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Contractor Safety

Contractor Safety. Session Objectives. You will be able to: Recognize the hazards of our workplace Understand emergency procedures and accident-reporting rules Follow safety policies and safe work practices Avoid accidents and injuries in our facility. Evacuation.

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Contractor Safety

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  1. Contractor Safety

  2. Session Objectives • You will be able to: • Recognize the hazards of our workplace • Understand emergency procedures and accident-reporting rules • Follow safety policies and safe work practices • Avoid accidents and injuries in our facility

  3. Evacuation • Listen for the alarm • Follow the nearest escape route • Exit the building • Meet at the assembly area • Head count will be conducted

  4. Chemical Spills • Do not attempt to stop or clean up a spill • Warn others • Turn off ignition sources • Evacuate the area • Keep others out

  5. Accidents or Injuries • Report all accidents • Don’t touch blood • Know the location of first-aid kits • Call 911 if necessary • All accidents will be investigated • Wait for cleanup

  6. Image Credit: Stafford Industrial Supply Emergency Equipment Must Be Accessible • Exit routes • Fire extinguishers • Electrical panels • Emergency showers, eyewash stations, and first-aid stations • Chemical spill response items

  7. Policies • No drugs • No alcohol • Drug and alcohol testing • No weapons • Obey all safety signs

  8. Restricted Areas • Confined spaces • Hazardous material storage areas • Specific processes • Laboratories • Other areas • Restricted areas you set up

  9. Job Safety Assessments • Review JSAs before doing the job • Job steps • Potential hazards • Prevention measures Image Credit: OSHA

  10. PPE • Eyes—safety glasses or goggles • Face—face shield • Skin—protective clothing • Hands—gloves

  11. Image Credit: Web Soft Safety Solutions PPE (cont.) • Breathing—respirators • Hearing—earplugs or earmuffs • Feet—safety footwear

  12. Safely Handling Materials • MSDSs • Container labels • Location of materials • Storage and handling

  13. Image Credit: Washington Dept. of Labor & Industries Lockout/Tagout • Hazardous energy • Machine-specific procedures • Locks and tags • Group lockout • Testing the equipment

  14. Image Credit: Danville VA Fire Dept. Confined Spaces • Written entry procedures • Entry permit • Hazards of the space • Rescue equipment • Entrants and attendants

  15. Basic Safety Rules:True or False? • You should learn various evacuation routes from where you’re working. • Only report accidents with injuries. • Drugs, alcohol, and weapons are not allowed in our workplace. • As a contractor, you do not have to review job safety assessments.

  16. Basic Safety Rules • Do you understand about: • Emergency response? • Reporting accidents and injuries? • Our policies and restricted areas? • Job safety assessment and PPE? • Special safety concerns?

  17. Machine Safety • Don’t touch machines • We will train you • Inspect before use • Report machine malfunctions

  18. Heavy Equipment • Forklifts, construction vehicles, trucks • Trained operator • Inspect equipment • Watch for pedestrians

  19. Working at Heights • Ladder safety • Scaffolds • Guardrails • Personal fall protection

  20. Electrical Safety • Stay away from electrical components • Workers must be trained and qualified • Use proper PPE and tools • De-energize and lock out system

  21. Welding and Cutting • Hot-work permit • Welding screens • Fire watch • Compressed gases

  22. Lifting Safely • Use material-handling aids • Team-lift heavy items • Have a solid base • Keep your back straight • Lift with your legs

  23. Housekeeping • Prevent slip and trip hazards • Clean up spilled liquids • Pick up trash and other materials • Put away tools and materials • Watch cords and hoses

  24. Good Hygiene Practices • No drinking or eating • No smoking • Wash before breaks • Remove contaminated clothing

  25. Safety Procedures:True or False? • Lift with your back muscles • Use any machine you know how to operate • Don’t try to fix electrical equipment or do other electrical work unless“qualified” • If you didn’t drop it or spill it, you don’t have to clean it up • Smoking is permitted only in designated areas

  26. Contractor Safety Procedures • Do you understand the information presented in the previous slides?

  27. Hazard Awareness • Plan the job before starting • Consider all potential hazards • Inspect tools and equipment • Don’t take shortcuts • Ask questions

  28. Key Points to Remember • Know how to respond to emergencies • Follow our policies • Pay attention to warning signs • Review JSAs and make hazard awareness a priority • Read MSDSs, labels, and other written safety instructions • Follow all OSHA requirements

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