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