the United States Public

Health Service.


An accredited laboratory shall conduct all laboratory tests at no cost to the employee.

B. Hepatitis B Vaccination

Nathan Painter shall manage the Hepatitis B vaccination program. Industrial Insulation Supply, LTD. has contracted with Adams Memorial to provide this service.

1. Category I Employees

The Hepatitis B vaccination shall be made available to an affected Category I employee after he or she has received training in occupational exposure and within 10 working days of initial assignment to job duties that involve exposure. Exceptions to the administration of the Hepatitis B vaccination include situations where an employee has previously received the complete Hepatitis B vaccination series, antibody testing has revealed that the employee is immune, or the vaccine is contraindicated for medical reasons.

Participation in a pre-screening program shall not be a prerequisite for an affected employee to receive the Hepatitis B vaccination. If an employee initially declines the Hepatitis B vaccination, but later decides to accept the vaccination and is still covered under the OSHA standard, the vaccination shall then be made available.

All employees who decline the Hepatitis B vaccination shall sign a waiver indicating their refusal (Appendix F), as required by OSHA. If the United States Public Health Service recommends a routine booster dose of Hepatitis B vaccine, this shall also be made available free of charge to affected employees.

2. Category II Employees

The Hepatitis B vaccination series shall be made available and administered to Category II employees no later than 24 hours after an exposure incident (as per OSHA Letter of Interpretation, November 1, 2000). All employees who decline the Hepatitis B vaccination shall sign a waiver indicating their refusal (Appendix F).

C. Post-Exposure Evaluation and Follow Up


All employees must report all exposure incidents to Nathan Painter immediately or within 1 hour. Nathan Painter shall investigate and document each exposure incident. Following a report of an exposure incident, the exposed employee shall immediately receive a confidential post-exposure evaluation and follow up, to be provided by Adams Memorial Hospital. The post-exposure evaluation and follow up shall include the following elements, at a minimum:

1. Documentation of the route of exposure, and the circumstances under which the exposure occurred.

2. Identification and documentation of the source individual, unless it can be established that identification is infeasible or prohibited by state or local law.

3. The source individual’s blood shall be tested and documented as soon as feasible and after consent is obtained (if consent is required) in order to determine HBV and HIV infectivity. If consent cannot be obtained, Nathan Painter shall establish and document that legally required consent cannot be obtained.

4. When the source individual is already known to be infected with the Hepatitis B virus (HBV) or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), testing for the source individual’s known HBV or HIV status need not be repeated.

5. Results of the source individual’s testing shall be made available to the exposed employee, and the employee shall be informed of applicable laws and regulations concerning disclosure of the identity and infectious status of the source individual.

6. The exposed employee’s blood shall be collected as soon as feasible and tested after consent is obtained.

7. The exposed employee shall be offered the option of having their blood tested for HBV and HIV serological status. The blood sample shall be preserved for up to 90 days to allow the employee to decide if their blood should be tested for HBV and HIV serological status.

Names of employees that contract HIV, Hepatitis, or tuberculosis shall not be recorded on the OSHA 300 log.

D. Information Provided to the Healthcare Professional


After an exposure incident occurs, Nathan Painter shall ensure that the healthcare professional responsible for the exposed employee’s Hepatitis B vaccination, as well as the healthcare provider providing the post-exposure evaluation, if different, are provided with the following:

1. a copy of 29 CFR 1910.1030, OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogen Standard, with emphasis on the confidentially requirements contained therein;

2. a written description of the exposed employee’s duties as they relate to the exposure incident;

3. written documentation of the route of exposure and circumstances under which the exposure occurred;

4. results of the source individual’s blood testing, if available; and 5. all medical records relevant to the appropriate treatment of the employee,

including vaccination status.

E. Healthcare Professional’s Written Opinion

Nathan Painter shall obtain and provide the exposed employee a copy of the evaluating healthcare professional’s written opinion within 15 days of completion of the evaluation.

The healthcare professional’s written opinion for HBV vaccination shall be limited to whether HBV vaccination is indicated for the employees, and if the employee has received said vaccination.

The healthcare professional’s written opinion for post-exposure follow up shall be limited to ONLY the following information:

1. a statement that the employee has been informed of the results of the evaluation; and

2. a statement that the employee has been told about any medical conditions resulting from exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials that require further evaluation or treatment.

Other findings or diagnosis resulting from the post-exposure follow up shall remain confidential and shall not be included in the written report.

VII. Labels and Signs


Nathan Painter shall ensure that biohazard labels are affixed to containers of regulated waste, refrigerators, and freezers containing blood or other potentially infectious materials. Labels shall also be affixed to any other containers used to store, transport, or ship blood or other potentially infectious materials.

The labels shall be fluorescent orange or orange-red, and shall include the universal biohazard symbol. Red bags or containers with the universal biohazard symbol may be substituted for labels. However, regulated wastes must be handled in accordance with the rules and regulations of the entity with jurisdiction. Blood products that have been released for transfusion or other clinical use are exempted from these labeling requirements.

VIII. Training

Nathan Painter shall ensure that training is provided at the time of initial assignment to tasks where occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials may occur. Training shall be repeated every 12 months, or when there are any changes to tasks or procedures affecting an employee’s occupational exposure. Training shall be tailored to the education level and language of the affected employees, and offered during the normal work shift. Training shall be interactive and shall include:

A. a copy of 29 CFR 1910.1030, OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogen Standard;

B. a discussion of the epidemiology and symptoms of bloodborne diseases;

C. an explanation of the modes of transmission of bloodborne pathogens;

D. an explanation of Industrial Insulation Supply, LTD. Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan, and how employees can obtain a copy of the plan;

E. a description and recognition of tasks that may involve exposure;

F. an explanation of the use and limitations of the methods employed by Industrial Insulation Supply, LTD. to reduce exposure (such as engineering controls, work practices, and personal protective equipment);

G. information about the types, use, location, removal, handling, decontamination, and disposal of personal protective equipment;


H. an explanation of the basis of selection of personal protective equipment;

I. information about the Hepatitis B vaccination (including efficacy, safety, method of administration, and benefits), as well as an explanation that the vaccination will be provided at no charge to the employee;

J. instruction on the appropriate actions to take and persons to contact in an emergency involving blood or other potentially infectious materials;

K. an explanation of the procedures to follow if an exposure incident occurs, including the method of reporting and medical follow up;

L. information on the post-incident evaluation and follow up required for all exposure incidents; and

M. an explanation of signs, labels, and color-coding systems.

The person conducting the training shall be knowledgeable in the subject matter.

IX. Recordkeeping

A. Medical Records Nathan Painter shall maintain medical records as required by 29 CFR 1910.1020 in the IIS Office. All records shall be kept confidential and shall be retained for at least the duration of employment plus 30 years.

Nathan Painter shall also ensure that all contracts with Adams Memorial for Hepatitis B vaccinations and post-exposure evaluations and follow ups stipulate any OSHA recordkeeping and retention requirements.

Medical records shall include:

1. name and social security number of the employee; 2. a copy of the employee’s HBV vaccination status, including the dates of

vaccination; 3. a copy of all results of examinations, medical testing, and follow-up procedures;

and 4. a copy of the information provided to the healthcare professional, including a

description of the employee’s duties as they relate to an exposure incident, and documentation of the routes and circumstances of an exposure.


B. Training Records Nathan Painter shall maintain training records for three years from the date of training. Records shall be kept in IIS Office, and shall include:

1. the dates of the training sessions; 2. an outline describing the material presented; 3. the names and qualifications of persons conducting the training; and 4. the names and job titles of all persons attending the training sessions.

C. Availability of Records Whenever an employee (or designated representative) requests access to a record, Industrial Insulation Supply, LTD. shall provide access to said employee’s records in a reasonable time, place, and manner in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1020(e). An employee (or designated representative) will only be given access to his or her own records.

D. Transfer of Records If Industrial Insulation Supply, LTD. ceases to do business and there is no successor employer to receive and retain the records for the prescribed period, Nathan Painter shall contact the Director of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) three months prior to cessation of business for instruction on final disposition of the records.

E. Evaluation and Review Nathan Painter shall review this Bloodborne Exposure Control Plan for effectiveness at least annually and as needed to incorporate changes to the standard or changes in the work place.

All employees will have access to a copy of the Bloodborne Exposure Control Plan through the IIS administrative staff, in the IIS Office, or any IIS supervisor.


Appendix A

Category I Job Classification/Expected Exposure List


Date: ______________________

At Industrial Insulation Supply, LTD., the following job classifications are expected to incur occupational exposure to blood or other possibly infectious materials:

Job Classification Department/Location

none


Appendix B

Category II Job Classification/Possible Exposure List Industrial Insulation Supply, LTD.

Date: ____________________

At Industrial Insulation Supply, LTD., the following job classifications may incur occupational exposure to blood or other possibly infectious materials during certain tasks or procedures:

Job Classification Task/Procedure Department/Location

Administrative Staff

Assisting in cleaning up blood spills

IIS Office/Jobsite Specific

Insulators

Assisting in cleaning up blood spills

Jobsite Specific

First Responders Responding to medical emergency in a non-healthcare environment

Jobsite Specific


Appendix C

Sharps Injury Log Industrial Insulation Supply, LTD.

For Period Ending:______________

Date Entered

Date & Time of Incident

Type & Brand of Device

Department or Work Area Where Incident Occurred

Description of Incident

Retain Until ______________________ (five years after end of log year)


Appendix D

Personal Protective Equipment/Task List Industrial Insulation Supply, LTD.

Date: _________________

Job Classification Task/Procedure Type of PPE to be Used PPE to be Issued By


Appendix E

Cleaning and Decontamination Schedule


Date: ______________________

The following schedule describes work areas at Industrial Insulation Supply, LTD. that should be decontaminated, decontamination frequency and method, and required types of cleaning. Information concerning usage of protective coverings used to help keep surfaces free of contamination (such as plastic wrap) should be included.

Work Area/Equipment

Cleaning and Decontamination

Frequency

Type of Cleaners or Supplies to be Used

Method of Cleaning to be

Used

Responsible Person


Appendix F

Hepatitis B Vaccine Declination

I understand that, due to my occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials, I may be at risk of acquiring the Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. I have been given the opportunity to be vaccinated with Hepatitis B vaccine, at no charge to me. However, I decline the Hepatitis B vaccination at this time.

I understand that by declining this vaccine, I continue to be at risk of acquiring the serious disease Hepatitis B.

If, in the future, I continue to experience occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials and I wish to be vaccinated with the Hepatitis B vaccine, I can receive the vaccination series at no charge to me.

_________________________________ ________________

Employee Signature Date

_________________________________ ________________

General Foreman Signature Date


First Aid/CPR Program


First Aid and CPR Only designated employees should perform first aid and CPR. If the employee is bleeding, unconscious or seriously injured, call 911 (Emergency Services). If the employee has a minor injury, contact the employee’s supervisor to obtain medical treatment.

The following person(s) is (are) responsible for performing first aid and CPR duties for our company:

Name Department Contact number

Nathan Mihm Supervisor 260-437-3500

We provide first aid kits for our employees and response personnel in the event of an emergency. These kits can be found in the following areas:

First Aid Kit Location

IIS Main Office

Employees may be exposed to corrosive materials, therefore quick drenching and flushing facilities are provided that meet the specifications of ANSI Z358.1, Emergency Eyewash and Shower Equipment.

Emergency Eyewash and Shower Equipment Locations

On each jobsite unit

Because it is reasonably anticipated that employees may be exposed to blood or other potentially infectious materials while rendering first aid, we will provide personal protective equipment to include gloves, safety glasses and breathing barriers. All personal protective equipment will be stored in the first aid kits.


EMERGENCY MEDICAL PROCEDURE

The emergency medical procedure is as follows:

Check

• Check the scene for your safety before you go to help the injured victim. • Determine the extent of the injuries. If extensive, immediately dial 911.

Call

• Call the emergency number for your company. • Let the supervisor and the supervisor of the injured employee know that an injury has occurred.

Care

• Provide any care for the victim after you have determined it is safe and the emergency number has been called. Only provide care if you have been trained to do so. You are not obligated and it is not a job duty to provide first aid care.

A first aid kit should be located at the main office locations, on the jobsites or in the company vehicles. Our medical provider will provide a list of the first aid kit contents. The contents of the first aid kit should be checked and refilled as part of our preventive maintenance program.

Proper equipment for prompt transportation of the injured person to a physician or hospital or a communication system for contacting necessary ambulance service shall be provided by Industrial Insulation Supply, LTD.

Training

CPR training should take place annually. First aid training should take place every three years, with refreshers annually. Instructors certified by a nationally recognized agency such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association or the National Safety Council should provide first aid and CPR training. A valid certificate in first aid training must be obtained from the American Red Cross or equivalent training that can be verified by documentary evidence for designated employees.

In the absence of an infirmary, clinic, hospital, or physician, that is reasonably accessible in terms of time and distance to the worksite, which is available for the treatment of injured employees, Industrial Insulation Supply, LTD. will ensure there is a designated employee who is required to have and maintain a valid certificate in first aid shall be available at the worksite to render first aid.


Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Program


Table of Contents

Personal Protective Equipment ............................................................................................ 52 Responsibility ...................................................................................................................... 52 Program Review and Update ............................................................................................... 52 Training ............................................................................................................................... 53

Appendix A Hazard Certification Assessment ....................................................................... 54

Appendix B Personal Protective Equipment Training ............................................................ 55


Personal Protective Equipment The purpose of this plan is to ensure employee safety using personal protective equipment (PPE). This Personal Protective Equipment Program is required to comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations 29 CFR 1910.132. The information in this program is based on the OSHA standard.

Responsibility The owner or safety officer will assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or likely to be present, which will require the use of personal protective equipment. Supervisors are responsible for training and ensuring that employees are using PPE. Employees are responsible for wearing PPE and complying with the company policies for this equipment. If employees are providing their own protective equipment, Industrial Insulation Supply, LTD. will assure its adequacy, including proper maintenance, and sanitation of such equipment. It is the responsibility of Industrial Insulation Supply, LTD. to assure all PPE owned and issued by Industrial Insulation Supply, LTD. meets all performance, sanitation, and adequacy requirements.

Program Review and Update The personal protective equipment plan will be reviewed or updated whenever there is new equipment or personnel changes that might affect the plan. The plan shall be reviewed when the supervisor feels that employees need refresher training.

Methods of Compliance

Hazard Assessment and Equipment Selection

When hazards are present, or likely to be present, the employer will:

• Select the types of personal protective equipment that will protect the employee from the hazards identified in the hazard assessment (Appendix A).

• Communicate selection decisions to each affected employee. • Review the hazard that requires the use of PPE. • Ensure PPE properly fits each affected employee.

***Damaged and defective PPE shall not be used.***


Training Industrial Insulation Supply, LTD will provide training to each employee who is required to use PPE. Each employee will be trained to know at least the following:

• When it is necessary; • What is necessary; • How to properly put on, take off, adjust and wear it; • Its limitations; • Proper care, maintenance, useful life and disposal.

When the supervisor believes that any previously trained employee does not understand the use of the equipment, he will retrain the employee. Circumstances requiring retraining include, but are not limited to:

• Changes in the workplace, • Changes in the types of PPE to be used, • Inadequacies in an employee's knowledge.

Each employee will demonstrate an understanding of the training and the ability to use PPE properly, before being allowed to perform work requiring its use.

The supervisor will verify that each employee has received and understood the required training through a written certification (Appendix B) that contains:

• The name of each employee trained, • The date(s) of training and • The subject of the certification.


Appendix A Hazard Certification Assessment

Location Hazard(s) Present Employee(s) at Risk

Body part(s) at Risk

Personal Protective Equipment Required

Assessment Performed by

Date Assessment Performed


Appendix B Personal Protective Equipment Training

Subject of training:

Employee's Name:

Date Training Successful (circle one)

Retraining Date / Reason for retraining

When and why PPE is required (Yes/No)

What specific PPE is required (Yes/No)

How to properly don, doff, adjust and wear PPE

(Yes/No)

Limitations of PPE (Yes/No)

The proper care, maintenance, useful life and disposal of the PPE

(Yes/No)

Training performed by:

Date of training:

Employee Signature:


Respirator Protection Program


Table of Contents

Respiratory Protection ........................................................................................................ 58 1.0 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................. 58 2.0 DEFINITIONS .................................................................................................................. 58 3.0 RESPIRATORY PROTECTION PROGRAM .......................................................................... 60 Respirator Use Required ....................................................................................................... 60 Respirator Use Not Required ................................................................................................ 61 4.0 SELECTION OF RESPIRATORS .......................................................................................... 61 General Requirements ......................................................................................................... 61 Respirators for IDLH Atmospheres ........................................................................................ 61 Respirators for Atmospheres that are not IDLH ..................................................................... 61 5.0 MEDICAL EVALUATION .................................................................................................. 62 General ............................................................................................................................... 62 Procedures .......................................................................................................................... 62 Follow-up Medical Examination ............................................................................................ 62 Administration of Medical Questionnaire and Examination .................................................... 62 Supplemental Information for Physicians .............................................................................. 63 Medical Determination ........................................................................................................ 63 Additional Medical Evaluations ............................................................................................. 63 6.0 FIT TESTING ................................................................................................................... 63 7.0 USE OF RESPIRATORS ..................................................................................................... 64 Facepiece Seal Protection ..................................................................................................... 64 Continuing Respirator Effectiveness ...................................................................................... 65 Procedures for IDLH Atmospheres ........................................................................................ 65 8.0 MAINTENANCE AND CARE OF RESPIRATORS................................................................... 65 Cleaning and Disinfecting ..................................................................................................... 65 Storage ................................................................................................................................ 65 Inspection ............................................................................................................................ 66 Repairs ................................................................................................................................ 66 9.0 TRAINING AND INFORMATION ....................................................................................... 67 10.0 PROGRAM EVALUATION .............................................................................................. 67 11.0 RECORDKEEPING .......................................................................................................... 68 12.0 APPENDICES ................................................................................................................. 68


Respiratory Protection

1.0 INTRODUCTION To control occupational diseases caused by air contaminates the primary objective is to prevent atmospheric contamination. This will be accomplished as far as feasible by engineering control measures (for example, enclosure or confinement of the operation, general and local ventilation, and substitution of less toxic materials). When effective engineering controls are not feasible, or while they are being instituted, appropriate respirators must be used. A respirator is a safety device covering at least the nose and mouth that protects the wearer against hazardous atmospheres containing particulates/dusts, toxic vapors and gases, and oxygen deficiency. Approximately five million employees in the U.S. use respirators. Improper use of respirators can result in overexposure to hazardous contaminants, oxygen deficiency, or acute and chronic health effects.

2.0 DEFINITIONS Air-purifying respirator- a respirator with an air-purifying filter, cartridge, or canister that removes specific air contaminants by passing air through an air-purifying element.

Atmosphere-supplying respirator- a respirator that supplies the user with breathing air from a source independent of the ambient atmosphere, and includes supplied-air respirators (SARs) and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) units.

Canister or cartridge- a container with a filter, sorbent, or catalyst, or combination of these items, which removes specific contaminants from the air passed through the container.

Demand respirator- an atmosphere-supplying respirator that admits breathing air to the facepiece only when a negative pressure is created inside the facepiece by inhalation.

Emergency situation- any occurrence such as equipment failure, rupture of containers, or failure of control equipment that results in an uncontrolled significant release of an airborne contaminant.

Employee exposure- exposure to a concentration of an airborne contaminant that would occur if the employee were not using respiratory protection.

End-of-service-life indicator (ESLI)- a system that warns the respirator user of the approach of the end of adequate respiratory protection, for example, that the sorbent is approaching saturation or is no longer effective.

Escape-only respirator- a respirator intended to be used only for emergency exit.

Filter or air purifying element- a component used in respirators to remove solid or liquid aerosols from the inspired air.

Filtering facepiece (dust mask)- a negative pressure particulate respirator with a filter as an integral part of the facepiece or with the entire facepiece composed of the filtering medium.


Fit factor- a quantitative estimate of the fit of a particular respirator to a specific individual, and typically estimates the ratio of the concentration of a substance in ambient air to its concentration inside the respirator when worn.

Fit test- the use of a protocol to qualitatively or quantitatively evaluate the fit of a respirator on an individual.

Helmet- a rigid respiratory inlet covering that also provides head protection against impact and penetration.

High efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter- a filter that is at least 99.97% efficient in removing particles of 0.3 micrometers in diameter. The equivalent NIOSH particulate filters are the N100, R100, and P100 filters.

Hood- a respiratory inlet covering that completely covers the head and neck and may also cover portions of the shoulders and torso.

Immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH)- an atmosphere that poses an immediate threat to life, would cause irreversible adverse health effects, or would impair an individual's ability to escape from a dangerous atmosphere.

Loose-fitting facepiece- a respiratory inlet covering that is designed to form a partial seal with the face.

Negative pressure respirator (tight fitting)- a respirator in which the air pressure inside the facepiece is negative during inhalation with respect to the ambient air pressure outside the respirator.

Oxygen deficient atmosphere- an atmosphere with an oxygen content below 19.5% by volume.

Physician or other licensed health care professional (PLHCP)- an individual whose legally permitted scope of practice allows him or her to independently provide, or be delegated the responsibility to provide, some or all of the health care services required by this standard.

Positive pressure respirator- a respirator in which the pressure inside the respiratory inlet covering exceeds the ambient air pressure outside the respirator.

Powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR)- an air-purifying respirator that uses a blower to force the ambient air through air-purifying elements to the inlet covering.

Pressure demand respirator- a positive pressure atmosphere-supplying respirator that admits breathing air to the facepiece when the positive pressure is reduced inside the facepiece by inhalation.

Qualitative fit test (QLFT)- a pass/fail fit test to assess the adequacy of respirator fit that relies on the individual's response to the test agent.

Quantitative fit test (QNFT)- an assessment of the adequacy of respirator fit by numerically measuring the amount of leakage into the respirator.


Respiratory inlet covering- that portion of a respirator that forms the protective barrier between the user's respiratory tract and an air-purifying device or breathing air source, or both. It may be a facepiece, helmet, hood, suit, or a mouthpiece respirator with nose clamp.

Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)- an atmosphere-supplying respirator for which the breathing air source is designed to be carried by the user.

Service life- the period of time that a respirator, filter or sorbent, or other respiratory equipment provides adequate protection to the wearer.

Supplied-air respirator (SAR) or airline respirator- an atmosphere-supplying respirator for which the source of breathing air is not designed to be carried by the user.

Tight-fitting facepiece- a respiratory inlet covering that forms a complete seal with the face.

User seal check- an action conducted by the respirator user to determine if the respirator is properly seated to the face.

3.0 RESPIRATORY PROTECTION PROGRAM Respiratory equipment will be provided to all employees that may be exposed to harmful vapors and oxygen deficient atmospheres to be used when engineering control measures are not feasible or during emergency situations with high exposure. Respirators shall be provided which are applicable and suitable for purpose intended.

Respirator Use Required 1. Where respirators are necessary to protect the health of the employee, the General Foreman

will establish and implement a written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures.

2. The program will be updated as necessary to reflect those changes in workplace conditions that affect respirator use.

3. The following provisions will be included in the program. 1. Procedures for selecting respirators for use in the workplace. 2. Medical evaluations of employees required to use respirators. 3. Fit testing procedures for tight-fitting respirators. 4. Procedures for proper use of respirators in routine and reasonably foreseeable

emergency situations. 5. Procedures and schedules for cleaning, disinfecting, storing, inspecting, repairing, and

maintaining respirators. 6. Procedures to ensure adequate air quality, quantity, and flow of breathing air for

atmosphere-supplying respirators. 7. Training of employees in the respiratory hazards to which they are potentially exposed

during routine and emergency situations. 8. Initial and annual training of employees in the proper use of respirators, including

putting on and removing them, any limitations on their use, and their maintenance. 9. Procedures for regularly evaluating the effectiveness of the program.


4. The General Foreman will be the designated person to administer the respiratory protection program and conduct the required evaluations of program effectiveness.

5. Respirators, training, and medical evaluations will be provided at no cost to the employee.

Respirator Use Not Required 1. Respirators may be provided at the request of employees when a respirator is not required. If a

respirator is used voluntarily, the respirator user will be provided with the information contained in Appendix D of the OSHA regulations.

2. In addition, Industrial Insulation Supply, LTD. will ensure that the employee using a respirator voluntarily is medically able to use that respirator, and that the respirator is cleaned, stored, and maintained properly. Fit testing and training is not required. Industrial Insulation Supply, LTD. will not include in its respiratory protection program those employees whose only use of respirators involves the voluntary use of filtering facepieces (dust masks).

4.0 SELECTION OF RESPIRATORS General Requirements

1. Appropriate respirator will be supplied based on the respiratory hazards. 2. Only NIOSH-certified respirator will be used. The respirator will be used in compliance with the

conditions of its certification. Hazards must be identified and NIOSH certified respirators must be selected and provided based on those hazards and factors affecting performance.

3. Respiratory hazards in the workplace will be identified and evaluated by the General Foreman. This evaluation will include a reasonable estimate of employee exposures to respiratory hazards and an identification of the contaminant's chemical state and physical form. If the employee exposure cannot be identified or reasonably estimated the exposure will be considered IDLH.

4. Respirators will be selected from a sufficient number of respirator models and sizes so that the respirator is acceptable to, and correctly fits, the user.

5. Compressed breathing air will meet at least the requirements for Grade D breathing air. 6. All filters, cartridges and canisters used in the workplace will be labeled and color coded with

the NIOSH approval label.

Respirators for IDLH Atmospheres 1. The following respirators will be provided for employee use in IDLH atmospheres:

1. A full facepiece pressure demand SCBA certified by NIOSH for a minimum service life of thirty minutes, or

2. A combination full facepiece pressure demand supplied-air respirator (SAR) with auxiliary self-contained air supply.

2. Respirators provided only for escape from IDLH atmospheres will be NIOSH-certified for escape from the atmosphere in which they will be used.

3. All oxygen-deficient atmospheres will be considered IDLH.

Respirators for Atmospheres that are not IDLH 1. A respirator that is adequate to protect health and complies with all other OSHA requirements

will be provided to employees.

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2. The respirator selected shall be appropriate for the chemical state and physical form of the contaminant.

3. The following will be provided for protection against gases and vapors: 1. An atmosphere-supplying respirator, or 2. An air-purifying respirator, provided that is equipped with an end-of-service-life

indicator (ESLI) certified by NIOSH for the contaminant. If there is no ESLI, a change schedule that is based on objective information that will ensure that cartridges are changed before the end of their service life will be implemented. The information relied upon and the basis for the cartridge change schedule will be included in the respirator program.

4. For protection against particulates, the following will be provided: 1. An atmosphere-supplying respirator; or 2. An air-purifying respirator equipped with a filter certified by NIOSH as a high efficiency

particulate air (HEPA) filter, or an air-purifying respirator equipped with a filter certified for particulates by NIOSH.

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5.0 MEDICAL EVALUATION General

A medical evaluation will be performed to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator before the employee is fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace. Medical evaluations are not required for those who use escape only respirators. Users of non-voluntary filtering facepiece respirators (dust masks) must be medically evaluated. Voluntary users of dust masks are not required to be medically evaluated. All users of air-supplied and PAPR respirators must also be medically evaluated. Medical evaluations are not required annually unless deemed necessary by a physician.

Procedures 1. Industrial Insulation Supply, LTD. will use a physician to perform medical evaluations. The

physician will use a medical questionnaire or a medical examination that obtains the same information as the medical questionnaire.

2. The medical evaluation shall obtain the information requested by Appendix C of the OSHA regulations (PDF).

3. Employees who refuse to be medically evaluated cannot be assigned a respirator.

Follow-up Medical Examination 1. A follow-up medical examination will be provided for an employee who gives a positive

response to any question among questions 1 through 8 in Section 2, Part A of Appendix C or whose initial medical examination demonstrates the need for a follow-up medical examination.

2. The follow-up medical examination shall include any medical tests, consultations, or diagnostic procedures that the physician deems necessary to make a final determination.

Administration of Medical Questionnaire and Examination 1. The medical questionnaire and examinations will be administered confidentially during the

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medical questionnaire will be administered in a manner that ensures that the employee understands its content.

2. The employee will have an opportunity to discuss the questionnaire and examination results with the physician.

Supplemental Information for Physicians 1. The following information will be provided to the physician before the physician makes a

recommendation concerning an employee's ability to use a respirator: 1. The type and weight of the respirator to be used by the employee. 2. The duration and frequency of respirator use. 3. The expected physical work effort. 4. Additional protective clothing and equipment to be worn. 5. Temperature and humidity extremes that may be encountered.

2. A copy of the written respiratory protection program will be provided to the physician.

Medical Determination 1. In determining the employee's ability to use a respirator, Industrial Insulation Supply, LTD. will

obtain a written recommendation regarding the employee's ability to use the respirator from the physician. The recommendation shall provide only the following information:

1. Any limitations on respirator use related to the medical condition of the employee, or relating to the workplace conditions in which the respirator will be used, including whether or not the employee is medically able to use the respirator;

2. The need, if any, for follow-up medical evaluations; and 3. A statement that the physician provided the employee with a copy of the physicians

written recommendation. 2. If the respirator is a negative pressure respirator and the physician finds a medical condition

that may place the employee's health at increased risk if the respirator is used, a PAPR will be provided if the medical evaluation finds that the employee can use such a respirator.

Additional Medical Evaluations 1. Additional medical evaluations will be provided if:

1. An employee reports medical signs or symptoms that are related to his/her ability to use a respirator.

2. A physician, supervisor, or the General Foreman determines that an employee needs to be reevaluated.

3. Information from the respiratory protection program, including observations made during fit testing and program evaluation, indicates a need for employee reevaluation.

4. A change occurs in workplace conditions (e.g., physical work effort, protective clothing, temperature) that may result in a substantial increase in the physiological burden placed on an employee.

6.0 FIT TESTING 1. Employees using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator must pass an appropriate qualitative fit test

(QLFT) or quantitative fit test (QNFT).


2. An employee using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator will be fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator, whenever a different respirator facepiece is used, and at least annually thereafter.

3. An additional fit test will be performed whenever the employee reports, or the physician, supervisor, or General Foreman observes changes in the employee's physical condition that could affect respirator fit.

4. If after passing a QLFT or QNFT, the employee notifies the General Foreman, supervisor, or physician that the fit of the respirator is unacceptable, the employee will be given an opportunity to select a different respirator facepiece and to be retested.

5. The fit test will be administered using an OSHA-accepted QLFT or QNFT protocol. OSHA accepted protocols and procedures are contained in Appendix A of the OSHA regulations.

6. QLFT may only be used to fit test negative pressure air-purifying respirators that must achieve a fit factor of 100 or less.

7. If the fit factor is equal to or greater than 100 for tight-fitting half facepieces, or equal to or greater than 500 for tight-fitting full facepieces, the QNFT has been passed with that respirator.

8. Fit testing of tight-fitting atmosphere-supplying respirators and tight-fitting powered air-purifying respirators will be accomplished by performing quantitative or qualitative fit testing in the negative pressure mode, regardless of the mode of operation (negative or positive pressure) that is used for respiratory protection.

9. Qualitative fit testing of these respirators shall be accomplished by temporarily converting the respirator user's actual facepiece into a negative pressure respirator with appropriate filters, or by using an identical negative pressure air-purifying respirator facepiece with the same sealing surfaces as a surrogate for the atmosphere-supplying or powered air-purifying respirator facepiece.

10. Quantitative fit testing of these respirators shall be accomplished by modifying the facepiece to allow sampling inside the facepiece in the breathing zone of the user, midway between the nose and mouth. This requirement shall be accomplished by installing a permanent sampling probe onto a surrogate facepiece, or by using a sampling adapter designed to temporarily provide a means of sampling air from inside the facepiece.

11. Any modifications to the respirator facepiece for fit testing shall be completely removed, and the facepiece restored to NIOSH-approved configuration, before that facepiece can be used in the workplace.

7.0 USE OF RESPIRATORS Facepiece Seal Protection

1. 1. Respirators with tight-fitting facepieces will not be worn by employees who have: 1. Facial hair that comes between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face or that

interferes with valve function; or 2. Any condition that interferes with the face-to-facepiece seal or valve function.

2. PAPRs with loose-fitting hoods or helmets can be worn by employees with facial hair. 3. If an employee wears corrective glasses or goggles or other personal protective equipment, the

equipment will be worn in a manner that does not interfere with the seal of the facepiece to the face of the user.

4. For all tight-fitting respirators, employees will perform a user seal check each time they put on the respirator using the procedures in Appendix B-1 of the OSHA regulations or procedures recommended by the respirator manufacturer that the employer demonstrates are as effective as those in Appendix B-1.

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Continuing Respirator Effectiveness 1. When there is a change in work area conditions or degree of employee exposure or stress that

may affect respirator effectiveness, the continued effectiveness of the respirator will be reevaluated.

2. When employees leave the respirator use area they will: 1. Wash their faces and respirator facepieces as necessary to prevent eye or skin irritation

associated with respirator use. 2. Replace the respirator or filter, cartridge, or canister elements if they detect vapor or

gas breakthrough, changes in breathing resistance, or leakage of the facepiece.

Procedures for IDLH Atmospheres 1. One employee will be located outside the IDLH atmosphere. 2. Visual, voice, or signal line communication will be maintained between the employee in the

IDLH atmosphere and the employee located outside the IDLH atmosphere. 3. The employee located outside the IDLH atmosphere will be trained and equipped to provide

effective emergency rescue. 4. The General Foreman will be notified before the employee located outside the IDLH atmosphere

enter the IDLH atmosphere to provide emergency rescue. 5. Employees located outside the IDLH atmospheres will be equipped with:

1. Pressure demand or other positive pressure SCBAs, or a pressure demand or other positive pressure supplied-air respirator with auxiliary SCBA; and either

2. Appropriate retrieval equipment for removing the employee.

8.0 MAINTENANCE AND CARE OF RESPIRATORS Cleaning and Disinfecting

1. Employees will be provided with a respirator that is clean, sanitary, and in good working order. 2. Respirators will be cleaned and disinfected using the procedures in Appendix B-2 of the OSHA

regulations, or procedures recommended by the respirator manufacturer. 3. Respirators issued for the exclusive use of an employee will be cleaned and disinfected as often

as necessary to be maintained in a sanitary condition. 4. Respirators issued to more than one employee will be cleaned and disinfected before being

worn by different individuals. 5. Respirators maintained for emergency use will be cleaned and disinfected after each use. 6. Respirators used in fit testing and training will be cleaned and disinfected after each use.

Storage 1. All respirators will be stored to protect them from damage, contamination, dust, sunlight, extreme temperatures, excessive moisture, and damaging chemicals, and they will be packed or stored to prevent deformation of the facepiece and exhalation valve.

2. Emergency respirators will be:

• Kept accessible to the work area.

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• Stored in compartments or in covers that are clearly marked as containing emergency respirators.

• Stored in accordance with any applicable manufacturer instructions.

Inspection 1. Respirators will be inspected as follows:

• All respirators used in routine situations will be inspected before each use and during cleaning.

• All respirators maintained for use in emergency situations will be inspected at least monthly and in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations, and will be checked for proper function before and after each use.

• Emergency escape-only respirators will be inspected before being carried into the workplace for use.

2. Respirator inspections will include the following:

• A check of respirator function, tightness of connections, and the condition of the various parts including, the facepiece, head straps, valves, connecting tube, and cartridges, canisters or filters.

• A check of elastomeric parts for pliability and signs of deterioration. 3. Self-contained breathing apparatus will be inspected monthly. Air and oxygen cylinders shall be maintained in a fully charged state and will be recharged when the pressure falls to 90% of the manufacturer's recommended pressure level. The regulator and warning devices will be inspected.

4. For respirators maintained for emergency use, Industrial Insulation Supply, LTD. will:

• Certify the respirator by documenting the date the inspection was performed, the name of the person who made the inspection, the findings, required remedial action, and a serial number or other means of identifying the inspected respirator.

• Provide this information on a tag or label that is attached to the storage compartment for the respirator, is kept with the respirator, or is included in inspection reports stored as paper or electronic files. This information will be maintained until replaced following a subsequent certification.

Repairs 1. Respirators that fail an inspection or are otherwise found to be defective will be removed

from service. 2. Repairs or adjustments to respirators will be made only by persons appropriately trained to

perform such operations and shall use only the respirator manufacturer's NIOSH-approved parts designed for the respirator.

3. Repairs will be made according to the manufacturer's recommendations and specifications for the type and extent of repairs performed.

4. Reducing and admission valves, regulators, and alarms will be adjusted or repaired only by the manufacturer or a technician trained by the manufacturer.


9.0 TRAINING AND INFORMATION 1. The General Foreman will ensure that each employee can demonstrate knowledge of at least the following:

• Why the respirator is necessary and how improper fit, usage, or maintenance can compromise the protective effect of the respirator.

• What the limitations and capabilities of the respirator are. • How to use the respirator effectively in emergency situations, including situations in which

the respirator malfunctions. • How to inspect, put on and remove, use, and check the seals of the respirator. • What the procedures are for maintenance and storage of the respirator. • How to recognize medical signs and symptoms that may limit or prevent the effective use of

respirators. • The general requirements of this standard.

2. The training will be conducted in a manner that is understandable to the employee.

3. Training will be performed initially and prior to requiring the employee to use a respirator in the workplace.

4. Retraining shall be administered annually, and when the following situations occur:

• Changes in the workplace or the type of respirator render previous training obsolete. • Inadequacies in the employee's knowledge or use of the respirator indicate that the

employee has not retained the requisite understanding or skill. • Any other situation in which retraining appears necessary to ensure safe respirator use.

5. The basic advisory information on respirators, as presented in Appendix D of the OSHA regulations, will be provided to employees who wear respirators when such use is not required by this program.

10.0 PROGRAM EVALUATION 1. The General Foreman will conduct evaluations of the workplace as necessary to ensure that the provisions of the written program are being effectively implemented.

2. The General Foreman will regularly consult employees required to use respirators to assess employees views on program effectiveness and to identify any problems. Any problems that are identified during this assessment will be corrected. Factors to be assessed include, but are not limited to:

• Respirator fit (including the ability to use the respirator without interfering with effective workplace performance).

• Appropriate respirator selection for the hazards to which the employee is exposed. • Proper respirator use under the workplace conditions the employee encounters. • Proper respirator maintenance.


11.0 RECORDKEEPING 1. Records of medical evaluations will be retained and made available in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1020.

2. A record of qualitative and quantitative fit tests administered to an employee will be maintained including:

• The name of the employee tested. • Type of fit test performed. • Specific make, model, style, and size of respirator tested. • Date of test. • The pass/fail results for QLFTs or the fit factor and strip chart recording or other

recording of the test results for QNFTs. 3. Fit test records will be retained for respirator users until the next fit test is administered.

4. A written copy of the respirator program will be retained by the General Foreman.

5. Written materials required to be retained under this paragraph will be made available upon request to affected employees and to the Office Secretary or designee for examination and copying.

12.0 APPENDICES The General Foreman will ensure compliance with Appendix A, Appendix B-1, Appendix B-2, Appendix C (PDF), and Appendix D of the OSHA Respiratory Standard.

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Lockout/Tagout Program


Table of Contents

Lockout/Tagout ................................................................................................................... 71 Definitions .......................................................................................................................... 71 Responsibilities ................................................................................................................... 71 Lockout/Tagout Equipment ................................................................................................. 72 Lock-out/Tag-out on Circuits and Equipment ....................................................................... 72 Lockout/Tagout Procedures ................................................................................................. 73 Lockout steps ...................................................................................................................... 74 Machine Power Restoration ................................................................................................ 74 Temporary Removal of Lockout Device ................................................................................ 75 Maintenance When Energy Source Cannot Be Locked .......................................................... 75 Employee Training ............................................................................................................... 75

Energy Control Procedure Form ........................................................................................... 76

Annual Inspection Certification Form ................................................................................... 77

Training/Retraining Documentation .................................................................................... 78

Sample Energy Control Procedure Form ............................................................................... 79


Lockout/Tagout This program is to ensure all individuals are protected from unexpected activation or release of stored energy of machinery or equipment. This could occur during maintenance, repairing and cleaning activities. Normal equipment operations are not considered in this program. Lockout is a first means of protection. Warning tags only supplement the use of locks. Tags alone may be used only when the application of a lock is not practical.

Definitions Lockout- The practice of using keyed or combination security locks to prevent the unwanted activation of mechanical or electrical equipment.

Tagout- The practice of using tags in conjunction with locks to increase the visibility and awareness that equipment is not to be energized or activated until such devices are removed. Tagout devices will be non-reusable, attachable by hand, self-locking, and non-releasable with a minimum unlocking strength of no less than 50 pounds.

Activation/Energizing- To set machinery into motion by starting, switching, pushing, moving or otherwise engaging power sources for such equipment. To provide a flow of electricity or complete a circuit that is the main power source for the machinery/equipment.

Energy Control Procedures- Use of lockout/tagout equipment to ensure safe work practices.

Hazardous Motion- Motion of equipment under mechanical stress or gravity that may abruptly release and cause injury. Hazardous motion may result even after power sources are disconnected. Examples are coiled springs, raised hydraulic equipment and any sources of potential energy that may cause injury.

Responsibilities CEO/Owner

Ensure procedures are developed and maintained outlining the lockout/tagout steps for all required equipment. The file will include the location, description, power source, primary hazards of equipment/machinery, a list of the primary operator’s maintenance personnel and a list of lockout/tagout equipment that is used and maintained on site. They will also ensure supervisors are providing employees with lockout/tagout training.


Supervisor

Ensure each employee engaging in work requiring lockout/tagout of energy sources understands and adheres to adopted procedures. Assure employees have received training in energy control procedures prior to operating the machinery or equipment. Provide and maintain necessary equipment and resources, including accident prevention signs, tags, padlocks, seals and/or other similarly effective means. Notify the safety department of new or revised equipment, machinery or operations that require the use of lockout/tagout devices during servicing, maintenance or repair. Maintain all training records for lockout/tagout employee training.

Employees

Adhere to specific procedures as outlined in this document for all tasks that require the use of lockout/tagout procedures. Maintain lockout/tagout supplies in maintenance vehicles. Report any hazards that would not be controlled with lockout/tagout procedures.

Lockout/Tagout Equipment Hardware includes locks, tags, chains, wedges, key blocks, adapter pins, self-locking fasteners and other devices used for isolating, securing or blocking machines from energy sources.

• The devices shall be singularly identified, the only device used for controlling energy and not used for other purposes.

• The devices must be capable of withstanding the environment for the maximum period of exposure time.

• The tagout device shall be constructed and printed so exposure to weather conditions will not cause the tag to deteriorate and become illegible.

• The tag shall not deteriorate in a corrosive environment. • The devices shall be standardized by one of the following criteria: color, shape or size. • The device shall be substantial enough to prevent removal with the use of excessive force or

bolt cutters. • The tagout device and attachment shall be substantial enough to prevent inadvertent removal.

Identification on lockout/tagout device

• Shall identify the applying employee. • Shall warn against hazardous conditions if the machines are energized.

Lock-out/Tag-out on Circuits and Equipment Lock-out/tag-out is an essential safety procedure that protects employees from injury while working on or near electrical circuits and equipment. Lock-out


involves applying a physical lock to the power source(s) of circuits and equipment after they have been shut off and de-energized. The source is then

tagged out with an easy-to-read tag that alerts other employees in the area that a lock has been applied.

• Identify all sources of electrical energy for the equipment or circuits in question. • Disable backup energy sources such as generators and batteries. • Identify all shut-offs for each energy source. • Notify all personnel that equipment and circuitry must be shut off, locked out and tagged out.

Simply turning a switch off is NOT enough. • Shut off energy sources and lock switchgear in the OFF position. Each employee should apply his

or her individual lock. Do not give your key to anyone. • Test equipment and circuitry to make sure they are de-energized. This must be done by a

qualified person. • Deplete stored energy by bleeding, blocking, grounding, etc. • Apply a tag to alert other workers that an energy source or piece of equipment has been locked

out. • Make sure everyone is safe and accounted for before equipment and circuits are unlocked and

turned back on. Note that only a qualified person may determine when it is safe to reenergize circuits.

Lockout/Tagout Procedures An equipment survey will be conducted to locate and identify all isolating devices. The survey will identify switches, valves or other energy isolating devices to be locked or tagged out. More than one energy source (electrical, mechanical, stored energy or others) may be involved. Operators will be trained in the equipment lockout procedures. This training will include the type and magnitude of energy the machine or equipment utilizes.

The General Foreman will ascertain the exposure status of individual group members. Each employee shall attach a personal lockout or tagout device to the group's device while he/she is working & then remove it when finished. During shift change or personnel changes, there are specific procedures to ensure the continuity of lockout or tagout procedures overseen by the General Foreman.

SPECIFIC PROCEDURES: Every machine, stationary or portable, shall have

LOTO procedures and information posted on the machine or available in or with the manufacturer’s operating manual which is attached to each.

Retraining is required if the following circumstances occur:

• a change in job assignments


• a change in machines • a change in the energy control procedures • a new hazard is introduced

To ensure accountability of Lockout/Tagout Procedures, periodic inspections of the energy control procedure will be conducted at least annually to ensure that the procedure is being followed. The General Foreman is responsible for carrying out inspections. A certified review of the inspection including date, equipment, employees & the inspector will be documented.

Lockout steps 1. If the machine or equipment is operating, shut it down by the normal stopping procedure

(depress stop button, open toggle switch, etc.). 2. Operate the switch, valve or other energy isolating device(s) so the equipment is isolated from it

energy source(s). 3. The energy source will be identified in the equipment survey. Stored energy (such as that in

springs, elevated machine members, rotating flywheels, hydraulic systems and air, gas, steam or water pressure, etc.) must be dissipated or restrained by methods such as repositioning, blocking, bleeding down, etc.

4. Lockout/Tagout the energy isolating devices with assigned individual lock(s) or tag(s). 5. With no employees exposed, test the lockout procedure by testing the operating device.

CAUTION: Return operating controls to neutral or off position after the test. 6. The equipment is now locked out. 7. Mark the tag with name and date.

Machine Power Restoration 1. After servicing and/or maintenance is complete and equipment is ready for normal production

operations, check the area around the machines or equipment to ensure no one is exposed. 2. After all tools have been removed from the machine or equipment, guards have been reinstalled

and employees are in the clear, remove all lockout or tagout devices. 3. Operate the energy isolating devices to restore energy to the machine or equipment.

Restoration with more than one operator:

If more than one individual is required to lockout or tagout equipment, each shall place his/her own personal lockout/tagout device on the energy isolating device(s).

1. When an energy-isolating device cannot accept multiple locks or tags, a multiple lockout or tagout device (hasp) may be used.

2. If lockout is used, a single lock may be used to lockout the machine or equipment with the key placed in a lockout box or cabinet, which allows the use of multiple locks to secure it.

3. Each employee will then use his or her own lock to secure the box or cabinet. 4. As each person no longer needs to maintain his or her lockout protection, that person will

remove his or her lock from the box or cabinet.


Temporary Removal of Lockout Device If the lockout/tagout device must be temporarily removed from the energy isolating device and the machine or equipment energized to test or position the machine, the following sequence of actions will be followed:

1. Clear the machine of tools and materials. 2. Ensure all employees have been safely positioned or removed from the area. 3. Instruct employees to remove the lockout/tagout devices. 4. Energize and proceed with testing or positioning. 5. De-energize all systems and reapply lockout devices as previously stated.

Maintenance When Energy Source Cannot Be Locked Maintenance, repairing, cleaning, servicing, adjusting or setting up operations that cannot be accomplished with the energy source disconnected may be performed under the following conditions:

• The operating station (i.e.-external control panel) is under the control of a qualified operator. • Employees are in clear view or communication with each other. • All employees must be out of the area of hazard. • Machine elements are locked out separately if the operator is required to leave the control

station to install a tool. • The machine shall be de-energized during adjustment or replacement of mechanical

components.

Employee Training Employees will receive annual lockout/tagout training. Employees will be trained on all new equipment prior to machinery operation. All new employees or employees who transfer jobs duties will be trained in their equipment’s lockout/tagout procedures.


Energy Control Procedure Form

Machine:________________________________________________________

(type, manufacturer, model and serial number)

Location:________________________________________________________

Energy sources and locations of energy isolating devices:

1. _____________________________________________ 2. _____________________________________________ 3. _____________________________________________ 4. _____________________________________________

Authorized employee(s)_____________________________________________

Affected employee(s)_____________________________________________

Qualified employee(s)_____________________________________________

Procedure developed on _____________________ by__________________________________

Specific procedure for this equipment is as follows:

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________


Annual Inspection Certification Form

Machine: ___________________________________________

Inspector: ____________________________________________

Employees Consulted:

• ____________________________________________ • ____________________________________________ • ____________________________________________ • ____________________________________________

Date: _____________________

Results of Inspection:

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

Signature Of Inspector_______________________________ Date_______________

Signature Of Safety Director__________________________ Date_______________


Training/Retraining Documentation


Sample Energy Control Procedure Form

Machine: Foofra Machine (Scott, Model 50, Serial No. 384F) (type, manufacturer, model and serial number)

Location: Folding Department

Energy Sources and Locations of Energy Isolating Devices:

1. Electric 440 V., Column P-6 2. Compressed Air, 90 Psi, Column P-6 3. Hydraulic, 500 Psi @ 12.5 GPM (Inlet Operating Pressure) 4. Column P-5, 100 Psi System Tank Pressure

Authorized Employee(s): Maintenance (David Smith, Tom Jones)

Affected Employee(s) Operator (Jane White) Operator Assistant (Bob Frank)

Qualified Employee(s) Electrical Maintenance (Sid Young)

Procedure Developed on: January 1, 2005 by Safety Director (Paula Anderson)

Specific Procedure For This Equipment Is As Follows:

1. Verbally notify Operator and Assistant that lockout will be done on the machine. 2. Electrical System Isolation--Press the red stop button at the operator's control panel. Turn

electrical disconnect switch at column P-6 to the Off (open) position to de-energize all electrical components of the machine. Insert a lockout device through the switch and panel haspholes and lock securely in place with one of your own personal padlocks. Press green "on" button to verify effectiveness of lockout, then repress red stop button at operator’s control panel.

3. Pneumatic System Isolation--Manually rotate the quick throw valve for the compressed air located at column P-6 to the off position (with the value handle at a 90 degree angle to the compressed air pipe) to secure the machine's compressed air source. Insert a lockout device through the valve handle and 90 degree hasp hole and lock securely in place with one of your own personal padlocks. Bleed the residual air pressure from the machine by opening the petcock valve (3/4 turn) at the bottom of the water trap located under the north side of the machine table. Close the petcock when the hissing from the escaping air stops (approximately


40 seconds). After waiting three minutes, reopen the petcock and listen for escaping air to verify effectiveness of lockout; then reclose petcock.

4. Hydraulic System Isolation--Primary bleed-down. Manually rotate the red handle on the inlet side of the hydraulic lockout valve located at column P-5 90 degrees clockwise to isolate the machine from the central hydraulic power system. Note: when the red handle is rotated 90 degrees clockwise in this manner, function pressure is automatically bled down to the system tank pressure of 100 PSI. Insert a lockout device through the hole in the flange at the bottom of the red handle and the hydraulic lockout valve hasp hole and securely in place with one of your own personal padlocks. Final Bleed-down--Place a five-gallon bucket on the floor beneath the discharge hose connected to the red quick disconnect valve which has been installed in the port leading to the flushing plug, on the outlet side of the hydraulic lockout valve. Slowly reopen the quick disconnect valve, directing the flow from the hose into the bucket until the flow stops. Close the quick disconnect valve. Wait two minutes. Slowly reopen the quick disconnect valve, watching discharge from the hose to ensure effectiveness of lockout then reclose quick disconnect valve.

5. The machine is now locked out and in a zero mechanical state.

Restoring Machine to Service

1. Check the Froofra machine and the immediate area around it to ensure people and tools are clear and the machine components are operationally intact.

2. Verify all the controls are in neutral. 3. Unlock and remove your personal padlock from the lockout device on the disconnect switch at

column P-6. Remove the lockout device from the switch and hasp holes in the disconnect switch. Turn disconnect to On (closed position) to energize all electrical components on the machine.

4. Make sure that petcock valve at the bottom of the water trap located under the north side of the table is closed. Unlock and remove your personal padlock from the lockout device on the quickthrow valve handle for compressed air at column P-6. Remove the lockout device from the valve handle and the 90 degree hasp hole. Manually rotate the quick-throw valve to the on position (with the valve handle in the line with the compressed air pipe) to energize all pneumatic components on the machine.

5. Make sure the red quick disconnect, installed in the port leading to the flushing plug on the outlet side of the hydraulic lockout valve at column P-5, is closed. Unlock and remove your personal padlock from the lockout device in the flange at the bottom of the red handle on the inlet side of the hydraulic lockout valve. Remove the lockout device from the handle flange and the hydraulic lockout valve hasp hole. Manually rotate the red handle on the hydraulic lockout valve 90 degrees counterclockwise to energize all hydraulic components on the machine.

6. Notify the operator that the maintenance is complete and the machine is ready for use.


Fall Protection Program


Table of Contents

Fall Protection ..................................................................................................................... 83 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................... 83 DEFINITIONS........................................................................................................................ 83 SITUATIONS REQUIRING FALL PROTECTION SYSTEMS .......................................................... 86 FALL PROTECTION SYSTEMS ................................................................................................. 87 CONTROLLED ACCESS ZONES ............................................................................................... 93 SAFETY MONITORING SYSTEMS ........................................................................................... 93 COVERS ............................................................................................................................... 94 PROTECTION FROM FALLING OBJECTS ................................................................................. 94 TRAINING PROGRAM ........................................................................................................... 95


Fall Protection INTRODUCTION In 1995, 1,048 construction workers died on the job. Thirty-two percent of these deaths resulted from falls. Each year, falls consistently account for the greatest number of fatalities in the construction industry, and are always a major concern in other industries. Events surrounding these types of accidents often involve a number of factors, including unstable working surfaces, misuse of fall protection equipment, and human error. Studies have shown that the use of guardrails, fall arrest systems, safety nets, covers, and travel restriction systems can prevent many deaths and injuries from falls.

SCOPE 1. This program describes requirements for fall protection in construction activities. The provisions of this program do not apply:

• When employees are making an inspection, or assessment of workplace conditions prior to the start of construction work or after all construction work has been completed.

• To fall protection for employees working on scaffolds, stairways and ladders.

DEFINITIONS Anchorage - A secure point of attachment for lifelines, lanyards or deceleration devices. Body belt (safety belt) - A strap that is secured around the waist and attached to a lanyard, lifeline, or deceleration device. Body harness - Straps which are secured about the employee in a manner that will distribute the fall forces over the thighs, pelvis, waist, chest and shoulders with means for attaching it to other components of a personal fall arrest system. Buckle - Any device for holding the body belt or body harness closed around the employee's body. Connector - A device which is used to connect the personal fall arrest system or positioning device to other parts of the system. It may be an independent component of the system, such as a carabiner, or it may be an integral component of part of the system (such as a buckle or dee-ring sewn into a body belt or body harness, or a snap-hook spliced or sewn to a lanyard or self-retracting lanyard). Controlled access zone - A controlled area in which certain work (e.g., overhand bricklaying) may take place without the use of guardrail systems, personal fall arrest systems, or safety net systems. Dangerous equipment - Equipment (such as pickling or galvanizing tanks, degreasing units, machinery, electrical equipment, and other units) which may be hazardous to employees who fall onto or into such


equipment. Deceleration device - Any mechanism, such as a rope grab, rip-stitch lanyard, specially-woven lanyard, tearing or deforming lanyards, automatic self-retracting lifelines/lanyards, etc., which dissipates a substantial amount of energy during a fall. Deceleration distance - The distance between the location of an employee's body belt or body harness attachment point at the moment of activation of the deceleration device, and the location of that attachment point after the employee comes to a full stop. Failure - Breakage or separation of component parts. Free fall - The act of falling before a personal fall arrest system begins to arrest the fall. Free fall distance - The vertical distance between the onset of the fall and just before the system begins to apply force to arrest the fall. Guardrail system - A barrier erected to prevent employees from falling to lower levels. Hole - A gap 2 inches or more in a floor, roof, or other walking/working surface. Lanyard - A flexible line of rope, wire rope, or strap which generally has a connector at each end for connecting the body belt or body harness to a deceleration device, lifeline, or anchorage. Lifeline - A flexible line for connection to an anchorage at one end to hang vertically, or for connection to anchorages at both ends to stretch horizontally which serves as a means for connecting other components of a personal fall arrest system to the anchorage. Low-slope roof - A roof having a slope less than or equal to 4 in 12 (vertical to horizontal). Lower levels - Surfaces to which an employee could fall. Such surfaces include ground levels, floors, platforms, ramps, runways, excavations, pits, tanks, material, water, equipment, and structures. Mechanical equipment - All motor or human propelled wheeled equipment used for roofing work, except wheelbarrows and mopcarts. Opening - A gap 30 inches or more high and 18 inches or more wide, in a wall or partition, through which employees can fall to a lower level. Personal fall arrest system - A system used to stop an employee in a fall. It consists of an anchorage, connectors, a body belt or body harness and may include a lanyard, deceleration device, or lifeline. The use of a body belt for fall arrest is prohibited. Positioning device system - A body belt or body harness system which allows an employee to be


supported on an elevated vertical surface, such as a wall or pole , and work with both hands free while leaning. Rope grab - A deceleration device which travels on a lifeline and automatically, by friction, engages the lifeline and locks so as to stop the fall of an employee. Roof - The exterior surface on the top of a building. This does not include floors or formwork which, temporarily become the top surface of a building. Roofing work - The hoisting, storage, application, and removal of roofing materials and equipment, including related insulation, sheet metal, and vapor barrier work, but not including the construction of the roof deck. Safety-monitoring system - A safety system in which a competent person is responsible for recognizing and warning employees of fall hazards. Self-retracting lifeline/lanyard - A deceleration device containing a line which can be slowly extracted or retracted into the device under slight tension during normal employee movement, and which automatically locks to stop a fall. Snaphook - A connector comprised of a hook-shaped member with a normally closed keeper which may be opened to permit the hook to receive an object and, when released, automatically closes to retain the object. Snaphooks are generally one of two types:

• The locking type with a self-closing, self-locking keeper which remains closed and locked until unlocked and pressed open for connection or disconnection.

• The non-locking type with a self-closing keeper which remains closed until pressed open for connection or disconnection. The use of a non-locking snaphook as part of personal fall arrest systems and positioning device systems is prohibited.

Steep roof - A roof having a slope greater than 4 in 12 (vertical to horizontal). Toeboard - A low protective barrier that will prevent the fall of materials and equipment to lower levels and provide protection from falls for personnel. Unprotected sides and edges - Any side or edge (except at entrances to points of access) of a walking/working surface, e.g., floor, roof, ramp, or runway where there is no wall or guardrail system at least 39 inches high. Walking/working surface - Any surface, whether horizontal or vertical on which an employee walks or works, including, floors, roofs, ramps, bridges, runways, formwork and concrete reinforcing steel but not including ladders, vehicles, or trailers, on which employees must be located in order to perform their job duties.


Warning line system - A barrier erected on a roof to warn employees that they are approaching an unprotected roof edge, and which designates an area in which roofing work may take place without the use of guardrail, body belt, or safety net systems to protect employees in the area. Work area - That portion of a walking/working surface where job duties are being performed.

SITUATIONS REQUIRING FALL PROTECTION SYSTEMS

1. Unprotected sides and edges - Each employee on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side which is 6 feet or more above a lower level shall be protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems.

2. Holes - Each employee on walking/working surfaces shall be protected from falling through holes (including skylights) more than 6 feet above lower levels, by personal fall arrest systems, covers, or guardrail systems erected around the holes.

1. Each employee on a walking/working surface shall be protected from tripping in or stepping into or through holes (including skylights) by covers.

2. Each employee on a walking/working surface shall be protected from objects falling through holes (including skylights) by covers.

3. Ramps, runways, and other walkways- Each employee on ramps, runways, and other walkways shall be protected from falling 6 feet or more to lower levels by guardrail systems.

4. Excavations - Each employee at the edge of an excavation 6 feet or more in depth shall be protected from falling by guardrail systems, fences, or barricades when the excavations are not readily seen because of plant growth or other visual barrier.

1. Each employee at the edge of a well, pit, shaft, and similar excavation 6 feet or more in depth shall be protected from falling by guardrail systems, fences, barricades, or covers.

5. Dangerous equipment - Each employee less than 6 feet above dangerous equipment shall be protected from falling into or onto the dangerous equipment by guardrail systems or by equipment guards. Each employee 6 feet or more above dangerous equipment shall be protected from fall hazards by guardrail systems, personal fall arrest systems, or safety net systems.

6. Roofing work on low-slope roofs - Each employee engaged in roofing activities on low-slope roofs, with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet or more above lower levels shall be protected from falling by guardrail systems, safety net systems, personal fall arrest systems, or a combination of warning line system and guardrail system, warning line system and safety net system, or warning line system and personal fall arrest system, or warning line system and safety monitoring system. Or, on roofs 50-feet or less in width, the use of a safety monitoring system alone (i.e. without the warning line system) is permitted.

7. Steep roofs - Each employee on a steep roof with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet or more above lower levels shall be protected from falling by guardrail systems with toeboards, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems.

8. Wall openings - Each employee working on, at, above, or near wall openings (including those with chutes attached) where the outside bottom edge of the wall opening is 6 feet or more above lower levels and the inside bottom edge of the wall opening is less than 39 inches above


the walking/working surface, shall be protected from falling by the use of a guardrail system, a safety net system, or a personal fall arrest system.

FALL PROTECTION SYSTEMS

Guardrail systems

1. The height of top rails shall be 39-45 inches above the walking/working level. 2. Midrails, screens, mesh, and intermediate members shall be installed between the top edge of

the guardrail system and the walking/working surface if there is no wall at least 21 inches high 1. Midrails shall be installed at a height midway between the top edge of the guardrail

system and the walking/working level. 2. Screens and mesh shall extend from the top rail to the walking/working level and along

the entire opening between top rail supports. 3. Intermediate members (such as balusters), when used between posts, shall be not more

than 19 inches apart. 4. Other structural members (such as additional midrails and architectural panels) shall be

installed such that there are no openings in the guardrail system that are more than 19 inches wide.

3. Guardrail systems shall be capable of withstanding a force of at least 200 pounds applied within 2 inches of the top edge, in any outward or downward direction, at any point along the top edge.

4. When the 200 pound test load is applied in a downward direction, the top edge of the guardrail shall not deflect to a height less than 39 inches above the walking/working level. Guardrail system components selected and constructed in accordance with Appendix B of the OSHA regulations will be deemed to meet this requirement.

5. Midrails, screens, mesh, intermediate vertical members, solid panels, and equivalent structural members shall be capable of withstanding a force of at least 150 pounds applied in any downward or outward direction at any point along the midrail or other member.

6. Guardrail systems shall be designed to prevent injury to an employee from punctures or lacerations, and to prevent snagging of clothing.

7. The ends of all top rails and midrails shall not overhang the terminal posts, except where such overhang does not constitute a projection hazard.

8. Steel banding and plastic banding shall not be used as top rails or midrails. 9. Top rails and midrails shall be at least one-quarter inch nominal diameter or thickness to

prevent cuts and lacerations. If wire rope is used for top rails, it shall be flagged at 6-foot intervals with high-visibility material.

10. When guardrail systems are used at holes, they shall be erected on all unprotected sides or edges of the hole.

11. When guardrail systems are used around holes which are used as points of access (such as ladderways), they shall be provided with a gate, or be so offset that a person cannot walk directly into the hole.

12. Guardrail systems used on ramps and runways shall be erected along each unprotected side or edge.

13. Manila, plastic or synthetic rope used for top rails or midrails shall be inspected as frequently as necessary to ensure that it continues to meet the necessary strength requirements.


Safety Net Systems 1. Safety nets shall be installed as close as practicable under the walking/working surface on which employees are working, but in no case more than 30 feet below such level. 2. Safety nets shall extend outward from the outermost projection of the work surface as follows:

Vertical distance from working level to net Minimum distance of outer edge of net to the edge of the working surface

Up to 5 feet 8 feet

More than 5 feet up to 10 feet 10 feet

More than 10 feet 13 feet

3. Safety nets and safety net installations shall be drop-tested at the jobsite after initial installation and before being used as a fall protection system, whenever relocated, after major repair, and at 6-month intervals if left in one place. Safety nets shall be installed with sufficient clearance under them to prevent contact with the surface or structures below when subjected to the drop test. 4. The drop-test shall consist of a 400 pound bag of sand, 28-32 inches in diameter dropped into the net from the highest walking/working surface at which employees are exposed to fall hazards. 5. If it is unreasonable to perform the drop-test, the General Foreman shall certify that the net installation is in compliance with the provisions of this section by preparing a certification record prior to the net being used. The certification record must include an identification of the net installation for which the certification record is being prepared; the date that it was determined that the net installation was in compliance with this section and the signature of the person making the determination and certification. The most recent certification record for each net installation shall be available at the jobsite for inspection. 6. Safety nets shall be inspected at least once a week for wear, damage, and other deterioration. Defective components shall be removed from service. Safety nets shall also be inspected after any occurrence which could affect the integrity of the safety net system. 7. Materials, scrap pieces, equipment, and tools which have fallen into the safety net shall be removed as soon as possible from the net and at least before the next work shift. 8. The maximum size of the mesh openings shall not exceed 36 square inches nor be longer than 6 inches on any side, and the openings, measured center-to-center of mesh ropes or webbing, shall not be longer than 6 inches. All mesh crossings shall be secured to prevent enlargement of the mesh opening.


9. Each safety net shall have a border rope for webbing with a minimum breaking strength of 5,000 pounds. 10. Connections between safety net panels shall be as strong as integral net components and shall be spaced not more than 6 inches apart.

Personal Fall Arrest Systems

1. Body belts are not acceptable as part of a personal fall arrest system. The use of a body belt as a positioning device is acceptable.

2. Connectors shall be drop forged, pressed or formed steel, or made of equivalent materials. 3. Connectors shall have a corrosion-resistant finish, and all surfaces and edges shall be smooth to

prevent damage to interfacing parts of the system. 4. Dee-rings and snaphooks shall have a minimum tensile strength of 5,000 pounds. 5. Dee-rings and snaphooks shall be proof-tested to a minimum tensile load of 3,600 pounds

without cracking, breaking, or taking permanent deformation. 6. Only locking type snaphooks shall be used. 7. Unless the snaphook is designed for the following connections, snaphooks shall not be

connected:

1. Directly to webbing, rope or wire rope. 2. To each other. 3. To a dee-ring to which another snaphook or other connector is attached. 4. To a horizontal lifeline.

8. On work platforms with horizontal lifelines which may become vertical lifelines, the devices used to connect to a horizontal lifeline shall be capable of locking in both directions on the lifeline.

9. Horizontal lifelines shall be designed, installed, and used, under the supervision of a qualified person, as part of a complete personal fall arrest system, which maintains a safety factor of at least two.

10. Lanyards and vertical lifelines shall have a minimum breaking strength of 5,000 pounds.

11. When vertical lifelines are used, each employee shall be attached to a separate lifeline.

12. Lifelines shall be protected against being cut or abraded. 13. Self-retracting lifelines and lanyards which automatically limit free fall

distance to 2 feet or less shall be capable of sustaining a minimum tensile load of 3,000 pounds applied to the device with the lifeline or lanyard in the fully extended position.

14. Self-retracting lifelines and lanyards which do not limit free fall distance to 2 feet or less, ripstitch lanyards, and tearing and deforming lanyards shall be capable of sustaining a minimum tensile load of 5,000 pounds applied to the device with the lifeline or lanyard in the fully extended position.

15. Ropes and straps (webbing) used in lanyards, lifelines, and strength components of body belts and body harnesses shall be made from synthetic fibers.


16. Anchorages used for attachment of personal fall arrest equipment shall be independent of any anchorage being used to support or suspend platforms and capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds per employee attached, or shall be designed, installed, and used as follows:

1. As part of a complete personal fall arrest system which maintains a safety factor of at least two

2. Under the supervision of a qualified person. 17. Personal fall arrest systems, when stopping a fall, shall:

1. Limit maximum arresting force on an employee to 900 pounds when used with a body

belt. 2. Limit maximum arresting force on an employee to 1,800 pounds when used with a body

harness. 3. Be rigged such that an employee can neither free fall more than 6 feet, nor contact any

lower level. 4. Bring an employee to a complete stop and limit maximum deceleration distance an

employee travels to 3.5 feet. 5. Have sufficient strength to withstand twice the potential impact energy of an employee

free falling a distance of 6 feet, or the free fall distance permitted by the system, whichever is less.

6. Note: If the personal fall arrest system meets the criteria and protocols contained in Appendix C of the OSHA regulations and if the system is being used by an employee having a combined person and tool weight of less than 310 pounds the system will be considered to be in compliance with the provisions of this section. If the system is used by an employee having a combined tool and body weight of 310 pounds or more, then Appendix C must be appropriately modified to provide proper protection for such heavier weights.

18. The attachment point of the body harness shall be located in the center of the wearer's back near shoulder level, or above the wearer's head.

19. Body harnesses and components shall be used only for employee protection and not to hoist materials.

20. Personal fall arrest systems subjected to impact loading shall be immediately removed from service and not used again for employee protection until inspected and determined by a competent person to be undamaged and suitable for reuse.

21. Personal fall arrest systems will be inspected by the user prior to each use for wear, damage and other deterioration. Defective components shall be removed from service.

22. Personal fall arrest systems shall not be attached to guardrail systems.

Positioning device systems (body belts)

1. Body belts shall be at least one and five-eighths (1 5/8) inches wide. 2. Positioning devices shall be rigged such that an employee cannot free fall more than 2 feet. 3. Positioning devices shall be secured to an anchorage capable of supporting at least twice the

potential impact load of an employee's fall or 3,000 pounds, whichever is greater. 4. Connectors shall be drop forged, pressed or formed steel, or made of equivalent materials.


5. Connectors shall have a corrosion-resistant finish, and all surfaces and edges shall be smooth to prevent damage to interfacing parts of this system.

6. Connecting assemblies shall have a minimum tensile strength of 5,000 pounds. 7. Dee-rings and snaphooks shall be proof-tested to a minimum tensile load of 3,600 pounds

without cracking, breaking, or taking permanent deformation. 8. Only locking type snaphooks shall be used. 9. Unless the snaphook is designed for the following connections, snaphooks shall not be

connected:

1. Directly to webbing, rope or wire rope. 2. To each other. 3. To a dee-ring to which another snaphook or other connector is attached. 4. To a horizontal lifeline.

10. Positioning device systems shall be inspected prior to each use for wear, damage, and other deterioration, and defective components shall be removed from service.

11. Body belts shall be used only for employee protection and not to hoist materials. Warning line systems

1. The warning line shall be erected around all sides of the roof work area. 2. When mechanical equipment is not being used, the warning line shall be erected at least 6 feet

from the roof edge. 3. When mechanical equipment is being used, the warning line shall be erected at least 6 feet from

the roof edge which is parallel to the direction of mechanical equipment operation, and at least 10 feet from the roof edge which is perpendicular to the direction of mechanical equipment operation.

4. Points of access, materials handling areas, storage areas, and hoisting areas shall be connected to the work area by an access path formed by two warning lines.

5. When the path to a point of access is not in use, a rope, wire, chain, or other barricade, equivalent in strength and height to the warning line, shall be placed across the path at the point where the path intersects the warning line erected around the work area, or the path shall be offset such that a person cannot walk directly into the work area.

6. Warning lines shall consist of ropes, wires, or chains, and supporting stanchions erected as follows:

1. The rope, wire, or chain shall be flagged at 6-foot intervals with high-visibility material. 2. The rope, wire, or chain shall be rigged and supported in such a way that its lowest point

is no less than 34 inches from the walking/working surface and its highest point is no more than 39 inches from the walking/working surface.

3. After being erected, with the rope, wire, or chain attached, stanchions shall be capable of resisting, without tipping over, a force of at least 16 pounds applied horizontally against the stanchion, 30 inches above the walking/working surface, perpendicular to the warning line, and in the direction of the floor, roof, or platform edge.

4. The rope, wire, or chain shall have a minimum tensile strength of 500 pounds, and after being attached to the stanchions, shall be capable of supporting the loads applied to the stanchions as prescribed in this section.

5. The line shall be attached at each stanchion in such a way that pulling on one section of the line between stanchions will not result in slack being taken up in adjacent sections before the stanchion tips over.


7. No employee shall be allowed in the area between a roof edge and a warning line unless the employee is performing roofing work in that area.

8. Mechanical equipment on roofs shall be used or stored only in areas where employees are protected by a warning line system, guardrail system, or personal fall arrest system.


CONTROLLED ACCESS ZONES

1. When used to control access to areas where leading edge and other operations are taking place the controlled access zone shall be defined by a control line or by any other means that restricts access.

2. When control lines are used, they shall be erected at least 6 feet but no more than 25 feet from the unprotected or leading edge.

3. The control line shall extend along the entire length of the unprotected or leading edge and shall be approximately parallel to the unprotected or leading edge.

4. The control line shall be connected on each side to a guardrail system or wall. 5. Control lines shall consist of ropes, wires, tapes, or equivalent materials, and supporting

stanchions as follows: 1. Each line shall be flagged or otherwise marked at 6-foot intervals with high-visibility

material. 2. Each line shall be rigged and supported in such a way that its lowest point (including

sag) is not less than 39 inches from the walking/working surface and its highest point is not more than 45 inches from the walking/working surface.

3. Each line shall have a minimum breaking strength of 200 pounds.

SAFETY MONITORING SYSTEMS

1. A competent person will be designated to monitor the safety of other employees. The safety monitor shall complies with the following requirements:

1. The safety monitor shall be competent to recognize fall hazards. 2. The safety monitor shall warn the employee when it appears that the employee is

unaware of a fall hazard or is acting in an unsafe manner. 3. The safety monitor shall be on the same walking/working surface and within visual

sighting distance of the employee being monitored. 4. The safety monitor shall be close enough to communicate orally with the employee. 5. The safety monitor shall not have other responsibilities which could take the monitor's

attention from the monitoring function. 2. Mechanical equipment shall not be used or stored in areas where safety monitoring systems are

being used to monitor employees engaged in roofing operations on low-slope roofs. 3. No employee, other than an employee engaged in roofing work [on low-sloped roofs] or an

employee covered by a fall protection plan, shall be allowed in an area where an employee is being protected by a safety monitoring system.

4. Each employee working in a controlled access zone shall be directed to comply promptly with fall hazard warnings from safety monitors.


COVERS

1. Covers located in roadways and vehicular aisles shall be capable of supporting at least twice the maximum axle load of the largest vehicle expected to cross over the cover.

2. All other covers shall be capable of supporting at least twice the weight of employees, equipment, and materials that may be imposed on the cover at any one time.

3. All covers shall be secured when installed so as to prevent accidental displacement by the wind, equipment, or employees.

4. All covers shall be color coded or they shall be marked with the word "HOLE" or "COVER" to provide warning of the hazard.

Note: This provision does not apply to cast iron manhole covers or steel grates used on streets or roadways.

WALKING SURFACES

1. The General Foreman will determine if the walking/working surfaces on which its employees work have the strength and structural integrity to support them safely. Employees shall be allowed to work on those surfaces only when the surfaces have the required strength and structural integrity.

PROTECTION FROM FALLING OBJECTS

1. When an employee is exposed to falling objects, the employee shall wear a hard hat. One of the following measures will be implemented:

1. Erect toeboards, screens, or guardrail systems to prevent objects from falling from higher levels.

2. Barricade the area to which objects could fall, prohibit employees from entering the barricaded area, and keep objects away from the edge of a higher level.

2. Toeboards, when used as falling object protection, shall be erected along the edge of the overhead walking/working surface for a distance sufficient to protect employees below.

3. Toeboards shall be capable of withstanding a force of at least 50 pounds applied in any downward or outward direction at any point along the toeboard.

4. Toeboards shall be a minimum of 3 ½ inches in vertical height from their top edge to the level of the walking/working surface. They shall have not more than 1/4 inch clearance above the walking/working surface. They shall be solid or have openings not over 1 inch in greatest dimension.

5. Where tools, equipment, or materials are piled higher than the top edge of a toeboard, paneling or screening shall be erected from the walking/working surface or toeboard to the top of a guardrail system's top rail or midrail, for a distance sufficient to protect employees below.


6. Guardrail systems, when used as falling object protection, shall have all openings small enough to prevent passage of potential falling objects.

7. During the performance of roofing work:

1. Materials and equipment shall not be stored within 6 feet of a roof edge unless guardrails are erected at the edge.

2. Materials which are piled, grouped, or stacked near a roof edge shall be stable and self-supporting.

TRAINING PROGRAM

1. The General Foreman will provide a training program for each employee who could be exposed to fall hazards. The program shall enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and train each employee in the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards.

2. The General Foreman shall assure that each employee has been trained in the following areas:

1. The nature of fall hazards in the work area. 2. The correct procedures for erecting, maintaining, disassembling, and inspecting the fall

protection systems used. 3. The use and operation of guardrail systems, personal fall arrest systems, safety net

systems, warning line systems, safety monitoring systems, controlled access zones, and other protection used.

4. The role of each employee in the safety monitoring system when this system is used. 5. The limitations on the use of mechanical equipment during the performance of roofing

work on low-sloped roofs. 6. The correct procedures for the handling and storage of equipment and materials and

the erection of overhead protection. 7. The role of employees in fall protection plans. 8. The standards contained in this program.

3. The General Foreman will verify compliance with the requirements of this program by preparing a written certification record. The written record shall contain the name of the employee trained, the date of the training, and the signature of the person who conducted the training. The latest training certification shall be maintained.

4. If an affected employee who has already been trained does not have the understanding and skill required by this section, the General Foreman shall retrain the employee. Circumstances where retraining is required include, but are not limited to, situations where:

1. Changes in the workplace render previous training obsolete. 2. Changes in the types of fall protection systems or equipment to be used render previous

training obsolete.


3. Inadequacies in an affected employee's knowledge or use of fall protection systems or equipment indicate that the employee has not retained the requisite understanding or skill.


INJURED WORKER REMOVAL

Normal first aid procedures should be performed as the situation arises. If the area is safe for entry, the first aid should be done by a foreman or other certified individual.

Initiate Emergency Services – Dial 911 (where available)

Phone location: ___________________________________________

First aid location: __________________________________________

Elevator location: __________________________________________

Crane location: ____________________________________________

Other: __________________

Location: ________________________

Rescue considerations. When personal fall arrest systems are used, the employer must assure that employees can be promptly rescued or can rescue themselves should a fall occur. The availability of rescue personnel, ladders, or other rescue equipment should be evaluated. In some situations, equipment that allows employees to rescue themselves after the fall has been arrested may be desirable, such as devices that have descent capability.

INVESTIGATIONS OF NEAR MISSES, ACCIDENTS, AND INJURIES

Loss Analysis

All accidents and injuries will be investigated. Supervisors are responsible for the primary investigation of all accidents and injuries occurring in their departments. The standard Accident Investigation form will be used for this purpose. The Safety Director and/or upper management will review all investigations. Recommendations will be forwarded to the appropriate departments for corrective action. Accidents and injuries will be analyzed by the company CEO/Owner to identify trends and specific areas to address in the overall accident prevention program. The accidents will be analyzed annually to audit the effectiveness of the company safety programs.


Accident Analysis

Statistical analysis will include the calculation of the Incidence Rate, Severity Rate and the Frequency Rate. Other statistics include the number and type of accidents occurring and the dollar costs to the company. Dollar costs will not only include direct costs like medical and lost time wages paid, but will also include the indirect costs associated with accidents like replacing the injured worker, material damage, possible fines etc.

Following are the formulas to be used in calculating the accident statistics:

Incidence Rate

N/EH x 200,000

N = No. of Injuries and/or Illnesses or Lost Workdays

EH = Total hours worked by all employees during calendar year

200,000 = base for 100 Full Time Equivalent employees (40 hours/ week, 50 weeks/year)

Frequency Rate

Definition: The disabling injury Frequency Rate relates the injuries to the hours worked during the period and expresses them in terms of a million-hour unit by use of the following formula:

No. of disabling injuries x 1,000,000/Employee hours of exposure

Severity Rate

Definition: The disabling injury Severity Rate relates the days charged to the hours worked during the period and expresses them in terms of a million-hour unit by use of the following formula:

No. of days charged x 1,000,000/Employee hours of exposure

Sources of information on accidents and injuries used to compare our type of business to others with similar exposures can be found in the following documents, guides and organizations:

The U. S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics

The National Safety Council

Injury Reporting Procedures


It is not only the law to report accidents to the State and insurance company, but a performance requirement for all employees. All accidents shall be reported and investigated for corrective actions by the injured employee’s supervisor. The employees and witnesses must fully cooperate in the investigation.

How to handle an employee injury:

• Secure the accident area so other employees are not at risk before attending to injured employee.

• Direct another employee to call for medical assistance. • Provide or obtain immediate medical attention for the injured employee. This can be with a

trained first aid/CPR provider and/or emergency services. • Contact the employee’s supervisor. • If needed, the supervisor or his designee should transport the injured employee to the

company’s designated medical facility to receive appropriate medical attention. • The supervisor should then notify Human Resources of the accident and file a workers

compensation claim. • Human Resources will report the claim to the insurance company. • A post-accident drug and/or alcohol test will be conducted at the medical provider in

accordance with the company’s Drug-Free Workplace Policy. • The supervisor will secure the accident site after the employee is removed. This might include

barricading and turning of electrical equipment. • If the root cause of the accident is easily corrected and identified, it should be corrected

immediately. An accident investigation might be required to gather more information to determine the cause of the accident. The accident investigation should begin shortly after the employee has received medical attention.

• All witnesses to the accident should speak with the supervisor and cooperate fully in the accident investigation.


Incident Investigation

When to Conduct the Investigation

A supervisor conducts incident investigations with the primary focus to understand why the incident occurred and provide corrective actions. If possible, the investigation should occur when the facts are fresh in the memories of witnesses and employees involved in the incident. This should occur within 24 hours after the incident. If the employee is hurt or distressed about the event, the employee interview should be conducted when the employee is calm or medically fit. The investigation should describe the events that created the incident.

How to Conduct the Investigation

• Secure and document the scene. o Remove employees who might still be at risk for a similar incident. o Secure the scene with cones or a barricade. o Document the site by writing down observed conditions. o Photograph the site if needed for the investigation. o Document the names of witnesses to the incident for interview. o Identify the facts. Don’t assume anything, opinionate or blame anyone.

• Use the four P’s to investigate and document: o People—the eyewitness or the ear (hearing) witness o Parts—use words such as debris, guards and equipment o Position—exact location of the people and parts, providing measurements o Paper—records, codes, standards and blueprints provide strong, concrete data

Investigation Interview Steps

• Eliminate distractions and allow the proper timeframe for the interview. • Conduct the interview at the incident site. • Interview witnesses separately to get a full detail of their recollection of events without the

influence from other witnesses. • Listen. During a typical interview the interviewer should be talking 25 percent of the time, and

the interviewee should be speaking 75 percent. • Ask open-ended questions. Show the importance of the employee and investigation. Ask for

suggestions to solve the problem.


Complete the Incident Investigation Forms

The Incident Investigation Report should be provided with as much detail as possible. All events leading up to the incident are important in determining the main cause of the incident. Environment, behavior and procedures might also contribute to the incident and should be reviewed.

Answer the following:

• What machinery, equipment or conditions existed at the time of the incident? • Who was present? • What were the actions that led to the incident? • What did the employee and witness statements reveal about conditions or events? • What was the critical incident-producing event?

Corrective Action

Providing corrective action is critical to any incident investigation and will help prevent future incidents. The first method is to eliminate or change the condition or operation that lead to the incident event. If there is a safer method of performing the operation, it should be implemented. The second corrective action is to guard the employee from having contact with the operation. Devices preventing physical contact with the human body represent the majority of machine guards. Use of personal protective equipment should be the last resort when the hazard can’t be controlled by engineering or mechanical means. Personal protective equipment (PPE) effectiveness is not consistent unless the supervisor strictly enforces the use and training. The supervisor must instruct the employee in the use of the PPE required for that job. Warning the employee to “be careful” is not a corrective action and cannot be called training and education. Whatever corrective action taken, it should be documented on the Corrective Action Form.


Ladder Safety Program


Table of Contents

Ladder Safety .................................................................................................................... 104 Ladders and Floor Openings ............................................................................................... 104 Work Safety Practices ........................................................................................................ 104 Ladder Maintenance .......................................................................................................... 105 Stairways Used During Construction .................................................................................. 105 Temporary Stairs Used During Construction ....................................................................... 106 Stair Rails .......................................................................................................................... 106 Handrails ........................................................................................................................... 106 Midrails ............................................................................................................................. 107 Fixed Industrial Stairs ........................................................................................................ 107 Protection of Open-Sided Floors, Platforms and Runways .................................................. 107 Wall Openings ................................................................................................................... 108 Floor Openings .................................................................................................................. 108 Walking Surfaces ............................................................................................................... 108 Training Requirements ...................................................................................................... 109

Material Handling Assistive Equipment Charts (MHAEC) .................................................... 110

General Fall Protection Requirements................................................................................ 113


Ladder Safety Ladders and Floor Openings

A ladder is an appliance consisting of two side rails joined at regular intervals by crosspieces on which a person may step to ascend or descend. The main hazard associated with using a ladder is falling. Falls from ladders at heights of only four feet can result in the death of an employee. A poorly designed, maintained or improperly placed ladder can collapse under the weight of an employee. The result can be a severe injury to the employee.

There are three types of portable ladders: step, single and extension. A step-ladder is self supporting and non-adjustable in length. A single ladder is a single, non-self supporting and non-adjustable in length. An extension ladder is a non-self supporting, adjustable in length portable ladder. Portable ladders can be constructed of wood, aluminum and fiberglass materials.

All portable ladders receive one of four ratings, based on their maximum working load (the maximum weight they can safely support).

Rating Working Load

Extra heavy duty (I-A) 300 pounds

Heavy duty (I) 250 pounds

Medium duty (II) 225 pounds

Light duty (III) 200 pounds

Work Safety Practices The following work practices shall be followed when using a portable ladder:

• Place ladder on a secure footing. • Hold ladder in a secure position with a tie off at the top. • Extend ladder three feet above the point of support. • Place the ladder at a pitch so the distance is one quarter the working length of the ladder. • Face the ladder when climbing up or down. • Short ladders shall not be spliced together to make a longer ladder. • Never stand on the top step of a ladder. The third rung to the top is the highest an employee

should climb on a ladder. • Use both hands when climbing or descending. • Never use a metal ladder while working near electrical equipment. • Never use a ladder for a purpose other than climbing (i.e. no work platforms).


• Inspect the ladder before use. • Never use a broken ladder. • Never lean on the ladder. Your belly button should not pass the side rail. • Never overload a ladder. Ensure load capacity aligns with ladder rating. • Never place a ladder against a window or any type of piping. • Never place a ladder in front of a door that opens out towards the ladder. • Never attempt to carry tools or other objects while climbing a ladder. • Extend both side rails out secure on a step ladder before climbing. • Ladder rungs, cleats, and steps shall be parallel, level, and uniformly spaced, when the ladder is

in position for use. • Spacing between ladders or ramps must be such that an employee will not have to travel more

than 25 feet laterally to the nearest means of egress. • Ladders will be tied, block or otherwise secured in place. Ladders will extend a minimum of 36

inches (0.9 m) above the landing. • Metal ladders should be used with caution, particularly when electric utilities are present. • Ladders shall be used at an angle such that the horizontal distance from the top support to the

foot of the ladder is approximately one-quarter (4:1 ratio) of the working length of the ladder. (The distance along the ladder between the foot and the top support.)

Ladder Maintenance • Remove broken ladders from the job site. Repair or destroy to prevent reuse. • Store ladders away from excessive heat and dampness whenever possible. • Store ladders so they are easily accessible. • Keep ladders clean and free of dirt or grease. • Inspect and document ladders quarterly for defects. • ***Never use a defective ladder.***

Stairways Used During Construction • Stairways that will not be a permanent part of the building under construction must have

landings at least 30 inches deep and 22 inches wide (76 x 56 cm) at every 12 feet (3.7 m) or less of vertical rise.

• Stairways must be installed at least 30 degrees and no more than 50 degrees from the horizontal.

• Variations in riser height or stair tread depth must not exceed 1/4 inch in any stairway system. • Doors and gates opening directly onto a stairway must have a platform that extends at least 20

inches (51 cm) beyond the swing of the door or gate. • Metal pan landings and metal pan treads must be secured in place before filling. • Stairway parts must be free of dangerous projections such as protruding nails. • Slippery conditions on stairways must be corrected. • Employees must not use spiral stairways that will not be a permanent part of the structure.


Temporary Stairs Used During Construction • Except during construction of the stairway, do not use stairways with metal pan landings and

treads if the treads and/or landings have not been filled in with concrete or other materials unless the pans of the stairs and/or landings are temporarily filled in with wood or other materials.

• All treads and landings must be replaced when worn below the top edge of the pan. • Do not use skeleton metal frame structures and steps (where treads and/or landings will be

installed later) unless the stairs are fitted with secured temporary treads and landings. Note: Temporary treads must be made of wood or other solid material and installed the full width and depth of the stair.

Stair Rails • Stairways with four or more risers or rising more than 30 inches (76 cm) in height, whichever is

less, must be installed along each unprotected side or edge. • When the top edge of a stair rail system also serves as a handrail, the height of the top edge

must be no more than 37 inches (94 cm) nor less than 36 inches (91.5 cm) from the upper surface of the stair rail to the surface of the tread.

• Stair rails installed after March 15, 1991, must not be less than 36 inches (91.5 cm) in height. • Top edges of stair rail systems used as handrails must not be more than 37 inches (94 cm) high

nor less than 36 inches (91.5 cm) from the upper surface of the stair rail system to the surface of the tread. If installed before March 15, 1991, not less than 30 inches (76 cm).

• Stair rail systems and handrails must be surfaced to prevent injuries such as punctures or lacerations and to keep clothing from snagging.

• Ends of stair rail systems and handrails must be built to prevent dangerous projections, such as rails protruding beyond the end posts of the system.

• Unprotected sides and edges of stairway landings must have standard 42-inch (1.1 m) guardrail systems.

• Intermediate vertical members, such as balusters used as guardrails, must not be more than 19 inches (48 cm) apart.

• Other intermediate structural members, when used, must be installed so that no openings are more than 19 inches (48 cm) wide.

• Screens or mesh, when used, must extend from the top rail to the stairway step and along the opening between top rail supports.

Handrails • Handrails and top rails of the stair rail systems must be able to withstand, without failure, at

least 200 pounds (890 n) of weight applied within two inches (5 cm) of the top edge in any downward or outward direction, at any point along the top edge.

• Handrails must not be more than 37 inches (94 cm) high nor less than 30 inches (76 cm) from the upper surface of the handrail to the surface of the tread.

• Handrails must provide an adequate handhold for employees to grasp to prevent falls. • Temporary handrails must have a minimum clearance of three inches (8 cm) between the

handrail and walls, stair rail systems and other objects.


• Stairways with four or more risers, or that rise more than 30 inches (76 cm) in height, whichever is less, must have at least one handrail.

• Winding or spiral stairways must have a handrail to prevent use of areas where the tread width is less than six inches (15 cm).

Midrails Midrails, screens, mesh, intermediate vertical members or equivalent intermediate structural members must be provided between the top rail and stairway steps to the stair rail system. When midrails are used, they must be located midway between the top of the stair rail system and the stairway steps.

Fixed Industrial Stairs Fixed industrial stairs are interior and exterior stairs around machinery, tanks, and other equipment, and stairs leading to or from floors, platforms or pits. This section does not apply to stairs used for fire exit purposes, to construction operations, to private residences, or to articulated stairs, such as may be installed on floating roof tanks, the angle of which changes with the rise and fall of the base support. Fixed industrial stairs shall be provided for access to and from places of work where operations necessitate regular travel between levels. Requirements include:

• Strong enough to carry five times the normal anticipated live load • At a minimum, able to carry safely a moving concentrated load of 1,000 pounds • A minimum width of 22 inches • Installed at angles to the horizontal of between 30 degrees and 50 degrees • Vertical clearance above any stair tread to an overhead obstruction shall be at least seven feet

measured from the leading edge of the tread.

Protection of Open-Sided Floors, Platforms and Runways Every open-sided floor or platform four feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level shall be guarded by a standard railing on all open sides, except where there is an entrance to a ramp, stairway or fixed ladder. The railing shall be provided with a toeboard beneath the open sides wherever:

• persons may pass, • there is moving machinery, or • there is equipment with which falling materials could create a hazard.

Every runway shall be guarded by a standard railing, or the equivalent, on all sides four feet or more above floor or ground level. Wherever tools, machine parts or materials are likely to be used on the runway, a toeboard shall also be provided on each exposed side. Regardless of height, open-sided floors, walkways, platforms or runways above or adjacent to dangerous equipment, pickling or galvanizing tanks, degreasing units and similar hazards shall be guarded with a standard railing and toeboard.


Wall Openings

Employees working on, at, above or near wall openings (including those with chutes attached) where the outside bottom edge of the wall opening is six feet (1.8 meters) or more above lower levels and the inside bottom edge of the wall opening is less than 39 inches (1 meter) above the walking/working surface must be protected from falling by the use of a guardrail system, a safety net system or a personal fall arrest system.

Floor Openings Personal fall arrest systems, covers or guardrail systems shall be erected around holes (including skylights) that are more than six feet (1.8 meters) above lower levels. All hole covers must be able to support at least twice the weight of employees, equipment and materials that may be imposed on the cover at any one time. To prevent accidental displacement resulting from wind, equipment or employee activities, all covers must be secured. All covers shall be color-coded or bear the markings "HOLE" or "COVER."

Walking Surfaces Housekeeping

• All places of employment, passageways, storerooms and service rooms shall be kept clean, orderly and in a sanitary condition.

• The floor of every workroom shall be maintained in a clean and, so far as possible, a dry condition. Where wet processes are used, drainage shall be maintained and gratings, mats or raised platforms shall be provided.

• Every floor, working place and passageway shall be kept free from protruding nails, splinters, holes or loose boards.

Aisles and Passageways

• Aisles and passageways shall be kept clear and in good repair with no obstruction across or in aisles that could create a hazard.

• Permanent aisles and passageways shall be appropriately marked. • Where mechanical handling equipment is used, aisles shall be sufficiently wide. Improper aisle

widths coupled with poor housekeeping and vehicle traffic can cause injury to employees, damage the equipment and material, and can limit egress in emergencies.

Floor Loading Protection Load rating limits shall be marked on plates and conspicuously posted. It shall be unlawful to place or cause, or permit to be placed, a load greater than that for which such floor or roof is approved on any floor or roof of a building or other structure.


Training Requirements Supervisors shall train all employees to recognize hazards related to ladders, walking surfaces and stairways, and instruct them to minimize these hazards. Examples include:

• Nature of fall hazards in the work area • Correct procedures for erecting, maintaining and disassembling the fall protection systems to be

used • Proper construction, use, placement and care in handling of all stairways and ladders and • Maximum intended load-carrying capacities of ladders used

Supervisors will retrain each employee as necessary to maintain their understanding and knowledge on the safe use and construction of ladders and stairs.


Material Handling Assistive Equipment Charts (MHAEC)

Powered trucks and

Trolleys, vehicles etc.

Non-powered trucks,

trolleys and aids

Tracks, conveyors, slides/chutes/roller balls

Bag, sack, box,

etc .handling

Fork truck

Truck with

hydraulic lift

Ball table and rollers

Bales, reels,

barrel, drum,

keg handling

Drum/reel rotator

Keg truck

In-line weighing


Packing and

unpacking pallets,

stillages and

containers

Pallet converter

Pallet tilter

Roller track

Moving sheet

materials

Fork truck

Pallet truck

Gravity rollers

Storing,

Warehousing, order

picking

Battery operated

truck

Shelf trolley

Conveyor with

turntable

Powered trucks and

trolleys, vehicles, etc.

Non-powered trucks,

trolleys and aids

Tracks, conveyors, slides/chutes/roller balls


Goods

dispatch/delivery

to site/domestic

premises

HGV mounted

fork lift truck

Star wheeled truck

Van loading boom

Setting and

maintenance tasks

Hoist on vehicle

Wheeled tool box

Sliding dies (low

friction surface)

Portering,

cleaning and

waste

Powered tug

Cylinder trolley

Mobile belt conveyor

Handling clients*

Stair lift

Stair climbing

wheel chair

Slide sheet


General Fall Protection Requirements

Hazard Height at which fall protection is required

Fall Protection Options

Holes and Skylights Holes and skylights that are six feet or more above lower levels

• Personal fall arrest systems • Personal fall restraint. systems • Safety net systems • Guardrail systems • Covers

Wall Openings Wall openings that have an outside bottom edge six feet or more above a lower level and an inside bottom edge less than 39 inches above the walking/working surface

• Personal fall arrest systems • Personal fall restraint systems • Safety net systems • Guardrail systems

Floors, mezzanines, established floors, balconies, walkways

Wall openings that have an outside bottom edge six feet or more above a lower level and an inside bottom edge less than 39 inches above the walking/working surface

• Personal fall arrest systems • Personal fall restraint systems • Safety net systems • Guardrail systems

Stairways Stairway openings six feet deep or more

• Guardrail systems • Barricades • Covers


Scaffolding Safety

Written Program


Table of Contents

Scaffolds 116 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................. 116 SCOPE ............................................................................................................................... 116 DEFINITIONS...................................................................................................................... 116 CONSTRUCTION ................................................................................................................. 117 SUPPORTED SCAFFOLDS .................................................................................................... 117 STAIRTOWERS ................................................................................................................... 117 MOBILE SCAFFOLDS ........................................................................................................... 118 ACCESS .............................................................................................................................. 119 USE ................................................................................................................................... 119 FALL PROTECTION ............................................................................................................. 120 FALLING OBJECT PROTECTION ........................................................................................... 120 TRAINING .......................................................................................................................... 121 DUTIES OF THE COMPETENT PERSON ................................................................................. 121 DUTIES OF QUALIFIED PERSONS ......................................................................................... 122


Scaffolds

INTRODUCTION

Of the 500,000 injuries and illnesses that occur in the construction industry annually, 10,000 are related to scaffolds. In addition, of the estimated 900 occupational fatalities occurring annually, at least 80 are associated with work on scaffolds. Seventy-two percent of the workers injured in scaffold accidents attributed the accident either to the planking or support giving way, or to the employee slipping or being struck by a falling object.

SCOPE

These rules apply to all scaffolds used in construction, alteration, repair (including painting and decorating) or demolition activities. These rules do not apply to aerial lifts.

DEFINITIONS

Competent Person - one who is capable of identifying hazards and has the authorization to make prompt corrective actions.

Maximum Intended Load - the total load of all persons, equipment, tools, and materials.

Open Sides and Ends - the edges of a platform that are more than 14 inches away from a wall.

Qualified Person - one who has a recognized degree, certificate, or professional standing or who by extensive knowledge, training, and experience has successfully demonstrated his/her ability to solve problems related to scaffolding work.

Platform - a work surface elevated above lower levels. Platforms can be constructed using individual wood planks, fabricated planks, fabricated decks, and fabricated platforms.

Scaffold - any temporary elevated platform used for supporting employees and materials.

Rated Load - the maximum load specified by the manufacturer to be lifted by a hoist or to be applied to a scaffold or scaffold component.

Supported Scaffolds - one or more platforms supported by outrigger beams, brackets, poles, pegs, uprights, posts, frames, or similar rigid support.

Stairtower - a tower which contains internal stairway units and rest platforms. These towers are used to provide access to platforms and other elevated points such as floors and roofs.

Mobile Scaffold - powered or unpowered, portable, caster or wheel-mounted support scaffold.


CONSTRUCTION

1. Scaffolds shall be capable of supporting their own weight and at least four times the maximum intended load.

2. Scaffolds shall be designed by a qualified person and constructed and loaded according to that design.

3. Platforms shall be fully planked between the front uprights and the guardrail supports. 4. Platform units shall be installed so that the space between adjacent units and the space

between the platform and the uprights is less than 1 inch wide. If a wider space is necessary, the opening cannot exceed 9 1/2 inches.

5. Scaffold platforms shall be at least 18 inches wide unless the work area is too narrow. 6. The front edge of all platforms shall be less than 14 inches from the face of the work unless

guardrails are erected along the front edge or personal fall arrest systems are used. 1. Exception- the maximum distance from the face for plastering and lathing operations

shall be 18 inches. 7. Each end of a platform, unless cleated or restrained by hooks, shall extend over the support rod

by at least 6 inches. 8. Each end of a platform less than 10 feet in length shall not extend over its support more than 12

inches unless the platform is designed to support employees without tipping or has guardrails which block employee access to the ends.

9. A platform longer than 10 feet cannot extend more than 18 inches beyond a support unless the platform is designed to support employees without tipping or has guardrails which block employee access to the ends.

10. Scaffold components from different manufactures shall not be intermixed unless the components fit together easily and the structural integrity is

maintained. This shall be determined by a competent person.

SUPPORTED SCAFFOLDS

1. Supported scaffolds with a height to base ratio (including outriggers) of more than 4:1 shall be restrained from tipping.

2. Support scaffold posts and frames shall rest on base plates, mud sills, or other firm foundations. Mud sills should be 2" x 10" lumber between 12 and 18 inches long.

3. Footings shall be level, rigid, and capable of supporting the loaded scaffold without settling or displacement.

4. Unstable objects shall not be used to support scaffolds. 5. Support scaffold posts and frames shall be plumb and braced to prevent swaying.

STAIRTOWERS

1. Stairtowers shall be positioned so that their bottom step is less than 24 inches high. 2. A stairrail consisting of a toprail and a midrail shall be provided on each side of each scaffold

stairway. 3. Stairrails shall be at least 28 inches but no more than 37 inches from the surface of the tread, in

line with the face of the riser at the forward edge of the tread.


4. A landing platform at least 18 inches wide by 18 inches long shall be provided at each level. 5. Stairways shall be at least 18 inches wide. 6. Treads and landings shall have slip-resistant surfaces. 7. Guardrails shall be provided on the open sides and ends of each landing.

MOBILE SCAFFOLDS

1. Scaffolds shall be braced by cross, horizontal, or diagonal braces to prevent collapse. 2. Scaffold shall be plumb, level, and squared. 3. All brace connections shall be secured. 4. Casters and wheels shall be locked to prevent movement while the scaffold is used in a

stationary manner. 5. Scaffolds shall be stabilized to prevent tipping during movement. 6. Employees shall not ride on scaffolds unless:

1. The surface is within 3 degrees of level and free of pits, holes, and obstructions. 2. The height to base width ratio of the scaffold during movement is two to one or less. 3. Outrigger frames, if used, are installed on both sides of the scaffold. 4. No employee is on any part of the scaffold which extends outward beyond the wheels,

casters, or other supports. 7. Platforms shall not extend beyond the base supports unless outrigger frames are used. 8. Caster stems and wheel stems shall be secured in scaffold legs. 9. Before a scaffold is moved, each employee on the scaffold shall be told of the move. 10. When moving the scaffold manual force shall be applied as close to the base as

practical but no higher than 5 feet. 11. Employees shall not move a scaffold by themselves while they are on it.


ACCESS

1. When scaffold platforms are more than 2 feet above or below a point of access, ladders, stairways or ramps shall be used.

2. Cross bracing shall not be used as a means of access. 3. Portable, hook-on, and attachable ladders shall be positioned so as not to tip the scaffold. 4. Direct access to or from another surface shall be used only when the scaffold is less than 14

inches horizontally or 24 inches vertically from the other surface. 5. Safe means of access for employees erecting or dismantling a scaffold shall be provided. This

shall be determined by a competent person. Cross braces shall not be used as a means of access or egress.

USE

1. Scaffolds shall not be loaded in excess of their rated capacity. 2. Scaffolds shall be inspected by a competent person for visible defects before each work shift,

and after any occurrence which could affect the structural integrity of the scaffold. Any damaged part must be removed from service.

3. Scaffolds shall not be moved while employees are on them, unless the scaffold is a mobile scaffold.

4. The minimum clearance between scaffolds and power lines shall be as follows: Insulated Line

• Less than 300 volts - 3 ft. • 300 volts to 50kv - 10 ft. • Greater than 50kv - 10 ft. + 0.4 inches for each 1 kv over 50kv

Uninsulated Line

• Less than 50kv - 10 ft. • Greater than 50kv - 10 ft. + 0.4 inches for each 1kv over 50 kv5. Scaffolds shall be erected,

moved, dismantled, or altered only under the supervision of a competent person. 5. Such activities shall be performed only by experienced and trained

employees selected by the competent person. 6. Employees shall not work on scaffolds covered with snow, ice, or other slippery material

except to remove the materials. 7. Work on scaffolds is prohibited during storms or high winds unless a competent person

determines that it is safe. 8. Debris shall not be allowed to accumulate on platforms. 9. Make-shift devices such as boxes, barrels, shall not be used to increase the working level

of the platform. 10. Ladders shall not be used on scaffolds except on large area type scaffolds

that cover an entire work area.


FALL PROTECTION

1. Employees on a scaffold higher than 10 feet shall be protected from falling by the use of personal fall arrest systems or guardrail systems.

2. Employees shall wear fall protection during the erecting or dismantling of scaffolds if the use of such protection is feasible and does not create a greater hazard. A competent person shall make this determination.

3. Personal fall arrest systems shall be attached by a lanyard to a vertical lifeline, horizontal lifeline, or scaffold structural member. Vertical lifelines shall be independent of the scaffold. Horizontal lifelines shall be secured to two or more structural members of the scaffold.

4. Guardrail systems shall be installed along all open sides and ends of platforms and shall consist of a toprail and a midrail.

5. The top edge of toprails shall be between 38 and 45 inches high. 6. Midrails shall be installed midway between the top edge and the platform surface. 7. Toprails shall be equivalent in strength to 2x4 inch lumber or 1.990 inch x .058 inch wall

aluminum tubing. 8. Midrails shall be equivalent in strength to 1x6 inch lumber or 1.990 inch x .058 inch wall

aluminum tubing. 9. Posts shall be equivalent in strength to 2x4 inch lumber or 1.990 inch x .058 inch wall aluminum

tubing. 10. Distance between posts shall not exceed 8 feet. 11. Toprails shall be capable of withstanding a force of at least 200 pounds in any downward or

horizontal direction. The top edge shall not drop below 38 inches. 12. Midrails shall be capable of withstanding a force of at least 150 pounds in any downward or

horizontal direction. 13. Guardrails shall be designed to prevent injury to employees and to prevent snagging of

clothing. 14. Steel or plastic banding shall not be used as a toprail or midrail. 15. Manila or synthetic rope used for toprails or midrails shall be inspected by a competent person

as frequently as necessary to ensure that it meets the strength requirements of this section. 16. Cross bracing is acceptable in place of midrails if the crossing point of two braces is between 20

inches and 30 inches above the work platform or as a toprail when the crossing point is between 38 and 48 inches. The end points at each upright shall be less than 4 feet apart.

FALLING OBJECT PROTECTION

1. Employees working on scaffolds must wear hardhats. 2. Where there is a danger of tools, materials, or equipment falling and striking employees, the

following applies: 1. The area below the scaffold which objects could fall shall be barricaded and employees

shall be prevented from entering the area or; 2. A toeboard shall be erected along the edge of platforms for a sufficient distance to

protect employees.


3. Where materials are piled higher than the toeboard, paneling or screening extending from the toeboard to the top of the guardrail shall be erected.

4. Toeboards shall be equivalent in strength to 1x4 inch lumber or 1.990 x .058 inch wall aluminum tubing. Toeboards shall be at least 3 1/2 inches high.

5. 5. Screens shall consist of No. 18 gauge U.S. standard wire one inch mesh.

TRAINING

1. 1. Employees who work on a scaffold must be trained by the Safety Office to recognize hazards and to understand the procedure to control or minimize those hazards. Training shall include the following:

1. OSHA requirements on scaffolding. 2. Electrical hazards. 3. Fall hazards. 4. Falling object hazards. 5. The proper use of fall protection equipment if needed.

2. Employees who are involved in erecting and disassembling scaffolds must be trained by a competent person to recognize:

1. Hazards associated with the work in question. 2. Correct procedures for erecting and disassembling the scaffold. 3. Design criteria, maximum intended load carrying capacity and intended use of the

scaffold. 3. Retraining will be done when a supervisor or the Safety Office has reason to believe that an

employee lacks the skills or understanding needed to work safely with scaffolding.

DUTIES OF THE COMPETENT PERSON

A competent person is one who is capable of identifying hazards and who has the authority to take prompt corrective measures. Competent persons shall perform the following duties:

1. Select and direct employees who erect, dismantle, move or alter scaffolds. 2. Determine if it is safe for employee to work on scaffolds during storms or high winds. 3. Train employees involved in erecting, disassembling, moving, operating, preparing, maintaining

or inspecting scaffolds. 4. Inspect scaffolds (PDF) for visible defects before each work shift and after any occurrence which

could affect the structural integrity and to authorize prompt corrective actions. When defective equipment is found, it must be tagged through the IIS Lockout/Tagout Procedure

5. Inspect manila or synthetic rope being used for toprails or midrails. 6. Inspect ropes on suspended scaffolds prior to each work shift and after every occurrence which

could affect the structural integrity and to authorize prompt corrective actions. 7. Determine the feasibility and safety of providing fall protection and access. 8. Determine if a scaffold is structurally sound when intermixing components from different

manufactures.

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DUTIES OF QUALIFIED PERSONS

A qualified person is one who has a degree, certificate, or professional standing, or who has knowledge, training, and experience to solve problems relating to scaffolding work. Qualified persons will perform the following duties:

1. Train employees working on scaffolds to recognize the hazards and procedures to control those hazards.


Cranes, Rigging, & Material

Handling Program


Table of Contents

Cranes, Rigging, & Material Handling ................................................................................. 125 Crane-Specific Responsibilities ........................................................................................... 125 Management or Maintenance Coordinator ........................................................................ 125 Supervisors ........................................................................................................................ 125 Crane and Hoist Operators ................................................................................................. 125 Safe Operating Requirements ............................................................................................ 126 Crane and Hoist Operators ................................................................................................ 126 Crane and Hoist Safety Design Requirements ..................................................................... 126 General Safety Rules.......................................................................................................... 127 Crane & Hoist Operation Rules .......................................................................................... 127 Pre-operational Test........................................................................................................... 127 Moving a Load ................................................................................................................... 128 Parking a Crane or Hoist .................................................................................................... 128 General Rigging Safety Requirements ................................................................................ 128 Rigging a Load ................................................................................................................... 129 Crane Overloading ............................................................................................................. 129 Working at Heights on Cranes or Hoists ............................................................................. 130 Hand Signals ...................................................................................................................... 130 Inspection, Maintenance, and Testing ................................................................................ 130 Monthly In-House Tests and Inspections ............................................................................ 130 Required Preventive Maintenance Inspections .................................................................. 131 Load Testing ...................................................................................................................... 131 Records ............................................................................................................................. 131 Non-standard Lifting Devices ............................................................................................. 132

Safety Inspection Check List for Overhead Crane and Hoist ................................................ 133


Cranes, Rigging, & Material Handling

This program applies to all operations that involve the use of cranes, hoists and/or rigging installed in or attached to buildings, and to mobile equipment. It applies to all employees and subcontractor personnel who use such devices and establishes crane-specific safety responsibilities. Each supervisor or safety coordinator shall ensure that operators are trained. Training records are maintained for at least the operators’ duration of employment plus five years.

Crane-Specific Responsibilities Management or Maintenance Coordinator

• Perform annual maintenance and inspection of all cranes and hoists that are not covered by an individual maintenance agreement.

• Conduct periodic and special load tests of cranes and hoists. • Maintain written records of inspections and tests, and provide copies of all inspections and test

results to supervisors. • Inspect and load test cranes and hoists following modification or extensive repairs (e.g., a

replaced cable or hook or structural modification.) • Schedule a non-destructive test and inspection for crane and hoist hooks at the time of the

periodic load test, and test and inspect before use new replacement hooks and other hooks suspected of having been overloaded. The evaluation, inspection and testing may include, but are not limited to visual, dye penetrant and magnetic particle techniques referenced in ASME B30.10 (Hooks, Inspection and Testing).

• Maintain all manuals for cranes and hoists in a central file for onsite reference. • Conduct training for all Crane & Hoist Operators. • Issue licenses to Crane and Hoist Operators. For fixed location equipment, a current list of

designated operators may be maintained onsite.

Supervisors • Ensure that employees under their supervision receive the required training and are certified

and licensed to operate the cranes and hoists in their areas. • Provide training for prospective crane and hoist operators. • Evaluate crane and hoist trainees using the Safety Inspection Checklist for Overhead Crane and

Hoist. • Ensure hoisting equipment is inspected and tested monthly, rigging equipment is inspected

annually and inspection results are documented onsite.

Crane and Hoist Operators • Operate hoisting equipment safely. • Conduct functional tests prior to using the equipment. • Select and use rigging equipment appropriately. • Have a valid operator's license on their person while operating cranes or hoists. • Participate in a medical certification program, if required.


Safe Operating Requirements All employees who use any crane or hoist shall have an operator's license. The manager or qualified crane operator issues licenses for authorized employees who have been specifically trained in crane and hoist operations and equipment safety. For fixed location equipment, a current list of designated operators may be maintained onsite.

Crane and Hoist Operators To be qualified as a Crane and Hoist Operator, the candidate shall have received hands-on training from a qualified crane and hoist operator designated by the company management. The candidate will be issued a license upon approval by the manager or safety coordinator. Crane and Hoist Operators must renew their license every three years by satisfying the requirements described above.

Crane and Hoist Safety Design Requirements Following are the design requirements for cranes and hoists and their components:

• The design of all commercial cranes and hoists shall comply with the requirements of ASME/ANSI B30 standards and Crane Manufacturer's Association of America standards (CMAA-70 and CMAA-74).

• All crane and hoist hooks shall have safety latches. Hooks on overhaul ball assemblies, lower load blocks, or other attachment assemblies shall be of a type that can be closed and locked, eliminating the hook throat opening. Alternatively, an alloy anchor type shackle with a bolt, nut and retaining pin may be used.

• Hooks shall not be painted or re-painted if the paint previously applied by the manufacturer is worn.

• Crane pendants shall have an electrical disconnect switch or button to open the mainline control circuit.

• Cranes and hoists shall have a main electrical disconnect switch. This switch shall be in a separate box that is labeled with lockout capability.

• Crane bridges and hoist monorails shall be labeled on both sides with the maximum capacity. • Each hoist-hook block shall be labeled with the maximum hook capacity. • Directional signs indicating N-W-S-E shall be displayed on the bridge underside, and a

corresponding directional label shall be placed on the pendant. • A device such as an upper-limit switch or slip clutch shall be installed on all building cranes and

hoists. A lower-limit switch may be required when there is insufficient hoist rope on the drum to reach the lowest point.

• All cab and remotely operated bridge cranes shall have a motion alarm to signal bridge movement.

• All newly installed cranes and hoists, or those that have been extensively repaired or rebuilt structurally, shall be load tested at 125 percent capacity prior to being placed into service.

• If an overload device is installed, a load test to the adjusted setting is required.


• Personnel baskets and platforms suspended from any crane shall be designed in accordance with the specifications in OSHA 29 CFR 1926.550(g).

• All cranes used for personnel lifting shall have two anti-blocking devices installed and operational.

• Cranes taken out of service for extended periods shall be clearly marked “Out of Service” with signed and dated labels. Cranes that are out of service shall have the power physically disconnected or locked out.

General Safety Rules Operators shall comply with the following rules while operating the cranes and hoists:

• Do not engage in any practice that will divert your attention while operating the crane. • Respond to signals only from the person who is directing the lift, or an appointed signal person. • Obey a stop signal at all times. • Do not move a load over people. Do not work under a suspended load, unless the load is

supported by blocks, jacks or a solid footing that will safely support the entire weight. Have a crane or hoist operator remain at the controls or lock open and tag the main electrical disconnect switch.

• Ensure the rated load capacity of a crane's bridge, individual hoist or any sling or fitting is not exceeded. Know the weight of the object being lifted or use a dynamometer or load cell to determine the weight.

• Check that all controls are in the OFF position before closing the mainline disconnect switch. • If spring-loaded reels are provided to lift pendants off the work area, ease the pendant up into

the stop to prevent damaging the wire. • Avoid side pulls and/or load swinging. These can cause the hoist rope to slip out of the drum

groove, damaging the rope or destabilizing the crane or hoist. • To prevent shock loading, avoid sudden stops or starts. Shock loading can occur when a

suspended load is accelerated or decelerated, and can overload the crane or hoist. When completing an upward or downward motion, ease the load slowly to a stop.

• Rigging equipment not in use shall be removed from the immediate work area so as not to present a hazard to employees.

Crane & Hoist Operation Rules Pre-operational Test

At the start of each work shift, operators shall do the following steps before making lifts with any crane or hoist:

1. Test the upper-limit switch. Slowly raise the unloaded hook block until the limit switch trips. 2. Visually inspect the hook, load lines, trolley and bridge as much as possible from the operator's

station; in most instances, this will be the floor of the building. 3. If provided, test the lower-limit switch. 4. Test all direction and speed controls for both bridge and trolley travel. 5. Test all bridge and trolley limit switches, where provided, if operation will bring the equipment

in close proximity to the limit switches. 6. Test the pendant emergency stop. 7. Test the hoist brake to verify there is no drift without a load. 8. If provided, test the bridge movement alarm.


9. Lock out and tag for repair any crane or hoist that fails any of the above tests. Do not return to service until necessary maintenance is completed.

Moving a Load • Center the hook over the load to keep the cables from slipping out of the drum grooves and

overlapping, and to prevent the load from swinging when it is lifted. Inspect the drum to verify the cable is in the grooves.

• Use a tag line when loads must traverse long distances or must otherwise be controlled. Manila rope may be used for tag lines.

• Plan and check the travel path to avoid personnel and obstructions. • Lift the load only high enough to clear the tallest obstruction in the travel path. • Start and stop slowly. • Land the load when the move is finished. Choose a safe landing. • Never leave suspended loads unattended. In an emergency where the crane or hoist has

become inoperative, if a load must be left suspended, barricade and post signs in the surrounding area, under the load, and on all four sides. Lock open and tag the crane or hoist's main electrical disconnect switch.

Parking a Crane or Hoist • Remove all slings and accessories from the hook. Return the rigging device to the designated

storage racks. • Raise the hook at least seven feet (2.1 m) above the floor. • Store the pendant away from aisles and work areas, or raise it at least seven feet (2.1 m) above

the floor. • Place the emergency stop switch (or push button) in the OFF position.

General Rigging Safety Requirements Use only rigging equipment that is in good condition. Rigging equipment shall be inspected to ensure it is safe. Rigging equipment for material handling shall be inspected prior to use on each shift and as necessary during its use to ensure that it is safe. Defective equipment shall be removed from service and destroyed to prevent inadvertent use. The load capacity limits shall be stamped or affixed to all rigging components. Prudent practice requires a minimum safety factor of five to be maintained for wire rope slings.

The following types of slings shall be rejected or destroyed:

Nylon slings with:

• Abnormal wear • Torn stitching • Broken or cut fibers • Discoloration or deterioration


Wire-rope slings with:

• Kinking, crushing, bird-caging, or other distortions • Evidence of heat damage

Cracks, deformation or worn end attachments

• Six randomly broken wires in a single rope lay • Three broken wires in one strand of rope • Hooks opened more than 15% at the throat • Hooks twisted sideways more than 10 degrees from the plane of the unbent hook

Alloy steel chain slings with:

• Cracked, bent, or elongated links or components • Cracked hooks

Shackles, eye bolts, turnbuckles or other components that are damaged or deformed.

Rigging a Load Operators shall do the following when rigging a load:

• Determine the weight of the load. Never guess. Rigging equipment will not be loaded beyond its recommended safe working load. Identification markings, indicating rated capacity for the type(s) of hitch(es) used, the angle upon which it is based, and the number of legs if more than one, shall be permanently affixed to the rigging.

• Determine the proper size for slings and components. • Do not use manila rope for rigging. • Make sure that shackle pins and shouldered eye bolts are installed in accordance with the

manufacturer's recommendations. • Make sure ordinary (shoulderless) eye bolts are threaded in at least 1.5 times the bolt diameter

(Grade 8 preferred). • Use safety hoist rings (swivel eyes) as a preferred substitute for eye bolts wherever possible. • Pad sharp edges to protect slings. Remember that machinery foundations or angle-iron edges

may not feel sharp to the touch but will cut into rigging when under several tons of load. Wood, tire rubber, or other pliable materials may be suitable for padding.

• Do not use slings, eye bolts, shackles or hooks that have been cut, welded, brazed or otherwise altered.

• Install wire-rope clips with the base only on the live end and the U-bolt only on the dead end. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for the spacing for each specific wire size.

• Determine the center of gravity and balance the load before moving it. • Initially lift the load only a few inches to test the rigging and balance.

Crane Overloading Cranes or hoists shall not be loaded beyond their rated capacity for normal operations. Any crane or hoist suspected of having been overloaded shall be removed from service by locking open and tagging the main disconnect switch. Additionally, overloaded cranes shall be inspected, repaired, load tested and approved for use before being returned to service.


Working at Heights on Cranes or Hoists Anyone conducting maintenance or repair on cranes or hoists at heights greater than six feet (1.8 m) shall use fall protection. Fall protection should also be considered for heights less than six feet (1.8 m). Fall protection includes safety harnesses that are fitted with a lifeline and securely attached to a structural member of the crane, building or properly secured safety nets. Belts are not permitted for fall protection. Use of a crane as a work platform should only be considered when conventional means of reaching an elevated worksite are hazardous or not possible. Employees shall not ride a moving bridge crane without formal approval from the manager or safety coordinator, which shall specify the following as a minimum:

• Personnel shall not board any bridge crane unless the main disconnect switch is locked and tagged open.

• Personnel shall not use bridge cranes without a permanent platform (catwalk) as work platforms.

• Bridge catwalks shall have a permanent ladder access. • Personnel shall ride seated on the floor of a permanent platform with approved safety

handrails, wear safety harnesses attached to designated anchors and be in clear view of the crane operator at all times.

• Operators shall lock and tag open the main (or power) disconnect switch when the crane is parked.

Hand Signals Signals to the operator shall be in accordance with standard hand signals unless voice communications equipment (telephone, radio or equivalent) is used. Signals shall be discernible or audible at all times. Some special operations may require addition to or modification of the basic signals. For all such cases, these special signals shall be agreed upon and thoroughly understood by both the person giving the signals and the operator, and shall not be in conflict with the standard signals.

Inspection, Maintenance, and Testing All tests and inspections shall be conducted in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.

Monthly In-House Tests and Inspections • All in-service cranes and hoists shall be inspected monthly and the results documented. • Manager or safety coordinator shall designate an individual to conduct and document in-house

crane, hoist and rigging inspections. • Defective cranes and hoists shall be locked and tagged "out of service" until all defects are

corrected. The inspector shall initiate corrective action by notifying the safety officer or their supervisor.


Required Preventive Maintenance Inspections The safety officer or their supervisor shall schedule, supervise or perform annual preventive maintenance (PM) inspections of all cranes and hoists. Annual PM inspections shall be conducted by a designated crane inspector for frequent use cranes, or at least every three years for infrequently used cranes.

The annual PM inspection shall cover at least:

• Hoisting and lowering mechanisms • Trolley travel or monorail travel • Bridge travel • Limit switches and locking and safety devices • Structural members • Bolts or rivets • Sheaves and drums • Parts such as pins, bearings, shafts, gears, rollers, locking devices, and clamping devices • Brake system parts, linings, pawls, and ratchets • Load, wind, and other indicators over their full range • Gasoline, diesel, electric, or other power plants • Chain-drive sprockets • Crane and hoist hooks • Electrical apparatus such as controller contractors, limit switches and push button stations.

o Wire rope o Hoist chains

Load Testing • Newly installed cranes and hoists shall be load tested at 125 percent of the rated capacity by

designated personnel. • Slings shall have appropriate test data when purchased. It is the responsibility of the purchaser

to ensure the appropriate test data are obtained and maintained. • Re-rated cranes and hoists shall be load tested to 125 percent of the new capacity if the new

rating is greater than the previous rated capacity. • Fixed cranes or hoists that have had major modifications or repair shall be load tested to 125

percent of the rated capacity. • Cranes and hoists that have been overloaded shall be inspected prior to being returned to

service. • Personnel platforms, baskets, and rigging suspended from a crane or hoist hook shall be load

tested initially, then re-tested annually thereafter, or at each new job site. • All mobile cranes and hoists shall be load tested at least annually.

Records Manager or safety coordinator shall maintain records for all cranes, hoist and rigging equipment in the affected workplace.


Non-standard Lifting Devices Non-standard devices and equipment for lifting personnel and/or materials shall be receive operational and preventive maintenance inspections, as required for cranes and hoists. Each such device shall be evaluated for suitability on a case-by-case basis, based on documented engineering design and performance data. The manager or safety coordinator shall justify the presence and use of such devices.


Safety Inspection Check List for Overhead Crane and Hoist

A safety inspection check is scheduled every two months by authorized crane inspection personnel. In addition, any other employees are to report any unsafe condition of crane or hoist.

Items to be checked are as follows:

1. Controls cords-Check for proper ground, excessive wear or exposed wires. Visual check daily by foreman and/or leadman with a caliper each month.

2. Lifting cable-Excessive wear indicated by broken strands or kinks. Visual check daily. Measure diameter of wire rope monthly.

3. Hook-Cracks or excessive wear, progressive straightening indicating overload and broken safety latch.

4. Brake-Set to securely hold maximum load position. Brakes must be tested at the beginning of each shift.

5. Sling/Chain-Broken stitching, frayed strands in belt, excessive wear or cracks on metal hook point, stretched links, burned wire or mesh.

6. Control Switch-Proper switch identification. Equipment responds properly and quickly. 7. Keep direction control buttons (up, down, forward, reverse, right traverse, left traverse) legible

and free of any material such as dry paint so button does not stick and cause crane to travel. 8. When working on crane, disconnect electrical power, block crane rail both sides and place

warning sign on hoist control pendant.

Nylon Lift Slings

• Nylon lift slings are provided for use with overhead hoist and portable cranes for lifting, lowering and carrying bulky loads.

• Woven nylon fabric is flexible, conforms to irregular shapes and can be used as vertical, basket or choker slings.

• Slings are tagged for safe load limits. Do not overload. Lift slings are constructed of thick high-strength woven nylon with red dyed nylon fiber inner core which becomes exposed if sling is cut or severely worn. Appearance of red fiber warns that hazardous sling conditions exist and sling must be scrapped.

Chain Slings

How to select the proper chain sling:

1. Determine the maximum weight of load. 2. Determine the type of sling required. 3. Determine the size of the body chain for the sling. 4. Select the matching attachments required. 5. Determine the reach required to give the desired angle. The reach is measured from the upper

bearing surface of the master link to the bearing surface of the lower attachment.


Use the work load limits chart. If in doubt as to which chain sling to use, ask your supervisor. The working load ratings of the chain slings in use are to specifications in ANSI 830.9 and are so designed by markings on a tag attached to the chain sling.

Working load limits contain no implication of what load the chain will withstand if chain is heated, nicked, stretched or otherwise tampered with.

Inspection of Chain Sling

• It is important to inspect chain slings regularly and to keep a record of individual inspection. • Before inspecting, clean the chains so that marks, nicks, wear and other defects can be seen. • Each link should be inspected for the following danger signs:

o Twists or bends o Nicks or gouges o Excessive wear at bearing points o Stretch o Distorted or damaged master links, couplings, links, or attachments, especially spread in

throat opening of hooks.

• Each link or attachment that has any defect listed above should be marked with paint to plainly indicate rejection and elimination from service until properly repaired.

• Determine wear allowance by measuring cross section at link ends. If worn to less than the minimum thickness allowable, the chain should be removed from service.

• Store chains on an A-frame or chain rack in a clean, dry place.


Noise Exposure/Hearing

Conservation Program


Table of Contents

Noise Exposure/Hearing Conservation Program ................................................................. 137 1.0 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................... 137 2.0 PROCEDURES ............................................................................................................... 137

APPENDIX A .................................................................................................................. 141 LIST OF EMPLOYEES IN HEARING CONSERVATION PROGRAM ........................ 141

APPENDIX B ................................................................................................................... 142 INVENTORY OF HIGH NOISE AREAS ....................................................................... 142

APPENDIX C .................................................................................................................. 143 INVENTORY OF HIGH NOISE EQUIPMENT ............................................................. 143

APPENDIX D .................................................................................................................. 144 TRAINING RECORDS ................................................................................................... 144


Noise Exposure/Hearing Conservation Program

1.0 INTRODUCTION Workers can permanently damage their hearing if exposed to an average of greater than 90 dBA during an 8-hour work day. There is no cure for hearing loss due to noise exposure. Once hearing is damaged, it does not return to normal. Workers do not adjust to noise; hearing is simply lost, nor does noise need to be painful to induce hearing loss. Hearing loss can occur quickly or slowly over time. Even noise levels that are below legal limits can be stressful resulting in fatigue, and decreased productivity in workers. Symptoms associated with hearing loss include ringing in the ears, difficulty in hearing and understanding normal speech, inability to hear soft or high-pitched sounds, and temporary hearing loss that returns to normal away from the job.

Hearing damage can be prevented by proper engineering and administrative controls, or by using hearing protective devices. Examples of engineering controls include placing noisy machinery in a separate area or isolating the equipment in sound proof cages. Administrative controls include arranging work schedules to reduce the time workers spend in a high noise area. If these controls are not practical, then employees must use hearing protective devices. There are several different types of hearing devices and employees should know the advantages and limitations of each type.

2.0 PROCEDURES 1. Limits. Personal protective equipment shall be provided and used by employees to reduce sound levels when the following levels are exceeded:

• 85 dBA for 8 hrs • 90 dBA for 4 hrs • 95 dBA for 2 hrs • 100 dBA for 1 hr • 105 dBA for one-half hr • 110 dBA for one-quarter hr or less

A continuing effective hearing conservation program will be administered when employees are exposed to sound levels greater than 85 dBA on an 8 hour time-weighted average basis.

2. Hearing Conservation Program. Industrial Insulation Supply, LTD. will develop a hearing conservation program including monitoring and audiometric testing whenever employee noise exposure exceeds an 8-hour time weighted average (TWA) of 85 dBA. Employees exposed to noise over 85 dBA TWA shall be enrolled in a hearing conservation program. Audiograms will be repeated annually.

3. Hazard control. Noise shall be controlled to less than 85 dBA by engineering or administrative controls whenever technically or economically feasible.


4. Training & Testing. Employees exposed to noise levels in excess of 85 dBA TWA will receive annual training conducted by the General Foreman in the harmful effects of noise and noise reduction techniques. The training program will be provided for all employees who are exposed to action level noise. The training shall be repeated annually for each employee. Training shall be updated consistent to changes in PPE and work processes. Within 6 months of an employee's first exposure at or above the action level, a valid baseline audiogram will be established against which future audiograms can be compared. When a mobile van is used, the baseline shall be established. Testing to establish a baseline audiogram shall be preceded by at least 14 hours without exposure to workplace noise. Hearing protection may be used to meet the requirement. Employees shall also be notified to avoid high levels of noise. At least annually after obtaining the baseline audiogram, the employer shall obtain a new audiogram for each employee exposed at or above an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels. Each employee's annual audiogram shall be compared to that employee's baseline audiogram to determine if the audiogram is valid and if a standard threshold shift has occurred. If a comparison of the annual audiogram to the baseline audiogram indicates a standard threshold shift, the employee shall be informed of this fact in writing, within 21 days of the determination. Unless a physician determines that the standard threshold shift is not work related or aggravated by occupational noise exposure, the employer shall ensure that employees already using hearing protectors shall be refitted and retrained in the use of hearing protectors and provided with hearing protectors offering greater attenuation if necessary. The employee shall be referred for a clinical audiological evaluation or an otological examination, as appropriate, if additional testing is necessary or if the employer suspects that a medical pathology of the ear is caused or aggravated by the wearing of hearing protectors.

Industrial Insulation Supply, LTD. will make available to affected employees copies of the noise exposure procedures and shall also post a copy in the IIS Office. Industrial Insulation Supply, LTD. will also allow the Office Secretary and the Department Supervisors access to records. within 1 yr.

5. Hearing protection devices. Hearing protective devices are mandatory for employees exposed to noise levels above 85 dBA TWA. Hearing protection will be provide and encouraged for employees exposed to noise levels between 80 and 85 dBA TWA. Hearing protection devices must be approved by the General Foreman. Several different types of hearing devices will be made available to employees. The General Foreman will instruct employees in the proper care and use of the devices.

Hearing protectors are available to all employees exposed to an 8-hr. time-weighted average of 85 decibels. This is done at no cost to employee(s). Hearing protection shall be replaced as necessary. Industrial Insulation Supply, LTD. will ensure that hearing protectors are worn. Employees shall be properly trained in the use, care & fitting of protectors.

• Ear Plugs. Ear plugs are inserted into the outer portion of the ear canal and effectively seal the inner ear. They are made of rubber or plastic and may come with or without strings. Strings are useful to prevent loss and help keep the plugs clean.


Some come in standard sizes that fit most ears and others are moldable to conform to the ear canal. Ear plugs are small, comfortable, and inexpensive. Because of their comfort, ear plugs are generally recommended in areas that require all day protection. However they can work loose, may not always fit properly, and protection may vary among individuals. Workers should always use clean hands to insert the plugs because they can introduce dirt into the ear canal possibly leading to infections. Disposable ear plugs should be thrown away after use. Reusable ear plugs should be cleaned each day with soap and water.

• Canal Caps. Canal caps seal the entrance to the ear canal with soft pads connected to a head band. Workers who find ear plugs annoying may prefer canal caps. They are comfortable, more sanitary than ear plugs, and inexpensive but may not effectively seal the ear canal.

• Ear Muffs. Ear muffs consist of ear cushions, head band, and ear cups. They fit over the outer ear and provide the greatest protection against high frequency sounds. Ear muffs seldom come loose, can be adjusted for comfort and are more sanitary than other hearing protective devices. Ear muffs are generally worn by workers who frequently move in and out of high noise areas. However, they may not be as comfortable as ear plugs and canal caps, especially in hot weather. They are more expensive and may be difficult to wear with other protective equipment. For noise levels above 105 dBA ear muffs should be worn with ear plugs.

8. Surveys. The General Foreman will conduct periodic surveys of the workplace to identify noise levels and employee exposure. Surveys will be conducted within 30 days of start-up of new equipment or process modifications that may exceed 85 dBA. Records of surveys will be maintained by the General Foreman. Instruments used to monitor noise exposure will be calibrated before use. The General Foreman will review the results and identify proper hearing protection for the specific noise environments in which the protector will be used.


9. Signs. All areas exceeding 90 dBA will be posted as high noise areas and hearing protection required.

10. Impact noise. Exposure to impact noise shall not exceed 140 dBA.

CAUTION

HEARING PROTECTION MUST BE WORN IN THIS

AREA CAUTION

HEARING PROTECTION MUST BE WORN WHEN THIS

EQUIPMENT IS IN OPERATION


APPENDIX A

LIST OF EMPLOYEES IN HEARING

CONSERVATION PROGRAM


APPENDIX B

INVENTORY OF HIGH NOISE AREAS


APPENDIX C

INVENTORY OF HIGH NOISE EQUIPMENT


APPENDIX D

TRAINING RECORDS


Electrical Safety Program


Table of Contents

Electrical - Safety related work practices ............................................................................ 147 1.0 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................... 147 2.0 SCOPE ......................................................................................................................... 147 3.0 WORK PRACTICES FOR QUALIFIED AND UNQUALIFIED EMPLOYEES .............................. 147 4.0 OTHER COVERED WORK BY UNQUALIFIED PERSONS ..................................................... 147 5.0 EXCLUDED WORK BY QUALIFIED PERSONS .................................................................. 148 6.0 TRAINING ................................................................................................................... 149 General ............................................................................................................................. 149 Scope ................................................................................................................................ 149 Content of training ............................................................................................................. 149 7.0 WORK PRACTICES ....................................................................................................... 150 General ............................................................................................................................. 150 Working on or near exposed deenergized parts ................................................................... 151 Application of locks and tags .............................................................................................. 151 Working on or near exposed energized parts ...................................................................... 152 APPROACH DISTANCES FOR QUALIFIED EMPLOYEES .......................................................... 154 8.0 USE OF EQUIPMENT .................................................................................................... 156 Electric power and lighting circuits ...................................................................................... 157 Test instruments and equipment ........................................................................................ 158 Occasional use of flammable or ignitable materials ............................................................. 158 9.0 SAFEGUARDS FOR PERSONNEL PROTECTION .............................................................. 158 Personal Protective equipment ........................................................................................... 158 GENERAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS .................................................................. 159 Alerting techniques ............................................................................................................ 159


Electrical - Safety related work practices 1.0 INTRODUCTION

Electricity is accepted as a source of power without much thought to the hazards encountered. Some employees work with electricity directly, as is the case with engineers, electricians, or people who do wiring, such as overhead lines, cable harnesses, or circuit assemblies. Others, such as office workers and salespeople, work with it indirectly. OSHA's electrical standard address’s concerns that electricity has long been recognized as a serious workplace hazard, exposing employees to dangers as electric shock, electrocution, fires and explosions. This program addresses electrical safety requirements that are necessary for the safeguarding of employees in their workplaces.

2.0 SCOPE This program covers electrical safety work practices for qualified and unqualified persons. Qualified persons are those who are familiar with the construction and operation of the equipment and the hazards involved. They are permitted to work on or near exposed energized parts and have been trained in avoiding electrical hazards. Unqualified persons are those with little or no such training.

3.0 WORK PRACTICES FOR QUALIFIED AND UNQUALIFIED EMPLOYEES Work practices are covered for qualified and unqualified persons who work on, near, or with the following installations:

• Premises wiring. Installations of electric conductors and equipment within or on buildings or other structures, and on other premises such as yards, parking lots, and industrial substations.

• Wiring for connection to supply. Installations of conductors that connect to the supply of electricity.

• Other wiring. Installations of other outside conductors on the premises. • Optical fiber cable. Installations of optical fiber cable where such installations are made

along with electric conductors.

4.0 OTHER COVERED WORK BY UNQUALIFIED PERSONS

These provisions also cover work performed by unqualified persons on, near, or with the following installations:

• Generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity • Communication installations • Installations in vehicles


• Railway installations

5.0 EXCLUDED WORK BY QUALIFIED PERSONS This program does not apply to work performed by qualified persons on or directly associated with the following installations:

1. Generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity (including communication and metering) located in buildings used for such purposes or located outdoors. (This work is covered by OSHA 1910.269).

2. Work on or directly associated with installations of utilization equipment used for purposes other than generating, transmitting, or distributing electric energy (such as installations which are in office buildings, warehouses, garages, machine shops, or recreational buildings, or other utilization installations which are not an integral part of a generating installation, substation, or control center) is considered premises wiring and is covered by this program.

3. For work on or directly associated with utilization installations, an employer who complies with the work practices of 1910.269 (electric power generation, transmission, and distribution) will be deemed to be in compliance with this program. The requirements of this program apply to all work on or directly associated with utilization installations, regardless of whether the work is performed by qualified or unqualified persons.

4. Work on or directly associated with generation, transmission, or distribution installations includes: • Work performed directly on such installations, such as repairing overhead or

underground distribution lines or repairing a feed-water pump for the boiler in a generating plant.

• Work directly associated with such installations, such as line-clearance tree trimming and replacing utility poles.

• Work on electric utilization circuits in a generating plant provided that the circuits are commingled with installations of power generation equipment or circuits, and the generation equipment or circuits present greater electrical hazards than those posed by the utilization equipment or circuits (such as exposure to higher voltages or lack of overcurrent protection).

5. Installations of communication equipment to the extent that the work is covered under OSHA 1910.268.

6. Installations in ships, watercraft, railway rolling stock, aircraft or automotive vehicles other than mobile homes and recreational vehicles.


6.0 TRAINING General

1. The training required by this section shall be of the classroom or on-the-job type. The degree of training provided shall be determined by the risk to the employee.

2. Training will be performed by the General Foreman and Departmental Supervisors. Training records will be maintained by the General Foreman.

3. Training will be performed before the employee is assigned duties involving work around or on electrical systems.

4. Retraining will be performed if supervision or the General Foreman determines that the employee does not have the necessary knowledge or skills to safely work on or around electrical systems.

Scope

1. The training requirements contained in this section apply to employees who face a risk of electric shock that is not reduced to a safe level by the electrical installation requirements of the National Electric Code and OSHA Standards.

2. Employees in the following occupations must be trained. Other employees who may reasonably be expected to face comparable risk of injury due to electric shock or other electrical hazards must also be trained. • Blue collar supervisors • Electrical and electronic engineers • Electrical and electronic equipment assemblers • Electrical and electronic technicians • Electricians • Industrial machine operators • Material handling equipment operators • Mechanics and repairers • Painters • Riggers and roustabouts • Stationary engineers • Welders

3. Workers in these groups do not need to be trained if their work or the work of those they supervise does not bring them close enough to exposed parts of electric circuits operating at 50 volts or more to ground for a hazard to exist.

Content of training

1. Employees shall be trained in the safety-related work practices required by this program that pertains to their respective job assignments.


2. Unqualified persons shall be trained in any electrically related safety practices which are necessary for their safety.

3. Qualified persons shall, at a minimum, be trained in the following: • The skills and techniques necessary to distinguish exposed live parts from other parts of

electric equipment. • The skills and techniques necessary to determine the nominal voltage of exposed live

parts. • The approach distances and the corresponding voltages to which the qualified person

will be exposed. 4. Qualified persons whose work on energized equipment involves either direct contact or

contact by means of tools or materials must also have training in the proper use of special precautionary techniques, personal protective equipment, insulating and shielding materials, and insulating tools.

7.0 WORK PRACTICES General

Safety-related work practices shall be employed to prevent electric shock or other injuries when work is performed near or on equipment or circuits which may be energized. The specific safety-related work practices shall be consistent with the associated electrical hazards.

1. Deenergized parts. Live parts to which an employee may be exposed shall be deenergized unless deenergizing introduces additional or increased hazards or it is infeasible due to equipment design or operational limitations. Live parts that operate at less than 50 volts to ground do not need to be deenergized if there is no increased exposure to electrical burns or explosions due to electric arcs.

2. Examples of increased or additional hazards include interruption of life support equipment, deactivation of emergency alarm systems, shutdown of hazardous location ventilation equipment, or removal of illumination for an area.

3. Examples of work that may be performed on or near energized circuits because of infeasibility due to equipment design or operational limitations include testing of electric circuits that can only be performed with the circuit energized, work on circuits that form an integral part of a continuous industrial process that would need to be completely shut down in order to permit work on one circuit or piece of equipment.

4. Energized parts. If the exposed parts are not deenergized other safety-related work practices shall be used to protect employees who may be exposed to the electrical hazards. These work practices shall protect employees against contact with energized circuits directly with any part of their body or indirectly through some other conductive object. The work practices used shall be suitable for the conditions under which the work is performed and the voltage level of the exposed electric conductors or circuit parts.


Working on or near exposed deenergized parts Application. This section applies to work on exposed deenergized parts. Conductors and parts of electric equipment that have been deenergized but have not been locked or tagged out in accordance with this section shall be treated as energized parts.

Lockout and Tagging. While any employee is exposed to electrical equipment or circuits which have been deenergized, the circuits energizing the parts shall be locked out or tagged or both in accordance with this section. The requirements shall be followed in the order in which they are presented.

Procedures. A written copy of these procedures shall be made available to employees.

Deenergizing equipment. Safe procedures for deenergizing circuits and equipment shall be determined before circuits or equipment are deenergized.

1. The circuits and equipment shall be disconnected from all electric energy sources. Control circuit devices, such as push buttons, selector switches, and interlocks, may not be used as the sole means for deenergizing circuits or equipment. Interlocks for electric equipment may not be used as a substitute for lockout and tagging procedures.

2. Stored electric energy which might endanger personnel shall be released. Capacitors shall be discharged and high capacitance elements shall be short-circuited and grounded, if the stored electric energy might endanger personnel. If the capacitors or associated equipment are handled in meeting this requirement, they shall be treated as energized.

3. Stored non-electrical energy in devices that could reenergize electric circuit parts shall be blocked or relieved to the extent that the circuit parts could not be accidentally energized by the device.

Application of locks and tags • A lock and a tag shall be placed on each disconnecting means used to deenergize

circuits and equipment on which work is to be performed. The lock shall be attached so as to prevent persons from operating the disconnecting means unless they resort to undue force or the use of tools.

• Each tag shall contain a statement prohibiting unauthorized operation of the disconnecting means and removal of the tag.

• If a lock cannot be applied, a tag may be used without a lock. • A tag used without a lock, shall be supplemented by at least one additional safety

measure that provides a level of safety equivalent to that obtained by use of a lock. Examples of additional safety measures include the removal of an isolating circuit


element, blocking of a controlling switch, or opening of an extra disconnecting device.

• A lock may be placed without a tag if only one circuit or piece of equipment is deenergized, the lockout period does not extend beyond the work shift, and employees exposed to the hazards associated with reenergizing the circuit or equipment are familiar with this procedure.

• Verification of deenergized condition. The requirements of this section shall be met before any circuits or equipment can be considered deenergized.

• A qualified person shall operate the equipment operating controls or otherwise verify that the equipment cannot be restarted.

• A qualified person shall test the circuit elements and electrical parts of equipment to which employees will be exposed and verify that the circuit elements and equipment parts are deenergized. The test shall also determine if any energized condition exists as a result of inadvertently induced voltage or unrelated voltage backfeed even though specific parts of the circuit have been deenergized and presumed to be safe. If the circuit to be tested is over 600 volts, nominal, the test equipment shall be checked for proper operation immediately after this test.

• Reenergizing equipment. These requirements shall be met, in the order given, before circuits or equipment are reenergized, even temporarily.

• A qualified person shall conduct tests and visual inspections, as necessary, to verify that all tools, electrical jumpers, shorts, grounds, and other such devices have been removed, so that the circuits and equipment can be safely energized.

• Employees exposed to the hazards associated with reenergizing the circuit or equipment shall be warned to stay clear of circuits and equipment.

• Each lock and tag shall be removed by the employee who applied it or under his or her direct supervision. However, if this employee is absent from the workplace, then the lock or tag may be removed by a qualified person designated to perform this task provided that the employer ensures that the employee who applied the lock or tag is not available at the workplace, and the employer ensures that the employee is aware that the lock or tag has been removed before he or she resumes work at that workplace.

• There shall be a visual determination that all employees are clear of the circuits and equipment.

Working on or near exposed energized parts 1. Application. This section applies to work performed on exposed live parts (involving

either direct contact or by means of tools or materials) or near enough to them for employees to be exposed to any hazard they present.

2. Work on energized equipment. Only qualified persons may work on electric circuits that have not been deenergized. Such persons shall be capable of working safely on


energized circuits and be familiar with the proper use of special precautionary techniques, personal protective equipment, insulating and shielding materials, and insulated tools.

3. Overhead power lines. If work is performed near overhead lines, the lines shall be deenergized and grounded, or other protective measures shall be provided before work is started. If the lines are deenergized, arrangements shall be made with the person or organization that operates the electric circuits to deenergize and ground them. If protective measures, such as guarding, isolating, or insulating, are provided, these precautions shall prevent employees from contacting the lines directly with any part of their body or indirectly through conductive materials. a. The work practices used by qualified persons installing insulating devices on

overhead power transmission or distribution lines are covered by OSHA 1910.269 . Unqualified persons are prohibited from performing this type of work.

b. When an unqualified person is working in an elevated position near overhead lines, the location shall be such that the person and the longest conductive object he or she may contact cannot come closer to any unguarded, energized overhead line than the following distances:

• For voltages to ground 50kV or below - 10 feet • For voltages to ground over 50kV - 10 feet plus 4 inches for every 10kV over

50kV. c. When an unqualified person is working on the ground in the vicinity of overhead

lines, the person may not bring any conductive object closer to unguarded, energized overhead lines than the distances given above. For voltages normally encountered with overhead power line, objects which do not have an insulating rating for the voltage involved are considered to be conductive.

d. When a qualified person is working in the vicinity of overhead lines, whether in an elevated position or on the ground, the person may not approach or take any conductive object without an approved insulating handle closer to exposed energized parts than shown in the following table unless:

• The person is insulated from the energized part (gloves, with sleeves if necessary, rated for the voltage involved are considered to be insulation of the person from the energized part on which work is performed), or

• The energized part is insulated both from all other conductive objects at a different potential and from the person, or

• The person is insulated from all conductive objects at a potential different from that of the energized part.


APPROACH DISTANCES FOR QUALIFIED EMPLOYEES

Voltage Minimum Approach Range

300V and less Avoid Contact

Over 300V, not over 750V 1 ft. 0 in.

Over 750V, not over 2kV 1 ft. 6 in.

Over 2kV, not over 15kV 2 ft. 0 in.


Over 37kV, not over 87.5kV 3 ft. 6 in.

Over 87.5kV, not over 121kV 4 ft. 0 in.


e. Any vehicle or mechanical equipment capable of having parts of its structure elevated near energized overhead lines shall be operated so that a clearance of 10 ft. is maintained. If the voltage is higher than 50kV, the clearance shall be increased 4 in. for every 10kV over that voltage. However, under any of the following conditions, the clearance may be reduced:

• If the vehicle is in transit with its structure lowered, the clearance may be reduced to 4 ft.

• If the voltage is higher than 50kV, the clearance shall be increased 4 in. for every 10 kV over that voltage.

• If insulating barriers are installed to prevent contact with the lines, and if the barriers are rated for the voltage of the line being guarded and are not a part of or an attachment to the vehicle or its raised structure, the clearance may be reduced to a distance within the designed working dimensions of the insulating barrier.

• If the equipment is an aerial lift insulated for the voltage involved, and if the work is performed by a qualified person, the clearance (between the uninsulated portion of the aerial lift and the power line) may be reduced to the distance given in the above table.

f. Employees standing on the ground may not contact the vehicle or mechanical equipment or any of its attachments, unless:

• The employee is using protective equipment rated for the voltage; or

• The equipment is located so that no uninsulated part of its structure (that portion of the structure that provides a conductive path to employees on the ground) can come closer to the line than permitted in paragraph e.


g. If any vehicle or mechanical equipment capable of having parts of its structure elevated near energized overhead lines is intentionally grounded, employees working on the ground near the point of grounding may not stand at the grounding location if there is a possibility of overhead line contact. Additional precautions, such as the use of barricades or insulation, shall be taken to protect employees from hazardous ground potentials, depending on earth resistivity and fault currents, which can develop within the first few feet or more outward from the grounding point.

4. Illumination. Employees may not enter spaces containing exposed energized parts, unless illumination is provided that enables the employees to perform the work safely. If there is a lack of illumination or an obstruction prevents observation of the work, employees may not perform tasks near exposed energized parts. Employees may not reach blindly into areas which may contain energized parts.

5. Confined or enclosed work spaces. When an employee works in a confined or enclosed space (such as a manhole or vault) that contains exposed energized parts, the employee shall use, protective shields, protective barriers, or insulating materials as necessary to avoid inadvertent contact with these parts. Doors, hinged panels, and the like shall be secured to prevent their swinging into an employee and causing the employee to contact exposed energized parts.

6. Conductive materials and equipment. Conductive materials and equipment that are in contact with any part of an employee's body shall be handled in a manner that will prevent them from contacting exposed energized conductors or circuit parts. If an employee must handle long conductive objects (such as ducts and pipes) in areas with exposed live parts, work practices (such as the use of insulation, guarding, and material handling techniques) shall be instituted that will minimize the hazard.

7. Portable ladders. Portable ladders shall have nonconductive siderails if they are used where the employee or the ladder could contact exposed energized parts.

8. Conductive apparel. Conductive articles of jewelry and clothing (such a watch bands, bracelets, rings, key chains, necklaces, aprons, cloth with conductive thread, or metal headgear) may not be worn if they might contact exposed energized parts. However, such articles may be worn if they are rendered nonconductive by covering, wrapping, or other insulating means.

9. Housekeeping duties. Where live parts present an electrical contact hazard, employees may not perform housekeeping duties at such close distances to the parts that there is a possibility of contact, unless adequate safeguards (such as insulating equipment or barriers) are provided. Electrically conductive cleaning materials (including conductive solids such as steel wool, metalized cloth, and silicon carbide, as well as conductive liquid solutions) may not be used in


proximity to energized parts unless procedures are followed which will prevent electrical contact.

10. Interlocks. Only a qualified person may defeat an electrical safety interlock, and then only temporarily while he or she is working on the equipment. The interlock system shall be returned to its operable condition when this work is completed.

8.0 USE OF EQUIPMENT

Portable Electrical Equipment

1. Application. This paragraph applies to the use of cord and plug connected equipment, including extension cords.

2. Handling. Portable equipment shall be handled in a manner which will not cause damage. Flexible electric cords connected to equipment may not be used for raising or lowering the equipment. Flexible cords may not be fastened with staples or otherwise hung in such a fashion as could damage the outer jacket or insulation.

3. Visual inspection. Portable cord and plug connected equipment and extension cords shall be visually inspected before use for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket). Cord and plug connected equipment and extension cords which remain connected once they are put in place and are not exposed to damage need not be visually inspected until they are relocated.

a. If there is a defect or evidence of damage that might expose an employee to injury, the defective or damaged item shall be removed from service, and no employee may use it until repairs and tests necessary to render the equipment safe have been made.

b. When an attachment plug is to be connected to a receptacle, the relationship of the plug and receptacle contacts shall first be checked to ensure that they are of proper mating configurations.

4. Grounding type equipment.

a. An extension cord used with grounding type equipment shall contain an equipment grounding conductor.

b. Attachment plugs and receptacles may not be connected or altered in a manner which would prevent proper continuity of the equipment grounding conductor at the point where plugs are attached to receptacles. Additionally, these devices may not be altered to allow the grounding


pole of a plug to be inserted into slots intended for connection to the current-carrying conductors.

c. Adapters which interrupt the continuity of the equipment grounding connection may not be used.

5. Conductive work locations. Portable electric equipment and extension cords used in highly conductive work locations (such a those inundated with water), or in job locations where employees are likely to contact water, shall be approved for those locations.

6. Connecting attachment plugs

a. Employees' hands may not be wet when plugging and unplugging flexible cords and cord and plug connected equipment, if energized equipment is involved.

b. Energized plug and receptacle connections may be handled only with insulating protective equipment if the condition of the connection could provide a conducting path to the employee's hand (if, for example, a cord connector is wet from being immersed in water).

c. Locking type connectors shall be properly secured after connection.

Electric power and lighting circuits 1. Routine opening and closing of circuits. Load rated switches, circuit breakers, or other devices specifically designed as disconnecting means shall be used for the opening, reversing, or closing of circuits under load conditions. Cable connectors not of the load break type, fuses, terminal lugs, and cable splice connections may not be used for such purposes, except in an emergency.

2. Reclosing circuits after protective device operation. After a circuit is deenergized by a circuit protective device, the circuit may not be manually reenergized until it has been determined that the equipment and circuit can be safely energized. The repetitive manual reclosing of circuit breakers or reenergizing circuits through replaced fuses is prohibited.

a. When it can be determined from the design of the circuit and the overcurrent devices involved that the automatic operation of a device was caused by an overload rather than a fault condition, no examination of the circuit or connected equipment is needed before the circuit is reenergized.

3. Overcurrent protection modification. Overcurrent protection of circuits and conductors may not be modified, even on a temporary basis.


Test instruments and equipment 1. Use. Only qualified persons may perform testing work on electric circuits or equipment.

2. Visual Inspection. Test instruments and equipment and all associated test leads, cables, power cords, probes, and connectors shall be visually inspected for external defects and damage before the equipment is used. If there is a defect or evidence of damage that might expose an employee to injury, the defective or damaged item shall be removed from service, and may not be used until it is repaired and tested for safety.

3. Rating of equipment. Test instruments and equipment and their accessories shall be rated for the circuits and equipment to which they will be connected and shall be designed for the environment in which they will be used.

Occasional use of flammable or ignitable materials 1. Where flammable materials are present only occasionally, electric equipment capable of igniting them shall not be used, unless measures are taken to prevent hazardous conditions from developing. Such materials include, but are not limited to: flammable gases, vapors, or liquids; combustible dust; and ignitable fibers or filings.

9.0 SAFEGUARDS FOR PERSONNEL PROTECTION Personal Protective equipment

1. Employees working in areas where there are potential electrical hazards shall use electrical protective equipment that is appropriate for the specific parts of the body to be protected and for the work to be performed.

2. Protective equipment shall be maintained in a safe, reliable condition and shall be periodically inspected or tested, as required by OSHA 1910.137.

3. If the insulating capability of protective equipment may be subject to damage during use, the insulating material shall be protected. (For example, an outer covering of leather is sometimes used for the protection of rubber insulating material.)

4. Employees shall wear nonconductive head protection wherever there is a danger of head injury from electric shock or burns due to contact with exposed energized parts.

5. Employees shall wear protective equipment for the eyes or face wherever there is danger of injury to the eyes or face from electric arcs or flashes or from flying objects resulting from electrical explosion.


GENERAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS

1. When working near exposed energized conductors or circuit parts, employees shall use insulated tools or handling equipment if the tools or handling equipment might make contact with such conductors or parts. If the insulating capability of insulated tools or handling equipment is subject to damage, the insulating material shall be protected.

• Fuse handling equipment, insulated for the circuit voltage, shall be used to remove or install fuses when the fuse terminals are energized.

• Ropes and handlines used near exposed energized parts shall be nonconductive. 2. Protective shields, barriers, or insulating materials shall be used to protect employees from shock, burns, or other electrically related injuries while the employee is working near exposed energized parts which might be accidentally contacted or where dangerous electric heating or arcing might occur. When normally enclosed live parts are exposed for maintenance or repair, they shall be guarded to protect unqualified persons from contact with the live parts.

Alerting techniques The following alerting techniques shall be used to warn and protect employees from hazards which could cause injury due to electric shock, burns, or failure of electric equipment parts:

1. Safety signs and tags. Safety signs, safety symbols, or accident prevention tags shall be used where necessary to warn employees about electrical hazards which may endanger them, as required by OSHA 1910.145.

2. Barricades. Barricades shall be used in conjunction with safety signs where it is necessary to prevent or limit employee access to work areas exposing employees to uninsulated energized conductors or circuit parts. Conductive barricades may not be used where they might cause an electrical contact hazard.

3. Attendants. If signs and barricades do not provide sufficient warning and protection from electrical hazards, an attendant shall be stationed to warn and protect employees.


ASSURED EQUIPMENT GROUNDING

CONDUCTOR

GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER

WRITTEN SAFETY PROGRAM


Table of Contents

ASSURED EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTOR PROGRAM ............................................. 162

APPENDIX A ....................................................................................................................... 165

APPENDIX B ........................................................................................................................ 166


ASSURED EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTOR PROGRAM In response to the OSHA- Standard CFR 1926.404 and 1910.309 (c) (3) and the use of Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters, Industrial Insulation Supply, LTD has developed an assured grounding program.

1.0. SCOPE This procedure describes the requirements to assure the installation and maintenance of equipment grounding conductors for temporary wiring on construction sites.

2.0. POLICY Ground-fault circuit interrupters (GFCI's) are not required for 120-volt single-phase, 15- and

20-ampere receptacle outlets WHERE ALL REQUIREMENTS OF THIS PROCEDURE ARE IMPLEMENTED AT THE JOB SITE; employees shall not use any equipment which has not met the requirements of this procedure.

This program shall have the following minimum requirements:

• A written copy of this program, which shall be available at the jobsite for inspection and copying by the OSHA Inspector and any affected employee.

• The IIS General Foreman is designated as the competent person (as defined in OSHA 1926.32(f)) to implement the program.

3.0. REQUIREMENTS Equipment grounding conductors shall be installed and maintained in accordance with this procedure.

Installation - Equipment grounding conductors shall be installed as follows:

• All 120-volt, single-phase, 15- and 20-ampere receptacles shall be of the grounding type and their contacts shall be grounded by connection to the equipment grounding conductor of the circuit supplying the receptacles in accordance with the applicable requirements of the National Electrical Code.

• All 120-volt cord sets (extension cords) shall have an equipment grounding conductor which shall be connected to the grounding contacts of the connector on each end of the cord.

• The exposed noncurrent-carrying metal parts of 120 volt cord and plug connected tools and equipment that are likely to become energized shall be grounded in accordance with the applicable requirements of the National Electrical Code.

Visual Inspection • Employees shall be instructed to visually inspect receptacles, flexible cord sets (extension cords),

except those that are fixed and not exposed to damage, and equipment connected by cord and plug before each day's use for external defects such as deformed or missing pins for insulation damage and for indication of possible internal damage. Visual inspections are necessary for receptacles and


sets which are fixed and not exposed to damage. Where there is evidence of damage, the item shall be taken out of service and tagged through the IIS Lockout/Tagout Procedure until tests and any required repairs have been made.

TESTING Industrial Insulation Supply, LTD. will test all 120-volt, single-phase, 15- and 20-ampere receptacles which are not a part of the permanent wiring of the building or structure, 120-volt flexible cord sets, and 120-volt cord- and plug-connected equipment required to be grounded shall be tested as follows:

Testing Schedule - All required tests shall be performed by a competent person:

• Before first use. • Before equipment is returned to service following any repairs. • Before equipment is used after any incident which can be reasonably suspected to have caused

damage (for example, when a cord set is run over). • At intervals not to exceed 3 months, except that cord sets and receptacles which are fixed and not

exposed to damage shall be tested at intervals not exceeding six months.

Test Records - Test verification shall be by means of numeric or color coded marking tape on the receptacle, cord set or equipment to identify that it has passed the test and to indicate the date (month).

Recording of testing will be by three copy logs. The record must indicate which equipment passed the test and the date it was tested or the interval for which it was tested.

One copy will be RETAINED at the jobsite with two copies transmitted to the office.

WINTER - White

SPRING - Green

SUMMER- Red

FALL - Orange


4.0. USE OF ELECTRIC CIRCUIT TESTING DEVICES A suggested testing procedure is as follows:

• Receptacle - Use receptacle tester to determine correct connections to terminals. • Cord Sets - First, plug the cord into a properly wired receptacle which has been tested as above.

Then plug receptacle tester into the cord connector (female device) or cord set to determine both continuity of grounding conductor and correct connections to terminals.

• Cord and Plug - Connected Equipment - Use continuity tester. Connect or touch one terminal of continuity tester to the metal frame of the equipment or tool and the other terminal to the grounding prong of the attachment cap plug at the end of the cord. An audible (bell) or visual (light) signal of the tester indicates that there is continuity of the grounding conductor. Although not required by OSHA, it is suggested that this test also be made between the metal frame and each of the other two prongs of the attachment cap plug. If there is a signal from this test, it indicates a possible ground fault and the tool should be checked further.


APPENDIX A


APPENDIX B


Confined Space Entry The purpose of this program is to ensure proper protection is taken for all employees working in confined spaces.

Responsibility

It is the desire of Industrial Insulation Supply to protect our employees. The company will:

• Evaluate the workplace to determine if any spaces are permit-required confined spaces. • Inform potentially exposed employees of the permit-required confined spaces. • Determine if employees will not be allowed to enter permit spaces, and outline measures to

prevent employees from entering permit spaces. • If it is determined employees will enter permit-required spaces, a written permit space entry

program must be developed and implemented.

The company safety officer or supervisor is responsible for this program and has authority to make decisions to ensure its success. Copies of the written program may be obtained from the main office. A copy should be located at the jobsite trailer.

Program Review and Update

The Confined Space Program will be reviewed and updated under these circumstances:

• When the company identifies changing conditions, which cause the current plan to lose its maximum protection.

• A review of the permit-required confined space program (using canceled permits retained within one year after each entry) indicates revisions to the program as necessary.

• When the safety officer or supervisor observes a need for review due to employees not following safety requirements.

General Requirements

We will use alternate procedures for entering a permit space under the conditions below:

• Employees entering a permit space need not comply with the following parts of this program: o Permit Required Confined Space o Permit System o Entry Permit o Duties of Authorized Entrants o Duties of Attendants o Duties of Supervisors o Rescue and Emergency Services-providing that


1. It has been demonstrated and documented the only hazard is actual or potentially hazardous atmosphere.

2. It has been determined that the forced air ventilation alone is sufficient to maintain safe entry.

3. The monitoring and inspection data required by this program is being used. 4. Initial entry is not needed to collect data the above. 5. The determinations and data required above are documented and available to

employees who enter the space.

Entry under the terms above must be performed in accordance with the following requirements:

Any condition making it unsafe to remove an entrance cover will be eliminated before the cover is removed.

• Before covers are removed, the entrance will be guarded by a barrier that will prevent an employee from accidentally falling through the opening. The barrier will protect employees in the space from foreign objects entering the space. This exposure would be commonly found with a manhole.

• Before an employee enters the space, the internal atmosphere will be tested with a calibrated direct-reading instrument, for the following conditions in the order given:

o Oxygen content must be 19.5 to 23.5 percent. o Flammable gases and vapors-lower flammable limits of gases and vapors must be under

10 percent. o Potential toxic air contaminants.

*** Record continuous monitoring results every two hours***

Continuous Monitoring** Tests To Be Taken Permissible Entry Level

Percent of oxygen 19.5 to 23.5 percent

Lower flammable limit Under 10 percent

Carbon Monoxide +35 parts per million

Aromatic Hydrocarbon +1 parts per million * 5 parts per million

Hydrogen Cyanide(skin) * 4 parts per million

Hydrogen Sulfide +10 parts per million *15 parts per million

Sulfur Dioxide +2 parts per million * 5 parts per million

Ammonia *35 parts per million

*Short-term exposure limit: Employee can work in the area up to 15 minutes.


+8 Hour Time Weighted Average: Employee can work in area eight hours or longer with appropriate respiratory protection.

• There may be no hazardous atmosphere within the space whenever any employee is inside. • Continuous forced air ventilation will be used as follows:

1. An employee may not enter the space until forced air ventilation has eliminated an hazardous atmosphere.

2. Forced air ventilation will be directed to ventilate the immediate areas where an employee is or will be, and will continue until all employees have left the space.

3. The air supply for the ventilation will be clean and may not increase the hazard.

The atmosphere within the space will be continuously tested as necessary to ensure that the continuous forced air ventilation is preventing the accumulation of a hazardous atmosphere.

If a hazardous atmosphere is detected during entry:

1. Each employee will leave the space immediately. 2. The space will be evaluated to determine how the hazardous atmosphere developed. 3. Measures will be implemented to protect employees from the hazardous atmosphere before a

subsequent entry. 4. Before each entry, the employer will document the space is safe for entry and the measures

above have been taken with a written certification giving the date, location of the space and signature of the person providing the certification.

Non-Permit Space

A space classified as a permit-required space may be reclassified as a non-permit space:

• If the permit space poses no actual or potential atmospheric hazards and if all hazards are eliminated without entering the space.

• If it is necessary to enter the permit space to eliminate hazards, such entry will be performed under the following parts of this program:

o If testing and inspection demonstrate that the hazards have been eliminated. o If the safety officer has documented the basis for determining all hazards have been

eliminated through a certification that contains the date, location of the space, and the signature of the person making the certification.

o If hazards arise within a permit space that has been declassified to a non-permit space, each employee will exit the space. The safety officer will reevaluate the space and determine if it must be reclassified as a permit space.


Outside Subcontractors

In addition to complying with the above-mentioned requirements, each contractor who performs permit space entry will:

• Obtain any available information regarding permit space hazards and entry operations from Industrial Insulation Supply

• Coordinate entry operations with Industrial Insulation Supply, when both Industrial Insulation Supply employees and contractor personnel work in or near permit spaces, as required in this program.

• Inform Industrial Insulation Supply of the permit space program the contractor will follow and any hazards confronted or created in permit spaces.

Permit-Required Confined Space

The following measures are necessary to prevent unauthorized entry to a confined space:

1. The safety officer/supervisor will identify and evaluate the hazards of the permit spaces before employees enter them by performing atmospheric testing.

2. We will provide the following equipment at no cost to our employees, and maintain the equipment properly. Supervisors will ensure employees use the equipment properly:

a) Test and monitor equipment needed to evaluate the permit space conditions. b) Ventilating equipment needed to obtain acceptable entry conditions. c) Two-way communication equipment capable of obtaining emergency services. d) Personal protective equipment appropriate for the location provided by the supervisor. e) Lighting equipment needed to enable safe work in and exit from the space. f) Barriers and shields to protect entrants from external hazards. g) Equipment needed for safe ingress and egress. h) Rescue and emergency equipment to comply with this program. i) Any other equipment necessary for safe entry and rescue.

3. There will be at least one attendant outside the permit space for the duration of entry operations.

4. If multiple spaces are to be monitored by a single attendant, means and procedures to enable the attendant to respond to an emergency in one or more spaces without distraction from the attendant’s responsibility under this program will be provided.

5. The safety officer or supervisor will designate the persons who are to have active roles in entry operations, their duties, and provide each with the training required by this program.

6. The safety officer or supervisor will develop and implement a procedure for summoning rescue and emergency services, for rescuing entrants, and for preventing unauthorized personnel from attempting rescue.

7. The safety officer or supervisor will develop and implement procedures to coordinate entry operations when employees of more than one employer are entering a permit space so they do not endanger each other.

8. The safety officer or supervisor will develop and implement a system for the preparation, issuance, use and cancellation of entry permits.

9. The safety officer or supervisor will develop and implement procedures to coordinate entry after operations are completed.


Permit System

1. Before entry is authorized, the supervisor will document the completion of the measures below by preparing an entry permit. The supervisor will develop and implement the means, procedures and practices necessary for the entry, including:

a) Specifying acceptable entry conditions, including recording of gas detector readings, b) Isolating the permit space, c) Purging, flushing or ventilating the permit space to eliminate or control atmospheric

hazards, d) Providing barriers as necessary to protect entrants from external hazards, and e) Verifying conditions in the permit space are acceptable for entry throughout the

duration of an authorized entry. 2. Before entry, the will sign the permit to authorize entry. 3. The completed permit will be made available to all authorized entrants to confirm pre-entry

preparations have been completed. 4. The duration of the permit will not exceed the time required to complete the assigned task or

job. 5. The supervisor will terminate entry and cancel the permit when:

a) Operations have been completed, or b) A condition not allowed under the entry permit arises in or near the permit space.

The supervisor retains each entry permit Job Trailer for at least one year to facilitate the review of the permit-required confined space program. Any problems encountered during an entry operation will be noted on the permit so appropriate revisions to the program can be made.

Entry Permit

The entry permit that authorizes entry into a permit space shall identify:

1. The space to be entered, 2. The purpose of the entry, 3. The date and authorized duration of the entry, 4. The authorized entrants, 5. The personnel serving as attendants, 6. The individual serving as the entry supervisor; 7. The hazards of the permit space to be entered, 8. The measures used to isolate the space and eliminate or control hazards before entry; 9. The acceptable entry conditions,

The results of initial and periodic tests performed below, accompanied by the names or initials of the testers and when the tests were performed:

a. Test conditions in the permit space to determine if acceptable entry conditions exist before entry is authorized to begin,

• except if isolation of the space is infeasible because the space is larger or is part of a continuous system (such as sewer), pre-entry testing will be performed to the extent feasible before entry is authorized and,

• if entry is authorized, entry conditions will be continuously monitored in the areas where authorized entrants are working.


b. Test or monitor the permit space as necessary to determine if acceptable entry conditions are being maintained during the course of entry operations and;

10. When testing for atmospheric hazards, test first for oxygen, then for combustible gases and vapors, then for toxic gases and vapors.

11. The rescue and emergency services that can be called and how to call them, 12. The communication procedures used by entrants and attendants to maintain contact with each

other, 13. Equipment, such as testing equipment, to be provided for compliance with 29 CFR 1910-146 14. Any other information necessary to ensure employee safety and 15. Any additional permits, such as Hot Work Permits, issued for work in the space.

Training

Supervisors will provide training so employees acquire the understanding, knowledge, and skills necessary for the safe performance of the duties assigned. Training will be provided:

• Before the employee is assigned duties under this regulation. • Before there is a change in permit space operation that presents a hazard about which an

employee has not previously been trained. • Whenever the supervisor has reason to believe there are inadequacies in the employees’

knowledge of these procedures. The safety officer or supervisor will certify and document the required training has been accomplished and the employee is proficient in the duties.

Duties of the Authorized Entrants

The safety officer or supervisor shall ensure all authorized entrants:

• Know the hazards they may encounter during entry. • Make proper use of the required equipment. • Communicate with the attendant as necessary so the attendant can monitor the entrants and

alert them of the need to evacuate as required. • Alert the attendant when:

o The entrant recognizes any warning sign or symptom of exposure to a dangerous situation, or

o The entrant detects a prohibited condition.

Exit from the permit space as quickly as possible when:

• An order to evacuate is given by the attendant or supervisor. • The entrant recognizes any warning sign or symptom of exposure to a dangerous situation. • The entrant detects a prohibited condition. • An evacuation alarm is activated.


Duties of Attendants

The safety officer shall ensure that each attendant:

• Knows hazards that may be encountered during entry. • Is aware of possible behavioral effects of hazard exposure. • Continuously maintains an accurate count of entrants. • Remains outside the permit space during entry until relieved by another attendant. • Communicates with entrants as necessary to monitor their status and to alert them of the need

to evacuate. • Monitors activities inside and outside the space to determine if it is safe and orders evacuation

immediately if the attendant: o detects any prohibited condition, o detects the behavioral effects of hazard exposure in an entrant, o detects a situation outside the space that could endanger entrants, or o cannot effectively and safely perform all duties required.

• Summon rescue and other emergency services as soon as it is determined that entrants may need assistance to escape.

• Takes action when unauthorized persons approach or enter a permit space while entry is underway.

• Performs non-entry rescues as specified by the employer’s rescue procedure. • Performs no duties that might interfere with the attendant’s primary duty to monitor and

protect the authorized entrants.

Duties of Entry Supervisors

The safety officer or supervisor will ensure that each entry supervisor:

• Knows and understands the hazards that may be encountered during entry. • Verifies the appropriate entries have been made on the permit. • Ensures all tests specified by the permit have been conducted. • Ensures all procedures and equipment specified by the permit are in place before endorsing the

permit and allowing entry to begin. • Terminates the entry and cancels the permit as required by this program. • Verifies rescue services are available and the means for summoning them are operable. • Removes unauthorized individuals who enter or attempt to enter the permit space during

operations. • Determines entry operations remain consistent with terms of the entry permit and that

acceptable entry conditions are maintained.

Rescue and Emergency Services

The following requirements apply when employees enter permit spaces to perform rescue services:

• The safety officer will ensure the rescue personnel is provided with, and is trained to use, personnel protective equipment necessary for making rescues.


• Each member of the rescue service will be trained to perform assigned rescue duties. They will also receive the training required of authorized entrants under this plan.

• Each member of the rescue service will practice making rescues at least once every 12 months. • Each member of the rescue service will be trained in basic first-aid and CPR. • If rescue services are performed by emergency services or subcontractors we will:

o Inform the rescue service of the hazards they may confront when called on to perform a rescue, and

o Provide the rescue service with access to all permit spaces from which rescue may be necessary to allow them to develop rescue plans and practice rescues.

• To facilitate non-entry rescue, retrieval systems or methods will be used whenever an authorized entrant enters a permit space, unless this would increase risk or would not assist the rescue. Retrieval systems will meet the following requirements:

o Each authorized entrant will use a chest or full body harness with a retrieval line. Wristlets may be used in lieu of a harness if the employer can demonstrate they are a safer, more effective alternative.

o The other end of the retrieval line will be attached to a mechanical device or fixed point outside the permit space so rescue can begin as soon as it becomes necessary.

• If an injured entrant is exposed to a substance for which a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDWS) or other similar written information is required, that sheet or written information will be made available to the medical facility treating the exposed entrant.

IDLH (Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health) Procedures for Confined Spaces

The General Foreman shall identify areas presenting the potential for IDLH conditions and will develop an escape plan for an exposed employee. This escape plan would allow the exposed employee to avoid loss of life, immediate and/or delayed health effects or eye injury.

Rescue service must be on-site for immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH) conditions while work is being performed.


Appendix A

Confined Space Pre-Entry Checklist

(Sewer Entry Permit)

A confined space is either entered through an opening other than a door (such as manhole or side port) or requires the use of a ladder or rungs to reach the working level and test results are satisfactory. This checklist must be completed whenever the job site meets this criteria.

Yes No

1. Did your survey of the surrounding area show it to be free ( ) ( )

of hazards such as drifting vapors from tanks, piping or

sewers?

2. Does your knowledge of industrial or other discharges ( ) ( )

indicate this area is likely to remain free of dangerous air contaminates?

3. Are you certified in operation of the gas monitor to be used? ( ) ( )

4. Has a gas monitor functional test (Bump test) been ( ) ( )

performed this shift on the gas monitor to be used?

5. Did you test the atmosphere of the confined space prior ( ) ( )

to the entry?

6. Did the atmosphere of the confined space read in the safe ( ) ( )

range prior to entry?

7. Will the atmosphere be continuously monitored while the ( ) ( )

space is occupied?


Contact County for personnel rescue by local fire department in the event of an emergency. If Rescue Squad is on-site, contact ________________________________________.

Note: If any of the above questions are answered “no,” do not enter. Contact supervisor immediately!

Job

Location .

Supervisor Signature Date ______________


Appendix B

Confined Space Entry Permit

Pre-Entry/Entry Checklist

Date Time a.m. p.m. (circle one)

Issued by:

Job Site:

Equipment to be worked on:

Pre-Entry (See Safety Procedure)

1. Atmospheric checks:

Time __________ a.m. p.m. (circle one)

Oxygen __________ %

Explosives __________ %

Toxic __________ PPM

2. Source isolation (No Entry): N/A Yes No

Pumps or lines blinded ( ) ( ) ( )

Disconnected or blocked ( ) ( ) ( )

3. Ventilation modification: N/A Yes No

Mechanical ( ) ( ) ( )

Natural ventilation only ( ) ( ) ( )


4. Atmospheric check after isolation and ventilation:

Time __________ a.m. p.m. (circle one)

Oxygen __________ %

Explosives __________ %

Toxic __________ PPM

If conditions are in compliance with the above requirements and there is no reason to believe conditions may change, proceed to the Permit Space Pre-Entry Checklist. If conditions are not in compliance with the above requirements or there is a reason to believe conditions may change, proceed to the Entry Checklist of this Permit.

Date and Time Expires:

Work to be performed:

Entry (See Safety Procedure)

Yes No

1. Entry, standby and back-up persons:

Successfully completed required training? ( ) ( )

Is training current? ( ) ( )

2. Equipment: N/A Yes No

Direct reading gas monitor tested? ( ) ( ) ( )

Safety harness and lifelines for entry and

standby persons? ( ) ( ) ( )

Hoisting equipment? ( ) ( ) ( )

Powered communications? ( ) ( ) ( )

Self Contained Breathing Apparatus for entry and standby persons? ( ) ( ) ( )

Protective clothing? ( ) ( ) ( )


Is all electrical equipment listed Class I, Division I,

Group D and Non-sparking tools? ( ) ( ) ( )

3. Rescue Procedures:

We have reviewed the work authorized by this permit and the information contained herein. Written instructions and safety procedures have been received and are understood. Entry cannot be approved if any questions are answered “No”. This permit is not valid unless all appropriate items are completed.

Permit and Checklist Prepared By: (Supervisor)

Approved By: (Unit Supervisor)

Reviewed By: (Confined Space Operations Personnel):

(Printed Name and Signature)

This permit is to be kept at the job site. Return job site copy to Safety Office following job completion.

Three copies should be maintained:

Safety Office

Unit Supervisor

Job Site


Entry Permit

Confined Space ____________________ Hazardous Area _________________________

Permit valid for eight hours only. All copies of permit will remain at job site until job is completed.

Site Locations and Description:

Purpose of Entry:

Supervisors in Charge of Crews:

Name: Phone:

Name: Phone:

Name: Phone:

Type of Crew:

Bold denotes minimum requirements to be completed and reviewed prior to entry.

Note: Items that do not apply should have N/A entered in the blank.

Requirements Completed Date Time

Lock Out/De-energize/Try-out Line(s) Broken, Capped and Blanked

Purge, Flush and Vent

Ventilation

Secure Area (Post and Flag)


Resuscitator-Inhalator

Standby Safety Personnel

Full Body Harness with “D” Emergency Escape Retrieval Equipment

Lifelines

Fire Extinguisher

Explosion Proof Lighting Protective Clothing

Air Purifying Respirator(s)

Burning and Welding Permit

** Record continuous monitoring results every two hours

Continuous Monitoring** Tests To Be Taken Permissible Entry Level

Percent of oxygen 19.5 to 23.5 percent

Lower flammable limit Under 10 percent

Carbon Monoxide +35 parts per million

Aromatic Hydrocarbon +1 parts per million * 5 parts per million

Hydrogen Cyanide(skin) * 4 parts per million

Hydrogen Sulfide +10 parts per million *15 parts per million

Sulfur Dioxide +2 parts per million * 5 parts per million

Ammonia *35 parts per million

*Short-term exposure limit: Employee can work in the area up to 15 minutes.

+8 Hour Time Weighted Average: Employee can work in area eight hours or longer with appropriate respiratory protection.

Remarks: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________


Gas Tester Name and Check # Instrument(s) used Model and/or Type Serial and/or Unit #: _________________________________________________________________

Safety Standby Person is required for all confined space work

Safety Standby Person Check No.

Supervisor authorizing entry:

Department Phone

All Above Conditions Satisfied Yes No (circle one)

Emergency Phone Numbers

Fire Ambulance

Safety Director Gas Coordinator ______


Permit-Required Confined Space Entry

Record Of Training

Date: Training: Description:

Employee: Instructor:


Training

• Lecture, Group, Hands-on, etc.

Training Description

1. Hazard Recognition 2. Emergency Notification 3. Personal Protective Equipment Usage 4. Lockout and Tagging Procedures 5. Atmosphere Testing Instruments 6. Special Equipment Usage 7. Emergency and Rescue Operations


Permit-Required Confined Space Entry

Examples Of Training Topics

Hazard Recognition

1. Is there a residual material remaining on the Permit-Required Confined Space? 2. Is the lighting adequate? 3. Are the inside surfaces slippery and wet? 4. Are the values locked and tagged? 5. Thoroughly review the Material Safety Data Sheet for the chemicals you may encounter.

Emergency Notification

1. In case of an accident or emergency, who is your first contact, including phone, intercom, beeper or radio number?

2. Is there an emergency siren, bell or other sounding device in the facility? Is there a particular code for different emergencies? When is the device tested?

3. Who is to call the rescue team, rescue squad or others?

Personal Protective Equipment Usage

1. Air Fed or Cartridge Type Respirators 2. SCBA (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus) Training 3. Protective Suits and Gloves 4. Hearing Protection 5. Eye Protection 6. Protective Footwear

Lockout and Tagging Procedures

1. Is production department sign off required? Daily and weekly production meeting notification? Who is contact for coordination?

2. Has the tagging system been color-coded? What is tagging procedure? 3. How is a lock out of a particular device initiated?

Atmospheric Testing

1. Who performs the instrument calibration? 2. Perform training with each specific instrument. 3. Review the listing of LEL’s (Lower Explosive Limits) and IDLH (Immediate Dangerous to Life or

Health) concentrations on the chemicals likely to be encountered. Refer to Material Safety Data Sheets.


Special Equipment Usage

1. Specialized material handling/vacuum system to remove residual material from Permit-Required Confined Space.

2. Lifting apparatus required for Permit-Required Confined Space Entry Equipment.

Emergency And Rescue Methods and Procedures

Review how an employee is to be removed from a Permit-Required Confined Space. What equipment is to be used, how many people (minimum) will be required?

Source reference: http://www.dolir.state.mo.us./ls/safetyconsultation/employer_assistance/ConfinedSpaces.htm


Written Plan

for

Fire Prevention


1910.39

Fire Prevention Plan

The following fire prevention plan is provided only as a guide to assist

employers and employees in complying with the requirements of the

Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Fire

Prevention Plan Standard, 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

1910.39, as well as to provide other helpful information. It is not

intended to supersede the requirements of the standard. An employer

should review the standard for particular requirements that are

applicable to their individual situation, and make adjustments to this

program that are specific to their company. An employer will need to

add information relevant to their particular facility in order to develop

an effective, comprehensive program.


1910.39

Fire Prevention Plan Table of Contents

I. Objective

II. Background

III. Assignment of Responsibility

IV. Plan Implementation A. Good Housekeeping B. Maintenance

V. Types of Hazards A. Electrical Hazards B. Portable Heaters C. Office Fire Hazards D. Cutting, Welding, and Open Flame Work E. Flammable and Combustible Materials F. Smoking

VI. Training

VII. Program Review

VIII. Attachments

A. Fire Risk Survey B. General Fire Prevention Checklist C. Exits Checklist D. Flammable and Combustible Material Checklist


Fire Prevention Plan

for Industrial Insulation Supply

10.1.2015 I. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this Fire Prevention Plan is to eliminate the causes of fire, prevent loss of life and property by fire, and to comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) standard on fire prevention, 29 CFR 1910.39. It provides employees with information and guidelines that will assist them in recognizing, reporting, and controlling fire hazards.

II. BACKGROUND Industrial Insulation Supply (IIS) is committed to minimizing the threat of fire to employees, visitors, and property. Industrial Insulation Supply complies with all applicable laws, regulations, codes, and good practices pertaining to fire prevention. Industrial Insulation Supply’s separate Emergency Action Plan spells out the procedures for responding to fires. This Fire Prevention Plan serves to reduce the risk of fires at Industrial Insulation Supply contracted job sites in the following ways:

A. identifies materials that are potential fire hazards and their proper handling and storage procedures;

B. distinguishes potential ignition sources and the proper control procedures of those materials;

C. describes fire protection equipment and/or systems used to control fire hazards; D. identifies persons responsible for maintaining the equipment and systems installed to

prevent or control ignition of fires; E. identifies persons responsible for the control and accumulation of flammable or

combustible material; F. describes good housekeeping procedures necessary to insure the control of

accumulated flammable and combustible waste material and residues to avoid a fire emergency; and

G. provides training to employees with regard to fire hazards to which they may be exposed.

III. ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY Fire safety is everyone's responsibility. All employees should know how to prevent and respond to fires, and are responsible for adhering to company policy regarding fire emergencies.


A. Management Management determines the Industrial Insulation Supply fire prevention and protection policies. Management will provide adequate controls to provide a safe workplace, and will provide adequate resources and training to its employees to encourage fire prevention and the safest possible response in the event of a fire emergency. B. Plan Administrator Nathan Painter shall manage the Fire Prevention Plan for Industrial Insulation Supply, and shall maintain all records pertaining to the plan. The Plan Administrator shall also:

1. Develop and administer the Industrial Insulation Supply fire prevention training program. 2. Ensure that fire control equipment and systems are properly maintained. 3. Control fuel source hazards. 4. Conduct fire risk surveys (see Appendix A) and make recommendations.

C. Supervisors Supervisors are responsible for ensuring that employees receive appropriate fire safety training, and for notifying Nathan Painter when changes in operation increase the risk of fire. Supervisors are also responsible for enforcing Industrial Insulation Supply fire prevention and protection policies. D. Employees

All employees shall:

1. Complete all required training before working without supervision. 2. Conduct operations safely to limit the risk of fire. 3. Report potential fire hazards to their supervisors. 4. Follow fire emergency procedures.

IV. PLAN IMPLEMENTATION

A. Good Housekeeping

To limit the risk of fires, employees shall take the following precautions:

1. Minimize the storage of combustible materials.


2. Make sure that doors, hallways, stairs, and other exit routes are kept free of obstructions. 3. Dispose of combustible waste in covered, airtight, metal containers. 4. Use and store flammable materials in well-ventilated areas away from ignition sources. 5. Use only nonflammable cleaning products. 6. Keep incompatible (i.e., chemically reactive) substances away from each other. 7. Perform “hot work” (i.e., welding or working with an open flame or other ignition sources) in controlled and well-ventilated areas. 8. Keep equipment in good working order (i.e., inspect electrical wiring and appliances regularly and keep motors and machine tools free of dust and grease. 9. Ensure that heating units are safeguarded. 10. Report all gas leaks immediately. Nathan Painter shall ensure that all gas leaks are repaired immediately upon notification. 11. Repair and clean up flammable liquid leaks immediately. 12. Keep work areas free of dust, lint, sawdust, scraps, and similar material. 13. Do not rely on extension cords if wiring improvements are needed, and take care not to overload circuits with multiple pieces of equipment. 14. Ensure that required hot work permits are obtained. 15. Turn off electrical equipment when not in use.

B. Maintenance

Nathan Painter will ensure that equipment is maintained according to manufacturers' specifications. Industrial Insulation Supply will also comply with requirements of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes for specific equipment. Only properly trained individuals shall perform maintenance work. The following equipment is subject to the maintenance annually, inspection monthly, and testing procedures:

1. equipment installed to detect fuel leaks, control heating, and control pressurized systems; 2. portable fire extinguishers, automatic sprinkler systems, and fixed extinguishing systems; 3. detection systems for smoke, heat, or flame; 4. fire alarm systems; and 5. emergency backup systems and the equipment they support.

V. TYPES OF HAZARDS


The following sections address the major workplace fire hazards at Industrial Insulation Supply facilities and/or job sites and the procedures for controlling the hazards.

A. Electrical Fire Hazards

Electrical system failures and the misuse of electrical equipment are leading causes of workplace fires. Fires can result from loose ground connections, wiring with frayed insulation, or overloaded fuses, circuits, motors, or outlets. To prevent electrical fires, employees shall:

1. Make sure that worn wires are replaced. 2. Use only appropriately rated fuses. 3. Never use extension cords as substitutes for wiring improvements. 4. Use only approved extension cords [i.e., those with the Underwriters Laboratory (UL) or Factory Mutual (FM) label]. 5. Check wiring in hazardous locations where the risk of fire is especially high. 6. Check electrical equipment to ensure that it is either properly grounded or double insulated. 7. Ensure adequate spacing while performing maintenance.

B. Portable Heaters All portable heaters shall be approved by Nathan Painter. Portable electric heaters shall have tip-over protection that automatically shuts off the unit when it is tipped over. There shall be adequate clearance between the heater and combustible furnishings or other materials at all times. C. Office Fire Hazards Fire risks are not limited to Industrial Insulation Supply’s industrial facilities. Fires in offices have become more likely because of the increased use of electrical equipment, such as computers and fax machines. To prevent office fires, employees shall:

1. Avoid overloading circuits with office equipment. 2. Turn off nonessential electrical equipment at the end of each workday. 3. Keep storage areas clear of rubbish. 4. Ensure that extension cords are not placed under carpets. 5. Ensure that trash and paper set aside for recycling is not allowed to accumulate.

D. Cutting, Welding, and Open Flame Work


Nathan Painter will ensure the following:

1. All necessary hot work permits have been obtained prior to work beginning. 2. Cutting and welding are done by authorized personnel in designated cutting and welding areas whenever possible. 3. Adequate ventilation is provided. 4. Torches, regulators, pressure-reducing valves, and manifolds are UL listed or FM approved. 5. Oxygen-fuel gas systems are equipped with listed and/or approved backflow valves and pressure-relief devices. 6. Cutters, welders, and helpers are wearing eye protection and protective clothing as appropriate. 7. Cutting or welding is prohibited in sprinklered areas while sprinkler protection is out of service. 8. Cutting or welding is prohibited in areas where explosive atmospheres of gases, vapors, or dusts could develop from residues or accumulations in confined spaces. 9. Cutting or welding is prohibited on metal walls, ceilings, or roofs built of combustible sandwich-type panel construction or having combustible covering. 10. Confined spaces such as tanks are tested to ensure that the atmosphere is not over ten percent of the lower flammable limit before cutting or welding in or on the tank. 11. Small tanks, piping, or containers that cannot be entered are cleaned, purged, and tested before cutting or welding on them begins. 12. Fire watch has been established.

E. Flammable and Combustible Materials Nathan Painter shall regularly evaluate the presence of combustible materials at Industrial Insulation Supply (see Appendix D). Certain types of substances can ignite at relatively low temperatures or pose a risk of catastrophic explosion if ignited. Such substances obviously require special care and handling.

1. Class A combustibles. These include common combustible materials (wood, paper, cloth, rubber, and plastics) that can act as fuel and are found in non-specialized areas such as offices.

To handle Class A combustibles safely:


a. Dispose of waste daily. b. Keep trash in metal-lined receptacles with tight-fitting covers (metal wastebaskets that are emptied every day do not need to be covered). c. Keep work areas clean and free of fuel paths that could allow a fire to spread. d. Keep combustibles away from accidental ignition sources, such as hot plates, soldering irons, or other heat- or spark-producing devices. e. Store paper stock in metal cabinets. f. Store rags in metal bins with self-closing lids. g. Do not order excessive amounts of combustibles. h. Make frequent inspections to anticipate fires before they start.

Water, multi-purpose dry chemical (ABC), and halon 1211 are approved fire extinguishing agents for Class A combustibles.

2. Class B combustibles. These include flammable and combustible liquids (oils, greases, tars, oil-based paints, and lacquers), flammable gases, and flammable aerosols. To handle Class B combustibles safely:

a. Use only approved pumps, taking suction from the top, to dispense liquids from tanks, drums, barrels, or similar containers (or use approved self-closing valves or faucets). b. Do not dispense Class B flammable liquids into containers unless the nozzle and container are electrically interconnected by contact or by a bonding wire. Either the tank or container must be grounded. c. Store, handle, and use Class B combustibles only in approved locations where vapors are prevented from reaching ignition sources such as heating or electric equipment, open flames, or mechanical or electric sparks. d. Do not use a flammable liquid as a cleaning agent inside a building (the only exception is in a closed machine approved for cleaning with flammable liquids). e. Do not use, handle, or store Class B combustibles near exits, stairs, or any other areas normally used as exits. f. Do not weld, cut, grind, or use unsafe electrical appliances or equipment near Class B combustibles. g. Do not generate heat, allow an open flame, or smoke near Class B combustibles.


h. Know the location of and how to use the nearest portable fire extinguisher rated for Class B fire.

Water should not be used to extinguish Class B fires caused by flammable liquids. Water can cause the burning liquid to spread, making the fire worse. To extinguish a fire caused by flammable liquids, exclude the air around the burning liquid. The following fire-extinguishing agents are approved for Class B combustibles: carbon dioxide, multi-purpose dry chemical (ABC), halon 1301, and halon 1211. (NOTE: Halon has been determined to be an ozone-depleting substance and is no longer being manufactured. Existing systems using halon can be kept in place.)

F. Smoking

Smoking is prohibited in all Industrial Insulation Supply buildings. Certain outdoor areas may also be designated as no smoking areas. The areas in which smoking is prohibited outdoors are identified by NO SMOKING signs.

VI. TRAINING

Nathan Painter shall present basic fire prevention training to all employees upon employment, and shall maintain documentation of the training, which includes:

A. review of 29 CFR 1910.38, including how it can be accessed; B. this Fire Prevention Plan, including how it can be accessed; C. good housekeeping practices; D. proper response and notification in the event of a fire; E. providing instruction on the use of portable fire extinguishers (as determined by

company policy in the Emergency Action Plan), and instruction to employees on the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved in the incipient stage firefighting;

F. recognition of potential fire hazards and; G. ensuring portable fire extinguishers are subjected to monthly visual inspections

and an annual maintenance check;

Supervisors shall train employees about the fire hazards associated with the specific materials and processes to which they are exposed, and will maintain documentation of the training. Employees will receive this training:

1. at their initial assignment; 2. annually; and 3. when changes in work processes necessitate additional training.

VII. PROGRAM REVIEW Nathan Painter shall review this Fire Prevention Plan at least annually for necessary changes.


Appendix A

Fire Risk Survey Industrial Insulation Supply

Job Specific Site: Location note required

Type of Fire Hazard Location Emergency Actions Required PPE

Completed by:__________________________ Date:__________________


Appendix B General Fire Prevention Checklist

Use this checklist to ensure fire prevention measures conform with the general fire prevention requirements found in OSHA standards. □ Yes □ No

Is the local fire department acquainted with your facility, its location, and specific hazards?

□ Yes □ No

If you have a fire alarm system, is it tested at least annually?

□ Yes □ No

If you have interior stand pipes and valves, are they inspected regularly?

□ Yes □ No

If you have outside private fire hydrants, are they on a routine preventive maintenance schedule and flushed at least once a year?

□ Yes □ No

Are fire doors and shutters in good operating condition?

□ Yes □ No

Are fire doors and shutters unobstructed and protected against obstructions, including their counterweights?

□ Yes □ No

Are automatic sprinkler system water control valves, air pressure, and water pressure checked weekly or periodically?

□ Yes □ No

Has responsibility for the maintenance of automatic sprinkler systems been assigned to an employee or contractor?

□ Yes □ No

Are sprinkler heads protected by metal guards?

□ Yes □ No

Is proper clearance maintained below sprinkler heads?

□ Yes □ No

Are portable fire extinguishers provided in adequate number and type?*

□ Yes □ No

Are fire extinguishers mounted in readily accessible locations?*

□ Yes □ No

Are fire extinguishers recharged regularly with the recharge date noted on an inspection tag?*

□ Yes □ No

Are employees periodically instructed in the use of extinguishers and fire protection procedures?*

*(NOTE: Use of fire extinguishers is based on company policy regarding employee fire fighting in your Emergency Action Plan and local fire code.)



Appendix C

Industrial Insulation Supply Exits Checklist

Use this checklist to evaluate Industrial Insulation Supply’s compliance with OSHA's standard on emergency exit routes. □ Yes □ No

Is each exit marked with an exit sign and illuminated by a reliable light source?

□ Yes □ No

Are the directions to exits, when not immediately apparent, marked with visible signs?

□ Yes □ No

Are doors, passageways, or stairways that are neither exits nor access to exits, and which could be mistaken for exits, marked “NOT AN EXIT” or other appropriate marking?

□ Yes □ No

Are exit signs provided with the word “EXIT” in letters at least five inches high and with lettering at least one inch wide?

□ Yes □ No

Are exit doors side-hinged?

□ Yes □ No Are all exits kept free of obstructions?

□ Yes □ No Are there at least two exit routes provided from elevated platforms, pits, or rooms where the absence of a second exit would increase the risk of injury from hot, poisonous, corrosive, suffocating, flammable, or explosive substances?

□ Yes □ No

Is the number of exits from each floor of a building and from the building itself appropriate for the building occupancy? (NOTE: Do not count revolving, sliding, or overhead doors when evaluating whether there are sufficient exits.)

□ Yes □ No

Are exit stairways that are required to be separated from other parts of a building enclosed by at least one-hour fire-resistant walls (or at least two-hour fire-resistant walls in buildings over four stories high)?

□ Yes □ No

Are the slopes of ramps used as part of emergency building exits limited to one foot vertical and 12 feet horizontal?


□ Yes □ No

Are glass doors or storm doors fully tempered, and do they meet the safety requirements for human impact?

□ Yes □ No

Can exit doors be opened from the direction of exit travel without the use of a key or any special knowledge or effort?

□ Yes □ No

Are doors on cold storage rooms provided with an inside release mechanism that will release the latch and open the door even if it's padlocked or otherwise locked on the outside?

□ Yes □ No

Where exit doors open directly onto any street, alley, or other area where vehicles may be operated, are adequate barriers and warnings provided to prevent employees from stepping into the path of traffic?

□ Yes □ No

Are doors that swing in both directions and are located between rooms where there is frequent traffic equipped with glass viewing panels?



Appendix D

Industrial Insulation Supply Flammable and Combustible Material Checklist

Use this checklist to evaluate Industrial Insulation Supply’s compliance with OSHA's standards on flammable and combustible materials: □Yes □No

Are combustible scrap, debris, and waste materials such as oily rags stored in covered metal receptacles and removed from the worksite promptly?

□Yes □No

Are approved containers and tanks used for the storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids?

□Yes □No

Are all connections on drums and combustible liquid piping vapor and liquid tight?

□Yes □No

Are all flammable liquids kept in closed containers when not in use?

□Yes □No

Are metal drums of flammable liquids electrically grounded during dispensing?

□Yes □No

Do storage rooms for flammable and combustible liquids have appropriate ventilation systems?

□Yes □No

Are NO SMOKING signs posted on liquefied petroleum gas tanks?

□Yes □No

Are all solvent wastes and flammable liquids kept in fire-resistant covered containers until they are removed from the worksite?

□Yes □No

Is vacuuming used whenever possible rather than blowing or sweeping combustible dust?

□Yes □No

Are fuel gas cylinders and oxygen cylinders separated by distances or fire-resistant barriers while in storage?

□Yes □No

Are fire extinguishers appropriate for the materials in the areas where they are mounted?*

□Yes □No

Are appropriate fire extinguishers mounted within 75 feet of outside areas containing flammable liquids and within 10 feet of any inside storage area for such materials?*


□Yes □No

Are extinguishers free from obstruction or blockage?*

□Yes □No Are all extinguishers serviced, maintained, and tagged at least once a year?*

□Yes □No

Are all extinguishers fully charged and in their designated places?*

□Yes □No

Where sprinkler systems are permanently installed, are the nozzle heads directed or arranged so that water will not be sprayed into operating electrical switchboards and equipment?

□Yes □No

Are NO SMOKING signs posted in areas where flammable or combustible materials are used or stored?

□Yes □No

Are safety cans utilized for dispensing flammable or combustible liquids at the point of use?

□Yes □No

Are all spills of flammable or combustible liquids cleaned up promptly?

□Yes □No

Are storage tanks adequately vented to prevent the development of an excessive vacuum or pressure that could result from filling, emptying, or temperature changes?

*(NOTE: Use of fire extinguishers is based on company policy regarding employee fire fighting in your Emergency Action Plan and local fire code.)



Welding, Cutting, & Hotwork

Operations Program


Table of Contents

Welding, Cutting, & Hotwork Operations Program ............................................................. 205

Purpose ............................................................................................................................. 205

Scope ................................................................................................................................ 205

Definitions ........................................................................................................................ 205

Key Responsibilities ........................................................................................................... 206 Managers and Supervisors ................................................................................................. 206 Employees ......................................................................................................................... 206

Procedure ......................................................................................................................... 207 General ............................................................................................................................. 207 Fire Prevention Measures .................................................................................................. 208 Confined Space .................................................................................................................. 209 Fumes, Gases and Dust ...................................................................................................... 211 Personal Protection ........................................................................................................... 211 Cleaning Compounds ......................................................................................................... 213 Cylinders ........................................................................................................................... 215 Arc Welding and Cutting .................................................................................................... 216 Resistance Welding ........................................................................................................... 217 Transmission Pipeline ........................................................................................................ 218 Pressure testing: ................................................................................................................ 218 Oxygen Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting: ............................................................................... 218 Fire Watch Requirements .................................................................................................. 219 First Aid Equipment ........................................................................................................... 219

Training ............................................................................................................................. 220


Welding, Cutting, & Hotwork Operations Program

Purpose

The purpose of this program is to assure a safe work environment during welding, cutting, and hot work operations.

Scope

This program is applicable to all employees directly involved or assisting in the welding, cutting and hot work operations. When work is performed on a no owned or operated site, the operator's program shall take precedence, however, this document covers INDUSTRIAL INSULATION SUPPLY, LTD. employees and contractors and shall be used on owned premises, or when an operator's program doesn't exist or is less stringent. Operators of equipment should report any equipment defect or safety hazards and discontinue use of equipment until its safety has been assured. Repairs shall be made only by qualified personnel.

If fire hazards cannot be taken to a safe place or guards cannot be used to confine heat, sparks, slag and protect the immovable fire hazards, the welding and cutting shall not be performed. Individuals performing welding/cutting must be suitably trained in the safe operations of their equipment and the safe use of the process.

Definitions

Welding/Hot Work Procedures - any activity which results in sparks, fire, molten slag, or hot material which has the potential to cause fires or explosions.

Examples of Hot Work - Cutting, Brazing, Soldering, Thawing Pipes, Grinding, using an electric tool in a hazardous area and Welding.

Special Hazard Occupancies - any area containing Flammable Liquids, Dust Accumulation, Gases, Plastics, Rubber and Paper Products.

Hazards - includes, but not limited to the following; fires and explosions, skin burns, welding "blindness", and respiratory hazards from fumes and smoke.


Key Responsibilities Managers and Supervisors

* Determine if its property is safe for welding and cutting operations.

* Establish safe areas for welding and cutting operations.

* Provide training for all employees whose task includes heat, spark or flame producing operations such as welding, brazing, or grinding.

* Develop and monitor effective hot work procedures.

* Provide safe equipment for hot work.

* Provide proper and effective PPE for all hot work.

* Monitor all hot work operations.

* Ensure all hot work equipment and PPE are in safe working order.

* Operators of equipment should report any equipment defect or safety hazards and discontinue use of equipment until its safety has been assured. Repairs shall be made only by qualified personnel.

* Allow only trained and authorized employees to conduct hot work and conduct inspections of the hot work area before operations begin.

* Ensure assigned fire watchers are trained in the use of fire extinguishing equipment and familiar with the facilities for sounding an alarm in the event of a fire.

* Ensure permits are used for all hot work outside authorized areas.

Employees

* Follow all hot work procedures.

* Properly use appropriate hot work PPE.

* Inspect all hot work equipment before use.


* Report any equipment problems or unsafe conditions. If fire hazards cannot be taken to a safe place or guards cannot be used to confine heat, sparks, slag and protect the immovable fire hazards, the welding/cutting shall not be performed.

Procedure General

A hot work permit must be completed before performing hot work. Precautions that are to be taken shall be in the form of a written permit. Before cutting or welding is permitted the area shall be inspected and a written permit shall be used to authorize welding and cutting operations.

Where practicable all combustibles shall be relocated at least 35 feet from the work site. Where relocation is impractical, combustibles shall be protected with flameproof covers, shielded with metal, guards, curtains, or wet down the material to help prevent ignition of material.

Ducts, conveyor systems, and augers that might carry sparks to distant combustibles shall be protected or shut down.

Where cutting or welding is done near walls, partitions, ceilings, or openings in the floor (grating, manholes, etc.), fire-resistant shields or guards shall be provided to prevent ignition.

If welding is to be done on a metal wall, partition, ceiling, or solid decking/flooring, precautions shall be taken to prevent ignition of combustibles on the other side, due to conduction or radiation of heat. Where combustibles cannot be relocated on the opposite side of the work, a fire watch person shall be provided on the opposite side of the work.

Welding shall not be attempted on a metal partition, wall, and ceiling or decking/flooring constructed of combustible sandwich panels.

Cutting or welding on pipes or other metal in contact with combustible walls, partitions, floors, ceilings, or roofs shall not be undertaken if the work is close enough to cause ignition by combustion.

Cutting or welding shall not be permitted in the following situations:

* In areas not authorized by management.


* In sprinkled buildings while such protection is impaired.

* In the presence of potentially explosive atmospheres, e.g. flammables.

* In areas near the storage of large quantities of exposed, readily ignitable materials.

* In areas where there is dust accumulation of greater than 1/16 inch within 35 feet of the area where welding/hot work will be conducted.

* All dust accumulation shall be cleaned up before welding or hot work is permitted.

Whenever welding or cutting is performed in locations where other than a minor fire might develop or any of the conditions mentioned above cannot be met, a fire watch shall be provided.

* The fire watch shall be provided during and for a minimum of 1/2 hour past the completion of the welding project.

* The fire watch shall be trained in the use of fire extinguishers and the facility's alarm system.

* During this time the fire watch will have appropriate fire extinguishers readily available.

* Suitable extinguishers shall be provided and maintained ready for instant use.

* A hot-work permit will be issued on all welding or cutting outside of the designated welding area.

Fire Prevention Measures

A designated welding area shall be established to meet the following requirements:

* Floors swept and cleaned of combustibles within 35 feet of work area.

* Flammable and combustible liquids and material will be kept 35 feet from work area.

* Adequate ventilation providing 20 air changes per hour.


* At least one 10 pound dry chemical fire extinguisher shall be within access of 35 feet of the work area.

* Protective dividers such as welding curtains or noncombustible walls will be provided to contain sparks and slag to the combustible free area.

Requirements for welding conducted outside the designated welding area:

* Portable welding curtains or shields must be used to protect other workers in the welding area.

* A hot-work permit must be completed and complied with prior to initiating welding operations.

* Respiratory protection is mandatory unless an adequate monitored airflow away from the welder and others present can be established and maintained.

* Plastic materials must be covered with welding tarps during welding procedures.

* Fire Watch must be provided for all hot-work operations.

* After welding operations are completed, the welder shall mark the hot metal or provide some other means of warning other workers.

Confined Space

* A space that Is large enough and so configured that an employee can bodily enter and perform assigned work;

* Has limited or restricted means for entry or exit (for example, tanks, vessels, coolers, storage bins, hoppers, vaults, and pits are spaces that may have limited means of entry); and

* Is not designed for continuous occupancy.

Refer to INDUSTRIAL INSULATION SUPPLY LTD's Confined Space Program before commencing any welding, cutting, and/or brazing operations in an area meeting the requirements of a confined space.

Ventilation is a prerequisite to work in confined spaces.


When welding or cutting is being performed in any confined spaces, the gas cylinders and welding machines shall be left on the outside. Before operations are started, heavy portable equipment mounted on wheels shall be securely blocked to prevent accidental movement.

When a welder must enter a confined space through a manhole or other small opening, means shall be provided for quickly removing him in case of an emergency.

* When safety belts and lifelines are used for this purpose, they shall be so attached to the welder's body that it cannot be jammed in a small exit opening.

* An attendant with a preplanned rescue procedure shall be stationed outside to observe the welder at all times and be capable of putting rescue operations into effect.

When arc welding is to be suspended for any substantial period of time, such as during lunch or overnight, all electrodes shall be removed from the holders and the holders carefully located so that accidental contact cannot occur and the machine shall be disconnected from the power source.

In order to eliminate the possibility of gas escaping through leaks of improperly closed valves, when gas welding or cuffing, the torch valves shall be closed and the fuel-gas and oxygen supply to the torch positively shut off at some point outside the confined area whenever the torch is not to be used for a substantial period of time, such as during lunch hour or overnight. If practical, the torch and hose shall also be removed from the confined space.

When welding must be performed in a space entirely screened on all sides, the screens shall be so arranged that no serious restriction of ventilation exists. It is desirable to have the screens so mounted that they are about 2 feet (0.61 m) above the floor unless the work is performed at so low a level that the screen must be extended nearer to the floor to protect nearby workers from the glare of welding.

A fixed enclosure shall have a top and not less than two sides which surround the welding or cutting operations, and a rate of airflow sufficient to maintain a velocity away from the welder of not less than 100 linear feet (30 m) per minute.

All welding and cutting operations carried on in confined spaces shall be adequately ventilated to prevent the accumulation of toxic materials or possible oxygen deficiency. This applies not only to the welder, but also to helpers and other


personnel in the immediate vicinity. All air withdrawn will be replaced with air that is clean.

In circumstances for which it is impossible to provide such ventilation, airline respirators or hose masks approved for this purpose by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) will be provided. In areas immediately hazardous to life, a full-face piece, positive pressure, self-contained breathing apparatus or a combination full-face piece, positive pressure supplied-air respirator with an auxiliary, self-contained air supply approved by NIOSH must be used.

Where welding operations are carried on in confined spaces and where welders and helpers are provided with hose masks, hose masks with blowers or self-contained breathing equipment, a worker shall be stationed on the outside of such confined spaces to ensure the safety of those working within.

Fumes, Gases and Dust

Fumes produced by some welding processes can be toxic and may require source extraction. An assessment of the work to be performed must be completed before each job is undertaken. Fumes generally contain particles from the material being welded. Welding fumes can have an acute effect on the respiratory system.

Any welding, cutting or burning of lead base metals, zinc, cadmium, mercury, fluorides, beryllium or exotic metals or paints not listed here that could produce dangerous fumes shall have proper ventilation or respiratory protection. This includes inert-gas metal-arc welding or oxygen cutting of stainless steel.

Welders and helpers will refer to INDUSTRIAL INSULATION SUPPLY, LTD’s Respiratory Protection Program to determine the appropriate respiratory protection to be used during welding operations.

All welding and cutting operations shall be adequately ventilated to prevent the accumulation of toxic materials. This applies not only to the welder, but also to helpers and other personnel in the immediate vicinity.

Personal Protection

Helmets and hand shields shall be made of a material, which is an insulator for heat and electricity. Helmets, shields, and goggles shall not be readily flammable and shall be capable of withstanding sterilization.


Helmets and hand shields shall be arranged to protect the face, neck and ears from direct radiant energy from the arc.

Helmets shall be provided with filter plates and cover plates designed for easy removal.

All parts shall be constructed of a material, which will not readily corrode or discolor the skin.

Goggles shall be ventilated to prevent fogging of the lenses as much as practicable.

All glass for lenses shall be tempered, substantially free from scratches, air bubbles, waves and other flaws. Except when a lens is ground to provide proper optical vision correction, the front and rear surfaces of lenses and windows shall be smooth and parallel.

Lenses shall bear some permanent distinctive marking which may readily identify the source and shade.

The following is a guide for the selection of the proper shade numbers. These recommendations may be varied to suit the individual's needs.

Welding Operation Shade Number

Shielded metal — arc welding 1/16, 3/32, 1/8-5/32 inch electrodes 10

Gas-shielded arc welding (nonferrous) 1/16, 3/32, 5/32 inch electrodes 11

Gas-shielded arc welding (ferrous) 1/16, 3/32, 1/8, 5/32 electrodes 12

Shielded metal arc welding: 3/16 7/32,1/4 inch electrodes 12 5/16, 3/8-inch electrodes 14

Atomic hydrogen welding 10 – 14

Carbon arc welding 14

Soldering 2

Torch brazing 3 or 4


Light cutting, hp to 1 inch 3 or 4

Medium cutting, 1 inch to 6 inches 4 or 5

Healy cutting, 6 inches or over 5 or 6

Gas welding (light) up to 1/8 inch 4 or 5

Gas welding (medium) 1/8 - 1/2 inch 5 or 6

Gas welding (heavy) 1/2 inch or over 6 or 8

NOTE:

In gas welding or oxygen cutting where the torch produces a high yellow light, it is desirable to use a filter or lens that absorbs the yellow or sodium line in the visible light of the operation. All filter lenses and plates shall meet the test for transmission of radiant energy prescribed in ANSI Z87.1 — 1968 — American National standard Practice for Occupational and Educational Eye and face Protection. Where the work permits the welder to be enclosed in an individual booth painted with a finish of low reflectivity such as zinc oxide (an important factor for absorbing ultraviolet radiation) and lamp black, or shall be enclosed with noncombustible screens similarly painted. Booths and screens shall permit circulation of air at floor level. Workers or other persons adjacent to the welding areas shall be protected from the rays by noncombustible or flameproof screens or shields or shall be required to wear appropriate goggles.

Adequate hand protection and clothing must be used to protect the body from welding hazards.

Cleaning Compounds

In the use of cleaning materials, because of their possible toxicity or flammability, appropriate precautions such as manufacturer instructions shall be followed.

* Degreasing and other cleaning operations involving chlorinated hydrocarbons shall be so located that no vapors from these operations will reach or be drawn into the atmosphere surrounding any welding operation.


* In addition, trichloroethylene and perchloroethylene shall be kept out of atmospheres penetrated by the ultraviolet radiation of gas-shielded welding operations.

Oxygen cutting, using a chemical flux, iron powder or gas shielded arc cutting for stainless steel shall be performed using mechanical ventilation adequate to remove the fumes generated.


Cylinders

Compressed gas cylinders shall be DOT-approved and legibly marked near the shoulder of the cylinder for the purpose of identifying the gas content with either the chemical or trade name of the gas.

* All compressed gas cylinder connections must comply with ANSI B57. 1-1965 Standards.

* Compressed gas cylinders shall be secured in an upright position at all times except, if necessary, for short periods of time while cylinders are actually being hoisted or carried.

All cylinders shall be kept away from sources of heat and from radiators and piping systems that may be used for grounding purposes. Cylinders and cylinder valves including couplings and regulators shall be kept free from oily or greasy substances and must not be handled with gloves or rags in the same condition.

Stored oxygen cylinders shall be kept at least 20 feet from the fuel gas cylinders or combustible materials, especially oil or grease, or separated by a non-combustible barrier at least 5 feet high with a fire rating of at least one-half hour. All empty cylinders shall have closed valves. Valve protection caps shall always be in place and hand-tight except when cylinders are in use or connected for use.

Cylinders shall not be kept in unventilated enclosures such as lockers and cupboards.

Fuel gas cylinders stored inside buildings shall be limited to a total capacity of 2000 cubic feet (300 pounds) of liquefied petroleum gas, except for those in actual use or attached ready for use.

All acetylene cylinders shall be stored valve-end up.

Assigned storage spaces shall be located where cylinders cannot be knocked over or damaged by falling objects or subject to tampering by unauthorized persons.

* Back flow protection shall be provided by an approved device that will prevent oxygen from flowing into the fuel-gas system or fuel from flowing into the oxygen system.


* An approved device that will prevent flame from passing into the fuel-gas system shall provide flashback protection.

* An approved pressure-relief device set at the appropriate pressure shall provide backpressure protection.

Special care must be taken when transporting gas cylinders:

* Cylinders must be secured with valve cap installed.

* Cylinders shall not be lifted by the valve protection caps, the regulators must be removed and cylinders shall not be dropped or permitted to strike each other.

* Removed regulators must be carried in the cab of the vehicle.

* Cylinders shall not be tampered with nor should any attempt be made to repair them.

* They shall be handled carefully - rough handling, knocks, or falls are liable to damage the cylinder, valve or safety device and cause leakage.

Safety devices shall not be tampered with.

Arc Welding and Cutting

All personnel operating, installing, and maintaining welding equipment shall be qualified or trained to operate and maintain such equipment.

* All workmen assigned to operate or maintain equipment shall be familiar with and electrical welding equipment shall be chosen for safe operation and comply with applicable Requirements for Electric Arc Welding Standards to include: 29 CFR 1910.254, 29 CFR 1910.252 (a)(b) (c) and if gas shielded arc welding is done the must be familiar with the American Welding Society Standard A6-1-1966.

o Arc welding equipment must be designed to meet conditions such as exposure to corrosive fumes, excessive humidity, excessive oil vapor, flammable gasses, abnormal vibration or shock, excessive dust and seacoast or shipboard conditions.

o It shall be operated at recommended voltage in accordance to the manufacturer recommendations.


o All leads shall be periodically inspected and replaced if insulation is broken or splices are unprotected.

o Leads shall not be repaired with electrical tape.

* All ground connections shall be checked to determine that they are mechanically strong and electrically adequate for the required current.

A disconnecting switch or controller shall be provided at or near each welding machine along with over current protection.

All direct current machines shall be connected with the same polarity and all alternating current machines connected to the same phase of the supply circuit and with the same polarity.

* To prevent electrical contact with personnel, all electrode holders shall be placed where they do not make contact with persons, conducting objects or the fuel of compressed gas tanks.

* All cables with splices within 10 feet of the holder shall not be used.

If the object to be welded or cut cannot readily be moved, all moveable fire hazards should be removed.

If an object to be welded or cut cannot be moved and if all the hire hazards cannot be removed, then guards shall be used to confine the heat sparks and slag and to protect the immovable fire hazards.

Resistance Welding

All personnel operating, installing, and maintaining welding equipment shall be qualified or trained to operate and maintain such equipment.

* Voltage, interlocks, guarding, grounding and shields shall be in accordance with manufacturer recommendations.

* Precautions such as flash guarding, ventilation and shields shall be provided to control flashes, toxic elements and metal fumes.



Transmission Pipeline

When arc welding is performed in wet conditions, or under conditions of high humidity, special protection against electric shock shall be supplied.

Pressure testing:

* In pressure testing of pipelines, the workers and the public shall be protected against injury by the blowing out of closures or other pressure restraining devices.

* Protection shall be provided against expulsion of loose dirt that may have become trapped in the pipe.

The welded construction of transmission pipelines shall be conducted in accordance with the Standard for Welding Pipelines and Related Facilities, API Std. 1104-1998.

Oxygen Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting:

Only approved apparatuses such as torches, regulators or pressure-reducing valves, setting generators and manifolds shall be used:

* Mixtures of fuel gases and air or oxygen may be explosive and must be guarded against.

* All hoses and hose connections shall comply with the Compressed Gas Association and Rubber Manufacturers' Associations' applicable standards.

* Workers in charge of the oxygen or fuel-gas supply equipment, including generators, shall be instructed and judged competent by the INDUSTRIAL INSULATION SUPPLY, LTD before being left in charge.



Fire Watch Requirements

A fire watch shall be under these conditions as a minimum and when welding, cutting, brazing and/or soldering is performed near combustible materials and/or locations where fire may develop:

* Locations where other than a minor fire might develop.

* Combustible materials are closer than 35 feet to the point of operation.

* Combustibles that are 35 feet or more away but are easily ignited.

* Wall or floor openings within a 35 feet radius of exposed combustible materials.

* Combustible materials are adjacent to the opposite side of metal partitions, ceilings or roofs.

Fire watch personnel shall be maintained at least a half an hour (30 minutes) after welding or cutting operations have been completed and fire watchers shall have fire extinguishers readily available. Assigned fire watchers will be trained in the use of fire extinguishing equipment and familiar with the facilities for sounding an alarm in the event of a fire.

First Aid Equipment

First aid equipment shall be available at all times. All injuries shall be reported as soon as possible for medical attention. First aid shall be rendered until medical attention can be provided.


Training

Training shall include:

* Position Responsibilities

* Cutters, welders and their supervisors must be suitably trained in the safe operations of their equipment and the safe use of the process.

* Fire Watch Responsibilities - specifically, the fire watch must know:

o That their ONLY duty is Fire Watch.

o When they can terminate the watch.

o How to use the provided fire extinguisher(s).

o Be familiar with facilities and how to activate fire alarm, if fire is beyond the incipient stage.

o Operator Responsibilities

o Contractor Responsibilities

o Documentation requirements

o Respirator Usage requirements

o Fire Extinguisher training.


General Waste Management

Program


Table of Contents

General Waste Management ............................................................................................. 223 General Information .......................................................................................................... 223 Walk-Around Assessment .................................................................................................. 224 Storage and Scrap Areas .................................................................................................... 224 Chemical Storage ............................................................................................................... 225 Aisles, Walkways, and Floor ............................................................................................... 225 Production or Shop Areas .................................................................................................. 225 Warehousing ..................................................................................................................... 226 General Outside Area ........................................................................................................ 226 Training ............................................................................................................................. 226


General Waste Management Good housekeeping is a necessary requirement for maintaining safety at all workplaces. Clean and tidy work sites hold fewer hazards for all employees. Accidents and injuries are avoided and productivity improved where good housekeeping is a daily occurrence.

General Information Good housekeeping is possibly the most visible evidence of management and employee concern for safety and health on a day-to-day basis. An orderly workplace contributes to a safe working environment by minimizing obstacles and potential safety and health threats such as spills, trip hazards, etc.

Reasons for housekeeping:

• Prevents accidents. • Prevents fire. • Saves time. • Gives control to employees. • Increases production. • Gives employees the freedom to move. • Gives employees pride. • Protects products and equipment. • Reduces waste.

No program can be successful without employee participation. Employees shall be trained in housekeeping procedures.

Industrial Insulation Supply, LTD. will estimate the waste that will be generated prior to work being performed so that the need for containers and waste removal, if necessary, can be determined. If the same wastes or scrap materials are generated for every project. The nature of the work of insulators will generate a limited amounts of excess materials and remnants. Therefore, good housekeeping and adequate means of disposal is paramount on the jobsite.

Whenever possible, Industrial Insulation Supply, LTD. encourages proper segregation of waste materials to ensure opportunities for reuse or recycling. Every opportunity will be made to reuse and recycle when the service is available. .


Walk-Around Assessment • The General Foreman will walk around the facility for an assessment to identify main

housekeeping issues. • Employees will look for a lack of order, unremoved spills or obstructions or other hazards due to

poor organization or poor housekeeping. • Employees working in each area will identify and recommend corrective actions for their area. • Grounds will be inspected for refuse or an untidy appearance due to storing materials

haphazardly. • In addition, they will check the OSHA Form 300 to see if one or more incidents such as slips,

trips, falls or other types of accidents were related in some way to poor housekeeping. • Any hazards found need to be addressed. The nature of the hazard will dictate the speed with

which the hazard is addressed. A procedure should be developed to follow up on all noted hazards.

• Employees will be instructed on the proper disposal method for wastes. This will include general instruction on disposal of non-hazardous wastes, trash, or scrap materials. If wastes generated are classified as hazardous, employees must be trained to ensure proper disposal. Methods will vary based upon jobsite units.

• Copies of the walk-around assessment will be maintained by the safety coordinator and distributed among management.

Storage and Scrap Areas The method of storage and materials handling requires the following housekeeping measures:

Open yard storage housekeeping procedures include:

• Combustible materials must be piled paying attention to the stability of piles and in no case higher than 20 feet.

• Driveways between and around combustible storage piles must be at least 15 feet wide and maintained free from accumulation of rubbish, equipment or other articles or materials. Driveways must be spaced so a maximum grid system unit of 50 feet by 150 feet is produced.

• The entire storage site must be kept free from accumulation of unnecessary combustible materials. Weeds and grass must be kept down and a regular procedure provided for the periodic cleanup of the entire area.

• When there is a danger of an underground fire, that land must not be used for combustible or flammable storage.

• The method of piling must be solid wherever possible and in orderly, regular piles. No combustible material may be stored outdoors within 10 feet of a building or structure.

Indoor storage housekeeping measures:

• Storage may not obstruct, or adversely affect, means of exit. • All materials must be stored, handled and piled with due regard to their fire characteristics. • Non-compatible materials that may create a fire hazard must be segregated by a barrier having

a fire resistance of at least one hour. • Material must be piled to minimize the spread of fire internally and to permit convenient access

for firefighting. Stable piling shall be maintained at all times. Aisle space shall be maintained to


safely accommodate the widest vehicle that may be used within the building for firefighting purposes.

• Clearance of at least 36 inches must be maintained between the top level of the stored material and the sprinkler deflectors.

• Clearance must be maintained around lights and heating units to prevent ignition of combustible materials.

• A clearance of 24 inches must be maintained around the path of travel of fire doors unless a barricade is provided, in which case no clearance is needed. Material must not be stored within 36 inches of a fire door opening.

Chemical Storage Flammable and combustible substances are stored in the following storage areas:

• Flammable and combustible substance storage is not allowed in office areas unless it is required for maintenance and operation of building and storage shall be limited to less than 20 gallons of a flammable or combustible chemical. Flammable and combustible substances are stored as follows:

Aisles, Walkways, and Floor • Provide sufficient safe clearances and access to any and all work stations, work areas, fire aisles,

fire extinguishers, fire blankets, electrical disconnects, safety showers, other emergency aids, doors and access to stairways.

• Clearly mark to distinguish walkways from areas not for pedestrian traffic. • Keep aisles and walkways free of physical obstructions that would prevent access, including

path-blocking objects, liquid or solid spills and other obstructions. • Keep aisles at least three feet wide where necessary for reasons of access to doors, windows, or

standpipe connections. • Keep stairs clean, dry, free of waste, well-lit and provided with adequate hand rails and treads

that are in good condition. • Keep floors clean, dry (dry as possible), slip-resistant, free of waste, unnecessary material, oil

and grease, protruding nails, splinters, holes or loose boards. • Provide an adequate number of waste receptacles at accessible locations throughout all work

areas.

Production or Shop Areas • Maintain adequate lighting systems in a clean and efficient manner and replace bulbs as soon as

possible after failure. • Properly maintain walls. • Keep windows clean by washing them regularly. • Keep blinds clean by washing regularly. • Properly maintain doors and windows in a good working order and repair any damage to doors

and windows as soon as possible. • Provide adequate ventilation to all work areas to keep air free of dust and other contaminants.


• Maintain and clean all ventilation systems and HVAC systems at regular intervals.

Warehousing • Keep all loading dock areas free of unnecessary materials. • Have emergency spill kits and other spill clean-up equipment and materials available in the

loading dock area. • Clean up spills as soon as they occur. • Keep all overhead doors clean and free of rust or dirt at hinges.

General Outside Area • Keep the parts of buildings that are visible to public roads cleaned by washing them at regular

intervals. • Keep the other parts of buildings cleaned at regular intervals. • Keep all doors and loading docks completely free of debris, shrubs or other obstructions. • Maintain visibility through all windows by washing at regular intervals. • Keep doors and windows properly maintained. • Repair any damage to doors and windows at regular intervals. • Provide any stairs or platforms adjacent to or leading into the building(s) with adequate rails,

adequate treads, and an area clean and free of materials. • Keep grounds neat and orderly, free of refuse and unnecessary materials. • Store materials outdoors only in designated areas. • Provide designated walkways, preferably paved and kept clear of snow, ice, materials or any

other physical hazards. • Provide a lighting system that is adequate to allow employees to navigate around the grounds as

necessary at dusk and after dark. • Maintain a neat landscaping appearance. Trim lawn, trees and shrubs in such a way as to

minimize any possible safety hazards. • Trim grass short enough to prevent trip hazards to employees. • Prevent trees and shrubs from obstructing doors and windows.

Training All employees, including maintenance and contractor employees, need to fully understand the safety and health hazards of poor housekeeping and improper chemical storage to protect themselves. Hazard communication training will help employees be more knowledgeable about the chemicals they work with as well as familiarize them with reading and understanding SDSs. Employees will be trained in safe work practices, hazard reporting and other areas pertinent to housekeeping.


Hazard Communication/HAZCOM Written Program


Hazard Communication (HAZCOM) Safety Program

The Hazard Communication Program’s purpose is to protect employees from exposure to hazardous chemicals that could harm their health and to help assure the evaluation and transmission of information concerning chemicals used in the workplace. The content of this program is designed to meet the requirements of OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200. This program sets uniform guidelines to be used as a minimum.

Responsibilities

The Company Owner/President Required to establish a written, comprehensive hazard communication program that includes:

1. Material Safety Data Sheets (SDS) 2. Hazardous chemical lists 3. Provisions for container labeling 4. Informing and training our employees, and 5. Informing contractors of hazards onsite

Supervisors Coordinate and meet all requirements of this program.

Employees Responsible for following the Hazard Communication Program requirements.

Chemical Inventory

A chemical inventory must be performed for all chemicals used in the workplace. This is not limited to just liquids, but could also include solids, mists, dusts, gases, fumes, vapors and biological constituents. Those items purchased and used in the same manner and quantity as would be in a residential setting (i.e. White Out, glass cleaner, etc.) do not have to be part of this inventory.


The inventory shall list the chemical name, department used in, storage areas, the quantity and the SDS date.

Chemical Name Department Storage Area Quantity SDS Date

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Hazardous Chemical List


Hazardous chemicals present at worksites and for which SDSs are on file should be listed in the front of the SDS manual. The list should have both the manufacturer's name and the trade names of each chemical. Any new chemical received should be added to the list immediately. The safety officer will be responsible for maintaining the chemical list.

Material Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

SDSs prepared by the chemicals manufacturer and sent by the supplier shall be used to provide information to the employees. The safety officer has the responsibility of ensuring SDSs are received on all purchased hazardous chemicals upon receipt of the product. When SDSs are not received, a letter should be sent or a telephone call placed to the manufacturer requesting the SDS. A record of all correspondence and phone calls will be kept to comply with state and federal regulations covering these requirements.

Copies of SDSs are to be kept on file at Job Trailer are available for employee review at any time. SDSs should also be located in the jobsite trailer or in company vehicle. Any missing, incomplete or inaccurate SDSs are to be reported to the safety officer who will order an updated copy from the manufacturer. SDSs should be retained for 30 years as part of medical records retention rules under 29 CFR 1910.1020.

SDS Requirements

Obtain from distributor or manufacturer.

Written in English. You can also obtain other languages, but we must have an English version available. Readily accessible within employee work area. They can be electronic, but employee must know how to obtain, and they must be available should there be loss of power.

It’s recommended to keep the lists forever. They may be used for legal purposes should an exposure occur with an old chemical.

Establish an SDS renewal plan that best fits our work place–annual, quarterly, every shipment. We must update the data sheets every three years. If there are no changes, then indicate on current copy that an attempt was made to obtain a new copy.

There is no standard format, but the SDS must list the following:

Chemical identity on label

Chemical and common name

Chemical and common name of all ingredients if it’s a mixture


Physical and chemical characteristics

Physical hazards

Health hazards

Routes of entry

Exposure limits

Carcinogen or not

Precautions for safe handling and use

Hazard control measures

Emergency and first aid procedures

Date of preparation or last change

Contact information of manufacturer

Labeling


For hazardous chemicals purchased from suppliers, our company relies on labeling information provided by the suppliers. Existing labels will not be removed or defaced unless the container is immediately relabeled with the trade name and hazard warnings. Missing or defaced labels will be replaced as soon as possible. All employees should report missing or defaced labels to their supervisor immediately.

When hazardous chemicals are transferred from the original container to transfer/use containers, the latter must be labeled with trade name and hazard warnings.

Labels for transfer/use containers will either be obtained from the supplier or will be prepared by the safety officer.

The safety officer will be responsible for labeling containers.

Labeling Requirements

Each container must be labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of hazardous chemicals contained therein, and must show hazard warnings appropriate for employee protection. The hazard warning can be any type of message, words, pictures or symbols that provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemical(s) in the container and the targeted organs affected, if applicable. Labels must be legible, in English (plus other languages, if desired) and prominently displayed.

Informing and Training Employees General Training

All current employees subject to exposure to hazardous chemicals will receive basic training on the following topics:

The Hazard Communication Standard.

Description of SDSs and how to read them.

Container labels or other forms of warning and how to read and interpret hazard information.

Location and availability of this program.

Location and availability of the Hazardous Chemical list and SDSs for review.

General methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence of a hazardous chemical.

Specific Training


Employees must be trained in the hazards and protective measures for each hazard to which they have significant potential for exposure.

Employees must be informed when new hazards are introduced in their work area and trained on correct handling and work procedures involving the product.

Employees will be provided with personal protective equipment and properly trained in its use when conditions warrant its use or when an employee requests it.

When non-routine tasks are to be performed by employees, they shall review chemical hazards associated with the process with their supervisor prior to commencement of the task. Training will be conducted covering safe use of the chemicals involved, hazards of exposure and protective equipment use to prevent exposure to the chemicals.

Training Documentation

Document the date, time, topic covered and who attended.

General employee training is ideal during the new employee safety orientation.

Have a detailed session for those who work or handle the hazardous chemicals.


Chemicals can be explained and grouped together or a session on each chemical can be held.

No time length is required for the session.

Designate person(s) responsible for conducting training.

Document the format of the program (audio visual, classroom, etc.).

Informing Subcontractors

Before a contractor is to initiate work, they should be provided the following:

A list of the chemicals in the area where they will be working.

Copies of any SDSs they request for further review.

The location of additional information as needed during the visit.

The contractor must provide a copy of the SDSs they will be using at the worksite.

The supervisor must inform employees of the chemical hazards associated with the contractor's work and have SDSs available for review if requested.

The contractor shall sign the certificate verifying the above requirements have been met.


Visiting Contractor Hazard Communication Regulation Awareness Form

I certify that as an authorized representative of my company, I have been given or shown a copy of the Industrial Insulation Supply hazardous chemical list, shown any SDSs I requested and informed as to how I can get additional information if required. Furthermore, I have (or my company has) provided Industrial Insulation Supply with a hazardous chemical list and SDSs for all chemicals my company will bring to a jobsite.

Industrial Insulation Supply

Company Name

Nathan Painter__________________________________

Authorized Representative

_______________________________________________

Date


Hazard Communication Program Employee Training Acknowledgment

Nathan Painter, Instructor

Date

The undersigned employees of Industrial Insulation Supply acknowledge they have received hazard training (includes initial, non-routine task, and/or retraining) on the Hazard Communication Program and they have received instruction on the current hazardous chemicals in their work area, how to read the SDSs and interpret hazard information, and protective measures to use with chemicals in use in their area.

Name/Signature


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