ammgoma> eo zrommoomr< . Feet and Toes INDEX CONSTRUCTION SAFETY HANDBOOK INTRODUCTION ete ee 1 GENERAL INFORMATION Absenteeism Minor Injuries Clothing . sevens Pedestrians on Plant Roads Running Motor Vehicles . be vce eens ees Horseplay * Fighting * Gambling * Drinking (Alcohol) * Drugs : feces 2 NYVNNYYN |. YOUR SAFETY REQUIREMENTS ... . vee 3 SAGETY TECHNIQUES 2 rece e tee 7) PERSONAL PROTECTION. ... Head and Scalp ..... EyesandEars ....... Face and Neck fe Fingers, Hands and Wrists Back ree 5 Abdomen...... 0.2... ...05- : Legs, Thighs, Knees, Shins, Ankles . Respiratory (Breathing)....... Skin... eee TOOLS..... cent eee ee 14 Hand Tools......... 2.2.0.0 000s oe a (i)B. Portable Power Tools. ...... ee ee 5 C. Power Tools—Shop Types... . vee D. Miscellaneous Rigging Equipment . a Vi. EQUIPMENT ........ veteeseeeeeeees 2 faa Generale es ee el B. Safety Belts 24 C. Ladders... oe D. Scaffolding.............. vet estes eree 24 E. Barricades ... . rrree cesses e 26 F. Hole Covers 27 G. Signs peoseusan veeveeees 28 H. Material Hoists ..... . vee -. 28 |. Welding and Burning ..... eo J. Compressed Air a i 32 K. Melting Pots and Kettles a wees 33 L. Motor Vehicles and Power Equipment - . 34 Vill. FIRE PROTECTION voces [35 IX, RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL. ...... voce eee 37 X. JOB REQUIREMENTS eee oy A. Permits. .... 38 B. Danger Tag and Lock-Out ... ee oo C. Electrical Circuitry and Apparatus............... 40 D. Materials Handling . voceeeenees .. 40 E. Stability Control—Men, Materials padeeas ARMA UMCE ateacaeeaeeaseeeseseassesesss vee A F Access....... 42 G. Excavations . 42 H. Tank Work ...... 43 |. Liquids—Flammable. . ee 43 J. Liquids—Corrosive (Acids and Caustics)........., 44 XI. SUBJECT INDEX ............. 5 fre ao)I. INTRODUCTION This manual will help you understand and comply with the safety requirements of this Construction Project. It is extremely important that you understand HOW cach task is to be done in a safe manner... and if you do not know, STOP—ASK before you begin work. Your safety and well being, as well as the safety of fellow workers, can be accom- plished only through your constant, sincere effort. Merely talking about safety will not make safety a fact. IT TAKES ACTION!!! Safety...Is performing your daily tasks in the safe manner you have been shown. Safety...Is protecting people and equipment from hazards. Safety...On this job, is REQUIRED! Local plant safety rules must be followed by con- tractors. During orientation you will be advised of local safety requirements for your job.Il. GENERAL INFORMATION.... A. ABSENTEEISM Call your supervisor if you must be absent from work. B. MINOR INJURIES Report every injury immediately for treatment. C. CLOTHING Do not wear clothing which could get caught « in machinery or otherwise cause an accident. (Such as dragging pants cuffs, torn or loose long sleeves, neckties, or torn clothing.) Shirts must be worn at all times. They must cover your shoulders with shirttails tucked in except when welding. D. PEDESTRIANS ON PLANT ROADS, Walk on the left side unless told to do other- wise. Do not take shortcuts through operat- ing areas or buildings. E. RUNNING Running is not permitted anywhere, except in extreme emergency. F. MOTOR VEHICLES Do not use unless you are assigned by your supervisor and have received safety instructions. G. HORSEPLAY - FIGHTING - GAMBLING - POS- SESSION OF FIREARMS - POSSESSION OR USE OF ALCOHOL OR UNAUTHORIZED DRUGS may be reasons to be barred from this site.Ill. YOUR SAFETY REQUIREMENTS To work without injury, good communication is necessary between you and your'supervisor, your co-worker, and any other affected by your actions. Before you begin any job, you must be familiar with the hazards of the job and how to avoid injury. Study the following basic safety outline, and then read fully the sections that apply to your work. Carry this handbook at all times, and use it to refresh your safety know-how whenever you meet different work situations. A. PERSONAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT . A hard hat must be worn at all times. . Safety glasses are re- quired for many jobs. . Safety shoes are strongly recommended. . Wear a safety belt on ele- vated open platforms. Respirators and. rubber gloves are used on special jobs. 6. Gloves are needed on most jobs. B. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT 1. Must be in good condition and be cur- rently inspected. 2. To be used only by qualified people. 3. Do not alter tools or guards. 4, Use tools only for their designed purpose. C. BARRICADES 1. Needed for excavations, near roof edges, around overhead work and sim- ilar areas. Hole covers or barricades must be placed at all floor openings.D: LADDERS ls 2. 3. 4, E. SCAFFOLDS FE Si i 2. GW Ts 2. Straight and extension ladders-must be tied off. Step ladders must be fully opened and set level. Work facing the ladder with both feet on the rungs. Stay off the platform and top step of stepladders. 1. Handrails, midrails, and toeboards are required. 2. Lock all wheels before using. | 3. Never move scaffolds with people on them. . Tie off, if over two lifts high. Use ladders for access—never climb bracing. . All connections, including casters on roll- ing scaffolds, shall be pinned. GNS Use them when necessary and remove promptly when no longer required. Pay attention—they mean what they say. ELDING AND BURNING. - Remove combustible materials from the immediate area. Check equipment for safe working condition. . Have flame permit before starting work. . Determine location of nearby fire ex- tinguisher, or get one for the job. 4iH. RIGGING 1. Know proper use of chainfalls, come-a- longs, chokers, shackles, and clamps. 2. Never raise a load over people. Use tag lines to control load. 4. Know capacities of rigging equipment and weights of loads. FIRE PROTECTION 1. Smoke only in designated areas. 2. No “strike anywhere” matches allowed. 3. Permits required for welding, burning, or other open flame. 4. Know the fire alarm signal and how to turn in an alarm. 5. Know where fire extinguishers are and how to use them. DANGER TAGS 1. Shall be properly filled out and placed on switches and valves that must not be operated. 2. Have printed on them, “HANDS OFF—DO NOT OPERATE” . PERMITS 1. Work, flame, tank entry, excavation, and operator’s permits are required before you start work. 5L, EXCAVATIONS : . Shore or slope vertical sides exceeding 5 feet before entering. . Have proper access. 3. Protect others with barricades. 4. Keep soil back 3 feet from edge. M. FLAMMABLES 1. Store in properly labeled containers. 2. Keep away from smoking, welding, burn- ing, or other source of heat. N. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS No job is to start until you get AS complete line-up from your foreman. O. ORDERLINESS 1. Keep everything in its proper place. 2. Put scrap, trash and other waste in the right containers. Covers shall be provided on containers used for flammable or harmful substances. 3. Clean up tools and work area as your job progresses. 4. Keep cords and hoses 7 feet overhead or lay them flat outside of walkways. . Keep all material, tools, and equipment in a stable position (tied, stacked or chocked) to prevent rolling or falling. - Maintain clear access to all work areas. 7. Waste shall be disposed of at frequent intervals. a a 6IV. SAFETY TECHNIQUES Experience has proved that the following “safety tools” thoughtfully applied by super: sor and mechanic alike are necessary if this lo be free of serious injury. Lion is Lo instruct you, the mechanic, on how you are to use these tools. A, STA—SAFE’ Before assigning a man to any job, new or repetitive, his supervision is responsible for giving him STA—that is, showing and explaining to him the safety precautions and action that must be taken before proceeding with the task. You are responsible for understanding and following this STA—if you don’t understand, ASK; if your supervisor fails to give you STA, ASK. If you have physical limitations inform your supervisor. B. MENTAL DISTRACTIONS “Mind in one place and body in t, \- another spells danger. Tf you » havea personal situation per- NS VEG sistently bothering you, tell your supervisor so he can con- sider this before assigning your job. 7