Facility Safety Management

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ShowcaseEngineered SafetyPersonal ProtectionSafe MaintenanceSpotlight

Engineered SafetyPersonal ProtectionSafe MaintenanceSpotlight

What does it take to prevent workplace injuries?

Does your staff have the appropriate safety accessorize?To help ensure your employees take the necessary provide safety gear, such hard hats, ear plugs safety glasses and gloves.

Are Dangerous areas clearly identified

Even the most safety- focused people can overlook everyday risks inherent in their jobs. Warning signs or floor mats with safety messages can remind employees of potential hazards and prompt them to take necessary precautions

Are Employees visible in low – light areas?

Employee visibility is critical to workplace safety, enhanced visibility and height visibility( ANSI – compliant) uniforms offer increased visibility for people who work in low – light or hazardous environments, such as warehouses, construction sites, and areas near high speed vehicles.

Are electrical maintenance workers in flame resistance or arc- rated apparel?Anyone who installs, maintains or repairs energized electrical system could be at risk for exposure to electric arc flash. Electricians or anyone who performs electrical maintenance work, Should be outfitted with a proper safety uniforms and other personal protective equipment (PPE) based on a hazard risk assessment.

Is a first – aid kit available?

OSHA advice the first aid kit should be stored in a place where they are readily available for emergency access. To comply with ANSI Standards, first aid must contain ten required items, these items can quickly become depleted, so check first aid kits frequently to ensure these items are stock and ready for use.

The aim of European survey of enterprises on new emerging risk (ESENER) is to find out how health and safety - and particularly new and emerging risks such as psychosocial risks - are actually managed in practice in organizations of all size including micro enterprise of 5 to 10 employees.

DrugsMany workers who have taken opioid painkillers following on - the job injuries have become addicted, suffered additional injuries or fatally overdosed. As a result, courts have ordered employers and worker's compensation insurance carriers to pay for detoxification medication-assisted treatment and death benefits to surviving family members

Cell phoneThe national safety council estimates that 26 percent of crashes are caused by cell phone use. (Every single incident is preventable. that is why employers must have comprehensive policies).

Confined space in construction standard

OSHA has announced a 60 day temporary enforcement policy of its confined spaces in construction standard which becomes effective Aug. 3th 2015.

The rule requires employers to determine what kinds of space their workers are in , what hazards should be made safe, what training workers should receive and how rescue those workers if anything goes wrong.During this 60 days temporary enforcement period OSHA will not issue citations to employers.

Employers must be in compliance with either the training requirement. Of the new standard or the previous standard. OSHA estimates the confined spaces rule could protect nearly 800 construction workers a year from serious injuries and reduce life threatening hazards.

Safety entry requirementsThe new confined standard includes several requirements for safe entry preparing before workers can enter a confined space, employers must provide pre-entry planning

What is a Confined Space?Is large enough and so configured that an employee can enter bodily and perform work;Has limited or restricted means of entry or exit;

Examples of Confined Spaces:

TanksBoilersSewersPipes

WeldingGeneral Hazards of welding include:Electrical HazardsHarmful Fumes Heat and Light RadiationFire and Explosions

Eye Wash

General RequirementsANSI Z358.1-1998 – Emergency Eyewash & Shower Equipment

Where emergency washing facilities are needed, they must be readily available andaccessible as follows:

Free from obstructions or obstacles

Can be reached in 10 seconds or less

Function properly Free from obstructions or obstacles

Can be reached in 10 seconds or less

Function properly

Required where there is the potential for an employee’s eyes to be exposed to corrosives, strong irritants, or toxic chemicals.

Eyewash must irrigate and flush botheyes simultaneously and allow the user to hold the eyes open with both hands

Approved Portable EyewashPortable eyewashes can be used where there is no plumbing.

Must meet same standards as plumbed eyewash.

Must contain at least 6 gallons of water.

Make sure they meet ANSI standards

Emergency ShowersRequired if there is a potential for substantial portions of the body to come into contact with corrosives, strong irritants, or toxic chemicals.

Must provide 20 gallons per minute for at least 15 minutes.

Appropriate Water Temperature

Water temperature should be moderated to prevent additional harm from scalding or hypothermia.

Most people cannot tolerate flushing their eyes with ice-cold water for 15 minutes.

Any temperature compatible with extended flushing is O.K

Working safely on aerial work platformsMust use the limitations of controls in the platforms.Control labels instructions and warning on the machine.Rules of the employer and government regulationsUse approved fall protection device if requiredMeans to avoid the hazards of unprotected electrical conductorsEnough knowledge of the mechanical operation.

Start with a pre – start inspection

Before starting we should determine if the machine is safe during a pre - start inspection personal protective equipment the pre - start should include check level oil, hydraulic oil, anti-freeze, batteries, Etc.

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