Material Testing @ The LAB

• Date of assessment:

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• Assessment performed by:

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• 1. Utilize heat resistant gloves

• 2. Employ SWP 5 – EXTREME TEMPERATURES

• 3. Dispose of materials at approved location.

• 4. Utilize SWP 11 – PROLONGED REPETATIVE MOTION while using the Marshall Hammer.

• 5. Avoid throwing the hammer, tap the hammer to the top of device and release, keep fingers clear at all times

• 6. Wear face/eye and hearing protection

• 7. Employ SWP - 15 – SAW OPERATION

• 8. Utilize tongs and welding gloves to place basket in the NCAT oven.

• 10. Do an equipment check. • Vehicle equipped with safety light on roof. • Fluorescent vest • Other PPE when required (boots, hardhat, safety glasses etc.) • Radios • Pencil and log book • Calculator • Measuring equipment (if necessary)

• 11. Wear all other required PPE (boots, safety glasses, hard hat) as per supervisor’s orders.

• 1. Ensure you are conversant with emergency evacuation.

• 2. Ensure proper type of fire extinguisher is available.

• 3. Ensure that all electrical cords are in good condition and are not overloaded.

• 4. Dispose of tested materials in a manner acceptable to the leaser.

• 5. Ensure the lab is locked when leaving unattended.

• 6. Hearing protection shall be employed when operating the asphalt saw, Marshall Hammer and any instance where levels exceed 85 dB for an 8 hour period.

• 7. Avoid unnecessary exposure to high temperatures.

• 8. Gloves shall be worn when handling heated materials, including but not limited to: asphalt pans, asphalt spatulas, thermometers, heated gravel pans or Marshall Molds.

• 9. Utilize air conditioning/open windows when lab temperatures are uncomfortable.

• 10. Alternate hands when performing repetitive tasks (ie. Marshall hammer)

• 11. Take breaks as necessary.

• 12. Approved safety equipment such as glasses or face shields and hearing protection must be worn. All loose fitting clothing to be removed or secured when operating the asphalt saw.

• 13. Equipment shall be inspected and maintained as per the Manufacturer’s specifications.

• 14. Report deficiencies/damage to Supervisor.

• 15. Damaged equipment, tools or materials shall be noted, tagged as ‘DO NOT USE’ and placed in the storage garage. Fill out Damaged Equipment form.

• 16. Defective tools shall be discussed at monthly health & safety meetings

Hazard assessment and control

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  • Weather condition
  • Wildlife
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  • awkward body positions
  • slips/trips
  • noise in area
  • dust/mist/fumes
  • tools and equipments
  • extreme temperatures
  • other workers in the area
  • ETC

• LIKELIHOOD

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• SEVERITY:

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• DATE IMPLEMENTED:

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• Hazards:

  Select Traffic volume Weather condition Wildlife spill potential awkward body positions slips/trips noise in area dust/mist/fumes tools and equipments extreme temperatures other workers in the area ETC

  • Traffic volume
  • Weather condition
  • Wildlife
  • spill potential
  • awkward body positions
  • slips/trips
  • noise in area
  • dust/mist/fumes
  • tools and equipments
  • extreme temperatures
  • other workers in the area
  • ETC

• LIKELIHOOD

  highly likely

  might happen

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• SEVERITY:

  critical

  major

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• Plans to eliminate/ control:

• DATE IMPLEMENTED:

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• Hazards:

  Select Traffic volume Weather condition Wildlife spill potential awkward body positions slips/trips noise in area dust/mist/fumes tools and equipments extreme temperatures other workers in the area ETC

  • Traffic volume
  • Weather condition
  • Wildlife
  • spill potential
  • awkward body positions
  • slips/trips
  • noise in area
  • dust/mist/fumes
  • tools and equipments
  • extreme temperatures
  • other workers in the area
  • ETC

• LIKELIHOOD

  highly likely

  might happen

  unlikely

• SEVERITY:

  critical

  major

  medium

  low

• Plans to eliminate/ control:

• DATE IMPLEMENTED:

  Date

• Hazards:

  Select Traffic volume Weather condition Wildlife spill potential awkward body positions slips/trips noise in area dust/mist/fumes tools and equipments extreme temperatures other workers in the area ETC

  • Traffic volume
  • Weather condition
  • Wildlife
  • spill potential
  • awkward body positions
  • slips/trips
  • noise in area
  • dust/mist/fumes
  • tools and equipments
  • extreme temperatures
  • other workers in the area
  • ETC

• LIKELIHOOD

  highly likely

  might happen

  unlikely

• SEVERITY:

  critical

  major

  medium

  low

• Plans to eliminate/ control:

• DATE IMPLEMENTED:

  Date

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