July 8th Fall Protection Equipment Inspection

Safety Activity: Inspect all Fall Protection Equipment, Ropes, Harnesses and connections per the manufacturer's recommendations.  Document the inspection on a form or the actual harness if it has a tag.

Supervisor: Order new equipment for your employees as needed/found out during this activity.

Reference: WAC 296-155-24605

Frequency: Before each use and per the manufacturer's recommendation.

Notes: Contact Kris at nicasaftey@gmail.com for recommendations on fall protection equipment if needed.

July 1st Fall Protection Awareness Month

Safety Activity: Watch 20 minute safety video "Don't Hit the Ground"

Supervisor: Review Fall Protection (12) section of Safety Plan.

Reference: WAC 296-155-24621

Frequency: Initial and as needed

Notes: Competent person training is required for those who setup fall protection systems. If needed contact Kris at nicasaftey@gmail.com to schedule training.

June 24th Run, Hide, Fight

Safety Activity:  Watch Run, Hide, Fight

Supervisor: Discuss workplace violence and ways to escape active shooters.

June 17th Hierarchy of Controls

Safety Activity: Watch this 3 minute video on the Hierarchy of Controls

Safety Topic: Administrative Controls: Are procedures for safe work methods that reduce the duration, frequency, or severity of exposure to a hazard. Administrative controls include gradual introduction to work, regular recovery pauses, job rotation, job design and maintenance and housekeeping. One example would be redesigning a job that normally requires two hours of continuous handling, to include a five-minute recovery period (performing housekeeping duties with little or no manual handling) for every 15 minutes of continuous handling.

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Frequency: Initial and as needed.

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June 10th Equipment Safety

Safety Activity:  Choose one piece of company equipment and review the manufacturer's safety rules.  Focus on pinch points, caught in between, struck by, electrocution, and fall hazards associated with the piece of machinery.

Alternate Class: Show how to safely handle LPG tanks.

Supervisor: Choose key equipment and review safety features and requirements.

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Frequency: Initial and as needed.

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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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