San Diego Community College District

VISITOR TRAINING

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CONSTRUCTION VISITOR TRAINING

The procedures described in this orientation are basic and essential to your safety.

The construction environment is dynamic and potentially dangerous. The more informed and prepared a Visitor is, the better able they will be to avoid injury if a hazardous situation occurs.

This short training enables you to visit the work area and even perform certain limited tasks, provided you are escorted at all times by a District-authorized Escort.

Please pay close attention to the following information as a short quiz will be administered at the end.

The San Diego Community College District (District) is responsible for ensuring that construction activities are conducted with minimal hazard to Visitors, students, staff, faculty, construction workers and the community, and that all are educated in how to respond in the event of an emergency.

INTRODUCTION

Safety Comes First, Always!

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In the United States during 2010, there were 220,000 construction related injuries, including over 800 deaths.

There were 4.65 million work related injury and illness cases reported, over half of which involved days away from work.

4,547 workers did not return home at the end of the day because they were killed at work.

Total work related injuries cost Americans $146.6 billion.

THE NUMBERS

San Diego Community College District takes safety very seriously. We hope that you will too …..

Pay close attention to your Escort, carefully follow all instructions and keep your Escort in sight at all times.

Recognize and respect hazard warning signs, barricades and warning tape. These communicate hazards and are intended to keep you out of dangerous areas.

Remain constantly aware of your surroundings. Know what is going on around you, and see the potentially hazardous activities of those who may not see you.

Visitors should understand that they are being permitted to enter construction areas as a special privilege and that in order to do so, there are certain rules that need to be obeyed.

GENERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR VISITORS

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Proper attire shall be worn at all times. Visitors shall wear; sturdy leather work shoes, long pants, shirts with sleeves, hard hat, safety glasses, and hearing protection (where applicable). Shorts, Capri pants, dresses, skirts, high heels or open toed footwear are expressly forbidden. No exceptions will be made.

Never leave your Escort. Immediately report any observed unsafe condition or

action to your Escort. There is no smoking in construction areas.

The following safe operating practices and procedures are District policy, and shall be strictly adhered to by ALL construction area Visitors regardless of the nature of their visit.

SPECIFIC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR VISITORS

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Report ANY injury to your Escort immediately. They will summon contractor safety personnel who will administer first aid and facilitate any further treatment.

Never attempt to help a worker perform a job or otherwise interfere with work.

Never cross a barricade or hazard warning tape unless led by your Escort who is immediately present

Never walk under a hanging load or unsecured ladder.

Never attempt to climb a ladder or use a scaffold unless your Escort has authorized such use.

Do not look directly at arc welding. Safety glasses will not protect your eyes.

SPECIFIC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR VISITORS (CONTINUED)

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The PPE that will be issued to you (or that you have brought with you) for use during your construction visit is mandatory.

PPE is required by Law and is not an option. You may be fined by those authorities having jurisdiction for non compliance.

You will be immediately removed from the construction area if you are found not wearing your PPE.

Other PPE may be required in certain areas or for specific operations and these additional requirements will be explained by your Escort.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR VISITORS (PPE)

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While it would be impossible to thoroughly train a Visitor in all of the potential hazards of a construction area, a brief awareness training for common hazards is provided here so that avoidance of these hazards can more easily be accomplished.

Please pay attention to the following conditions:

HAZARD RECOGNITION FOR VISITORS

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In the construction environment, heavy equipment and vehicle operation can occur almost continuously and these operations can be hazardous to the casual observer.

Many areas may be delineated with caution or danger tape to mark the swing radius of equipment, dangerous excavations, overhead hazards or even areas where hazardous materials are being handled.

Stay out of any delineated areas!

In addition, many construction vehicles and all heavy equipment will utilize a beeping back-up alarm that sounds somewhat like a slow electronic alarm clock. Train yourself to immediately locate the origin of this sound whenever you hear it, as the operator’s vision is impaired when he is operating in reverse. Do not rely on back-up alarms to alert you as they sometimes fail.

Always assume an equipment operator cannot see you and make eye contact with equipment operators before passing through an area of equipment operation.

VEHICLE TRAFFIC & HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATION

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Visitors should avoid the use of ladders and elevated platforms. Where your Escort has authorized their use, the following rules apply:

LADDER SAFETY

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Straight or extension ladders should be secured at the top and, preferably, at the bottom. Open stepladders to the full extent and make sure the spreader is locked in place. Areas around base of ladders shall be kept clear of debris and trip hazards at all times.

Never climb ladders with tools or materials in hand such as cameras, clipboards, writing instruments etc. Use a hand-line and container such as a bucket to raise tools if needed.

When using a ladder to access a roof or other elevated surface, the top of the ladder should extend 3 rungs (36 inches) past the bearing point.

The base of a straight or extension ladder should be set back approximately one fourth the working height of the ladder.

Never reach too far to one side of a ladder. Keep your body within the side rails and both feet on ladder rungs.

Keep one hand on the ladder at all times or use fall-arrest. Never stand on the top two steps of a ladder. Manufacturer labels should be in place, intact and clearly legible.

Construction areas regularly utilize hoists and slings to move heavy pieces of equipment and materials from one place to another.

This effort usually requires the exclusion of all personnel from the immediate area so that no one is exposed to falling material or other potential crushing injuries.

Be aware of these operations and always pay attention to barricades, warning tape, and heed the direction of workers on the ground.

HOISTS AND SLINGS

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Under most circumstances, Visitors should avoid the use of scaffolds.

While some scaffolds may be as safe as stairways in a building, others require the use of fall-protection at all times.

Your Escort will further advise you of scaffold requirements if their use cannot be avoided during your visit.

SCAFFOLDING SAFETY

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Visitors should avoid areas where hazardous materials are being used or removed.

Welding, blasting, and painting operations all produce contaminants that may be harmful if inhaled.

Asbestos and lead are frequently removed from existing structures during construction operations. This is often performed in plastic enclosures posted with the specific hazard.

Stay out of these areas.

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SAFETY

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Be aware that energized lines and equipment are being used in and around construction areas.

If your visit will involve accessing elevated areas, this may put you much closer to high power lines that can cause severe electric shock.

The improper use of electric-powered hand tools or equipment may also cause contact with hazardous energy.

Do not touch equipment either staged or in-use by other personnel, and the use of power for any reason requires the prior authorization of your Escort.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

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While SDCCD mandates that contractors keep work areas swept clean at the end of each day, construction areas during working hours are by nature full of potential trip hazards and obstacles for the unwary and untrained Visitor.

Sharp edges, blind corners and workers carrying materials are everywhere and Visitors should remain vigilant and aware of their surroundings at all times.

Do not climb over equipment or materials and do not attempt to move them. Point out any hazardous situations to your Escort.

CONSTRUCTION AREA HAZARDS

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Excavations can be extremely hazardous not only due to potential cave-in but also due to the possible presence of harmful or even explosive gases and vapors.

Excavations are often delineated with caution tape or barricades as a visual reminder of the hazard. Please respect these barriers and remain in designated areas.

Visitors should avoid approaching, and certainly never enter, a trench or excavation. Edges can be unstable and your weight could cause the ground to give way. Also, debris can easily be dislodged and cause injury to those working below.

EXCAVATIONS

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Welding, torch-cutting, grinding and similar operations can be hazardous even to passers-by, and cause injury or permanent damage to vision.

Steer clear of any of this “hot work” and never look directly at a welding operation. Serious, painful and permanent eye injury can result.

Safety glasses alone will not provide the proper protection for an observer of these operations.

HOT WORK

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Permit-Required Confined Spaces can be extremely hazardous and should be prominently posted within the construction area. Do not approach these spaces.

Visitor-status personnel are never allowed to enter permit-required confined spaces under any circumstance.

CONFINED SPACES

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In the event of a major emergency, your escort will lead the way to safety.

Do not attempt to run out of the area on your own! Remember, construction areas are full of hazards that can turn your escape into another emergency.

Your Escort is responsible for reporting any emergency situations to the appropriate construction personnel and for leading you to safety. If for any reason, your Escort is unable to phone for help or if you have become separated from the group, the emergency District Police Dispatch number is (619) 388-6405

Only use this number as a last resort. Emergency personnel may not be familiar with the specific layout of the construction area.

SECURITY AND EVACUATION PROCEDURES

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IF YOU DISCOVER A FIRE ……

Immediately inform your escort who will sound the fire alarm by activating the nearest red alarm pull station.

Only if you have become separated from your Escort should you call District Police Dispatch at extension 6405 from a campus phone outside the affected area, or (619) 388-6405 from your cell phone. Tell them you are reporting a fire. Dial 911 if you cannot remember this number and our Dispatch will be notified by Emergency Services.

Your Escort is responsible for leading you from the building or area by the nearest safe exit and proceeding to the nearest assembly point outside the area.

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DO NOT USE ELEVATORS DURING A FIRE EMERGENCY!

The diagram on the next slide represents a picture of the general work area with clearly marked exits and designated assembly areas.

In the event of an emergency, your Escort will lead you to these exits and assembly areas.

EMERGENCY EVACUATION MAP & DESIGNATED ASSEMBLY AREAS

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EMERGENCY EVACUATION MAP & DESIGNATED ASSEMBLY AREAS

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This completes your Visitor-Status training.

If you have any questions, please present them to your trainer at this time.

You will now be asked to complete a short quiz and sign a statement indicating that you understand the requirements of your Visitor-Status designation. In doing so, you acknowledge that your questions have been answered, and that you agree to abide by the requirements that have been outlined.

Thank you for your attention and your commitment to a safe visit.

Safety comes first, always!

ADMINISTER VISITOR-STATUS QUIZHAVE STUDENT SIGN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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PROMISE AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT