Underground utility strikes are a dangerous and costly event. Almost all line strikes are expensive and many of incidents that damage gas or electric lines can be extremely dangerous for everyone in the area. It is vital to understand the frequency at which line strikes occur and the best practices to assist in preventing line strikes.
Read MoreWe 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…..
Read MoreThe flu affects most people at some point in their lives. Almost everybody experiences the flu multiple times in their lifetime.
Read MoreIt is no secret that our roadways can be a dangerous place….
Read MoreNo 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….
Read MoreTo 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.
Read MoreLMK 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.
Read MoreFrequent 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.
Read MoreAny 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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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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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.
Read MoreThe 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:
Read MoreThe 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.
Read Moreinspected on a regular basis, and are sanitized before and after use. The SCBA training video
will be viewed twice a year by all personnel.
Read MoreWater 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….
Read MoreStrokes, just like heart attacks, are serious medical emergencies that occur all too often. They are the leading cause of serious long-term disability and are the third leading cause of death in the United States. Each year over 795,000 people experience a stroke in the US. Over 75% of stroke victims are over the age of 65 according to StrokeCenter.org.
Read MoreWhether it is the proper training, tools, knowledge, time, materials, support, equipment, etc. there is a lot you need in place to do any one work task correctly.
It is important to take the time to get the right people involved depending on what you need to get your work done….
Read MoreSpiders 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.
Read MoreForklifts, or powered industrial trucks as they are referred to by OSHA, are a common piece of equipment found in many different industries. These pieces of equipment are primarily used to move materials and come in a variety of makes and models.
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