Title Page
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Company
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Location(s)
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Date
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Name of Person(s) Conducting this Annual Review
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Address
CRH Life Saving Rules Audit
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Description of the terms to describe the overall impressions of the Implementation of the CRH Life Saving Rules:
a. "Excelling" is described as the company is doing everything the audit requires, AND we walked away with a best practice that other companies are not doing. An “Excelling” is going above and beyond standard practice and what other companies are doing.
b “Practicing” means that you are solid and doing well.
c. “Implementing” means that there is work to do. Lacking major components of the LSR item.
d. “Developing” means that essentially nothing has been done in this category.
1. Risk Assessment
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1.1 Each Company must have a documented Risk Assessment Policy in place and it must be communicated to all locations.
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1.2 Risk Assessment policies must specifically address non-routine tasks, work carried out by contractors and temporary employees construction work and off-site delivery procedures.
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1.3 Each company should have a process in place to evaluate and document “Risks That Kill” or other identified high hazard activities.
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1.4 Weekly toolbox talks / safety topics are discussed and a copy of this documentation kept at your site/local office.
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1.5 Site safety briefings conducted and documented with contractors when they arrive at facility.
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1.6 Temporary personnel training is provided commensurate with the risks and this training is documented.
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1.7 First aid kits are available and stocked with current products.
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1.8 Diesel fuel or gasoline IS NOT allowed to be used for any cleaning purposes at any time.
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1.9 All tanks properly labeled.
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1.10 Fire extinguishers inspected regularly with a current annual inspection.
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1.11 Risk Tolerance Factors Training has been conducted.
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1.12 Employees are trained and understand that 50 pounds is the maximum weight of any object that one employee should attempt to lift manually by themselves.
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1.13 Safety Data Sheets (for our products) are provided to the customer
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Overall impression
2. Equipment Safety
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Each location must have documented site transport rules in place, that at a minimum, address:
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2.1a Vehicle-pedestrian segregation
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2.1b Seat belt usage, speed limits
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2.2 All employees are aware of the 10-foot rule.
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2.3 Visitors and employees observed following the VPS plan.
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2.4 The following at your facility:
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a) Sign indicating where mobile phones are allowed or not allowed
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b) Sign prohibiting trucks from either entering or leaving the facility overloaded
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c) Sign/Map indicating vehicle travel routes, designated parking areas, pedestrian crossings, etc.
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d) Sign indicating speed limit
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e) In an asphalt plant, a sign is posted listing the required PPE during the loading/offloading of liquid asphalt cement
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f) In an asphalt plant, a sign is in place to warn of H2S hazards and there are measures in place to protect against it
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2.5 Mobile Equipment
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a) All equipment operators are adequately task trained prior to operating mobile equipment.
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b) Daily or pre-use inspections are documented on all equipment and off road vehicles prior to use.
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c) Powered industrial truck (lift truck/forklift/moffett) operator training is current for all qualified operators. Where applicable, trained in accordance with OSHA 1910.178 prior to operation of a forklift and at least once every 3 years.
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d) Manlift baskets are not used on forklift.
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e) All vehicle/equipment lights are working properly.
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f) Seat belts are not expired according to manufacturers recommendations.
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2.6 Company Vehicles
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a) All drivers are trained in company safe driving program (i.e. Smith System) before they drive and at least annually
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b) Motor vehicle records (MVR's) are reviewed prior to a new employee driving and at least annually.
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c) Company Minimum Driver Qualification Policy is in place (CRH or more stringent policy)
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d) Drivers have current proof of insurance card and vehicle registration
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2.7 DOT regulated vehicles (Below are federal regulations which most states have adopted. Check to ensure that these are applicable in the State(s) of the audit.)
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a) Daily or post-trip inspections are documented on all DOT-regulated vehicles (>10,000lbs).
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b) If over 10,001, drivers have a current medical card and annual inspection.
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c) If over 26,001, the fire extinguisher charged with a current annual inspection.
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2.8 The CRH Tire Policy is being adhered to.
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2.9 Seat belts are used by all contractors and operators, drivers and passengers of company vehicles and equipment.
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2.10 Keys are removed from vehicles/equipment when unattended.
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2.11 3-point of contact decal is in place on steps on equipment.
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2.12 All backup alarms are working.
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2.13 At MSHA regulated facilities, equipment/vehicle tires chocked when not in use.
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2.14 Ramps are of adequate height and edges are adequately protected.
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2.15 Company drivers have been trained in tie-down / load securement requirements for the loads they carry, as applicable.
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2.16 Employees understand and comply with mobile phone policy.
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2.17 Plant operators can demonstrate that trucks cannot be overloaded.
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2.18 Company drivers know where to find and/or how to determine the maximum weight of the vehicles they operate, as applicable, and maximum weights are strictly complied with.
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2.19 Periodic checks of vehicle weights are conducted to ensure that loads are within vehicle weight limits (Company operated vehicles).
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Overall impression
3. Isolation of Operating Machinery and Electrical Safety
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3.1 Each location must implement the CRH Lock Out/Tagout/Verify policy and it must be accessible to employees.
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3.2 Each machine component shall have written procedures for safely locking out that component and these are accessible to employees.
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3.3 Each piece of mobile equipment has written Lock Out/Tag Out procedures in place.
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3.4 All employees must be trained in the policy and all authorized employees trained in machinery specific rules for Lockout/Tag Out and this training documented.
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3.5 All authorized employees are observed at least annually by a competent person who watches them conduct a task involving lock-out/tag-out or isolation to ensure that the system is operated as per rules, and this is documented.
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3.6 All machine-specific procedures have been inspected at least annually for the correctness and to ensure equipment additions and changes have been implemented, and this inspection is documented.
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3.7 Written procedures should be developed for Close Proximity Maintenance (CPM) tasks which include a JSA outlining the planned step by step procedures.
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3.8 Switches cannot be locked in the "ON" position
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3.9 Sufficient numbers of locks, tags, hasps, etc. on site to conduct all anticipated maintenance activities. Accessible to all authorized employees.
Electrical Safety - NFPA 70E
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3.10 Arc Flash surveys should be completed by a qualified person for each facility with the corresponding electrical labels installed.
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3.11 All work over 600 volts is performed by a third party certified electrical contractor.
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3.12 Prior to working, all electrical contractors provide a letter of certification confirming that the attending electrician(s) are properly trained (NFPA 70E) to work around the respective voltage.
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3.13 All employees who troubleshoot electrical systems, perform voltage testing, operate circuit breakers with covers off or are otherwise exposed to live or potentially live circuits have been trained in NFPA 70E.
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3.14 All qualified and/or affected employees wear appropriate arc rated PPE during electrical tasks.
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3.15 All authorized employees and contractors who work on electrical equipment perform lock-out / tag-out on the energy source AND verify disconnection through use of a voltage tester.
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3.16 All electrically authorized employees have or have access to a voltage tester for verification of electrical LOTO.
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Overall impression
4. Machinery Guarding
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4.1 Each location must maintain a system for regular checking of machinery guarding.
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4.2 No machinery may be operated without all tail pulleys, pinch points, exposed shafts and exposed moving parts properly guarded.
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4.3 Pad-mounted electrical transformers, tanks, tank and containment valves, gas lines, gas containers/cylinders are located away from travel ways and adequately protected by bollard, barrier or other measures so they cannot be struck by trucks and/or mobile equipment.
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4.4 Guards should be secured in a way that a tool is required to remove them
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4.5 Conveyor return rollers within 7 feet of the ground (or an adjacent working surface) where workers may work or travel under the belt are guarded.
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Overall impression
5. Confined Space Entry
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5.1 All locations must have a documented confined space entry policy and supporting rules and safety entry procedure for each confined space identified on site.
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5.2 Employees must seek prior authorization to enter a confined space and each location must have documented entry procedures for confined space areas.
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5.3 All affected employees at each location must be trained in the confined space entry rules.
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5.4 Permits are used for entry into baghouses, cold feed bins, mixer drums, tanks, silos, etc.
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5.5 All permit-required confined spaces have signs posted at the entryway indicating "permit-required confined space".
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5.6 Completed or canceled permits are retained for at least 1 year.
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5.7 Calibration gas bottle is current (not expired).
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5.8 Confined space air tester is available and used for all permit confined space entries.
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5.9 Confined space air tester is calibrated in accordance with the manufacturer's information.
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5.10 Ladders, steps, ramps, or other safe means of egress are available for workers working in trench excavations greater than 4 feet in depth.
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5.11 Atmospheric testing is required before workers enter an excavation greater than 4 feet in depth where an oxygen deficiency or a hazardous atmosphere may be present.
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Overall impression
6. Working at Heights
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6.1 Each location should have a documented Fall Protection Policy in place with the policy either posted or accessible to all employees.
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6.2 All employees who may work at heights must be trained in the Fall Protection Policy, as well as all applicable means and methods, for preventing falls at their location and this training is documented.
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6.3 A Fall Hazard Risk Assessment must be conducted whenever employees are exposed to non-routine fall hazards and require fall protection beyond what is outlined in the Fall Protection Policy.
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6.4 Employees should be aware of the various tools and devices that can be used to help them achieve 100% fall protection such as fall protection systems, retractable lanyards, beam straps, double lanyards, etc. and such devices should be available.
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6.5 A “ladders last” approach should be always applied.
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6.6 All ladders have a visible capacity rating.
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6.7 Fall harnesses/lanyards inspections are conducted as per manufacturer specifications and documented as required.
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6.8 All ladders are in good shape and being used appropriately.
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6.9 3 Point Contact stickers or signs are positioned at the ladder ways or access points of all plants and mobile equipment.
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Overall impression
7. Lifting Operations
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7.1 Operators of cranes >2,000 lbs. in capacity should receive training including rigging and lifting training.
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7.2 Employees using lifting devices of any capacity have received training from a competent person in the use of the specific device as well as rigging and lifting training.
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7.3 All lifting equipment and implements should have their safe working load limit identified on the lifting device.
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7.4 Operators of loaders and excavators where buckets are used for lifting have received training in rigging and lifting.
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7.5 All cranes greater than 2,000 lbs. capacity are inspected annually by a qualified outside third party.
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7.6 Lifting equipment and hoists of any capacity are inspected on at least an annual basis by a competent person.
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7.7 All lifting implements such as straps, cables, and chains have their load limit identified, as applicable.
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7.8 All employees know to never use chains to pull out stuck trucks or equipment (i.e. stuck in the mud). Tow ropes, recovery straps or other devices of sufficient strength designed for this purpose should be used - never chains.
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7.9 If chains are used for lifting, they are visually inspected before each use and then monthly with a documented inspection record which includes the date of the inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and identity of the chain which was inspected.
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Overall impression
8. Underground and Overhead Utility Dangers
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8.1 A documented policy and/or risk assessment for underground and overhead work should be in place.
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8.2 A site survey for utility lines is always conducted and documented before underground work is carried out on-project.
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8.3 All employees and operators should stay a minimum of 10 feet away from power lines and spotters should be used in situations where power lines are nearby to observe and warn operators.
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Overall impression
9. Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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9.1 Documented Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Policy should be in place for all areas of operation/tasks.
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9.2 No employee will be permitted to work without the required PPE.
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9.3 Daily visual inspections of PPE use must be carried out at each location.
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9.4 Employees are wearing Class III vests.
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9.5 Contractors are informed of our PPE requirements and we observe that they are wearing it.
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9.6 If the exposure to live or potentially live electrical conductors exists, then NFPA 70E compliant PPE is made available and used.
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9.7 If an asphalt plant: All affected employees understand and adhere to the CRH Guidance and Control Strategies regarding Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) exposure and protective measures and signs are in place.
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9.8 If respirators are required to be used (other than dust masks worn on a voluntary basis) employees are medically qualified, trained and fit tested for respirator use.
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9.9 If dust masks are worn by employees on a voluntary basis, Appendix D is signed by employees.
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9.10 Arc flash gear is currently certified (gloves) and apparel matches exposure.
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Overall impression
10. Safety of Materials Under Pressure
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10.1 Facility compressed air systems should have a current certification.
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10.2 Employees should be trained on all applicable safe operating procedures (i.e. loading/unloading ).
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10.3 Regular documented checks of pressure relief systems on pressurized conveying systems are conducted by a competent person at your facility/location, as applicable.
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10.4 Compressed gas tanks are separated and stored properly.
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10.5 Are employees aware that compressed air should not be used for cleaning personnel or clothing, and that compressed air used for cleaning other surfaces or objects must be regulated down to less than 30 psi?
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10.6 Pressurized systems should be fitted with proper relief systems including check valves etc.
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Overall impression
11. Blasting Operations
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11.1 CRH Blasting Policy is implemented.
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11.2 All personnel at the site have documented training on the site specific blasting rules.
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11.3 All personnel involved in blasting operations have documented training on the CRH Blasting Policy.
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11.4 All personnel involved in blasting operations have documented Blasting Awareness Training
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11.5 Blasting records must be maintained.
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11.6 Pre-blast reviews are being conducted/documented.
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Overall impression
12. Work Zone Safety
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12.1 All work zone personnel must be properly trained for their specific roles and all work zone employees should have received work zone awareness training.
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12.2 A copy of the most current MUTCD/state/local/project specific traffic control standards are immediately available for review on all projects.
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12.3 All reverse systems, echolocation systems, back-up alarms, including those of contractors, are working properly.
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12.4 An ITCP has been created and is being used to minimize backing and control the internal movement of equipment, vehicles and personnel.
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12.5 Employees are aware of the 10-foot rule when working around equipment and the 20-foot rule for safe distance for roller to paver.
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12.6 All road crews have knowledge of and understand the CRH Backer Spotter policy.
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12.7 Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) personnel and flaggers have been trained according to their duties.
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12.8 All equipment is outfitted with sufficient retro-reflective tape to be seen at night and the tape is clean and in working order.
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12.9 All equipment operating in a work zone is equipment with flashing lights as applicable.
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12.10 All work zone traffic control is inspected and documented by a competent person.
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12.11 Work zone employees are familiar with the Work Zone Intrusion Prevention Manual.
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Overall impression
13. Employee Engagement
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13.1 Employee groups where problem-solving/ risk reduction is performed by employees should be in place. (Examples: Safety Leadership Teams (SLT), Safety Committees, Event Learning Teams, LARA, etc.)
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13.2 Programs that allow employees to be engaged such as near-miss reporting, behavior observations, and mentoring of others, etc. should be in place.
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13.3 5S programs should be robust with all five elements in place.
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Overall impression
14. Contractor Safety Management
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14.1 Contractors should be evaluated using the CRH Contractor Safety Management Guide / Checklist.
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14.2 Contractors should participate in daily safety huddles (i.e. T5s) and Risk Assessments when involved in the work.
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14.3 Contractors should receive a safety induction and have appropriate oversight when working at facilities or on job sites.
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Overall impression
15. Completion
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Overall Audit Notes
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Overall Impression for all sections
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Auditor Sign Off
