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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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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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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The following are the proper procedures and general safety precautions that will be followed
before entering a manhole for the purpose of taking flow measurements, performing inspections
or making sewer repairs:
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Weather can create many hazards and slow down production for construction sites and other work sites that are outdoors. This is especially true when rain creates excessively muddy conditions.
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Spiders are feared by many people all around the world. For the most part, they are harmless creatures to humans. However, there is a small number of species that are known to be a danger to humans. In the United States, there are two kinds of spiders that are normally mentioned as a danger to a person’s health if bitten. These spiders are of the recluse type and the widow type.
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It's a terrible thing to realize that hardly a workday goes by without a construction worker falling off a scaffold to his death. And those who survive scaffold falls are often crippled for the remainder of their lives.
These tragedies are sometimes caused by faulty design or poor construction. But in most cases, the basic cause is poor maintenance or improper use - something that you can do something about.
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Individuals who come to work under the influence of drugs and alcohol are a big concern for many employers across the world. In the United States, it is estimated over 60% of employers conduct pre-employment drug screen. The cost of these tests are anywhere from $20 to $60 a piece. Since employers are willing to spend this amount of money on screening employees many find that the benefits outweigh the costs.
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Gasoline is common both on the job and at home for use in both vehicles and equipment we use every day. It is important to practice safe handling and storage of gasoline to avoid spills and fires. Improper use and storage of gasoline leads to many injuries as well as property damage year after year.
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The construction of sewers should be in accordance with standard design, with special attention
to self-cleaning velocities, good alignment, proper spacing of manholes, and adequate provision
for ventilation. These design standards when followed, will provide for a safer work
environment. However, there are several other points of safety that are of major importance.
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inspected on a regular basis, and are sanitized before and after use. The SCBA training video
will be viewed twice a year by all personnel.
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The concentration of the hazard will be monitored before respirator selection and periodically
thereafter to ensure that the correct respirators are being utilized.
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Employees will use respirators provided in accordance with training received.
Employees must report any malfunction of a respirator to their supervisor immediately, and that
respirator will be taken out of service to be repaired or replaced.
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There is an endless amount of acronyms when talking about safety. The acronym S.O.R.T. is a tool that can help remind us to take steps to address hazards and create a safe work environment. S.O.R.T stands for Stop, Observe, Recognize, and Take Ownership.
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While many accidents are caused by distracted driving and driving under the influence, mechanical issues also lead to accidents.
Vehicle inspections and preventative maintenance are effective ways to prevent mechanical issue-related crashes….
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