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WEEKLY ACCIDENT REVIEW
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The week of September 9, 2013 Southland Industries reported no new injuries. Please continue to work safely, report hazards to your foremen, and pre-task plan your work so we can make 2013 our safest year!
WEEKLY TOPIC
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HOW NOISE CAN HURT YOU:
- We all work in noisy conditions at times
- Too much noise exposure can hurt you. It can cause you to miss important safety instructions, result in stress and lead to hearing loss
- Prolonged exposure to noise can result in permanent hearing loss
- Even if you are exposed to loud noise for a short time you may temporarily lose your hearing
SOME EXAMPLES OF LOUD NOISE:
- Noise is measured in a term called "decibels"
- Noise that is more than 85 decibels can affect your hearing if you work around it more than 8 hours a day
- Some examples of 85 decibels if noise are air hammers, hammer drills, or chops saws
- if you use power tools for more than 1 hour a day without hearing protection, you may damage your hearing
HOW TO TELL IF NOISE IS HURTING YOU:
- You may have a problem if you hear ringing or other noises in your ears, cannot hear people when they talk to you, or cannot hear high-pitched or soft sounds.
YOU CAN PROTECT YOUR HEARING:
- One good way to protect your hearing is to wear ear plugs when you are exposed to loud noise. These reduce noise when inserted properly into your ears.
- Wearing ear muffs is another good way to protect your hearing. These cover your entire ear.
- Ear plugs and ear muffs come with a "noise reduction rating" or NRR. Be sure your hearing protection has an NRR of at least 25.
WEARING EARPLUGS AND EARMUFFS:
- Wash your hands before you insert earplugs or put on ear muffs.
- Check for cracks or other damage. report any problems to your supervisor, and get different hearing protection.
- Check the manufacturer's instructions.
- Foam ear plugs are usually inserted by rolling each plug into a thin cylinder, then compressing it before inserting it. Hold it there until it expands.
- Be sure your hearing protection fits comfortably, and is not too loose or too tight.
OPPORTUNITY FOR IMPROVEMENT
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Opportunities for improvement are ALWAYS welcome! Use the Opportunity for Improvement template on iAuditor to submit.
JOBSITE SAFETY CHECKLIST
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Select date
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Job Name:
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Job Number:
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Checked By:
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Signature:
1. RECORDKEEPING
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a. Notices, Posters (5-in1, OSHA Notice, Payroll)
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b. Emergency Contacts
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c. OSHA 300 Log
2. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
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a. In use: Safety glasses, Hard hats, Work boots, Gloves
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b. Face shields or goggles used for overhead work
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c. Respirators available
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d. Welding screens
3. FIRST AID KITS
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a. Available in gang box and job site trailer
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b. Stocked adequately with gloves, bandages, and antiseptics
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c. CPR and First Aid trained personnel
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d. Medical facility location and contact information communicated
4. SCAFFOLDS
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a. Competent person certified
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b. Scaffold grade planking
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c. Fall protection
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d. Clear of debris / trash
5. LADDERS
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a. Free from defects with safety feet, blocked, cleated, or otherwise secured.
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b. Straight ladders at 1:4 pitch
6. CYLINDERS
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a. Capped, stored in an upright position
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b. Oxygen / Acetylene properly separated
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c. Empty gas cylinders marked
7. TOOLS / EQUIPMENT
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a. Inspected to ensure safe operating condition
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b. Hand tools free from defects
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c. Unsafe / Unusable tools / equipment tagged "Do Not Use"
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d. Tools / Equipment properly guarded
8. HOUSEKEEPING
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a. Maintained
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b. Aisles and exit ways clear with 24" clearance
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c. Work areas uncluttered and debris removed
9. ELECTRICAL
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a. Electrical equipment grounded
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b. Tools double insulated
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c. Cords in good condition
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d. Electrical panels covered if energized
10. FALL PROTECTION
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a. Guard rails, mid rails, toe boards
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b. Fall restraint systems
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c. Open sides floors or platforms equipped with standard railing
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d. Openings (interior / perimeter) properly barricaded or covered
11. FIRE PREVENTION
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a. Flammable and explosive materials stored safely
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b. Adequate number of fire extinguishers available with tags and clips
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c. Vehicles and mobile equipment provided with extinguishers
12. EXCAVATIONS
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a. Over 4 ft shored, benched, or sloped as required
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b. Steps or ladders at 25 ft intervals
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c. Competent person on site
13. HAZARD COMMUNICATION
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a. MSDS and Labels available
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b. Employees briefed on HAZCOM
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c. HAZCOM information poster posted
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d. Employees familiar with MSDS books and their location
COMMENTS
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PRE-TASK PLAN
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