June 3rd Proper Lifting

Safety Topic: Watch Proper Lifting Video 

Safety Activity: Practice Proper Lifting

Keep your back as vertical as possible.
Keep the load close to you.
Straighten your back in and raise up with your head first.
Never jerk or twist your body – If you must turn; turn with your feet, not your body.
When lowering your load, bend with the knees and keep the back straight.
Wear shoes with non-slip soles.
Remember to follow these rules of lifting and you will give your back a break rather than breaking your back.
Remember: The only thing you’ll prove by lifting more than you should is that your back is a poor substitute for a forklift. Think before you lift — every time. 

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Frequency: Initial and as needed.

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May 27th Incident Prevention Reminders

Safety Topic: Reference the Incident Prevention (4) in your accident prevention plan. 

General Safety Rules

• Operate equipment only if you have been trained on it and operate it in the way the manufacturer recommends. Know the correct use of hand and power tools. Use the right tool for the job. 
• Clean up spills and remove trip hazards ASAP.
• Wear appropriate clothing: long or short sleeve shirts (no tank tops), long pants and suitable footwear. All loose clothing and hair must be tied up or secured while working around equipment. It is very dangerous to have loose clothing or hair exposed! 
• Wear safety equipment appropriate to your activity. These can include: hard hats, gloves, eye wear, ear plugs and substantial footwear. Some of these items are provided by our company.
• Keep electrical items in good repair; do not use electrical equipment while standing or kneeling on wet surfaces.
• Remove or bend-over exposed nails in lumber that has been used or removed from a structure.
• Remove all loose materials from stairs, walkways, ramps, platforms, etc.
• Do not block aisles, traffic lanes, fire exits, gangways, or stairs.
• Avoid shortcuts – use ramps, stairs, walkways, ladders, etc.
• Do not remove, deface or destroy any warnings, danger signs, or barricades; or interfere with any form of protective device or practice provided for your use or that is used by other workers.
• Keep all tools away from the edges of scaffolding, platforms, and shaft openings, etc.

Supervisor: Ask for any specific safety concerns and follow up.

Reference: WAC 296-800-140

Frequency: Initial and as needed.

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May 20th First Aid/CPR Kit Check

Safety Activity: Reference the Incident Response (5) section of your accident prevention plan, check to see that all first aid kits are in buildings, on job sites and work trucks. Also be sure these locations are updated as needed in your safety plan.

Supervisor: Make sure your first aid kits are adequately stocked with bleeding control and PPE for responders. Review the steps to control bleeding, direct pressure and tourniquets. Blood borne pathogens training is only required if your job duties require contact with potentially infectious materials.

Reference: WAC 296-155-120

Frequency: Every 2 years/Annually

Notes: First aid/CPR training 5 hours (Every 2 years) 

May 13th Safety Time Grinder Safety

Safety Activity: Watch this Safety Time Video

Supervisor: This is edu-info-tainment!  Varying your safety meetings and giving your guys something to look forward to is important!

Reference: WAC 296-155-360

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Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls at Washington State's Construction Sites May 6 – 10, 2019

It's not too late to participate in the National Safety Stand Down Week!

Check out L&I's resource page and throw in an extra, fall protection related safety meeting this week.

http://www.lni.wa.gov/Safety/Topics/AToZ/StandDown/default.asp

When you're done, you can add your company name to the website.

Be safe out there!

Kris

May 6th SDS Review

Safety Activity: Have employees gather 4 chemicals you work and review the SDS sheets.

Review pictograms, required PPE, and handling and storage requirements for each chemical.

Supervisor: Update your GHS HAZCOM plan to include these chemicals (if not already listed).

Reference: WAC 296-90-14014