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COMMITMENT TO COMMITMENT TO SAFETYSAFETY

Welcome to <COMPANY NAME>. It is our policy to strive for the safest work site possible. Our company will comply with all federal, state, and local standards and develop comprehensive plans and procedures to ensure the continuing safety of all employees. Each member of our staff shall carry responsibility in ensuring a safe work environment.

Our safety program has been developed to ensure compliance with all Federal, State, and Local standard with specific attention to the OSHA requirements. A brief overview of all OSHA requirements pertaining to the roofing industry is included in this orientation. All employees will be required to have a working knowledge of these standards and will be required to implement all policies pertaining to their worksite.

Along with the physical pain from injuries, the employee along with their family and friends suffer additional mental anguish. The prevention of injury and illness is a standard worthy of reaching.

It is our philosophy to not provide just high quality and production, but high quality and production that is safe for all individuals whether they are an employee, sub-contractor, client or pedestrian. Therefore all safety rules and policies shall be strictly adhered to and enforced at all times.

ALL EMPLOYEES SHALL ADHERE WITH THIS TOP 10 LIST AT ALL TIMES

1. Report all accidents, incidents, injuries, and hazardous situations immediately to your supervisor.

2. Avoid the use of drugs or alcohol, which are strictly prohibited.3. Notify supervisors of unsafe conditions or acts.4. Protect customer’s property from potential damage while work is being

performed.5. Operates company vehicles only if you are on the company’s approved

driver list.6. Come to work with the appropriate dress. Do not wear loose or torn

clothing, or jewelry.7. Do not remove, displace, damage, or destroy or carry off any safeguard,

notice, or warning provided to make the workplace safe. 8. Study and adhere to all company policies and safe practices. If you have

questions, ASK!9. Take care of all tools, material, and personal protective equipment (PPE)

properly. 10. Participate in all safety related training, including tool box talks.

SAFETYSAFETY RESPONSIBILITIESRESPONSIBILITIES

Avoid Short CutsAvoid Short Cuts1. Always wear the appropriate personal protective

equipment. Your hands and eyes are the most valuable tools on the project.

2. Always use the correct tool for the job. Incorrect, or defective tools lead to injuries.

3. If the job requires the use of stepladder, take the time to get one. Do not substitute buckets, boxes, or chairs as a ladder.

4. If you have not received proper training on a specific task ask your foreman for assistance.

5. Do not be afraid to ask for assistance when lifting heavy or awkward materials.

Drug & Alcohol Abuse Drug & Alcohol Abuse PolicyPolicy

Alcohol and illegal drug use pose a serious threat to workplace safety and health. Employees who abuse alcohol or drugs are a danger to themselves, co-workers and other contractors.

The use, possession, sale, transfer, acceptance, or purchase of illegal drugs and/or controlled substances at any time is strictly prohibited except prescription medications as legally prescribed by a physician. The use, possession of an open container, personal sale, transfer or acceptance of alcohol during the course of employment is strictly prohibited. Any violation of this policy will be grounds for immediate termination and may result in a report to the appropriate law enforcement authorities.

Prescription drugs shall not be used by any person other than the individual to whom it is prescribed. Such substances or non-prescription (over-the-counter) drugs shall be used only as prescribed or indicated. Employees shall be removed from the project if the side effects of prescription drugs adversely affect the safe completion of their work activity. Employees are encouraged to discuss with their supervisor and physician any effects of medication which could adversely affect their safety or the safety of others.

Accident Reporting Accident Reporting ProceduresProcedures

1 In the event you sustain a work related injury you are required to notify your foreman immediately. Failure to promptly report accidents may result in disciplinary action and a denial of the claim.

2. The following steps shall be taken when reporting an accident Contact your foreman immediately, don’t hesitate

Assist the foreman in completing accident investigation report by provide details of what happened, who witnessed the accident, what where the conditions at the time of accident, what equipment or tools were being used, what PPE was being used

If medical treatment is required beyond basic first aid, employees shall be directed to the nearest clinic. It is the employees responsibility to immediately provide the foreman with any documentation obtained from the treating physician.

RETURN TO WORK RETURN TO WORK PROGRAMPROGRAM

Company Name views our employees as our most important asset. Although we strive for zero accidents, we realize that accidents may occur. In an effort to assist our employees in their time of need, we have adopted a return to work program to aid employees in their transition from Modified Duty back to Full Duty Capacity. We feel this program allows injured workers to maintain employment security, seniority, and benefits while they recover.

To comply with this program, employees must; Inform their treating physicians that their company will provide work to

accommodate nearly all restrictions and obtain a Work Capacity Evaluation Form from the treating physician.

Present the form to your supervisor as soon as possible but no later than the next working day so that an alternative work assignment within the listed restrictions can be provided.

Adhere to all restrictions provided by the treating physician. Communicate frequently with your supervisor, notifying him/her of your status and detail any problems or issues should they arise.

Attend all prescribed physical therapy, and scheduled re-checks.

DISCIPLINARYDISCIPLINARY POLICYPOLICY Employees of Company Name have a responsibility to adhere to all safety policies,

and regulations. Unsafe work practices will not be tolerated, and each employee will be held accountable for their actions.

Company Name shall ensure each violation is treated in a fair, concise, and consistence manner, in accordance with the following Progressive Disciplinary Program. However, Company Name reserves the right to start the disciplinary process where it deems appropriate, depending on the gravity of the offense, up to and including termination of employment.

FIRST OFFENSE: Verbal warning (all verbal warnings are documented)

SECOND OFFENSE: Written warning

THIRD OFFENSE: Suspension w/o pay or termination of employment.

WORKPLACE HAZARDSWORKPLACE HAZARDS• The Roofing Industry presents many hazards to our employees. This training is designed to make you aware of some of the most significant hazards we encounter and how to avoid injury. Every work location presents unique hazards. It is the employees responsibility to follow all instructions, attend all training and pre-task planning that is offered.

•OSHA requires;

•The employers shall instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to his or her work environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury.

Hazard Hazard CommunicationsCommunications

You have the right to know what hazards you have You have the right to know what hazards you have the potential to be exposed to.the potential to be exposed to.

It is the responsibility of the company to provide you It is the responsibility of the company to provide you with the correct personal protective equipment and with the correct personal protective equipment and training should a potential exposure to a hazard training should a potential exposure to a hazard exist.exist.

Material Safety Data Sheets are available for each Material Safety Data Sheets are available for each product used in the workplace.product used in the workplace.

Each product has an individual MSDS, written by Each product has an individual MSDS, written by the manufacturer.the manufacturer.

MSDS are available from the project foreman and/or MSDS are available from the project foreman and/or the main office. If you can’t find an MSDS ask your the main office. If you can’t find an MSDS ask your supervisor.supervisor.

•Material Safety Date Sheets Contain the following sections:

•1. Common Name and Chemical Name of the material

•2. Name, address and phone number of the manufacturer

•3. Emergency phone numbers for immediate hazard information

•4. Date the MSDS was written

•5. Hazardous ingredients

•6.  Physical & Health Hazards of the chemicals

•7.  Identification of chemical and physical properties

•8.  First Aid / Emergency Information

•9.  Safe handling and use information

•10 Specific hazard information on10 Specific hazard information on Fire & ExplosionFire & Explosion Chemical ReactionsChemical Reactions Control Measures Control Measures Health HazardsHealth Hazards Spill & Leak ProceduresSpill & Leak Procedures

Personal Protective Personal Protective EquipmentEquipment

ALWAYS INSPECT YOUR SAFETY EQUIPMENT

HAND PROTECTION PVC gloves shall be worn when handling chemicals and

liquids Cotton/cloth gloves shall be worn when handling non-

abrasive equipment and materials Leather/rawhide gloves shall be worn when handling

sharp and/or abrasive materials Closed cuff gloves shall be worn when working with

asphaltEYE PROTECTION

Safety glasses must be worn on all projects! Must be worn in sheet metal when welding, soldering,

cutting, use of hand tools, power tools, and chemicals

HEAD PROTECTIONHEAD PROTECTION Shall be worn at all time on the job siteShall be worn at all time on the job site

PROPER DRESSPROPER DRESS Construction boots Construction boots shall be worn in the field and be worn in the field and

the warehousethe warehouse Boots shall be constructed of durable material Boots shall be constructed of durable material

that covers the anklethat covers the ankle Long pants shall be worn at all timesLong pants shall be worn at all times Shirt with minimum 4” sleeve shall be worn at all Shirt with minimum 4” sleeve shall be worn at all

timestimes

FALL PROTECTIONFALL PROTECTION

Falls from elevation is the leading cause of fatality in the construction industry!!

<COMPANY NAME> mandates that fall protection requirements be STRICTLY adhered with at all times!!

When do I need fall When do I need fall protection?protection?

- Each employee engaged in roofing activities on low-sloped roofs, with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet or more above the lower levels shall be protected from falling by guardrail systems, safety net systems, personal fall arrest systems, or a combination of warning line system and guardrail system, warning line system and safety net system, warning line system and personal fall arrest system, or warning line system and safety monitoring system.

Greater than 6 feetIf you are more than 6’ above a lower

level, you need some form of fall protection!!

Conventional Conventional Fall ProtectionFall Protection

• There are two types of ‘Conventional Fall Protection’ which you may utilize during your course of employment here;

1. Guardrails- All Guardrails must consist of a top rail, midrail, and toeboard (if

falling object exposure exists).

- Top rails must be 42” high (plus or minus 3”)

- Top rails must support at least 200 lbs. of force.

- Midrails are located at the mid point between top rail and walking surface.

- Toe boards must be 3.5 inches high.

- Cable railings should be flagged every 6’ with highly visible material.

Always inspect the guardrails you are working near to ensure they are not damaged, and do not

sag below 39” with force applied.

2.2. Personal Fall Arrest SystemPersonal Fall Arrest System

Personal Fall Arrest Systems consist of:Personal Fall Arrest Systems consist of:

Conventional Conventional Fall Protection Cont.Fall Protection Cont.

• There are many types of anchorage points that may be used dependent upon many factors. Before anchoring off to anything, you must ensure it will be capable of supporting fall arrest forces of 5,000 pounds!!

• MAKE SURE TO REVIEW THE SITES FALL PROTECTION PLAN WITH THE FOREMAN PRIOR TO USE OF ANY FALL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT.

• WHEN IN DOUBT…………ASK!!

PERSONAL FALL PERSONAL FALL ARRESTARREST

Personal Fall Arrest System Reminders: All equipment shall be inspected prior to each use. Only full body harnesses shall be worn. Body belts are strictly

prohibited. All lanyards shall have double locking clasps. Shock absorbing section of lanyard shall be attached to the harness

D ring, located between the shoulder blades. Never connect two lanyards to gain additional reach distance. Never connect a lanyard to a retractable lifeline. Free fall distance shall be limited to six feet or less. Tie-off points must support at least 5,000 lbs. of force (per person). Never connect a lanyard back onto itself. Never connect a lanyard through metal framing, always go to the

building structure, or equivalent.

Calculating Total Fall Calculating Total Fall DistanceDistance

Freefall = 6 feet maximum (distance of lanyard)Freefall = 6 feet maximum (distance of lanyard) Deceleration Distance = 3.5 feet maximum (distance of shock Deceleration Distance = 3.5 feet maximum (distance of shock

absorber)absorber) Lifeline elongation = 2 feet maximum (stretch in rope **may be Lifeline elongation = 2 feet maximum (stretch in rope **may be

much greater if lifeline is horizontal)much greater if lifeline is horizontal) Total fall before stopping = 11.5 feetTotal fall before stopping = 11.5 feet Portion of body landing below attachment point approximately 5 Portion of body landing below attachment point approximately 5

feet minimumfeet minimum Harness effect = 1 ft (stretching of harness)Harness effect = 1 ft (stretching of harness)

Total clearance below attachment point Total clearance below attachment point required to avoid contacting lower level required to avoid contacting lower level may be as great as may be as great as 17.517.5 feet or more! feet or more!

ALWAYS ASK, “IF I FALL, WILL MY SYSTEM

STOP ME IN TIME??”

WARNING LINE SYSTEMSWARNING LINE SYSTEMS

A warning line system is a barrier erected on a roof to warn employees that they are A warning line system is a barrier erected on a roof to warn employees that they are approaching an unprotected roof side or edge, and which designates an area in which roofing approaching an unprotected roof side or edge, and which designates an area in which roofing operations may take place without the use of guardrail or personal fall arrest systems to protect operations may take place without the use of guardrail or personal fall arrest systems to protect employees in the area.employees in the area.

The warning line shall be erected around all sides of the roof work areaThe warning line shall be erected around all sides of the roof work area When mechanical equipment is not being used the warning line system shall be erected not less When mechanical equipment is not being used the warning line system shall be erected not less

than 6 feet from the roofs edge.than 6 feet from the roofs edge. When mechanical equipment is being used, the warning line system shall be erected not less When mechanical equipment is being used, the warning line system shall be erected not less

than 10 feet from the roof edge. than 10 feet from the roof edge. Warning lines shall consist of ropes, wires, or chains, and be flagged at 6 foot intervals. The Warning lines shall consist of ropes, wires, or chains, and be flagged at 6 foot intervals. The

lines must be no lower than 34”, and no higher than 39”. lines must be no lower than 34”, and no higher than 39”. No employees shall be allowed in the area between a roofs edge and a warning line unless the No employees shall be allowed in the area between a roofs edge and a warning line unless the

employee is performing roof work activities in that area, and is being supervised by a Safety employee is performing roof work activities in that area, and is being supervised by a Safety Monitor, or wearing a complete personal fall arrest system.Monitor, or wearing a complete personal fall arrest system.

Warning lines and Safety Monitoring Systems are prohibited on Steep Roofs.Warning lines and Safety Monitoring Systems are prohibited on Steep Roofs.

Another type of fall protection we may use is a Warning Line System. These are used on low slope roofs and must adhere

with the following;

SAFETY MONITORING SYSTEMSAFETY MONITORING SYSTEM

The The Safety MonitorSafety Monitor shall be competent shall be competent to recognize fall hazardsto recognize fall hazards

The The Safety MonitorSafety Monitor shall warn the shall warn the employees when it appears that the employees when it appears that the employee is unaware of a fall hazard or employee is unaware of a fall hazard or is acting in an unsafe manneris acting in an unsafe manner

The The Safety MonitorSafety Monitor shall be on the shall be on the same working/walking surface and be same working/walking surface and be within visual sighting distance of the within visual sighting distance of the employees being monitoredemployees being monitored

The The Safety MonitorSafety Monitor shall be close shall be close enough to communicate orally with all enough to communicate orally with all the employees.the employees.

Safety Monitors can be used only on roofs less than 50 feet in width, or in conjunction with a warning line system. Employees beyond the warning lines must be observed by

a Safety Monitor, or be connected to a complete personal fall arrest system.

Safety Monitors should monitor for;

- Employees backing up to close to the edge.

- Any unprotected roof opening - Tangled extension cords - Airborne debris - Bees, Wasps, Hornets - Water, ice, or other slippery

conditions - Any change in

walking/working conditions

HOLES AND COVERSHOLES AND COVERS *** Each employee on a *** Each employee on a

walking/working surface walking/working surface shall be protected from shall be protected from falling through holes falling through holes (including skylights)(including skylights) more than 6 feet above more than 6 feet above lower levels by personal lower levels by personal fall arrest system, covers, fall arrest system, covers, or guardrails.***or guardrails.***

Any hole cover must Any hole cover must withstand twice the withstand twice the intended load.intended load.

Must be secured from Must be secured from movement.movement.

Color coded or Color coded or markedmarked "HOLE" or "COVER"."HOLE" or "COVER".

PROTECTION IS REQUIRED AROUND SKYLIGHTS!

OPEN HOLES MUST BE COVERED PROPERLY

Extension Ladder SafetyExtension Ladder Safety Ladders shall be inspected for loose, broken, or Ladders shall be inspected for loose, broken, or

missing rungs, steps, cleats, or damaged side rails, missing rungs, steps, cleats, or damaged side rails, missing safety feet, frayed ropes, or other defective missing safety feet, frayed ropes, or other defective parts.parts.

   Do not use other means to reach higher places (i.e. Do not use other means to reach higher places (i.e.

five gallon buckets, chairs, or boxes) If the job five gallon buckets, chairs, or boxes) If the job calls for a ladder, take the time to find one.calls for a ladder, take the time to find one.

     Ladders shall be placed on sure footing, use a board Ladders shall be placed on sure footing, use a board

if necessary in soft soil or mud.if necessary in soft soil or mud.   Extension ladders shall extend 36 inches above the Extension ladders shall extend 36 inches above the

support point and support point and tied offtied off to prevent the ladder to prevent the ladder from slipping. from slipping.

   Metal ladders shall not be used within 15 feet of Metal ladders shall not be used within 15 feet of

power linespower lines   When climbing a ladder, employees shall face the When climbing a ladder, employees shall face the

ladder and keep three points of contact at all times. ladder and keep three points of contact at all times.   

Only one employee at a time shall climb or stand on a portable

ladder

Step Ladder SafetyStep Ladder Safety Do not use other means to reach Do not use other means to reach

higher places (i.e. five gallon higher places (i.e. five gallon buckets, chairs, or boxes) If the job buckets, chairs, or boxes) If the job calls for a ladder, take the time to calls for a ladder, take the time to find one.find one.

Ladders shall be placed away from Ladders shall be placed away from door openings when feasibledoor openings when feasible

Stepladders shall not be used in Stepladders shall not be used in place of extension laddersplace of extension ladders

   Employees shall not stand on the top Employees shall not stand on the top

two steps of stepladdertwo steps of stepladder

   Stepladders shall be fully separated Stepladders shall be fully separated

and metal spacebars locked into the and metal spacebars locked into the down positiondown position

     Only one employee at a time shall Only one employee at a time shall

climb or stand on a portable ladderclimb or stand on a portable ladder

Supported Scaffold Supported Scaffold SafetySafety

Scaffolds shall be inspected daily. Inspections shall Scaffolds shall be inspected daily. Inspections shall be made by a competent person designated by the be made by a competent person designated by the company, or the general contractor.company, or the general contractor.

All employees shall receive Scaffold User training All employees shall receive Scaffold User training prior to working on, or from, any type of supported/ prior to working on, or from, any type of supported/ suspended scaffolding.suspended scaffolding.

Fall protection is required for all scaffolding over 10’ Fall protection is required for all scaffolding over 10’ from the lower level. More stringent safety rules may from the lower level. More stringent safety rules may be enforced by the general contractor or the client.be enforced by the general contractor or the client.

Fall Protection may consist of personal fall arrest Fall Protection may consist of personal fall arrest systems or guardrail systems. Guard rail systems systems or guardrail systems. Guard rail systems must be compatible with the scaffold system. must be compatible with the scaffold system.

At times you may be asked to work off of a supported scaffold. No employee is permitted to work off scaffolding until they have received User Training. If higher than 10’

on a scaffold, fall protection must be worn

Electrical SafetyElectrical Safety Electrical equipment, including extension Electrical equipment, including extension

cords and power tools, shall be visibly cords and power tools, shall be visibly inspected prior to each day’s use. inspected prior to each day’s use.

Any damaged equipment shall be removed Any damaged equipment shall be removed from service immediately. Pay close attention from service immediately. Pay close attention for exposed wires, and missing ground prongs.for exposed wires, and missing ground prongs.

Each employee shall be instructed in the Each employee shall be instructed in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions.conditions.

Ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) are Ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) are required on all projects.required on all projects.

Assume all power lines to be live, and Assume all power lines to be live, and maintain a minimum of a 10 foot clearance maintain a minimum of a 10 foot clearance from all scaffolding, cranes, aerial lifts, from all scaffolding, cranes, aerial lifts, tools and ladders.tools and ladders.

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MAINTAIN A MINIMUM 10’ CLEARANCE FROM ALL

OVERHEAD POWER LINES

Ensure you are plugged into an outlet with a GFCI. Test it by hitting the test/reset

button.

Hand ToolsHand Tools Hand tools shall be inspected on a daily basis. Hand tools shall be inspected on a daily basis.

Damaged hand tools shall not be utilized and Damaged hand tools shall not be utilized and removed from the projectremoved from the project

Always use the correct tool for the job. Consult Always use the correct tool for the job. Consult the project foreman If the correct tool is not the project foreman If the correct tool is not available.available.

It is recommended that employees place open It is recommended that employees place open blades inside leather sheaths or leather pouches.blades inside leather sheaths or leather pouches.

Dull razor blades shall be replacedDull razor blades shall be replaced

Always watch your tools. Tools shall either be Always watch your tools. Tools shall either be locked in a gang box or brought home at the end locked in a gang box or brought home at the end of the day.of the day.

ACCIDENTS DO NOT

HAPPEN BY MISTAKE

Power ToolsPower Tools   Always follow Manufacturer’s recommendations Always follow Manufacturer’s recommendations

regarding personal protective equipment and blade/disk regarding personal protective equipment and blade/disk RPM specifications..RPM specifications..

All electrical hand tools shall have 3 operating prongs at All electrical hand tools shall have 3 operating prongs at the plug outlet, unless specifically marked as double the plug outlet, unless specifically marked as double insulated.insulated.

Machine guards shall be inspected at the start of each Machine guards shall be inspected at the start of each work day. If guards are missing or defective the work day. If guards are missing or defective the equipments shall be removed from service and returned to equipments shall be removed from service and returned to the office.the office.

Any damaged or defective equipment shall be tagged “do Any damaged or defective equipment shall be tagged “do not use” and removed from service until repaired by an not use” and removed from service until repaired by an authorized employee. Repairs must meet or exceed authorized employee. Repairs must meet or exceed original specifications.original specifications.

Safety glasses are required for all cutting, grinding, and Safety glasses are required for all cutting, grinding, and drilling operations.drilling operations.

Material HandlingMaterial Handling Employees shall be trained on proper handling Employees shall be trained on proper handling

techniques of various sizes of material.techniques of various sizes of material.

Lift correctly and within your limits. Multi-Lift correctly and within your limits. Multi-employee lifts are strongly encouraged.employee lifts are strongly encouraged.

   Remove obstacles prior to moving objects. Remove obstacles prior to moving objects.

Never lift and move an object if you cannot Never lift and move an object if you cannot see your route of travel. see your route of travel.

   Lift with your legs not your back. Do not Lift with your legs not your back. Do not

twist your body, pivot your feet to change twist your body, pivot your feet to change directionsdirections

Always confirm the lift with your partner. Always confirm the lift with your partner. Inexperienced employees should always be Inexperienced employees should always be the person in front and on the same side.the person in front and on the same side.

Material HandlingMaterial Handling All materials shall be stacked , racked , blocked All materials shall be stacked , racked , blocked

or interlocked to prevent sliding falling or or interlocked to prevent sliding falling or collapse.collapse.

Keep passageways and exits clear at all times.Keep passageways and exits clear at all times.

All materials shall be centrally located to All materials shall be centrally located to operations to minimize travel distancesoperations to minimize travel distances

   All materials shall be stored a minimum of 10 All materials shall be stored a minimum of 10

feet away from roof edges, and secured to feet away from roof edges, and secured to prevent material from becoming airborne.prevent material from becoming airborne.

Only trained and authorized employees shall Only trained and authorized employees shall work with cranes, hoists, and other mechanical work with cranes, hoists, and other mechanical equipment used for material handling.equipment used for material handling.

MATERIAL STORAGEMATERIAL STORAGESTORAGESTORAGE

Materials shall be stacked, racked, blocked or interlocked to Materials shall be stacked, racked, blocked or interlocked to prevent sliding, falling or collapse.prevent sliding, falling or collapse.

Keep passageways and exits clear at all times.Keep passageways and exits clear at all times. Secure all compressed gas cylinders in an upright position. Secure all compressed gas cylinders in an upright position. Keep total weight within safe load capacities of the building Keep total weight within safe load capacities of the building

floors.floors. Materials shall be centrally located to operations to minimize Materials shall be centrally located to operations to minimize

travel distances.travel distances. Materials shall be stored a minimum of 10 feet away from roof Materials shall be stored a minimum of 10 feet away from roof

edges, stairwells and emergency exitsedges, stairwells and emergency exits Materials shall not be stored inside of any occupied building Materials shall not be stored inside of any occupied building

without review and authorization by managementwithout review and authorization by management Material will be secured at the end of each day by means of Material will be secured at the end of each day by means of

tarps, ropes, cargo nets, and protected from movement from tarps, ropes, cargo nets, and protected from movement from windwind

Fire PreventionFire Prevention A minimum of one ABC rated fire extinguisher shall be present during all A minimum of one ABC rated fire extinguisher shall be present during all

hot work operations.hot work operations. Store flammable liquids only in approved containers, and in authorized Store flammable liquids only in approved containers, and in authorized

areas. Keep them away from combustible materials and open flame.areas. Keep them away from combustible materials and open flame. Do not let trash accumulate.Do not let trash accumulate. Only smoke in designated areas, away from flammables.Only smoke in designated areas, away from flammables. Do not refuel hot engines until they have cooled.Do not refuel hot engines until they have cooled.

Know the proper procedure for operating a fire extinguisher:Know the proper procedure for operating a fire extinguisher: P – Pull the pinP – Pull the pin A – Aim at the base of the fire, not the flameA – Aim at the base of the fire, not the flame S – Squeeze the handle and hold firmlyS – Squeeze the handle and hold firmly S – Sweep the nozzle back & forth over the fire baseS – Sweep the nozzle back & forth over the fire base

Only use an extinguisher rated for the type of fire: Only use an extinguisher rated for the type of fire: Type A – wood, paper, trashType A – wood, paper, trash Type B – Chemical fires, gasoline, oil, solventsType B – Chemical fires, gasoline, oil, solvents Type C – Electrical FireType C – Electrical Fire Type ABC – all of the aboveType ABC – all of the above

Know the location of the nearest fire extinguisher. Periodically check the Know the location of the nearest fire extinguisher. Periodically check the gauge to ensure the fire extinguisher is correctly charged. gauge to ensure the fire extinguisher is correctly charged.

Basic First AidBasic First Aid 911 shall be called for all injuries that 911 shall be called for all injuries that

require treatment beyond basic first aid. If require treatment beyond basic first aid. If 911 is contacted, the office is to be 911 is contacted, the office is to be notified immediately.notified immediately.

Each project shall be equipped with an Each project shall be equipped with an first aid kit. Please report any items that first aid kit. Please report any items that need to be replenished to the project need to be replenished to the project foreman.foreman.

The first aid kits shall be kept in the gang The first aid kits shall be kept in the gang box or job-site trailer.box or job-site trailer.

NOTE: Several General Contractors, NOTE: Several General Contractors, Construction Managers, and/or property Construction Managers, and/or property owners may have specific requirements owners may have specific requirements for injury reporting. These instructions for injury reporting. These instructions are not optional, they must be followed.are not optional, they must be followed.

WORKING WITH HOT WORKING WITH HOT (Hot Asphalt Safety)(Hot Asphalt Safety)

Each employee Each employee working with hot working with hot

materials will wear materials will wear the following:the following:

Long pants without cuffs Long pants without cuffs that cover tops of bootsthat cover tops of boots

Long-sleeved shirts Long-sleeved shirts buttoned at the cuffsbuttoned at the cuffs

Safety glasses, goggles, Safety glasses, goggles, or face shieldor face shield

Construction bootsConstruction boots Leather or cotton gloves Leather or cotton gloves

- Kettle operators shall wear - Kettle operators shall wear all of the above plus a all of the above plus a face shield attached to a face shield attached to a hard hathard hat

Safe Work PracticesSafe Work Practices All equipment must be All equipment must be

inspected for damages, inspected for damages, leaks, defectsleaks, defects

Equipment found to be Equipment found to be defective shall be tagged defective shall be tagged and removes from serviceand removes from service

A materials flash point shall A materials flash point shall not be exceedednot be exceeded

All areas will be kept clear All areas will be kept clear of trashof trash

General Housekeeping General Housekeeping Hallways, stairwells, and emergency exists shall be kept clear of Hallways, stairwells, and emergency exists shall be kept clear of

all stored material and debris. Be aware of metal framing all stored material and debris. Be aware of metal framing impeding traffic flow.impeding traffic flow.

It is everybody’s responsibility to maintain a clean work It is everybody’s responsibility to maintain a clean work environment. Trash shall not be permitted to accumulate. Trash environment. Trash shall not be permitted to accumulate. Trash and construction debris shall be removed by the end of each day.and construction debris shall be removed by the end of each day.

Material and debris shall not prevent access to any fire Material and debris shall not prevent access to any fire extinguishers and/or emergency pull stations.extinguishers and/or emergency pull stations.

All trip hazards shall be removed immediately or clearly All trip hazards shall be removed immediately or clearly identified. Working as a team means communicating hazards.identified. Working as a team means communicating hazards.

All food and beverage waste shall be placed in trash cans at the All food and beverage waste shall be placed in trash cans at the end of each break. Do not litter the job site with cans, bottles, or end of each break. Do not litter the job site with cans, bottles, or wrappers.wrappers.

NOTE TO ALL NOTE TO ALL EMPLOYEESEMPLOYEES

Only Trained & Authorized Employees Only Trained & Authorized Employees shall operate the following equipment:shall operate the following equipment: CranesCranes - Asphalt Kettles- Asphalt Kettles ForkliftsForklifts - Motorized Roofing - Motorized Roofing

CartsCarts Aerial LiftsAerial Lifts - Powder Actuated Tools- Powder Actuated Tools Rigging EquipmentRigging Equipment - Respirators- Respirators Material HoistsMaterial Hoists Liquid PropaneLiquid Propane ScaffoldingScaffolding