September 23rd Cord Management

Safety Topic: Electrical Cord Safety 

• Ground Fault Interrupters (GFI) shall be used (installed at the outlet/source) with all extension cords on construction sites.
• Cords are to be suspended above active working/walking areas whenever possible.
• Any unused lengths of cord must be neatly coiled (or on a reel) and placed out of pathways to prevent tripping hazards.

Activity: Inspect all extension and tool cords.

Supervisors: Make sure your employees have access to GFCI adapter and pigtail cords.  

Safety Question: What does GFI stand for? 

Reference: WAC 296-800-28030 and WAC 296-800-28040

Frequency: As needed.

September 16th LockOut/ TagOut

Safety Activity: Practice and actual lockout tagout situtaion using LOTO equipment

Safety Topic: Review  "Lock Out/ Tag Out" (14) of Company Safety Plan.

Supervisor: Set up props and equipment for practicing a realistic lockout/ tagout situation.

Reference: WAC 296-155-429

Frequency: Initial and as needed.

September 19th (Alternative) Welding Safety

Safety Activity: Watch Hot Work Accidents video CSB "Dangers of Hot Work" (approx. 14 minutes)

Reference: WAC 296-24-680 and WAC 296-62-08003.

Frequency: Initial and as needed.

Note: Additional training may be required WELDING AND HEXAVALIUM CHROMIUM.