Three-way communication can be critical in verifying a message is understood during a work task which can make all the difference in whether a worker is injured or not….

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There are many different kinds of wildlife that can pose a danger to workers in the United States. Different geographical regions deal with different types of wildlife. Snakes, both venomous and non-venomous, can be a major concern for many different workers across the U.S. It is important to consider if snakes could be in your work area and what steps need to be taken to prevent any type of injury or incident due to them.

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Operating heavy equipment or a motor vehicle is inherently a hazardous task, however, backing up creates more risk for incidents to occur. According to the National Safety Council, backing accidents cause 500 deaths and 15,000 injuries per year. All too often, unnecessary backing is responsible for injuries or property damage incidents. It is important to consider the hazards of backing and what can be done to mitigate these hazards.

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Health and safety is of primary importance when working in the field. LMK Pipe Renewal

desires that each employee be thoroughly aware of the following preventative measures: Field

workers have an exposure to polluted water and refuse by virtue of the very nature of their work

during the installation of the liners.

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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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