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CHAPTER 1

INJURY AND ILLNESS PREVENTION PROGRAM

Written Plan

Every employer should have a written Injury and Illness Prevention plan. This is

our plan. Please read it carefully. While no plan can guarantee an accident free

workplace, following the safety procedures set forth in this manual will significantly

reduce the risk of danger to you and your co-workers. Thank you for all our safety.

Introd!tion to Or Pro"ra#.

tate and federal law, as well as company policy, make the safety and health of

our employees the first consideration in operating our !usiness. afety and health in our

!usiness must !e a part of every operation, and every employees" responsi!ility at all

levels. It is the intent of Engr. Alexander B. Trillana Inc. to comply with all laws

concerning the operation of the !usiness and the safety and health of our employees and

the pu!lic.

To do this, we must constantly !e aware of conditions in all work areas that can

produce or lead to injuries. #o employee is re$uired to work at a jo! known to !e unsafe

or dangerous to their health. %our cooperation in detecting ha&ards, reporting dangerous

conditions and controlling workplace ha&ards is a condition of employment. Inform your

supervisor immediately of any situation !eyond your a!ility or authority to correct.

Employees will not !e disciplined or suffer any retaliation for reporting a safety violation

in good faith.

Sa$et% &ir't Priorit%

The personal safety and health of each employee is of primary importance.

Prevention of occupationally induced injuries and illnesses is of such conse$uence that it

will !e given precedence over operating productivity. To the greatest degree possi!le,

management will provide all mechanical and physical protection re$uired for personal

safety and health, !ut our employees must !ear primary responsi!ility for working safely.

' little common sense and caution can prevent most accidents from occurring.

Indi(idal Coo)eration Ne!e''ar%

Engr. 'le(ander ). Trillana Inc. maintains a safety and health program

conforming to the !est practices of our field. To !e successful, such a program must

em!ody proper attitudes towards injury and illness prevention on the part of supervisors

and employees. It re$uires the cooperation in all safety and health matters, not only of the

employer and employee, !ut !etween the employee and all co-workers. *nly through

such a cooperative effort can a safety program in the !est interest of all !e esta!lished and

Responsible Safety Officer

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preserved. afety is no accident think safety and the jo! will !e safer.

Sa$et% Pro"ra# Goal'

The o!jective of Engr. 'le(ander ). Trillana Inc. is a safety and health program

that will reduce the num!er of injuries and illnesses to an a!solute minimum, not merelyin keeping with, !ut surpassing the !est e(perience of similar operations !y others. *ur

goal is &ero accidents and injuries.

Sa$et% Poli!% State#ent

It is the policy of Engr. Alexander B. Trillana Inc. that accident prevention shall

!e considered of primary importance in all phases of operation and administration. It is

the intention of Engr. Alexander B. Trillana Inc."s management to provide safe and

healthy working conditions and to esta!lish and insist upon safe practices at all times !y

all employees. The prevention of accidents is an o!jective affecting all levels of our company and its operations. It is, therefore, a !asic re$uirement that each supervisor

make the safety of all employees an integral part of his or her regular management

function.

It is e$ually the duty of each employee to accept and follow esta!lished safety

regulations and procedures. Every effort will !e made to provide ade$uate training to

employees. owever, if an employee is ever in dou!t a!out how to do a jo! or task safely,

it is his or her duty to ask a $ualified person for assistance. Employees are e(pected to

assist management in accident prevention activities. nsafe conditions must !e reported

immediately. /ellow employees that need help should !e assisted.

Everyone is responsi!le for the housekeeping duties that pertain to their jo!s.

Every injury that occurs on the jo!, even a slight cut or strain, must !e reported to

management and0or 1esponsi!le afety *fficer as soon as possi!le. nder no

circumstances, e(cept emergency trips to the hospital, should an employee leave the work

site without reporting an injury. When you have an accident, everyone is hurt. Please

work safely. afety is everyone"s !usiness.

Sa$et% Rle' $or All E#)lo%ee'

It is the policy of Engr. 'le(ander ). Trillana Inc. that everything possi!le will !e

done to protect you from accidents, injuries, and0or occupational disease while on the jo!.

afety is a cooperative undertaking re$uiring an ever-present safety consciousness on the

part of every employee. If an employee is injured, positive action must !e taken promptly

to see that the employee receives ade$uate treatment. #o one likes to see a fellow

employee injured !y an accident. Therefore, all operations must !e planned to prevent


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accidents. To carry out this policy, the following rules will apply3

o +. 'll employees shall follow the safe practices and rules contained in this manual

and such other rules and practices communicated on the jo!.

o 2. 'll employees shall report all unsafe conditions or practices to the proper

authority, including the supervision on the project, and, if corrective action is not

taken immediately, a government authority with proper jurisdiction over such

practices.

o 4. The 1* shall !e responsi!le for implementing these policies !y insisting that

employees o!serve and o!ey all rules and regulations necessary to maintain a safe

workplace and safe work ha!its and practices.

o 5. 6ood housekeeping must !e practiced at all times in the work area.

o 7. uita!le clothing and footwear must !e worn at all times. Personal protection

e$uipment 8hardhats, respirators, eye protection9 will !e worn whenever needed.

o :. 'll employees will participate in a safety meeting conducted !y their supervisor

once every ten working days.o ;. 'nyone under the influence of into(icating li$uor or drugs, including

prescription drugs which may impair motor skills and judgment, shall not !e

allowed on the jo!.

o <. orseplay, scuffling, and other acts which tend to have an adverse influence on

safety or well-!eing of other employees are prohi!ited.

o =. Work shall !e well-planned and supervised to avoid injuries in the handling of

heavy materials and while using e$uipment.

o +>. #o one shall !e permitted to work while the employee"s a!ility or alertness is

impaired !y fatigue, illness, or other causes that it might e(pose the employee or others to injury.

o ++. There will !e no consumption of li$uor or !eer on the jo!.

o +2. Employees should !e alert to see that all guards and other protective devices

are in proper places and adjusted, and shall report deficiencies to the 1*.

o +4. Employees shall not handle or tamper any electrical e$uipment, machinery, or

air or water lines in a manner not within the scope of their duties, unless they have

received specific instructions.

o +5. 'll injuries shall !e reported to the 1* so that arrangements can !e made for

medical or first aid treatment.

o +7. When lifting heavy o!jects, use the large muscles of the leg instead of the

small muscles of the !ack.

o +:. ?o not throw things, especially materials and e$uipment. ?ispose of all waste

properly and carefully. )end all e(posed nails so they do not hurt anyone

removing the waste.

o +;. ?o not wear shoes with thin or torn soles.


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Re')on'i*le Sa$et% O$$i!er

In accordance with Engr. 'le(ander ). Trillana Inc."s safety and injury

prevention, the 1esponsi!le afety *fficer has the responsi!ility and authority to do the

following3

+. ?evelop and implement rules of safe practices for each function with the company.

2. ?evelop and implement safe operating rules for use of electrical and mechanical

e$uipment consistent with manufacturer"s recommendations and specifications.

4. ?evelop and implement a system to encourage employees to report unsafe conditions

immediately.

5. @onduct a thorough investigation of each accident, whether or not it results in injury, to

determine the cause of the accident and to prevent recurrence. In cases of known injury

accident, the investigation shall proceed only after consultation with Engr. 'le(ander ).

Trillana Inc. attorneys, who shall direct the investigation 8the product of which

investigation shall !e considered the work product of the attorney.

7. Instruct supervisors in safety responsi!ilities.

:. ?evelop and implement a program of employee safety education.

;. @onduct scheduled and unscheduled inspections to identify and correct unsafe working

conditions. pecial attention shall !e given to notice of serious concealed dangers.

<. Aaintain records or training, periodic inspections, corrective actions, and

investigations as re$uired !y law.

Dtie'

*verall responsi!ility and authority for implementing the injury and illness prevention

program is vested in the 1esponsi!le afety *fficer. 's part of the jo!, the 1esponsi!le

afety *fficer will supplement this written injury and illness prevention program !y3

+. Esta!lishing workplace o!jectives and safety recognition programs

2. Working with all government officials in !oth accident investigation and safety

inspection procedures

4. Aaintaining safety and individual training records

5. Encouraging reporting of unsafe conditions and promoting a safe workplace.

ome of these responsi!ilities will !e delegated to your immediate supervisor for


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implementation.

E#)lo%ee Co#)lian!e

This written plan contains incentives designed to promote employee participation in the

safety program. These incentives are not part of your regular compensation and are not

intended to discourage you from reporting accidents.

A"ree#ent to Parti!i)ate

Every employer is re$uired to provide a safe and healthful workplace. Engr.

Alexander B. Trillana Inc. is committed to fulfilling this re$uirement. ' safe and healthful

workplace is one of the highest priorities of Engr. Alexander B. Trillana Inc. The

information in this manual constitutes a written injury and illness prevention program.

While Engr. Alexander B. Trillana Inc. cannot anticipate every workplace ha&ard thefollowing general principles should guide your conduct.

To !e safe, you must never stop !eing safety conscious. tudy the guidelines

contained in this manual. ?iscuss the workplace situation with the 1*. 'ttend all

company sponsored training and safety meetings. 1ead all posters and warnings. Bisten

to instructions carefully. /ollow the @ode of afe Workplace Practices contained herein.

Participate in accident investigations as re$uested. 'ccept responsi!ility for the safety of

others. Aaintain all re$uired documentations. )y signing the acknowledgement at the end

of this hand!ook, each employee promises to read and implement this injury and illness

prevention program. If you don"t understand any policy, please ask your supervisor.

A!!ident+&ree Wor,)la!e

To help us all meet our goal of an accident-free workplace, we have instituted a

contest we will offer a pri&e for each month in which there is not a single time-loss

accident at work. The pri&e will !e awarded at random. Each month, the pri&e will !e

announced in advance. 'll employees who worked +> hours in the month are eligi!le.

/ailure to report an industrial injury will suspend the pri&e for two months.

Sa$et% Conte't A-ard'

To recogni&e the importance of safety, Engr. 'le(ander ). Trillana Inc. will award a

safety !onus !ased upon the following criteria3

+. #o time-loss accident.


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2. uccessfully passed periodic workplace safety inspections.

4. 'ctive participation in the company safety discussions.

5.'ctive participation in safety suggestion program.

7. *ther factors indicating a concern for safety.

The award and time period will !e announced in regular safety meetings or posted with

the regular safety communications.

E#)lo%ee Sa$et% S""e'tion .o/

/rom time to time, Engr. 'le(ander ). Trillana Inc. will award a pri&e for the !est

suggestion. To !e eligi!le, please give your written safety suggestion to your supervisor

during the safety meetings. 'll these safety suggestions will !e discussed at the meeting.

The supervisor whose employee wins the !est safety suggestion will also !e given a

pri&e. The group that consistently has the !est safety suggestions will also !e recogni&ed.

Aanagement is the sole judge of the value of safety suggestions, and will implement as

many of the good suggestions as possi!le.

Trainin"

Employee safety training is another re$uirement of an effective injury and illness

prevention program. While Engr. 'le(ander ). Trillana Inc. !elieves in skills training, we

also want to emphasi&e safety training. 'll employees should start the safety training !y

reading this manual and discussing any pro!lems or safety concerns with your direct

supervisor. %ou may wish to make notes in the margins of this manual where it applies to

your work.

Sa$et% and Healt0 Trainin"

Training is one of the most important elements of any injury and illness

prevention program. uch training is designed to ena!le employees to learn their jo!s

properly, !ring new ideas to the workplace, reinforce e(isting safety policies and put the

injury and illness prevention program into action. Training is re$uired for !oth

supervision and employees alike. The content of each training session will vary, !ut each

session will attempt to teach the following3

a9 The success of Engr. 'le(ander ). Trillana Inc."s injury and illness prevention program

depends on the actions of individual employees as well as commitment !y the @ompany.


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!9 Each employee"s immediate supervisor will review the safe work procedures uni$ue to

that employee"s jo!, and how these safe work procedures protect against risk and danger.

c9 Each employee will learn when personal protective e$uipment is re$uired or necessary,

and how to use and maintain the e$uipment in good condition.

d9 Each employee will learn what to do in case of emergencies occurring in the

workplace. upervisors are also vested with special duties concerning the safety of

employees.

The supervisors are key figures in the esta!lishment and success of Engr.

Alexander B. Trillana Inc."s injury and illness prevention program. They have primary

responsi!ility for actually implementing the injury and illness prevention program,

especially as it relates directly to the workplace. upervisors are responsi!le for !eing

familiar with safety and health ha&ards to which employees are e(posed, how to

recogni&e them, the potential effects of these ha&ards, and rules and procedures for

maintaining a safe workplace. upervisors shall convey this information to the employees

at the workplace, and shall investigate accidents according to the accident investigation

policies contained in this manual.

Periodi! Sa$et% Trainin" Meetin"'

Engr. Alexander B. Trillana Inc. has safety meetings very + month. The purpose

of the meeting is to convey safety information and answer employee $uestions. The

format of most meetings will !e to review, in language understanda!le to every

employee, the content of the injury prevention program, special work site ha&ards,

serious concealed dangers, and material safety data sheets. Each week, the 1* will

review a portion of the company"s safe work practices contained in this !ooklet, or other

safety related information.

Whenever a new practice or procedure is introduced into the workplace, it will !e

thoroughly reviewed for safety. ' sign-up sheet will !e passed around each meeting, and

notes of the meeting will !e distri!uted afterwards. ' copy of the notes will also !e

placed in the file of each employee who attends the meeting. Employee attendance is

mandatory and is compensa!le unless part of an official state approved training program

or pre-employment re$uirement.

E#)lo%ee Re')on'i*ilit% $or Trainin"

Teaching safety is a two-way street. Engr. 'le(ander ). Trillana Inc. can preach

safety, !ut only employees can practice safety. afety education re$uires employee

participation. Every + month, a meeting of all employees will !e conducted for the


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purpose of safety instruction. The employees will discuss the application of the

@ompany"s injury and illness prevention program to actual jo! assignments. They will

also read and discuss a section of the manual and review application of general safety

rules to specific situations3

#o employee should undertake a jo! that appears to !e unsafe.

#o employee is e(pected to undertake a jo! until he0she has received ade$uate

safety instruction, and is authori&ed to perform the task.

#o employee should use chemicals without fully understanding their to(ic

properties and without the knowledge re$uired to work with chemicals safely.

Aechanical guards must !e kept in place.

Employees must report any unsafe conditions to the jo! site supervisor and the

1esponsi!le afety *fficer.

'ny work-related injury or illness must !e reported to the management at once.

Personal protective e$uipment must !e used when and where re$uired. 'll such

e$uipment must !e properly maintained.

Co##ni!ation

Employers should communicate to employees their commitment to safety and to

make sure that employees are familiar with the elements of the safety program. Engr.

'le(ander ). Trillana Inc. communicates with its employees orally, in the form of directions and statements from your supervisor, written, in the form of directives and this

manual, and !y e(ample. If you see a supervisor or management do something unsafe,

please tell that person. We sometimes forget actions speak louder than words.

A!!ident Pre(ention Poli!%

Each employee has a personal responsi!ility to prevent accidents. %ou have a

responsi!ility to your family, to your fellow workers and to the @ompany. %ou will !e

e(pected to o!serve safe practice rules and instructions relating to the efficient handling

of your work. %our responsi!ilities include the following3

Incorporate safety into every jo! procedure. #o jo! is done efficiently unless it

has !een done safely.

Cnow and o!ey safe practice rules.

Cnow that disciplinary action may result from a violation of the safety rules.


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1eport all injuries immediately, no matter how slight the injury may !e.

@aution fellow workers when they perform unsafe acts.

?on"t take chances.

'sk $uestions when there is any dou!t concerning safety.

?on"t tamper with anything you do not understand.

1eport all unsafe conditions or e$uipment to your supervisor immediately.

A!!ident Pre(ention Poli!% Po'tin"

' copy of this manual will !e posted in the work area. It is the policy of Engr.

Alexander B. Trillana Inc. to provide a safe and clean workplace and to maintain sound

operating practices. @oncentrated effort shall produce safe working conditions and result

in efficient, productive operations. afeguarding the health and welfare of our employees

cannot !e stressed too strongly. 'ccident prevention is the responsi!ility of all of us.

?epartment heads and supervisors at all levels shall !e responsi!le for continuous

efforts directed toward the prevention of accidents. Employees are responsi!le for

performing their jo!s in a safe manner. The o!servance of safe and clean work practices,

coupled with ongoing compliance of all esta!lished safety standards and codes, will

reduce accidents and make our @ompany a !etter place to work.

La*orMana"e#ent Sa$et% Co##ittee

' safety committee has !een esta!lished to help implement Engr. Alexander B.

Trillana Inc."s injury prevention program. The committee shall meet regularly, !ut not

less than once every three months. Written notes of all afety @ommittee meetings shall

!e availa!le and distri!uted to all employees and shall !e maintained for three years.

The afety @ommittee will periodically inspect the work areas and review

production and safety programs and practices. The @ommittee also reviews investigations

of occupational accidents and causes of incidents resulting in occupational injury, illness

or e(posure to ha&ardous su!stances, and where appropriate, su!mit suggestions to

prevent future accidents. The @ommittee encourages and reviews employee safety


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suggestions, initiates investigations of ha&ardous conditions or unsafe workplaces, and

upon re$uest from *', verifies a!atement action taken in reaction to health and safety

citations.

Sa$et% Co##ittee'

' afety @ommittee made up of hourly employees and management has !een

esta!lished. The @ommittee will conduct regular meetings, keep minutes and make

regular inspection of machinery, e$uipment, appliances and working conditions. 'ny

conditions found unsafe !y the afety @ommittee shall !e corrected or repaired

immediately.

Engr. 'le(ander ). Trillana Inc. recogni&es that cooperative effort is re$uired to

ensure a safe operation. /or this reason, the @ompany has esta!lished a afety @ommittee

composed of employees and management representatives. It is the duty of this committee

to cooperate to maintain safe working conditions throughout the @ompany, to advise and

educate employees in safe working practices, to investigate accidents and their causes,

and to seek preventive measures.

Aeetings are held at least once each month to consider the regular monthly

inspection reports, make recommendations for improvements of conditions, review and

analy&e accident reports, and to attend to any other !usiness involving safety. If you

would like to !ecome part of the afety @ommittee, now or in the future, please let the

1esponsi!le afety *fficer know of your interest.

' committee of five regular employees selected !y the crew to meet periodically

with management to discuss safety and other pro!lems, which may occur in the work

area. In the event pro!lems or $uestions do arise or in the event an employee feels unsure

of his0her jo! re$uirements or performance, the following steps are to !e followed3

/irst, take the pro!lem up with the supervisor or department head. If, after discussion, the

pro!lem remains unresolved, use tep ).

'fter discussing the pro!lem with your crew representative, you and the crew

representative should take the matter up with the superintendent. If you and the crew

representative are still not satisfied, the matter will then !e referred to the @ommittee for


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disposition at the ne(t regular meeting or at a special meeting, if such special meeting is

deemed necessary.

'll decisions arrived at !y the @ommittee in tep ), will !e su!ject to review !y the

Personnel ?irector of Engr. 'le(ander ). Trillana Inc. The review will ensure the rules,

regulations and procedures of this manual are !eing followed and that the policy of Engr.

'le(ander ). Trillana Inc .is followed. %our $uestion, complaint or grievance will !e

e(amined, considered and answered after a full investigation has !een conducted.

Sa$et% Meetin"'

Engr. Alexander B. Trillana Inc.has safety meetings every + month. The purpose

of the meeting is to convey safety information and answer employee $uestions. The

format of most meetings will !e to review, in language understanda!le to every

Employee, the content of the injury prevention program, special worksite ha&ards, serious

concealed dangers and material safety data sheets. Each week, the 1* will review a

portion of the company"s safe work practices contained in this !ooklet or other safety

related information essential to accomplish the goals of the program. Engr. Alexander B.

Trillana Inc. re$uires all its employees to accept responsi!ility for their own safety, as

well as that of others in the workplace. It is your responsi!ility to read this manual and to

!ecome familiar with the @ode of afe Work Practices and pecific afety 1ules

contained in this manual, as well as any posted government afety *rders.

Sa$et% Co##ittee'

The afety @ommittee, composed of an e$ual num!er of employees and

management representatives, has !een esta!lished to study the safety of all operating

methods and practices. ' list of names of committee mem!ers is posted on the

employee"s !ulletin !oard. The afety @ommittee will meet at least once a month, and

may take time to perform its duties without loss of pay. Each safety committee mem!er

shall serve at least a one year term, and shall implement and evaluate the employer"s

injury and illness prevention program. The @ommittee evaluates all accident reports,

employee ha&ardous situation report and makes recommendations for improving safety.

In addition, the committee will present programs periodically to educate and train


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employees in safety aspects of the facility. afety meetings for all employees will !e held

periodically. The afety @ommittee will make decisions !y majority vote, develop a

written agenda, and maintain written minutes of every meeting. The afety @ommittee

invites all employees who have a specific concern a!out company safety to address the

committee at its ne(t regular meeting. owever, if you have a concern that demands

more immediate attention, you may present the pro!lem to a mem!er of the committee at

any time. The committee will assure that your concern receives immediate attention. If

you would like to serve on the committee, contact your supervisor.

Ha2ard Identi$i!ation and A*ate#ent

This written health and safety plan sets out a system for identifying workplace

ha&ards and correcting them in a timely fashion. Please review it carefully with your

supervisor. 1emem!er, safety is everyone"s responsi!ility.

Sa$et% Adit'

The !est method to esta!lish a safer workplace is to study past accidents worker

compensation complaints. )y focusing on past injuries, Engr. Alexander B. Trillana Inc.

hope to avoid similar pro!lems in the future. Therefore, whenever there is an accident,

and in many cases upon review of past accidents, you may !e re$uested to participate in a

safety audit interview. ?uring the interview, there will !e $uestions a!out the nature of

the investigation and the workplace safety related to the incident. Please answer these

$uestions honestly and completely. 'lso please volunteer any personal o!servations

and0or suggestions for improved workplace safety.

)ased upon the study of past accidents and industry recommendations, a safety-

training program has !een implemented. In addition to other preventative practices, there

will !e a group discussion of the cause of the accident and methods to avoid the types of

accidents and injury situations e(perienced in the past. Work rules will !e reviewed and

modified !ased upon the study of these accidents.

In addition to historical information, workplace safety depends on workplace

o!servation. %our supervisor is responsi!le for inspecting your working area daily !efore

and while you are working, !ut this does not mean you are no longer responsi!le for


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inspecting the workplace also. Each day, !efore you !egin work, inspect the area for any

dangerous conditions. Inform your supervisor of anything significant, so other employees

and guests are advised.

%ou may also !e given written communications regarding unsafe conditions andconcealed dangers. 1eview this communications carefully and adjust your workplace

!ehavior to avoid any dangers or ha&ards. If you are unclear or unsure of the significance

of this written communication, contact your supervisor and review your planned actions

!efore starting to work. It is !etter to wait and check, than to go ahead and possi!ly cause

an injury to yourself and others.

Aanagers must provide written notice to employees of any serious concealed

dangers to either *' or an appropriate administrative agency within fifteen days, or

immediately if such danger would cause imminent harm, unless the danger is a!ated.

Aerely identifying the pro!lems is not sufficient. The danger must !e reported to the

appropriate supervisor and the 1esponsi!le afety *fficer, who then will correct the

pro!lem. If the danger cannot !e corrected, then all employees will !e warned to take

protective action so that the danger will not result in any injuries.

Wor,)la!e In')e!tion'

In addition to the e(amination of records, workplace safety inspections will occur

periodically every + month, when conditions change, or when a new process or procedure

is implemented. ?uring these inspections, there will !e a review of the injury and illness

prevention policy and Engr. Alexander B. Trillana Inc."s code of safe work practices.

A!!ident In(e'ti"ation

' primary tool used !y Engr. Alexander B. Trillana Inc. to identify the areas

responsi!le for accidents is a thorough and properly completed accident investigation.

The results of each investigation will !e reduced to writing and su!mitted for review !y

management and Engr. Alexander B. Trillana Inc."s insurance risk management advisors,

and, if the accident resulted in serious injury, to @ompany attorneys. If the accident

resulted in serious injury, the procedure will !e directed !y the attorneys to provide the

most relia!le evidence or description legally permissi!le.

'll investigations pursuant to the directions of legal counsel will !e protected !y


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all applica!le privileges, if any. The attorney will provide more detail on this topic during

the investigation. Every jo! location will have on site at least one camera, prefera!ly

either video or si(ty second type, with enough film to take pictures immediately after any

occurrence. ome workplaces will have a video camera. ' written report should !e

prepared from notes and diagrams made at the scene, or a porta!le ?ictaphone will !e

used to record direct eyewitness statements as near to the actual time of o!servation as

possi!le.

'll statements should include the time and date given, and the town or county

where the statement was made. If the statement is intended to !e used in court

proceedings, a suita!le jurat is re$uired, otherwise a simple statement that the description

is sworn to !e true under penalty of perjury with the date, place and time should !e

included. 'll pictures should !e similarly identified. Bet people know on tape that they

are !eing recorded.

'lso, make sure that the names and addresses and day and evening phone

num!ers of all eyewitnesses are noted or recorded. If a formal police report or other official investigation is conducted !y any government agency, get the name and !adge

num!er of the official, or a !usiness card, and find out when a copy of the official report

will !e availa!le to the pu!lic.

If you are re$uested to make a statement, you have the right to have the @ompany

lawyer attend your statement at no cost to you. ' satisfactory accidents report will answer

the following $uestions3

What happenedD The investigation report should !egin !y descri!ing the accident,

the injury sustained, the eyewitnesses, the date, time, and location of the incident

and the date and time of the report. 1emem!er, who, what, when, where and how

are the $uestions that the report must answer.

Why did the accident occurD The ultimate cause of the accident may not ne

known for several days after all the data are analy&ed. owever, if an o!vious

cause suggests itself, include your conclusions as a hypothesis at the time you

give your information to the person in charge of the investigation.

What should !e doneD *nce a report determines the cause of the accident, it

should suggest a method for avoiding future accidents of similar a similar

character. This is a decision !y the 1esponsi!le afety *fficer and the supervisor

on the project, as well as top management. *nce a solution has !een adopted, it is

everyone"s responsi!ility to implement it. What has !een doneD ' follow-up report will !e issued after a reasona!le amount

of time to determine if the suggested solution was implemented, and if so,

whether the likelihood of accident has !een reduced.

Re!ord'

Engr. Alexander B. Trillana Inc. maintains records of employee training, ha&ard


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identification and a!atement, and accident investigation.

OSHA Re!ord' Re3ired

@opies of re$uired accident investigation and certification of employee safety

training shall !e maintained !y the 1esponsi!le afety *fficer. ' written report will !emaintained on each accident, injury or on-the-jo! illness re$uiring medical treatment. '

record of such injury or illness is recorded on *' Bog and ummary of *ccupational

Injuries /orm 2>> according to its instructions. upplemental records of each injury are

maintained on *' /orm +>+ or Employers 1eport of Injury or Illness /orm 7>2>.

Every year, a summary of all reported injuries or illnesses is posted no later than

/e!ruary +, for + month, until Aarch +, on *' /orm 2>>. These records are

maintained for five years from the date of preparation.

General Sa$et% Rle'

These rules set out !asic procedures to minimi&e workplace ha&ards. Please

follow them always.

General State#ent on Sa$et%

Engr. Alexander B. Trillana Inc. strives to maintain a safe place to work and to

employ safe workers. It is your responsi!ility to conduct your work in a safe, responsi!le

manner. Immediately report all accidents occurring on @ompany premises to your

supervisor.


It is the policy of Engr. Alexander B. Trillana Inc. to provide and maintain a safe

workplace and safe working conditions. Employees are e(pected to perform their work in

a proper manner and to familiari&e themselves with the regulations which pertain to their

jo!s. Employees will !e e(pected to a!ide !y all regulations and instructions which may

!e prescri!ed from time to time. Please review this manual and follow its instructions.

Promptly report unsafe areas, work practices, e$uipment, and procedures so that

appropriate corrections may !e made.


Each employee has an individual responsi!ility to prevent accidents. It is to the

!enefit of all employees and Engr. 'le(ander ). Trillana Inc. if you report any situation

or condition that you !elieve may present a safety ha&ard. Engr. 'le(ander ). Trillana

Inc. encourages you to report your concern either to your immediate supervisor or to a

mem!er of the afety @ommittee. The supervisor or afety @ommittee will take


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immediate action to investigate the matter.


/amiliari&e yourself with and then follow all safety and health rules and regulations.

6eneral safety rules are3

+. *!serve all smoking and fire prevention regulations.

2. Employees with long hair, regardless of their se(, must maintain their hair in such a

way that it does not !ecome a safety ha&ard.

4. Work clothing must not present a safety ha&ard. horts, loose or !ulky clothing is not

permitted.

5. @anvas or soft leather shoes will not !e allowed. Work !oots or shoes must !e worn.

afety toe shoes are highly recommended.

7. Protective head gear 8hard hats9, hearing protection, and other personal protective

e$uipment will !e worn in designated areas.

:. orseplay is prohi!ited. This includes scuffling, yelling, running, throwing tools or materials, or playing practical jokes on other employees.

;. #o fighting will !e allowed.

<. There will !e no throwing of food or paper in lunch rooms. 'll gar!age will !e placed

in a covered waste receptacle.

=. #o e$uipment will !e operated until safety guards are in place.

+>. Bock-out tags or locks shall not !e removed unless authori&ation to remove them is

given.

++. There will !e no adjustment or removal of safety devices unless authori&ation is

given.

+2. afety signs must !e o!served.

+4. #o riders will !e allowed in jitneys.

+5. ?rivers of vehicles must make daily safety inspections of their machines prior to

operation. 1eport defects immediately to the supervisor or the repair shop.

+7. Industrial injuries are to !e reported to your supervisor immediately.

+:. *rderly and clean workplaces are every employee"s responsi!ility.

+;. /ire e(tinguishers that have !een used or that have a !roken seal must !e turned in to

your supervisor.

+<. /ire hoses are to !e used for fire only.

+=. *(ygen and acetylene valves must !e turned off at the !ottle when not in use.2>. Welding rods are to !e removed from the holder when not in use.

2+. Personal vehicles are to !e parked in the designated area.

22. *!ey the posted property speed limit.


Engr. Alexander B. Trillana Inc. strives to eliminate ha&ards !y using safety


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devices and adhering to continuous safety education. Part of your jo! is to help prevent

accidents. nfortunately, we cannot give you an iron-clad set of rules applying to all

situations. /amiliari&e yourself with the general safety rules that are listed !elow. )e sure

to familiari&e yourself with specific set of rules for your work area as posted on the

!ulletin !oard. In the course of your work, if you see a dangerous working practice or

safety ha&ard, report it immediately.

♦ Eyes afety glasses or face shields must !e worn.

♦ ousekeeping Ceep yourself and your work area clean. ?irty and disorderly

conditions cause many accidents. 'nytime you see oil or grease on the floor, !e

sure to clean it up and report it to your supervisor immediately.

♦ @ompressed 'ir To safeguard yourself and others from the danger of flying

chips, do not use compressed air to clean off machines use a !rush. #ever direct

an air hose toward another employee, !low chips from your hands, face, or hair,

or use it in any kind of horseplay.

♦ Bifting ?o not strain to lift or push o!jects that are too heavy for you. 'sk for

help. )e sure to lift the right way !y !ending your knees, keeping your !ody erect

and then pushing yourself upward with your legs.

♦ Aachines Inspect your machine for defective or worn parts. afety guards on

your machine are installed for your protection. ?o not remove safety guards.

♦ orseplay erious accidents can result from running, throwing things, scuffling,

or playing practical jokes. ?o not indulge in horseplay during rest or lunch

periods or during work hours.

♦ @lothing Wear clothing suita!le to your jo!. 'll employees working on or

around machines must wear short-sleeved shirts or !louses.♦ hoes teel-tipped shoes must !e worn to protect feet and toes. Those handling

materials or heavy o!jects must wear proper shoes. @loth tennis shoes, sandals,

and moccasins are not permitted.

♦ 1unning 1unning on company property, particularly in aisles or on stairs, is

dangerous and not allowed.

♦ /ires )e careful with matches, cigars, and cigarettes. )e sure that they are

e(tinguished !efore you dispose of them. If you see a fire !urning in the facility,

pull down the nearest fire alarm !o(.

♦E(its E(its must always !e kept clear of o!structions.

♦ Fewelry Wearing jewelry is prohi!ited while you are in work areas.


Engr. Alexander B. Trillana Inc. has a sincere interest in maintaining a safe place

to work and in employing safe workers. It is your responsi!ility to conduct your work in

a safe, responsi!le manner all employees are e(pected to help keep accident to a


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minimum. 'll accidents occurring on @ompany premises and all know or concealed

dangers must !e reported to your supervisor immediately. Within +7 days after ac$uiring

knowledge of any Gserious concealed dangersH, any employee who is a manager must

report this information in writing to !oth the 8+9 ?ivision of *ccupational afety and

ealth and 829 all affected employees.


It is the policy of Engr. 'le(ander ). Trillana Inc. to provide and maintain, to the

e(tent feasi!le, a safe workplace and safe working conditions. Employees are e(pected to

perform their work in a proper manner and to familiari&e themselves with the regulations

and instructions that may !e prescri!ed from time to time. )y so doing, accidents and

their resulting costs to employees and @ompany will !e avoided. Promptly report known

or concealed dangers, unsafe areas, work practices, e$uipment, and procedures to the

1esponsi!le afety *fficer so that appropriate corrections may !e made.


%ou are Engr. 'le(ander ). Trillana Inc."s most important asset. We want to

conduct all operations a safe manner. %our cooperation is necessary for the protection of

yourself and others. It is important that you follow safety rules that you use the

safeguards and the safety e$uipment provided and that you make safety part of your jo!.

The @ompany is covered !y the *ccupational afety and ealth 'ct, and must comply

with its re$uirements. Employees are e(pected to cooperate fully in maintaining such

compliance, including notifying your supervisor immediately of any known or concealed

dangers in your work area.


Proper clothing shall !e worn on duty.

Boose or draped clothing is not permitted.

hort pants or knee-length type !ermudas are not permitted.

afety hats must !e worn in ha&ard areas, and whenever an overhead ha&ard

e(ists.

at may !e assigned to employees.

afety shoes are recommended, and are availa!le at @ompany cost through

payroll deduction.

Eye protection must !e worn where and when re$uired. 6oggles, face shields,

hoods, etc., will !e furnished. Prescription safety glasses are availa!le through

payroll deduction at @ompany cost with an allowance paid !y the @ompany.

earing protection is re$uired in all areas where noise level ratings e(ceed

esta!lished ma(imum e(posure availa!le. earing protection devices will !e


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furnished !y the @ompany for employees re$uired to work in areas so designated.


Each employee has an individual responsi!ility to prevent accidents. It is to the !enefit of all employees and Engr. 'le(ander ). Trillana Inc. that you report any situation

or condition you !elieve may present a safety ha&ard, including any known or concealed

dangers in your work area. Engr. 'le(ander ). Trillana Inc. encourages you to report your

concern either to your immediate supervisor or to a mem!er of the afety @ommittee.

The supervisor or afety @ommittee will take immediate action to investigate the matter.


Engr. Alexander B. Trillana Inc. does not !elieve that Gaccidents are !ound to

happenH. Engr. Alexander B. Trillana Inc. gives utmost consideration to the safety of our employees. We constantly strive to eliminate ha&ards using the most up-to-date safety

devices, constant inspection, and constant and continuous safety education. Part of your

jo! is to help prevent accidents. The right way to perform a jo! is the safe way We

cannot give you an ironclad set of rules applying to all situations.

/amiliari&e yourself with the general safety rules that are listed !elow. )e sure to

familiari&e yourself with your own departmental safety rules that are posted on the

!ulletin !oard in your department. When you see a dangerous practice or safety ha&ard

while working, !e sure to report it immediately to your supervisor or to a mem!er of the

Employee afety @ommittee. Eyes Protect your eyes. afety glasses or shields must !e worn.

ousekeeping - Ceep yourself and your work area clean. ?irty and disorderly

conditions cause many accidents. *ne of our most serious !ack injuries was

caused !y an employee slipping on an oil spot. 'nytime you see grease on the

floor, !e sure to report it to your supervisor immediately.

@ompressed 'ir - To safeguard yourself and others from the danger of flying

chips, do not use compressed air to clean to clean off machines use a !rush.

#ever direct an air hose toward another employee. #ever use compressed air to

!low chips you"re your hands, face or hair. '!ove all, do not !e guilty of using as

air hose for any kind of horseplay.

Bifting ?o not strain to lift or push o!jects that are too heavy for you. 'sk for

help. )e sure you lift the right way !y !ending your knees, keeping your !ody

erect and then pushing yourself upward with your legs. Aake your legs do the

work, not e your !ack.

Aachines - Inspect your machine for defective or worn parts. afety guards on

your machine are installed for your protection. ?o not remove them without your


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supervisor"s permission. #ever try to repair machines, electrical e$uipment, or

tools. ?o not attempt to clean machines while they are in operation. 1eport any

defective e$uipment to your supervisor. ?efective tools should !e e(changed for

good ones at the tool cri!.

orseplay We are not trying to dampen anyone"s spirit, !ut serious accidents

can result from running, throwing things, scuffling, or playing practical jokes.

?on"t indulge in horseplay during rest or lunch periods or during working hours.

@lothing - Wear clothing suita!le to your jo!. 'll employees working on or

around machines must wear short-sleeved shirts or !louses, e(cept those working

around high temperatures.

hoes u!stantial shoes must !e worn to protect feet and toes. Those handling

material or heavy o!jects must wear safety shoes. #o cloth tennis shoes, sandals,

or moccasins may !e worn in the plant.

1unning 1unning on @ompany property, particularly in aisles or on stairs is

dangerous and strictly prohi!ited.

/ires ' fire could !urn us all out of a jo!. )e careful with matches, cigars, and

cigarettes. )e sure that they are properly e(tinguished !efore you dispose of

them.In case of fire, the plant is protected !y an automatic sprinkler system. To

report a fire in your own department, activate the nearest fire alarm. In case of fire

in another part of the plant, do not leave your area until ordered to do so, unless

you have !een designated to handle fire e$uipment. 1emem!er to leave your

place of work in an orderly manner. se only regular e(its. E(its must always !e

clear of o!structions. Fewelry Wearing jewelry is prohi!ited.

air air nets may !e re$uired at the discretion of your supervisor.

Sa$et% E3i)#ent

Proper safety e$uipment is necessary for your protection. The @ompany provides

the !est protective e$uipment it is possi!le to o!tain. se all safety guards, safety

appliances, or devices furnished for your protection and comply with all regulations that

may concern or affect your safety. Wear your gear properly all snaps and straps

fastened, cuffed not cut or rolled. %our supervisor will advise you as to what protective

e$uipment is re$uired for your jo!.

@ertain jo!s re$uire standard safety apparel and appliances for the protection of

the employee. %our supervisor is aware of the re$uirements and will furnish you with the

necessary approved protective appliances. These items shall !e worn and effectively

maintained as a condition of your continued employment and part of our mutual


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o!ligation to comply with the *ccupational afety and ealth 'ct. afety goggles,

glasses and face shields shall correspond to the degree of ha&ard, i.e., chemical splashes,

welding flashes, impact ha&ard, dust, etc. ?o not alter or replace an approved appliance

without permission from your supervisor. 1u!!er gloves and ru!!er aprons shall !e worn

when working with acids, caustics, or other corrosive materials. pecified footwear must

!e worn. #o jewelry shall !e worn around power e$uipment. earing protection

appliances 8approved muffs or plugs9 shall !e worn !y all employees working within any

area identified as having e(cess noise levels. %our supervisor will instruct you in the

proper use of the appliance.

Prote!ti(e Clot0in"

Proper safety e$uipment is necessary for your protection. The @ompany provides

the !est protective e$uipment it is possi!le to o!tain. se all safeguards, safety

appliances, or devices furnished for your protection and carry out the regulations that

may concern or affect your safety. Wear your gear properly all snaps and strapsfastened, cuffs not cut or rolled. %our supervisor will advise you as to what protective

e$uipment is re$uired for your jo!.

Prote!ti(e Clot0in"

@ertain jo!s re$uire standard safety apparel and appliances for the protection of

the employee. %our supervisor is aware of the re$uirements and will furnish you with the

necessary approved protective appliances. These items shall !e worn and effectively

maintained as a condition of your continued employment. %our jo! re$uires you to wear

the following protective clothing3

afety goggles, glasses and face shields shall correspond to the degree of ha&ard,

i.e., chemical splashes, welding flashes, impact ha&ard, dust, etc. ?o not alter or

replace an approved appliance without permission from your supervisor.

1u!!er gloves and ru!!er aprons shall !e worn when working with acids,

caustics, or other corrosive materials.

'cid-resistant foot wear must !e worn.

Ho'e,ee)in"

6ood housekeeping not only improves the appearance of the workplace, it also

helps prevent fires, accidents and personal injuries. @lean work!enches, machines,

lockers and floors also ena!le you to maintain a high standard of $uality in your work.

/or your safety, do not leave tools, scrap, or materials piled on the floor where someone

might stum!le over them, or overhead where there is a danger of them falling.

When piling material, !e careful not to e(ceed a safe height. ?o not pile anything

in front of or against fire fighting apparatus, electrical e$uipment or drinking fountains. If

you are a machine operator, give your machine the !est possi!le care and !e alert of the


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signs of wear or faulty operations. andle tools carefully and store them so that they

cannot cause accidents.

Maintenan!e

Aaintenance is essential to safe and efficient operation. ' maintenance crew is

fully employed full-time to keep the place in order. owever, they cannot keep the plant

up to the re$uired standard of cleanliness without the cooperation of everyone. If you

notice a situation that re$uires maintenance, report it to your supervisor. If a fire !reaks

out at Engr. Alexander B. Trillana Inc., certain employees have volunteered to aid in

e(tinguishing the fire.

Engr. Alexander B. Trillana Inc. recogni&es the potential risks involved in fighting

fire, and employees will !e compensated for those dangers. We do not re$uire employees

to help fight any fires employee will only !e allowed to participate after e(ecuting a

mutual release of lia!ility agreement !etween the @ompany and the employee. nless

you have !een specially trained and assigned to fight a fire, in the event of fire, you must

e(it the facility immediately, in a safe manner. Every work area will have an evacuation

diagram showing the most logical e(its. %ou should familiari&e yourself with the

diagram. /I1E ?**1 A'% #EJE1 )E B*@CE? /1*A TE I#I?E. 1eport any

o!struction to egress routes to your supervisor immediately. If the o!struction is not

cleared, send a written report to the 1esponsi!le afety *fficer.

E#er"en!ie'

It is very employee"s responsi!ility to know the locations of the first aid stations

that have !een placed throughout the facility. Instructions for use of first aid e$uipmentare located at each station. In the event of an emergency, contact the 1esponsi!le afety

*fficer 1esponsi!le or a supervisor who is trained in first aid. upervisor or employees

who are trained in first aid have a first aid em!lem on their hard hat or jacket.

S#o,in" 4 &ire Sa$et%

/ire is one of the worst enemies of the facility. Bearn the location of the fire

e(tinguishers. Bearn how to use them. %ou can help prevent fires !y o!serving the

smoking rules3

moking is not allowed at the site, e(cept in designated areas.

moking is not permitted in rest rooms.

If you are not sure where you may smoke, ask the supervisor.

&ire &i"0tin"

' fire may !reak out at a wooded location during ceryain times of the year. If

such an emergency occurs, we have asked the employees to aid the @ompany in


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e(tinguishing the fire. Engr. 'le(ander ). Trillana Inc.recogni&es the potential risks

involved in fighting fires, and employees will only !e allowed to participate upon a

mutual agreement releasing lia!ility !etween the @ompany and the employee.

S)e!ial Rle'

#o employee shall work alone on high-voltage electrical lines.

In certain areas, no employee will !e allowed to work !are-handed with wire or

electricity at all.

1u!!er or insulated gloves will !e re$uired.

Re)ortin"

'll serious accidents must !e reported to the *'. In cases of hospitali&ation or

death, a full investigation with copies to governmental authorities will !e re$uired. In less

serious cases, the investigation report must !e presented to the company for disclosure to

its insurance carrier and for remedial action at the work site.

CHAPTER 5

GENERAL CODE O& SA&E WOR6 PRACTICES

General &ire Sa$et%

*ur local fire department is well ac$uainted with our facility, its location and

specific ha&ards. 'll fire doors and shutters must !e maintained in good operating

condition. /ire doors and fire shutters should !e uno!structed and protected against

o!structions, including their counterweights. /ire doors and shutter fusi!le links must !e

in place. 'll automatic sprinkler water control valves, if any, air and water pressures

should !e checked routinely. The maintenance of automatic sprinkler systems is assigned

to the 1esponsi!le afety *fficer.

prinkler heads should !e protected !y metal guards if they could possi!ly !e

e(posed to damage. Proper clearance must !e maintained !elow sprinkler heads. Porta!le

fire e(tinguishers are provided in ade$uate num!er and type and are located throughout

the facility. /ire e(tinguishers are mounted in readily accessi!le locations. /ire

e(tinguishers are recharged regularly and the date of last inspection noted on their tags.


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'll employees are periodically instructed in the use of e(tinguishers and fire protection

procedures. #otify the 1esponsi!le afety *fficer of any damage to fire protection

e$uipment.

Po-der A!tated Tool'

The employees using powder-actuated tools must !e properly trained and will !e

issued a card as proof of that training. ome of the powder-actuated tools !eing used have

written approval of the ?ivision of *ccupational afety and ealth. @heck to see which

tools re$uire a certification and which certificates have !een issued. Each powder-

actuated tools should !e stored in its own locked container when not !eing used. igns

measuring ;H !y +>H and in !old face typed reading GP*W?E1 '@T'TE? T**BH

must !e placed conspicuously when the tool is not !eing used. 'll powder-actuated toolsmust !e left unloaded until they are actually ready to !e used. Each day !efore using,

each powder-actuated tools must have and must use appropriate personal protective

e$uipment such as hard hats, safety goggles, safety shoes and ear protectors whenever

they are using the machine.

Ma!0ine Gardin"

)efore operating any machine every employee must have completed a training

program on safe methods on machine operations. It is the primary purpose of supervision

to ensure that employees are following safe machine operating procedures.

♦ There will a regular program of safety inspection of machinery and e$uipment.

'll machinery and e$uipment must kept clean and properly maintained.

♦ There must !e sufficient clearance provided around and !etween machines to

allow for safe operations, set-up, servicing, material handling and waste removal.

♦ 'll machinery and e$uipment should !e securely placed, and anchored when

necessary, to prevent tipping or other movement that could result in personal

injury.

♦ Aost of the time machinery should !e !olted to the floor to prevent falling during

an earth$uake, and the electrical cord to the machinery fi(ed with a !reaker or

other shut-off device to stop power in case of machine movement.

♦ There must !e a power shut-off switch within reach of the operator"s position at


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each machine.

♦ Electrical power to each machine shall !e capa!le of !eing locked out for

maintenance, repair or security.

♦ The non-current carrying metal parts of electrically operated machines must !e

!onded and grounded.

♦ The foot-operated switches are guarded and0or arranged to prevent accidental

actuation !y personnel or falling o!jects.

♦ 'll manually operated valves and switches controlling the operation of e$uipment

must !e clearly identified and readily accessi!le.

♦ 'll EAE16E#@% stop !uttons are colored 1E?.

♦ 'll the pulleys and !elts which are within ; feet of the floor or working level are

properly guarded.

♦ 'll moving chains and gears must !e properly guarded.

♦ 'll splash guards mounted on machines that use coolant must !e positioned to

prevent coolant from splashing the employees.

♦ The supervisor will instruct every employee in the work area on the methods

provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from

ha&ards created !y the operation of the machine, such as nip points, rotating parts,

flying chips and sparks.

♦ The machinery guards must !e secure and arranged so they do not present a

ha&ard.

♦ 'll special hand tools used for placing and removing material must protect the

operator"s hands.

♦ 'll revolving drums, !arrels and containers should !e guarded !y an enclosure

that is interlocked with the drive mechanisms, so that revolutions cannot occur

unless the guard enclosure is in place.

♦ 'll ar!ors and mandrels must have firm and secure !earing and !e free of play.

♦ ' protective mechanism has !een installed to prevent machines from

automatically starting when power is restored after a power failure or shutdown.

♦ Aachines should !e constructed so as to !e free from e(cessive vi!ration when


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the si&e tool is mounted and run at full speed.

♦ If the machine is cleaned with compressed air, the air must !e pressure controlled

and personal protective e$uipment or other safeguards used to protect operators

and other workers from eye and !odily injury.

♦ 'll fan !lades should !e protected !y a guard having openings no larger than K

inch when operating within ; feet of the floor.

♦ aws used for ripping e$uipment must !e installed with anti-kick!ack devices and

spreaders.

♦ 'll radial arms must !e arranged so that the cutting head will gently return to the

!ack of the ta!le when released.

Lo!,ot.lo!,ot Pro!edre'

'll machinery or e$uipment capa!le of movement must !e de-energi&ed or

disengaged and !locked or locked out during cleaning, servicing, adjusting or setting up

operations, whenever re$uired. The locking out of the control circuits in lieu of locking

out main power disconnects is prohi!ited. 'll e$uipment control valve handles must !e

provided with a means for locking out. The lock-out procedure re$uires that stored

energy 8i.e., mechanical, hydraulic, air9 !e released or !locked !efore e$uipment is

locked-out for repairs. 'ppropriate employees are provided with individually keyed

personal safety locks. Employees are re$uired to keep personal control of their key8s9

while they have safety locks in use. Employees must check the safety of the lockout !y

attempting a start up after making sure no one is e(posed.

Where the power disconnector does not also disconnect the electrical control

circuit, the appropriate electrical enclosures must !e identified. The control circuit can

also !e disconnected and locked out.

Weldin"7 Cttin"7 4 .ra2in"

*nly authori&ed and trained personnel are permitted to use welding, cutting or

!ra&ing e$uipment. 'll operators must have a copy of the appropriate operating

instructions and are directed to follow them. @ompressed gas cylinders should !e

regularly e(amined for o!vious signs of defects, deep rusting, or leakage.


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se care in handling and storing cylinders, safety valves, release valves and the

like to prevent damage. Precaution must !e taken to prevent mi(ture of air or o(ygen

with flamma!le gases, e(cept at a !urner or in a standard torch. *nly approved apparatus

8torches, regulators, pressure-reducing valves, acetylene generators, manifolds9 may !e

used. @ylinders must !e kept away from sources of heat. It is prohi!ited to use cylinders

as rollers or supports.

Empty cylinders must !e appropriately marked, their valves closed and valve-

protection caps on. igns reading3 ?'#6E1-#* A*CI#6, A'T@E *1 *PE#

BI6T, or e$uivalent must !e posted. @ylinders, cylinder valves, couplings, regulators,

hoses and apparatus must !e kept free of oily or greasy su!stances. @are must !e taken

not to drop or strike cylinders. nless secured on special trucks, all regulators must !e

removed and valve-protection caps put in place !efore moving cylinders. 'll cylinders

without fi(ed hand wheels must have keys, handles, or non-adjusta!le wrenches on stem

valves when in service.

Bi$uefied gases must !e stored and shipped valve-end up with valve covers in

place. )efore a regulator is removed, the valve must !e closed and the gas released from

the regulator. 'll employees are instructed never to crack a fuel-gas cylinder valve near

sources of ignition. 1ed is used to identify the acetylene 8and other fuel-gas9 hose, green

for o(ygen hose, and !lack for inert gas and air hose. 'll pressure-reducing regulators

must !e used only for the gas and pressure for which they are intended.

The open-circuit 8#o Boad9 voltage of arc welding and cutting machines must !e

as low as possi!le and not in e(cess of the recommended limits. nder wet conditions,

automatic controls for reducing no-load voltage must !e used. 6rounding of the machine

frame and safety ground connections of porta!le machines must !e checked periodically.

Electrodes must !e removed from the holders when not in use. 'll electric power to the

welder must !e shut off when no one is in attendance.

uita!le fire e(tinguishing e$uipment must !e availa!le for immediate use !efore

starting to ignite the welding torch. The welder is strictly for!idden to coil or loop

welding electrode ca!le around his0her !ody. 'll wet welding machines must !e

thoroughly dried and tested !efore !eing used. 'll work and electrode lead ca!les must


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!e fre$uently inspected for wear and damage, and replaced when needed. 'll connecting

ca!le lengths must have ade$uate insulation. When the o!ject to !e welded cannot !e

moved and fire ha&ards cannot !e removed, shields must !e used to confine heat, sparks

and slag. /ire watchers will !e assigned when welding or cutting is performed in

locations where a serious fire might develop.

'll com!usti!le floors must !e kept wet, covered !y damp sand, or protected !y

fire-resistant shields. When floors are wet down, personnel should !e protected from

possi!le electrical shock. When welding is done on metal walls, precautions must !e

taken to protect com!usti!les on the other side. )efore hot work is !egun, used drums,

!arrels, tanks and other containers must !e thoroughly cleaned that no su!stances remain

that could e(plode, ignite or produce to(ic vapors.

It is re$uired that eye protection helmets, hand shields and goggles meet

appropriate standards. Employees e(posed to ha&ards created !y welding, cutting or

!ra&ing operations must !e protected with personal protective e$uipment and clothing.

@heck for ade$uate ventilation where welding or cutting is performed. When working in

confined spaces, environmental monitoring tests should !e taken and means provided for

$uick removal of welders in case of emergency.

Co#)re''or' 4 Co#)re''ed Air

'll compressors must !e e$uipped with pressure relief valves and pressure

gauges. 'll compressor air intakes must !e installed and e$uipped to ensure that only

clean, uncontaminated air enters the compressor. Every air receiver must !e provided

with a drain pipe and valve at the lowest point for the removal of accumulated oil and

water. @ompressed air receivers must !e periodically drained of moisture and oil.

'll safety valves shall !e tested fre$uently and at regular intervals to determine

whether they are in good operating condition. ' current operating permit issued !y the

?ivision of *ccupational afety and ealth shall !e maintained. The inlet of air receivers

and piping systems must !e kept free of accumulated oil and car!onaceous materials.

Co#)re''ed Ga' 4 C%linder'

@ylinders with a water weight capacity over 4> pounds must !e e$uipped with


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means for connecting a valve protector device, or with a collar or recess to protect the

valve. @ylinders must !e legi!ly marked to identify clearly the gas contained.

@ompressed gas cylinders should !e stored only in areas which are protected from

e(ternal heat sources such as flame impingement, intense radiant heat, electric arcs or

high temperature lines. @ylinders must not !e located or stored in areas where they will

!e damaged !y passing or falling o!jects, or su!ject to tampering !y unauthori&ed

persons.

@ylinders must !e stored or transported in a manner to prevent them from creating

ha&ard !y tipping, falling or rolling. 'll cylinders containing li$uefied fuel gas must !e

stored or transported in a position so that the safety relief valve is always in direct contact

with the vapor space in the cylinder. Jalve protectors must always !e placed on cylinders

when the cylinders are not in use. 'll valves cylinders must !e closed off !efore a

cylinder is moved, when the cylinder is empty, and at the completion of each jo!. Bow-

pressure fuel-gas cylinders must !e checked periodically for corrosion, general distortion,

cracks, or any other defect that might indicate a weakness or render them unfit for

service. The periodic check of low-pressure fuel-gas cylinders includes a close inspection

of the cylinder"s !ottom.

Hoi't' 4 A/iliar% E3i)#ent

Every overhead electrical hoist shall !e e$uipped with a limit device to stop the

hook travel at its highest and lowest points of safe travel. @heck these limits without a

load to ensure the device is working correctly. Each hoist shall automatically stop and

hold any load up to +27 percent of its rated load if its actuating force is removed. @heck

this periodically under controlled conditions. Aake sure that the rated load of each hoist

is legi!ly marked and visi!le to the operator. tops should !e provided at the safe limits

of travel for trolley hoists.

The control of hoists should !e plainly marked to indicate directions of travel or

motion. Every cage-controlled hoist must !e e$uipped with an effective warning device.

@lose-fitting guards or other suita!le devices should !e installed on hoists to assure hoist

ropes will !e maintained in the sheave grooves. 'll hoist chains or ropes must !e of

sufficient length to handle the full range of movement for the application, while


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maintaining two full wraps on the drum at all times.

'll nip points or contact points !etween hoist ropes and sheaves which are

permanently located within ; feet of the floor, ground or working platform must !e

guarded. It is prohi!ited to use chains or rope slings that are kinked or twisted. The

operator should avoid carrying loads over people. *nly employees who have !een trained

in the proper use of hoists are allowed to operate them.

Ind'trial Tr!,'&or,li$t'

*nly trained personnel should !e allowed to operate industrial trucks. Bift Truck

*perating rules must !e posted and will !e strictly enforced. When operating any

industrial truck, su!stantial overhead protective e$uipment will !e provided on high lift

rider e$uipment. ?irectional lighting is also provided on each industrial truck that

operates in an area with less than 2 foot candles per s$uare foot of general lighting. Each

industrial truck must have a warning horn, whistle, gong or other device which cane !e

clearly heard a!ove the normal noise in the area where operated.

)efore using a forklift, check that the !rakes on each industrial truck are capa!le

of !ringing the vehicle to a complete and safe stop when fully loaded. The parking !rake

must effectively prevent the vehicle from moving when unattended. When motori&ed

hand and hand0rider truck are operated, and when the operator releases the steering

mechanisms, make sure that !oth the !rakes are applied and power to the motor shut off.

Aaintenance records are availa!le so that a driver can check on the servicing of the truck

in case of $uestions.

When an industrial truck operates in areas where flamma!le gases, vapors,

com!usti!le dust, or ignita!le fi!ers may !e present in the atmosphere, the vehicle must

!e approved posted on the vehicle itself. Industrial trucks with internal com!ustion

engines, operated in !uildings or enclosed areas, should !e carefully checked to ensure

that the operation of the vehicle does not cause harmful concentration of dangerous gases

or fumes.

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In any spraying operation there should !e ade$uate ventilation !efore starting any

spraying jo!. 's to the conditions of the area where the spray jo! is to !e done,

consideration should !e taken !efore !eginning work. If the area is enclosed, does it

re$uire mechanical ventilationD )efore working, make sure that the area is free of

com!usti!le materials, and that there are G#o mokingH signs ade$uately posted and

easily seen. If mechanical ventilation is provided when spraying in enclosed areas, air

should not !e re-circulated so as to avoid contamination. There should !e ade$uate space

and ventilation for all drying areas.

'lso in an enclosed area, spray operations must !e at least 2> feet from flames,

sparks, operating electrical motors and other ignition sources. The spray area should !e

free of any hot surfaces. 'ny solvent used in the cleaning process should not have a flash

point of +>> degrees or less. If porta!le lamps are used to illuminate the spray area they

must !e approved for the location and must !e suita!le for use in a ha&ardous area.

'pproved respiratory e$uipment will !e provided and must !e used when appropriate

during spraying operations.

If a sprinkler system is within the confines of the spraying area operation, it

should !e in working order and will !e inspected semi-annually to make sure that it is in

operating condition. If a spraying !ooth is used for the spraying operation, it must !e

made of metal, masonry or other noncom!usti!le material. Aake sure that G#*

A*CI#6H signs are posted in spray areas, paint rooms, paint !ooths and paint storage

areas. The spray !ooth must !e completely ventilated. )ooth floors and !affles must !e

easily cleaned and noncom!usti!le.

?ucts and access doors must !e easily cleaned. Bighting fi(tures for !oth outside

and inside the spray !ooth must !e enclosed in clear see-through sealed panels. Electric

motors for e(haust fans must !e placed outside the !ooth. )elts and pulleys must !e

completely enclosed. ?rying apparatus should !e located in a well-ventilated area in the

!ooth and properly grounded. Infrared drying apparatus must !e kept out of the spray

during a spraying operation.

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)efore entry into a confined space, all impellers, agitators, or other moving must

!e locked-out. Jentilation must !e either natural or mechanically provided into the

confined space. 'll ha&ardous or corrosive su!stances that contain inert, to(ic, flamma!le

or corrosive materials must !e valved-off, !lanked, disconnected and separated.

'tmospheric tests must !e performed on a regular !asis in a confined area where entry is

re$uired.

The area must also !e checked for decaying vegetation or animal matter that

could produce methane. 'de$uate lighting must !e provided within the space. If the

confined area is located !elow the ground or near where motor vehicles are operating,

care must !e taken that vehicle e(haust or car!on mono(ide does not enter the space.

When personnel enter a confined area, assigned safety stand!y employees who

are alert to the work !eing done, are a!le to sound an alarm if necessary and to render

assistance, must !e in the area. These stand!y employees must !e trained to assist in

handling lifelines, respiratory e$uipment, @P1, first aid, and !e a!le to employ rescue

e$uipment that will remove the individual from the confined area. tand!y personnel

should !e in teams of two during such an operation or else within the vicinity if working

separately.

There must also !e an effective communication system utili&ed while the

operation is occurring. When e$uipment which utili&es o(ygen, such as salamanders,

torches or furnaces, is used in a confined space, ade$uate ventilation must !e provided to

guarantee o(ygen content and com!ustion for the e$uipment. When this e$uipment is

used, ade$uate measures must !e taken to assure that e(haust gases are vented outside the

enclosure. When gas welding or !urning is used, hose must !e checked for leaks.

@ompressed !ottled gas must !e outside the area also. The atmosphere must !e tested

each time !efore lighting a torch.

En(iron#ental Control'

'll employees must !e aware of the ha&ards involved when working with

chemicals and the remedies that need to !e used when an accident does occur. ' training

program will give instructions on how to handle the chemical !eing used and first aid to


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!e applied to victims of chemical e(posure. /irst aid and caution signs will !e

conspicuously posted so as to alert individuals on a constant !asis. @harts identifying the

chemicals utili&ed in the workplace, their symptoms and effects must also !e posted. The

workers must know what the accepta!le level of e(posure to a chemical is and what

safety systems must !e in place when working with a chemical.

taff should also !e aware of new chemical products which may !e availa!le that

are less harmful, and they must ensure that facilities are ade$uately ventilated when using

chemicals on the premises. pray painting operations done in spray rooms or !ooths must

!e e$uipped with an appropriate e(haust system. Periodic inspections must !e made of

the !ooth and noted on an inspection tag posted on the !ooth.

If welding is done, the welder should !e certified. In the area of operation where

the welding is taking place, the welder must !e aware of ventilation availa!le, the type of

respirator that can !e used in the area, and if e(posure time or other means will suffice as

a safe and ade$uate measure when welding as to the fumes that will !e emitted. Welders

should !e also !e supplied with protective clothing and a flash shield during welding

operations.

When forklifts and other vehicles are used in !uildings or other enclosed areas,

car!on mono(ide levels must !e kept !elow ma(imum accepta!le concentration. #oise

levels also present a potential ha&ard. #oise levels within a facility must !e at accepta!le

levels and if not, steps must !e taken to reduce the level using recommended engineering

controls.

When fi!rous materials such as as!estos are !eing handled, the necessary

precautions must !e la!eled, along with signs conspicuously posted that these materials

are !eing used in the area. Employees should !e aware of effective methods used to

prevent emission of air!orne as!estos fi!ers, silica dust and other similar ha&ardous

materials. ome of the recommended methods of controlling the emission of these

materials are !y using water and vacuuming, rather than !lowing and sweeping, the

materials.

Aachinery, such as grinders, saws, and other tools that produce a fine air!orne

dust must !e vented to an industrial collector or central e(haust system. In any ventilation


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system the system should !e designed and operated at an airflow and volume necessary

for proper application and effectiveness. In the design of the ventilation system the ducts

and !elts must !e free of o!structions and slippage.

's with all operations, there must !e written standards on the procedures for the

e$uipment, description of the jo! task, usage of the protective e$uipment provided, such

as selection and use of respirators, and when they are needed. 'ny water that is provided

to an employee through out the facility should !e clearly identified as to whether it is for

drinking, washing or cooking.

'll restrooms must !e kept clean and sanitary. Employees should !e screened

!efore taking positions that may e(pose then to ha&ards they are not physically capa!le of

handling. 'n employee who takes an assignment which re$uires physical la!or must !e

trained to lift heavy loads properly so as not to damage themselves physically. If the work

assignment involves dealing with e$uipment that produces ultra-violet radiation, the

employee must !e properly protected or given the correct protective clothing. 'n

employee posted to an assignment on the roadway where there is heavy traffic must !e

given the designated protective clothing 8!right colored traffic orange warning vest9 and

safety training regarding the ha&ards of this jo!.

Ha2ardo' C0e#i!al E/)o're'

In any company which utili&es chemical su!stances, a training program on the

handling, ha&ards, storage, e(posure risks, symptoms of chemical e(posure, and first aid

needs to !e part of any new employees training. There must all !e a follow-up training

sessions as to any new chemical or processes that may !e initiated !y the company.

/ollow-up training sessions act as reinforcement of safety standards that need to !e

followed on a daily !asis. In a training program, employees will learn accepta!le levels of

chemical e(posure, proper storage and la!eling of chemicals, and usage of protective

clothing and e$uipment for handling chemicals.

They will also learn a!out potential fire and to(icity ha&ards, when not to have a

chemical in a confined area, or to stored in closed containers, usage of eye wash

fountains and safety showers, and the necessary posting of open, and dangerous area. It is

important that an employee recogni&e the Threshold Bimit Jalues or Permissi!le

E(posure Bimits of air!orne contaminants and physical agents in the workplace. '


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procedural manual or set of instructions must !e part of the program, with periodic

inspections that clearly indicate whether an employee may !e mishandling a chemical or

endangering himself or others. Part of the manual or procedures must esta!lish a standard

of when and how to deal with chemical spills, neutrali&ing, and disposing of spills or

overflows. These procedures must also !e posted in an area that is easily accessi!le for

reference usage.

/irst 'id training and e$uipment will !e routine in any facility where chemicals

are used. Employee must also know how to handle e$uipment in emergency situations,

what e$uipment needs to !e used and whether the e$uipment is ade$uate for the situation.

1espirators nay either !e used as protective safety e$uipment or for emergency usage.

Therefore, the employee should recogni&e that respirators need to !e stored in a clean,

sanitary and convenient location and inspected on a regular !asis. 'lso what respirators

are approved !y #I* for their particular applications. With a first aid program an

employee will recogni&e when a pro!lem may !e occurring !y e(posure to a chemical

ranging from headaches, nausea, dermatitis pro!lems to other factors of discomfort when

they use solvents or chemicals.

In the design of a facility there must !e an emergency shut-off system in case of

accident. Each employee will !e trained as to these emergency shut-off systems.

Jentilation is another major factor in the design of any facility. Whether !y natural means

or mechanical, the system must !e designed to control dust, fumes, solvents, gases,

smoke or vapors which may !e generated in the workplace. It is also important that a

medical or !iological monitoring system !e in operation as part of the safety standards. If

internal com!ustion engines are used in the facility, or if there is a chance of leakage or

mi(ture with a chemical that could create a to(ic gas, atmospheric gas levels must !e

monitored. If to(ic chemicals are used and stored in the facility they should !e located in

an isolated area to guarantee safety.

Ha2ardo' S*'tan!e' Co##ni!ation

When ha&ardous su!stances are used in the workplace, a ha&ard communication

program dealing with Aaterial afety ?ata heets 8A?9, la!eling and employee

training will !e in operation. A? materials will !e readily availa!le for each ha&ardous


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su!stance used. ' training program plus regular $uestion and answer sessions on dealing

with ha&ardous materials will !e given to keep employees informed. The program will

include an e(planation of what an A? is and how to use and o!tain one3 A?

contents for each ha&ardous su!stance or class of su!stances e(planation of the G1ight to

CnowH identification of where employer"s written ha&ard communication program and

where ha&ardous su!stance are present in their work area the health ha&ards of

su!stances in the work area, how to detect their presence, and specific protective

measures to !e used as well as informing them of ha&ards of non-routine tasks and

unla!eled pipes.

Ele!tri!al

The workplace will !e aware of the *' Electrical afety *rders and will

comply with the same. Employees will !e re$uired to report any ha&ard to life or property

that is o!served in connection with a jo!, electrical e$uipment or lines. Employees will !e

e(pected to make preliminary inspections or appropriate tests to determine conditions

!efore starting work.

♦ When e$uipment or lines are to !e serviced, maintained or adjusted, employees

must !e aware of open switches.

♦ Bockouts must !e tagged whenever possi!le.

♦ E$uipment such as electrical tools or appliance must !e grounded or of the dou!le

insulated type.

♦ E(tension cords !eing used must have a grounding conductor.

♦ The workplace supervisor must !e aware if multiple plug adaptors are prohi!ited.

♦ If ground-fault circuit interrupters are installed in each temporary +7 or 2>

ampere, +2> volt '@ circuit at locations where construction, demolition, alteration

or e(cavation are !eing performed, temporary circuits must !e protected !y

suita!le disconnecting switches or plug connectors with permanent wiring at the

junction.

Electricians must !e aware of the ff3

E(posed wiring and cords with frayed or deteriorated insulation must !e repaired or

replaced.


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/le(i!le cords and ca!les must !e free of splices or taps. @lamps or other securing

means must !e provided on fle(i!le cords or ca!les at plug.

'll cord, ca!le and raceway connections must !e appropriate for the use or location,

or otherwise protected.

The location of electrical power lines and ca!les 8overhead, underground, under

floor, other side of walls9 must !e determined !efore digging, drilling or similar

work is !egun.

'll metal measuring tapes, ropes, hand lines or similar devices with metallic thread

woven into fa!ric are prohi!ited for use where they could come in contact with

energi&ed parts of e$uipment or circuit conductors.

' means for disconnecting e$uipment must always !e opened !efore fuses are

replaced.

'll interior wiring systems must include provisions for grounding metal parts or

electrical raceways, e$uipment and enclosures.

'll energi&ed parts of electrical circuits and e$uipment must !e guarded against

accidental contact !y approved ca!inets or enclosures.

ufficient access and working space will !e provided and maintained around all

electrical e$uipment to permit ready and safe operations and maintenance.

'll unused openings 8including conduit knock outs9 in electrical enclosures and

fittings must !e closed with appropriate covers, plugs or plates. Electrical enclosures

such as switches, receptacles, and junction !o(es must !e provided with tight-fitting

covers or plates.

?isconnecting switches for electrical motors in e(cess of two horsepower must !e

capa!le of opening the circuit when the motor is in a stalled condition without

e(ploding. 8witches must !e horsepower rated e$ual to or e(cess of the motor hp

rating.9

Bow voltage protection must !e provided in the control device of motor driven

machines or e$uipment which could cause injury from inadvertent starting.

' motor disconnecting switch or circuit !reakers must !e located within sight of the

motor control device.

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a9 must !e located within sight of their controller

!9 must have their controller disconnecting means capa!le of !eing locked in the open

position

c9 or must have separate disconnecting means installed in the circuit within sight of the

motor. ' controller for a motor in e(cess of the motor must !e rated e$ual to !ut not in

e(cess of the motor it services. Employees who regularly work on or around energi&ed

electrical e$uipment or will !e instructed in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation 8@P19

methods. Employees will !e trained on how to work on energi&ed lines or e$uipment over

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Noi'e

#oise levels are measured using a sound level meter or an octave !ank analy&er and

records kept. Engineering controls will !e used to reduce e(cessive noise levels,

When engineering controls are not feasi!le, administrative controls 8i.e., worker

rotation9 will !e used to minimi&e individual employee e(posure to noise. 'n

ongoing preventive health program will !e utili&ed to educate employees in safe

levels of noise, e(posure, effects of noise on their health, and use of personal

protection. 'pproved hearing protective e$uipment 8noise attenuating devices9 will

!e availa!le to every employee working in areas where continuous noise levels

e(ceed <7 d). To !e effective, ear protectors must !e properly fitted and employees

will !e instructed in their use and care.

&elin"

Where flamma!le li$uids are used, employees will !e trained to deal with spillage

during fueling operations, how it is to !e cleaned, the types and designs of fueling

hoses and the specific types of fuel it can handle, whether fueling is !eing done

with a no&&le that is a gravity flow system or self-closing, how to avoid spills and

recognition that if a spills does occur, the safety of restarting an engine. Employees

must !e aware that an open flame or light near any fuel is prohi!ited when fueling

or the transfer of fuel is occurring. G#* A*CI#6H signs will !e posted

conspicuously.

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u!stances that are transported through piping need to !e identified !y color or

la!eling. igns must !e posted identifying the su!stances !eing transported through

the pipes as to whether it is ha&ardous and where turn-off valves, connections and

outlets are located. 'll tags used for la!eling will !e of a dura!le material with

distinguisha!le and clearly written print. When non-pota!le water is piped through

a facility, outlets or taps, notices will !e posted to alert employees that it is unsafe

and not to !e used as drinking, washing or personal use. When pipelines are heated

!y electricity, steam or other e(ternal sources, warning signs or tags places at

unions, valves, or other servicea!le parts will !e part of the system.

Material Handlin"

In the handling of materials, employees must know the ff3 there must !e safe

clearance for e$uipment through aisles and doorways. 'isle ways must !e

designated, permanently marked, and kept clear to allow unhindered passage.

Aotori&ed vehicles and mechani&ed e$uipment will !e inspected daily or prior to

use. Jehicles must !e shot off and !rakes must !e set prior to loading or unloading.


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@ontainers of com!usti!les or flamma!les, when stacked while !eing moved, must

!e separated !y dunnage sufficient to provide sta!ility. If dock !oards 8!ridge

plates9 are used when loading or unloading operations are taking place !etween

vehicles and docks, precautions must !e o!served. Trucks and trailers will !e

secured from movement during loading and unloading operations. ?ock plates and

loading rumps will !e constructed and maintained in safe operating condition.

@hutes must !e e$uipped with side!oards of sufficient height to prevent the

handled materials from falling off.

't the delivery end of rollers or chutes, provisions must !e made, to !rake the

movement of the handled materials. Pallets must !e inspected !efore !eing loaded

or moved. ooks with safety latches or other arrangements will !e used when

hoisting materials, so that slings or load attachments won"t accidentally slip off the

hoist hooks. ecuring chains, ropes, chockers of slings must !e ade$uate for the jo!

to !e performed. When hoisting material or e$uipment, provisions must !e made to

assure no one will !e passing under the suspended loads. Aaterial afety ?ata

heets will !e availa!le to employees handling ha&ardous su!stances.

Tran')ortin" E#)lo%ee' 4 Material'

When employees are transporting either employees or materials, they must have

an operator"s license for that classification of vehicle and !e certified or trained in the

operation of that vehicle. /or a safety program to !e effective, they must also have

knowledge of /irst 'id courses and safety e$uipment, as well as the vehicle and how it

operates. 's employees are transported !y truck, provisions must !e provided to prevent

their falling from the vehicle. Jehicles should !e in good working condition, inspected on

a regular !asis and must !e e$uipped with lamps, !rakes, horns, mirrors, windshields and

turn signals in good working order.

If the vehicle transports numerous individuals it must !e e$uipped with handrails,

steps, stirrups or similar devices, placed and arranged so that employees can safely mount

or dismount. afely measures to ensure passenger safety should !e o!served. When

cutting tools with sharp edges are carried in the passenger compartment, they must !e


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placed in close !o(es or secured containers. @arrying flares and two reflective type flares

and fire e(tinguisher must !e part of the standard emergency e$uipment carried in the

vehicle all times.

Ventilation

In the operation of any facility ventilation system, there needs to !e a design to

integrate several system of control which will e(pel contaminates and provide clean air.

The system must take into consideration the volume and velocity that will !e needed to

successfully remove contaminates. The system must not fail in the case of an emergency

situation where two contaminates are e(posed to each other when a fire or e(plosion

occurs. In the design of the system, clean-out ports or doors that are provided at intervals

will not e(ceed +2 feet in all hori&ontal runs of e(haust ducts. The system must !e

operational so that it will not offset the function of other operations.

Saniti2in" E3i)#ent 4 Clot0in"

In any operation where protective clothing is used, a set of standards of the

handling, cleaning, and the disposal of the clothing will !e developed. In the line of work

where an employee is e(posed to ha&ardous su!stance, is the employee re$uired to

change or take a showerD If so, !oth change and shower room will !e provided along

with appropriate disposal areas of collection for the cleaning and saniti&ing of the

clothing. When working in a facility where employees need protective clothing, a training

course will !e held. Employees will also know where and when they can eat or smoke in

such a facility. @onspicuously posted signs will !e arranged throughout the plant.

In$e!tion Control

When a facility is engaged in using a la!oratory or any research that involves the

handling of infectious diseases, or other !iotechnological materials, the personnel will !e

trained in the handling of such materials. Technicians must have training in the handling

of these materials as safety precautions must !e o!served on a constant !asis. The

facilities will !e designed to comply with the needed and standardi&ed !y state licensing

agencies. The standard used and developed !y the facility must also take into


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consideration environmental ha&ards and laws which are applica!le. Technicians

normally will handle cultures which contain human specimens as !lood or !ody fluids

that carry infectious !acteria.

The practices of a la!oratory will include proper ventilation, emergencye$uipment, necessary protective clothing, refrigeration, hand-washing sinks, !io-ha&ard

tags, la!els, needle containers, detergents0disinfectants and a manual on emergency

procedures in case of an accident. The training of the technician will include universal

precautions, how to manage and handle a needle stick e(posure, J) evaluations,

anti!ody testing and vaccinations and how to dispose of these materials when finish with

testing or evaluation. The workplace must !e e$uipped with the proper e$uipment to meet

the safety precautions universally recogni&ed !y the state licensing agency. ' general

practice of cleaning and disinfecting the e$uipment and environment must !e o!served.

Er"ono#i!'

With the introduction of computers into the workplace, new areas of physical

de!ilitation have !een recogni&ed. These new potential ha&ards have re$uired a

redesigning of !oth the workplace and how employees work. ' set of standards will !e

developed and practiced with this new technology. /urniture will !e adjusta!le,

positioned and arranged to minimi&e strain on all parts of the !ody. The glare of a

computer screen will !e minimi&ed !y a glare screen to prevent eyestrain. 1epetitive

motions can harm, !ack, shoulders, neck, wrist and other party of the !ody, so employees

will not proceed with a task when they are physically feeling an impairment. Each

employee will !e entitled to rest !reak.

Ventilation $or Indoor Air 9alit%

J'@ systems should provide at least the $uantity of outdoor air re$uired !y the

tate )uilding tandards @ode, Title 25, Part 2. The J'@ systems should !e inspected

annually for any potential pro!lems and there should !e an approved inspection

certificate availa!le for review. 1ecords should !e retained for a minimum five year

period.


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Crane C0e!,li't

With the operation of cranes there are several functional areas to !e considered.

@ranes should !e inspected on a !iannual !asis with the inspection certificate availa!le

when a $uestion arises. The crane must !e utili&ed in an operation which does not violate

*' regulations. @ranes will !e visually inspected for defective components prior to

any work shift. Electrically operated cranes will !e effectively grounded, preventive

maintenance esta!lished, have a clearly visi!le load operating controls clearly identified

a fire e(tinguisher provide at the operator"s station rated capacity visi!ly marked an

audi!le warning device mounted on the crane, and sufficient illumination. @rane design

shall !e such that the !oom will not fall over !ackwards when e$uipped with !oom stops.

Sa$et% Po'ter'

Engr. 'le(ander ). Trillana Inc. is re$uired to post ceratin employment related

nformation. The re$uired information is maintained on !ulletin !oard where employees

can find the following re$uired posters3

Jarious state and federal orders regulating the Wages, ours and Working @onditions in

certain industries

Pay ?ay #otice, 'nti-?iscrimination Poster E$ual Employment *pportunity is the Baw

8EE*@ form9, *' afety and ealth Protection on the Fo! #otice of Workers

@ompensation @arrier #otice to Employees.

nemployment Insurance and ?isa!ility Insurance #otice.

Employee Polygraph Protection 'ct 8form W +5:29.

'ccess to Aedical and E(posure 1ecords #otice to Employees.

Time *ff to Jote in addition to the a!ove listed notices, a copy of this injury prevention

program, a log and summary of *ccupational Injuries and Illnesses, a copy of Engr.

'le(ander ). Trillana Inc."s code of afe Work Practices and a /ire Prevention andEvacuation Plan will !e posted.

Aaterial ?ata afety heets for Engr. 'le(ander ). Trillana Inc."s premises are availa!le

on the !ulletin !oard. When employees are re$uired to work on the premises of any other

employer, such as a service call or installation situation, the jo! site will maintain a

collection of Aaterial ?ata afety heets that descri!e any ha&ards uni$ue to that site.


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@heck with the other employer"s jo! site coordinator or supervisor for the e(act location

of the A? information. In addition to these re$uired safety postings, emergency

num!ers are maintained on the !ulletin !oard.

In most cases of real emergency call =++. tate your name, the nature of the emergency,

and e(act location of the injury. 'nswer all $uestions completely. ?* #*T use =++ for

routine calls to police or fire departments.

Li!en'e' and Per#it'

In addition to other postings re$uired !y law, Engr. 'le(ander ). Trillana Inc.

maintains a copy of all necessary !usiness licenses, permits, and notices re$uired !y the

#ational Ba!or 1elations )oard or other governmental !odies, notices of citations during

a!atement periods, and other re$uired information which are posted during the

appropriate times on !ulletin !oard.

Per'onal Prote!ti(e E3i)#ent Clot0in"

When there is a danger of flying particles or corrosive materials, employee must

wear protective goggles and0or face shields provided 8or approved9 !y Engr. 'le(ander ).

Trillana Inc. Employees are re$uired to wear safety glasses at all times in areas where

there is a risk or eye injuries such as punctures, contusions or !urns.Employees who need corrective lenses are re$uired to wear only approved safety glasses,

protective goggles, or other medically approved precautionary procedures when working

in areas with harmful e(posures, or risk of eye injury.

Employees are re$uired to wear protective gloves, aprons, shields and other means

provided in areas where they may !e su!ject to cuts, corrosive li$uids and0or harmful

chemicals.

ard hats must !e worn in areas su!ject to falling o!jects, and at all times while at

construction sites.

'ppropriate footwear including steel-toed shoes must !e worn in an area where there is

any risk of foot injuries from hot, corrosive, poisonous su!stances, falling o!jects,

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When necessary, employees must use the approved respirators which are provided for

regular and emergency use.

'll safety e$uipment must !e maintained in sanitary condition and ready for use.

'n eye wash facility is located in the clinic. If any irritant gets into an employee"s eyes,

call for medical assistance immediately and flush the eye out with clean water.

' shower is provided for emergencies. 'sk your supervisor for more details on use of this

facility.

/ood may not !e eaten in work areas, or in places where there is any danger of e(posure

to to(ic materials or other health ha&ards. 'sk your supervisor to identify safe eating

places.

In cases where the noise level e(ceeds certain levels, ear protection is re$uired.

In cases of cleaning to(ic or ha&ardous materials, protective clothing provided must !e

worn.

Hard0at'

In Engr. Alexander B. Trillana Inc., hardhats are re$uired Lat all times, in

designated areas, when appropriateM. ardhats are common in our industry. There was a

time, a!out one hundred years ago, when no one wore a hardhat. )ut, over time, the value

of hardhats to save lives was firmly proven, so that the entire industry now accepts this

safety device as a natural article of clothing, like a foot!all player wearing a helmet

during a game. ometimes a person fails to wear a hardhat, either through forgetfulness

or through underestimating the risk of head injury which can !e prevented !y wearing

one.

1emem!er that all it takes is a carelessly dropped tool or piece of material coming

down on your head to cause severe injury or even death. There are a num!er of workers

disa!led with various types of head injuries and vision pro!lems !ecause they didn"t wear

a hardhat. When you wear a hardhat, wear it right. Ceep it s$uarely on your head with the

inside !and properly adjusted. ee your supervisor if you are having trou!le adjusting the

hardhat.


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Wor, En(iron#ent

Work sites must !e clean and orderly. Work surfaces must !e kept dry or

appropriate means taken to assure the surfaces are slip-resistant. 'll com!usti!le scrap,

de!ris and waste must !e stored safely and removed promptly. @om!usti!le dust must !ecleaned up with a vacuum system to prevent the dust from going into suspension. The

accumulated com!usti!le dust must !e removed routinely. Aetallic or conductive dust

must !e prevented from entering and accumulating on or around electrical enclosures or

e$uipment.

Waste containers must !e covered. *ily and paint soaked rags are com!usti!le

and should !e discarded in seala!le metal containers only. Paint spray !ooths, dip tanks

and paint areas must !e cleaned regularly. 'll oil and gas fired devices should !ee$uipped with flame failure controls that will prevent flow of fuel if pilots or main

!urners are not working. 'sk your supervisor where these controls are located. Aake sure

all pits and floor openings are either covered or otherwise guarded.

Wal,-a%'

'll aisles and passageways !e kept clear. 'lso, aisles and passageways should !e

clearly marked. Wet surfaces must !e covered with non-slip material and all holes

properly covered or marked with warning guards. 'll spills must !e cleaned up

immediately, and a caution sign placed on all wet or drying surfaces. In cases of

passageways used !y forklifts, trucks or other machinery, use a separate aisle for walking

if availa!le. If no separately marked aisle is availa!le, use e(treme caution. 1emem!er,

walking in passageway used !y machinery is like walking in the middle of a street used

!y a cars3 %ou may have the right of way, !ut the heavier vehicle can"t always see you

and can"t always stop in time. The key to moving around in such circumstances is to stop,

look and listen and then to move when there is no danger.

Aake eye contact with the drivers of moving vehicles so that you know that they

know you are there. E$uipment must !e properly stored so that sharp edges do not

protrude into walkways. @hanges in elevation must !e clearly mark, as must passageways

near dangerous operations like welding, machinery operation or painting. If there is a low


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ceiling, a warning sign must !e posted. If the walkway or stairways more than thirty

inches a!ove the floor or ground, it must have a guardrail.

If an employee is aware of every !reach of these standards, please inform the

workplace supervisor .

Wor, Area

/ire e(tinguishers must remain accessi!le at all times. Aeans of egress should !e

kept un!locked, well-lighted and unlocked during work hours. E(cessive com!usti!le

8paper9 may !e not stored in work areas. 'isle and hallways must kept clear at all times.

?esignated employees have !een trained to respond to a fire or other emergency.

Workplace are to !e kept free of de!ris, floor storage and electrical cords. 'de$uate aisle

space is to !e maintained. /ile ca!inet drawers should !e opened one at a time and closed

when work is finished. Proper lifting techni$ues are to !e used !y employees to avoid

over e(ertion and strain when carrying loads. #o alcohol or any into(icating su!stance

may !e consumed prior to or during work.

Dri(in"

?rive safely. If vehicles are used during the workday, seat !elts and shoulder

harnesses are to !e worn all times. Jehicles must !e locked when unattended to avoid

criminal misconduct. ?o not e(ceed the speed limit. Jehicles must !e parked in legal

spaces and must mot o!struct traffic. ?efensive driving must !e practiced !y all

employees. Employees should park their vehicles in well-lighted areas at0or near

entrances to avoid criminal misconduct.

Ve0i!le Maintenan!e

Work safely when repairing vehicles. Where tires are mounted and0or inflated on

drop center wheels, a safe practice procedure must !e posted and enforced. Where tires

are mounted and0or inflated on wheels with split rims and0or retainer rings, a safe practice

procedure must !e posted and enforced. Each tire inflation hose must have a clip-on

chuck with at least 25 inches of hose !etween the chuck and an in-line hand valve and

gauge. The tire inflation control valve should automatically shut off the air flow when the


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valve is released. ' tire restraining device such as cage, rack or other effective means

must !e used while inflating tires mounted on split rims, or rims using retainer rings.

Employees are strictly for!idden from taking a position directly over or in front of a tire

while it"s !eing inflated. Proper lifting techni$ues must !e used !y employees to avoid

over-e(ertion when lifting packages.

Cleanline''

'll work sites must !e clean and orderly. 'll work surfaces must !e kept dry or

appropriate means taken to assure that surfaces are slip-resistant. 'll spill materials or

li$uids should !e cleaned up immediately and com!usti!le scrap, de!ris and waste stored

safely and removed from the work site promptly. 'ny accumulations of com!usti!le dust

must !e routinely removed from elevated surfaces including the overhead structure of

!uildings. @om!usti!le dust should !e cleaned up with a vacuum system to prevent the

dust going into suspension

Aetallic or conductive dust must !e prevented from entering or accumulating on

or around electrical enclosures or e$uipment. @overed metal waste cans are provided for

oily and paint-soaked waste. se them. 'll oil and gas fired devices must !e e$uipped

with flame failure controls that will prevent flow of fuel if pilots or main !urners are not

working. Paint spray !ooths, dip tanks, etc., must !e cleaned regularly. Washing facilities

are provided, so wash your hands after handling materials.

Tool Maintenan!e

/aulty or improperly used hand tools are a safety ha&ards. 'll employees shall !e

responsi!le for ensuring that tools and e$uipment 8!oth company and employee-owned9

used !y them or other employees at their workplace are in good condition. and tools

such as chisels, punches, etc., which develop mushroom heads during use, must !e

reconditioned or replaced as necessary. )roken or fractured handless on hammers, a(es

and similar e$uipment must !e replaced promptly. Worn or !ent wrenches should !e

replaced regularly. 'ppropriate handless must !e used on files and similar tools.

'ppropriate safety glasses, face shields, etc., must !e worn while using hand tools

or e$uipment which might produce flying materials or !e su!ject to !reakage. Eye and


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face protection must face !e worn when driving in tempered spuds or nails. @heck your

tools often for wear or defect. Facks must !e checked periodically to assure they are in

good operating condition. Tool handless must !e wedged tightly into the heads of the

tools. Tool cutting edges should !e kept sharp enough so the tools will move smoothly

without !iding or skipping. When not in use, tools should !e stored in a dry, secure

location.

Ladder'

♦ @heck ladders each and every time you clim!.

♦ Badders should !e maintained in good condition joints !etween steps and side

rails should !e tight hardware and fittings securely attached and mova!le parts

operating freely without !inding or undue play. #on-slip safety feet are provided

on each ladder.

♦ Badder rungs and steps should !e free of grease and oil.

♦ Employees are prohi!ited from using ladders that are !roken, missing steps, rungs

or cleats, or that have !roken side rails or other faulty e$uipment.

♦ It is prohi!ited to place a ladder in front of doors opening towards the ladder

e(cept when the door is !locked open, locked or guarded. It is prohi!ited to place

ladders on !o(es, !arrels, or other unsta!le !ases to o!tain additional height.

♦ /ace the ladder when ascending or descending. )e careful when you clim! a

ladder.

♦ ?o not use the top step of ordinary stepladders as a step.

♦ When porta!le rung ladders are used to gain access to elevated platforms, roofs,

etc., the ladder must always e(tend at least 4 feet a!ove the elevated surface.

♦ It is re$uired that when porta!le rung or cleat type ladders are used, the !ase must

!e so placed that slipping will not occur, unless it is lashed or otherwise held in

place.

♦ 'll porta!le metal ladders must !e legi!ly marked with signs reading

G@'TI*#H- G?o #ot se 'round Electrical E$uipment.H

♦ Employees are prohi!ited from using ladders as guys, !races, skids, gin poles, or


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for other than their intended purposes. *nly adjust e(tension ladders while

standing at a !ase 8not while standing on the ladder or from a position a!ove the

ladders9.

♦ Aetal ladders should !e inspected for tears and signs of corrosion. 1ungs of

ladders should !e uniformly spaced at +2 inches, center to center.

Porta*le Po-er Tool'

Porta!le power tools pose a special danger to employees !ecause they are deceptively small and

light, yet they can do great !odily harm if used improperly or poorly maintained. These rules

apply to all power tools, !ut are especially important when handling porta!le saws, drills and

power screwdrivers.

♦ @heck your e$uipment !efore you use it.

♦ 'll grinders, saws and similar e$uipment should !e e$uipped with appropriate

safety guards.

♦ Power tools should not !e used without the correct shield, guard or attachment,

recommended !y the manufacturer.

♦ Porta!le circular saws must !e e$uipped with guards a!ove and !elow the !ase

shoe.

♦ @ircular saw guards should !e checked periodically and !efore each use to assure

they are not wedged up, thus leaving the lower portion of the !lade unguarded.

♦ 'll rotating or moving parts of e$uipment should !e guarded to prevent physical

contact.

♦ 'll cord-connected, electrically-operated tools and e$uipment should !e

effectively grounded or of the approved dou!le insulated type.

♦ Effective guards must !e in place over !elts, pulleys, chains, sprockets, on

e$uipment such as concrete mi(ers, air compressors, etc.♦ If porta!le fans are provided, they must !e e$uipped with full guards or screens

having openings K inch or less.

♦ ?o not attempt to lift heavy o!jects without proper e$uipment.

♦ oisting e$uipment will !e made availa!le for lifting heavy o!jects, with hoist


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ratings and characteristics appropriate for the task.

♦ Power tools are either !attery operated or wired. If !attery operated, don"t

underestimate their power. ' small electric drill or power screwdriver can cause a

severe injury if it lands in the wrong place.

♦ While not usually a shock ha&ard, the !attery pack contains to(ic chemicals and

does emit a low voltage electric current. ?on"t drop or incinerate the !attery pack,

or a tool with a self-contained power source.

♦ ard-wired e$uipment can !e porta!le or fi(ed. Typically used with e(tension

cords, the more powerful hard-wired e$uipment presents a dou!le safety pro!lem3

the actual e$uipment plus its electrical power source.

♦ 6round-fault circuit interrupters must !e provided on all temporary electrical +7

and 2> ampere circuits used during periods of construction.

♦ Pneumatic and hydraulic hoses on power-operated tools should !e checked

regularly for deterioration or damage.

A*ra'i(e W0eel E3i)#ent :Grinder';

♦ The work rest used should !e kept adjusted to within +0< inch of the wheel.

♦ The adjusta!le tongue on the top side of the grinder should !e kept adjusted to

within N inch of the wheel.

♦ The side guards should cover the spindle, nut and flange and ;7 percent of the

wheel diameter.

♦ )ench and pedestal grinders should !e permanently mounted.

♦ 6oggles or face shields should always !e worn when grinding.

♦ The ma(imum 1PA rating of each a!rasive wheel should !e compati!le with the

1PA rating of the grinder motor.

♦ /i(ed or permanently mounted grinders must !e connected to the electrical supply

system with metallic conduit or !y other permanent wiring method.

♦ Each grinder should have an individual on and off control switch. The switch

should !e easily accessi!le anytime you operate the machine.

♦ Each electrically operated grinder is effectively grounded.


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♦ ?o not defeat the grounding mechanism, especially !y using non-three prong plug

adapters.

♦ #ote the method !y which new a!rasive wheels are mounted. Jisually inspect and

ring test new a!rasive wheels.

♦ The dust collectors and powered e(haust provided on grinders must !e used in

operations that produce large amounts of dust.

♦ The splash guards mounted on grinders that use a coolant should !e mounted so

that no one is ever splashed with the coolant.

♦ The work area around a grinder must !e kept clean at all times. It is your

responsi!ility as an operator of any machine to ensure the necessary safety

precautions are taken !efore using the machine.

Co#*'ti*le Material'

♦ 'll com!usti!le scrap, de!ris and waste material 8oily rags, etc.9 must !e stored

ion covered metal receptacles and removed from the work site promptly.

♦ Proper storage to minimi&e the risk of fire, including spontaneous com!ustion

must !e practiced.

♦ *nly approved containers and tanks are to !e used for the storage and handling of

flamma!le and com!usti!le li$uids.

♦ 'll connections on drums and com!usti!le li$uid piping, vapor and li$uids must

!e kept tight.

♦ 'll flamma!le li$uids should !e kept in closed containers when not in use 8e.g.

parts-cleaning tanks, pans, etc.9.

♦ )ulk drums of flamma!le li$uids must !e grounded and !onded to containers

during dispensing.

♦ torage rooms for flamma!le and com!usti!le li$uids must have e(plosion-proof

lights.

♦ torage rooms for flamma!le and com!usti!le li$uids should have mechanical or

gravity ventilation.

♦ Bi$uefied petroleum gas must !e stored, handled, and used in accordance with


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safe practices and standards.

♦ #o smoking signs must !e posted in li$uefied petroleum gas tanks.

♦ Bi$uefied petroleum storage tanks should !e guarded to prevent damage from

vehicles.

♦ 'll solvent waste and flamma!le li$uids should !e kept in fire-resistant, covered

containers until they are removed from the work site.

♦ Jacuum should !e used whenever possi!le rather than !lowing or sweeping

com!usti!le dust.

♦ /ire separators should !e placed !etween containers of com!usti!le or

flamma!les when stacked one upon another to assure their support and sta!ility.

♦ /uel gas cylinders and o(ygen cylinders must !e separated !y distance, fire

resistant !arriers, etc., while in storage.

♦ /ire e(tinguishers are selected for the types of materials and placed in areas where

they are to !e used. These fire e(tinguishers are classified as follows3

@lass ' *rdinary com!usti!le materials fires.

@lass ) /lamma!le li$uid, gas or grease fires.

@lass @ Energi&ed-electrical e$uipment fires.

♦ 'ppropriate fire e(tinguishers must !e mounted within ;7 ft. of outside areas

containing flamma!le li$uids, and within +> ft. of any inside storage area for such

materials.

♦ 'll e(tinguishers must !e fully charged and in their designated places unless in

use.

♦ Where sprinkler system is permanently are installed, are the no&&le heads

arranged so that the water will not !e sprayed into operating electrical switch

!oards and e$uipmentD @heck to see that heads have not !een !ent and twisted

from their original position.

♦ G#* A*CI#6H rules will !e enforced in area involving storage and used of

ha&ardous materials. G#* A*CI#6H signs have !een posted where appropriate

in areas where flamma!le or com!usti!le li$uid must !e cleaned up promptly.


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♦ torage tanks should !e ade$uately vented to prevent the development of

e(cessive vacuum or pressure as a result of filling, emptying, or atmosphere

temperature changes. torage tanks are e$uipped with emergency venting that will

relieve e(cessive internal pressure caused !y fire e(posure.

Me!0ani!al Lo!,otTa"ot

Point of operation devices shall protect the operator !y3

♦ Preventing and0or stopping normal stroking of the press if the operator"s hands

are inadvertently placed in the point of operation

♦ or preventing the operator from inadvertently reaching into the point of operation

or withdrawing his0her hands if they are inadvertently reaching into the point of

operation at all times

♦ or 1e$uiring application of the operator"s hand to machine operating controls and

locating such controls at such a safety distance from the point of operations that

the slide completes the downward travel or stops !efore the operator can reach

into the point of operation with his0her hands

♦ or Enclosing the point of operation !efore a press of stroke can !e initiated and

maintaining this closed condition until the motion of the slide has ceased3

♦ or Enclosing the point of operation !efore a press stroke can !e initiated, so as to

prevent an operator from reaching into the point of operation prior to die closure

or prior to cessation of slide motion during the downward stroke.

♦ ' gate or mova!le !arrier or device shall protect the operator. ' presence sensing

point operation device shall protect the operator !y interlocking into the control

circuit to prevent or stop slide motion if the operator"s hand or other part of

his0her !ody is within the sensing field of the device during the downstroke of the

press slide. The device may not !e used on machines using full revolutionclutches.

♦ The device may not !e used as a tripping means to initiate slide motion. The

device shall !e constructed so that a failure within the system does not prevent the

normal stopping action from !eing applied to the press when re$uired, !ut does


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prevent the initiation of a successive stroke until the failure is corrected. The

failure shall !e indicated !y the system. Auting 8!ypassing of the protective

function9 of such device, during the upstroke of the press slide, is permitted for

the purpose of parts ejection, circuit checking, and feeding only.

♦ The safety distance from the sensing field to the point of operation shall !e greater

than the distance determined !y the following formula3

?s O :4 inches0second ( Ts

Where3 ?s O minimum safety distance 8inches9

:4 inches0second O hand speed constant

Ts O stopping time of the press measured at appro(imately =>

position of crankshaft rotation 8seconds9.

♦ 6uards shall !e used to protect all areas of entry to the point of operation not

protected !y the presence sensing device. The pull-out device shall protect the

operator and shall include attachments for each of the operator"s hands.

'ttachments shall !e connected to and operated only !y the press slide or upper

die. 'ttachment shall !e adjusted to prevent the operator from reaching into the

point of operation or to withdraw the operator"s hands from the point of operation

!efore the dies close.

♦ ' separate pull-out device shall !e provided for each operator if more than one

operator is used on a press. Each pull-out device in use shall visually inspected

and checked for proper adjustment at the start of each operator shift, following a

new die set-up, and when operators are changed. #ecessary maintenance or repair

or !oth shall !e performed and completed !efore the press is operated.

♦ The sweep device shall protect the operator as specified in this su!section, !y

removing his0her hands safely to a safe position if they are inadvertently located

in the point of operation, as the dies close or prior to tripping the clutch. ?evices

operating in this manner shall have a !arrier, attached to the sweep arm in such a

manner as to prevent the operator from reaching into the point of operation, past

the trailing edge of the sweep arm on the downward stroke of the press. This


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device may not !e used for point of operation safeguarding. The sweep device

must !e activated !y the slide or !y motion of a foot pedal trip rod.

♦ The sweep device must !e designed, installed and operated so as to prevent the

operator from reaching into the point of operation !efore the dies close. Thesweep device must !e installed so that it will not itself create an impact or shear

ha&ard !etween the sweep arm and the press tie rods, dies, or any other part of the

press or !arrier. Partial enclosure conforming with this su!section, as to the area

of entry which they protect, must !e provided on !oth sides of the point of

operation to prevent the operator from reaching around or !ehind the sweep

device and into the point of operation after the dies start to close.

♦Partial enclosures shall not themselves create a pinch point or shear ha&ard. 'holdout or a restraint device shall protect the operator and shall include

attachments for each of the operator"s hands. uch attachments shall !e securely

anchored and adjusted in such a way that the operator is restrained from reaching

into the point of operation.

♦ ' separate set of restraints shall !e provided for each operator if more than one

operator is re$uired on a press. The two hand control device shall protect the

operator. When used in press operations re$uiring more than one operator,separate two hand control shall !e provided for each operator, and shall !e

designed to re$uire concurrent application of all operator"s controls to activate the

slide. The removal of a hand from any control !utton shall cause the slide to stop.

The safety distance !etween each two hand control device and the point of

operation shall !e greater than the distance determined !y the following formula3

?s O :4 inches0second ( Ts

Where3 ?s O minimum safety distance 8inches9

:4 inches0second O hand speed constant

Ts O stopping time of the press measured at appro(imately =>

position of crankshaft rotation 8seconds9.

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/irst-aid kits and re$uired contents are maintained in a servicea!le condition.

nit-type kits have all items in the first-aid kits individually wrapped, sealed, and

packaged in compara!le si&ed packages. The commercial or ca!inet-type kits do not

re$uire all items to !e individually wrapped and sealed, !ut only those which must !e

sterile. Items such as scissors, twee&ers, tu!es of ointments with caps, rolls of adhesive

tape, need not to !e individually wrapped, sealed, or disposed of after a single use or

application. Individual packaging and sealing shall !e re$uired for those items which must

!e kept sterile in a first-aid kit.

/irst-aid kits shall contain at least the following items3

+> Package Cit3 + Pkg. 'dhesive !andages,+H 8+: per pkg.9 + Pkg. )andage compress, 5H

8+ per pkg.9 + Pkg. cissorsQ and twee&ers 8+ each per pkg. + Pkg. Triangular !andage,

5>H 8+ per pkg.9 + Pkg. 'ntiseptic soap or pads 84 per pkg.9 7 Pkgs. *f consulting

physician"s choice +: Package Cit + Pkg. '!sor!ent gau&e, 25G ( ;2H 8+ per pkg.9 + Pkg.

'dhesive !andages, + G 8+: per pkg.9 2 Pkgs. )andage compress, 5H 8+ per pkg.9 + Pkg.

Eye dressing 8+ per pkg.9 + Pkg. cissorsQ and twee&ers 8+ each per pkg.9 : Pkgs.

Triangular !andages 8+ per pkg.9 + Pkg. 'ntiseptic soap of pads 84 per pkg.9 = Pkgs. of

consulting physician"s choice 4: Package Cit3 5 Pkgs. '!sor!ent gau&e, 25H(;2H 8+ per

pkg.9 2 Pkgs. 'dhesive !andages, +H 8+: per pkg.9 7 Pkgs. )andage compresses, 5H 8+ per

pkg.9 + Pkg. cissorsQ and twee&ers 8+ each per pkg.9 < Pkgs. Triangular !andages, 5>H 8+

per pkg.9+ Pkg. 'ntiseptic soap or pads 84 per pkg.9 +4 Pkgs. of consulting physician"s

choice.

cissors shall !e capa!le of cutting 2 layers of +7 o&. cotton cloth or its

e$uivalent. The first-aid kits are maintained at the ten, si(teen, twenty-four or thirty-si(

package level., Where the eyes or !ody of any person may !e e(posed to injurious

chemicals and0 or materials, suita!le facilities for $uick drenching or flushing of the eyes

and !ody are provided, within the work area, for immediate emergency use. ' poster

shall !e fastened and maintained either on or in the cover of each first-aid kit and at or

near all phones plainly stating the phone num!ers of availa!le doctors, hospitals, and

am!ulance services within the district of the work site.

&ir't Aid Station

If a fi(ed esta!lishment employs more than 2>> employees at one central location,


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/irst-aid stations shall !e located as close as practica!le to the highest concentration of

personnel. /irst-aid stations shall !e well marked and availa!le to personnel during all

working hours. *ne person holding a valid first-aid certificate shall !e responsi!le for the

proper use and maintenance of the first-aid station. /irst-aid stations shall !e e$uipped

with a minimum of two first-aid kits, the si&e of which shall !e dependent upon the

num!er of personnel normally employed at the work site. *ne first-aid kit may !e a

permanent wall-mounted kit, !ut in all cases the station shall !e e$uipped with at least

one porta!le first-aid kit. When re$uired !y the circumstances, the station shall !e

e$uipped with two wool !lankets and a stretcher in addition to first-aid kits. ' roster,

denoting the telephone num!ers and addresses of doctors, hospitals and am!ulance

services availa!le to the work site, shall !e posted at each first-aid station.

Late Ni"0t Cri#e Pre(ention

'll esta!lishments operating !etween the hours of ++3>> p.m. and :3>> p.m.

should provide crime prevention training to their employees. @rime prevention training

shall !e a part of the accident prevention program. Training will !e made availa!le to

ensure that the purpose and function of ro!!ery and violence prevention are understood

!y employees and that the knowledge and skills re$uired for their safety have !een

provided. The training and training materials outline security policies, safety and security

procedures, and personal safety and crime avoidance techni$ues. /ormal instruction

through a training seminar or training video presentation will !e made availa!le and upon

completion the employee shall sign off on the date, time, and place of training. The

training documentation will !e placed in the employee"s personnel file.

The following elements will !e covered in the crime prevention training program3

• 'n e(planation of the importance of keeping the location clean, neat, and

uncluttered there!y making it as unattractive as possi!le to ro!!ers.

• 'n e(planation of the purpose of maintaining an uno!structed view of the

cash register from outside the store, provided the cash register is located in

a position visi!le from the street.

• Instruction on reasons for operating only minimum num!ers of cash

registers at night. Ceeping the cash register fund to a minimum.


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• Taking e(tra precautions after dark, i.e., keep alert, o!serve lighting and

dark corners, spot possi!le hiding places.

• Jiolence prevention procedures in case of ro!!ery.

•' refresher course on crime prevention on or near the employee"sanniversary date. Jideotape and crime prevention material shall !e

availa!le for employee"s review at their re$uest.

In addition to providing crime prevention training as defined in this section, the

company posts a conspicuous sign in the window or door which states that there is a safe

on the premises and it is not accessi!le to the employees on the premises and that the

cash register contains only the minimal amount needed to conduct !usiness. 'll displays,

and any other material posted in window8s9 or door8s9 should !e arranged so as to

provide a clear and uno!structed view of the cash register, provided the cash register is

located in a position visi!le from the street.

If there is any cash on the premises after dark, the @ompany has a drop-safe,

limited access safe, or compara!le device on the premises. Please use it. In addition, the

outside lights will !e on for that portion of the approach and parking area that is

necessary to accommodate customers during all night hours the late night retail

esta!lishment is open.

Co#)an% &ire .ri"ade'

In some industries, the company esta!lishes a fire fighting !rigade. The company

does this !y drafting a policy statement that announces the e(istence of a fire !rigade the

!asic organi&ational structure the type, amount, and fre$uency of training to !e provided

to fire !rigade mem!ers the e(pected num!er of mem!ers in the fire !rigade and the

function that the fire !rigade is to perform at the workplace. The organi&ational statement

is availa!le for inspection !y government officials and !y employees or their designated

representative.

Employees who are e(pected to do structural fire fighting must !e physically

capa!le of performing duties which may!e assigned to them during emergencies. The

employer shall not permit employees with known heart disease, epilepsy, or emphysema,


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to participate in fire !rigade emergency activities unless a physician certificate of the

employees" fitness to participate in such activities is provided.

'pproved self contained !reathing apparatus shall !e provided to and worn !y fire

!rigade mem!ers while working inside !uildings or confined spaces where to(ic productsof com!ustion or any o(ygen deficiency. uch apparatus shall also !e worn during

emergency situations involving to(ic su!stances. 'pproved self contain !reathing

apparatus may !e e$uipped with either a !uddy !reathing device or a $uick disconnect

valve, even if these devices are not certified !y #I*. If these accessories are used they

shall not cause damage to the apparatus, or restrict the air flow of the apparatus, or

o!struct normal operation of the apparatus. 'pproved self contained compressed air

!reathing apparatus may!e used with approved cylinders from other approved self

contained compress air !reathing apparatus provided that such cylinder are of the same

capacity and pressure rating.

'll compressed air cylinder used with self-contained !reathing apparatus shall

meet ?*T and #I* criteria. elf contained !reathing apparatus shall have a minimum

service life rating of thirty minutes in accordance with the methods and re$uirements of

the mine safety and health administration 8A'9 and #I*, e(cept for escape self-

contained !reathing apparatus 8E@)'9 used only for emergency escape purposes. elf

contained !reathing apparatus shall !e provided with an indicator which automatically

sounds an audi!le alarm when the remaining service life of the apparatus is reduced to

within a range of twenty to twenty five percent of its rated service time.

Po'iti(e Pre''re .reat0in" A))arat'

elf-contained !reathing apparatus ordered or purchased after Fanuary +,+=<2, for

used !y fire !rigade mem!ers performing interior structural fire fighting operations, are

of the pressure-demand or other positive-pressure type. Effective Fuly+,+=<4, only pressure-demand or other positive-pressure self-contained !reathing apparatus shall !e

worn !y fire !rigade mem!ers performing interior structural fire fighting. This does not

prohi!it the used of a self-contained !reathing apparatus where the apparatus can !e

switched from a demand to a positive-pressure mode.


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owever, such apparatus shall !e in the positive-pressure mode when fire !rigade

mem!ers are performing interior structural fire fighting operations. #egative pressure

self-contained !reathing apparatus with a rated service life of more than two hours and

which have a minimum protection factor of 7,>>>, as determined !y an accepta!le

$uantitative fit test performed on each individual, is accepta!le for use only during those

interior structural fire fighting situations for which the employer demonstrates that long

duration !reathing apparatus is necessary.

Ruantitative fit test procedures shall !e availa!le for inspection !y the director or

authori&ed representative. uch negative-pressure !reathing apparatus will continue to !e

accepta!le for eighteen months after a positive-pressure !reathing apparatus with the

same or longer rated service life is certified !y #I*.

'fter this eighteen-month period all self-contained !reathing apparatus used for

these long duration situations shall !e of the positive-pressure type. This section does not

re$uire an employer to organi&e a fire !rigade. It is suggested that pre-fire planning !e

conducted !y the local fire department and0or the workplace fire !rigade in order for

them to !e familiar with the workplace and process ha&ards. Involvement with the local

fire department or fire prevention !ureau is encouraged to facilitate coordination and

cooperation !etween mem!ers of the fire !rigade and those who might !e called upon for

assistance during a fire emergency.

.od% )rote!tion. /ire !rigade mem!ers may wear a fire-resistive coat in

com!ination with fully e(tended !oots, or they may wear a fire-resistive coat in

com!ination with protective trousers. /ire-resistive coats and protective trousers meeting

all of the re$uirements contained in #/P' +=;+-+=;7, Protective @lothing for tructural

/ire /ighters, are accepta!le as meeting the re$uirements of this standard. The lining is

re$uired to !e permanently attached to the outer shell. owever, it is permissi!le to attach

the lining to the outer shell material !y stitching in one area such as the neck. /astener

tape or snap fasteners may !e used to secure the rest of the lining to the outer shell to

facilitate cleaning. 1eference to permanent lining does not refer to a winter liner which is

a detacha!le e(tra lining used to give added protection to the wearer against the effects of

cold weather and wind.


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Hand )rote!tion. /ire fighters should wear protective gloves or a glove system. '

glove system consists of a com!ination of different gloves. The usual components of a

gloves, which provide thermal insulation to the hand, worn in com!ination with a second

pair of gloves which provide protection against flame, cut and puncture. Protective gloves

should provide de(terity and a sense of feel for o!jects. @riteria and test methods for

de(terity are contained in the #I* pu!lications, GThe ?evelopment of @riteria for

/irefighters 6loves Jol. I3 6love 1e$uirements,H and Jol. II3 6love @riteria and Test

Aethods.H These #I* pu!lications also contain a permissi!le modified version of

/ederal Test Aethod +=+, Aethod 7=>4, 8paragraph of 'ppendi( E9 for flame resistance

when gloves, rather than glove materials, are tested for flame resistance.

Head e%e and $a!e )rote!tion. ead protective devices which meet the

re$uirements contained in #/P' #o. +=;2 are capa!le as meeting the re$uirements of

this standard for head protection. ead protective devices are re$uired to !e provided

with earflaps so that the earflaps will !e availa!le if needed. It is recommended that the

ear protection always !e used while fighting interior structural fires.

Aany head protective devices are e$uipped with face shields to protect the eyes

and face. These face shields as permissi!le as meeting the eye and face protection

re$uirements of this paragraph as long as such face shields meet the re$uirements of the

general safety and health standards.

'dditionally, full face pieces, helmets or hoods of approved !reathing apparatus

are also accepta!le as meeting the eye and face protection re$uirements. It is recommend

that a flame resistant protective head covering such as hood or snood, which will not

adversely affect the seal of a respirator face piece, !e worn during interior structural fire

fighting operations to protect the sides of the face and hair.

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RESPONSI.LE SA&ETY O&&ICER

General State#ent

The 1esponsi!le afety *fficer is the person who has !een delegated the authority to

develop and administer Engr. 'le(ander ). Trillana Inc."s health and safety program.

Dtie'

)y law, the 1esponsi!le afety *fficer is the person designated !y the company with the

duty and responsi!ility to implement and maintain Engr. 'le(ander ). Trillana Inc."s Injury and

Illness Prevention Program. The 1esponsi!le afety *fficer is assigned the responsi!ility of

providing technical guidance and services in the field of health and safety needed !y Engr.

'le(ander ). Trillana Inc. management. To fulfill this o!jective the 1esponsi!le afety *fficer is

re$uired to3

Provide management at all levels with the information, advice, and assistance

needed to formulate Engr. 'le(ander ). Trillana Inc."s health and safety policy,

directives, procedures, and standards.

'ssist management at all levels in esta!lishing and maintaining a healthful and

safe working environment free from unaccepta!le risks, in conformance with

*' health and safety guidelines and in compliance with applica!le standards,

codes, and regulations. Aonitor operations within Engr. 'le(ander ). Trillana Inc., and where

appropriate at off-site facilities, provide management with the information

needed to maintain a healthful and safe working environment, free from

unaccepta!le risks.

?evelop and provide general safety education and training programs.

'ssist in the development of specific jo! safety training programs.

?evelop plans and train response personnel to control emergency situations

8earth$uake, radiation, injury, fire, etc9.

Provide health and safety support services assigned !y the @ompany *fficer to

whom the 1esponsi!le afety *fficer reports.

Aaintain a staff of specialists or consultants knowledgea!le in all areas of safety.

Prepare and maintain Engr. 'le(ander ). Trillana Inc."s ealth and afety


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Aanual and other documents that relate to safety.

pecify proper protective e$uipment for issuing to employees.

@heck all plans of new projects for construction safety, industrial safety, and

other safety reviews as re$uired !y the *' and Engr. 'le(ander ). Trillana

Inc. regulations.

top ha&ardous operations where life ha&ard or major property damage is

imminent and follow with documented evidence.

To carry out its responsi!ilities, the 1esponsi!le afety *fficer maintains a staff

of specialists and outside consultants in the appropriate environment, health, and

safety disciplines. These include3 @onstruction afety Engineering ervices,

Environmental Protection, Industrial ygiene, Baser afety, Aechanical afety,

#on-destructive Testing, *ccupational afety, 1adiation afety, afety Training

and Education, eismic afety.

&i(e &n!tion'

The functions of the 1esponsi!le afety *fficer are divided into five areas3

+. *perations

2. ealth Physics

4. Engineering ervices0 *ccupational afety

5. Industrial ygiene

7. Environmental Protection.

ome of these functions may !e delegated in whole or in part to staff and0or outside

consultants.

O)eration'

This area deals with the day-to-day safety operations of the Engr. 'le(ander ).

Trillana Inc.. It includes the following personnel3 /ield upervisors or /ield afety

*fficers help in the planning or preparation of ha&ardous projects and analysis of difficult

safety pro!lems. They provide on-site training protective e$uipment and other safety-

related e$uipment for ha&ardous operations evaluation of ventilation and air cleaning

e$uipment and radioactive or chemical source inventory. ?econtamination and Waste

?isposal @ontractors provide services to decontaminate special e$uipment assistance

with clean-up of radioactive or ha&ardous chemical spills collection and disposal of


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radioactive materials and ha&ardous chemicals. pecial Transportation @ontractor

provides services for receiving and shipping of radioisotopes and consultation on the

regulations concerning transportation of ha&ardous chemicals.

Radiation P0%'i!'

This area is composed of the following functions3 The 1adiation Physics ection

is primarily concerned with the radiation safety aspects of accelerators. The areas

of immediate concern are the following3

+. 1adiation intensity in occupied areas.

2. 'de$uacy of radiation safety interlock systems

4. 'ccess control to radiation areas

5. Proper sign and warning systems

7. 1eview and approval of facility radiation

:. *perational afety Procedures.

In addition, 1adiation Physics ection performs the following functions3

+. E(perimental !eam line safety analysis

2. hielding calculations for proposed new accelerators

4. 1adiation damage studies

5. ?evelopment of measurement instruments and techni$ues

7. E(perimental source term measurements

:. #eutron energy spectral measurements.

The S-1ay afety ection evaluates the use of (-ray e$uipment at Engr.

'le(ander ). Trillana Inc.. This is accomplished !y periodic radiation surveys, physical

inspection of (-ray facilities and log!ooks, approval of *perational afety Procedures,

and the receipt of @ertification of Training documents. This ection also advises on

matters of instrument selection, measurement techni$ues, and safety apparatus design

8interlocks, !arriers, monitors, etc.9 This ection files and distri!utes all documentation

generated !y the a!ove operations.

En"ineerin" O!!)ational Sa$et%


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The primary concern of this area is the general safety of Engr. 'le(ander ).

Trillana Inc.. Its responsi!ilities include3

*ccupational afety3 Investigation, statistical analysis, and review of

personal injury, property damage, and vehicle accident reports.

1ecommendation on protective clothing and e$uipment for eyes, head,

feet, and hands to prevent traumatic injury. Evaluation of material-

handling and storage facilities, such as manual and mechanical handling

devices, slings, ropes, chains, and hooks. 1eview of design, layout, and

code compliance of new or modified facilities and !uildings and follow-up

inspections of construction sites. 1ecommendation on proper use and care

of ladders, ramps, elevated walks, and work platforms.

1eview of traffic safety, such as traffic signs and markings, traffic

patterns, and layout planning. ?etermination of $ualified operators of

special vehicles and e$uipment.

Aechanical afety3 1eview0design0inspection of ha&ardous e$uipment.

'dvise on vehicle safety 8design, consultation9. 1ecommendation of

adherence to mechanical design codes, standards, and procedures.

Provision of non-destructive testing services. 1eviews of *perational

afety Procedure relating to ha&ardous e$uipment. eismic afety3 ?esignof anchoring or restraining devices. Inspections and consultations.

Interface with !uilding and construction contractors.

Ind'trial H%"iene

This function must recogni&e, evaluate, and recommend control for occupational

health ha&ards. *utside consultants are responsi!le for providing the following services3

♦ To(icology of occupational health ha&ards.

♦ @ontrol of non-ioni&ing electromagnetic spectrum ha&ards, such as lasers,

ultraviolet, infrared, and microwave-radio fre$uency radiation.

♦ Evaluation of ventilation for comfort, dilution, and local e(haust.

♦ #oise and sound analysis.


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♦ Illumination evaluation

♦ Environmental sanitation, such as food, water, and vector and pest control

♦ Aeasurement of physiological stresses, such a temperature e(tremes.

♦ Provisions of protective e$uipment, such as respiratory, hearing, and

special eye protection.

♦ @ontrol of !io-ha&ards

♦ Baser safety.

En(iron#ental Prote!tion

This area is involved with the identification and $uantification of environmental

$uality concerns, development and maintenance of operating permits, assessment of pollution a!atement programs, and liaison with environmental protection agencies. It

includes the following services3

Environmental monitoring

urveillance and analysis of contaminants in air, rain, surface water, soil, and

stack e(haust

'ir pollution control

Water pollution control

Polychlorinated !iphenyl inventory in transformers and capacitors

nderground tank monitoring and reporting

Treatment facilities permitting and sampling for regulatory compliance

Environmental remediation of contaminated sites.

Co##on &n!tion'

'll the functions of the 1esponsi!le afety *fficer include the following areas of

responsi!ilities3

♦ Environmental Aonitoring, including !oth workplace and office data collection

and measurement techni$ues

♦ ?econtamination and Waste ?isposal

♦ afety 1esource Bi!rary Aaintenance.


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The 1esponsi!le afety *fficer should either maintain or have the @ompany

maintain a li!rary that contains copies of codes, standards, safety manuals, and reports

that regulate Engr. 'le(ander ). Trillana Inc."s safety program.

The li!rary also contains copies of te(ts and reports regarding health and safety.

Industrial ygiene and Environmental Protection. ealth Physics la!oratory. Aaintain

e(tra protective clothing, safety glasses and safety shoes for guests and e(isting

employees needing temporary replacement of their protective e$uipment.


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CHAPTER =

EMERGENCIES

Or"ani2ation

Engr.'le(ander ). Trillana Inc. re$uires that every emergency an organi&ed effort

!e made to protect personnel from further injury and to minimi&e property damage. 'll of

Engr. 'le(ander ). Trillana Inc"s resources can !e made availa!le to respond to an

emergency. Each supervisor must know what to do during an emergency in his or her area

and must !e certain that his or her employees understand their roles.

Ma'ter E#er"en!% Re')on'e Plan

Engr. 'le(ander ). Trillana Inc"s Emergecy 1esponse Plan delineates lines of

authority and responsi!ility for emergency response. In this conte(t, a major emergency

may !e one of the following3

♦ a potential major loss to a !uilding or facility

♦ an emergency that involves more than one !uilding or facility

♦a situation in which a choice must !e made in the assignment of relativelevels of authority among emergency-response groups

♦ a potentials ha&ard to the surrounding community

♦ threat civil distur!ances or alert

♦ natural disasters such as earth$uakes, floods, and landslides

♦ and site wide electrical power or other utility failure.

?uring response to such major events. If deemed necessary !y management or

Engr. Alexander B. Trillana Inc., /ire or Police may !e summoned, and a pre-designated

succession of management personnel would determine who would take charge. The

primary responsi!ility person designated to !e in charge is to ensure that priorities are

esta!lished, that the response is appropriate and ade$uately implemented, and that the

proper notification are made. In most cases the direct involvement of local supervision


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and remedial action will !e necessary. 'de$uate emergency response will !e made at the

group, department, and !uilding levels, with support from /ire, Aedical, Protective

ervices, and other support organi&ations.

's a practical matter it must !e recogni&ed that management personnel arenormally on site only 5> of the +:< hours per week. Thus, there may !e considera!le

delay !efore management personnel can assume on-site direction of major emergencies.

This highlights the importance of local initiative, at least at the onset of an emergency.

The underlying philosophy of the emergency response plan is the recognition that each

employee has a vital role and a !asic responsi!ility in the area of safety and emergency

action. The only reasona!le e(pectation is that at the onset of an emergency the initial

response will !e at the individual level. Immediate and knowledgea!le action is vital.

The emergency plans for individual !uildings and facilities set forth the response

to !e taken !y employees following the discovery of an emergency. /ollowing the

immediate measures taken !y the individual, the responsi!ility for action will normally

proceed upward through normal organi&ational lines of authority to the )uilding Aanager

and to emergency-response groups. Involvement of individuals at a higher level of

responsi!ility proceed downward from top management while action and response levels

proceed upward from the first person involved.

?on"t !e afraid to call outside assistance like police and firefighters. ?ial =++.

When the police, firefighters or paramedics arrive, surrender command to a $ualified

emergency specialist. #otify management as soon a s practical, which means after all

immediate responses have !een e(ercised. The operator at =++ will tell you who is the

person in-charge of the speciali&ed personnel assigned to respond to the emergency.

'n orderly transfer of responsi!ility is then made from the local !uilding or

facility organi&ation to this responding unit. The e(amples listed !elow identify the mostlikely outside incident commander for the following types of emergencies3

Injury3 1anking /ire *fficer or Physician

/ire3 1anking /ire *fficer

)om! Threat3 1anking Police *fficer

@ivil ?istur!ance3 1anking Police *fficer


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1adioactive or @hemical pills3 1anking /ire *fficer 1esponsi!le afety *fficer

pecial To(ic @lean p crew or 'lternate Power *utrage3 Pacific 6as and

Electric or local Plant Power Engineer

Aechanical tility /ailures3 @onstruction and Aaintenance ?epartment

uperintendent

tructural Plant /ailures3 Engineering ?epartment ead or alternate

In most emergencies the person who should !e in charge is o!vious. owever, an

emergency might arise that re$uires the major involvement of more than one emergency-

response group. In such a case the ultimate authority among those on the scene may not

!e o!vious. In this event, management should !e consulted for direction.

.ildin" E#er"en!% Plan

' specific emergency plan for each !uilding or facility must !e prepared under the

direction of the )uilding Aanager. ' )uilding Aanager and ?eputy Aanager must !e

appointed and oriented for each !uilding or comple(. 6enerally, the )uilding Aanager is

the person in charge of a !uilding or facility. The )uilding Aanager has specific

responsi!ility for the preparation, updating and implementation of the emergency plan for

this area. This responsi!ility includes recommending personnel to attend indoctrination

and training programs.

pecifically, each plan must contain the following information and procedures as

appropriate for each !uilding3

• The names of the )uilding Aanager, ?eputy Aanager, and 'ssistant

Aanager8s9.

• ' list of people with specific duties during an emergency and a

description of their duties. /or e(ample, specific people should !e

assigned to supervise evacuation and to carry out a rapid search of the area

8assuming this can !e done safely9.

• /loor plans showing evacuation routes, the location of shutoff switches

and valves for the utility systems 8water, gas, electricity9, and the locations

of emergency e$uipment and supplies 8including medical9. Indications on


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the floor plans of areas where specific ha&ards 8i.e., to(ic, flamma!le,

and0or radioactive materials9 e(ist.

• Bocation and description of special ha&ards or ha&ardous devices should

!e included in the te(t together with shutdown procedures if applica!le.

• ?esignation of a primary assem!ly point for evacuees, well away from the

!uilding. 'n alternate site should also !e designated in case the choice

cannot !e used.

• 1eentry procedures. #o one should reenter an evacuated !uilding or area

without specific instructions from the )uilding Aanager or other person in

charge.

• ?epartment ead and upervisor responsi!ilities regarding emergency

preparedness and action procedures.

• Emergency plans for facilities or e$uipment re$uiring an *perational afety

Procedure 8*P9.

O)erational Sa$et% Pro!edre'

*P"s for individual facilities or pieces of e$uipment must include emergency plans for

the facilities or e$uipment.

S)er(i'or Re')on'i*ilitie'

?uring an emergency, the supervisor must3 Ensure that those under his or her

supervision are familiar with the plan for the !uilding, particularly the recommended e(it

routes and how to report an emergency. 1ender assistance to the person in charge during

an emergency, as re$uired. Aaintain familiarity with the shutdown procedures for all

e$uipment used !y those under his or her supervision. Cnow the location and use of all

safety e$uipment on his or her floor. Ceep employees from reentering an evacuated area

until reentry is safe.

No Loiterin" Poli!%

Employees not involved in the emergency must stay away from the scene and

follow the instructions issued over the pu!lic address system or directly from the person

in charge. The sounding of a fire !ell means immediate evacuation !y the nearest e(it.


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Employees must not reenter an area that they have evacuated until notified that it is safe

to return.

E#)lo%ee Re')on'i*ilitie'

Employees, other than emergency-response groups, involved in any emergency

greater than a minor incident are e(pected to act as follows3 If there is a threat of further

injury or further e(posure to ha&ardous material, remove all injured persons, if possi!le,

and leave the immediate vicinity. If there is no threat of further injury or e(posure, leave

seriously injured personnel where they are. 1eport the emergency immediately !y phone.

tate what happened, the specific location, whether anyone was injured, and your name

and phone num!er.

Proceed with first aid or attempt to control the incident only if you can do so

safely and have !een trained in first aid or the emergency response necessary to control

the incident. how the ranking emergency-response officer where the incident occurred,

inform him or her of the ha&ards associated with the area, provide any other information

that will help avoid injuries, and do as he or she re$uests.

Ha2ardo' C0e#i!al E/)o're'

In any company which utili&es chemical su!stances, a training program on the

handling, ha&ards, storage, e(posure risks, symptoms of chemical e(posure, and first aid

needs to !e part of any new employees training, There must also !e follow-up training

sessions as to any new chemical or processes that may !e initiated !y the company.

/ollow-up training sessions act as a reinforcement of safety standards that need to !e

followed on a daily !asis. In a training program, employees will learn accepta!le levels of

chemical e(posure, proper storage and la!eling of chemicals, and usage of protective

clothing and e$uipment for handling chemicals. They will also learn a!out potential fire

an to(icity ha&ards, when not to have a chemical in confined area, or to store in closedcontainers, usage of eye wash fountains and safety showers, and the necessary posting of

open, and dangerous areas. It is important that an employee recogni&e the Threshold

Bimit Jalues or Permissi!le E(posure Bimits or air!orne contaminants and physical

agents in the workplace.


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' procedural manual or set of instructions must !e part of the program, with

periodic inspections that clearly indicate whether an employee may !e mishandling a

chemical or endangering himself or others. Part of the manual or procedures must

esta!lish a standard of when an how to deal with chemical spills, neutrali&ing, and

disposing of spills or overflows. These procedures must also !e posted in an area that is

easily accessi!le reference usage. /irst 'id training and e$uipment will !e routine in any

facility where chemicals are used.

Employees must know how to handle e$uipment in emergency situations, what

e$uipment needs to !e used and whether the e$uipment is ade$uate for the situation.

1espirators may !e used either as protective safety e$uipment or for emergency usage,

Therefore, the employees should recogni&e that respirators need to !e stored in a clean,

sanitary and convenient location and inspected on a regular !asis. 'lso what respirators

are approved !y #I* for their particular applications.

With a first aid program an employee will recogni&e when a pro!lem may !e

occurring !y e(posure to a chemical ranging from headaches, nausea, dermatitis

pro!lems to other factors of discomfort when they use solvents or chemicals. In the

design of a facility that transports chemicals from storage containers must !e clearly

marked. Within that facility design there must !e and emergency shut off system in case

of accident. Each employees will !e trained as to these emergency shut-off systems.

Jentilation is another major factor in the design of any facility. Whether !y

natural means or mechanical, the system must !e designed to controls dust, fumes,

solvents, gases, smoke or vapors which may!e generated in the workplace. It is also

important that a medical or !iological monitoring system !e in operation as part of the

safety standards. If internal com!ustion engines are used in the facility, or if there is

chance of leakage or mi(ture with a chemical that could create a to(ic gas, atmospheric

gas levels must !e monitored. If to(ic chemicals are used and stored in the facility they

should !e located in an isolated area to guarantee safety.


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@'PTE1 7

A'TE1I'B '#?BI#6

Introd!tion

Engr. Alexander B. Trillana Inc. re$uires that safety planning and practices for

commonplace tasks !e as thorough as for operations with unusual ha&ards. @ommonplace

tasks make up the greater part of the daily activities of most employees and, not

une(pectedly, offer more potential sources of accidents with injuries and property

damage. Every operation or work assignment !egins and ends with handling of materials.

Whether the material is a piece of paper 8paper cuts are painful9 or a cylinder of to(ic gas,

accident risks can !e reduced with thorough planning. Identifying o!vious and hidden

ha&ards should !e the first step in planning work methods and jo! practices. Thorough

planning should include all the steps associated with good management from jo!

conception through crew and e$uipment decommissioning.

Aost of the material presented in this chapter is related to the commonplace and o!vious.

#evertheless, a majority of the incidents leading to injury, occupational illness, and property

damage stem for failure to o!serve the principles associated with safe materials handling and

storage. ' less o!vious ha&ard is potential failure of used or e(cessive motori&ed handling or

lifting e$uipment. The 1esponsi!le afety *fficer must !e notified whenever it is desired to

ac$uire a crane, forklift truck, or other motori&ed handling or lifting e$uipment from e(cess

sources.

Li$tin" and Mo(in"

Bifting and moving of o!jects must !e done !y mechanical devices rather than !y manual

effort whenever this is practical. The e$uipment used must !e appropriate for the lifting or

moving task. Bifting and moving devices must !e operated only !y personnel trained and

authori&ed to operate them. Employees must not !e re$uired to lift heavy or !ulky o!jects that

overta( their physical condition or capa!ility.


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Ri""in"

Planning for safe rigging and lifting must !egin at the design stage, and lifting

procedures must !e developed for assem!ly and installation. The lifting procedures

should !e developed and discussed with the rigging crew fore person. 1esponsi!ility for

all rigging jo!s is shared !etween the rigging crew and the customer. The customer is

responsi!le for defining and re$uesting the move, for providing technical information on

relevant characteristics of the apparatus, including special lifting fi(tures when re$uired,

for providing suggestions on rigging and moving, and for assigning someone to represent

them !oth in planning and while the jo! is !eing carried out.

The riggers are responsi!le for final rigging and for carrying out whatever moves

have !een designated. )efore any movement takes place, however, each representative

must approve the rigging and other procedures associated with the intended move. Each

must respect the responsi!ility and authority of the other to prevent or terminate any

action he or she judges to !e unsafe or otherwise improper.

The supervisor must make certain that personnel know how to move o!jects

safely !y hand or with mechanical devices in the operations normal to the area and must

permit only those employees who are formally $ualified !y training and certification to

operate a fork truck, crane, or hoist. The supervisor must enforce the use of safe lifting

techni$ues and maintain lifting e$uipment in good mechanical condition. Employees are

re$uired to o!serve all esta!lished safety regulations relating to safe lifting techni$ues.

The 1esponsi!le afety *fficer provides training programs followed !y certification for

employees who have demonstrated the a!ility to operate fork trucks of up to 5-ton

capacity and for incidental crane operations that re$uire no special rigging.

Manal Li$tin" Rle'

Aanual lifting and handling of material must !e done !y methods that ensure the safety

of !oth the employees and the material. It is Engr. Alexander B. Trillana Inc policy that

employees whose work assignments re$uire heavy lifting !e properly trained and physically

$ualified, !y medical e(amination if deemed necessary. The following are rules for manual


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lifting3

♦ Inspect the load to !e lifted for sharp edges, slivers, and wet or greasy

spots.

♦ Wear gloves when lifting or handling o!jects with sharp or splintered

edges. These gloves must !e free of oil, grease, or other agents that may

cause a poor grip.

♦ Inspect the route over which the load is to !e carried. It should !e in plain

view and free of o!structions or spillage that could cause tripping or

slipping. @onsider the distance the load is to !e carried. 1ecogni&e the fact

your gripping power may weaken over long distances.

♦ i&e up the load and make a preliminary GheftH to !e sure the load is easily

within your lifting capacity. If it is not, get help.

♦ If team lifting is re$uired, personnel should !e similar in si&e and

physi$ue. *ne person should act as leader and give the commands to lift,

lower, etc.

♦ Two persons carrying a long piece of pipe or lum!er should carry it on the

same shoulder and walk in step. houlder pads should !e used to prevent

cutting shoulders and help reduce fatigue.

♦ To lift an o!ject off the ground, the following are manual lifting steps3

Aake sure of good footing and set your feet a!out +> to +7 inches apart. It

may help to set one foot forward of the other. 'ssume a knee-!end or

s$uatting position, keeping your !ack straight and upright. 6et a firm grip

and lift the o!ject !y straightening your knees not your !ack. @arry the

load close to your !ody 8not on e(tended arms9. To turn or change your

position, shift your feet don"t twist your !ack. The steps for setting an

o!ject on the ground are the same as a!ove, !ut in reverse.

Mechanical Lifting

Aechanical devices must !e used for lifting and moving o!jects that are too heavy or

!ulky for safe manual handling !y employees. Employees who have not !een trained


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must not operate power-driven mechanical devices to lift or move o!jects of any weight.

eavy o!jects that re$uire special handling or rigging must !e moved only !y riggers or

under the guidance of employees specifically trained and certified to move heavy o!jects.

Inspections

Each mechanical lifting or moving device must !e inspected periodically. Each lifting

device must also !e inspected !efore lifting a load near its rated capacity. ?efective

e$uipment must !e repaired !efore it is used. The rated load capacity of lifting e$uipment

must not !e e(ceeded. Aaterial moving e$uipment must !e driven forward going up a

ramp and driven !ackward going down a ramp. Traffic must not !e allowed to pass under

a raised load. The floor-loading limit must !e checked !efore mo!ile lifting e$uipmententers an area. Passengers must not !e carried on lifting e$uipment unless it is

specifically e$uipped to carry passengers.

Load Path Safety

Boads moved with any material handling e$uipment must not pass over any

personnel. The load path must !e selected and controlled to eliminate the

possi!ility of injury to employees should the material handling e$uipment fail.

E$uipment worked on while supported !y material handling e$uipment must have

a redundant supporting system capa!le of supporting all loads that could !e

imposed !y failure of the mechanical handling e$uipment. ' suspended load must

never !e left unattended !ut must !e lowered to the working surface and the

material handling e$uipment secured !efore leaving the load unattended.

Off Site Shipping

Aaterial !eing shipped off site must !e packed or crated !y competent shipping

personnel. )o(es, wooden crates, and other packing materials must !e safely consigned

to waste or salvage as soon as practica!le following unpacking.


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Truck Loading

'll o!jects loaded on trucks must !e secured to the truck to prevent any shifting of the

load in transit. The wheels of trucks !eing loaded or unloaded at a loading dock must !e

choked to prevent movement.

Clean Work Areas

'll areas controlled !y Engr. 'le(ander ). Trillana Inc. must !e kept in orderly and clean

condition and used only for activities or operations for which they have !een approved.

The following specific rules must also !e followed3

Ceep stairs, corridors, and aisles clear.

Traffic lanes and loading areas must !e kept clear and marked appropriately.tore materials in work rooms or designated storage areas only.

?o not use hallways, fan lofts, or !oiler and e$uipment rooms as storage areas.

?o not allow e(its, passageways, or access to e$uipment to !ecome o!structed !y either

stored materials or materials and e$uipment that is !eing used.

'rrange stored materials safely to avoid tipping, falling, collapsing, rolling, or spreading

that is, any undesired and unsafe motion.

?o not e(ceed the rated floor capacity of stored material for the area. The load limit and

the ma(imum height to which material must !e stacked must !e posted.Place materials such as cartons, !o(es, drums, lum!er, pipe, and !ar stock in racks or in

sta!le piles as appropriate for the type of material.

tore materials that are radioactive, fissile, flamma!le, e(plosive, o(idi&ing, corrosive, or

pyrophoric only under conditions approved for the specific use !y the 1esponsi!le

afety *fficer.

egregate and store incompati!le materials in separate locations.

1emove items that will not !e re$uired for e(tended periods from work areas and put

them in warehouse storage.Temporary e$uipment re$uired for special projects or support activities must !e installed

so that it will not constitute a ha&ard.

@all for assistance.

' minimum clearance of 4: inches must !e maintained around electrical power panels.

Wiring and ca!les must !e installed in a safe and orderly manner, prefera!ly in ca!le


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must !e ree(amined at least once every three years.

?esignated operator0riggers must have 6overnment identification cards 8/ederal /orm

5:9, endorsed appropriately. )efore an employee may operate any of these cranes, the

supervisor must arrange for the crane-operator training on the appropriate crane.

uccessful completion of the training must include an oral or written e(amination on the

safety aspects of crane operation and a satisfactory demonstration of the operational

skills. The supervisor must determine that the applicant does not have any dis$ualifying

medical or physical disa!ilities !ased on esta!lished re$uirements.

Loading the Crane

The crane must not !e loaded !eyond its rated load e(cept for test purposes. oist chain

or hoist rope must !e free of kinks or twists and must not !e wrapped around the load.

@rane operators and floor persons must follow the *' re$uirements relating to

moving the load.

Design Parameters

The Engineering ?epartment is responsi!le for esta!lishing design parameters relating to

general re$uirements, ca!s, foot walks and ladders, stops, !umpers and rail sweeps,

!rakes, electric e$uipment, hoisting e$uipment, warning devices, and other appurtenances

to cranes as re$uired in *ccupational afety and ealth tandards, 2= @/1 +=+>.+;=. In

addition the 1esponsi!le afety *fficer shall esta!lish design parameters for !ridge

cranes and to incorporate provisions for maintenance work stations 8platforms, railings,

ladders, tie-off points, etc.9 that permit maintenance personnel to safely perform their

operations. @ranes must have the load capacity marked on each side of the !ridge or on

the rail in case of a monorail and ji! crane. Ao!ile cranes must have the load capacity

marked in a convenient location. The 1esponsi!le afety *fficer must review

specifications developed !y the Engineering ?epartment.

Crane Inspections Required

'll crane functional operating mechanisms for maladjustment interfering with proper


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operation and for e(cessive wear of components. *n days used inspection is re$uired !y

a crane operator. ?eterioration or leakage in lines, tanks, valves, drain pumps, and other

parts of air or hydraulic systems

ooks. *n days used inspection is re$uired !y a crane operator. 'nnual inspections must

have signed reports !y Engr. 'le(ander ). Trillana Inc. or an outside Engineer. ooks

with cracks or having deformation more than +7 e(cess of normal throat opening or

more than +> degrees twist from the plane of the un!ent hook must !e discarded. Wire-

rope slings, including end connections, for e(cessive wear, !roken wires, stretch, kinking,

or twisting. Jisual inspection !y crane operator on days used.

The 1esponsi!le afety *fficer, the primary user or the )uilding Aanager must ensure

that an annual inspection is made. Engr. 'le(ander ). Trillana Inc. or an outside Engineer

must inspect rope reeving for noncompliance with manufacturer"s recommendation

!efore first use and annually thereafter.

Si/ Mont0 Crane In')e!tion

'ccording to *' re$uirements a crane that has !een idle for a period of over si(

months must !e inspected !efore !eing placed in service.

Crane Maintenance

'll crane hooks and lifting fi(tures must !e magnaflu(ed at least every four years. This

will normally coincide with the certification load testing and inspection. The person in

charge of a crane may re$uest testing of hooks and0or lifting fi(tures more fre$uently

than every four years. The person in charge must give the 1esponsi!le afety *fficer a

schedule of the desired fre$uency for the testing of the hook so that disassem!ly of the

hook !lock can !e included in their schedule for preventive maintenance of a particular

crane.

unning opes Inspection

1unning ropes must !e thoroughly inspected at least once a year during the structural

inspection of the crane, and a full, written, dated, and signed report of rope conditions


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must !e kept on file.

OSHA Crane Standards

1outine maintenance, adjustments, and repairs must !e performed !y a $ualified

mechanic and reported to the 1esponsi!le afety *fficer according to each machine"s

esta!lished schedule and according to *' re$uirements.

!orklift Operators

The 1esponsi!le afety *fficer must !e notified whenever it is desired to ac$uire a crane

from e(cess sources.

OS"A Standards for !orklifts

/orklift users must familiari&e themselves with and comply with *' tandard 2= @/1

+=+>.+;< and '#I )7:.+. Aodifications and additions must not !e performed !y the

customer or user without manufacturer"s prior authori&ation or $ualified engineering

analysis. Where such authori&ation is granted, capacity, operation and maintenance

instruction plates, tags, or decals must !e changed accordingly. If the forklift truck is

e$uipped with front end attachments other than factory installed attachments, the user

must ensure that the truck is marked with a card or plate that identifies the current

attachments, shows the appro(imate weight of the truck with current attachments and

shows the lifting capacity of the truck with current attachments at ma(imum lift elevation

with load laterally centered. The user must see all nameplates and caution and instruction

markings are in place and legi!le. The user must consider that changes in load dimension

may affect truck capacities.

!orklifts

)ecause forklift trucks may !ecome ha&ardous if maintenance is neglected or incomplete,

procedures for maintenance must comply with '#I )7:.+ ection ; and *'

tandard 2= @/1 +=+>.+; g.


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!orklift #$tension

Aa(imum efficiency, relia!ility, and safety re$uire that the use of fork e(tensions !e

guided !y principles of proper application, design, fa!rication, use, inspection, and

maintenance. The user must notify the 1esponsi!le afety *fficer !efore purchasing

e(tensions or having then fa!ricated. /ork e(tensions are only appropriate for occasional

use. When longer forks are needed on a regular !asis, the trucks should !e

e$uipped with standard forks of a longer length. 1outine on-the-jo! inspection must !e

made !y the forklift operator !efore each use unless, in the judgment of the supervisor,

less fre$uent inspections are reasona!le !ecause of his or her knowledge of its use since

the last inspection.

E(tensions must !e inspected for evidence of !ending, overload, e(cess corrosion,

cracks, and any other deterioration likely to affect their safe use. 'll fork e(tensions must

!e proof load tested to esta!lish or verify their rated capacities, whether they were

supplied commercially or fa!ricated at Engr. 'le(ander ). Trillana Inc.. ' load e$ual to

the rated capacity of the pair at a particular load center multiplied !y +.+7 must !e placed

on each fork e(tension pair and fork assem!ly and supported for a period of five minutes

without any significant deformation.

1ated capacity must !e determined at significant load centers, including the midpoint of

the e(tension and at the tip. *nce determined, the rated capacity and load center

information must !e shown !y stamping or tagging the e(tensions in a protected location

of low stress. The proof load test must !e witnessed !y a mechanical engineer or

designer. Whenever evidence of deterioration is detected or whenever the e(tensions have

!een overloaded, magnetic particle inspection must !e performed.

Safety Inspection% esponsi&ility

Each operator is responsi!le for the safety inspection of his or her lifting devices 8such as

screw pin shackles, hoist rings, commercial e$uipment, etc.9 and for its lifting fi(tures

8such as spreader !ars, special slings, Engr. 'le(ander ). Trillana Inc.-designed

e$uipment etc.9. 'll lifting fi(tures designed at Engr. 'le(ander ). Trillana Inc. must !e


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proof tested to twice their ma(imum rated loads !efore they are placed in service. '

magnetic particle inspection or other appropriate crack detection inspection is re$uired

after the proof test. The capacity must !e marked on the lifting fi(ture so that it is clearly

visi!le to the e$uipment operator.

'll lifting device pins of 2-inch diameter or larger must have a magnetic particle

inspection !efore they are placed in service. 'll lifting fi(tures must !e inspected at least

once every four years 8or upon re$uest9, using magnetic particle detection, or other

appropriate methods. The 1esponsi!le afety *fficer must ensure that proof testing is

performed on all lifting fi(tures designed at Engr. 'le(ander ). Trillana Inc. !efore they

are placed in service that ade$uate test records are kept and that the lifting devices and

fi(tures are used and maintained correctly. pon re$uest, the 1esponsi!le afety *fficer

will provide a current test report to the user. /or e$uipment designed at Engr. 'le(ander

). Trillana Inc., the 1esponsi!le afety *fficer must provide the user with the

information re$uired to operate lifting device or fi(tures safely.

Design Stress

The 1esponsi!le afety *fficer is responsi!le for the design, fa!rication, and testing of

lifting fi(tures. The design stress for lifting fi(tures must not e(ceed one-fifth 8+079 the

ultimate strength of the material at the operating temperature. If welded fa!rication is

used, the design stress must take into consideration any weakening effects of welding,

such as those that occur in aluminum alloys. If practical, avoid welding in the fa!rication

of lifting fi(tures however, if welding is used, design and fa!rication must conform to

the latest standards of the 'merican Welding ociety. 8'W9. @areful, thoughtful design

and follow-up are re$uired.

The following rules apply when designing welded units3

There must !e no possi!ility of su!jecting welds to tearing loads.

tresses in welds must su!stantially uniform.

Where possi!le, design lifting fi(tures so that the main loads are carried only !y

structural mem!ers, plates, or shear pins rather than !y welds. E(amine this possi!ility

carefully.

Welded fa!rication must !e proof tested twice the ma(imum rated load followed !y a

magnetic particle inspection other appropriate crack inspection method.


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Primary load carrying welds and welds in tension must !e (-rayed.

The screw-thread engagement re$uired for conservative development of the full strength

of a screw fastener depends upon the screw fastener material and the material of the

threaded mem!er. If the fastener is made of the same material as the female threaded

mem!er, e.g., a low-car!on steel !olt and a hole threaded into low-car!on steel, an

engagement of at least +-+02 diameters is re$uired.

' hardened steel screw 8'llen crew9 in mild steel re$uires at least 2-diameters

engagement.

' low-car!on screw fastener, threaded into a tapped hole in aluminum alloy, copper, or

cast iron must have threaded engagement of +-+02 diameters.

*ther material com!inations must !e approved !y the 1esponsi!le afety *fficer.

afety hoist rings may !e used to make lifts up to their rated load when screwed 2 hoist

ring !olt diameters into materials such as aluminum alloy, copper, or cast iron.

When special high strength !olts are re$uired, consider the use of nonstandard pitch

threads to avoid the possi!ility of using the wrong !olt in the lifting device.

'ny !olt used as part of Engr. 'le(ander ). Trillana Inc.-designed lifting fi(tures or

pickup devices must !e tested to two times its rated load. ' crack detection inspection

must !e performed after the load test to ensure soundness.

It is desira!le to maintain a supply of tested !olts in the event that one is lost. *nce a

lifting device or fi(ture is in the hands of the user, it is the user"s responsi!ility to ensure

that the proper !olt inserted into the proper depth and correctly tor$ued.

Crane Loads

When e$uipment is designed to !e crane lifted at a single point with a single-!olt pickup

device, the vertical lifting load through the screw thread of the !olt must !e in line with

the a(is of the !olt so that load will remain level when it is lifted. With this !olt

alignment the lift will !e through the center of gravity and will !e safer since the load

will not tilt or kick out when it is lifted. ' single-!olt pickup device, such as a afetyoist 1ing or e$uivalent carefully designed and maintained in-house device, must !e

used.

When a load is to crane-lifted !y slings from a crane hook through 2, 4, or 5 single-load

pickup points located at the corners of the load, and without the use of spreader !ar, the

forces at the lift points will !e nonvertical. In this case, a single !olt pickup device, such


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as safety hoist ring or e$uivalent carefully designed and maintained in-house device,

must !e used at each pickup point.

The use of eye !olts with shoulders is permitted for lifting light incidental loads after

receiving approval from the crane certified operator or supervisor and when the following

conditions are met3 The load is in line with the a(is of the eye !olt and side loads are

minimal 8a spreader !ar may !e re$uired9. The average stress at the root area of the

thread does not e(ceed 7>>> psi. The thread engagement is at least two !olt diameters.

@hapter :3 Protective E$uipment

Introduction

Engr. 'le(ander ). Trillana Inc. will provide suita!le e$uipment to protect employees

from ha&ards in the workplace. The 1esponsi!le afety *fficer will advise on what

protective e$uipment is re$uired for the task, !ut the supervisor of the operation must

o!tain this e$uipment and see that it is used. Protective clothing is not a su!stitute for

ade$uate engineering controls.

Protection Issued

Protective clothing will !e issued to the employees who work with ha&ardous material for

the purpose of protecting their health and safety. The 1esponsi!le afety *fficer is

availa!le for consultation as needed.

Radiation Monitoring

Protective clothing must !e monitored for radioactive contamination !efore !eing sent to

the laundry.

Protective Shoes

Engr. 'le(ander ). Trillana Inc. encourages the wearing of safety shoes !y making them

availa!le to any employees at a cost from a manufacturer. /or certain types of work the

wearing of safety shoes is re$uired !y @ompany policy or !y federal regulations.

E(amples are when employees are e(posed to foot injuries from hot, corrosive, or


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poisonous su!stances in shops, in e$uipment handling, or in construction jo!s where

there is a danger of falling o!jects or in a!normally wet locations.

Protective Gloves

Engr. 'le(ander ). Trillana Inc. provides proper hand protection to employees e(posed to

known hand ha&ards. The supervisor must o!tain the suita!le hand protection and ensure

that it is used. The individual department must maintain a supply of special or

infre$uently used hand protection. 'ssistance in selecting the proper hand protection may

!e o!tained !y consulting the 1esponsi!le afety *fficer.

Head Protection

Engr. 'le(ander ). Trillana Inc. provides appropriate head protection devices for

employees to protect them from head or other injuries that could result from their

working environment. ome head protection devices are availa!le from stock. The

supervisor must also maintain sufficient supply of head protection devices for visitors in

the area.

Eye Protection

Engr. 'le(ander ). Trillana Inc. provides appropriate eye protection devices for

employees assigned to tasks in which an eye-injury ha&ard e(ists. The supervisor of the

operation is responsi!le for determining the need for suita!le eye protection devices and

for ensuring that the employees use them. The 1esponsi!le afety *fficer and

appropriate Aedical ervices 'gency will assist the supervisor in defining eye-ha&ard

operations and in selecting appropriate eye protection.

'n optometrist is availa!le to issue, repair, adjust, and fit personal safety glasses and also

for consultation regarding occupational eye protection. The standard sign3 @'TI*I#,

E%E 'U'1? '1E', ?* #*T E#TE1 WIT*T E%E P1*TE@TI*#, must !e

posted in every area where eye protection is mandatory. 'll employees who work in such

an area must wear the eye protection issued to them. Every visitor to the area must also

!e provided with suita!le eye protection.


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Eye Protection Devices

Eye protection devices are classified in four categories3 Personal safety glasses, 6oggles,

face shields, etc. Temporary safety glasses provided to visitors in eye-ha&ard areas, Baser

safety eyewear.

Respiratory Protection

'ny operation that generates harmful air!orne levels of dust, fumes, sprays, mists, fogs,

smokes, vapors, or gases that may involve o(ygen-deficient atmospheres re$uires the use

of effective safety controls. This must !e accomplished, as mush as feasi!le, !y accepted

engineering control measures 8for e(ample, enclosure or confinement of the operation,

general and local ventilation, and su!stitution of less to(ic materials9. When effective

engineering control measures are not feasi!le, or while they are !eing instituted,

appropriate respiratory protection must !e used in accordance with Engr. 'le(ander ).

Trillana Inc. re$uirements as prescri!ed !y *' in '#I 2<<.2-+=<>, tandard

Practices for 1espiratory Protection.

Responsibilities

To ensure that respiratory protection program is conducted in accordance with '#I2<<.2-+=<>, certain responsi!ilities are re$uired of each employee, supervisor,

1esponsi!le afety *fficer, and the Aedical ervices ?epartment.

Employees are responsi!le for3

Wearing the respirator in accordance with the instructions and training received.

Aaintaining and storing the respirator in good condition.

1eturning the respirator at the end of the re$uired use for overhaul, cleaning, and

disinfection.

upervisors are responsi!le for3

• Identifying those employees who may need to use respiratory protection

81esponsi!le afety *fficer will provide assistance upon re$uest in this

determination9.

• Ensuring that their employees have !een properly trained and fitted.


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• Ensuring that their employees use the respirators as re$uired.

The 1esponsi!le afety *fficer is responsi!le for3

•Providing respiratory e$uipment.

• Aaintaining the e$uipment in good condition.

• /itting employees with proper respirators and providing training for their use.

Evaluating employees e(posures and work conditions, including inspection of

respirator use.

• The Aedical ervices ?epartment is responsi!le for granting medical approval for each respirator user.

Respiratory Equipment

The 1esponsi!le afety *fficer has selected the types of respiratory protective e$uipment

to !e used at Engr. 'le(ander ). Trillana Inc.. 'ny changes to protective e$uipment, its

application, or the su!stitution of alternative protective e$uipment must !e approved !y

the 1esponsi!le afety *fficer !efore its use. Engr. 'le(ander ). Trillana Inc. has a wide

variety of respiratory protective e$uipment availa!le. Each respirator has certain

capa!ilities and limitations that are taken into account when issued. The types of

respiratory protective devices provided !y Engr. 'le(ander ). Trillana Inc. are descri!ed

!elow.

?isposa!le dust masks are approved for protection against low 8non-ha&ardous9 levels of

nuisance dusts. They provide no protection against vapors, or gases, and they cannot !e

used in o(ygen-deficient areas. There are no applica!le training or fitting restrictions.

'ir-purifying, and half- and full-face masks are approved for protection against low

concentration of to(ic particulates, organic vapors, acid gases, and ammonia. pecific

cartridges must !e selected for protection against each material. They must never !e used

in atmospheres deficient in o(ygen, when car!on mono(ide or o(ides of nitrogen are

suspected, or when conditions prevent a good face seal. uch conditions may !e a growth

of !eard, side!urns, a skullcap that projects under the face-piece or temple pieces on

eyeglasses. sers must !e trained, fitted, and medically approved !efore they can !e

issued a respirator.

upplied-air, half-and full face masks may !e used in atmospheres unsuita!le for air-


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purifying respirators !ut cannot !e used in areas which are immediately dangerous to life

or health. @ompressors are normally used to supply !reathing air, !ut compressed air

cylinders may also !e used. The user must !e medically approved, trained, and fitted

!efore using this e$uipment. Personnel will not !e fitted or issued a respirator if there is

any condition that may prevent a good face seal, such as a !eard, side!urns, skullcap, or

temple piece on eyeglasses.

upplied-air hoods are approved for respiratory protection in any atmosphere not

immediately dangerous to life or health, and from which the wearer can escape without

the aid of a respirator. The user must !e medically approved and trained in its proper use.

The presence of a !eard, side!urns, skullcap, or eyeglasses will not affect the

performance of this type of respirator.

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Aaterials andling

Introd!tionEngr. 'le(ander ). Trillana Inc. re$uires that safety planning and practices for

commonplace tasks !e as thorough as for operations with unusual ha&ards. @ommonplacetasks make up the greater part of the daily activities of most employees and, not

une(pectedly, offer more potential sources of accidents with injuries and property

damage. Every operation or work assignment !egins and ends with handling of materials.Whether the material is a piece of paper 8paper cuts are painful9 or a cylinder of to(ic gas,

accident risks can !e reduced with thorough planning. Identifying o!vious and hidden

ha&ards should !e the first step in planning work methods and jo! practices. Thorough

planning should include all the steps associated with good management from jo!conception through crew and e$uipment decommissioning.

Aost of the material presented in this chapter is related to the commonplace ando!vious. #evertheless, a majority of the incidents leading to injury, occupational

illness, and property damage stem for failure to o!serve the principles associated

with safe materials handling and storage. ' less o!vious ha&ard is potential failureof used or e(cessive motori&ed handling or lifting e$uipment. The 1esponsi!le

afety *fficer must !e notified whenever it is desired to ac$uire a crane, forklift


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truck, or other motori&ed handling or lifting e$uipment from e(cessed sources.

Li$tin" and Mo(in"

Bifting and moving of o!jects must !e done !y mechanical devices rather than !ymanual effort whenever this is practical. The e$uipment used must !e appropriate

for the lifting or moving task. Bifting and moving devices must !e operated only

!y personnel trained and authori&ed to operate them. Employees must not !ere$uired to lift heavy or !ulky o!jects that overta( their physical condition or

capa!ility.

Ri""in"

Planning for safe rigging and lifting must !egin at the design stage, and lifting

procedures must !e developed for assem!ly and installation. The lifting procedures should !e developed and discussed with the rigging crew fore person.

1esponsi!ility for all rigging jo!s is shared !etween the rigging crew and thecustomer. The customer is responsi!le for defining and re$uesting the move, for

providing technical information on relevant characteristics of the apparatus,

including special lifting fi(tures when re$uired, for providing suggestions onrigging and moving, and for assigning someone to represent them !oth in

planning and while the jo! is !eing carried out. The riggers are responsi!le for

final rigging and for carrying out whatever moves have !een designated. )eforeany movement takes place, however, each representative must approve the rigging

and other procedures associated with the intended move. Each must respect the

responsi!ility and authority of the other to prevent or terminate any action he or she judges to !e unsafe or otherwise improper.

The supervisor must make certain that personnel know how to move o!jects

safely !y hand or with mechanical devices in the operations normal to the areaand must permit only those employees who are formally $ualified !y training and

certification to operate a fork truck, crane, or hoist. The supervisor must enforce

the use of safe lifting techni$ues and maintain lifting e$uipment in goodmechanical condition. Employees are re$uired to o!serve all esta!lished safety

regulations relating to safe lifting techni$ues. The 1esponsi!le afety *fficer

provides training programs followed !y certification for employees who have

demonstrated the a!ility to operatePage :2

fork trucks of up to 5-ton capacity and for incidental crane operations that re$uire

no special rigging.

Manal Li$tin" Rle'

Aanual lifting and handling of material must !e done !y methods that ensure the


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safety of !oth the employees and the material. It is Engr. 'le(ander ). Trillana

Inc policy that employees whose work assignments re$uire heavy lifting !e

properly trained and physically $ualified, !y medical e(amination if deemednecessary. The following are rules for manual lifting3

Inspect the load to !e lifted for sharp edges, slivers, and wet or greasy spots.

Wear gloves when lifting or handling o!jects with sharp or splintered edges.

These gloves must !e free of oil, grease, or other agents that may cause a poor grip.

Inspect the route over which the load is to !e carried. It should !e in plain view

and free of o!structions or spillage that could cause tripping or slipping. @onsider

the distance the load is to !e carried. 1ecogni&e the fact your gripping power mayweaken over long distances.

i&e up the load and make a preliminary GheftH to !e sure the load is easily within

your lifting capacity. If it is not, get help.

If team lifting is re$uired, personnel should !e similar in si&e and physi$ue. *ne person should act as leader and give the commands to lift, lower, etc.

Two persons carrying a long piece of pipe or lum!er should carry it on the sameshoulder and walk in step. houlder pads should !e used to prevent cutting

shoulders and help reduce fatigue.

To lift an o!ject off the ground, the following are manual lifting steps3 Aake sure

of good footing and set your feet a!out +> to +7 inches apart. It may help to setone foot forward of the other. 'ssume a knee-!end or s$uatting position, keeping

your !ack straight and upright. 6et a firm grip and lift the o!ject !y straightening

your knees not your !ack. @arry the load close to your !ody 8not on e(tended

arms9. To turn or change your position, shift your feet don"t twist your !ack.The steps for setting an o!ject on the ground are the same as a!ove, !ut in reverse.

Me!0ani!al Li$tin"

Aechanical devices must !e used for lifting and moving o!jects that are too heavyor !ulky for safe manual handling !y employees. Employees who have not !een

trained must not operate power-driven mechanical devices to lift or move o!jects

of any weight. eavy o!jects that re$uire special handling or rigging must !emoved only !y riggers or under the guidance of employees specifically trained

and certified to move heavy o!jects.

In')e!tion'

Each mechanical lifting or moving device must !e inspected periodically. Each

lifting device must also !e inspected !efore lifting a load near its rated capacity.

?efective e$uipment must !e repaired !efore it is used. The rated load capacity of


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lifting e$uipment must not !e e(ceeded. Aaterial moving e$uipment must !e

driven forward going up a ramp and driven !ackward going down a ramp. Traffic

must not !e allowed to pass under a raised load. The floor-loading limit must !echecked !efore mo!ile lifting e$uipment enters an area. Passengers must not !e

carried on lifting e$uipment unless it is specifically e$uipped to carry passengers.

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Load Pat0 Sa$et%

Boads moved with any material handling e$uipment must not pass over any

personnel. The load path must !e selected and controlled to eliminate the

possi!ility of injury to employees should the material handling e$uipment fail.E$uipment worked on while supported !y material handling e$uipment must have

a redundant supporting system capa!le of supporting all loads that could !e

imposed !y failure of the mechanical handling e$uipment. ' suspended load mustnever !e left unattended !ut must !e lowered to the working surface and the

material handling e$uipment secured !efore leaving the load unattended.

O$$ Site S0i))in"

Aaterial !eing shipped off site must !e packed or crated !y competent shipping personnel. )o(es, wooden crates, and other packing materials must !e safely

consigned to waste or salvage as soon as practica!le following unpacking.

Tr!, Loadin"

'll o!jects loaded on trucks must !e secured to the truck to prevent any shifting

of the load in transit. The wheels of trucks !eing loaded or unloaded at a loading

dock must !e choked to prevent movement.

Clean Wor, Area'

'll areas controlled !y Engr. 'le(ander ). Trillana Inc. must !e kept in orderly

and clean condition and used only for activities or operations for which they have

!een approved. The following specific rules must also !e followed3

Ceep stairs, corridors, and aisles clear.

Traffic lanes and loading areas must !e kept clear and marked appropriately.

tore materials in work rooms or designated storage areas only.

?o not use hallways, fan lofts, or !oiler and e$uipment rooms as storage areas.

?o not allow e(its, passageways, or access to e$uipment to !ecome o!structed !y

either stored materials or materials and e$uipment that is !eing used.


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'rrange stored materials safely to avoid tipping, falling, collapsing, rolling, or

spreading that is, any undesired and unsafe motion.

?o not e(ceed the rated floor capacity of stored material for the area. The loadlimit and the ma(imum height to which material must !e stacked must !e posted.

Place materials such as cartons, !o(es, drums, lum!er, pipe, and !ar stock in racksor in sta!le piles as appropriate for the type of material.

tore materials that are radioactive, fissile, flamma!le, e(plosive, o(idi&ing,

corrosive, or pyrophoric only under conditions approved for the specific use !ythe 1esponsi!le afety *fficer.

egregate and store incompati!le materials in separate locations.

1emove items that will not !e re$uired for e(tended periods from work areas and

put them in warehouse storage.

Temporary e$uipment re$uired for special projects or support activities must !e

installed so that it will not constitute a ha&ard.Page :5

@all for assistance.

' minimum clearance of 4: inches must !e maintained around electrical power panels.

Wiring and ca!les must !e installed in a safe and orderly manner, prefera!ly in

ca!le trays.

Aachinery and possi!le contact points with electrical power must have

appropriate guarding. The controls for temporary e$uipment must !e located to prevent inadvertent actuation or awkward manipulation.

When heat-producing e$uipment must !e installed, avoid accidental ignition of com!usti!le materials or touching of surfaces a!ove :> degrees @ 8+5>° /9.

Every work location must !e provided with illumination that meets *'

re$uirements. Evaluation of illumination $uality and re$uirements is made !y the1esponsi!le afety *fficer, !ut the supervisor of an area is responsi!le for

o!taining and maintaining suita!le illumination.

'reas without natural lighting and areas where ha&ardous operations are

conducted must !e provided with enough automatically activated emergencylighting to permit e(it or entry of personnel if the primary lighting fails.

Crane'

There are two types of heavy duty cranes at Engr. 'le(ander ). Trillana Inc..)ridge cranes are classified as ca!-operated or pendant-operated. Ao!ile cranes

consist of a !oom and controls mounted on a truck chassis. )ridge and mo!ile

cranes must !e must !e operated only !y trained operators designated !y the

supervisor in charge of the facility. The supervisor is also responsi!le for ensuring


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that operators are trained, carrying out the inspections and following the safe

operating rules e(plained in the *perator01igger Training Program. The

*perator01igger Training Program is administered !y the 1esponsi!le afety*fficer. The training staff consists of a $ualified crane consultant, professional

riggers, and the 1esponsi!le afety *fficer.

There are two level of re$uired training and performance3

Professional *perator01igger. Person whose principal assignment includes crane

operation and rigging functions. The chief operator0rigger must ensure that those professional operator0rigger under his0her supervision maintain the necessary

$ualifications.

Incidental *perator01igger. Person who performs operating0rigging functions as

an incidental part of his0her normal work assignment. Persons in this category arerestricted to lower load limits and rigging of specific types of hardware. Incidental

operator0riggers must !e ree(amined at least once every three years.

?esignated operator0riggers must have 6overnment identification cards 8/ederal/orm 5:9, endorsed appropriately. )efore an employee may operate any of these

cranes, the supervisor must arrange for the crane-operator training on theappropriate crane. uccessful completion of the training must include an oral or

written e(amination on the safety aspects of crane operation and a satisfactory

demonstration of the operational skills. The supervisor must determine that theapplicant does not have any dis$ualifying medical or physical disa!ilities !ased

on esta!lished re$uirements.

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Loadin" t0e Crane

The crane must not !e loaded !eyond its rated load e(cept for test purposes. oist

chain or hoist rope must !e free of kinks or twists and must not !e wrapped

around the load. @rane operators and floor persons must follow the *'re$uirements relating to moving the load.

De'i"n Para#eter'

The Engineering ?epartment is responsi!le for esta!lishing design parameters

relating to general re$uirements, ca!s, foot walks and ladders, stops, !umpers andrail sweeps, !rakes, electric e$uipment, hoisting e$uipment, warning devices, and

other appurtenances to cranes as re$uired in *ccupational afety and ealth

tandards, 2= @/1 +=+>.+;=. In addition the 1esponsi!le afety *fficer shall


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esta!lish design parameters for !ridge cranes and to incorporate provisions for

maintenance work stations 8platforms, railings, ladders, tie-off points, etc.9 that

permit maintenance personnel to safely perform their operations. @ranes musthave the load capacity marked on each side of the !ridge or on the rail in case of a

monorail and ji! crane. Ao!ile cranes must have the load capacity marked in a

convenient location. The 1esponsi!le afety *fficer must review specificationsdeveloped !y the Engineering ?epartment.

Crane In')e!tion' Re3ired

'll crane functional operating mechanisms for maladjustment interfering with proper operation and for e(cessive wear of components. *n days used inspection

is re$uired !y a crane operator. ?eterioration or leakage in lines, tanks, valves,

drain pumps, and other parts of air or hydraulic systems

ooks. *n days used inspection is re$uired !y a crane operator. 'nnualinspections must have signed reports !y Engr. 'le(ander ). Trillana Inc. or an

outside Engineer. ooks with cracks or having deformation more than +7 e(cess of normal throat opening or more than +> degrees twist from the plane of

the un!ent hook must !e discarded. Wire-rope slings, including end connections,

for e(cessive wear, !roken wires, stretch, kinking, or twisting. Jisual inspection !y crane operator on days used.

The 1esponsi!le afety *fficer, the primary user or the )uilding Aanager must

ensure that an annual inspection is made. Engr. 'le(ander ). Trillana Inc. or an

outside Engineer must inspect rope reeving for noncompliance withmanufacturer"s recommendation !efore first use and annually thereafter.

Si/ Mont0 Crane In')e!tion

'ccording to *' re$uirements a crane that has !een idle for a period of over si( months must !e inspected !efore !eing placed in service.

Crane Maintenan!e

'll crane hooks and lifting fi(tures must !e magnaflu(ed at least every four years.

This will normally coincide with the certification load testing and inspection. The person in charge of a crane may re$uest testing of hooks and0or lifting fi(tures

more fre$uently than every four years. The person in charge must give the

1esponsi!le

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afety *fficer a schedule of the desired fre$uency for the testing of the hook sothat disassem!ly of the hook !lock can !e included in their schedule for


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preventive maintenance of a particular crane.

Rnnin" Ro)e' In')e!tion

1unning ropes must !e thoroughly inspected at least once a year during thestructural inspection of the crane, and a full, written, dated, and signed report of

rope conditions must !e kept on file.

OSHA Crane Standard'

1outine maintenance, adjustments, and repairs must !e performed !y a $ualified

mechanic and reported to the 1esponsi!le afety *fficer according to each

machine"s esta!lished schedule and according to *' re$uirements.

&or,li$t O)erator'

The 1esponsi!le afety *fficer must !e notified whenever it is desired to ac$uire

a crane from e(cess sources.

OSHA Standard' $or &or,li$t'

/orklift users must familiari&e themselves with and comply with *' tandard

2= @/1 +=+>.+;< and '#I )7:.+. Aodifications and additions must not !e

performed !y the customer or user without manufacturer"s prior authori&ation or $ualified engineering analysis. Where such authori&ation is granted, capacity,

operation and maintenance instruction plates, tags, or decals must !e changed

accordingly. If the forklift truck is e$uipped with front end attachments other thanfactory installed attachments, the user must ensure that the truck is marked with a

card or plate that identifies the current attachments, shows the appro(imate weight

of the truck with current attachments and shows the lifting capacity of the truck

with current attachments at ma(imum lift elevation with load laterally centered.The user must see all nameplates and caution and instruction markings are in

place and legi!le. The user must consider that changes in load dimension may

affect truck capacities.

&or,li$t'

)ecause forklift trucks may !ecome ha&ardous if maintenance is neglected or

incomplete, procedures for maintenance must comply with '#I )7:.+ ection ;and *' tandard 2= @/1 +=+>.+; g.


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&or,li$t E/ten'ion

Aa(imum efficiency, relia!ility, and safety re$uire that the use of fork e(tensions

!e guided !y principles of proper application, design, fa!rication, use, inspection,and maintenance. The user must notify the 1esponsi!le afety *fficer !efore

purchasing e(tensions or having then fa!ricated. /ork e(tensions are only

appropriate for occasional use. When longer forks are needed on a regular !asis,the trucks should !e

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e$uipped with standard forks of a longer length. 1outine on-the-jo! inspection

must !e made !y the forklift operator !efore each use unless, in the judgment of

the supervisor, less fre$uent inspections are reasona!le !ecause of his or her knowledge of its use since the last inspection.

E(tensions must !e inspected for evidence of !ending, overload, e(cess corrosion,cracks, and any other deterioration likely to affect their safe use. 'll fork

e(tensions must !e proof load tested to esta!lish or verify their rated capacities,

whether they were supplied commercially or fa!ricated at Engr. 'le(ander ).

Trillana Inc.. ' load e$ual to the rated capacity of the pair at a particular loadcenter multiplied !y +.+7 must !e placed on each fork e(tension pair and fork

assem!ly and supported for a period of five minutes without any significant

deformation.

1ated capacity must !e determined at significant load centers, including the

midpoint of the e(tension and at the tip. *nce determined, the rated capacity andload center information must !e shown !y stamping or tagging the e(tensions in a

protected location of low stress. The proof load test must !e witnessed !y a

mechanical engineer or designer. Whenever evidence of deterioration is detected

or whenever the e(tensions have !een overloaded, magnetic particle inspectionmust !e performed.

Sa$et% In')e!tion7 Re')on'i*ilit%

Each operator is responsi!le for the safety inspection of his or her lifting devices8such as screw pin shackles, hoist rings, commercial e$uipment, etc.9 and for its

lifting fi(tures 8such as spreader !ars, special slings, Engr. 'le(ander ). Trillana

Inc.-designed e$uipment etc.9. 'll lifting fi(tures designed at Engr. 'le(ander ).Trillana Inc. must !e proof tested to twice their ma(imum rated loads !efore they

are placed in service. ' magnetic particle inspection or other appropriate crack

detection inspection is re$uired after the proof test. The capacity must !e marked

on the lifting fi(ture so that it is clearly visi!le to the e$uipment operator.


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'll lifting device pins of 2-inch diameter or larger must have a magnetic particle

inspection !efore they are placed in service. 'll lifting fi(tures must !e inspected

at least once every four years 8or upon re$uest9, using magnetic particle detection,or other appropriate methods. The 1esponsi!le afety *fficer must ensure that

proof testing is performed on all lifting fi(tures designed at Engr. 'le(ander ).

Trillana Inc. !efore they are placed in service that ade$uate test records are keptand that the lifting devices and fi(tures are used and maintained correctly. pon

re$uest, the 1esponsi!le afety *fficer will provide a current test report to the

user. /or e$uipment designed at Engr. 'le(ander ). Trillana Inc., the 1esponsi!leafety *fficer must provide the user with the information re$uired to operate

lifting device or fi(tures safely.

De'i"n Stre''

The 1esponsi!le afety *fficer is responsi!le for the design, fa!rication, and

testingof lifting fi(tures. The design stress for lifting fi(tures must not e(ceedone-fifth 8+079 the ultimate strength of the material at the operating temperature. If

welded fa!rication is used, the design stress must take into consideration anyweakening effects of welding, such as those that occur in aluminum alloys. If

practical, avoid welding in the fa!rication of lifting fi(tures however, if welding

is used, design and fa!rication must conform to the latest standards of the'merican Welding ociety. 8'W9. @areful, thoughtful design and follow-up are

re$uired.

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The following rules apply when designing welded units3

There must !e no possi!ility of su!jecting welds to tearing loads.

tresses in welds must su!stantially uniform.

Where possi!le, design lifting fi(tures so that the main loads are carried only !ystructural mem!ers, plates, or shear pins rather than !y welds. E(amine this

possi!ility carefully.

Welded fa!rication must !e proof tested twice the ma(imum rated load followed

!y a magnetic particle inspection other appropriate crack inspection method.

Primary load carrying welds and welds in tension must !e (-rayed.

The screw-thread engagement re$uired for conservative development of the fullstrength of a screw fastener depends upon the screw fastener material and the

material of the threaded mem!er. If the fastener is made of the same material as

the female threaded mem!er, e.g., a low-car!on steel !olt and a hole threaded intolow-car!on steel, an engagement of at least +-+02 diameters is re$uired.

' hardened steel screw 8'llen crew9 in mild steel re$uires at least 2-diameters

engagement.


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' low-car!on screw fastener, threaded into a tapped hole in aluminum alloy,

copper, or cast iron must have threaded engagement of +-+02 diameters.

*ther material com!inations must !e approved !y the 1esponsi!le afety *fficer.

afety hoist rings may !e used to make lifts up to their rated load when screwed 2

hoist ring !olt diameters into materials such as aluminum alloy, copper, or castiron.

When special high strength !olts are re$uired, consider the use of nonstandard

pitch threads to avoid the possi!ility of using the wrong !olt in the lifting device.

'ny !olt used as part of Engr. 'le(ander ). Trillana Inc.-designed lifting fi(turesor pickup devices must !e tested to two times its rated load. ' crack detection

inspection must !e performed after the load test to ensure soundness.

It is desira!le to maintain a supply of tested !olts in the event that one is lost.

*nce a lifting device or fi(ture is in the hands of the user, it is the user"sresponsi!ility to ensure that the proper !olt inserted into the proper depth and

correctly tor$ued.

Crane Load'

When e$uipment is designed to !e crane lifted at a single point with a single-!olt

pickup device, the vertical lifting load through the screw thread of the !olt must

!e in line with the a(is of the !olt so that load will remain level when it is lifted.With this !olt alignment the lift will !e through the center of gravity and will !e

safer since the load will not tilt or kick out when it is lifted. ' single-!olt pickup

device, such as a afety oist 1ing or e$uivalent carefully designed and

maintained in-house device, must !e used.When a load is to crane-lifted !y slings from a crane hook through 2, 4, or 5

single-load pickup points located at the corners of the load, and without the use of

spreader !ar, the forces at the lift points will !e nonvertical. In this case, a single !olt pickup device, such as safety hoist ring or e$uivalent carefully designed and

maintained in-house device, must !e used at each pickup point. The use of eye

!olts with shoulders is permitted for lifting light incidental loads after receivingapproval from the crane certified operator or supervisor and when the following

conditions are met3 The load is in line with the a(is of the eye !olt and side loads

are minimal 8a spreader !ar may !e re$uired9. The average stress at the root area

of the thread does not e(ceed 7>>> psi. The thread engagement is at least two !olt

diameters.

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Protective E$uipment


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Introd!tion

Engr. 'le(ander ). Trillana Inc. will provide suita!le e$uipment to protect

employees from ha&ards in the workplace. The 1esponsi!le afety *fficer will

advise on what protective e$uipment is re$uired for the task, !ut the supervisor of the operation must o!tain this e$uipment and see that it is used. Protective

clothing is not a su!stitute for ade$uate engineering controls.

Prote!tion I''ed

Protective clothing will !e issued to the employees who work with ha&ardous

material for the purpose of protecting their health and safety. The 1esponsi!le

afety *fficer is availa!le for consultation as needed.

Radiation Monitorin"

Protective clothing must !e monitored for radioactive contamination !efore !eingsent to the laundry.

Prote!ti(e S0oe'

Engr. 'le(ander ). Trillana Inc. encourages the wearing of safety shoes !ymaking them availa!le to any employees at a cost from a manufacturer. /or

certain types of work the wearing of safety shoes is re$uired !y @ompany policy

or !y federal regulations. E(amples are when employees are e(posed to foot

injuries from hot, corrosive, or poisonous su!stances in shops, in e$uipmenthandling, or in construction jo!s where there is a danger of falling o!jects or in

a!normally wet locations.


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Prote!ti(e Glo(e'

Engr. 'le(ander ). Trillana Inc. provides proper hand protection to employees

e(posed to known hand ha&ards. The supervisor must o!tain the suita!le hand protection and ensure that it is used. The individual department must maintain a

supply of special or infre$uently used hand protection. 'ssistance in selecting the

proper hand protection may !e o!tained !y consulting the 1esponsi!le afety*fficer.

Head Prote!tion

Engr. 'le(ander ). Trillana Inc. provides appropriate head protection devices for employees to protect them from head or other injuries that could result from their

working environment. ome head protection devices are availa!le from stock.The supervisor must also maintain sufficient supply of head protection devices for

visitors in the area.

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E%e Prote!tion

Engr. 'le(ander ). Trillana Inc. provides appropriate eye protection devices for

employees assigned to tasks in which an eye-injury ha&ard e(ists. The supervisor of the operation is responsi!le for determining the need for suita!le eye protection

devices and for ensuring that the employees use them. The 1esponsi!le afety

*fficer and appropriate Aedical ervices 'gency will assist the supervisor indefining eye-ha&ard operations and in selecting appropriate eye protection.

'n optometrist is availa!le to issue, repair, adjust, and fit personal safety glassesand also for consultation regarding occupational eye protection. The standard

sign3 @'TI*#, E%E 'U'1? '1E', ?* #*T E#TE1 WIT*T E%E

P1*TE@TI*#, must !e posted in every area where eye protection is mandatory.

'll employees who work in such an area must wear the eye protection issued to

them. Every visitor to the area must also !e provided with suita!le eye protection.

E%e Prote!tion De(i!e'

Eye protection devices are classified in four categories3 Personal safety glasses,6oggles, face shields, etc. Temporary safety glasses provided to visitors in eye-

ha&ard areas, Baser safety eyewear.


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Re')irator% Prote!tion

'ny operation that generates harmful air!orne levels of dust, fumes, sprays, mists,

fogs, smokes, vapors, or gases that may involve o(ygen-deficient atmospheresre$uires the use of effective safety controls. This must !e accomplished, as mush

as feasi!le, !y accepted engineering control measures 8for e(ample, enclosure or

confinement of the operation, general and local ventilation, and su!stitution of less to(ic materials9. When effective engineering control measures are not

feasi!le, or while they are !eing instituted, appropriate respiratory protection must

!e used in accordance with Engr. 'le(ander ). Trillana Inc. re$uirements as prescri!ed !y *' in '#I 2<<.2-+=<>, tandard Practices for 1espiratory

Protection.

Re')on'i*ilitie'

To ensure that respiratory protection program is conducted in accordance with'#I 2<<.2-+=<>, certain responsi!ilities are re$uired of each employee,

supervisor, 1esponsi!le afety *fficer, and the Aedical ervices ?epartment.

Employees are responsi!le for3

Wearing the respirator in accordance with the instructions and training received.

Aaintaining and storing the respirator in good condition.1eturning the respirator at the end of the re$uired use for overhaul, cleaning, and

disinfection.

upervisors are responsi!le for3Identifying those employees who may need to use respiratory protection

81esponsi!le afety *fficer will provide assistance upon re$uest in this

determination9.Ensuring that their employees have !een properly trained and fitted.

Ensuring that their employees use the respirators as re$uired.

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The 1esponsi!le afety *fficer is responsi!le for3

Providing respiratory e$uipment.Aaintaining the e$uipment in good condition.

/itting employees with proper respirators and providing training for their use.

Evaluating employees e(posures and work conditions, including inspection of respirator use.

The Aedical ervices ?epartment is responsi!le for granting medical approval

for each respirator user.


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Re')irator% E3i)#ent

The 1esponsi!le afety *fficer has selected the types of respiratory protective

e$uipment to !e used at Engr. 'le(ander ). Trillana Inc.. 'ny changes to

protective e$uipment, its application, or the su!stitution of alternative protectivee$uipment must !e approved !y the 1esponsi!le afety *fficer !efore its use.

Engr. 'le(ander ). Trillana Inc. has a wide variety of respiratory protective

e$uipment availa!le. Each respirator has certain capa!ilities and limitations thatare taken into account when issued. The types of respiratory protective devices

provided !y Engr. 'le(ander ). Trillana Inc. are descri!ed !elow.

?isposa!le dust masks are approved for protection against low 8non-ha&ardous9

levels of nuisance dusts. They provide no protection against vapors, or gases, and

they cannot !e used in o(ygen-deficient areas. There are no applica!le training or

fitting restrictions.

'ir-purifying, and half- and full-face masks are approved for protection against

low concentration of to(ic particulates, organic vapors, acid gases, and ammonia.pecific cartridges must !e selected for protection against each material. They

must never !e used in atmospheres deficient in o(ygen, when car!on mono(ide or

o(ides of nitrogen are suspected, or when conditions prevent a good face seal.uch conditions may !e a growth of !eard, side!urns, a skullcap that projects

under the face-piece or temple pieces on eyeglasses. sers must !e trained, fitted,

and medically approved !efore they can !e issued a respirator.

upplied-air, half-and full face masks may !e used in atmospheres unsuita!le for

air-purifying respirators !ut cannot !e used in areas which are immediatelydangerous to life or health. @ompressors are normally used to supply !reathingair, !ut compressed air cylinders may also !e used. The user must !e medically

approved, trained, and fitted !efore using this e$uipment. Personnel will not !e

fitted or issued a respirator if there is any condition that may prevent a good faceseal, such as a !eard, side!urns, skullcap, or temple piece on eyeglasses.

upplied-air hoods are approved for respiratory protection in any atmosphere notimmediately dangerous to life or health, and from which the wearer can escape

without the aid of a respirator. The user must !e medically approved and trained

in its proper use. The presence of a !eard, side!urns, skullcap, or eyeglasses will

not affect the performance of this type of respirator.


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/ire afety


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Introd!tion

Policy and planning for fire safety at Engr. 'le(ander ). Trillana Inc. takes into

account the special fire ha&ards for specific operating areas, the protection of high-value property, and the safety of employees. These ends are met !y3

#on-com!usti!le or fire-rated materials and construction practices suita!le

to the assigned uses of !uildings and facilities.

'larm systems and automatic e(tinguishing systems.

'vaila!ility of suita!le hand e(tinguishers and local hose lines for use

!efore firefighters arrive.

'ccess to professional fire department, always staffed and trained in the

control of emergencies that could occur at the company. 8The /ire

?epartment makes the initial response to all re$uests for emergency aid

received on the emergency telephone num!er, =++.9 This chapter covers the fire safety responsi!ilities of employees and supervisors

and sets forth the fire safety rules and procedures.

&ire De)art#ent

The @ommunity /ire ?epartment is responsi!le for protecting people and property from fires, e(plosions, and other ha&ards through prevention and

e(peditious control of such events. In addition, the /ire ?epartment provides first-

response rescue and transportation services in medical emergencies. The /ire

?epartment"s inspection staff is responsi!le for ensuring company-widecompliance with fire safety and protection re$uirements and for reviewing all

plans and procedures for compliance with these re$uirements for inspecting andtesting automatic fire protection and alarm systems and ensuring their

maintenance and repair, for conducting fire safety and protection inspections and

for providing fire prevention recommendations.

*ther responsi!ilities include training employees in fire safety e$uipment,

practices and procedures. 'll these fire protection and response functions are

performed in conformance with *' regulations. tate law, Engr. 'le(ander ).Trillana Inc. policies, and nationally recogni&ed standards and guidelines for fire

and life safety. The /ire @hief and the /ire Aarshall have the authority to enforceapplica!le re$uirements of the niform )uilding @ode the niform /ire @ode #ational /ire Protection 'ssociation @odes 8including Bife afety @ode9,

tandards, and 1ecommended Practices and the fire protection provisions of

*' *rders.

'll employees must conduct their operations in such a way as to minimi&e the

possi!ility of fire. This means applying rules such as keeping com!usti!les


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separated from ignition sources, !eing careful a!out smoking, and avoiding

needless accumulations of com!usti!le materials. upervisors are responsi!le for

keeping their operating areas safe from fire. The 1esponsi!le afety *fficer andthe /ire ?epartment will provide guidance and construction criteria with respect

to fire and life safety as well as inspections. The provision and maintenance of fire

detection systems and !oth automatic and manual fire e(tinguishing e$uipment isthe responsi!ility of the 1esponsi!le afety *fficer. )ut the supervisor, who !est

knows the day-to-day nature of his0her operations, is responsi!le for notifying the

1esponsi!le afety *fficer of operations that change the degree of fire risk andwill therefore re$uire a change in the planned fire protection provisions.

S)er(i'or Re')on'i*ilitie'

upervisors must ensure that their personnel are properly instructed regarding

potential fire ha&ards involved in their work and around their workplace, the proper precautions to minimi&e fires, and the procedures in case of fire. The local

/ire ?epartment and the 1esponsi!le afety *fficer also offer formal courses and

training materials on fire prevention and response. Q/ire afetyQ /ireE(tinguisher *perationQ elf-@ontained )reathing 'pparatusQ

Cla'' A Co#*'ti*le'

@lass ' com!usti!les are common materials such as wood, paper, cloth, ru!!er, plastics, etc. /ires in any of these fuels can !e e(tinguished with water as well as

other agents specified for @lass ' fires. They are the most common fuels to !e

found in non-speciali&ed operating area of the workplace such as offices.

afe handling of @lass ' com!usti!les means3 ?isposing of waste daily. Ceeping

work area clean and free of fuel paths, which can spread a fire, once started.

Ceeping com!usti!les away from accidental ignition sources such as hot plates,soldering irons, or other heat or spark-producing devices. Ceeping all ru!!ish,

trash, or other waste in metal or metal-lined receptacles with tight-fitting covers

when in or adjacent to !uildings. 8E(ception3 waste!askets of metal or other materials and design approved for such use, which are emptied everyday, need not

!e covered9.

sing safe ashtrays for disposal of smoking materials and making sure that thecontents are e(tinguished and cold to the touch !efore emptying them into a safe

receptacle. Planning the use of com!usti!les in any operation so that e(cessive

amounts need not !e stored. toring paper stock in metal ca!inets and rags inmetal !ins with automatically closing lids. Aaking fre$uent inspections and

checks for non-compliance with these rules in order to catch fire in the potential

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Cla'' . Co#*'ti*le'

@lass ) com!usti!les are flamma!le and com!usti!le li$uids 8including oils,

greases, tars, oil-!ased paints, lac$uers9 and flamma!le gases. /lamma!le

aerosols 8spray cans9 are treated here. @ryogenic and pressuri&ed flamma!le gasesare treated elsewhere in this manual. The use of water to e(tinguish @lass ) fir es 8!y

other than trained firefighters9 can cause the !urning li$uid to spread carrying the

fire with it. /lamma!le-li$uid fires are usually !est e(tinguished !y e(cluding theair around the !urning li$uid. 6enerally, this is accomplished !y using one of

several approved types of fire- e(tinguishing agents, such as the following3

@ar!on dio(ide ')@ multipurpose dry chemical alon +4>+ 8used in !uilt-in,total flood systems9 alon +2++ 8used in porta!le e(tinguisher9.

/ires involving flamma!le gases are usually controlled !y eliminating the source

of fuel, i.e., closing a valve. Technically, flamma!le and com!usti!le gases do not

!urn. owever, under appropriate conditions, they generate sufficient $uantitiesof vapors to form ignita!le vapor-air mi(tures. 's a general rule, the lower the

flash point of a li$uid, the greater the fire and e(plosion ha&ard. It should !e notedthat many flamma!le and com!usti!le li$uids also pose health ha&ards.

#*TE3 The $la'0 )oint of a li$uid is the minimum temperature at which it givesoff sufficient vapor to form an ignita!le mi(ture with the air near the surface of

the li$uid or within the vessel used.

It is the responsi!ility of the user to ensure that all @lass ) com!usti!les are

properly identified, la!eled, handled, and stored. If assistance is re$uired, contact

the 1esponsi!le afety *fficer.

afe handling of @lass ) com!usti!les means3

sing only approved containers, tanks, e$uipment, and apparatus for storage,

handling, and use of @lass ) com!usti!les.

Aaking sure that all containers are conspicuously and accurately la!eled as totheir contents.

?ispensing li$uids from tanks, drums, !arrels, or similar containers only through

approved pumps taking suction from the top or through approved self-closing

valves or faucets.

toring, handling, and using @lass ) com!usti!les only in approved locations,where vapors cannot easily reach any source of ignition, including heating

e$uipment, electrical e$uipment, oven flame, mechanical or electrical sparks, etc.

#ever cleaning with flamma!le li$uids within a !uilding e(cept in a closed

machine approved for the purpose.

#ever storing, handling, and using @lass ) com!usti!les in or near e(its,stairways, or other areas normally used for egress.


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In rooms or !uildings, storing flamma!le li$uids in e(cess of +> gallons in

approved storage ca!inets or special rooms approved for the purpose.

Cnowing the locations of the nearest porta!le fire e(tinguishers rated for @lass )fires and how to use them.

#ever smoking, welding, cutting, or grinding, using an open flame or unsafeelectrical appliances or e$uipment, or otherwise creating heat that could ignite

vapors near any @lass ) com!usti!les.

Ele!tri!al &ire'

There are many com!usti!le materials, including electrical e$uipment, o(idi&ing

chemicals, fast-reacting or e(plosive compounds, and flamma!le metals, which

present speciali&ed fire safety and e(tinguishing pro!lems. 1efer to other appropriate chapters of this manual for safe handling advice. If in dou!t, re$uest

advice from the 1esponsi!le afety *fficer.

Weldin" and Ot0er Per#it'

's part of the local /ire ?epartment"s program to control and reduce fire ha&ards,

a permit system is in effect to cover welding, !urning, or other operations with a

high fire ha&ard. Typically, operations that re$uire a permit are3

Welding 8arc, o(yacetylene, or heliarc9oldering 8which re$uires an open flame9

se of a torch 8for cutting, !ending, forming, etc.9

se of tar pots 8for road work or roofing, etc.9*pen fires for any purpose

pray painting

To o!tain additional information or to re$uest a permit for these operations, call

the /ire ?epartment on its !usiness line, not the emergency =++ num!er.

Porta*le Heater'

The use of these devices, whether privately or company owned, is allowed only

where there is no chance of causing injury to personnel or of creating a fire

ha&ard. This provision o!viously re$uires common sense in safely locating suchdevices and ensuring that they do not operate when they are unattended.

These devices may not !e used in locations where3

/lamma!le or e(plosive vapors or dusts may !e present.

moking, eating, or drinking are prohi!ited !ecause to(ic or radioactive materialsmay !e present.

The area has !een designated as unsafe for such devices.


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The following practices should !e carried out when operating porta!le heating

appliance3?o not place the appliance on unsta!le or readily com!usti!le materials.

Aaintain a clearance of at least +2 inches !etween the appliance and the

com!usti!le materials.

Ensure that the appliance is approved !y either nderwriters Ba!oratories Inc., or /actory Autual 1esearch @orporation. @onnect the appliance directly to a proper

electrical outlet using only the cord with which it was originally e$uipped.

?o not use e(tension cords in lieu of permanent wiring.

?o not operate appliances during off hours if they are unattended unless they are

controlled !y a timer installed !y an Engr. 'le(ander ). Trillana Inc. electrician.The timer will automatically de-energi&e the appliance during off hours and

energi&e it not more than 4> minutes !efore the arrival of personnel.

If 25 hour operation is desired, the proposed operation and arrangement must !ereviewed !y the local /ire ?epartment and a permit o!tained. This permit must !e posted near the operating appliance for the information of off-shift personnel who

may !e checking the area.

&ire &i"0tin" E3i)#ent

This section descri!es the fi(ed and porta!le e$uipment that is provided inworking areas for fire protection. The fi(ed e$uipment includes automatic

sprinklers, detectors and alarms, fire doors, etc. The porta!le e$uipment consists

of fire e(tinguishers and hoses to !e operated !y !efore the arrival of the /ire?epartment.

&ire Dete!tor'

everal types of automatic fire detectors are used throughout Engr. 'le(ander ).Trillana Inc., according to particular needs and purposes. 'll of them will detect

fire 8!y one of several means9 and transmit an alarm to the fire station. In the

many !uildings e$uipped with evacuation alarm !ells, the automatic detectors

activate those alarms, as do the manual pull !o(es. In some cases, automatic

e(tinguishing systems are activated !y automatic detectors. The /ire ?epartmentalways dispatches firefighters and apparatus to the scene of any automatically

actuated alarm.


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S)rin,ler S%'te#'

Aany !uildings are provided with automatic sprinkler systems. The sprinkler heads contain a fusi!le element 8most commonly fused at 2+2 degrees /9 which,

on melting, opens the head and starts a spray of water. The resulting flow of water

in the piping activates an alarm at the fire station, and firefighters are dispatched.'utomatic sprinkler heads can !e damaged if they are su!jected to mechanical

a!use. ' protective cage should !e installed where such damage is possi!le.

eat inadvertently applied to the sprinkler head can also activate the sprinkler

when no actual fire is present. #ormal heat sources should therefore !e kept away

from sprinkler heads. To avoid decreasing the flow or spread of water or alteringthe spray pattern, do not allow material or furniture to !e located too near the

sprinkler heads. 'llow at least +< inches of clearance around sprinkler heads.

prinkler system control valves must !e kept accessi!le for /ire ?epartment use.

'llow at least 4 ft of clearance 8enough for a man to pass through easily9 around

such valves.

Alar# S%'te#

In most !uildings, evacuation alarm !ells are automatically activated when fire isdetected. They can also !e activated manually at strategically located pull !o(es.

The emergency actions of a personnel and the evacuation procedures for each

!uildings or operating area are usually set forth in the *perational afetyProcedures for each !uilding and posted near the main entrance or fire e(it or

elevator. #ever use the elevator in case of fire.

&ire Door'

'utomatic fire doors and dampers are provided at strategic points to close and !lock the spread of smoke and fire when these are sensed !y automatic detectors.

'utomatic fire doors must never !e !locked or left in disrepair so that they cannot

close and latch automatically as intended in the event of a fire. elf-closing firedoors are those doors designed and installed to close each time after !eing

opened. They too must never !e !locked, wedged or tied open. If such doors must

!e kept open, the self-closers must !e replaced with approved automatic smoke-

activated release hold-open devices.

&ire E/it'

E(it corridors must not !e used for storage. The Bife afety @ode, #/P' +>+

re$uires that !uildings designed for human occupancy must have continuous anduno!structed e(its to permit prompt evacuation of the occupants and allow


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necessary access for responding emergency personnel. The intent of the @ode is to

keep e(its free from o!structions and clear of com!usti!le materials. 'ttention to

housekeeping, therefore, is very important. GTemporaryH storage of furniture,e$uipment, supplies, or anything else is not permitted in e(it ways. Aetal lockers

with ends and tops ferried to the walls and that do not interfere with minimum

e(it width re$uirements may !e installed in e(it corridors when approved !y the/ire ?epartment and 1esponsi!le afety *fficer.

The following re$uirements must !e met for storage lockers0ca!inets3

@a!inets will !e permitted on one side of the corridor only.

@a!inets must end at least : ft from the corridor e(it door.

@a!inet end must !e at least +2 in. from the edge of the doorway on the latch side

and from the edge of the door leaf when fully opened into the corridor.

The ca!inets must not !e more than 2> in. deep !y 4; in. wide !y ;2-405 in. high.

The ca!inets must !e all metal construction with positive latches to prevent

spillage of contents in the event of an earth$uake.'ll doors must return automatically to the closed position when not held

manually.

' 57 degree-angle fairing must !e provided from the wall to the corridor corner of

the ca!inets. /airing must !e provided at !oth ends of ca!inet or !anks of

ca!inets.

' 57 degree-angle fairing must !e provided at the top of the ca!inets from the

outside corridor edge of ca!inet to the wall.

'll ca!inets must !e anchored to the wall firmly enough to withstand >.7g of

lateral acceleration 8or a lateral load e$ual to K the total dead weight of the

ca!inet and its contents9 in the event of an earth$uake.Bi$uids and chemicals are not to !e stored in corridor lockers.

'll ca!inets must !e kept locked, with one key !eing retained !y the )uilding

Aanager.

'll ca!inets must !e la!eled with the contents and the name, and telephone

nunm!er of the assigned user.

'ny deviation from the a!ove re$uirements must !e approved !y 1esponsi!leafety *fficer.

&ire H%drant'

/ire hydrants are maintained for emergency use !y the /ire ?epartment. Theymust !e kept accessi!le and in good working condition. @ertain temporary uses

may !e authori&ed in writing !y the @hief or 'ssistant @hief of the /ire

?epartment. 'n e(ample of such temporary use may !e connection !yconstruction contractors.


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When temporary connections are authori&ed, the following practices must !e

o!served3

se only valved outlets.se only a hydrant spanner provided !y the /ire ?epartment. 8*ther types of

wrench can damage the wrench flats on the valve stem.9

?o not leave connections in place unattended, e(cept at construction sites.@lose a hydrant valve +0<th turn after fully opening it. 8This is done so that a

person mistakenly turning the valve the wrong way will not cause damage !y

forcing it.9When replacing the outlet caps after using a hydrant, screw them on only hand-

tight.

Me!0ani!al E3i)#ent Roo#'

Aechanical e$uipment rooms contain !oilers, !lowers, compressors, filters,

electrical e$uipment, etc. uch rooms must !e separated from other areas of a !uilding !y fire-resistant walls and doors. To maintain the integrity of these

separations, fire doors must never !e left open. /an rooms house ventilatione$uipment which often includes automatic shut down and dampers activated !y

interlocking with the !uilding smoke and fire detectors. /ire dampers and other

automatic shut down provisions must not !e disa!led without /ire ?epartmentapproval 8as for temporary maintenance procedures9. Aechanical e$uipment

rooms and fan rooms must not !e used for storage of any kind.

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Con'tr!tion Area'

@onstruction areas under control of either Engr. 'le(ander ). Trillana Inc. or

outside contractors must !e maintained in a fire-safe condition and accessi!le toemergency response forces.

Li$e Sa$et% Code

The Bife afety @ode of the #ational /ire Protection 'ssociation, #/P' +>+,

re$uires that emergency lighting !e provided !y means of egress in certain areas.The @ode states emergency lighting is re$uired in e(it corridor in any office-type

!uilding where the !uilding is two or more stories in height a!ove the level of e(it

discharge. In industrial occupancies such as la!oratories and shops, the @odere$uires emergency lighting in all e(it aisles, corridors, and passageways.

Emergency lighting may !e installed in areas where not re$uired !y the @ode

when such areas present an egress ha&ard during power failure.


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'lthough elevators are not considered a means of egress within the jurisdiction of

the Bife afety @ode, they do re$uire emergency lighting. 8Titles < and 25 re$uire

that emergency lighting !e maintained in an elevator for a period of at least four hours.9 everal types of emergency lights that satisfy the specifications of the Bife

afety @ode are3

)attery Type - *nly rechargea!le !atteries may !e used. The rating of the !atterymust !e such that it provides power for illumination for one and a half hours in

the event of a failure of normal lighting.

6enerator Type When emergency lighting is provided !y an electric generator, adelay of not more than +> seconds is permitted. E(it sign lights, when !urned out,

should !e reported to Aaintenance for service.

E/it Corridor'

E(it corridors must not !e used for storage. The Bife afety @ode, #/P' +>+,

re$uires that !uildings designed for human occupancy must have continuous anduno!structed e(its to permit prompt evacuation of the occupants and allow

necessary access for responding emergency personnel. The intent of the @ode is to

keep e(its from o!structions and clear of com!usti!le materials. 'ttention to

housekeeping, therefore, is very important. GTemporaryH storage of furniture,

e$uipment, supplies, or anything else is not permitted in e(it ways. @om!usti!les,

including recycla!le waste paper, are not permitted in e(it ways. Aetal lockers

with ends and tops ferried to the walls and do not interfere with minimum e(it

width re$uirements may !e installed in e(it corridors when approved !y the /ire

?epartment and the 1esponsi!le afety *fficer.

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