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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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….

We often face new situations or challenging times whether that is at home, at work, or just in life overall. For many of us, it can be hard to swallow our pride and seek out help from others when we need assistance. That being said, it is important to understand your limits and know when you need help from someone else.

People drive drunk an average of over 300,000 times a day in the United States, but fewer than 4,000 are arrested for it, according to the FBI. The decision to drive impaired is a deadly one.

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…..

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.

Equipment should be inspected prior to use.

Keep equipment maintained. All major equipment is serviced regularly. Smaller appliances

should be checked as necessary.

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.

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.

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.

Every single year there are 735,000 Americans who suffer heart attacks according to the CDC. Out of that number, 525,000 of them are first-time heart attack victims. Heart disease and heart attacks are an unfortunate reality in our country.

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.

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

We use batteries to power our cars, trucks, tractors, forklifts, construction equipment, and power tools. There are different types of batteries. For example, a lead-acid battery usually uses sulfuric acid to create the intended reaction. Zinc-air batteries rely on oxidizing zinc with oxygen for the reaction. Potassium hydroxide is the electrolyte in common household alkaline batteries. The most common electrolyte in lithium batteries is a lithium salt solution.