post-natural disaster construction safety
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POST-NATURAL DISASTER CONSTRUCTION SAFETY. UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA 2008. English/Spanish Low-Literacy Worker Safety Training for “Focus Four” Disaster Reconstruction Hazards. This course development training have been sponsored by a Susan Harwood Training Grant. HURRICANE. TORNADO. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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POST-NATURAL DISASTER CONSTRUCTION SAFETY
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA2008
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English/Spanish Low-Literacy Worker Safety Training for “Focus Four” Disaster Reconstruction Hazards
• This course development training have been sponsored by a Susan Harwood Training Grant.
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HURRICANE
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TORNADO
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STORM SURGE
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FLOOD
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MEDICAL PREPARATION
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MEDICAL PRE-SCREENING
HEALTH ISSUES:
• PRE-EXISTING HEALTH ISSUES
• DISEASE– Hepatitis B– Tetanus– Cholera– Meningococcal– Rabies
PREPARATIONS:
• PRE-SCREENING
• INNOCULATIONS• VACCINATION• TRAIN WORKERS TO
AVOID EXPOSURE
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MEDICAL
ADVERSE CONDITIONS:
• DISTANT MEDICAL SERVICES
• NO EMERGENCY PLAN– Evacuation– Severe Personal Injuries
PREPARATIONS:
• STOCKED FIRST AID & ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF PERSONAL MEDICATIONS
• DEVELOPED PLAN– Planned Route– Emergency Contact Info
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PLANNING FOR ESSENTIALS
• OBTAIN A MAP OF THE AREA IMPACTED BY THE NATURAL DISASTER
• SEND IN A SCOUT TO ASSESS THE SITUATION
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DRINKING WATER
SUPPLY ISSUES:
• SHORTAGE OF DRINKABLE WATER
• CONTAMINATED DRINKING WATER
PREPARATIONS:
• PRE-PACK ADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR EACH MEMBER OF THE TEAM
• BOIL WATER TO REMOVE CONTAMINATS
• LABEL WATER TO PREVENT CONFUSION
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FOODSUPPLY ISSUES:
• SHORTAGE• CONTAMINATED
RATIONS• CLOSED RESTRAUNTS
• LACK OF ICE TO PRESERVE FOOD
PREPARATIONS:• PRE-PACK ADEQUATE
SUPPLIES-MRE’S,Canned & Instant Food
• BRING GRILL OR PORTABLE STOVE
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SANITATION
SUPPLY ISSUES:
• WORKERS EATING AFTER CONTACT WITH HAZARDS
• LIMITED SANITARY FACILITIES
PREPARATIONS:
• ANTIBACTERIAL HAND WASHING SUBSTANCES
• PROVIDE PORTABLE TOILETS• HAND-WASHING FACILITIES
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TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATIONS
ADVERSE CONDITIONS:
• LIMITED ACCOMODATIONS
• NO CLOTHES WASHING FACILITIES
• INACESSABLE ROUTES– Bridges– Highways/Roads
PREPARATIONS:
• RESERVE CLOSEST MOTEL– Tents, RVs & Trailers
• ADEQUATE CLOTHES SUPPLY FOR ENTIRE PLANNED TRIP
• SAFEST PLANNED ROUTE• BACK UP ROUTE
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EQUIPMENT
ADVERSE CONDITIONS:
• NO POWER• NO SECURITY• LIMITED FUEL SUPPLY
• NO SUPPLY STORES
PREPARATIONS:
• GENERATORS• CONEX, LOCKS & CHAINS• ARRANGE FOR SUPPLY
SOURCE• BRING SPARE PARTS
-Multiple spare tires-Belts -Oil
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GENERATOR SAFETY
HAZARDS:
• HEARING DAMAGE
• CONFINED SPACES– Carbon Monoxide
PREPARATIONS:
• HEARING PROTECTION• POSITION GENERATOR TO
MINIMIZE EXPOSURE• NEVER OPERATE INSIDE A
CONFINED SPACE
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CONFINED SPACE
HAZARDS:• INTENSE NOISE LEVELS• COMBUSTIBLES• OXYGEN DEFICIENCY• TOXIC MATERIAL
– Carbon Monoxide– Hydrogen Sulfide– Welding Fumes– Corrosives
PREPARATIONS:• HEARING PROTECTION• CONTINUOUS FORCED AIR
VENTILATION• NO MOTOR OPERATED
MACHINES RUNNING INSIDE• ATTENDANT MONITORING
FROM OUTSIDE• HARNESSES WORN BY
ENTRANTS• RESPIRATORS
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COMMUNICATION
ADVERSE CONDITIONS:
• ACCESS PUBLIC INFORMATION
• LIMITED CELL PHONE RECEPTION
• RECHARGING SOURCE
• EMERGENCY CONTACT
PREPARATIONS:
• BRING A CRANK-OPERATED RADIO
• SATELLITE PHONES, RADIO SYSTEMS
• BRING GENERATOR TO RUN SYSTEMS
• HAVE EMPLOYEE FILL OUT EMERGENCY CONTACT INFO PRIOR TO WORK
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HAZARD CONTROL
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HAZARD CONTROL: MINIMIZE RISK TO WORKERS
1. Eliminate the hazard2. Modify procedures3. Reduce exposure to the hazard4. Utilize appropriate Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE)
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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
• APPROPRIATE CLOTHING• EYE/ HEARING
PROTECTION• HEAD/FOOT/HAND
PROTECTION• RESPIRATORY
PROTECTION• FALL PROTECTION
GEAR:
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PPE:APPROPRIATE CLOTHING
CONCERNS:
• CUTS• ABRASIONS• SKIN IRRITATION• SUNBURN• INSECT BITS
PREPARATIONS:
• LONG SLEEVE SHIRTS??• PANTS• PROTECTIVE SUITS
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PPE: EYE PROTECTION
CONCERNS:
• FLYING DEBRIS• FALLING DEBRIS• DUST• SUNLIGHT• CHEMICALS • FUMES
PREPARATIONS:
• GOGGLES• GLASSES
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PPE: EYE PROTECTION
• OVER 10% OF CONSTRUCTION WORKER INJURIES ARE EYE INJURIES.
• MOST COULD BE PREVENTED BY WEARING PROPER EYE PROTECTION.
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PPE: HEARING PROTECTION
CONCERNS:• LOUD EQUIPMENT
– Heavy Equipment– Generators– Chainsaw– Saws All– Jackhammers– Lawn Mowers– Weed Whackers– Leaf Blowers– Circular Saws
PREPARATIONS:• HEARING PROTECTION
– Ear Plugs– Ear Muffs
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PPE: HEARING PROTECTION
HOURS:• 8• 6• 4• 3• 2• 1.5• 1• .5• .25 OR LESS
SOUND LEVEL, dBA:• 90• 92• 95• 97• 100• 102• 105• 110• 115
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PPE: FOOT PROTECTION
CONCERNS:
• HEAVY EQUIPMENT• FALLING OBJECTS• SHARP DEBRIS• TOXIC
WATER/CHEMICALS• REPTILE BITES
PREPARATIONS:
• STEEL TOE BOOTS• RUBBER BOOTS
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PPE: HEAD PROTECTION
CONCERNS:
• HEAVY EQUIPMENT• FALLING OBJECTS• SHARP DEBRIS
PREPARATIONS:
• HARD HATS
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PPE: HAND PROTECTION
CONCERNS:
• SHARP DEBRIS• TOXIC
WATER/CHEMICALS• REPTILE BITES
PREPARATIONS:
• GLOVES
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PPE:INHALATION PROTECTION
CONCERNS:• ASBESTOS • MOLD SPORES• FUMES & DUST
PREPARATIONS:• IDENTIFY POTENTIAL
ASBESTOS MATERIALS• UTILIZE RESPIRATORS WITH
FRESH FILTERS• WEAR A MOUTH COVER TO
PROTECT FROM DUST
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RESPIRATORSA. B.
C. D.
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MOLD
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MOLD
• MOLD NEEDS THREE CONDITIONS FOR GROWTH:
1. FOOD - It’s everywhere (even in the air) and cannot be controlled.
2. TEMPERATURE - 40º to 100º Fahrenheit
3. MOISTURE or relative humidity above 60%
-Only moisture can be controlled
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MOLD: HEALTH EFFECTS
• SOME PEOPLE ARE ALLERGIC TO CERTAIN TYPES OF MOLD
• THE PRIMARY MEANS OF EXPOSURE IS BY INHALING THE SPORES
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PPE:FALL PROTECTION
CONCERNS:
• UNSTABLE STRUCTURES• ROOFS
PREPARATIONS:
• GUARD RAIL• PROTECTIVE NETS• PERSONAL FALL ARREST
SYSTEM – Anchor– Lanyard– Harness
• ROOF BRACKETS
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EQUIPMENT SAFETYLOCKOUT/TAGOUT
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LADDER SAFETY
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SCAFFOLDING SAFETY
CONCERNS:
• FALLING MATERIAL/TOOLS
• FALLING FROM SCAFFOLDING
• UNSTABLE FOUNDATION
PREPARATIONS:
• ERECT 3.5” TOE BOARD• ENSURE TOP RAIL IS 38”
TO 45” ABOVE PLATFORM SURFACE
• UTILIZE BASE PLATES AND MUD SILLS ON LEVEL GROUND
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SCAFFOLDING SAFETY
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PRE-TASK PLANNING
• WHEN SHOULD PRE-TASK PLANNING MEETINGS BE CONDUCTED?
- BEFORE EVERY NEW TASK
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PRE-TASK PLANNING
• ASSESS THE SITE• IDENTIFY REQUIRED TOOLS• IDENTIFY NUMBER OF PERSONNEL• WHO ACCOMPLISHES WHAT TASKS• CHOOSE METHOD TO COMPLETE THE TASK • WORST CASE SCENARIO• HOW TO PREVENT THE WORST CASE
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SITEWORK
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REPTILES, INSECTS & ANIMALS
• WORKERS SHOULD CONSTANTLY BE AWARE OF PLACES WHERE ANIMALS OR REPTILES COULD BE TAKING SHELTER
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EXPOSED UTILITIES
HAZARDS:
• DOWN POWER LINES
• UNDERGROUND UTILITIES
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:
• CONFIRM WITH POWER COMPANY UTILITIES ARE OFF
• STAY CLEAR• PHONE AHEAD BEFORE
DIGGING
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POWER LINES
• WHAT IS THE MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE FROM POWER LINES?
•10 Feet• Applies to equipment
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TREES/VEGITATION
HAZARDS:• DEBRIS/TREE REMOVAL
• WILDLIFE/INSECTS MAY SCATTER
• UNSAFE EQUIPMENT USAGE
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:• USE SPOTTERS TO WATCH
FOR FALLING LIMBS• UTILIZE QUALIFIED
TRAPPER• BE ATTENTIVE• TRAINED EQUIPMENT
OPERATION– Chainsaw– Saws All
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TREE TRIMMING
CHAINSAW ACCIDENTS
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PERSONAL PROPERTY
HAZARDS:
• DEBRIS CLUTTER IN WORK AREA
• CAR/BOAT STREWN ABOUT
• HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:
• DESIGNATE AN AREA TO PILE RUINED PROPERTY
• CONTACT OWNER IF OPERABLE, REMOVE
• SEPARATE CHEMICALS TO MINIMIZE REACTION
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FLOODING
HAZARDS:
• DISEASE/INFECTION
• DROWNING• INCREASED CHANCES OF
ELECTROCUTION
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:
• KEEP OPEN WOUNDS AWAY FROM STANDING WATER
• DEWATER • ELIMINATE USE OF
ELECTRICITY IN WET AREAS
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ASSESSMENT OF STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY
STRUCTURE ROOF FLOOR
DEMOLITION?or
REMEDIATION?
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STRUCTURAL
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FOUNDATION
HAZARDS:
• SLAB MAY BE WASHED OUT UNDERNEATH
• SHIFTED LOAD• DAMAGED FOUNDATION
MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO FAILURE OF ENTIRE STRUCTURE
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:
• CONTACT STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
• ROPE OFF• KEEP CLEAR
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STRUCTURAL STEEL
HAZARDS:
• STRUCK BY CRANE
• POTENTIAL COLLAPSE– Struck By– Caught Between
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:
• USE SPOTTERS IN TIGHT AREAS
• INSPECT CONNECTIONS • DON’T WALK UNDER
STRUCTURES SUSPECTED TO HAVE BEEN DAMAGED
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FRAME LUMBER/TRUSSES
HAZARDS:
• STRUCK BY CRANE
• POTENTIAL COLLAPSE– Struck By– Caught Between
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:
• USE SPOTTERS IN TIGHT AREAS
• INSPECT CONNECTIONS • DON’T WALK UNDER
STRUCTURES SUSPECTED TO HAVE BEEN DAMAGED
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CONCRETE BLOCK
HAZARDS:
• UNSTABLE STRUCTURE– Potential Collapse– Crushed/Entrapment
• SHARP EXPOSED REBAR
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:
• POSSIBLY DEMOLISH UNSTABLE STRUCTURES
• PROTECT FROM STUCTURAL STEEL– Rebar Caps– Bend/Cut Away
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TILT-UP PANELS
HAZARDS:• UNSTABLE STURCTURE
– Collapse & Crush
• 20 MPH WIND = 1.3 PSF
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:• BRACING
• WORK IN LOW WINDS
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WINDOWS/DOORS
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ROOFS
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ROOFS
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SLOPED ROOFS
HAZARDS:
• FALL FROM STRUCTURE
• WEATHER– Rain– Sunburn
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:
• FALL PROTECTION• SHOES WITH TRACTION
• FORCAST KNOWLEDGE• SAFE WORK JUDGEMENT• SUNSCREEN
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FLAT ROOFS
HAZARDS:
• FALL THROUGH– Holes– Unstable Trusses
• EQUIPMENT USE– Fall Through– Extension Cords
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:
• INSPECT STABILITY BEFORE WORK
• COVER SKYLIGHTS
• STERDY MOUNTS• ORGANIZED CORDS
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INTERNAL UTILITIES
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INTERNAL UTILITIES:ELECTRIC
HAZARDS:• LOOSE WIRE
CONNECTIONS• DAMAGED OUTLETS• DAMAGED CIRCUIT
BREAKER• FAULTY CONNECTIONS
– Appliances
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:• CHECK TO SEE IF POWER
IS ON/OFF• TURN OFF HOUSE
POWER BEFORE WORK• CALL ELECTRICIAN
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INTERNAL UTILITIES:ELECTRIC
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INTERNAL UTILITIES:WATER
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INTERNAL UTILITIES:WATER
HAZARDS:
• CONTAMINATED WATER– Busted Pipes– Loose Connections– Appliances– Tubs
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:
• PPE• WATER OFF BEFORE
WORK• DISINFECT• DEWATER• PLUMBER
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INTERNAL UTILITIES:GAS
HAZARDS:
• EXPLOSION• LEAK
– Loose Connection– Busted Line– Appliances
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:
• TEST AIR BEFORE WORKERS ENTER
• STOP ALL WORK• PPE• VENTILATE• CONTACT PROVIDER
IMMEDIATELY
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INTERNAL UTILITIES: HVAC
HAZARDS:
• FALL FROM WORKING HEIGHT
• LOOSE/FALLING DUCTS
• CONTAMINATED– Air Handler– Ducts
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:
• USE PROPER PROCEDURES WITH LADDERS/SCAFFOLD
• PPE
• REMOVE CONTAMINATION
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SPECIAL FEATURES
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SPECIAL FEATURES:ELEVATOR
HAZARDS:
• FALL IN SHAFT– Open access door
• ELECTRICUTION
• FLOODING IN PIT– Contamination
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:
• FALL PROTECTION– Railing
• LOCK OUT/TAG OUT
• DEWATER– PPE
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SPECIAL FEATURES:STAIRS
HAZARDS: CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:
• INSTALL TEMPORARY HAND RAILS
• PLACE SHORRING IF STABILITY IS QUESTIONABLE
• INSPECT THE STRENGHT OF THE TREADS
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SPECIAL FEATURES:FIRE PLACES
HAZARDS:
• STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY DIMINISHED
• ANIMALS TAKING REFUGE INSIDE
• CONTAMINATION
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:
• EVALUATE CONDITIONS FIRST
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SPECIAL FEATURES:DUMBWAITERS
HAZARDS:
• FAULTY HYDRAULIC LINES UNDER PRESSURE
• CONTAMINATION IN THE COMPARTMENT-Mold
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:
• SURVEY THE CONDITIONS WITH CARE
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SPECIAL FEATURES:POOLS
HAZARDS:
• CONTAMINATION
• DEBRIS• SLIPPERY SUFACES
• REPTILES
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:
• DEWATER• DISINFECT• CAREFUL DISPOSAL• PRESSURE WASH THE
DECK• HIRE PROFESSIONAL
TRAPPER
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SPECIAL FEATURES:WOOD DECKS
HAZARDS:
• STRUCTURAL DAMAGE
• ANIMALS TAKING SHELTER
• WEAKENED PLANKS
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:
• TEST STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY BEFORE PROCEDING
• EVALUATE RAIL STRENGTH
• INSPECT FOR ANIMALS/REPTILS
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SPECIAL FEATURES: SHEDS
HAZARDS:
• STRUCTURAL DAMAGE • MULTIPLE TYPES OF
CHEMICALS, VOLATILE LIQUIDS, AND TOOLS
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:
• TEST STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY BEFORE PROCEDING
• DON’T MIX UNKNOWN SUBSTANCES
• USE CARE IN DISPOSING
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SPECIAL FEATURES:FENCES
HAZARDS:
• ABRASIONS, PUNCTURES AND CUTS FROM DAMAGED FENCING
• COLLECTION OF DEBRIS AGAINST THE FENCE
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:
• UTILIZE CARE WHEN HANDLING DAMAGED FENCE MATERIALS
• USE CARE IN DISPOSAL OF DEBRIS
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SPECIAL FEATURES:TRASH COMPACTORS
HAZARDS:
• ELECTRICAL HAZARD
• FESTERING WASTE
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:
• TURN POWER SUPPLY OFF BEFORE WORKING
• SANITARY METHODS OF REMOVING WASTE
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SPECIAL FEATURES:TRASH CHUTES
HAZARDS:
• FESTERING WASTE
• MOLD CONTAMINATION
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:
• USTILIZE SANITARY METHODS OF REMOVING WASTE
• DECONTAMINATE
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SPECIAL FEATURES:OVERHEAD CRANES
HAZARDS:
• FALLING MATERIAL OR EQUIPMENT
• CAUGHT IN BETWEEN OR CRUSHED BY MATERIAL/EQUIP.
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:
• DO NOT ALLOW WORKERS BENEATH CRANE OPERATIONS
• BE AWARE OF SURROUNDINGS AND USE SPOTTERS
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FURNISHINGS
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LIFTING SAFETY
HAZARDS:
• HURT BACK
• DROPING OBJECTS
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:
• LIFT WITH LEGS • GET HELP WITH HEAVY
ITEMS• SLOW CAUTIOUS
MOVEMENTS
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LIVING ROOM
HAZARDS:
• ELECTRONICS-Shock
• FURNITURE-Broken Glass-Mold
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:
• UNPLUG ITEMS BEFORE REMOVING OR REPAIRING
• CLEAN AREA OF GLASS BEFORE WORK BEGINS
• WEAR RESPIRATORS IF TYPE IS UNKNOWN
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BEDROOMS
HAZARDS:
• MIRORS
• BEDS• WARDROBES• DRESSERS• NIGHTSTANDS• MOLD
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:
• CLEAN AREA OF GLASS BEFORE WORK BEGINS
• PROPER LIFTING TECHNIQUES
• WEAR RESPIRATORS IF TYPE OF MOLD IS UNKNOWN
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KITCHEN
HAZARDS:
• MOLD
• FOOD WASTE • ELECTRICAL/GAS
APPLIANCES• CHEMICAL CLEANING
SUPPLIES
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:
• DECONTAMINATE AREA• SANITARY METHODS OF
REMOVING WASTE• TURN OFF UTILITIES BEFORE
WORKING• DON’T MIX UNKNOWN
SUBSTANCES
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OTHER INTERIOR ITEMS
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COUNTERS
HAZARDS: CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:
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FINISH CARPENTRY
HAZARDS:
• EXPOSED NAILS• SPLINTERS
• MOLD
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:
• WEAR ADEQUATE GLOVES
• DISINFECT MOLDY SURFACES
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AUTOMATIC DOORS
HAZARDS:
• BROKEN GLASS
• ELECTRICUTION
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:
• CLEAN AREA BEFORE WORKING
• TURN OFF POWER BEFORE WORKING
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LOUVERS AND REGISTERS
HAZARDS: CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:
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WALLS
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LOAD BEARING WALLS
HAZARDS:
• REINFORCED CONCRETE BLOCK-Unstable-Falling blocks
• TILT WALLS
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:
• INSPECT THE STABILITY OF THE STRUCTURE
• REMOVE LOOSE CMU’S • USE SHORRING IF
NECESSARY TO SUPPORT UNSTABLE WALLS
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NON-LOAD BEARING WALLS
HAZARDS:
• SHIFTED STRUCTURE• EXPOSED ELECTRICAL
COMPONENTS• DRYWALL
– Mold– Unstable
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:
• INSPECT STABILITY• TRAIN PERSONNEL ON
LOCK-OUT/TAG-OUT PROCEDURES
• DAMAGED DRYWALL SHOULD BE REMOVED AND REPLACED
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WALLS
HAZARDS:
• INSULATION– Irritant– Inhalation– Mold
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:
• WORKERS SHOULD WEAR MASKS TO PROTECT FROM INHALATION HAZARD
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WALL INSULATION
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DRYWALL
HAZARDS:• MOLD• OVER EXERTION• STRUCK BY UNSTABLE
DRYWALL
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:• PPE
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CEILINGS
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CEILING COVERINGS
HAZARDS:
• BROKEN ACCOUSTICAL TILES-Falling debris
• RUSTED/DAMAGED HANGER SYSTEMS-Sharp edges
• PLASTER• SKY LIGHTS
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:
• REMOVE DAMAGED ACCOUSTICAL TILES BEFORE THEY FALL
• REMOVE LOOSE, DAMAGED MATERIAL
• REMOVE PLASTER AFFECTED BY MOLD
• ROPE OFF OR COVER IF WORKING ON ROOF
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CEILING ATTACHMENTS
HAZARDS:
• FALLING FIXTURES-Falling debris-Shock
• FALL FROM SCAFFOLDING
• ELECTRICAL HAZARD
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:
• DON’T WORK UNDER FIXTURES IF SUPPORT IS QUESTIONABLE
• REFER TO OSHA GUIDELINES ON PROPER TECHNIQUES ON SCAFFOLDING
• USE LOCK-OUT/TAG-OUT PROCEDURES
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CEILING INSULATION
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CEILING INSULATION
HAZARDS:
• SKIN IRRITANT
• MOLD• AIRBORNE PARTICULATES
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:
• PROTECTIVE CLOTHING• RESPIRATORS• WEAR MASKS TO PROTECT
FROM INHALATION HAZARDS
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FLOORS
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FRAME FLOORS
HAZARDS:
• ELEVATED WOOD FRAME– Fall Through– Animals
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:
• INSPECT STABILITY BEFORE ALLOWING WORK TO BEGIN
• BE CAUTIOUS OF ANIMALS/RODENTS SEEKING SHELTER UNDER FRAME FLOORS
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MULTIPLE LEVELS
HAZARDS:
• FALL TROUGH OPENINGS• WEAK STAIRS• FALLING OBJECTS
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:
• FALL PROTECTION IF UPPER FLOOR IS DAMAGED
• INSTAL TEMPORARY GUARD RAILS
• INSTAL NETTING IF MATERIAL MIGHT FALL OR WILL BE REMOVED
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MONOLITHIC FLOORS
HAZARDS:
• WASH OUT-Unstable/supersaturated soil
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:
• INSPECT FOR EROSION UNDER OR AROUND CONCRETE SLABS
• DON’T CRAWL UNDER ERODED FOUNDATIONS
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FLOOR COVERINGS
HAZARDS:
• TILE– Slip and Fall– Asbestos
• CARPET– Mold
• WOOD
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:
• THOROUGHLY DRY FLOOR BEFORE WORKING
• IDENTIFY TILE WITH ASBESTOS BEFORE REMOVING
• WEAR PROPER TYPE OF RESPIRATOR IN MOLDY CONDITIONS
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GARAGE
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GARAGE
HAZARDS:
• VEHICLES– Leaking Fluids– Broken Glass
• SHOP TOOLS– Electrocution– Sharp Edges
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:
• Remove vehicles prior to remediation work
• Shop tools existing in a disaster affected structure should be removed prior to beginning work
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GARAGE DOORS
HAZARDS:
• SHARP METAL EDGES • WIND BLOWN PORTIONS
• FALLING FROM ITS SUPPORTS
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:
• WEAR APPROPRIATE PPE• COLLECT AND SAFELY
REMOVE DAMAGES PARTS
• ENSURE GARAGE DOOR IS PROPERLY SECURED BEFORE MAKING REPAIRS
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CAR PORTS
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CAR PORTS
HAZARDS:
• SHARP METAL EDGES -Sheet metal-Nails-flashing
• UNSTABLE SUPPORT SYSTEM
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:
• WEAR APPROPRIATE PPE AND DON’T THROW SCRAP PARTS
• TEST STABILITY AND USE
SHORRING IF STRUCTURE IS UNSTABLE
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STORAGE
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STORAGE
HAZARDS:
• CHEMICAL STORAGE– Fumes– Missing Labels– Combustible– Toxic/Poison– Burn– Irritants
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:
• Ventilate the area and wear respirators
• Don’t mix different types of chemicals
• Don’t smoke in the vicinity of combustible fumes or chemicals
• Wear PPE relative to type of chemical
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MECHANICAL ROOM
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MECHANICAL ROOM
HAZARDS:
• WATER HEATER– Unstable– Electrocution– Burn– Contaminated Water
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:
• Ensure proper support is in place before operating
• Turn power and water supply off
• Close gas valve before disconnecting or repairing
• Drain water and remove water heater
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MECHANICAL ROOM
HAZARDS:
• AIR HANDLER– Flying parts – Mold distribution
• WASHER/DRYER– Contaminated Water– Electrocution– Heavy Lifting
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:• SECURE PARTS BEFORE
TURNING ON POWER• AIR HANDLER SHOULD BE
CLEAN AND DRY • DRAIN/REMOVE ACCESS
WATER• UNPLUG DURING REPAIRS
OR CLEANING
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OSHA SitReps
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RUFUS and ROGER the safety squad