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Section 12: Head, Eye, Face, Hearing, Foot, Hand, Etc. PPE
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12.1 Head protection meets applicable OSHA/ANSI standards and meets specifications for jobs performed.<br>Criteria:<br>* Head protection hazard assessment for system positions are completed.<br>* Hard hat suspension systems are in good condition.<br>* Electric utility worker head protection is free of decals or decorations as per manufacturer recommendations which may affect the dielectric protection.<br><br>ref: 1910.135(a)
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12.2 Eye and face protection meets applicable OSHA/ANSI standards and hazard assessment specifications for jobs performed. <br>Criteria: <br>* Clear and tinted safety glasses are issued to all applicable employees.<br>* Eye protection not in use is properly stored.<br>* Eye and face protection in use and is in good condition.<br><br>ref: 1910.133(a) and (b)<br><br>
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12.3 Noise hazard assessments for equipment and areas are completed.<br>Criteria:<br>* Noise hazard signs, "Hearing Protection Required", are posted in areas and on equipment where protection is needed.<br>* Noise exposure measurement records are available.<br><br>ref: 1910.95(m)
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12.4 Hearing protection meets applicable OSHA/ANSI standards, hazard assessment, specifications for jobs performed, and exposure level needs. <br>Criteria:<br>* Multiple types of hearing protection are available for optimum individual fit and comfort.<br>* When in use, hearing protection is worn in the most effective manner.<br>* When not in use, hearing protection is properly stored. <br><br>ref: 1926.101<br>
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12.5 Protective footwear meets applicable OSHA/ANSI standards and specifications for jobs being performed.<br>Criteria:<br>* Protective footwear hazard assessments have been performed.<br>* Protective footwear in use will provide the protection needed.<br><br>ref: 1910.136
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12.6 Hand protection meets applicable OSHA/ANSI standards and specifications for jobs being performed.<br>Criteria:<br>* A hand protection hazard assessment has been performed.<br>* The hand protection provided is suitable for utility work hazards.<br><br>ref: 1910.138
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12.7 Are protective safety chaps issued and/or available to affected employees who use chain saws?<br><br>ref: 1910.266(d)(1)(iv)
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12.8 Reflective Vests - Are safety/reflective traffic vests issued to employees and in good condition?<br>
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12.9 Interviewed employees can explain when these personal protective items shall be worn, the criteria for proper use, and care needed to keep these items in good condition. <br>
Section 12: Summary
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12.10 The overall evaluation of the onsite field observation team for this section of the assessment is as follows:<br>Criteria: <br>* Strong performance - Questions evaluated as exceeds or satisfies all requirements.<br>* Satisfactory performance - Questions evaluated as satisfies all requirements, could be a small number evaluated as exceeds.<br>* Generally satisfactory with minor areas for improvement - Questions evaluated as satisfies all or most requirements, improvement areas are minor<br>* Key attention areas for improvement - Questions evaluated as partially satisfies or fails to satisfy requirements in important improvement areas<br>
IAEC Safety Personnel Signature
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John Dvorak
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Matt Pociask
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Jim Wolfe
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Scott Meinecke
