The document provides tips for safely shoveling snow including proper form, posture, warm-up exercises, clothing, and core exercises. Key recommendations include lifting with the legs and keeping the back straight, avoiding twisting motions, and warming up before shoveling. Core exercises like planks are emphasized for spinal support and injury prevention when shoveling.
This document discusses safe lifting practices and requirements. It defines routine and non-routine lifts and lists potential hazards. Key requirements include developing a lifting plan, appointing competent supervisors, inspecting equipment, and defining roles for crane operators, riggers, and signal persons. Specific safe practices are outlined for preparing loads, attaching slings, and storing/maintaining equipment. Personnel must be trained and lifts must not endanger workers or exceed equipment ratings.
The document provides guidelines for when to replace different types of forklift tires. It recommends replacing press-on tires when the rubber height reaches 2/3 of the original height due to reduced capacity and safety issues. Resilient tires should be replaced when worn down to the 60-J line on the sidewall or a wearing indicator to avoid failure. Pneumatic tires can be used until the tread layer is worn away before replacement is needed for safety.
This document discusses back safety and proper lifting techniques. It explains that the lower back acts as a lever during lifting, placing significant pressure on the spine. Common causes of back injuries include heavy lifting, twisting while lifting, awkward positions, and slipping. The document provides guidelines for safe lifting, such as keeping objects close to the body and lifting with leg muscles. It also recommends exercises to strengthen back muscles, such as wall slides, leg raises, and partial sit-ups. Proper lifting technique and regular exercise can help prevent back injuries.
Over 16 million people suffer hand injuries each year, with over a quarter million being serious or disabling. The most common type of injury is crushing or compression, and men are 9 times more likely to be injured than women. Many injuries involve a lack of protective equipment or unsafe practices around machinery. Following guidelines like using guards and proper tools, wearing protective equipment, and disconnecting power before repairs can help reduce risks to hands on the job.
Forklift accidents can cause serious injuries or death and costly property damage. However, they can be prevented by following proper safety procedures such as being trained and certified to operate equipment, staying alert, and watching out for others. Safe driving techniques include driving slowly, planning ahead for hazards, and handling loads properly by not overloading and keeping loads stable and balanced. Forklifts require different operating procedures than other vehicles due to their rear-wheel steering and lack of shocks or springs.
Accidents can occur anywhere and result from unsafe acts or conditions. Unsafe acts include faulty work habits, careless working, improper handling of materials, and not using proper protective equipment. Unsafe conditions are physical hazards caused by issues like slippery floors, poor housekeeping, unguarded equipment, and lack of safety devices. Hazards are anything that could hurt you or make you sick, such as things that can cut, trip, burn, or crush you, or damage your hearing, eyes, or health. With awareness of hazards and safety precautions, many accidents can be prevented.
The following will be covered in this preparation;
Working at height regulation 2005
Working at height — Main accidents that occur:
What is working at height?
What dose work height mean?
Working at height – Preparation
How to reduce or control working at height accidents?
Do’s and don’ts of working at height and ground
One of the main accidents that occur when working at height
Fatal fall injuries to workers, top three industries, 2001/02 to 2013/14p
The document provides tips for safely shoveling snow including proper form, posture, warm-up exercises, clothing, and core exercises. Key recommendations include lifting with the legs and keeping the back straight, avoiding twisting motions, and warming up before shoveling. Core exercises like planks are emphasized for spinal support and injury prevention when shoveling.
This document discusses safe lifting practices and requirements. It defines routine and non-routine lifts and lists potential hazards. Key requirements include developing a lifting plan, appointing competent supervisors, inspecting equipment, and defining roles for crane operators, riggers, and signal persons. Specific safe practices are outlined for preparing loads, attaching slings, and storing/maintaining equipment. Personnel must be trained and lifts must not endanger workers or exceed equipment ratings.
The document provides guidelines for when to replace different types of forklift tires. It recommends replacing press-on tires when the rubber height reaches 2/3 of the original height due to reduced capacity and safety issues. Resilient tires should be replaced when worn down to the 60-J line on the sidewall or a wearing indicator to avoid failure. Pneumatic tires can be used until the tread layer is worn away before replacement is needed for safety.
This document discusses back safety and proper lifting techniques. It explains that the lower back acts as a lever during lifting, placing significant pressure on the spine. Common causes of back injuries include heavy lifting, twisting while lifting, awkward positions, and slipping. The document provides guidelines for safe lifting, such as keeping objects close to the body and lifting with leg muscles. It also recommends exercises to strengthen back muscles, such as wall slides, leg raises, and partial sit-ups. Proper lifting technique and regular exercise can help prevent back injuries.
Over 16 million people suffer hand injuries each year, with over a quarter million being serious or disabling. The most common type of injury is crushing or compression, and men are 9 times more likely to be injured than women. Many injuries involve a lack of protective equipment or unsafe practices around machinery. Following guidelines like using guards and proper tools, wearing protective equipment, and disconnecting power before repairs can help reduce risks to hands on the job.
Forklift accidents can cause serious injuries or death and costly property damage. However, they can be prevented by following proper safety procedures such as being trained and certified to operate equipment, staying alert, and watching out for others. Safe driving techniques include driving slowly, planning ahead for hazards, and handling loads properly by not overloading and keeping loads stable and balanced. Forklifts require different operating procedures than other vehicles due to their rear-wheel steering and lack of shocks or springs.
Accidents can occur anywhere and result from unsafe acts or conditions. Unsafe acts include faulty work habits, careless working, improper handling of materials, and not using proper protective equipment. Unsafe conditions are physical hazards caused by issues like slippery floors, poor housekeeping, unguarded equipment, and lack of safety devices. Hazards are anything that could hurt you or make you sick, such as things that can cut, trip, burn, or crush you, or damage your hearing, eyes, or health. With awareness of hazards and safety precautions, many accidents can be prevented.
The following will be covered in this preparation;
Working at height regulation 2005
Working at height — Main accidents that occur:
What is working at height?
What dose work height mean?
Working at height – Preparation
How to reduce or control working at height accidents?
Do’s and don’ts of working at height and ground
One of the main accidents that occur when working at height
Fatal fall injuries to workers, top three industries, 2001/02 to 2013/14p
The document provides information and guidelines for operating a forklift safely, including:
- A forklift license is required to operate a forklift as it is considered high risk work.
- Proper inspections of the forklift, load, and work area must be conducted before operation to identify any hazards.
- Loads must be checked to ensure they are within the forklift's lifting capacity specifications and are secured properly.
- Driving procedures like maintaining stability, giving way to emergencies, and parking safely must be followed.
This document discusses hand safety and proper hand protection. It notes that hands are important but vulnerable, as demonstrated by the inability to tie shoes with thumbs tucked inside. The document then outlines common hand injuries like cuts, punctures, sprains and injuries from rotating machinery. It provides examples of past accidents and notes that woodworking and manufacturing jobs commonly involve hand injuries. The document emphasizes choosing the right gloves and PPE for hazards, maintaining focus, and proper preventative actions and precautions to avoid injuries.
Falling objects pose a danger at construction sites. Workers under cranes, scaffolds, or overhead work are at risk of injury from falling objects like tools or materials. Proper protective equipment like hardhats can help reduce these risks. Following safety procedures such as securing tools and materials, using guardrails or debris nets, and barricading hazard areas are also important for preventing injuries from falling objects.
The document discusses forklift operation safety. It begins by describing how a forklift operates and some of its key components. It then discusses potential hazards of forklift operation, including workplace hazards, load hazards, and pedestrians. The document provides guidance on safely operating forklifts, such as only allowing trained operators, controlling forklift speed, ensuring stability of loads, and using caution around other workers. It emphasizes the importance of forklift inspections and maintenance to identify any issues.
Lifting and rigging operations are some of the most hazardous activities we regularly undertake, day in day out. The consequences of something going wrong during a lifting or rigging operation can literally be fatal.
This document provides safety information and guidelines for operating electric and manual pallet jacks. It discusses potential hazards and injuries from unsafe pallet jack operation. Key safety tips include only operating pallet jacks after receiving training, inspecting equipment before use, pushing rather than pulling loads when possible, maintaining control of loads, and following rules for inclines, parking, and load handling. Safety equipment like gloves and protective footwear is also recommended.
This document discusses preventing slips, trips, and falls in the workplace. It states that slips, trips, and falls account for over 20% of workplace injuries and 10% of fatal workplace injuries. Common causes include wet floors, loose objects, and unsafe behaviors. It provides tips for preventing slips on wet surfaces, preventing trips over loose objects or in poor lighting, and preventing falls from heights or unstable surfaces. The key messages are to stay alert of hazards, wear proper shoes, clean up spills, use equipment safely like ladders, and make safety a habit.
This document provides information on slip, trip, and fall prevention. It discusses relevant legislation, statistics on falls, common hazards, and controls. Specific policies from the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act are outlined. Common causes of slips, trips, and falls are identified, such as wet surfaces, spills, weather hazards, and clutter. The document recommends being aware of surroundings, avoiding hazards, using proper equipment like footwear, and reporting issues to supervisors. It emphasizes taking precautions to prevent injuries from falls.
This document provides information on scaffold safety training. It aims to improve participants' skills in scaffolding safety requirements and transfer technical knowledge about scaffolding safety practices. The objectives are to make participants familiar with international scaffolding standards, scaffold components, hazards of erecting and dismantling scaffolds, and roles and responsibilities of scaffold supervisors. It also discusses common causes of scaffolding disasters and accidents, as well as personal protective equipment requirements.
Home safety is important to prevent the 2,200 child deaths and 3.5 million emergency room visits due to injuries that occur in the home each year. The document provides tips to improve safety in several areas: store all medications, cleaners, and small objects up high and out of reach of children; use approved sleeping devices for infants and check smoke alarms regularly; secure TVs, furniture, and gates to prevent falls; and safely store firearms and talk to children about gun safety. Being aware of potential hazards specific to one's own home is key to improving safety.
Safety Moment - Personal Protection EquipmentJason Hardin
Halliburton promotes safety rules for properly maintaining personal protection equipment (PPE). The document outlines that before using any PPE, employees should identify potential hazards, properly maintain all equipment, and inspect each piece to ensure it is ready. Halliburton stresses that safety precautions begin with taking care of PPE, as equipment cannot protect workers if it is not properly maintained.
The document discusses fall protection in the workplace. It notes that falls are a leading cause of on-the-job deaths and injuries, killing over 11,000 people each year. It describes common fall hazards like ladders, scaffolds, buckets and towers. It emphasizes inspecting equipment, following safe work practices, and using fall arrest systems when working at heights over 4 feet or 6 feet in construction. These systems include a full body harness, connecting device, and anchor point that can support over 5000 pounds.
Lifting and rigging operations require competent personnel using certified equipment to minimize safety risks. Sharp edges can damage slings, so loads must be protected. Do not exceed the safe working load of any lifting gear. Establish exclusion zones and communicate clearly with other workers during lifts. Ensure loads are rigged correctly and secured once landed to complete operations safely.
This document provides training on eye protection safety. It discusses common causes of eye injuries like flying particles and chemicals. It notes that most injuries occur among craft workers and equipment operators. The document recommends always wearing appropriate eye protection that is properly fitted and maintained. It also suggests better training and education to prevent injuries. Specific guidance is given for preventing eyestrain from computers and first aid for various eye emergencies like chemicals, blows, and punctures.
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) account for 41% of all work-related illnesses in the UK, with the main causes being manual handling and repetitive strain from tasks like keyboard work. MSDs, which include back pain and joint injuries, affect over a million workers annually. While training and information can raise awareness, minimizing risk through strategies like considering the task, individual, load, and environment (TILE) when manual handling, as well as using proper lifting techniques, will better decrease workplace injuries.
Slips, trips and falls account for almost 20% of workplace injuries. The Occupational Health and Safety Act requires employers to protect workers from hazards and provide training. This document outlines how to recognize and prevent common slip, trip and fall hazards through measures such as keeping work areas tidy, wearing proper footwear, using handrails, and paying attention to surroundings. Slips often involve wet or slippery surfaces while trips are usually caused by obstacles; falls can result from slips or trips and may be prevented through guardrails, covers, and fall protection equipment.
This document provides an overview of OSHA standards and safety procedures for aerial lifts and scissor lifts. It discusses the types of aerial lifts, OSHA regulations covering their use, training requirements, inspection procedures, and safety precautions that must be followed when operating aerial and scissor lifts. Safety procedures addressed include never removing safety features, wearing fall protection above 10 feet, balancing loads, and prohibiting riding on scissor lifts during travel except under specific conditions.
This h a n d b o o k s er ves a s a w o r k p l a c e s a f e t y a n d health Tool Box Talk resource for our team members who a re involved in marine construction. This book highlights g e n e r a l s a f e t y precautions t o ensure safe practice of our site oriented operations. This handbook is b e i n g developed to assist o u r t e a m m e m b e r s a n d w o r k e r s t o g a i n a n d to better understand of our daily work related safety precautions, their roles and responsibilities, good and bad practices f o r d a i l y o p e r a t i o n s .
This handbook is prepared for awareness and informational purposes.
This h a n d b o o k s er ves a s a w o r k p l a c e s a f e t y a n d health Tool Box Talk resource for our team members who a re involved in marine construction. This book highlights g e n e r a l s a f e t y precautions t o ensure safe practice of our site oriented operations. This handbook is b e i n g developed to assist o u r t e a m m e m b e r s a n d w o r k e r s t o g a i n a n d to better understand of our daily work related safety precautions, their roles and responsibilities, good and bad practices f o r d a i l y o p e r a t i o n s .
This handbook is prepared for awareness and informational purposes.
This h a n d b o o k s er ves a s a w o r k p l a c e s a f e t y a n d health Tool Box Talk resource for our team members who a re involved in marine construction. This book highlights g e n e r a l s a f e t y precautions t o ensure safe practice of our site oriented operations. This handbook is b e i n g developed to assist o u r t e a m m e m b e r s a n d w o r k e r s t o g a i n a n d to better understand of our daily work related safety precautions, their roles and responsibilities, good and bad practices f o r d a i l y o p e r a t i o n s .
This handbook is prepared for awareness and informational purposes.
The document discusses the importance of using spotters when operating heavy machinery to direct movement when the operator's view is obstructed. A spotter stands to the side of the vehicle and uses clear hand signals to communicate with the operator to ensure safe movement and avoid injuries or property damage from collisions that blind spots could cause. Proper communication between the spotter and operator is essential for safety.
Forklifts are extremely useful workplace vehicles, as long as they are used safely and appropriately by operators who are appropriately trained and competent to use them.
Forklifts can be dangerous: they account for 25% of injuries at work. Many workplace accidents involve people being hit or run over by forklift trucks (typically when the forklift is reversing) because the driver did not see them. Owing to their size and weight, injuries resulting from forklifts are generally very serious. Accidents involving them are often caused by poor supervision and a lack of training.
Always:
Wear appropriate personal protective clothing as provided by employer. Hard hat, protective footwear and high visibility clothing are recommended as a minimum when working around forklifts. Other equipment may be needed depending on the working environment
Report defects immediately to supervisor
Make sure work path is free of obstructions
Wear operator restraints, where fitted
Look all around before moving off
Look in the direction of travel
Avoid sudden stops and violent braking
Take care when driving on wet, icy , slippery or loose surfaces Slow down at corners, doorways, and at danger spots
Sound the horn several times when approaching blind corners, exits and entrances
Switch off and remove the key before leaving the forklift. Place the key in a safe location when driving task is completed
Apply the parking brake before leaving the forklift
Report any accidents or near misses to a supervisor
Park the forklift in a safe place, on level ground; never on a slope
Leave the forklift with the mast tilted forwards and the forks fully lowered, with the tips on the floor
Apply the parking brake, select neutral, switch off the engine and remove the key
Return keys or other activating devices to their place of safe-keeping
Report any malfunctions or defects immediately to a supervisor.
Assess the load before lifting. Check weight, size, load centre and security
Make sure that pallets are in good condition
Observe floor loading limits & Travel slowly when going down slopes
Find out the weight of the laden forklift
Check safe working load (SWL) of racking before placing loads onto it
Make sure load does not obstruct view. If it does, drive in reverse, looking in direction.
Make sure there is adequate clearance for the forklift and load, including overhead
Make sure the load is stable, Carry the load as close to ground as possible, Use controls smoothly & arms are fully inserted when travelling with a load
Position forks properly and as widely as possible
Make sure the fork Make sure the forklift is stopped before raising the load
Use suitable attachments for lifting unusual or wide loads
Ensure the forks face uphill when travelling up or down slopes with a load
Ensure the forks face downhill when travelling up or down slopes without a load
Adjust the tilt (where fitted) to suit the gradient and raise the forks to clear the ground
The document discusses personal protective equipment (PPE) and what employees need to know. It covers conducting hazard assessments to determine appropriate PPE for different job functions and parts of the body. The key types of PPE covered include eye and face protection, respiratory protection, head protection, foot protection, hand protection, and general work clothing. It emphasizes that PPE must be properly selected, worn, and cared for in order to provide effective protection from workplace hazards.
The document discusses safety procedures for operating aerial lifts. It identifies hazards like falling, tipping over, and power lines. It outlines OSHA requirements for equipment design, maintenance, and inspections. Operators must be trained, fall protection is required, and precautions must be taken when near power lines or driving the vehicle. The goal is to prevent accidents and injuries by ensuring equipment is safe and proper practices are followed.
The document provides information and guidelines for operating a forklift safely, including:
- A forklift license is required to operate a forklift as it is considered high risk work.
- Proper inspections of the forklift, load, and work area must be conducted before operation to identify any hazards.
- Loads must be checked to ensure they are within the forklift's lifting capacity specifications and are secured properly.
- Driving procedures like maintaining stability, giving way to emergencies, and parking safely must be followed.
This document discusses hand safety and proper hand protection. It notes that hands are important but vulnerable, as demonstrated by the inability to tie shoes with thumbs tucked inside. The document then outlines common hand injuries like cuts, punctures, sprains and injuries from rotating machinery. It provides examples of past accidents and notes that woodworking and manufacturing jobs commonly involve hand injuries. The document emphasizes choosing the right gloves and PPE for hazards, maintaining focus, and proper preventative actions and precautions to avoid injuries.
Falling objects pose a danger at construction sites. Workers under cranes, scaffolds, or overhead work are at risk of injury from falling objects like tools or materials. Proper protective equipment like hardhats can help reduce these risks. Following safety procedures such as securing tools and materials, using guardrails or debris nets, and barricading hazard areas are also important for preventing injuries from falling objects.
The document discusses forklift operation safety. It begins by describing how a forklift operates and some of its key components. It then discusses potential hazards of forklift operation, including workplace hazards, load hazards, and pedestrians. The document provides guidance on safely operating forklifts, such as only allowing trained operators, controlling forklift speed, ensuring stability of loads, and using caution around other workers. It emphasizes the importance of forklift inspections and maintenance to identify any issues.
Lifting and rigging operations are some of the most hazardous activities we regularly undertake, day in day out. The consequences of something going wrong during a lifting or rigging operation can literally be fatal.
This document provides safety information and guidelines for operating electric and manual pallet jacks. It discusses potential hazards and injuries from unsafe pallet jack operation. Key safety tips include only operating pallet jacks after receiving training, inspecting equipment before use, pushing rather than pulling loads when possible, maintaining control of loads, and following rules for inclines, parking, and load handling. Safety equipment like gloves and protective footwear is also recommended.
This document discusses preventing slips, trips, and falls in the workplace. It states that slips, trips, and falls account for over 20% of workplace injuries and 10% of fatal workplace injuries. Common causes include wet floors, loose objects, and unsafe behaviors. It provides tips for preventing slips on wet surfaces, preventing trips over loose objects or in poor lighting, and preventing falls from heights or unstable surfaces. The key messages are to stay alert of hazards, wear proper shoes, clean up spills, use equipment safely like ladders, and make safety a habit.
This document provides information on slip, trip, and fall prevention. It discusses relevant legislation, statistics on falls, common hazards, and controls. Specific policies from the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act are outlined. Common causes of slips, trips, and falls are identified, such as wet surfaces, spills, weather hazards, and clutter. The document recommends being aware of surroundings, avoiding hazards, using proper equipment like footwear, and reporting issues to supervisors. It emphasizes taking precautions to prevent injuries from falls.
This document provides information on scaffold safety training. It aims to improve participants' skills in scaffolding safety requirements and transfer technical knowledge about scaffolding safety practices. The objectives are to make participants familiar with international scaffolding standards, scaffold components, hazards of erecting and dismantling scaffolds, and roles and responsibilities of scaffold supervisors. It also discusses common causes of scaffolding disasters and accidents, as well as personal protective equipment requirements.
Home safety is important to prevent the 2,200 child deaths and 3.5 million emergency room visits due to injuries that occur in the home each year. The document provides tips to improve safety in several areas: store all medications, cleaners, and small objects up high and out of reach of children; use approved sleeping devices for infants and check smoke alarms regularly; secure TVs, furniture, and gates to prevent falls; and safely store firearms and talk to children about gun safety. Being aware of potential hazards specific to one's own home is key to improving safety.
Safety Moment - Personal Protection EquipmentJason Hardin
Halliburton promotes safety rules for properly maintaining personal protection equipment (PPE). The document outlines that before using any PPE, employees should identify potential hazards, properly maintain all equipment, and inspect each piece to ensure it is ready. Halliburton stresses that safety precautions begin with taking care of PPE, as equipment cannot protect workers if it is not properly maintained.
The document discusses fall protection in the workplace. It notes that falls are a leading cause of on-the-job deaths and injuries, killing over 11,000 people each year. It describes common fall hazards like ladders, scaffolds, buckets and towers. It emphasizes inspecting equipment, following safe work practices, and using fall arrest systems when working at heights over 4 feet or 6 feet in construction. These systems include a full body harness, connecting device, and anchor point that can support over 5000 pounds.
Lifting and rigging operations require competent personnel using certified equipment to minimize safety risks. Sharp edges can damage slings, so loads must be protected. Do not exceed the safe working load of any lifting gear. Establish exclusion zones and communicate clearly with other workers during lifts. Ensure loads are rigged correctly and secured once landed to complete operations safely.
This document provides training on eye protection safety. It discusses common causes of eye injuries like flying particles and chemicals. It notes that most injuries occur among craft workers and equipment operators. The document recommends always wearing appropriate eye protection that is properly fitted and maintained. It also suggests better training and education to prevent injuries. Specific guidance is given for preventing eyestrain from computers and first aid for various eye emergencies like chemicals, blows, and punctures.
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) account for 41% of all work-related illnesses in the UK, with the main causes being manual handling and repetitive strain from tasks like keyboard work. MSDs, which include back pain and joint injuries, affect over a million workers annually. While training and information can raise awareness, minimizing risk through strategies like considering the task, individual, load, and environment (TILE) when manual handling, as well as using proper lifting techniques, will better decrease workplace injuries.
Slips, trips and falls account for almost 20% of workplace injuries. The Occupational Health and Safety Act requires employers to protect workers from hazards and provide training. This document outlines how to recognize and prevent common slip, trip and fall hazards through measures such as keeping work areas tidy, wearing proper footwear, using handrails, and paying attention to surroundings. Slips often involve wet or slippery surfaces while trips are usually caused by obstacles; falls can result from slips or trips and may be prevented through guardrails, covers, and fall protection equipment.
This document provides an overview of OSHA standards and safety procedures for aerial lifts and scissor lifts. It discusses the types of aerial lifts, OSHA regulations covering their use, training requirements, inspection procedures, and safety precautions that must be followed when operating aerial and scissor lifts. Safety procedures addressed include never removing safety features, wearing fall protection above 10 feet, balancing loads, and prohibiting riding on scissor lifts during travel except under specific conditions.
This h a n d b o o k s er ves a s a w o r k p l a c e s a f e t y a n d health Tool Box Talk resource for our team members who a re involved in marine construction. This book highlights g e n e r a l s a f e t y precautions t o ensure safe practice of our site oriented operations. This handbook is b e i n g developed to assist o u r t e a m m e m b e r s a n d w o r k e r s t o g a i n a n d to better understand of our daily work related safety precautions, their roles and responsibilities, good and bad practices f o r d a i l y o p e r a t i o n s .
This handbook is prepared for awareness and informational purposes.
This h a n d b o o k s er ves a s a w o r k p l a c e s a f e t y a n d health Tool Box Talk resource for our team members who a re involved in marine construction. This book highlights g e n e r a l s a f e t y precautions t o ensure safe practice of our site oriented operations. This handbook is b e i n g developed to assist o u r t e a m m e m b e r s a n d w o r k e r s t o g a i n a n d to better understand of our daily work related safety precautions, their roles and responsibilities, good and bad practices f o r d a i l y o p e r a t i o n s .
This handbook is prepared for awareness and informational purposes.
This h a n d b o o k s er ves a s a w o r k p l a c e s a f e t y a n d health Tool Box Talk resource for our team members who a re involved in marine construction. This book highlights g e n e r a l s a f e t y precautions t o ensure safe practice of our site oriented operations. This handbook is b e i n g developed to assist o u r t e a m m e m b e r s a n d w o r k e r s t o g a i n a n d to better understand of our daily work related safety precautions, their roles and responsibilities, good and bad practices f o r d a i l y o p e r a t i o n s .
This handbook is prepared for awareness and informational purposes.
The document discusses the importance of using spotters when operating heavy machinery to direct movement when the operator's view is obstructed. A spotter stands to the side of the vehicle and uses clear hand signals to communicate with the operator to ensure safe movement and avoid injuries or property damage from collisions that blind spots could cause. Proper communication between the spotter and operator is essential for safety.
Forklifts are extremely useful workplace vehicles, as long as they are used safely and appropriately by operators who are appropriately trained and competent to use them.
Forklifts can be dangerous: they account for 25% of injuries at work. Many workplace accidents involve people being hit or run over by forklift trucks (typically when the forklift is reversing) because the driver did not see them. Owing to their size and weight, injuries resulting from forklifts are generally very serious. Accidents involving them are often caused by poor supervision and a lack of training.
Always:
Wear appropriate personal protective clothing as provided by employer. Hard hat, protective footwear and high visibility clothing are recommended as a minimum when working around forklifts. Other equipment may be needed depending on the working environment
Report defects immediately to supervisor
Make sure work path is free of obstructions
Wear operator restraints, where fitted
Look all around before moving off
Look in the direction of travel
Avoid sudden stops and violent braking
Take care when driving on wet, icy , slippery or loose surfaces Slow down at corners, doorways, and at danger spots
Sound the horn several times when approaching blind corners, exits and entrances
Switch off and remove the key before leaving the forklift. Place the key in a safe location when driving task is completed
Apply the parking brake before leaving the forklift
Report any accidents or near misses to a supervisor
Park the forklift in a safe place, on level ground; never on a slope
Leave the forklift with the mast tilted forwards and the forks fully lowered, with the tips on the floor
Apply the parking brake, select neutral, switch off the engine and remove the key
Return keys or other activating devices to their place of safe-keeping
Report any malfunctions or defects immediately to a supervisor.
Assess the load before lifting. Check weight, size, load centre and security
Make sure that pallets are in good condition
Observe floor loading limits & Travel slowly when going down slopes
Find out the weight of the laden forklift
Check safe working load (SWL) of racking before placing loads onto it
Make sure load does not obstruct view. If it does, drive in reverse, looking in direction.
Make sure there is adequate clearance for the forklift and load, including overhead
Make sure the load is stable, Carry the load as close to ground as possible, Use controls smoothly & arms are fully inserted when travelling with a load
Position forks properly and as widely as possible
Make sure the fork Make sure the forklift is stopped before raising the load
Use suitable attachments for lifting unusual or wide loads
Ensure the forks face uphill when travelling up or down slopes with a load
Ensure the forks face downhill when travelling up or down slopes without a load
Adjust the tilt (where fitted) to suit the gradient and raise the forks to clear the ground
The document discusses personal protective equipment (PPE) and what employees need to know. It covers conducting hazard assessments to determine appropriate PPE for different job functions and parts of the body. The key types of PPE covered include eye and face protection, respiratory protection, head protection, foot protection, hand protection, and general work clothing. It emphasizes that PPE must be properly selected, worn, and cared for in order to provide effective protection from workplace hazards.
The document discusses safety procedures for operating aerial lifts. It identifies hazards like falling, tipping over, and power lines. It outlines OSHA requirements for equipment design, maintenance, and inspections. Operators must be trained, fall protection is required, and precautions must be taken when near power lines or driving the vehicle. The goal is to prevent accidents and injuries by ensuring equipment is safe and proper practices are followed.
The document discusses the importance of good housekeeping practices in the workplace. It outlines how good housekeeping can eliminate accident and fire hazards, maintain safe and healthy work conditions, and boost productivity. Poor housekeeping, on the other hand, can lead to injuries from slips, trips, falls, fires, and other accidents. The document provides tips for implementing good housekeeping habits such as cleaning up spills, removing trip hazards, and ensuring clear evacuation routes. Regular housekeeping is important for preventing workplace injuries.
The document discusses the importance of good housekeeping practices in the workplace. It outlines how good housekeeping can eliminate accident and fire hazards, maintain safe and healthy work conditions, and boost productivity. Poor housekeeping, on the other hand, can lead to injuries from slips, trips, falls, fires, and other accidents. The document provides tips for maintaining good housekeeping, including cleaning up spills, removing trip hazards, proper chemical and machine safety, and ensuring clear evacuation routes and access to fire equipment. Regular housekeeping inspections and training employees on housekeeping responsibilities can help create a safer work environment.
The document discusses the importance of good housekeeping practices in the workplace. It outlines how good housekeeping can eliminate accident and fire hazards, maintain safe and healthy work conditions, and boost productivity. Poor housekeeping, on the other hand, can lead to injuries from slips, trips, falls, fires, and other accidents. The document provides tips for implementing good housekeeping habits such as cleaning up spills, removing trip hazards, and ensuring clear evacuation routes. Regular housekeeping is important for preventing workplace injuries.
This document outlines Zurich Risk Engineering Services Corporation's Winter Hazard Control Program. The program aims to help organizations understand winter hazards, implement an effective control program, and prepare structures, parking areas, employees, and vehicles. Key aspects of the program include inspecting roofs and building exteriors, maintaining heat in buildings, removing snow and ice, training employees on safety during winter weather, controlling slip and fall risks, and ensuring contractor and vehicle safety. The overall goal is to minimize costs and impacts of winter weather on business operations.
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The document provides information on defensive driving techniques for noncommercial drivers. It discusses identifying driving hazards like reckless driving, distracted driving and driving under the influence. It also covers maintaining vehicle safety, obeying traffic laws, adjusting to conditions, avoiding fatigue and responding to accidents. The goal is to help drivers prevent collisions and injuries through safe driving practices.
This document discusses safety procedures for handling compressed gas cylinders. It begins by providing examples of accidents that occurred due to unsafe compressed gas practices. It then defines compressed gases as chemicals stored under pressure in portable cylinders or bulk systems. Several common compressed gases are listed, along with their industrial uses. The document provides detailed safety guidance for transporting, handling, storing, and using compressed gas cylinders. Specific safety information is also given for liquified petroleum gas (propane), compressed air, oxygen, acetylene, and some other common compressed gases. It emphasizes the importance of always properly securing, moving and labeling cylinders according to established safety protocols.
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Tips to Prevent Winter-related InjuriesHealth Quest
Winter weather can lead to various injuries from falls, overexertion, and sports accidents. Taking basic safety precautions such as wearing traction devices on shoes, shoveling safely, and using protective gear for sports can help prevent common winter injuries. Injuries may include back strains, joint pain, fractures and sprains. Seeking prompt medical care can help address pain and injury issues from winter activities.
Office workers just like production workers or other personnel working other jobs can be at risk to injury and illness. These injuries may be related to slip, trips, and fall hazards, human factors and ergonomics, etc. while occupational illness may be related to chemicals used in consumer products, indoor air quality from environmental working conditions, and contact with sensitizing or irritating agents. Aware of your surroundings helps reduce the risk of injury and illness and knowing what to do to protect yourself is also beneficial.
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This presentation provides an overview of environmental health and safety topics for employees. It begins by explaining the importance of safety training and responsibilities of both employers and employees. It then covers a range of safety issues including vehicle safety, driving hazards, office ergonomics, fire safety, hazardous materials, and more. The document emphasizes that safety is a shared responsibility and provides contact information for the environmental health and safety committee.
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Winter driving can be dangerous, so it is important to prepare your vehicle and drive safely for winter conditions. Some key tips include checking your battery, antifreeze, wipers and fluid levels; packing an emergency winter car kit with supplies like a shovel, blankets, and sand; and knowing how to handle skids on ice by pumping the brakes or letting the wheels roll freely. It is also important to drive slowly, increase following distances, and watch out for black ice, hydroplaning, or reduced visibility in fog. With proper preparations and defensive driving techniques, you can help stay safe on the road during winter weather.
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Epcon is One of the World's leading Manufacturing Companies.EpconLP
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Kinetic studies on malachite green dye adsorption from aqueous solutions by A...Open Access Research Paper
Water polluted by dyestuffs compounds is a global threat to health and the environment; accordingly, we prepared a green novel sorbent chemical and Physical system from an algae, chitosan and chitosan nanoparticle and impregnated with algae with chitosan nanocomposite for the sorption of Malachite green dye from water. The algae with chitosan nanocomposite by a simple method and used as a recyclable and effective adsorbent for the removal of malachite green dye from aqueous solutions. Algae, chitosan, chitosan nanoparticle and algae with chitosan nanocomposite were characterized using different physicochemical methods. The functional groups and chemical compounds found in algae, chitosan, chitosan algae, chitosan nanoparticle, and chitosan nanoparticle with algae were identified using FTIR, SEM, and TGADTA/DTG techniques. The optimal adsorption conditions, different dosages, pH and Temperature the amount of algae with chitosan nanocomposite were determined. At optimized conditions and the batch equilibrium studies more than 99% of the dye was removed. The adsorption process data matched well kinetics showed that the reaction order for dye varied with pseudo-first order and pseudo-second order. Furthermore, the maximum adsorption capacity of the algae with chitosan nanocomposite toward malachite green dye reached as high as 15.5mg/g, respectively. Finally, multiple times reusing of algae with chitosan nanocomposite and removing dye from a real wastewater has made it a promising and attractive option for further practical applications.
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Recycling and Disposal on SWM Raymond Einyu pptxRayLetai1
Increasing urbanization, rural–urban migration, rising standards of living, and rapid development associated with population growth have resulted in increased solid waste generation by industrial, domestic and other activities in Nairobi City. It has been noted in other contexts too that increasing population, changing consumption patterns, economic development, changing income, urbanization and industrialization all contribute to the increased generation of waste.
With the increasing urban population in Kenya, which is estimated to be growing at a rate higher than that of the country’s general population, waste generation and management is already a major challenge. The industrialization and urbanization process in the country, dominated by one major city – Nairobi, which has around four times the population of the next largest urban centre (Mombasa) – has witnessed an exponential increase in the generation of solid waste. It is projected that by 2030, about 50 per cent of the Kenyan population will be urban.
Aim:
A healthy, safe, secure and sustainable solid waste management system fit for a world – class city.
Improve and protect the public health of Nairobi residents and visitors.
Ecological health, diversity and productivity and maximize resource recovery through the participatory approach.
Goals:
Build awareness and capacity for source separation as essential components of sustainable waste management.
Build new environmentally sound infrastructure and systems for safe disposal of residual waste and replacing current dumpsites which should be commissioned.
Current solid waste management situation:
The status.
Solid waste generation rate is at 2240 tones / day
collection efficiently is at about 50%.
Actors i.e. city authorities, CBO’s , private firms and self-disposal
Current SWM Situation in Nairobi City:
Solid waste generation – collection – dumping
Good Practices:
• Separation – recycling – marketing.
• Open dumpsite dandora dump site through public education on source separation of waste, of which the situation can be reversed.
• Nairobi is one of the C40 cities in this respect , various actors in the solid waste management space have adopted a variety of technologies to reduce short lived climate pollutants including source separation , recycling , marketing of the recycled products.
• Through the network, it should expect to benefit from expertise of the different actors in the network in terms of applicable technologies and practices in reducing the short-lived climate pollutants.
Good practices:
Despite the dismal collection of solid waste in Nairobi city, there are practices and activities of informal actors (CBOs, CBO-SACCOs and yard shop operators) and other formal industrial actors on solid waste collection, recycling and waste reduction.
Practices and activities of these actor groups are viewed as innovations with the potential to change the way solid waste is handled.
CHALLENGES:
• Resource Allocation.
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In 2022, the first commercial application of MetaArray™ was performed at the site. MetaArray™ utilizes statistical analysis, such as principal component analysis and multivariate analysis to provide evidence that reductive dechlorination is active or even that it is slowing. This creates actionable data allowing users to save money by making important site management decisions earlier.
The results of the MetaArray™ analysis’ support vector machine (SVM) identified groundwater monitoring wells with a 80% confidence that were characterized as either Limited for Reductive Decholorination or had a High Reductive Reduction Dechlorination potential. The results of MetaArray™ will be used to further optimize the site’s post remediation monitoring program for monitored natural attenuation.
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Today, we’re going to talk about snow and ice removal safety. Whether your job duties involve snow and ice removal tasks during the winter months or you are clearing snow and ice around your own home, you need to work safely to prevent accidents and injuries.
There are quite a few potential hazards involved in snow and ice removal—some you may already know about, others that you may not have been aware of.
We’ll talk about the hazards as well as the steps you need to take to prevent injuries and cold-related illness when working outdoors clearing ice and snow during the winter months.
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The main objective of this session is to help you perform snow and ice removal duties safely to prevent accidents, injuries, or illness. By the time the session is over, you should be able to:
Recognize snow and ice removal hazards;
Inspect equipment properly and use it safely;
Avoid slips, trips, and falls;
Shovel and lift safely to prevent back injuries;
Remove snow safely from roofs; and
Understand and prevent cold-related illness.
Are you ready to concentrate on learning the training material? Good! Then let’s begin.
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When you perform snow and ice removal duties, you could face a variety of safety and health hazards. For example:
You could be injured by snow and ice removal equipment;
You could slip and fall on icy surfaces, trip over obstacles in your path, or fall from a roof if you go up to clear snow;
You could suffer back injuries from shoveling or lifting equipment or heavy bags of deicing materials; and
Your hearing could be damaged by repeated exposure to loud equipment.
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Other hazards include:
Overexertion when shoveling or performing other strenuous tasks, which could cause a heart attack, especially if you smoke, are getting on in years, or not in the best physical condition;
Poor visibility due to bad weather conditions or working at night;
Fatigue from working long hours; and
Cold-related illness from spending long hours outdoors in cold, wet weather.
Think about the hazards you might face while performing your snow and ice removal duties.
Discuss the hazards presented in the slide along with other hazards specific to your snow and ice removal operations.
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The first step in preventing snow and ice removal accidents is to think before you act. Preparation for safe operations includes a number of important factors.
All equipment should be inspected carefully before each use.
Inspect vehicles, checking head- and taillights, beacons and strobe units, brakes, tires, fluid levels, turn signals, backup signal, windshield wipers, defroster, and so on.
Inspect plow bolts, chains, hoists, and hydraulic hoses. Also inspect moldboard, cutting edge, and frames on snowplows.
When you inspect snowblowers before use, check fuel and oil levels, bolted connections and attachments to be sure they are properly tightened, the blades to make sure they rotate freely, the chute to make sure it is clear, and safety devices such as shields and emergency shutoff switches to make sure they are working properly.
Inspect spreaders, checking pumps, hoses and fittings, spinners, auger chains, and auxiliary hydraulic motors for proper function.
Also, check to make sure communication equipment in vehicles is working properly, and be certain that vehicles are equipped with flares and other safety equipment.
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Before beginning operations, you should also assess the conditions. For example, check the temperature, determine snow depth and amount of icing, and check the weather report to see how conditions might change over time.
Also, inspect the area of operations for hazards such as debris, obstacles, and vehicles.
Review your plan of action with your co-workers so that you are all in agreement about how you will carry out snow and ice removal operations and who will be responsible for what.
And finally, make sure you have the necessary personal protective equipment, or PPE, to protect you from job hazards.
Think about the steps you need to take to make sure the job is carried out safely before you begin snow and ice removal operations.
Discuss all the steps trainees should take before beginning snow and ice removal operations to ensure that the job is carried out safely.
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When operating a snowplow, be sure to take proper safety precautions. For example, begin by clearing snow from head- and taillights and beacons before driving so that you can see and be seen. Use extra caution when plowing near vehicles or pedestrians. Slow down or stop when approaching pedestrians.
Maintain good steering control. The digging action of the blade could lift weight from the front wheels, making it difficult to steer effectively.
Approach snow piles at a safe speed, taking small bites that will flow across the blade surface. Approaching too fast can damage the drive train of the vehicle and even injure the driver.
Stay clear of obstacles like curbs, stumps, posts, and rocks. Striking any of these objects could cause damage to the plow and vehicle.
And finally, have several drop points for the snow, especially when snow is wet and heavy, so that snow doesn’t stick to the plow.
Do you follow proper safety procedures when operating a plow?
Review your safety procedures that snowplow operators must follow.
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Snowblowers make clearing snow much easier than having to shovel it. But like all machines, they can be dangerous if you don’t take adequate safety precautions when using them.
To be safe, clear the area of any debris before you begin snow removal.
Direct snow away from people and vehicles, and don’t exceed the blower’s capacity.
Always stop the engine before cleaning snow from blades or chute or when making any repairs.
Never put your hand in the discharge chute. When the engine is turned off, clear away snow or debris with a stick or broom handle.
When clearing slopes, work up and down the slope, not across the face.
Never leave a running snowblower unattended.
Always handle and store gasoline safely.
Snowblower accidents are all too common. Think about the hazards of snowblowers and the precautions you need to take to prevent accidents and injuries.
Review required safety precautions for using snowblowers.
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Salt and sand spreaders can be hazardous, too, so once again, you must take proper safety precautions when operating them.
Use safe lifting techniques when loading the hopper onto the spreader.
Drive the vehicle carefully and slowly, watching out for other vehicles, pedestrians, and obstacles.
Be careful to keep hands away from moving parts when making adjustments.
Never use your hands to unclog the hopper or spreader plate on vehicle-mounted spreaders. Also, be careful when clearing clogs from walk-behind spreaders to avoid pinch points and cuts.
And finally, be careful walking on icy walkways when using a walk-behind spreader to avoid slips and falls.
Think about the precautions for the type of spreaders you use on the job.
Review required safety precautions for use of spreaders.
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When you are performing snow and ice removal duties, you may need different kinds of PPE depending on the job you are performing. For example, you may need:
Eye protection if you are loading sand and salt into a spreader, using a walk-behind spreader, or using a snowblower;
Hearing protection when using loud equipment like snowblowers;
Warm clothing to keep out the cold and wet;
Work gloves to protect your hands and keep them warm;
A reflective safety jacket or vest at night to make you visible to plows and other equipment;
Waterproof boots with nonslip soles to protect your feet from cold and damp, and to prevent slips and falls; and
Head protection if you are working in a situation where snow or ice might fall on you, such as under a sloped roof.
You also need to keep your head warm by wearing a cap. Up to 40 percent of body heat can be lost when your head is exposed.
Think about PPE you use on the job and the hazards each type of PPE protects against.
Identify PPE trainees should use for the various jobs they perform.
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It’s time now to test your knowledge of the information presented in the previous slides. For each question on the screen, determine the best answer, a or b. [PAUSE]
OK, let’s review the answers:
When clearing snow from a slope with a snowblower, you should work up and down the slope rather than across the face.
The correct answer is a.
You should inspect snow removal equipment before each use.
The correct answer is b.
Before beginning snow removal operations, you should check the area for hazards.
The correct answer is a.
To plow safely, you should maintain good steering control, because the digging action of the plow could lift weight from the front wheels and make it difficult to steer.
The correct answer is b.
How did you do? Did you get all the answers right? Do you think you’d do better on the next quiz if you went back and reviewed?
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Now it’s time to ask yourself if you understand the information presented so far. Do you understand what we’ve said about:
Snow and ice removal hazards?
Preoperation safety procedures?
Operating equipment safely?
PPE?
It’s important to understand all this information so that you can perform snow and ice removal duties safely. Are you focusing your mental effort on the training material?
Answer any questions trainees have about the information presented in the previous slides.
Conduct an exercise, if appropriate.
Let’s continue now to the next slide and talk about driving safety.
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When operating a snowplow or other vehicle used in snow and ice removal, drive at a safe speed for weather and road conditions.
Always wear your seat belt.
Watch out for other vehicles, especially when plowing or sanding in close spaces like parking lots. Also, keep alert for pedestrians and stay well clear of them.
Be especially careful when backing up. Make sure there are no vehicles, people, or obstructions behind you before you start to move.
Also, take extra care when working in the dark. Slow down so that you can see the terrain around you better.
Think about the safe driving rules you must follow when driving vehicles involved in snow and ice removal.
Review your safe driving policy as it applies to snow and ice removal.
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To avoid slips, trips, and falls while working, be sure to wear sturdy footwear with nonslip soles.
Look where you’re going when you move around snow removal areas on foot. Proceed cautiously, especially in deep snow. There might be obstacles, ruts, and other hazards hidden by the snow that could cause you to trip and fall.
When walking on icy surfaces, move slowly and slide your feet to prevent slips and falls.
If you start to fall, minimize injuries by:
Breaking the fall with your hands and forearms;
Rolling with the fall;
Protecting your head by tucking it toward your collarbone; and
Yelling or exhaling as you fall to release body tension.
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Shoveling snow is an extremely strenuous activity, especially if there’s a lot of snow or if the snow is wet and heavy. You have to be careful of overexertion, which could lead to an injury.
To prevent injuries, stretch for a couple of minutes before shoveling to loosen up back, shoulder, neck, arm, and leg muscles.
Pace yourself as you shovel to prevent overexertion. Start slow and give yourself a chance to warm up. Once you are warmed up, maintain a steady pace to reduce stress on your body.
Lift smaller amounts when snow is heavy and wet.
Breathe in while lifting and out while throwing.
Keep your feet shoulder width apart for balance.
And, hold the shovel close to your body for better leverage and less strain.
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Push snow rather than lifting it when possible, especially when the snow is heavy. For example, push snow to the edge of walkways and then lift and throw it. This way you avoid continual lifting and you don’t have to throw snow as far.
When lifting a shovelful of snow, bend your knees, keep your back straight, tighten your stomach muscles, and lift with your legs.
Avoid twisting your body when you throw the snow from the shovel. Twisting can cause muscle strain, especially in your lower back.
When shoveling stairs, stand lower than the step you are shoveling and pull snow toward you. Repeat until you reach the bottom step. Then scoop, lift, and throw snow more easily.
Take breaks from time to time to give your muscles a chance to relax and avoid muscle strain.
And finally, avoid smoking when shoveling.
Think about your shoveling technique. Are you working safely so that you avoid injuries?
Demonstrate proper shoveling technique.
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Removing snow and ice from roofs may occasionally be necessary to prevent dangerous accumulations that can cause leaks and even roof collapse. But this task should be done only when conditions make it safe to do so. Do not go on the roof when it is very windy or when visibility is poor.
When removing snow from roofs, work with a buddy or two for safety.
If you need a ladder to get up onto the roof, be sure to set it up on a stable, flat surface that has been thoroughly cleared of snow and ice. Brace the ladder top and bottom, make sure the ladder extends 3 feet above the support point at the top, and secure the top of the ladder so that it can’t shift. Be careful ascending as well as descending. Move slowly, holding onto the ladder.
Once on the roof, use a personal fall arrest system tied to a secure anchor. Watch your footing as you move around the roof to avoid slips and falls.
And finally, use a roof rake or shovel to remove snow, pushing rather than lifting snow whenever possible to reduce strain and the risk of falling.
Think about the safety procedures you must follow when removing snow from a roof.
Review required safety procedures for rooftop snow removal.
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To prevent back injuries when you have to lift heavy loads, such as equipment, deicing materials, and other heavy items, follow these four simple, safe lifting steps.
One, squat down, don’t bend at the waist. Keep your feet shoulder width apart and heels down.
Two, pull the load close to your body. Holding the load close reduces pressure on your back as you lift.
Three, get a good grip on the load.
Four, lift with your legs, not your back. Leg muscles are stronger than lower back muscles and are better able to power the lift safely.
For large, heavy objects, get help from a co-worker rather than risking straining your back.
Do you always lift safely? Improper lifting is one of the main causes of back pain and injury.
Demonstrate the safe lifting techniques using equipment or materials involved in snow and ice removal.
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Hypothermia occurs when body temperature drops below 95 degrees Fahrenheit. Symptoms of hypothermia include fatigue, drowsiness, uncontrolled shivering, bluish skin, slurred speech, clumsy movements, irritability, and irrational or confused behavior.
If a co-worker appears to be suffering from hypothermia, call for emergency help, and move him or her to a warm, dry place.
Remove wet clothing and replace with warm, dry clothing or wrap the person in blankets.
Give the victim warm, sweet drinks if the person is alert. Avoid drinks with caffeine (coffee, tea, or hot chocolate) or alcohol.
Have the victim move arms and legs to create muscle heat. If they are unable to do this, place warm bottles or hot packs in the armpits, groin, neck and head areas.
And finally, do not rub the victim’s body or place them in a warm water bath. This could stop the heart.
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Frostbite occurs when deep layers of skin freeze. Symptoms include pale, waxy skin and numbness in the affected area. Frostbite usually affects fingers, hands, toes, feet, ears, and nose.
If a co-worker seems to be suffering from frostbite, move him or her to a warm, dry place.
Do not rub the affected area. This might damage the skin. Instead, gently place the affected area in warm—not hot—water for 25 to 40 minutes.
When normal feeling and color have returned, dry the skin, and wrap the affected area to keep it warm.
And finally, seek medical attention.
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To prevent frostbite and hypothermia, remember these simple safety rules.
Dress warmly in waterproof and wind-resistant clothing. Wear several layers to provide the best protection.
Wear a hat and gloves. Remember, up to 40 percent of your body heat can be lost if your head is uncovered.
Wear insulated, waterproof boots to protect against cold and dampness.
Take frequent short breaks in a warm, dry place to allow your body to warm up.
Drink warm, sweet beverages, but avoid caffeine or alcohol.
And finally, eat warm, high-calorie foods on meal and snack breaks.
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Other important snow and ice removal safety issues include visibility, fatigue, and impairment.
To make sure you are visible to vehicles when moving on foot around snow removal areas, wear bright-colored work clothes. At night, wear a reflective vest so that you can be seen. Also, watch out for activity around you. Trucks and other equipment will likely be more visible to you than you will be to them. So keep alert, and be prepared to get out of the way.
Fatigue is another big problem, especially if you have to work long into the night. If you start to get very tired, tell your supervisor so that you can take a break, have coffee, and sit down for a while to regain your energy. Working with or around dangerous equipment when you are drowsy can be very dangerous to you and to others.
Finally, any impairment could result in an accident. Never use alcohol or drugs—even stimulants—before or during snow and ice removal operations. Use of drugs or alcohol, or coming to work under the influence, is a violation of our policy and could lead to discipline, if not an accident or injury.
Are you familiar with our drugs and alcohol policy? You should be.
Review your drugs and alcohol policy.
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Now it’s time for an exercise. Read each statement on the screen and determine the word that best completes the sentence.
[PAUSE]
Before shoveling, you should stretch to loosen up your muscles.
Breathe in when you lift a shovel of snow and breathe out when you throw the snow.
Avoid twisting your body when you throw the snow.
Hold the shovel close to your body for best leverage.
Take breaks to allow tired muscles to relax and avoid overexertion.
How did you do? Did you get all the answers right?
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Now it’s time to ask yourself if you understand the information presented in the previous slides. For example, do you understand what we’ve said about:
Driving safety when operating plows?
Avoiding slips, trips, and falls?
Shoveling safety?
Clearing roofs safely?
Safe lifting?
Cold-related illness?
Visibility, fatigue, and drugs and alcohol?
It’s important to understand all this information so that you can perform snow and ice removal duties safely.
Answer any questions trainees have about the information presented in the previous slides.
Conduct an exercise, if appropriate.
Let’s continue now to the last slide and some key points to remember about this session.
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Here are the main points to remember from this session on Snow and Ice Removal Safety:
Snow and ice removal operations can be hazardous unless you take proper precautions to protect your safety and health.
Operate all equipment safely as you have been trained to do and wear appropriate PPE.
Shovel and lift safely, and be extra careful when removing snow from roofs.
Dress warmly and watch for signs of cold-related illness and fatigue.
Do not use drugs or alcohol on the job or before coming to work.
This concludes the snow and ice removal safety training session. Do you understand all the key points of the training material?
Give trainees the quiz, if appropriate.