Know the safety rules and procedures that apply to the work that is being done. Determine the

potential hazards (e.g., physical, chemical, biological) and appropriate safety precautions before

beginning any new procedure.

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To stop traffic

Stand in a safe position on the shoulder. Face traffic and extend the paddle in a vertical position

so the full STOP face can be seen by approaching drivers. Night flagging may include the use of

a red lantern or light. To stop traffic the light should be waved back and forth across the path of

an approaching vehicle

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Let's talk about what makes a fire and what we can do to prevent one. Fire can be

compared to a triangle. Three sides are necessary to make a triangle and three

ingredients are necessary to cause a fire. These are heat, air, and fuel. If any one of

these three sides is missing, there can be no fire.

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The importance of adequate sleep cannot be overstated. Sleep has many effects on a variety of aspects of our health. The way you feel awake has a link to what kind of sleep you get at night. Poor sleeping habits can lead to an acute sudden incident, such as a car crash due to a tired driver, or chronic problems over the long term such as a number of health issues.

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No matter if you or someone else is responsible for implementing a safeguard, safeguards should be verified that they are in place prior to beginning work….

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With all of the moving equipment, flying debris, and falling objects on a construction site it can be a very dangerous place for an individual on the ground. It is important to understand the specific hazards of the work for that day as well as the job site overall as ground personnel who will be on the job site. Furthermore, everyone needs to work together to eliminate or mitigate the hazards that result in struck-by incidents.

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To you, the flagger:

You have been chosen as a traffic flagger because your supervisor feels you are physically able,

mentally alert, and sufficiently commanding in appearance to be obeyed by the motoring public.

You are an indispensable part of all maintenance and construction operations. We want you to

study the following instructions so that they become second nature. Your life, the lives of your

fellow workers, and the lives of highway users depend upon your alertness and on your ability to

control traffic with your stop-slow sign paddle.

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LMK Pipe Renewal facilities on state highway right of ways are to be maintained in a manner

satisfactory to the State of Florida and at LMK Pipe Renewal expense.

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Frequent and abrupt changes in geometries that require rapid maneuvers (such as lane narrowing,

dropped lanes, or main roadway transitions) should be avoided. Provisions should be made for

the safe operation of work vehicles, particularly on high-speed, high-volume roadways.

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Any member of the crew who serves as a flagger should be equipped with a Stop-Slow paddle and a reflective vest. Crewmembers shall be trained for proper flagging procedures.

 

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All requirements pertaining to the safety, employees in the above listed publications are included in this Safety Manual by reference. In this Safety Manual, it is not practical to prescribe detailed requirements for all situations that may arise; therefore, it is the responsibility of individual employees to determine applicability of the aforementioned publications to their own activities.

 

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Companies that hold general housekeeping of work areas to a high standard usually have a better safety culture than those companies that do not. Housekeeping is an important part of a robust safety program. Poor housekeeping promotes inefficiency as well as leads to injuries and property loss.

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An important but often overlooked aspect of safety is what we decide to wear each day on the job….

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Allergies are an issue that many people have to pay attention to every day both on and off the job. There are many sources of allergens that can cause an allergic reaction. Common allergens include pollen, dust mites, food, drugs, latex, animal dander, insect stings, and mold. A few of these allergens may be an issue while on the job. It is important to know what you are allergic to as well as communicating it to others in case of an exposure resulting in an emergency situation. In this safety talk, we will discuss two common allergens that could be the source of a severe allergic reaction on the job.

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Slips, trips, and falls are one of the leading causes of injuries and fatalities in the workplace. According to OSHA, slip, trip, and fall incidents cause 15% of all accidental deaths and are second only to motor vehicle incidents as a cause of fatalities on the job. These types of incidents can result in life-changing injuries to the employees who suffer them. These incidents are also very costly for businesses. HUB reports that the average slip and fall injury costs $20,000.

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There has been much discussion about silica dust in the past few years. OSHA has issued a regulation to help protect workers from overexposure to this dust. It has been largely unregulated in the past, and because of this, many workers have been faced with overexposure to silica dust. The CDC reports that an estimated 1.7 million U.S. workers are exposed to silica dust on the job.

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Fire Hazards

If a fire breaks out in a LMK facility and it cannot be immediately and completely extinguished, you should follow the Emergency Reporting Procedures listed below.

 

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The following is a list of the safety equipment that should be worn and/or used by all employees working in sewer manholes at all times, unless stated otherwise.

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