The LMK Pipe Renewal safety Committee will provide safety training of the following types.
All employees, as specified are required to receive such safety instructions.
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LMK Pipe Renewal has made the decision that personal safety takes precedent over company
property in all emergencies. No extreme action should be taken that Threatens personal safety.
Dial 911 in the event of an emergency.
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All accidents involving injury or exposure to toxic chemicals must be reported to the Laboratory
Supervisor and the Lab Health and Safety Officer immediately. If an injury results from an
accident, an accident report form must be filled out by the personnel directly involved.
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It is company policy to stop or delay construction activities, 24 to 48 hours prior to landfall
depending on the project’s geographical distance from our closest shop/yard. The only
exception would be for any activity related to prepping or securing the job site for the coming
storm.
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There are many different sources of pressure individuals face at work for getting the job done. Time, or the lack of it, is a major driver in whether or not workers feel that they need to rush to get a job complete. It is important to plan work accordingly to avoid having to rush work tasks.
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We all have habits that we follow on a daily or weekly basis. These habits have a major effect on our life. They also affect the choices we make at work…..
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Transport and handle bulk chemicals and concentrated reagents with extreme care. Always use
two hands when carrying bottles of acid or large sizes of stock chemicals. Plastic carrying
containers are available for transporting large bottles, which are not safety coated.
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Equipment should be inspected prior to use.
Keep equipment maintained. All major equipment is serviced regularly. Smaller appliances
should be checked as necessary.
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Smoking is not permitted.
The consumption of food is not permitted in wetout area.
Beverages are allowed but may only be kept and consumed at "dry" personal desks or computer
stations. Drinking in any work isle or at "wet" benches is strictly prohibited. Beverages are
prohibited in the microbiology laboratory, dishwasher room, chemical storage area and near
fume hoods. Consumption of drinks is discouraged while an analyst is actively performing tests.
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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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If you are required to repair or maintain any machinery or equipment, or any electrical power source, start the job by locking out and tagging out all energy sources and starting mechanisms. Locking or tagging out is the only sure way to prevent other employees from accidentally activating the system.
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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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