1. Construction Safety Talks
Maintaining Some Things To Know Before You Give Your Talk.
Machinery As supervisor, you need to tell your crew about the hazards
involved when they maintain machinery.
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Most injuries involving machinery fall into three categories:
• Caught in moving machinery - gears, levers, rollers,
How This Talk conveyors.
Applies To My
Crew: • Injured by power sources - springs, hydraulic pressure,
electricity.
• Falls from or bumping against - usually caused by slippery
or makeshift work surfaces/elevated work platforms.
Machine Safety Tips
• Before working on any machine, turn off and lock out its
source of power.
• Don't lubricate running machinery unless remote lubrication
points are provided and the work can be done safely,
according to the manufacturers instructions.
• Don't assume that you can do your work quickly without
anyone noticing the equipment is off. Someone could turn
on the power without realizing you are located in a
dangerous position.
• Don't overlook sources of potential energy. Springs under
tension or compression, pressurized hydraulic systems,
electrical batteries/condensers all can activate mechanical
components without warning unless the power sources are
isolated or neutralized.
• Make sure you are standing on a slip free work surface. If
you have to reach too far to perform a task, then you should
find a better way to get to complete the task.
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2. • Dress adequately for the job:
- No loose clothing or rings, which can snag on equipment.
- Wear eye protection, including side shields or goggles, to protect from dirt, oil,
hydraulic fluid, flying objects, etc.
• Clean up spilled material from the equipment. Do not leave slipping hazards that
can injure others, or help to fuel a fire.
• • Never remove another mechanicals lock or tag. If the mechanic cannot be
contacted (works another shift, etc), inform your supervisor of the situation.
Try This For Show And Tell!
Show locks and lockout devices that are used in your own company's lockout program.
Questions You Can Use To Get Them Talking:
• How do you look for a small hydraulic leak?
Answer: With a piece of cardboard or wood, not by running your hand along the
line.)
• What equipment on this job should be locked out before working on it?
• Has anyone ever had an accident, or know of one, involving someone lubricating
a machine?
Attended By:
The illustrations, instructions and principles contained in the material are general in scope and, to the best of our knowledge, current at
the time of publication. No attempt has been made to interpret any referenced codes, standards or regulations. Please refer to the
appropriate code, standard or regulation making authority for interpretation or clarification.
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