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Safety Talks in this category
1. General Construction - Safe Practices #1
2. General Construction - Safe Practices #2
3. General Construction - Safe Practices #3
4. General Construction - Safe Practices #4
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GENERAL CONSTRUCTION SAFE PRACTICES #1
- Keep oily clothes away from oxygen
(explosion danger).
- Always light torch with a "torch
lighter" (never use a match or cigarette and never in a keg or drum).
- Open compressed gas cylinders slowly to
avoid valve damage.
- Keep salamanders or other portable heating
equipment away from combustible materials.
- Make sure engines in buildings are away
from combustibles - and exhaust is properly ventilated.
- After work, check clothing for hidden hot
slag or molten metal. Do not wear oil-soaked clothing.
- Check for clear path first. Then have
clear view while carrying load.
- Face hidden when climbing. Use both hands.
Use hand line or material hoist to lift loads.
- Use only sturdy ladders on firm base.
Where possible angle out base one-fourth of ladder working length. Keep area clear of
debris.
- Have ladder reach at least three feet
above landing for easy access. Tie off ladder at top (secure bottom and brace long
ladders).
- Use scaffold if solid footing or sate
ladder access is not possible; made of sraight-grained lumber, free of defects and knots.
Test plank strength.
- Platform planks should overlap supports
not less than six inches nor more than twelve inches; be secured from shifting.
- Consider all wires "live" until
checked and locked out. Keep safe distance from "live" electricity.
- Have electrical power tools and equipment
properly grounded.
- Do not use electrical power tools or
equipment while standing in water.
- All electrical power tools and extension
cords should have rubber insulation. Damaged cords should be replaced not repaired.
- Only qualified personnel should make
electrical repairs or installations. Do not use metal ladders and hats near high-powered
electricity.
- Have all cords, leads, hose, etc., placed
to avoid tripping hazards or getting damaged - and away from oil, grease.
- Remove or clinch nails in old lumber.
- Oil, grease and water spills must be
cleaned up right away. Delay can cause an accident.
- Keep loose materials off stairs, walkways,
ramps, platforms, etc.
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2.
GENERAL CONSTRUCTION SAFE PRACTICES #2
- Report to work rested and physically fit
to perform your job.
- Wear clothing suitable for weather and
your work. Torn or loose clothing, cuffs, neckwear are hazardous.
- Wear approved safety footwear suitable for
your trade. . . in good condition.
- Use gloves, aprons or other suitable skin
protection when handling rough materials, chemicals, hot or cold objects. Replace if worn.
- Jewelry (rings, bracelets, neck chains,
etc.) should not be worn.
- Special safety equipment is provided for
your protection. Use when required. Keep in good condition. Report loss or damage
immediately.
- In or near old construction locate gas,
power and water sources before starting work. Contact utility companies.
- "No Smoking" signs stand guard
near fire dangers. Obey them - always!
- Know location and use of fire
extinguishing equipment and how to give fire alarm.
- Flammable liquid containers should be
clearly labeled and stored in a protected, separate area.
- Flammable liquids should be used only in
small amounts and in approved metal safety cans.
- Do not refuel a hot or running engine.
Clean up spills before starting.
- Do not block aisles, traffic lanes, fire
exits.
- Have safe access to work areas - the safe
way is the right way.
- Avoid shortcut - use ramps, stairs,
walkways, ladders, etc.
- Properly brace or shore up excavation side
wall if not sloped.
- Place excavation spoil far enough away to
avoid load strain on walls. Remove surface rocks that may fall in.
- Do not permit vehicles too close to edge
of cut.
- Bend knees, keep back nearly straight when
lifting. Leg muscles, not your back, should do the work.
- Get help with heavy or bulky materials to
avoid dropping load or getting thrown off-balance.
- Have just one person give commands when
team-lifting big loads.
- Intoxicants and non-prescribed drugs are
NOT PERMITED - cause for disciplinary action.
- Rely on your supervisor's knowledge and
experience if you do not understand any rule or work operation.
- Work with care and good judgment at all
times to avoid accidents - whether or not a specific rule is contained in this manual.
- Give your wholehearted support to safety
activities. Preventing your accident depends mostly on YOU!
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3. GENERAL
CONSTRUCTION SAFE PRACTICES #3
- Never adjust or repair machinery while it
is in motion. "Lock out" when maintenance job requires.
- Operate machinery and vehicles within
rated capacity and at safe speeds.
- Report defective power tools or machinery
to supervisor immediately.
- Never point an air hose at anyone or use
it to clean clothing - extremely dangerous!
- Be sure you have clear area behind you
before swinging sledgehammer, other tools or materials.
- Keep constant check on blocks, cables,
clamps and other tackle. Repair or replace if defective.
- Store oily wiping rags in covered metal
containers or dispose of them safely.
- Never use an air hose or pressure to empty
gasoline drums. Welding, cutting operations should be closely supervised. Remove or shield
nearby combustibles.
- Keep a fire watch with adequate fire
extinguishers during and after "hot work" as job location requires.
- Do not look at welding or cutting
operations without wearing proper eye protection.
- Check hose, fittings1 valves
for leaks (use soapy water)
- Keep all tools and materials away from
edge of scaffolds, platforms, shaft openings, etc.
- Do not use tools with split, broken or
loose handles.
- Have tools with burred or mushroomed heads
dressed. Keep cutting tools sharp - and carry in a container (not in your pocket).
- Know correct use of hand and power tools
before using Use the right tool for the job.
- Only qualified personnel should operate or
service power tools, vehicles and other machinery.
- Before starting machinery, opening
valves, switches, etc., check safety of workmen. Have all safety guards attached.
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4. GENERAL
CONSTRUCTION SAFE PRACTICE5 #4
- When entering different work areas,
familiarize yourself with any required safety precautions.
- Be sure your footing is well supported
before stepping. Watch out for overhanging planks, slippery spots, loose objects, etc.
- Be aware of work going on around you. Keep
clear of suspended loads, traffic areas, etc.
- Always have enough light on stairs,
aisles, basements, work areas, etc.
- Place barricades and signs to warn of
traffic, overhead dangers, etc. Have warning lights, flagman or watchman, if necessary.
- Place fencing or barricades at
excavations, floor openings.
- Do not ride on vehicles or mobile
equipment unless specifically authorized.
- Always be seated when riding authorized
vehicles (unless designed for standing).
- Report any injuries immediately. Even
small cuts can become seriously infected.
- Report any unsafe conditions or equipment
to your supervisor.
- Keep "horseplay" and
roughhousing away from the job. Practical jokes often become painful injuries.
- Keep your mind on your job - and temper
under control - always!
- Hard hats must be worn in all areas
indicated (visitors included) -
- Wear proper eye protection if exposed to
flying objects, dust, hot splashing metal, harmful rays, chemicals.
- Wear proper respiratory equipment when
spray painting, burning, exposed to dust or other toxic hazards - as required.
- Keep materials orderly. Prevent piles from
falling or shifting (tie down or support, if necessary).
- Shavings, dust, scraps, oil or grease must
not accumulate. Make good housekeeping part of the job.
- Refuse piles must be removed as soon as
possible.
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