Amputations are a very serious health and safety concern in the workplace. OSHA reports there is an average of seven amputations that occur in US workplaces every single day.
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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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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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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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Ladders are an essential tool on many job sites and at home across the United States. Because of their widespread use and the inherent danger of working at heights, they are responsible for a significant number of injuries both on and off the job. Understanding the hazards of using a ladder, following the necessary safe work practices, and avoiding complacency can be a lifesaver.
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Water is one of the most important substances on Earth. All plants, animals, and people need water to survive. Water serves important purposes to our bodies and our bodily functions- some of which you may not even be aware of….
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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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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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When you hear this request at a service station, you can be pretty sure the job will be done safely. Service station operations and equipment are designed with safety in mind. But what happens when you fill up that front-end loader or portable generator on the job?
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There are many different types of injuries that can occur while using a pressure washer. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, an estimated 6,057 people went to an emergency room with injuries related to pressure washer use in 2014. While the pressure of the water can be considered the biggest exposure to risk during this work task, there are certainly many more hazards to be considered.
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Front end loaders are one of the most commonly used types of heavy equipment. These machines are found in a variety of industries completing a magnitude of different tasks. These machines may not be the largest or viewed as the most hazardous on a job, but year after year they are responsible for many injuries and fatalities.
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Dropped objects are a serious hazard at many worksites. In 2017, there were 237 workplace fatalities due to falling objects (the most recent statistics available) in the United States according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Furthermore, OSHA estimates that over 50,000 “struck-by a falling object” incidents occur each year on construction sites alone.
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