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Safe Work Procedures

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Safe Work Practices Manual

Safe Work ProcedureTable of Contents

*Sign & fax the Employee Safe Work Procedure Sign-Off Sheet, at the end of this document,once you have read and understood Sections 1-79. Click the links below for rapidaccess to each section.

1. 5 Point harness 2. Air Compressor Maintenance and Inspection 3. Air Equipment Setup 4. Air Nailing Equipment 5. Air Ride Seat Adjustment 6. Amperage testing on Energized Equipment 7. Backing procedure 8. Battery Boosting 9. Boom Up Boom Down Procedure 10. Cable Pulling 11. Cable Replacement 12. Chain Saw Operating 13. Changing Over – Current Protection 14. Conduit Installation 15. Confined Space Entry 16. Construction Labourers 17. Cordless Drill 18. Crane Assembly – 2250 Manitowoc 19. Crane – Operation 20. Crane – Tandem Lift 21. Cutting Galvanized Metal22. Elevating Work Platform 23. Emergency Procedure – Electrical Shock 24. Emergency Procedure – Injury 25. Excavation and Trenching 26. Explosive Actuated Fastening Gun 27. Eye Wash Station Use 28. Fall Protection 29. Fire and Use of Fire Extinguisher 30. First Aid 31. Foreign Line Crossing 32. Fuelling of Equipment and Vehicles 33. Grinding – Bench 34. Grinding – Portable 35. Grinding – Wheel Changing

36. Grouting Procedure for Hollowcore 37. Guardrails 38. Hack Saw 39. Hand Saws 40. Hearing Protection Use 41. High – Low Voltage Lines 42. Hoarding 43. Hollow Core Erection 44. Hook Suspended Man Basket 45. Hot Work 46. Housekeeping 47. Hydro-Vac 48. Illumination & Fixed Temporary Lighting 49. Ladder – Extension Ladder Climbing Procedure 50. Ladder – Extension Ladder Inspection Procedure 51. Ladder – Extension Ladder Set –up 52. Lifting Procedure 53. Lock Out – Tag Out54. Lock Out – Tag Out – Electrical Systems 55. Mitre Saw – Blade Changing 56. Office Safety 57. Outrigger Procedure 58. Oxy Acetylene Cylinder Replacement 59. Power Drill Usage 60. Pre-Cast Balconies 61. Pre-Cast Welding Procedure - Balconies 62. Propane Heater Operation 63. Rigging Operation 64. Scaffold Safety 65. Semi Truck Maintenance 66. Site Inspections 67. Skid Steer Operation 68. Skill Saw/Circular Saw Usage 69. Steel Erection 70. Table Saw Usage 71. Truck and Trailer Operation 72. Truss Assembly 73. Truss – Hoisting Section 74. Truss – Right Stand-Up 75. Underground Cables and Trenching 76. Underground Operations 77. Voltage Testing for Voltage on Energized Lines

78. Welding 79. Working Near Power Lines 80. Employee Safe Work Procedure Sign-Off

REPORT ALL HAZARDOUS SITUATIONS TO YOUR SUPERVISOR

5 Point Harness Inspection

Written By : Tara Barrs

Approved By: Patrick Szypowski

Created: 2010-22-12 Location: Manitoba

Reviewed by Worker Rep/WSH

Committee: Terri Campbell

Jerry Pacl

This work practice will be

reviewed anytime the task,

equipment or materials change

at a minimum of every 3 years

Hazards Present Personal Protective Equipment Additional Training

• Falls From Heights

• Injuries Due to Falling

• Harness

• Lanyard

• Safety Boots

• Hard Hat

• Safety Glasses

• Fall Protection Training

Procedure:

1. Check harness daily before use

2. Check connecting linkage and straps

3. Check snap hook on the line; it must be self-locking

4. Put on harness

5. Adjust straps so the harness is properly fitted to the worker

6. Snap hook is to be fastened to a lifeline or a secure anchor point


Air Compressor: Inspection and Maintenance











• Falling Compressor

• Flying Hoses

• Pressurized Air

• Safety Glasses

• Hard Hat

• Hearing Protection

• Safety Boots

• Gloves

• Needed Per Equipment

Being Used

Tools required:

Wrench

Materials Required

Motor Oil as per manufacturer’s recommendations

Lubricant for automatic oiler

Procedure:

1. Unplug Compressor

2. Remove excess air from tanks


3. Bleed from bottom of tanks to remove any moisture in tank

4. Check oil levels in motor, top-off as required

5. Check oil level in oiler, top-off as required

6. Check all connections and couplers

7. Check for cracked or bulging hoses and replace as necessary

8. Ensure all gauges are in working order

9. Ensure pressure relief valve is working properly

10. Ensure electrical cord is in good repair


Air Equipment Set Up












• Flying Hoses

• Pressurized Air

• Safety Glasses

• Hard Hat


• Safety Boots


Being Used

SETUP

Check equipment list for the following requirements

• Level the compressor

• Check full level of the compressor

• Check compressor to see if it will start

• Visually check all air hoses (2” bull at ¾ supply) for damage before using

• Bull-noses must be hooked to the compressor last

• Manifold location – hook-up the hose from the manifold to the compressor

• Suspend bull-noses out of the way, where possible

• Complete each connection before continuing to the next connection (whip deck, etc.)

• Check that valves are in place on all manifold outlets.

• Hook-up ¾” airlines, shut off valves, ensure safety clips at all Chicago fitting

• Check for the oil in the oilers and make sure that it is installed in correct direction

• Ensure that no oiler is on line to fresh air equipment


DAILY

• Check fuel and oil levels of the compressor

• Check lines turn off valves on manifold

• Check oilers for oil levels and damage

• Drain hoses and manifold of water

• Ensure compressor is shutdown when not required


Air Nailing Equipment - Inspection












• Flying Hoses

• Pressurized Air

• Safety Glasses

• Hard Hat


• Safety Boots


Being Used

Purpose: The purpose of this procedure is to explain the step-by-step instructions for the inspection and

maintenance of air nailing equipment.

Tools Required

Alan wrench

Crescent Wrench

Procedure

1. Check all alan screws to make sure they are tight

2. Add 2 drops of oil to the gun through the connector

3. Check all guards to ensure they are in place

4. Check all coupler for working condition


Air Ride Seat Adjustment

Written By : Dean Hager


Created:2010-11-19 Location: Manitoba



Jerry Pacl






• Pinch Points

• Vehicle Damage

• Crushing injury

• Serious Injury

• Spinal Injury

• Gloves • Safe-T-Disc

• Vehicle Operators

Manual

• Safety Manual

Procedure:

1. Ensure parking brake is set for tractor and trailer

2. Deflate seat so as to “bottom out” seat completely

3. Inflate seat so that legs are at a 90° angle and position is comfortable and pedal access is not

compromised

4. Ensure that view is not obstructed by visor or steering wheel due to seat height

5. Adjust seat distance from steering wheel for proper driving position

6. Check mirror adjustments to ensure proper mirror location for all blind spots

***Note: Never adjust air ride seat while vehicle is in motion and ensure seat is

bottomed out before adjusting***


Amperage Testing on Energized Equipment Operating at

Voltages of 750v or Less











• Electrical Shock

• Burns

• Cuts and Lacerations

• Hard Hat

• Safety Glasses

• Safety Boots

• Gloves

• Electrical Circuit Testing

Tool or equipment required:

Basic Hand Tools, Amprobe Ammeter

Procedure:

1. Remove cover or plate of equipment junction box, panel or switch.

2. Observe wires to determine test location (avoid bare bussing or wires).

3. Test for voltage using appropriate job procedure.

4. Check name plate of device or equipment to determine expected amperage reading and set

ammeter to the appropriate range.

5. Place clamp of ammeter around a single conductor feeding the load to be tested.

6. Test each wire individually (3 phase load = 3 wires).


7. When tests are complete replace all covers and plates.

8. Care should be taken not to contact any bare wire or bussing and not pinch any wires.


Backing Procedure











• Vehicles

• Pedestrians

• Structures and Objects

• Seat Belt • Drivers Licence

*** Avoid backing whenever possible!! Always park so your first move is forward!!***

Procedure:

1. Circle-check your vehicle.

2. Always look back.

3. Wear Seat Belt

4. Check clearances (front, back, side, overhead).

5. Sound horn FREQUENTLY (even if equipped with back up alarm).

6. Back slowly (never at a speed faster than a brisk walk).

7. Use a guide whenever possible:


a. If you lose sight or eye contact with guide or employee, STOP immediately and locate

that person before proceeding.

b. If parked or stopped always use proper parking procedures:

i. Set brake.

ii. Transmission in appropriate gear.


Battery Boosting











• Fires

• Explosions

• Burns

• Acids

• Eye Injuries

• Cuts

• Pinch Points

• Hard Hat


• Safety Glasses

• Gloves

• Protective Clothing

• Safety Boots

• Safe Work Procedure for

Boosting Batteries

Procedure:

A battery can be safety jumped using the procedures outlined below. Otherwise there is a danger of

the battery exploding and spraying sulfuric acid over anyone nearby.

*** Extinguish all cigarettes and flames***

1. Place the two cars so the battery cables reach. Make sure the cars are not touching which would

“ground” the two cars together. Shift both cars into neutral, or park and set the parking brake.

Turn off ignition and all accessories.


2. Make sure the batteries are the same voltage (six volt batteries have three filter vents; 12 volt

batteries have six). If 12 volt and six volt batteries are connected, the smaller 6 volt battery

would be damaged. It could explode.

3. Remove filter caps and top up batteries with water. If necessary do not try to start a care with a

frozen battery. If the battery is low or dry, the surge could buckle the plates.

4. If the battery has capped vent holes, remove caps to lessen chance of pressure build up of

hydrogen gas. Cover vent holes with a cloth so that no one is splashed with acid in case of

explosion.

5. Identify the positive terminal of both batteries. These are colored red, or have a “+”, “P” or

“POS” written on the battery case, post or clamp.

6. Attach one jumper cable between the two positive terminals.

7. Attach one end of the second jumper cable to the negative terminal of the booster battery and

the other end to some part of the engine in the car being started. This final connection should

be a least a foot from the battery (to avoid sparks which could cause an explosion) and must be

on a piece of metal that is not painted, chrome-plated, heavily rusted or coated with grease.

The likelihood of spark when connecting the cables comes with the last connection which completes

the circuit

1. Try to start the car. If it fails to start immediately, start the car holding the booster battery so it will

not run down.

2. After the car with the discharged battery is running normally, remove the cable connection at the

engine block first, then the other end of the same cable from the booster battery. The reason for

removing from the block first is the same as previously stated - breaking the circuit is when you might

have a spark and you want to be distant from the source of volatile gases. Then remove the negative

from the booster battery. Finally, disconnected positive from booster and positive from car being

started

Note: Some vehicles have an opposite polarity system - that is, positive is ground and negative is live. In

this case, reverse the jumping procedure, connecting the negative terminals first. Then connect the

positive terminal of the booster battery with the engine block of the car with the positive ground.

Most new cars are equipped with computerized ignition and often state that you should not use this

vehicle for jump starting. This is because if hooked up incorrectly or if the car being started revs up when

you are still attached, the damage to the system could be costly. The safe alternative would e to

disconnect the booster battery only


Boom-Down/Boom-Up Procedure





Committee: Jim Pare

Scott Tuck






• Slips Trips and Falls


• Pinch Points

• Crush Injuries


• MSI Injuries

• Hard Hat


• Safety Glasses

• High Visibility Clothing

• Gloves

• Safety Boots

• Fall Arrest Equipment

• Job Hazard Analysis

• Fall arrest Training

• Crane Operator

Certification

• Signalman Training

Boom-Down Procedure:

1. Perform Job Hazard Analysis

2. Have tool box meeting with entire crew, and any other trades that may be affected.

3. Ensure all paths or roadways are that may be obstructed by boom of crane are blocked off with

tape or barricades to prevent through traffic


4. If boom down procedure is to take place at night there must be adequate lighting to ensure that

no hazards will be contacted, the area must be inspected during daylight to ensure there are no

overhead wires or structures that could be contacted.

5. Check and clear all hazards within 5 feet of crane boom

6. Ensure there no hydro wires or aerial hazards that will be contacted during boom down process

7. Use a designated signalman and ensuring excellent communication either with hand signals or

radio communication

8. Begin booming down crane; crane is to be boomed down at a slow speed.

9. When crane is at 15° angle to ground operator will stop booming down, operator will then relay

message to signalman that boom down is paused.

10. The signalman will then do a complete walk around the boom to ensure that when the boom is

lowered there will be no equipment, personnel, or structures etc. that will be contacted.

11. Once signalman has done walk around and any hazards have been removed, signalman will give

the all clear to operator who will then lower the boom down to ground.

12. Signalman will perform circle check around crane and boom, if there is any damage or contact

with equipment personnel or structures etc. it must be reported to supervisor/foreman and Litz

supervisor. If there is alternate safety personnel for a prime contractor the incident must be

reported to them as well.

Boom-Up Procedure:

1. Perform Job Hazard Analysis

2. Have tool box meeting with entire crew

3. Ensure all paths or roadways are that may be obstructed by boom of crane are blocked off with

tape or barricades to prevent through traffic

4. Check and clear all hazards within 5 feet of crane boom

5. If boom up procedure is to take place at night there must be adequate lighting to ensure that no

hazards will be contacted, the area must be pre-inspected that day during daylight to ensure

there are no overhead wires or structures that could be contacted.

6. Ensure that any outriggers, boom butt cylinders, or any other safety devices are used according

to manufacturers specifications

7. The signalman and operator will walk the length of the boom, checking to ensure that there are

no tools, debris, or defects prior to boom-up and will sign off on the Job Hazard analysis stating

that they have inspected the boom.

8. Ensure there are no hydro wires or aerial hazards that will be contacted during boom up

process

9. Use a designated signalman and ensuring excellent communication either with hand signals or

radio communication

10. Signalman will direct the operator to commence the boom up procedure.

11. When boom up procedure is complete a final inspection of the area will be performed by

signalman if there is any damage or contact with equipment personnel or structures etc. it must


be reported to supervisor/foreman and Litz supervisor. If there is alternate safety personnel for

a prime contractor the incident must be reported to them as well.


Cable Pulling











• Pinched or Cut Fingers

• Scrapes or Bruises

• Tugger Could fall

• Broken Hand

• Safety Boots

• Gloves

• Safety Glasses

• Safety Vest

• Hard Hat

• Company Safety Rules

• Company Safety Policies

Tools:

Tugger, Rope, Kellem Grip

Materials:

Tie wire, Tape, Wire Lubricant

Procedure:

1. Attach kellem grip to cable

2. Pull rope through raceway

3. Attach rope to kellem grip

4. Attach tugger to permanent structure

5. Attach rope to tugger

6. Pull cable


Cable Replacement











General Plant

• Fire

• Explosive Areas

• Poisonous Gas

Manholes

• Explosive Gases

• Poisonous Gases

• Electrical Shock/Burns

• Fall (entry/exit)

Transformer and Switchgear

• Electrical Shock/Burns

All electrical shocks can be fatal

• Safety Boots

• Gloves

• Safety Glasses

• Safety Vest

• Hard Hat

Tools

Voltage tester

Electrical hand tools


Scope of work

• Mobilize equipment and tools in assigned contractor space

• Preset 5kv cable on the reel at the warehouse

• Pull owner supplied 3 conductor 350mcm cable from below substation SS-5 through manholes

25EMH6 and 25EMH7 to plant 50 transformers (50-TXO-001A-LC5A) location

• De-energize and lockout substation SS-5kv switchgear. Enter the cable from below the

switchgear, prepare stress cones , test cable and terminate to 5kv switchgear # 63-SGR-601 Cell

A3

• Re-energize plant 50 transformer with the new feeder in parallel to the existing feeder

• De-mobilize the worksite

Procedure:

1. Isolate device and power supply

2. Lock off power supply

3. Remove defective device

4. Install replacement device

5. Remove lock out

6. Re-energize power supply


Chain Saw Operating Procedure











• Injury/Death From

Falling Objects

• Strains and Sprains

• Toxic Chemicals Gas and

Oil

• Flying Debris

• Cuts Lacerations From

Blade of Saw

• Safety Boots

• Safety Glasses

• Face Shield

• Gloves

• Chain Saw Chaps or

Pants

• Hard Hat


• Chain Saw Training

Procedure:

Before operating chainsaw

All employees, prior to operating a chain saw must demonstrate competency in safe handling

procedures or receive proper instruction from their supervisor

1. Check fuel and bar oil

2. Check chain to ensure that it is not dull rusty or overly loose or tight


3. Adjust the chain to the proper tension to tight heating or break, to loose it could come off

4. Engage the chain break

5. Prior to starting saw check the material to be cut for any nails or debris that may damage the

saw blade or cause the saw to kick back

6. If possible raise the material to be cut off the ground so the blade doesn’t dig into the ground,

and get damaged

7. Start the saw turn power switch to the on position choke and pull cord

8. Disengage the chain brake and ensure that the chain oil is lubricating the chain. If it is not, turn

the saw off and immediately report the defect to your supervisor. Defective tools that cannot be

repaired immediately must be tagged out of service with a “Do Not Operate” tag.

Instructions

1. Wear the proper PPE

2. Inspect chain to make sure nothing is caught and chain is tight

3. Hold the saw firmly on the ground with chain away from body and clear of obstructions

4. Use quick sharp motion when pulling on the starting cord

5. Make sure saw idles without chain turning

6. Run saw at top speed and kick in chain break to make sure it works

7. Stop saw adjust or repair if needed

3 Basic Cuts

Cutting with a Pulling Chain

1. The safest and easiest method. This cut is made with the bottom of the bar

2. The saw will pull away from you and towards wood due to the direction of the rotating chain

3. Cut at full throttle

Cutting with Pushing Chain

1. This cut is made with the top of the bar so the saw is going to push away from the wood and

towards you

2. Hold the saw into the wood

3. Be careful not to pull the saw into yourself when the cut is completed

4. Beware of kickback


The Bore Cut

1. This cut is made with the nose bar and is the most dangerous cut you can make. Kick Back often

occurs

2. Start the cut using the tip of the bar at the 4 to 5 o’clock position. Cut into the log about the

depth of the bar; next align the saw in the direction you wish to bore. With the saw at full

throttle, push bar into the wood

3. If possible support the saw against your leg


Changing Over-Current Protection or Live Equipment











• Live Electricity

• Burn or Fatal Shock

• Safety Glasses

• Hard Hat


• Safety Boots

• Gloves

• Voltage Tester

• Voltage Tester

Tools Required

Voltage Tester, Electrical Hand Tools

Procedure:

1. Isolate device and Power Supply

2. Lock off Power Supply

3. Remove defective device

4. Install replacement device

5. Remove lockout

6. Re-energize power supply


Conduit Installation











• Cut From Saw

• Injuries From Falling

Conduit

• Pinch Points

• Abrasions and Bruises

• Cuts Due to Sharp Edges

• Safety Boots

• Safety Glasses

• Hard Hat

Tools

Vice, Hacksaw, Pipe cutter, Reamer

Procedure:

1. Place material in vice leaving ample room for cutting instrument

2. If using hack saw move blade back and forth letting the saw do the work

3. If using a pipe cutter

a) Secure the material to be cut in vice


b) Put the cutter over the conduit and adjust it until the cutting wheel makes contact at

the point of the cut

c) Tighten the cutter just enough to score the pipe on the first turn

d) Screw the handle in approximately ¼ turn for each turn around the conduit until the cut

is complete

4. Ream the conduit with a reamer to remove any edge or burrs


Confined Space Entry











• Poor Air Quality

• Suffocation

• Temperatures

• Chemical Exposures Due

to Skin Contact or

Ingestion as well as

Inhalation of 'Bad' Air.

• Noise

• Safety Hazards Such as

Moving Parts of

Equipment, Structural

Hazards, Entanglement,

Slips, Falls

• Temperature Extremes

Including Atmospheric

and Surface

• Barrier Failure Resulting

in a Flood

• Visibility

• Biological Hazards

• Eye Protection

• Hard Hat

• Gloves


• Safety Boots

• Respiratory Protection

• Emergency Escape

Respirator

• Oxygen Monitor

• Extraction Equipment

• Fall Protection

• Confined Space Entry

• Air Monitoring

Equipment

• SCBA Training

• Emergency Procedures


Procedure:

***If work can be done without entry into the confined space, Do Not Enter!! ***

1. Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Competed

2. Complete confined space entry permit

3. Complete a rescue plan for the confined space

4. Test the space that is to be entered for the air quality, Ensure that it is safe to enter or wear

appropriate Respirator S.C.B.A.

5. If possible clean and purge area so that it is safe to enter.

6. Ventilate the workspace prior to entry

7. Isolate or lockout the confined space work area prior to entry

8. Ensure emergency plan is in place and all workers are aware

9. Have the designated stand by man present and aware of his duties prior to entry

10. Post the entry permit and Hazard assessment at the entrance to the vessel prior to entry

11. Ensure procedures for Isolation have been completed

12. Maintain a log of personnel movement in and out of the confined space

13. Refuse entry to all unauthorized personnel

14. Perform continuous air monitoring

15. All workers must sign out of log when they exit the confined space


Construction Labourers






Jerry Pacl

Date: July 24 2010







• Muscle Strain

• Heavy Machinery

• Pinch Points

• Construction Debris

• Working Alone

• Safety Boots

• Safety Glasses

• Gloves

• Hard Hat


• As Required for the Task

Being Performed

Procedure:

1. Do an inspection of the work area before starting any task

2. Make eye contact with all equipment operators to ensure they see you.

3. Stay Alert and periodically look at surroundings to ensure safety

4. Request assistance to move all heavy or awkward objects

5. Practice good housekeeping


Cordless Drill






Jerry Pacl






• Lifting Strains

• Repetitive Motion Injury

• Foot Injuries From

Dropping Equipment

• Eye Injuries From

Fragments

• Hand Injuries


• Safety Boots

• Safety Gloves

• Safety Glasses

• Hard Hat

Tools/Equipment

Cordless Drill/Driver, Drill Bits, Battery

Material

Screws/Bolts

Procedure

1. Put on PPE and remove tool from storage case and inspect for defects

2. Lay out work to be performed

3. Select appropriate bit and install securely into drill


Crane Assembly - 2250 Manitowoc













• Slips, Trips and Falls

• Crush Injuries

• Hard Hat

• Safety Boots

• Safety Glasses



• Crane Operator

Certification

• Truck Driver License

• Signalmen Training

Responsibility:

Litz Foreman:

It will be the responsibility of the foreman to take reasonable and practical measures to have site

equipment serviced, maintained and operated by qualified personnel. The foreman is responsible for

ensuring workers have received proper instruction and training in the safe use of related equipment and

personal protective equipment prior to performing this type of activity.


Litz Worker:

It will be the responsibility of the worker(s) to adhere to the safety requirements regarding this specific

task. The worker will advise the foreman of any damage, deviation in operation, excessive wear, etc.

prior to using equipment or related materials.

Procedure:

1. Crane is to be mobilized at designated setup area located at residency building

2. Ensure the setup area is level

3. Crane housing unit will be mobilized to site on a flat bed semitrailer

4. When desired assembly location has been reached, identify and engage the 4 jacking cylinders

(2 on each side of crane) be sure to use appropriate jacking pads

5. Ensure that there is enough clearance between the bottom of housing and trailer flat bed prior

to disengagement

6. Crane car-body assembly will be mobilized to site on a low be semitrailer

7. Low bed semitrailer is to back car-body assembly directly underneath the housing unit

8. Ensure to back up slowly using signalmen

9. Signalmen are to assist truck driver as it is critical to have car-body completely aligned with

housing unit

10. Slowly lower jacking cylinders, ensure that frame connecting pins, boom hinge, boom butt and

associated connecting pins are aligned

11. Install all connecting pins as well as car-body pedestal/resting block

12. Prior to disengagement of low bed semitrailer, ensure that there is clearance between car-body

pedestal/resting block and low bed trailer. If not, engage all jacking cylinder with pads until

desired clearance for removal of low bed

13. Lower the 4 jacking cylinders until car-body pedestal/resting block are resting on ground

14. Disengage left and right front jacking cylinders, front of crane should be resting on car-body

pedestal/resting block. Place jacking cylinders and pads back to original position.

15. Butt cylinder and hoist line are to be in place during boom assembly at all times

16. Boom assembly is to be backed in by low bed semi-trailer, ensure that boom assembly is aligned

with lower boom butt

17. With boom fully vertical (or with another crane) install crawler assembly


18. Ensure that crawler frame connecting pins are aligned (2 on each side)

19. Remove car-body pedestal/resting block after installation of crawler assembly.


4. Proceed with work

5. Use tool according to manufacturers specifications

6. On completion of work remove attachments clean tool, recharge battery if required and place

tool in storage case


Crane Operation

Written By : Ed Le





Jerry Pacl

Date: June 14 2010






• Over head Power Lines

• Weight of Load

• Pinch Points

• Other Workers

• High Noise Levels

• Slips Trips


• Pre-Lift Form

• Load Chart

• Hand Protection

• Hard Hat

• High Visibility Vest


• Safety Boots

• 3 Point Contact

• Operator Certification

and Training

Procedure:

1. Review weight of object to be hoisted as well as crane unit, landing area and ground conditions

2. The operator shall familiarize him or herself with the equipment and its proper care

3. Perform Crane log book inspection

4. Perform JHA

5. Perform hazardous lift inspection (if required)

6. Report any adjustments repairs or any defects to supervisor immediately

7. Review crane specific manual if required

8. The operator shall test all controls


9. Review lift plan/JHA & signals with signalmen conduct a “dry run”

10. Inspect rigging and components before hoisting of load

11. Ensure load is properly balanced

12. Use 3 point contact when climbing into crane

13. Review distance and weight of load, load chart with lift plan/JHA to ensure crane can conduct

lift

14. Use outriggers as per manufacturers specifications

15. The crane will be level and blocked if necessary

16. Hoisting/landing area is to be clear of equipment and personnel during operation

17. No load will be moved while employees are on the load or hook

18. The lifting as well as lowering action will be smooth acceleration

19. Exit machine using 3 point contact

20. Properly lock out machine

If an emergency situation occurs during crane operations, engage all emergency stop mechanisms and

lock out crane safely.



Crane – Tandem Lift

Written By : Ed Le










• Rigging Failure

• Equipment Damage

• Crane Tip Over

• 2-Way Radios

• Lift Evaluation Form

• Toolbox Meeting

• JHA


• Hard Hat

• Safety Boots

• Safety Glasses


• 2-Way Radio Training

• Hand Signal Training

Procedure:

1. Certified operators must perform all multiple crane lifts

2. A written detailed procedure must be developed, documented, and available to all workers

involved in the lift

3. Determine the weight and center of gravity exactly prior to the load being hoisted

4. The crane placement must be measured to ensure that either crane is not over 75% of their

charts

5. Boom length, angles, part of line and radiuses of each crane must be determined exactly


6. Loaded capacities must be determined for the entire operation

7. No crane involved in a tandem lift shall exceed 75% lifting capacity during the lift

8. All cranes must have working load movement indicators

9. Consideration must be given to the symmetry & center of gravity of the load\

10. All tandem crane lifts must be performed on stable, compacted level ground. If not, compaction

then timber crane mats must be used to correct this

11. All cranes must rest on solid outrigger pads (if crawler cranes are not used)

12. All cranes must be level

13. A competent lead signalman must be determined prior to lift. It may be necessary to have more

than one signal person if one signalman cannot see both operators and cranes during any part

of the hoisting operation.

14. The signalman should be positioned to view the total operation making sure that all cranes are

always centered under the load

15. All direction during multiple crane lifts must be done using radios

16. Swing and scoping motions must be kept to a minimum

17. Whenever possible, the cranes should not travel with the load. If travel is required, both cranes

must have equal boom lengths

18. One crane must be designated the lead (primary) crane, taking instruction from the lead

signalman. The secondary crane should follow with the swing brake off. The title of the lead

crane may shift from one crane to the other, but this must be determined prior to the lift

commencing

19. All crane movement should be done smooth and slow

20. Hoist lines must be kept vertical with the load at all times

21. When required lifts will be designed /supervised by a professional engineer

22. Operators are not permitted to exit cab of crane during the lift until the object is unhooked

from the cranes

23. All personnel involved in the lift must have a pre-lift meeting that goes over the lift in detail and

it must be made sure that all workers involved with the lift understand in full what is to take

place


***This procedure must be part of the pre-lift meeting which MUST be done prior to any multiple

crane lift***


Cutting Galvanized Metal






Jerry Pacl






• Eye Injuries From Light

and Flying Debris

• Cuts Due to Sharp Edges

• Inhalation of Chemicals

During Cutting Process

• Burns From Hot

Metal/Torch

• Falling Metal on Body

• Safety Glasses

• Welders Goggles/Shield

• Welders Gloves

• Safety Boots

• Fire Retardant Clothing

• Hard Hat



with approved filter to

protect from zinc fumes

• Welding Training

During cutting and welding of galvanized pipe, certain specific hazards are present that could affect the

safety and health of employees. Zinc fumes from welding or oxygen-acetylene cutting pose an inhalation

problem and cutting with gasoline or hydraulic driven metal cutting wheel poses a flying object hazard.

The following procedures and personal protective equipment are mandatory for all employees

when cutting galvanized pipe:

1. Welding shop – using oxygen – acetylene

Personal protective equipment:


• Eye goggles or suitable eye protection

• Welders gloves

• Approved safety footwear

• Coveralls

• Respirator Protective Equipment

Procedure:

• Secure pipe

• Adjust flexible exhaust pick-up opening 4-6 inches from cutting area. Ensure

that while cutting, the exhaust opening follows at that distance

2. In the field – using oxygen –acetylene


• Respiratory protective equipment with approved filter to protect against zinc

fumes (check personal protective equipment catalogue)

• Welders goggles

• Hard hat

• Welders gloves

• Coveralls


Procedure:

• Secure the area

• If pipe is cut in a ditch, the ditch must be sloped according to W.C.B. regulations

38.06 (1A) & (2A & B)

• Stay upwind from cutting area

• Ensure that all personal protective equipment is properly worn during the

operation

3. In the field – using metal cutting wheel


• Welders helmet – one that will accommodate ear muffs Canox Brand No.

93007440052)

• Ear muffs (David Clark PE805J)

• Gloves


• Coveralls

Procedure:

• Secure the area. The job supervisor must ensure that all workers are clear of the

area and that no overhead danger exists that could endanger the worker cutting

the pipe. All employees exposed to noise must wear hearing protection.


• During the cutting operation, the operator must wear a welder’s helmet and

approved ear muffs. When the cut has been completed the hard hat will be

worn.

• When cutting is carried out in a ditch, the ditch must be sloped according to

W.C.B. regulations.

Note: Cutting wheel must be checked prior to use to ensure that they are the proper R.P.M. and that

they are free from cracks or other defects.


Elevating Work Platform

Written By : Ed Le





Jerry Pacl

Date: June 18 2010






• Over Head Power Lines

• Weight of Load

• Pinch Points

• Other Workers

• High Noise Levels


• Safety Boots

• Safety Glasses

• Hard Hat

• Hearing protection

• Gloves

• High Visibility Vest


• 3 Point Contact

• Fall Protection Harness

and Lanyard

• Aerial Lift Training

• Fall Protection Training

Procedure

1. Conduct circle check/inspection of equipment including fall protection equipment

2. Familiarize yourself with the unit and related equipment such as braking mechanism and proper

anchor points for tie off

3. Complete JHA as per job description

4. Only operate according to manufacturers specification

5. Always use 3 point contact when entering and exiting work platform

6. Always indentify operator prior to use of powered elevated work platform


7. Review signs on equipment indicating safe workloads

8. Powered elevated work platform must always be level

9. Always use outrigger pads

10. DO NOT EXIT or leave power elevated work platform equipment while/during elevated

operations

11. All workers are to use fall protection equipment while using elevated work platform

12. Workers or pedestrians are NOT permitted to walk underneath work platform while elevated

13. Never divert attention from operator

14. After use place controls to off position

15. Ensure that equipment is adequately blocked in such a manner that it cannot move if failure of

the brakes were to occur


Emergency Procedure – Electrical Shock/ Contact with Live

Wire






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• Machinery/Person That

Contacted Wire may still

be in contact.

• Any New Hazards Due to

Incident

• Residual Charge

• Safety Glasses

• Safety Boots



• First Aid/CPR

Procedure

1. Use caution as injured or unconscious may still be in contact with the live wire or equipment

2. Shut power down if safe to do so

3. Call emergency services ex. Fire police ambulance utility

4. Meet emergency services and direct them to scene

5. If possible administer first aid

6. Advise management of incident as soon as possible

7. Secure the incident scene to preserve as much of scene as possible

8. Obtain the names ,addresses and phone numbers of any witnesses


Emergency Procedure – Injury






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• Machinery that caused

injury may still be able to

cause injury

• New hazards Due to

Incident

• Biological – Pathogens

• Surgical Gloves

• Safety Glasses

• Safety Boots



• First Aid/CPR

Procedure

1. Take charge of the scene, assign the following duties to specific personnel

2. Protect the accident scene from continuing or further hazards (e.g. traffic , operating machinery,

live wires)

3. Give first aid to the injured party as soon as is safe to do so

4. Call ambulance and any other emergency services that are required. Meet and direct emergency

services to the accident scene

5. Obtain the name of the hospital to which the injured party is being transported

6. Advise management they as soon as practicable

7. Isolate the accident scene by erecting barricades, roping off or posting a guard to ensure that

nothing is moved or changed


8. Obtain names, addresses and phone numbers of any witnesses to the accident


Excavation and Trenching Where Buried Utilities, Cabling or

Process Pipe

Will Be Expected To Be Encountered



Created:2010-20-12 Location: Manitoba



Jerry Pacl







• Gas

• Fires

• Explosions

• Cave-in

• Death

• Safety Boots

• High visibility clothes

• Safety Glasses

• Hearing protection

• Gloves

• JHA

Tools/Equipment

Shovels, Buried Cable, Warning Tape, Buried Cable Meter, Florescent Paint

Procedure:

1. Complete a Job Hazard Assessment copy and post at site office and general contractor


2. Identify the location of the buried utilities to your satisfaction by using one or all of the following

a) Have the appropriate public utility identify the location and depth of their buried utility

or cable or pipe

b) Have the owners qualified personnel identify the location and depth of the buried

utilities in h the work area

c) Using the buried cable meter a competent and trained worker, following the

manufacturers instruction, shall identify the location and approximate depth of the

utility cable

3. Mark the location and depth of the buried utility with the florescent paint

4. Measure a distance of 2 meters from the center of the buried utility and mark 2 parallel lines

four meters apart with florescent paint in a dot dash manner. This area must be carefully hand

dug with a shovel (no pick axe or bars) until the buried utility is exposed this process is known as

day-lighting

5. No trenching or excavating is permitted with a MAXIMUM APPROACH OF 4 METERS of any

buried utility until such time as it has been day-lighted

6. At no time may trenching or excavating equipment make contact with the actual buried utility

7. Installation of new underground electrical cabling must maintain a minimum distance from

buried process piping of 18”

8. Before a trench is filled in completely 12” of loose clean fill should be placed over the newly

installed electrical cabling and buried cable warning tape must be placed on top so as to provide

a warning for future work site excavation

9. In addition to the above job procedure you must incorporate any site specific excavation and

trenching rules or policies where they exceed the above


Explosive Actuated Fastening Gun






Jerry Pacl






• Injury if Used Improperly

• Hearing Damage

• Injury From Unsafe Tool

• Shot Could Explode if

Dropped or Banged

• Improper Seating of Gun

Against Surface Will

Result in Projectile

Deflecting

• Injury From Shot Still in

Chamber.

• Eye Injury /Blindness

• Safety Glasses and Full

Face Shield

• Hard Hat


• Safety Boots

• Explosive Actuated

Fastening Gun Training

Procedure:

1. Receive training on use of tool

2. Check with supervisor before proceeding with use of tool

3. Check safety of others around and warn people

4. Where there is a hazard to others, signs and barricades must be posted


5. Remove from storage case and perform visual inspection

6. Do not load until just prior to immediate use

7. Start with the weakest adjustment and adjust to higher setting if required

8. Load shot into tool

9. Depress safety spring and hold point of gun barrel firmly against surface to be fastened

10. Check tool to ensure that is unloaded

11. Clean tool and replace in case


Eye Wash Station Use











• Surroundings

• Lack of Visibility

• Eye Injury due to

contaminant

• Safety Glasses

• Full Face Shield

• Eye Wash Station Usage

Procedure:

1. Do not panic

2. Shout out for help to allow co-workers to assist you

3. Get to the eye wash station and turn the eye wash on

4. Rinse both eyes with copious amounts of water for a minimum of 15 minutes

5. Keep your eyelids open by using your hands to ensure adequate flushing of the eyes

6. Someone should contact dispatch office

7. Continue rinsing eyes until emergency medical personnel arrive to assist

8. Contact 911 in the event of an emergency

9. Fill out an incident report form


Please note: The emergency eye wash station is only for first aid. It is not medical treatment for

chemical exposures. Make certain that you seek proper medical attention. It is important to inform the

physician what you were exposed to.


Fall Protection

Written By : Ed Le





Jerry Pacl

Date: June 24 2010






• Injury associated with

falling from heights

• Failure of fall protection

or fall arrest equipment

• Fall arrest equipment

• Fall protection

equipment

• Toolbox meeting

• JHA

• Training on use of fall

protection/arrest

equipment

Responsibilities:

General Contractor

It shall be the responsibility of the project superintendant to ensure that a fall protection plan is

developed on all projects under his/her supervision, and that they meet policy and criteria. All workers

on projects that require a fall protection plan are trained in proper execution of that plan.

Litz Foreman

It will be the responsibility of the foreman to take reasonable and practical measures to have site

equipment serviced, maintained and operated by a qualified personnel. The foreman is responsible to


ensure workers have received proper instruction and training as to the practices noted herein prior to

conducting related activities

Litz Worker

It will be the responsibility of the worker to take reasonable and practical measures to have site

equipment serviced, maintained and operated in a professional and safe manner. The worker will advise

the foreman of any damage, deviation in operation, excessive wear, etc. prior to using equipment or

related materials

Fall Protection

Any sub-contractor/Litz employees, when working at a location where workers are not protected by

permanent guard rails and where a fall of 3 metres or 10 feet or more may occur, must have a site

specific fall protection plan for the tasks that affect their work.

Subcontractors may use Litz Cranes fall protection plan which must be completed by the subcontractor

supervisor and then reviewed and signed by his/her employees. A copy must be issued to the Litz Cranes

site safety coordinator

Project Superintendent Responsibility

It will be the responsibility of the project superintendent to take reasonable and practical measure to

have site equipment and materials made available and maintained in accordance with the applicable

regulations and manufacturer’s specifications.

Site Safety Coordinator Responsibility

• Ensure training documentation is kept on file for all employees that receive fall protection

training

• To report to the project superintendent any unsafe acts or conditions relating to this policy

Sub-Contractor Responsibility

• Ensure all workers under his authority receive fall protection training from a qualified individual

• Ensure training documentation is kept on site and made available to Litz Cranes upon request

• Ensure that the required safety equipment is available

• Ensure that required safety equipment is regularly inspected and maintained

• Provide to the project superintendant an inventory of fall protection equipment available in his

area of authority

• Ensure all workers under his/her authority adhere to the project fall protection plan


Worker Responsibility

• Receive training in and adhere to the project fall protection plan/procedure

• Wear fall protection equipment as required

• Report to the supervisor any non-compliance of the fall protection plan/procedure

Areas Requiring Fall Restraint or Fall Arrest Protection

• Where a fall from a height of 10 feet 3 metres or more is possible, or when a lesser height

involves unusual risk of injury

• Catwalks and stairways through the facility

• Floor openings throughout the facilities

• Activities atop of equipment or machinery

• Work from ladders, scaffolds, elevating work platforms etc.

• Work on the ground on top of beams over high walls

The danger area extends 6’6” back from any unprotected edge plus the height of any elevated work

platform such as stilts or a ladder. Ex. A worker on 2-foot high stilts is in the danger are if within 8’6”

from an unprotected edge. Any worker within the danger area must have fall protection.

Fall protection Hierarchy of Choice

It is imperative that supervision follow the fall protection hierarchy of choice when addressing fall

protection issues. The selection of method(s) depends on what is practicable and is not a matter of free

choice for the employer. What is practicable will depend on the circumstances of each work location at

the site and the fall hazard assessment conducted.

1. Elimination

2. Guardrails or equivalent

3. Another Fall Restraint System

4. Fall Arrest System

5. Work Procedures acceptable to the provincial health and safety regulation

Guard Rails

The preferred method of fall protection is guardrails. Whenever possible, danger areas including floor

openings will be protected by proper guardrails.

The building of, inspection of, or disassembling of, guardrails will be done in a manner where fall

protection is maintained at all times

• Guardrails must be 42” high


• Guardrails shall have an intermediate rail

• Railings must be attached to inside of posts

• Posts must be spaced less than 8 feet apart

• Toe boards are required if men are working below the opening

A formal inspection of guardrails or fall prevention systems will be completed daily by the Litz Cranes

safety coordinator or an employee.

Ensure when building a deck that the guardrails are installed immediately after the joisting plywood or

q-decking are set. Guardrail protection must be increased to allow for any raised work platform in the

danger area. Ex. A worker on 2 foot stilts must have a third guardrail 2 feet above the normal 42 inch top

rail. Where it is not feasible to have guardrails to protect workers in the danger area fall restraint/fall

arrest equipment will be used.

Fall Arrest/Fall Restraint Equipment

Fall restraint equipment will be CSA or ANSI approved and will not allow the worker to reach the point

of fall. Lanyards must be attached to an anchor point which will withstand a loaded force of not less

than 800llbs. Where it is not feasible to use fall restraint equipment in a danger area for instance, when

work must be done on the unguarded edge, properly constructed scaffolding should be used.

Prefabricated scaffolding shall be erected by qualified workers and shall be erected as designed by the

manufacturer. They shall not be erected with any modifications, defects or defective parts.

Where it is not feasible to use scaffolding, fall arrest equipment may be used. Fall arrest equipment shall

be CSA or ANSI approved to support 5000llbs and not allow the worker to fall more than 4 feet. Only on

worker is permitted to use on lanyard or safety line.

Materials and tools being stored must be 10 feet back from the edge except for tools being used and

working amounts of materials. Proper lift ropes and containers are to be used for hoisting tools and

equipment.

The danger zone beneath overhead workers shall be barricaded off to protect other workers and the

public from the possibility of falling tools or equipment. If it is not feasible to barricade as above, a

watchman will be posted.

Anchors for Fall Protection

• A lifeline, or a lanyard uses without a lifeline, must be secured to an anchor

• An anchor plate with multiple attachment points designed to support combinations of

suspension lines, tie-back lines and lifelines must be certified in writing by a professional

engineer.

• A temporary anchor must be removed upon completion of the work for which it was intended.


Anchors for Vertical Lifelines – Fall Arrest

In a fall arrest system, an anchor for a vertical lifeline or for a lanyard used without a lifeline must:

• Have a ultimate load capacity of at least 22 kilo-newton’s (5,000llbs), in any direction required

to resist a fall and;

• When permanent, be certified in writing by a professional engineer as having the required load

capacity

Vertical Lifelines

Vertical lifelines must meet CSA requirements set out in Z259.2-N1979, Fall Arresting Devices, Personnel

Lowering Devices, and Lifelines

Rope Strength

• A vertical lifeline must have a breaking strength specified by the manufacturer of at least 27 kilo-

newton’s (6,000llbs)

Knots and Splices

• A vertical lifeline must be free of knots and splices except at its termination

• A termination knot or splice must not reduce the breaking strength of the lifeline to less than 22

kilo-newton’s (5,000llbs)

Prohibited Use of Wire Rope

• A wire rope vertical lifeline must not be used when there is a potential for contact with

energized electrical conductors

Protection against Abrasion

• A vertical lifeline must be effectively protected at points of attachment and elsewhere, as

necessary to prevent chafing or abrasion caused by contact with sharp rough edges

• When a tool is used that could sever, abrade or burn a lifeline, the lifeline must be made of wire

• A worker working near an energized electrical conductor or in another work area where a

conductive lifeline cannot be safely used in exempt from clause(2) provided that another

effective means of fall protection is used.

Rope Length

• A vertical lifeline must extend to within 1.2 meters (4 feet) of ground level or other safe lower

surface


• The suspended length of a vertical lifeline must not exceed 91 metres (300ft), unless previously

authorized by the board

Freefall Limits

• A personal fall arrest system without a shock absorber must limit the free fall of a worker to 1.2

metres(4 feet)

• A personal fall arrest system with a shock absorber may allow a free fall of up to 2 metres (6.5

feet), or the limit specified in the manufacturer’s instructions, whichever is less.

Swing-Fall Hazard

• A vertical lifeline must be installed and used in a manner that minimizes the swing-fall hazards

• A “thumb rule” is for every 10 feet of longitudinal distance, 4 feet of perpendicular distance is

permitted, thus keeping the swing fall angle within 22 degrees

Independent Anchorage

• Each vertical lifeline used for fall arrest must be secured to an independent point of anchorage

Number of Workers

• Only one worker may be attached to a vertical lifeline, unless the vertical lifeline is part of a

ladder safety device

Ladder Safety Devices

• A lifeline used as part of a ladder safety device must meet the requirements of ANSI standard

A14.3-1984 – for ladders-fixed safety requirements, or other standards acceptable to the board

Double Line Systems

A double line system, where the lifeline and equipment suspension line are rigged through a common

control descent device, must not be used unless the system and procedures of its use are acceptable to

the board

Horizontal Lifeline Systems

Temporary systems for fall restraint

• A temporary horizontal lifeline system for fall restraint must provide an ultimate load capacity of

at least 3.5 kilo-newton’s (800llbs) for each worker connected to it


Temporary Systems for Fall Arrest

Unless certified by a professional engineer in accordance with the requirements for a permanent

system, a temporary horizontal lifeline system used for fall arrest must meet the following

requirements:

• The horizontal lifeline must be a minimum of 12mm (1/2 inch) diameter wire rope having a

breaking strength specified by the manufacturer of at least 89 kilo-newton’s (20,000llbs);

• The horizontal lifeline must be free of splices except for the end terminations

• Connecting hardware such as shackles and turnbuckles must have an ultimate load capacity of

at least 71 kilo-newton’s (16,000llbs);

• The span must be at least 6 metres (20 feet) and not more than 18 metres (60 feet)

• End anchors must have an ultimate load capacity of at least 71kilo-newton’s (16,000llbs)

• The horizontal lifeline must have unloaded sag of approximately the span length divided by 60;

• The elevation of the line at any point must be at least 1 metre (39 inches) above working

surface;

• The freefall distance must be limited to 1.2 metres(4 feet);

• A minimum of 3.5 metres (12 feet) of unobstructed clearance must be available below the

working surface;

• No more than three workers may be secured to the horizontal lifeline; and

• The horizontal lifeline must be positioned so it does not impede the safe movement of workers.

Control Zone/Safety Monitor System

When use of a fall restraint/fall arrest system is not practical, upon approval by the Litz cranes

superintendent, the control zone/safety monitor system may be used with fall arrest equipment. The

only time a safety monitor is to ensure that the work activity in the control zone is performed in

accordance with the fall protection plan and in a manner that minimizes the potential for a worker to

fall.

A safety monitor must:

• Be experienced in the work overseen and trained in the role of safety monitor

• Be present at all times when a worker is in the control zone

• Have complete authority over the work as it relates to the prevention of falls

• Engage in no other duties while acting as the safety monitor

• Be located so as to have a clear view of the work

• Be able to have normal voice communication with the workers being protected

• Be instantly distinguishable from other workers

• Only workers directly required for the work at hand may be inside the control zone

• A safety monitor may monitor a maximum of eight workers


• The safety monitors name and a copy of his training records must be supplied to the Litz Cranes

site superintendent prior to work commencing in the control zone

Control Zones and Procedures

Prohibited Use of Control Zones

Use of a control zone is not permitted as the fall protection system:

• On a working surface where the slope of that surface exceeds 4 vertical and 12 horizontal, or

• On skeletal structure work or

• For scaffold erection and removal

Width of the Control Zone

• The width of the control zone must be at least 2 meters(6.5 feet)

• Additional distance must be added to the minimum width of a control zone, with regard to

whether

� The working surface is slippery or sloped

� The work is carried out at an elevation relative to the unguarded edge, and

� The risk is increased by the use of equipment near the control zone

Work Outside the Control Zone

When workers will at all times remain further from the unguarded edge than the width of the control

zone, no other fall protection system need be used

Work Near the Control Zone

• If a worker will be working within 2 metres (6.5 feet) of the control zone, the line defining the

control zone must be established by a raised warning line36” high or other equally effective

means at all times during such work

Inspection and Maintenance

• Safety belt, harnesses, lanyards, lifelines, connecting hardware anchors and other similar

devices must be :

� Inspected by a qualified person before use on a work shift

� Kept free from substances and conditions that could contribute to their deterioration and

� Maintained in good working order

Removal from Service

� A device or part that is defective must be removed from service


� A fall arrest system has arrest

Procedure:

1. Conduct toolbox meeting as per job description of working from heights

2. Complete JHA

3. Inspect fall protection every day prior to use

4. Inspect fall prevention equipment prior to engaging work

5. Review job specific fall protection plan

6. Use engineered anchor points

7. Protect the lines from abrasions with proper softeners

8. One worker per life line is to be used per anchor point

9. A vertical lifeline must extend to within 1.2 meters (4 feet) of ground level or other safe lower

surface

10. A personal fall arrest system without a shock absorber must limit the free fall of a worker to 1.2

meters (4 feet)

11. A personal fall arrest system with a shock absorber may allow a free fall of up to 2 meters (6.5

feet) or the limit specified in the manufacturer’s instructions whichever is less

12. A device or part that is defective must be removed from service immediately

13. After a fall arrest system has a arrested a fall of a worker it must be removed from service and

re-certified by the manufacturer or its authorized agent or by a professional engineer


Fire and Fire Extinguisher Use






Jerry Pacl






• Inhalation of Smoke

• Inhalation of Fire

Extinguisher Chemical

• Burns

• Eye Injury


• Safety glasses

• Safety boots

• Gloves


Class/Symbol Materials Recommended

Extinguisher

Fighting the Fire

A Wood, Paper, Rags, Rubbish and

other ordinary combustible

material

Water from a hose

pump type water can or

pressurized

extinguisher and soda

acid extinguisher

Soak the fire completely

even the smoking

embers

B Flammable liquids oil and grease ABC units, dry chemical,

foam, and Co2

extinguishers

Aim at base of fire, and

use a sweeping motion

from left to right. Keep


the fire in front of you.

C Electrical Equipment Carbon dioxide and dry

chemical (ABC units)

extinguisher

Use short bursts on the

fire, when electrical

current is shut off on a

class C fire. It can

become a class a fire if

the materials around

the electronic fire is

ignited

D Combustible metals such as

sodium magnesium and potassium

Dry Powder Follow manufactures

instructions

Procedure:

1. Call emergency services(911)

2. Only use a fire extinguisher if it is safe to do so

3. Carry extinguisher in upright position to fire.

4. Pull pin of extinguisher, hold hose or horn in one hand.

5. When using a ABC fire extinguisher use the P.A.S.S method

a) Pull the pin

b) Aim at the base of the fire

c) Squeeze the trigger

d) Sweeping motion of the fire extinguisher

6. Promptly report use of extinguisher.

7. Take extinguisher out of service and have it re-charged.

General Precautions

1. Fire extinguisher caps shall not be interchanged

2. Water or water extinguishers shall not be used on electrical fire

3. Dry chemical recharged materials shall be stored in dry location

4. Dry chemicals shall be blown from the extinguisher hose after hose, by turning the extinguisher

upside down and squeezing control lever

5. A straight stream of water shall not be placed on hot oil or steam lines or other normally hot

surfaces

6. All extinguishers shall e inspected at regular intervals and shall be tagged with the date of inspection

and/or refill

7. All extinguishers shall be promptly refilled after use


8. The contents of all extinguishers shall be projected on a fire from the windward side an directed at

its base or outer edge of fire with a sweeping motion

9. All instructions of the manufacturer as to the charging of the extinguisher and it’s maintenance shall

be followed

Fire Protection

Responsibility:

The superintendent in charge of jobsite construction and their line Supervisors are primarily responsible

for fire prevention and enforcement of the Fire Protection Program.

Basic Requirements:

1. Establish your own fire control plan

Because your jobsite is unique, you will have to establish a fire control program which suits your

particular situation. Your plan should meet the objectives of the General Fire Control Plan which is

explained in the General Fire Prevention Plan (next subsection).

2. Provide ample fire protection equipment

Adequate fire protection equipment should be included at your jobsite. All hazards should be located

and then identified as type A, B, or C so that appropriate firefighting equipment can be placed nearby.

3. Coordinate your fire control plan with the customer’s

When your protection is near or within the confines of a pre-existing building, you should meet with the

company official in order to coordinate your fire control plan with the client’s existing plan. In case of

fire, it is absolutely essential that you understand what procedures the client’s fire fighting personnel

will follow and what procedures you should follow when combating the fire or evacuating your

personnel. Your efforts should coordinate and not conflict with the customer’s efforts.

4. Explain fire control procedures and equipment locations to your personnel


Each person on your jobsite should be advised of the fire fighting procedures which you have

established and the location of all firefighting equipment. As changes are made in the plan or equipment

location, your personnel should be notified.

5. Update the fire control plan as the Job Progresses

As the job progresses, and becomes larger and more complex, the plan which you initially established to

control fire will probably have to be modified to meet continuing changes in the job. When there are

changes to be made, remember to notify all those who are supporting your fire control efforts and who

must be aware of any changes in your procedure.

6. Conduct meetings with local fire authorities

When yours is a grassroots project, you should meet the local fire authorities so that they can anticipate

your fire protection requirements at the site. Invite them to survey your site and any other facilities such

as dock facilities so that they can determine means of access, hydrant locations, what equipment is

available, what manpower is available, and what special problems must be considered.

General Fire Prevention Plan

If yours is a grassroots project, you will be putting into effect a fire prevention plan where none

previously existed. The specified plan you use should be based on the General Fire Prevention Plan

whose objectives are the following:

1. Prevent fires from starting.

This is the most important part of the plan, because if you are completely successful at this step, no

other action will be required. Therefore, the following activities should be performed completely:

a. Provide regular clean up of all debris

b. Provide regular inspections of all fire equipment to spot pieces needing recharging, repair or

replacement

c. Provide regular inspections of the jobsite to spot and eliminate fire hazards or potential fires

d. Provide safe storage and care of all combustible materials

e. Provide protection from heat and ignition sources


2. Direct fires early

If your workers are alert to any suspicions smell, smoke or burning, they can detect fire early enough so

that appropriate fire control and safety procedures can be initiated to prevent the fire from becoming

more serious.

3. Control the spreading

Once the fire is spotted, it is important to control it and stop in from spreading. In order to do this, the

following conditions must exist:

a. There must be enough extinguishers of the correct type and size available

b. The extinguishers must be strategically located

c. The extinguishers must be clearly marked and highly visible

d. There must be sufficient water supply, fire lines, and stand pipes available (if applicable)

4. Extinguish the fire

The next logical step after controlling the spreading of the fire is to extinguish it. The same conditions

which were listed above for effective control of spreading are also necessary for effective

extinguishment.

5. Plan for prompt and orderly evacuation

You must devise a plan for prompt and orderly personnel evacuation and then post that plan at many

different locations so that everyone on the jobsite will see and read it. Discuss the plan in the Tool Box

Meetings and check to see that the signaling system if installed operates as expected.

If your project is within a pre-existing building with pre-existing fire regulations and procedures, you

should coordinate your efforts with those of the building fire authorities. In most cases the client’s fire

control plan is the plan you will be expected to follow, and it will be your responsibility to support that

plan. Your greatest contribution on such a project is to prevent fires by performing those activities listed

at the beginning of this section.

6. Emergency procedures plan (in case of fire)

a. Sounding alarm

b. Notify fire department

c. Instructing site personnel on procedures

- Meeting/mustering station

- Head count (ensure everyone is accounted for)

d. Fire fighting procedures


7. Responsibilities/requirements for fire prevention

a. Provide unobstructed access to all fire equipment (extinguishers, fire hydrants, etc.)

b. Where are construction site is fenced to prevent general entry, provision shall be made for

access by fire department

c. Install and maintain the proper type of fire extinguisher on site not exceeding ravel

distance of 50 ft (see Table 1, attached)

d. Provide and maintain one fire extinguisher (conform to NFPA) in job site trailer and

adjacent to any welding or soldering operations or where any combustible material (ex.

adhesive, paint) are stored

e. Fire extinguishers:

- Provide a fire extinguisher adjacent to areas where flammable liquids or gases are sore

or handled and adjacent to areas where flammable liquids or gases are stored or

handled and adjacent to temporary oil or gas fire equipment.

- At least one approved fire extinguisher shall also be provided in plain sight on each

floor at each usable stairway as soon as combustible material accumulates

- Suitable fire extinguishers shall be provided on self propelled equipment

- Be prepared to inform fire department of the nearest fire hydrant

- All exits from the building should be maintained and kept clear

- Ensure clearance between combustible materials and temporary heating equipment is

adequate

- Combustible and flammable liquids shall be stored in conformance with the Fire

Prevention Act

- Contact appropriate authorities in your area to locate underground utilities prior to any

excavation

Additional precautionary measures

A. Hazards - how to combat them

Fire hazards on construction projects are a constant source of danger. This is largely due to lack of fire

fighting facilities, the presence of combustible materials, and poor control over heat sources.

Serious fires endanger workers, damage material and equipment, delay the work, and may do structural

damage which requires removal and reconstruction. Even the smallest accidental fire results in some


loss, if only the time required for putting it out, but seldom is the loss so minor. In all fire prevention

methods, the most important factor is to control the source.

The following precautionary measures will keep fire losses to a minimum:

• Good housekeeping tends to remove fire sources and provides easier control when emergencies

arise. Make a daily check to eliminate any accumulation of rubbish, oily rags, combustible scrap,

etc.

• Never attempt to start fires in stoves, salamanders, etc., with gasoline, kerosene, or any other

inflammable liquid, and never pour such inflammable liquid on fire that is already burning.

• Make a periodic check on the wiring and connections in all tool rooms, construction buildings,

office, etc.

• All clothing must be kept to a minimum of three feet from the nearest edge of the stove.

• Instruct all personnel to make a thorough inspection of their work clothing at the end of the

shift so as to locate and remove any hot slag, molten metal, etc.

• Clothing that is soiled with oil, grease, or paint should not be left in confined places but should

be hung out in the open air.

• Never store paint, oil lubricants, or other highly flammable materials in heated fabrication

buildings. Keep such material in a separate building isolated somewhat from other buildings.

Establish a definite procedure for handling flammable liquids.

• Prohibit smoking in highly flammable areas. Provide limited smoking areas, if necessary.

• Instruct as many of the personnel as possible, particularly key employees and Security Guards, in

the proper use of firefighting equipment.

• Establish regular inspections to detect fire hazards and take immediate corrective action upon

detection of such hazard.

• Establish a regular schedule for servicing and maintaining fire extinguishers as the job

progresses. Remember that water extinguishers must be protected with anti-freeze solutions in

winter weather.

• Be certain that key personnel know the location of the nearest fire alarm and are familiar with

the method of sounding such an alarm.

• Before starting any burning or welding, look around to make certain that flames, sparks, or hot

metal will not be likely to start a fire. Remember that fires resulting from this type of work are

often delayed in starting. Inspect the area thoroughly after the operation is complete.

• A suitable fire extinguisher should always be ready for instant use where welding or burning is

done. Where combustible materials are present near the operation, a helper or extra worker, if

necessary, should be on hand to guard against fires.

• One approved fire extinguisher, in good condition, must be in place on each crane.

• Never attempt to fuel any equipment while it is in operation or the engine is running. Avoid

spilling fuel on a hot engine.


• When working in highly flammable areas, it is necessary to contain the sparks from exhaust on

engines.

• Remember that the first few seconds are important. A few seconds saved at the start of a fire

may make the difference between something comparatively minor and a major loss.

• Provide any special firefighting equipment required by conditions, owner requirements, etc.,

water barrels, fire hose on water trucks, hose carts, fire trucks, stand - pipe systems, asbestos

clothing, self-contained breathing apparatus, etc.

• Instruct personnel to call the nearest fire department immediately. Post telephone numbers of

fire departments at each telephone location.

B. Containers - flammable liquids

When flammable liquids are handled or used in small containers such as five gallon cans, such cans must

be of an approved safety type, painted red in color, with yellow wording “DANGER - KEEP AWAY FROM

FIRES” and listing the contents of the can. To meet safety requirements, such cans must be of one piece

construction (electrically welded), air tested, and the spout equipped with double perforated flame

arrestor. The cap is to be spring loaded for tight closure and provide automatic pressure relief.

Such products as motor oil, lubricating oil, and greases which are less volatile and less flammable, may

be handled in containers other than the safety type listed above. However, the contents must be labeled

on the can or container. Such cans must be labeled “KEEP AWAY FROM FIRES”.

Where flammable liquids are stored or handled in larger quantities, such as barrels, drums, or tanks,

such containers must be labeled to show the contents and appropriate fire precaution warnings.

C. Storage, use and handling of solvents and other flammables

The selection of a safe solvent for maintenance cleaning operations presents a difficult problem due to

the inherent health and fire hazard potentials of solvents, the many trade names under which they are

marketed, the changing of the formulation of the products, and the advertising statement of the

operations are widely scattered and such products are commonly purchased at the local level.

Generally speaking, all organic solvents may be toxic and may affect the skin and most are flammable or

explosive. Therefore, considerable caution must be exercised when using any such solvent regardless of

any claims made by salespersons or manufacturers. In selecting a solvent, the prime consideration

should be to use the least hazardous solvent which will meet the cleaning requirements and to apply

adequate safeguards.


Table 1 and Table 2 below provide a detail specific classification of potential fire hazards and the

appropriate fire extinguisher for each hazard

Table 1: Fire classification and extinguisher requirements

Class A - Wood, Paper, Cloth, Trash Having Glowing Embers

Type Hazard Minimum Rating of

Extinguisher

Maximum Travel

Distance

Filling Agents

Light 2-A 75 feet ABC all-purpose dry

chemical

Medium 2-A 75 feet Water

Heavy 3-A 75 feet ABC all-purpose dry

chemical

Class B - Burning liquid, Gasoline, Grease, Oil, Paints, Etc.


Extinguisher

Maximum Travel

Distance

Filling Agents

Light 5-B 30 feet ABC all -purpose dry

chemical

Medium 10-B 30 feet purple “K”

Heavy 12-B 50 feet Carbon dioxide foam

Loaded steam

Class C - Fires in Electrical Equipment



Extinguisher

Maximum Travel

Distance

Filling Agents

Light 4-B 50 feet ABC all-purpose dry

chemical

Medium 8-B 50 feet Purple “K”

Heavy 12-B 50 feet Carbon dioxide foam

Loaded steam

Table 2: Classification of fire hazards

Classification Amount of Combustible

Material Present

Size of Potential Fire Sample Areas

Light Small amount Small Office, or change house

similar location

Medium Moderate amount Moderate Shop area, storage area

Heavy Large amount of highly

combustible material

Big Carpenter shop, repair

shop, paint shop, solvent

storage area, fuel storage

area, warehouse area,

heavy equipment


First Aid











• Blood and Pathogens

• Re-injury

• Previous Hazards

• Gloves

• Masks

• First Aid/CPR

Procedure:

1. Report all injuries, not matter how minor, to your foreman or to first aid as soon as possible

2. Know location of the job site first aid facilities and first aid kits.

3. Get treatment for injuries as soon as possible

4. Never move an injured person

5. Any injury where the skin is broken (e.g. cuts and lacerations) must be carefully treated so as to

avoid infection

6. If you are injured, or if you are assisting someone who has been injured, do not become overly

excited. Great haste in applying first aid is often not necessary and can sometimes be harmful

7. In most cases of severe bleeding the first thing to do is apply the cleanest padding available

directly to the wound, keeping firm pressure on it until help can take over the possibility of a

fractured skull is the exception to this rule


8. Most serious injuries involve shock, provide warm covering to the injured worker (e.g. blankets,

jacket) Do not give the injured anything to drink (use a damp cloth to keep the lips moist)

9. When chemicals contact the skin washing with large amounts of water for at least 15-20

minutes, is imperative. If fumes vapours, or dusts are inhaled, removing the victim to fresh air

will provide the most benefit until help arrives.

10. In cases where breathing has stopped artificial respiration or mouth to mouth breathing must be

started immediately. Only those persons properly trained in artificial respiration should attempt

to do this

11. Fill out incident and injury report

Remember to:

• Call for help immediately

• Stop severe bleeding

• Restore breathing

• Avoid panic

• Inspire confidence

• Do no more than necessary until help arrives


Foreign Line Crossing






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• Burns

• Eye Injuries

• Sprains and Strains

• Safety Boots


• Safety Glasses

• Hard Hat

• Fire Extinguisher

• Fire Extinguisher Use

Responsibility:

Project Supervisor

It shall be the responsibility of the project supervisor to ensure all required materials, equipment and

man power be provided to complete the bore.

Daylight Crew Foreman

It shall be the responsibility of the daylight crew foreman to ensure that the foreign line has been totally

exposed and that the observation slot has been excavated to the required depth.

Boring Crew Foreman

It shall be the responsibility of the boring crew foreman to ensure that a safety watch is posted in a safe

area that allows him to view the observation slot until the bore has gone well past the foreign line.


Procedure:

1. Confirm foreign line location

2. Hydro-Vac or hand expose foreign line and identify

3. Hydro-Vac or hand expose observation slot below foreign line to ensure sufficient clearance

4. Machine excavate bell holes on both sides of foreign line, ensuring that a minimum clearance of

1.5 meters between the bell hole and the foreign line is maintained. Bell holes shall be

excavated to a depth sufficient to allow bore to proceed at a depth lower than the observation

slot.


Fuelling of Equipment and Vehicles






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• Burns From

Fire/Explosions

• Exposure to Chemicals in

Fuel

• Inhalation of Vapours

• Injuries Related to Fuel

in the Eyes

• Gloves

• Eye Protection

• Safety Boots


• Hard Hat

Procedure:

1. Pull equipment up to pump

2. Extinguish all smoking material

3. Shut off vehicle

4. Exit vehicle in the proper manner

5. Remove filler cap

6. Ensure you use the right type of fuel

7. Put filler hose in tank


8. Turn on switch or open valve

9. Proceed to fill tank

10. Fill to manufacturers specifications

11. Turn off switch or close valve

12. Remove filler hose from tank

13. Put filler cap back on


Grinding - Bench






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• Ignition Source

• Flying Debris

• Risk of Electrical Shock

• Noise

• Loose Fitting Clothing

• Rings or Jewellery

• Long Hair

• Safety Glasses

• Full Face Shield


• Safety Boots


• Hard Hat

Severe injury may occur if proper protective equipment is not used and properly maintained.

1. Check work spaces and area around grinder for any slip/trip hazards

2. Ensure all guards and shields are in position and affixed properly

3. Check the tool rest for the correct distance from the abrasive wheel, maximum 1/8” or 3mm

4. Replace the grindstone when adjustment of the rest cannot provide 1/8” or 3mm clearance

5. If the wheel has been abused and ground to an angle or grooved, reface the wheel with the

appropriate surfacing tool


6. Protect your eyes with goggles and a face shield at all times when grinding

7. Each time a grinding wheel is mounted, the maximum approved speed stamped on the wheel

bladder should be checked against the shaft rotation speed of the machine to ensure the safe

peripheral speed is not exceeded. A grinding wheel must not be operated at peripheral speed

exceeding the manufacturer’s recommendation

8. The flanges supporting the grinding wheel should be a maximum of 1/3 the diameter of the

wheel, and must fit the shaft rotating speed according to the manufacturer’s recommendation

9. Bench grinders are designed for peripheral grinding. Do not grind on the side of the wheel

10. Do not hold small objects by hand

11. Do not leave grinder running and unattended

***Do not stand directly in front grinding wheel when it first started ***


Grinding – Portable






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• Strains

• Abrasions

• Fire

• Sparks

• Noise

• Safety Glasses

• Safety Face Shield

• Gloves


• Safety Boots

• Hard Hat


• Ensure Capability Before

Using Angle Grinders

An abrasive wheel break can cause severe injury. Proper storage of new wheels, proper use of wheels

and proper maintenance of wheels must be observed.

Familiarize yourself with the grinder operation before commencing work.

1. Guards must be provided in place and adjusted to protect you. Replace damaged guards.

2. Clean and service grinders, according to manufacturers’ recommendations. Record all

maintenance for grinders

3. Ensure that a machine will not operate when unattended by checking dead-man (constant

pressure) switch.


4. Wear safety glasses, goggles, and face shields to protect against flying particles. Gloves, aprons,

metatarsal safety boots, and respiratory protection are advisable, depending on work.

Speeds

1. Maximum speed in revolutions per minute (rpm) is marked on every wheel. Never exceed this

speed.

2. Check speed marked on wheel, and compare it to the speed on the grinder. Is it equal to or

greater than the maximum speed of the grinder?

3. Measure speed of any new machine. Take several readings.

4. Measure speed of governor controlled air driven grinders after 20 hours of use every week,

whichever comes first. Measure speed after any repairs.

***Measure speed of electrically driven grinders monthly and after repairs***

Procedure

1. Check grinder wheel for obvious faults and defects

2. Ensure trigger mechanism operates properly

3. Ensure circuit interrupter is in place and is working properly

4. Remove all flammables in the area where work is to take place

5. Ensure fire extinguisher is in close proximity

6. Turn off power prior to performing any adjustments

7. Use grinder according to manufacturers specifications

8. Control the trigger mechanism with one hand while using the other on the grinder body to

ensure control over grinder unit.

9. Use the flat side of the wheel for grinding purposes

10. Make sure grinding disc has stopped rotating before setting the grinder down

11. Check to make sure that there are no fires or sparks


Grinding - Wheel Changing






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• Pinch Points


• Electric Shock

• Long Hair

• Rings or Jewellery

• Safety Glasses

• Safety Boots

• Gloves

• Hard Hat

Procedure:

1. Unplug the bench grinder to remove power.

2. Remove the wheel guard screws and the wheel guard.

3. Hold the opposite wheel firmly. Remove the nut and flange.

4. Remove the old wheel and replace it with the new one.

5. Assemble the flange and nut onto the spindle. Tighten the spindle nut just enough to hold the

wheel firmly. If the nut is tightened too much, the wheel may be damaged.

6. Attach the wheel guard.


7. Turn the grinder on and let it come up to speed and idle for one minute.

Note: Turn the spindle nut on the right-hand side counterclockwise to loosen. Turn the spindle nut on the left-hand side clockwise to loosen


Grouting Procedure for Hollow Core











• Working at Heights


• Communication Failure

• Slips, Trips, and Falls


• Other Workers

• Hard Hat


• Safety Glasses


• Gloves

• Safety Boots


• Job Hazard


• WHMIS

• Safe-T-Disc

• Aerial Lift Training

Procedure:

1. Grout is to be of the type requested by the manufacturer

2. Grouting of the hollow core will be done by an approved concrete bucket. There will be a signal

person on the ground to guide the bucket under the chute of the concrete truck, and a signal

person on the roof to signal the crane. If the signal person on the roof is 10ft from an edge that

is not barricaded, then that person must use 100% tie off procedure that is acceptable to the

situation.

3. Once the concrete bucket is on the roof, the signal person will open the bucket chute which will

allow the grout to slide into wheel barrows that will be moved around the roof by workers and

dumped in locations where grout is needed. If any worker is less than 10 ft from any edge that is

not barricaded, he/she must use a 100% tie off procedure acceptable to the situation.


4. Once the grout is dumped into locations that need grout, the workers will push it into the joints

of the hollow core using shovels/bars to make sure all joints have been grouted enough to meet

the manufacturers specs.

5. If a piece of hollow core is higher than another piece, weight will be placed on the higher piece

to bring it level with the other erected hollow core. It may be necessary however to jack up

hollow core to make it level.

6. Once the hollow core is level to manufacturers/owners specifications, the joints may be grouted

and let to set to the grout specification. After grout has set as per manufacturers spec’s the

jacks/weight used to level the hollow core may removed.

7. Grouting must be done as per the manufacturer’s specification. It may be necessary to heat the

area up that requires grouting. This will require the use of hoarding (hoarding to be done

according to Litz Hoarding Procedure) and heaters. This is to be done by the general contractor

on site.


Guardrails






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• Falls from Heights

• Slips/Trips and Falls


• Safety Boots

• Hard Hat


• Fall Arrest Training

Procedure:

1. The sub-trades will be responsible for the responsible for ensuring all guardrails are to Workers’

Compensation Board standards.

2. Guardrails must be installed wherever there is hazard of falling four feet or more from a

permanent level or 10 feet or more from a temporary level.

3. Guardrails must have top rails, mid rails, and toe boards that meet Workers’ Compensation

Board requirements. Wire rope used as an alternative to rails must meet Occupational Health

and Safety requirements.

4. Where fall prevention devices must be removed for work to proceed, permission to remove

them must be obtained from the job supervisor. When fall protection/prevention devices are

temporarily removed, workers must be protected by FULL fall arresting equipment.


5. Guardrails and barricades that have been temporarily removed must be replaced as quickly as

possible.

6. In some cases where it is impracticable to use fall prevention devices such as guardrails, FULL

fall arresting equipment must be used.


Hack Saw






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• Eye Injuries

• Slips and Trips

• Safety Glasses

• Safety Boots

• Gloves


Though the hacksaw is specially designed to cut through metal, it is often used to saw wood and plastic.

And because of the unique frame design, the blade may be inserted both parallel and perpendicular to

the frame, as shown in figure 4. The technique for using a hacksaw is identical to that of a crosscut saw.

Utensils:

• Hacksaw Frame

• Hacksaw blade, 12 inches with 24 teeth per inch

• Table Vice

• Hacksaw Blade, 12 inches with 32 teeth per inch

• C – clamp

Ingredients

• Piece of pipe or heavy iron

• Can of machine oil

• Piece of sheet metal

• Block of wood


1. Adjust hacksaw frame so end post and handle post are slightly more than 12 inches apart.

This is done by putting pressure on the end post until frame releases from notch and can be

moved.

2. Set forward and rear blade holders so pins are perpendicular to the frame

3. Place the 24 -teeth-per-inch blade onto the forward and rear pins so teeth are facing away

from handle.

4. Turn wing nut so that blade is secure in frame. To operate effectively, blade must be under

tension at all times.

5. Insert pipe securely into vise, one end protruding a few inches.

6. Grasping the hacksaw handle firmly in one hand, lay the blade on the pipe 1/2” inches from

the vise. The closer to the vise you cut, the fewer the vibrations and the more accurate the

cut.

7. Take long, easy strokes over the pipe until a groove is formed.

8. Continue the strokes, exerting additional, but not excessive pressure.

9. If the cutting becomes difficult, apply a few drops of lubricating oil to the blade.

10. Relieve pressure before cutting through the pipe. Also watch your toes when the pipe end

falls to the floor

11. Remove pipe from vise

12. Remove blade from frame and replace with 32 - teeth-per- inch blade

13. Lay sheet metal onto piece of wood and clamp together with C-clamp. Insert both securely

into vise, making sure that sheet metal is flush with the upper edge of the wood

14. With the sheet metal facing you, lay the hacksaw blade on the wood and make several long,

easy strokes as described above. You will notice that, as you cut the wood, you also cut

through the sheet metal. Incidentally, this is the only safe method we know

15. Do not twist blade and exert too much pressure, as this will break the blade


Hand Saws






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• Eye Injuries

• Slips and Trips

• Safety Glasses

• Safety Boots

• Gloves


Procedure:

1. Wear safety glasses or goggles, or a face shield.

2. Select a saw of proper shape and size for stock being used.

3. Select a saw with the number of teeth per inch (TPI) in order to get the desired finish. For

example: a coarse tooth blade (e.g., 2 or 3 TPI) should be used for thicker stock. 18 to 32 TPI

should be used on thinner metals or plastic (0.5 cm or 1/4 inch). Generally wood cutting

typically requires about 4 TPI.

4. Choose a saw handle that keeps wrist in a natural position in the horizontal plane.

5. Choose saw with a handle opening of at least 12 cm (5 in.) long and 6 cm (2.5 in.) wide and

slanted at a 15° angle.

6. Check the stock being cut for nails, knots, and other objects that may damage or buckle saw.


7. Start the cut by placing your hand beside the cut mark with your thumb upright and pressing

against blade. Start cut carefully and slowly to prevent blade from jumping. Pull upward

until blade bites. Start with partial cut, and then set saw at proper angle.

8. Apply pressure on down stroke only

9. Hold stock being cut firmly in place.

10. Use a helper, a supporting bench or vice to support long stock if required.

11. Keep teeth and blades properly set.

12. Protect teeth of saw when not in use.

13. Keep saw blades clean.

Hand-saw precautions

• Prior to use, always inspect hand saws for defects such as splintered or cracked handles, missing saw-

blade teeth, loose saw-blade connections, and bent saw blades or frame handles.

• Any saw with defects shall be removed from service by attaching a red tag that sates “DO NOT USE”

complete red tag with appropriate information and notify your supervisor.

• Always wear eye protection when using hand saw

• Do not test saw teeth on hands or fingers to determine whether a hand saw is sharp

• Use the proper type of and saw for the material to be cut or type of cut to be made. For example, use

a rip hand-saw for cutting along the grain of the wood and a cross-cut hand-saw for cutting across the

grain of the wood

• Select the correct type of hacksaw blade for the type of material to be cut

• When preparing to cut wood, inspect the wood stock for nails or other imbedded objects that could

damage the hand saw

• Begin cutting by starting carefully and slowly to prevent the saw blade from jumping or binding.


• When using a pruning hand-saw, do not cut limbs or branches above your head and use your free

hand to hold the lib or branch while sawing

• Place stock in vise or hold stock firmly when sawing. Use a helper or bench to support long stock

• Use the entire length of the blade during each saw stroke

• Always carry a hand saw by its handle with the saw end pointed down

• Keep all hand-saw blades sharp and clean. Also, keep hacksaw blades lightly oiled

• When finished with the hand saw, return it to its assigned storage place


Hearing Protection

Written By : Ed Le





Jerry Pacl






• High Noise Level from

Machines or Tools

• Ear Plugs

• Ear Muffs


Training

• Hazardous Noise

Identification

Procedure:

Expandable Ear Plugs

1. Roll the expandable pugs into a thin, crease free cylinder

2. Roll plugs with thumb and fingers into a smooth tube thin enough so that about half the length

will fit easily into your ear canal

3. Allow ear plugs to expand in ear canal

4. When high noise levels are no longer hazardous, remove plugs from ears with care.

Ear Muffs

1. Ear muffs come in many models designed to fit most people, they block out noise by completely

covering the outer ear

2. Ensure that the outer ear is completely covered by ear muff

3. Ensure that holding strap is on top of the head, not behind the head

4. Inspect ear protection for damage prior and after each use


High/Low Voltage Lines






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• Death

• Fire

• Welding

• Residual Energy Storage

• Burns

• Hard Hat

• Safety Glasses

• Safety Boots

• Gloves


A. Minimum Clearance

a. No worker employed shall come into contact and, no material shall be piled, stored or otherwise

handled nor scaffolding erected or dismantled, nor tools, machinery on equipment operated

within the specified minimum distances from any energized high voltage electrical equipment,


b. The following minimum distances shall be maintained:

VOLTAGE (Phase to Phase) MINIMUM DISTANCE (Feet)

751 V to 75 KV 10 (3)

Over 75 KV to 250 KV 15 (4.6)

Over 250 KV to 550 KV 20 (6.1)

c. Overhead electrical lines

Where overhead electrical conductors are encountered in proximity to a work area, the

employer shall be responsible for:

i) Ascertaining the voltage and minimum clearance distance required, and

ii) Maintaining the minimum clearance distance, and

iii) Ensuring that the requirements of clause (a) are complied with

Low Voltage Lines

When work is being carried out in proximity to energized electrical conductors operating at 750 volts or

less, such work shall be performed in a manner to prevent contact by any worker with the energized

conductors.


Hoarding






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• Temperature


• Hard Hat

• Safety Boots

• Safety Glasses

• Gloves


• Appropriate Clothing

Procedure:

Exterior - winter application

The two main things to be aware of when planning to erect a temporary enclosure are wind and snow

load.

A. Enclosing the exterior of a building:

1. Formulated a plan of action

2. Discuss plan with all personnel involved

3. Make sure that the scaffold is erected according to proper safe work practices


4. Where possible anchor the top of the scaffold with guy wires back to a secure point on the ground at

the proper angle, or to the building

5. Securely attach 2 X 4’s to the exterior uprights of the scaffold

6. Securely attach 2 X 4’s or larger lumber (depending on distance scaffold sections are apart, and

distance from scaffold to the other supporting structure) to the top of the scaffold from each section,

at the same side as the uprights

7. A pony wall, on the roof of the building, should be higher than the scaffold so roof members are

sloped to allow for snow to slide off and allow head room. If possible, the pony wall should be

anchored to the roof

8. Roof framing should be of adequate size to carry the weight of the snow. Lumber should be placed

perpendicular to the roof members at the midpoint between the two supporting structures. Placing

plywood to cover the roof stops large water traps that form between the roof members

9. When placing traps to the framing structure, be sure to close traps so that there is little opportunity

for the wind to get inside of the hoarding

10. Never leave a large opening in the hoarding for an extended period of time. The wind may cause a

sail effect. Be sure to close off the hoarding if the job is not finished in one day.

11. If the entire building is not enclosed, the “loose” ends of the scaffold should be anchored to the

ground by guy wire on both sides (where possible)

12. Entryways should be constructed for easy access, to keep heat in and wind out

13. Air quality should be checked on a regular basis

14. If a strong wind does get into the hoarding, secure the area where the wind is entering or release

the tarps in other areas to reduce pressure, thus minimizing problems with the rest of the enclosure

B. Free standing enclosure (for block walls):

With free standing hoarding, use the above procedure with the following exceptions:

1. Scaffold must be tied back to a proper anchor point at the ground by guy wires at the proper angle,

and must be done from both sides

2. The wall section opposite the scaffold should be built with material that is strong enough to

withstand extreme wind conditions and the base should be properly anchored to the ground


3. Guy wires for bracing the new wall can easily be passed through the tarps to proper anchor points

C. Interior

When building an interior enclosure within a high traffic area, or public area, ensure the following:

1. Build walls of sound material using proper trade practices

2. Make sure the wall is properly secured

3. Make sure the area is well marked limiting public access

4. Make sure the wall is sealed to prevent dust or debris entering public areas

Hollow Core Erection

Written By : Warren Emberton











• Pinch Points

• Crush Injuries


• Slips, Trips and Falls

• Safety Glasses

• Hard Hat


• Safety Boots

• Gloves


• Tag Lines

• Rig and Hoisting Training

• Crane Operator

Certification

Procedure:

1. Site Access

The general contractor shall be responsible for providing suitable access to the building, proper

drainage, and firm level bearing for the hauling and erection equipment to operate under their

own power.

2. Preparation

The general contractor shall be responsible for:

a) Providing true, level bearing surfaces on all field-constructed bearing walls and other

field-constructed supporting members.

b) All pipes, stacks, conduits, and other such items shall be stubbed-off at a level lower

than the bearing plane of the pre-stressed concrete products until after the latter are

set

3. Rigging

a) Ensure that slings and hardware are used within allowable safe working loads.

b) Tag lines may be required during hoisting

c) Spiral slabs are hoisted by slipping slings under and around slab at each end, ensuring

that slings are pulled in adequately from each end.

d) Equip hollow-core clamps with safety lines that will retain the load

e) Ensure that appropriate spreader bar employed where applicable

4. Stability

a) Ensure proper amount of bearing as per design requirements

b) Place pre-cast balconies on walls or beams with proper bearing material under slabs

c) Grout joints and ends and include any reinforcing as required as soon as is practical

5. Installation

a) Members shall be lifted at points determined by the manufacturer

b) Bearing pads shall comply with manufacturer’s recommendations

c) Grout shall extend to at least the bottom of the shear keys. Concrete settlement of the

grout is structurally acceptable and can be feather levelled

6. Alignment

a) Members shall be properly aligned and levelled as required by the approved shop

drawings. Variations between adjacent members shall be reasonably levelled-out by

jacking, loading, or any other feasible method as recommended by the manufacturer

7. Safety

a) Check hoisting slings for wear

b) Watch for blocking stuck to underside of slab while hoisting

c) When adjusting slabs use caution to ensure that bearing is not lost. Special care must be

taken when hangers are used

d) Absolutely No hoisting over people.

e) Truck drivers must be out of cab and out of swing zone

f) Signal man to communicate to all workers in the immediate area while hoisting

g) Use radio contact if operator cannot see signal man

8. Clean up

a) As work progresses, all excessive foreign materials which would become difficult to

remove from finished surfaces, or which would harden on finished surfaces, shall be

removed.

b) Upon completion of the work, all surplus materials, tools, equipment, and debris leaving

the building in a clean condition shall be removed to the satisfaction of the owner

c) Final cleaning of all material is the responsibility of the general contractor/construction

manager of the project.

***Note: When lifting precast, the area of concern is not just the load being overhead. The “Hospital

Zone” constitutes the total area covered by the boom, in the eventuality of the boom coming

down***


Hook Suspended Man Basket



Created: 2010-11-13 Location: K2 Saskatchewan








• Pinch Points


• Failure to Use Fall

Protection

• Jobsite Communication

• Slips, Trips, and Falls

• Serious Injury

• Other Workers

• Hard Hats

• High Visibility Vests

• Safety Boots

• Gloves

• Safety Glasses



• WHIMIS

• Safe-T-Disc

Procedure:

1. Ball of crane is to be lowered to the ground to attach safety lines above the wedge and socket

2. Attach ½ inch or larger chokers with two 4¾ ton or larger shackle at the location mentioned in 1.

Each choker must be attached as in step 1 with separate shackles to allow each person in the

man basket to have their own safety line. These chokers must extend down past the ball by at

least 6 inches.

3. Attach one 5/8 inch or larger choker as in step one using an 8 ½ ton shackle. This choker must

not extend past the bottom of the hook of the ball

4. Hoist the ball up to the same height as the hook-up point of the man basket


5. Hook the ball to the hook-up point of the basket. Now attach the cable mentioned in step 2 to

the man basket hook-up point using an 8 ½ ton shackle. Basket is ready to be used

Crane Requirements for the Use of Hook Suspended Man Baskets

1. Ground conditions must be examined carefully for support and level prior to hoisting a man

basket. If ground is not satisfactory then it must be corrected before the task at hand can be

done.

2. All personnel in a man basket must wear a proper CSA approved harness and lanyard and be

trained in fall protection. The lanyard shall be securely attached securely to both the safety

harness and the safety cables mentioned in step 1 of hooking up a man basket

3. At no time shall a worker sit or stand on the kick guard, mid rail, or top rail of the man basket or

place anything across the top of the basket to gain working height.

4. If any worker must get out of the basket while it is elevated, he/she must tie off to an

appropriate tie off point at the area they are trying to get onto, and then they can unhook their

lanyard from the basket and get out of the basket using the door of the basket. Always use

100% tie off.

5. A man basket is rated for a specific weight and it is not permitted to go over the manufacturer’s

specified capacity.

6. All Cranes must be equipped with an anti 2 block device, LMI, and must stop all controls dead

when anti 2 block is tripped

7. All crane operators must be certified as well as cranes

8. Never shall it be permitted to go over 50% of the crane chart while hoisting men in a man basket

Guidance Documents/Resources:

• Manufacturer’s Specifications

• PPE

• Other Procedures


Hot Work






Jerry Pacl






• Burns Due to Hot Slag

• Fires Due to Sparks

• Explosions From

Combustible Materials

• Eye injuries

• Safety Glasses

• Full Face Safety Shield

• Safety Boots


• Hot Gloves

• Hard Hats

• Fire Extinguishers

• Welders Helmet


• Welding

• Torch Use

A. Protective Equipment:

Employees must wear hard hats, safety glasses, face shields and hot gloves. Flame retardant coveralls

are to be worn when required. Class C fire extinguishers must be available.


B. General:

• Only qualified people or trainees under their supervision shall work on electrical equipment. Do

not work alone on energized equipment except where safe work procedures have been

established and approved.

• Test for voltage before you touch or ground any electrical equipment.

• On equipment fed directly from a utility, ensure that a utility operation, such as re-closing a

remote switch, will not re-energize the equipment you are working on.

• When working on energized equipment, do not engage in unrelated conversations.

• Touching arching to overhead lines is the most common electrical cause of death, so be careful

when moving equipment near overhead lines, keeping at least three meters clearance from 25

KV lines. Use an extra person for safety and signalling.

• Report all dangerous equipment or procedures

• Watch for more than one source of voltage in a cell.

C. Who may do electrical hot work?

Hot work may only be done by workers approved by the authorized person at the worksite.

D. Work Procedures:

• Work out a step-by-step plan for the work covering: equipment and personnel needs, obtaining

notifications and approvals, gaining access to the energized equipment, verifying what parts are

energized, doing the work, returning the equipment to the original configuration and revoking

the approvals and notifications.

• Discuss the plan in detail with other qualified persons.

• Take into account ambient conditions such as rain, humidity, and height from the ground, in

planning.

• Obtain approvals for the work, using site-standard forms and notify all groups who may be

affected by the work.

• Use equipment and system drawings to confirm which parts are to be worked on. Check meters

for safe conditions and correct range before starting the work.

• Client shall have an extra trained and qualified person available for safety purposes.

• After the work has been done, return the system to its normal configuration. If this cannot be

done, the equipment should be tagged with a warning and explanatory sign and physical access

should be prevented.


After all work is complete and the system is returned to normal, the approval from shall be returned and

the relevant groups notified.


Housekeeping






Jerry Pacl







• Eye Injuries

• Hand Injuries

• Dust Inhalation

• Strains and Sprains

• Hard Hat

• Safety Glasses

• Safety Boots


When Required



• Gloves

• WHMIS

Procedure:

1. Lay-out work and determine extent of work

2. 2. Make sure all P.P.E, is worn and install dust partitions to protect others. Make sure there is

some ventilations

3. Clean up and load all larger waste, dispose of same and broom clean area

4. Vacuum area to eliminate dust particles

5. Remove dust screens and store equipment in proper areas


Good housekeeping is a major part of any affective safety program and is everyone’s responsibility.

Clean up and debris removal must be a full time consideration on any job. Do your part to keep our work

place clean.

1. All employees are responsible for keeping their areas clean.

2. Keep all stairways, ladder landings, scaffolds and walkways free of materials and equipment.

String cords, welding leads, hoses and lines under these areas must be cleaned whenever

possible.

3. Pick up all tripping hazards such as nuts, bolts, welding rods, etc.

4. Pull out or clinch over exposed nails.

5. Oil and grease spills or other liquids shall be removed at once or covered with speedy dry or

other absorbent material until they can be cleaned up.

6. Dispose of all lunch scraps, papers, coffee, cups, etc. properly.

7. Pile and store materials neatly and safely in designated locations.

8. Toilets, wash-up facilities, and drinking water cans are provided for your convenience and

comfort. Please help to keep them clean and sanitary. Report any problems to your supervisor.

Sanitation Requirements

Subcontractors and those projects that are required by contract to supply their own sanitary facilities,

must supply toilet facilities, cleaning, must provide sources of water and disposal services for toilet

facilities. Each subcontractor will be held fully responsible for seeing that all his supervisory personnel

abide by the applicable sanitary requirements and proper use of the sanitary facilities.

All facilities shall be furnished in accordance with these requirements and any other applicable laws.

One toilet shall be provided for each 15-20 workers and located within a reasonable distance to each

work area


Hydro-Vac



Created: 2010-22-12 Location: Winnipeg



Jerry Pacl






• Electric Shock

• Burns

• Explosions

• Cuts Lacerations

• Eye Injuries

• Hard Hat

• Safety Glasses


• Gloves

• Safety Boots


• Barricades and Warning

Signs

• WHMIS

• Confined Space Entry

• First Aid

Procedure:

When it is determined that underground power cables will be exposed by Hydro-Vac operation, the

following steps will be taken:

• Determine the depth of the cable with underground locator equipment (ATCO Electric can

provide the service)

• The excavation work will be done under the direction of qualified utility employee.


• The qualified utility employee will conduct a “Tailboard” with the excavation crew that will

include the review of; this procedure, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required and a

site hazard assessment.

• The qualified utility employee will carry a copy of this procedure

• The excavation crew will have a copy of this procedure on site.

• The Hydro-Vac operators will stand on rubber mats while excavating within 1 foot of cable.

• The Hydro-Vac truck will be bonded to ground probe.

Excavation Procedure:

Once excavation is within 1 foot of cable the following steps;

• Shut down the boiler, use cold water

• The “Twin Jet” nozzle (low pressure, high volume.)

• Do not exceed 1500# water pressure.

• Use sweeping motion on cable, no extended direct spray on cable.

NOTE: Where the work is not directed by ATCO Electric, inform the local ATCO Electric office that

exposing of cables will take place so that cable layout and voltage can be determined and cables can be

checked for damaged before backfill


Illumination & Fixed Temporary Lighting



Created: 2010-22-12 Location: Winnipeg



Jerry Pacl






• Explosions

• Burns

• Eye Injuries


• Hard Hat

• Safety Glasses

• Gloves


• Safety Boots

Where natural illumination is not sufficient artificial lighting shall be used.

Temporary lighting (except battery powered) shall be protected with approved guards.

1. All areas where workers must work, pass through, or be presented including areas of access and

egress, must be adequately illuminated.

2. Suggested construction levels:

General construction work areas

5 foot candles - Areas during concrete placement excavation,

3 foot candles - Field maintenance and refuelling of vehicles and equipment


Access ways

5 foot candles – Active storage areas, waste storage areas,

3 foot candles - Loading platforms

3. Missing or burned out lights bulbs must be replaced.

4. Dark areas are not to be entered without the assistance of portable lighting or flashlights.


Ladder – Extension Ladder Climbing Procedure






Jerry Pacl







• Pinch Points


• Safety Boots

• Safety Glasses

• Hard Hat

• Gloves

• Safety Glasses

Procedure:

1. Inspect before each use as per inspection procedure.

2. Follow proper set-up procedure.

3. DO NOT USE LADDERS - If you tire easily, or are subject to fainting spells, are using medicine or

alcohol that may cause impaired judgment or dizziness, or are physically handicapped.

4. To protect children or others from unauthorized use of the ladder, (that could result in the risk

of injury to those not properly trained), never leave a ladder set - up and unattended.

5. Securely engage ladder locks before climbing.

6. Check that top and bottom ends of the ladder rails are firmly supported.

7. Face the ladder when climbing up or down. Do not over reach. Deep body centered between

side rails.

8. Maintain a firm grip, when climbing using both hands, when working from the ladder maintains

a three point contact with the ladder.


9. Do not climb onto the ladder form the side unless secured against side motion - or climb from

one ladder to another ladder.

10. Do not stand closer to the top than 3 feet from the top. Never climb above the support point.

11. Do not use a ladder in high winds.

12. Never use a ladder as a platform, plank, or hoist.

13. Do not overload, ladders are meant for one person only.

14. Do not “walk” or “shift” a ladder while standing on it.

***Warning: DANGER! Metal ladders conduct electricity. Do not let ladders of any material come in

to contact with live electrical wires***


Ladder – Extension Ladder Inspection Procedure






Jerry Pacl






• Pinch Points


• Hard Hat

• Safety Boots

• Gloves

• Safety Boots

Procedure:

1. Inspect before each use as follows:

a) Make sure all rivets and joints, nuts and bolts are tight and rungs are secure.

b) Ladder extension locks and feet functioning, and if necessary lubricate.

c) The rope must be properly affixed and in good condition.

d) Never climb a damaged bent, or broken ladder

e) Keep ladder clean, free from wet paint, mud, snow, grease, oil, and other slippery

materials.

f) Keep your shoes clean; leather soles should not be used.

g) Never make temporary repairs of damaged or missing parts.

h) Ensure all working parts are in good working condition:


2. Proper care and storage:

a) Hang ladder on racks in dry place at intervals of 6 feet for support.

b) Properly secure ladder while in transit.

c) Never store materials on ladders.

d) Keep ladder clean and free of all foreign materials - Do not paint. Follow manufacturer’s

recommendations.

e) Destroy ladder if broken, worn or exposed to fire or chemical corrosion.


Ladder – Extension Ladder Set-up Procedure






Jerry Pacl








• Pinch Points


• Hard Hat

• Safety Boots

• Gloves

Procedure

1. Inspect before each use as per inspection procedure.

2. Secure base when raising and never set up ladder when it is extended.

3. Set extension ladder at a proper (75.5 degree) angle by placing ladder base a distance equal to 1/4

total working length of ladder away from base of vertical support, if distance is less than 3 feet, place

base of ladder a minimum of 3 feet from vertical support.

4. Set ladder on firm level ground. Do not lean sideways. Do not use on ice or snow or slippery surfaces

without non-skid devices or securing feet.

5. Erect ladder with minimum 3 feet extending above roof line or working surface: tie top at support

points.

6. Extend top section only from ground, never by “bouncing” or from the roof.

7. Do not over-extend, maintain minimum overlap of sections - up to and including 32 feet - 3 foot

overlap 36 foot - 4 foot overlap over 36 feet and including 48 feet - 5 foot overlap.


8. Do not place on boxes, unstable bases or on scaffolds

9. Do not tie or fasten ladders together to gain additional height

10. Do not place in front of a door that could open into the ladder causing it to fall

11. Do not lean the ladder against an overhead door - beware of automatic operation of the door

12. Whenever possible, use a second person to hold the ladder as added protection and security

***Warning: DANGER! Metal ladders conduct electricity. Do not let ladders of any material come into

contact with live electrical wires***


Safe Lifting Procedure






Jerry Pacl







• Strains and Over

Exertion

• Back Injuries

• Pinch Points

• Safety Boots

• Safety Glasses

• Hard Hat

• Gloves

Back injuries are one of the most common workplace injuries in Manitoba, and may be long and painful

to recover from. Unfortunately, suffering one back injury puts you at a greater risk of suffering another.

The most important thing you can do to prevent a back injury is to use proper lifting and material

handling techniques. (If you are suffering back pain, contact your physician for more information.)

A. Lifting Hazards:

• Awkward/sustained posture - improper lifting technique is the largest cause of lower back injuries. For

example, bending at the waist, or twisting while holding anything greatly increases the stress on the

muscles and joints of the back.


• Forceful exertions - there is a limit to the amount of weight the back can lift; this limit is different for

each person. Know and respect your limits. Use mechanical aids wherever possible, i.e. cranes, carts,

dollies, etc.

• Repetitive movements - repeated actions cause fatigue; fatigue reduces the amount of weight the

body can safely lift. Be sure to give the back adequate rest between lifts

1. Test the weight of the load

i. If it feels to heavy ask for help, or use a mechanical lifting device

ii. It is your legal right to refuse to lift anything you feel may be a danger to you

2. Position your body close to the load

3. Take a wide stance with the load between the knees if possible

4. BEND YOUR KNEES

5. Bending at the waist should never be permitted

i. Never try to catch a falling load

6. Keep the lower back straight. The risk of injury increases when the lower back is rounded

7. Keep your head up the more vertical your posture is the lower your risk of injury

8. Breath out as you begin to lift

ii. This increases tension in your abdominal muscles

iii. Do not hold your breath during a lift this increases pressure in the abdomen

9. Always keep your shoulders in line with your feet

i. Twisting significantly increases the risk of injuries

ii. Never twist while lifting or carrying anything even light objects

iii. No Twisting

10. Proper Lowering is as important as proper lifting

i. Dropping or throwing loads is hazardous


ii. Bend the knees, keep the back straight and breathe out as you begin to lower

B. Preventing back injuries:

Spot the hazard

• What conditions prevent you from using safe lifting techniques?

• Is the load heavy, awkward or hard to hold?

• Is your back tired before the end of your shift?

Assess the risk

• Test the weight of the load before lifting.

• Is your back sore or tired before the lift?

• Did you clear you path of obstacles and debris?

Find a safer way

• Always use good lift techniques.

• Never twist your back with weight in your hands.

• Use or ask for a mechanical lift.

• Ask for help with the lift.

Everyday

• It is your right to be safe at work.

• Taking short cuts increases the chance you will be hurt.

• Think about lifting safely.


Steps Job Sequence Potential Accidents or

Hazards

Recommended Safe

Job Procedure

1 Plan your lift a. slips and falls

b. tripping and falls

c. cuts and slivers

d. strains or back

injury

a. Inspect floor

surface around

object

b. Inspect route over

which object is to

be carried

c. Decide how object

is to be grasped

avoid sharp edges,

slivers, etc.

d. Make sure load is

easily within your

lifting capacity

2 When lifting, place

yourself in the squat

position facing the

object to be lifted.

a. Set feet solidly

b. Squat in front of

object as close to

the load as possible

c. Knees bent. (legs at

about 90 degree

angle at the knee)

d. Back in a vertical

position

e. Place one foot

slightly forward

3 Test weight of object a. strain If too heavy, get help.



Hazards

Recommended Safe

Job Procedure

4 Grasp object firmly and

straighten up legs to

standing position

If your back is in a

hunch position, and

you try to lift with back

muscles instead of

heavy leg muscles, you

will strain your back.

Keep back straight and

stand up, lift with

weight close to body

using arm and heavy

muscles of legs to lift,

instead of back muscles

5 Place object in position Twisting can cause

sprain in the back

Do not twist while

lifting. Turn feet, not

the body, as body is in

correct position.

Lift correctly and avoid

a painful and costly

injury.


Lock Out – Tag Out

Written By : Ed Le





Jerry Pacl

Date: June 18 2010






• Electrical shock

• Chemical Exposure

• Skin Burns

• Lacerations &

Amputations

• Fires & Explosions

• Chemical Releases

• Eye Injury

• Death

• Hard Hat

• Safety Glasses

• Safety Boots



• Lock out/Tag Out

Procedure

Procedure:

1. The “Red Tag” must be used whenever the operator or driver believes his equipment is unsafe

to operate and that further operation would result in an accident or personal injury

2. The supervisor or appropriate person in charge of the equipment must be notified of the

decision to “Red Tag” a piece of equipment


3. Any Person who removes a “Red Tag” from equipment and is not authorized to do so will be

considered in deliberate violation of Safety Rules and subject to sever disciplinary action, up to

and including discharge

4. After inspection/necessary repairs have been made the “Red Tag” will be removed from the

equipment by the supervisor and the equipment released for use

5. Equipment that has been marked with the “Red Tag” will be moved only by a person designated

by a supervisor

*************************************************************************************

1. Each supervisor/journeyman has been issued one multi hasp, one lock and three reusable

lockout tags; as well the safety box on each truck has additional multi-purpose tags. The

apprentice will be issued lockout tags as required by his journeyman.

2. Where both a journeyman and apprentice are working on the same locked out project, the

journeyman will apply the multi hasp, install his lock and the apprentice will apply his lockout

tag.

3. Lockout tags can be used and signed by more than one worker but can only be removed when

all workers listed are present and consent is given for its removal. Tags must indicate the device

shut down, location of workers, dated and signed.

Locks and tags can only be removed by person who applied it

When to lockout:

1. When there is a risk of electrical shock while servicing equipment, lightning, motors or other

electrical apparatus.

2. Where there is a risk of any mechanical device starting or moving that would put you at risk of injury.

Example: Conveyors, elevators, hoist, presses, overhead doors and others.


3. Where there is a risk of other power sources such as hydraulic, air pressure, gravity or steam that

could cause a device to move in an unexpected and hazardous fashion.

When to lockout - one or all of these locations as required

1. The main power source (switch on breaker) for the device or circuit worked on

2. The electrical panel that provides the electrical source for the device or circuit worked on

3. The main valve that provides a source of power other than electrical to the device

4. Should you need to lockout a breaker in a panel that does not have a facility for a lock, you will

remove the panel cover and remove the wire from the breaker, replace the over and indicate with a

tag taped to the cover that the circuit has been isolate, removed from the breaker and is considered

locked out


Lock-Out – Tag-Out – Electrical Systems






Jerry Pacl







• Death

• Burns

• Jewellery

• Rubber Insulated Gloves

• Safety Glasses

• Safety Mats


• Safety Boots

• Hard Hat

• Mats

• No Jewellery

• Lock Out Tag Out

Procedure

Tools/Equipment Required:

Voltage Tester

Electrical Hand Tools



Hazards

Recommended Safe Job Procedure

1 Danger to

workers - needs

for isolation, de-

energizing of

equipment

a. Severe shock to workers

b. Short circuit of

equipment, causing

explosion, fire, or injury to

workers

c. Excessive voltage to

equipment, causing

severe damage

Where there is, or may be, a danger to a

worker(s) carrying out work on an

installation or a piece of electrical

equipment and who may be exposed to

a hazard from accidental energizing or

start-up, that lockout and tagging prior

to commencing work by a designated

and qualified person (electrician)

2 Maintenance in

explosive,

flammable

atmospheres

a. Arcing or short circuit

causing fire and explosion

In location where explosive, flammable

materials or gases are present, repairs

or alterations shall not be made on any

live or energized equipment



Hazards


3 Disconnecting live

equipment

a. Possible shock

b. Possible short circuit

c. Possible grounding of live

cable

Disconnecting - no repairs or alterations

shall be carried out on any live

equipment except where complete

disconnection of the equipment is not

practical. Adequate precautions such as

locks on circuit breakers or switches,

warning notices, sentries or other

equally effective means shall be taken

to prevent electrical equipment from

being electrically charged when work is

being done thereon.

4 In plant

procedures

In personnel doing the work

do not follow the plant

procedures

In plant procedures specified by the

owner or client take precedence over

the procedures outlined here, providing

there is no contravention of existing

codes.



Hazards


5 Worker

instruction of

hazards

Workers must be instructed and be fully

familiar with the hazards associated

with the system before it is de-

energized or de-activated

6 Review of

systems drawings

Review drawings of the system to be

de-energized and de-activated and

where required, confirm with the client

or owner the switches, power sources,

control interlocks or other such devices

necessary to isolate the system.

7 Secure parts

against accidental

movement

Workers shall ensure all parts have

been secured against accidental

movement and that power cannot get

through to the isolated area



Hazards


8 Use of P.P.E. When working on live equipment,

personal protective equipment must be

used. P.P.E. must be approved for use in

this situation, i.e. rubber insulating

gloves, safety boots, glasses, mats,

sleeves, etc. Extreme caution must be

taken at all times



Hazards


9 Locking and

Tagging Out

All apparatus capable of being

electrically energized or dynamically

activated must be de-activated by

locking out, physically disconnected or

otherwise rendered inoperable.

Switches, power sources, controls,

interlocks and other such devises must

be appropriately tagged and personally

locked off by each tradesman

responsible and involved in the

operation. The tags will be signed and

dated.



Hazards


10 System Testing Test the system to ensure that all

components are de-energized and de-

activated, including interlocking or

dependent systems which could feed

into the system being isolated, either

mechanically or electrically or both

11 Removal of

personal jewelry.

Wear P.P.E.

Wearing of jewelry could

cause an accident by coming

in accidental contact with

electrical power,

Workers testing electrical systems must

first remove all watches, rings, neck

chains or other current conducting

jewelry from their person. Wear

electrical resistant footwear. Wear

safety glasses with side shield. Wear

certified hard hats



Hazards


12 a. Lockout and

tagging

safeguards

b. Additional

locks required

c. Complete and

tag for each

worker

d. Attaching own

personal lock

and tag

1. Removal of a lock by

someone other than

the person, who

installed it, means

that person has not

been checked out for

the work he/she was

doing and thus could

be in danger.

2. Where several locks

are installed, then

only when they are

removed is it safe to

proceed.

3. Not knowing why the

lock is there creates

a problem -

information must be

known.

4. Each lock protects

the individual

worker.

1. After the circuit has been de-

energized and locked out by the

person in charge, each worker

or foreman must be protected

by personally placing his own

safety lock on the disconnect

switch. The key for his lock

must be retained on this person

while his lock is in place.

2. Where several workers or

trades are working on the

circuit, provision for additional

locks must be made through

the use of a lockout bar. This

arrangement can accommodate

any number of locks by placing

another lockout bar in the last

hole of the previous bar

3. Each worker must attach to his

lock a durable tag filled out with

the information indicated on

the sample shown on the last of

these procedures.

4. Each worker must recognize

that, even though the

disconnect switch may be

already locked; he is not

protected until he attaches his

one personal safety lock with a

tag filled out.



Hazards


13 Removal of

lock/tag

Removal of lock or tag by

others could cause death or

injury.

The lock and tag can only be removed

by the person installing the lock.

14 Emergency

removal of lock

and tag

Emergency removals only

after all checks are made.

In case of emergency the supervisor can

authorize a safety lock removal only

after ensuring the original worker is not

available for removal and that all other

crew members are accounted for one

the job.

15 Testing de-

energized system

and attaching

ground cable

Testing and discharge must

be done to prevent possible

shock, short circuit or

ground.

The de-energized electrical system must

be tested, discharged by short circuit

and phase to ground. A temporary

ground cable capable of withstanding

cable fault current must be attached to

the system and remain in place until

work is completed.



Hazards


16 Records

maintained of

devices locked off

A record must be kept of the devices

opened, locked off, or otherwise

rendered inoperable so that all of these

devices can be reactivated once work is

complete

17 Warning signs Place signs on the system indicating

that it is not to be energized or

operated and that guards, locks,

temporary ground cables, chains, tags,

and other safeguards are not to be

tampered with or removed until work is

complete



Hazards


18 Removal of locks

and tags prior to

start up

1. Attempt to locate and have the

employee who installed the lock

remove it.

2. Ensure the equipment can be

safely operated.

3. Account for all workers on the job

and the whereabouts of the

person who affixed the safety

locks/tags. Only the worker who

installed a safety lock can remove

it. In case of emergency, the

supervisor is the only other

person who can authorize a

safety lock removed.



Hazards


19 Responsibilities

upon completion

of repairs or

maintenance of

equipment.

Failure to follow step 19

prior to removal of locks and

tags may result in serious

injury to fellow workers or

damage to equipment.

Following the completion of repairs or

maintenance on equipment the

designated person or worker will ensure

that all auxiliary equipment and tools

are removed from the machinery and

accounted for.

The worker will ensure that putting the

machinery in motion will not endanger

anyone and that all guards and safety

devices are properly in position.



Hazards


20 Provisions for

supplying safety

locks, multiple

lock out devices

and tags.

1. The company will provide safety

locks with one key. They will be

painted Hi-Vis red. No one is to

possess duplicate keys to safety

locks or have duplicated keys

made.

2. Safety locks and tags shall not be

used for any purpose other than

the protection of men working on

equipment.

3. On completion of using locks and

keys, they will be returned to the

assigned place.

4. The company will also provide

tags and multiple lock out

devices.


Mitre Saw – Blade Changing






Jerry Pacl






• Pinch Points



• Burns

• Gloves

• Safety Glasses

• Safety Boots

• Hard Hat

Tools required:

Wrench

Material required:

New blade

Procedure:

1. Make sure power supply to miter saw is unplugged.

2. Remove guards if there are any to be removed.

3. Push in shaft lock located near the blade guard.

4. Rotate blade until it locks.

5. Use wrench to loosen bolt on blade.


6. Remove bolt then blade. *NOTE: rotation of blade

7. Install new blade. Tighten bolt, ensuring rotation of blade is correct.

8. Replace any guards which had been removed.

9. Plug saw in and ensure it is working properly before using.


Office Safety

Written By : Ed Le





Jerry Pacl

Date: June 18 2010






• Repetitive Motions

• Musculoskeletal Injuries

• Vibration

• Slips, Trips, Falls

• Safety Boots • Company Safety Rules

• Company Safety Policies

PROCEDURE:

1. Use good lifting techniques. When possible modify the work areas so routine lifting from high or

low levels is not necessary

2. Plan moves and path of travel

3. Get close to object you are lifting, squat down and bring load against your body

4. Turn corners by using feet not by twisting waist

5. Always get help when lifting heavy boxes

6. Sit with good posture

7. Face your work directly and arrange work area so that items are within easy reach

8. Look away from paperwork on your monitor periodically to reduce neck and eye strain

9. Position your monitor and document at eye level and about arms length away

10. Move around, vary your work activities and take frequent rest/pauses during your shift


Outrigger Procedure











• Crane tipping

• Crushing Injuries




• Safety Boots

• Safety Glasses

• Hard Hat

• Crane Operator

Certification

Procedure:

1. Operators must ensure that outriggers are used according to the manufacturer’s instruction

2. Outriggers must be set on solid footing or set on a wooden outrigger pad

3. Outrigger controls must be readily accessible to the operator and are located in a suitable

position for safe operation

4. The area around the outriggers is to be kept free of obstruction

5. A minimum clearance of six hundred millimetres(600mm) between any moving part of the crane

and any obstacle near the base of the crane

6. Where there is a danger of a worker being trapped or crushed by the moving parts of a crane

during its operation, the area around the base of the crane must be made off-limits to workers

and barricaded to restrict the entry of workers


Oxy-Acetylene Torch: Cylinder Replacement






Jerry Pacl






• Repetitive Motions

• Musculoskeletal Injuries

• Vibration

• Slips, Trips, Falls

• Fire Retardant Coveralls

• Safety Glasses/Welding

• Safety Glasses

• Safety Boots

• Hard Hat

Procedure:

1. Oxygen Acetylene Station must be shut down prior to commencing cylinder replacement

2. Using an adjustable open end wrench or open end combination wrench

3. Break loose the regulator to cylinder nut and remove from the cylinder

4. Oxygen is right hand thread

5. Acetylene is left hand thread

6. Remove securing chain and cylinder and install the new cylinder and install the securing chain

7. Always “CRACK” the cylinder valve before installing the regulator

8. Cracking the cylinder means you momentarily open and close the cylinder valve to blow out any

impurities that may have accumulated in the valve threads

9. After installing the regulator always check for leaks

10. Use water or a soap solution to check for leaks. Do not use a petroleum based product


Summary

1. Acetylene hose is red in color

2. Acetylene fittings are always left hand thread

3. Acetylene fittings have a cut mark in the center of the nuts. ( This means left hand thread)

4. Oxygen hose is always green

5. Oxygen hose has right hand threads

6. Acetylene is always “first on, first off”

7. Keep oil away from an oxygen acetylene station

8. Never leave a cylinder free standing, it is to be secured by a safety chain or bar at all times

Cylinders not in use should always have the safety caps on them.

9. When transporting pressure vessels, the regulators should always be removed, the safety caps

installed and the cylinders secured.

10. Acetylene cylinders should always be used and stored in the vertical position, this prevents the

acetone contents from entering the regulator hose and torch


Power Drill Usage






Jerry Pacl






• Eye Injuries

• Flying Metal and debris

• Hot Metal Burns

• Breakage of Drill Bit

Could Cause Drill to

Jump Out of Control

• Strains From Drill Torque


From Drill and Sharp

Edges

• Slips Trips and Falls From

Outlying Debris

• Electric Shocks

• Safety Glasses

• Safety Boots

• Gloves


• Hard Hat

Procedure:

1. Remove drill from storage case and perform visual inspection

2. Put on personal protective equipment

3. Punch guide hole in material


4. Ensure drill is unplugged prior to changing bits, performing maintenance on drill

5. Select correct drill bit for hole

6. Use drill according to manufacturers specifications

7. Plug drill into circuit interrupter and then interrupter into wall

8. Maintain a firm grip on drill bend arms slightly to absorb shock if bit grabs

9. Drill holes

10. Clean drill and store in case


Pre-Cast Balcony Erection











• Welding Hazards



• Pinch Points

• Crush Injuries


• MSI Injuries

• Hard Hat


• Safety Glasses


• Gloves

• Safety Boots



• Pre- lift evaluation



• Crane Operator

Certification

• Signalman Training

• Rigging Training

• Litz Ladder Use

Procedure

Project Foreman: Ory Zaluski ph# 1-204-485-4360

Equipment Required

Crane w/ operator 4 – 7/8 slings w/ 5 ton hooks

1 - Welding Unit w/ welder Misc tools and supplies

Pre-Cast Balconies Fall Arrest Equipment

2 – Tag Lines 3 - 2 way radios


1. Site Access

The general contractor shall be responsible for providing suitable access to the building, firm

level bearing for the hauling and erection equipment to operate under their own power.

2. Rigging

a) Ensure that slings and hardware are used within allowable safe working loads.

b) Tag lines will be required during hoisting

c) Rigging will be used according to manufacturers engineered specifications

3. Safety

a) Inspect hoisting slings and hooks for wear or any deficiencies

b) Inspect all fall arrest protection harnesses, lanyards etc.

c) Watch for blocking stuck to underside of pre-cast balcony while hoisting

d) When adjusting pre-cast balconies use caution to ensure that bearing is not lost.

e) Absolutely No hoisting over people. Truck driver must be out of cab and out of swing

zone

f) Signal man to communicate to all workers in the immediate area while hoisting

g) Radio contact will be used between signalman and operators for communication

h) Ensure good radio communication from each level prior to installation

Procedure:

Prior to Hoisting

1. Perform pre-lift evaluation and pre-job hazard assessment

2. Ensure signalman is tied off to column inside building

3. Ensure welders are tied off to column

4. Designate 2 different channels for radio communication between signalman and operator, and

signalman and welder

5. Ensure radio communication is clear prior to each lift between signal man and operator, and

signal man and welders

Hoisting

6. Rig 7/8 – slings with 5 ton hooks to hook of crane

7. Rig slings to the pre determined engineered rigging points

8. Attach tag lines to pre-cast balcony


9. When rigging is complete rigger will give signal to signal man that hoist is clear to proceed

10. Signalman will then advise operator that he is clear to lift and direct as required throughout lift

11. Pre-cast balcony will then be hoisted and guided into position by rigger using tag lines

12. When load is in position and weight is bearing on columns and clip angles rigger will give

operator the signal to “hold”

13. Once operator has been given the “hold” signal, signalman will switch channels on radio and

then give welders authorization to enter lower balcony

14. Welders will perform welding task (see pre-cast welding procedure)

15. Once task is completed and all men and tools are within building structure, welders will give

signalman the all clear

16. Signalman will then unhook the pre-cast balcony from crane and remove tag lines

17. Signalman will give crane operator the “all clear”

18. Crane operator will reposition crane for next lift.



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Pre-Cast Welding Procedure - Balcony





Committee: James Pare

Scott Tuck






• Welding Hazards



• Pinch Points

• Crush Injuries


• MSI Injuries

• Hard Hat


• Safety Glasses


• Gloves

• Safety Boots


• Welders Shield



• Litz Welding Procedure

Required Equipment

Welding Unit w/ Welder Fibreglass Step Ladder

Miscellaneous Welding Supplies 2 Way Radio


1. Preparation

The general contractor shall be responsible for:

a) Providing true, level bearing surfaces on all field-constructed bearing walls and other

field-constructed supporting members.

b) All pipes, stacks, conduits, and other such items shall be stubbed-off at a level lower

than the bearing plane of the pre-stressed concrete products until after the latter are

set

c) Ensure access to proper tie off points prior to work commencement

2. Safety

a) Watch for blocking stuck to underside of pre-cast balcony while hoisting

b) Absolutely No hoisting over people.

c) Signal man to communicate to all workers in the immediate area while hoisting

d) Use radio contact for communication with signalman only

e) Inspect all fall arrest harnesses and lanyards prior to use

f) Ensure welding cables are not tangled or caught around equipment

Procedure:

1. Get authorization from signalman to enter lower precast balcony

2. Ensure all lanyards and fall arrest equipment is tied off

3. Bring ladder onto balcony and erect (erection and usage will be done according to Litz Ladder

procedures)

4. Use a fibreglass ladder only while welding

5. Weld all 4 sides of column

6. Weld balcony side of each of the clip angles

7. When welding is complete all welders exit balcony

8. Remove all persons, material, and equipment from balcony

9. Once balcony is clear and all personnel, material, and equipment are inside building give signal

man the “all clear” signal

10. Repeat as required for all levels of structure where pre-cast balconies are to be erected.



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Propane Heater Operation






Jerry Pacl






• Burns

• Explosions

• Inhalation of toxins

• Bruises and Broken

Bones

• Safety Boots

• Safety Glasses

• Gloves


Procedure:

1. All flammable materials including the propane supply bottle must be located a minimum of 50

feet from the front of the heater

2. All flammable materials including the propane supply bottle must be located a minimum of 10

feet from the sides, top and rear of the heater

3. Heater hose length shall be no more than 50 feet

4. Any extra hose length shall be no more than 50 feet

5. Any hose lying on the floor in traffic should be protected against puncturing

6. Propane bottles must be stored in a safe, secure place to prevent tipping or other damage

7. Any extra propane cylinders not in use must be stored outside or in a well ventilated area

8. All workers must be aware of these procedures


Rigging Operation

Written By : Ed Le





Jerry Pacl

Date: June 14 2010






• Overloading of rigging

• Weight of Load

• Pinch Points

• Failure of Safety Latches

• Worn/Kinks in Cabling

Chains or Slings

• Safety Glasses

• Gloves

• Hard Hat



• Safety Boots

• Iron Worker

Training/Certification

Procedure:

1. Inspect all cables or wire rope rigging components for wear and tear and replace if necessary

2. Review government safety regulations for use of cable clamps, safety latches, chains and slings

3. Know rated capacity of cable, chain or wire rope being used

4. Know the weight of the load being rigged

5. Attach taglines/spreader bar for awkward loads or loads manoeuvred in wind

6. Review the area for utility lines, tree limbs and other overhead safety hazards

7. Review lift plan/JHA & signals with operator, conduct a “dry run”

8. Inspect rigging components before hoisting of load. Ensure that load is properly balanced


9. Employees shall not stand or work under suspended loads

10. Personnel working tag lines should review area for slipping, tripping and falling hazards if not

possible to eliminate them, then take precautions to avoid them

***If an emergency situation occurs during rigging operations, notify all personnel including crane

operator***


Scaffold Safety Procedures






Jerry Pacl







• Slips Trips Falls

• Pinch Points


• Hard Hat

• Safety Glasses

• Safety Boots

• Gloves

• Fall Protection

General Instructions:

1. All scaffolding shall be erected and maintain by experienced workers.

2. Upon delivery to jobsite all scaffold components should be carefully inspected. Any damaged or ill

fitting equipment shall be corrected immediately.

3. If, in the opinion of the job foreman/superintendent, the component can be repaired on the jobsite it

shall be carried out with workmanship and materials which will restore it to not less than its original

strength.

4. All timber used in scaffolding shall be unpainted, construction grade dressed lumber


Scaffold platforms:

1. Scaffold planks shall be at least nominal size construction grade 2” x 10” fir or 2” x 12” spruce or

material of equivalent strength.

2. Scaffold planks shall not span more than 10”.

3. Scaffold planks shall extend past ledgers or end frames not less than 6” or more than 12”.

4. All planks on working platforms shall be secured to scaffold frame.

5. Except where otherwise permitted (superintendent’s clearance required) all scaffold platforms shall

be at least 2 planks wide for light duty scaffolds (25 pounds per sq. ft. evenly distributed load) or 4

planks wide for heavy duty scaffold (75 psf. evenly distributed load).

Loading example:

Light duty scaffold:

2 planks 12” wide x 10’0” long = 20 sq. ft.

2 workmen @ 190 lbs. each = 380 lbs.

Tool and material allowance = 100 lbs

Total Weight =480 lbs = 24 psf.

6. Scaffolds must be set on level stable footings or approved mudsills must be used.

7. Scaffolds shall be anchored at 15’0” above ground level and at 15’0” vertical intervals thereafter and

20’0” intervals horizontally. Anchors shall be either:

a. Mechanical fastening to structure (ex. clamps/cables)

b. Diagonal bracing 2” x 4” construction grade lumber or aluminum pole.

8. Any workman working at a height of 10’6” or greater above ground level (ex. over two sections of

scaffold) must ensure he is protected using one of the following methods:

a. Guardrails to back and sides of 2” x 4” timber or equal not less than 36” high and not more than

42” high and shall incorporate a centrally located rail (toe boards may be required depending

upon type of work being carried out)

b. Workers shall be equipped with lifelines and safety belts with lanyards not greater than 60”

long


Rolling scaffolds

1. Height of rolling scaffolds cannot be greater than 3x the smallest base dimension

2. Rolling scaffolds may only be used on firm, level ground

3. All wheels or castors must be firmly locked or blocked at all times except while being moved to new

work station.

4. Workers may remain on the scaffold during moving process providing height does not exceed 2x the

smallest base dimension

a. Guardrail and bracing procedures shall be in accordance with items 7 and 8 above (i.e. same

as for scaffold platforms)


Semi Truck Maintenance

Written By : Ed Le





Jerry Pacl

Date: July 03 2010






• Vehicle Malfunction

• Vehicle Damage

• First Aid Kit


• Safety Glasses

• Gloves

• Safety Boots


• Hard Hat

• Operator Training

Certification

Procedure:

1. Complete pre-trip inspection before use including complete fluid check

2. Ensure horn and back up alarm are functioning

3. Ensure truck is equipped with flares, fire extinguisher and first aid kit

4. Raiser and lower box to ensure it is working correctly

5. Check all braking systems

6. Check parking braking system

7. Complete log book and inspection report


Site Inspections






Jerry Pacl

Date: July 24 2010







• Serious Injury

• Traffic


• Hard Hat

• Safety Boots

• Safety Glasses


• Hand Protection

• Training in Site

Inspection

Procedure:

1. Wear all applicable PPE

2. Review previous inspection reports to ensure previous deficiencies have been corrected

3. To be completed at a minimum as per site inspection policy states or more often as required

4. Ensure you record and date your findings in the Inspection Book (pictures are recommended)

5. Record all staff (sub contractors also) at the location

6. Check that all pertinent permits and documents are in place

7. Record and identify all deficiencies

8. A copy of the inspection report to be discussed with the staff and supervisor on site


*** Report Any Hazardous Situations To Your Supervisor***

*** If an emergency occurs while operating, or equipment malfunction, engage the emergency stop and

follow lock out procedure***


Skid Steer Operation

Written By : Ed Le





Jerri Pacl

Date: June 14 2010






• Vehicle or Property

Damage

• Serious Injury

• Pinch Points

• Other Workers

• Other Equipment


• Safety Boots

• Safety Glasses

• Gloves

• Hard Hat



• Operator

Training/Certification

Procedure:

1. Perform pre-trip/walk around inspection and record in daily log

2. Start using cold start procedure and 3 point contact rule before entering machine

3. Check back up alarm, all gauges and hydraulics

4. Check brakes before proceeding to work area

5. Turn on beacon lights

*** If an emergency occurs while operating, or equipment malfunction, engage the emergency stop and

follow lock out procedure***


6. Inspect work area before starting work

7. Use spotters in high traffic/tight areas

8. Load only what weight the skid steer can haul

9. Transport the load as close to the ground as possible

10. Place the load as close to the delivery as possible

11. Always be aware of other workers in the area

12. Park on Level ground with attachments/forks resting on ground

13. Park and secure machine

14. Exit machine using 3 point contact


Skill Saw/Circular Saw Usage






Jerry Pacl








• Eye Injuries

• Hearing Damage

• Lung/Breathing

Problems

• Hand Injuries



• Safety Glasses

• Gloves

• Dust Mask

• Safety Boots

• Hard Hat


• Tight Fitted Clothing

• Proper Lifting

Techniques

Procedure:

1. Determine/lay-out work, Organise your work area.

2. Visual check of circular saw to ensure in good operating. Check blade, guards, power cord,

trigger, housing, and the sharpness of the blade.


3. Make sure all P.P.E. in place and alert other people in area that you are going to use the circular

saw. Advise other within your work area of the hazards

4. Proceed with cutting. Ensuring that cord is not in path of saw. Make sure blade guard is in place

and keep your guide hand safe from the cutting blade.

5. On completion, clean saw and place in storage if in good working condition. Clean-up waste

materials from cutting. If tool is not in good working condition tag out of service.

Precautions:

1. Approved Safety equipment is to be worn

2. Where harmful vapours or dusts are created, approved breathing protection is to be used

3. Turn the saw off and unplug it before carrying it

4. The proper sharp blade designed for the work to be done must be selected and used

5. The power supply must be disconnected before making any adjustments to the saw or changing

the blade

6. Before the saw is set down be sure the retracting guard has fully returned to its down position

7. Both hands must be used to hold the saw while ripping

8. Maintenance is to be done according to the manufacturers specification

9. Ensure all cords are clear of the cutting area before starting cut

10. Before cutting check the stock for foreign objects or any other obstruction which could cause

the saw to “kick back”

11. Check that adjusting keys and wrenches are removed before turning the saw on

12. Don’t ever tighten the blade locking nut

13. When ripping, make sure the stock is held securely in place. Use a wedge to keep the stock from

closing and causing the saw to bind


Steel Erection

Written By : Ed Le




Committee: Teri Campbell

Jerry Pacl

Date: June 14 2010

This Safe Work Procedure will be

reviewed any time the task,




• Heights of 10’ or more

• Pinch Points

• Worn Slings/Kinks in

Cabling

• Over Head Obstructions

• Weight of Steel


• Hand Protection

• JHA/Pre Lift Forms


• Crane Load Chart

• Operator Training

Certification

• Iron Worker Training

Certification

• Erector Worker Training

Certification

Procedure:

1. Ensure that access to building or site is level and can support hauling/erection equipment

2. Review weight of object to be hoisted as well as crane unit, landing area and ground conditions

3. Conduct circle check, Report and record any adjustments, repairs or any defects to supervisor

4. Review lift plan/JHA and signals with signalmen, conduct a “dry run” if necessary

5. Inspect rigging components for wear and tear

6. Determine if use of softeners are required

7. Ensure that appropriate spreader bar are employed where applicable

8. Ensure that hoisting are is barricaded to prevent unauthorized entry of any persons

9. Absolutely No hoisting over people


10. Hoist steel beam into place at a low speed in conjunction with signal person

11. Installation of steel beam shall be done by a competent steel erector

12. Ensure that steel beam is aligned and level during installation

13. All surplus materials, tools, equipment and debris will be removed ”cleaned up” after

Installation

***The “hospital zone” constitutes the total area covered by the boom. If it were to come down***


Table Saw Usage






Jerry Pacl









• Eye Injuries

• Lung/Breathing

Problems

• Hand Injuries


• Hearing Damage

• Safety Glasses

• Gloves

• Dust Mask

• Safety Boots

• Hard Hat


• Tight Fitted Clothing

Procedure:

1. Visual Inspection of tool check blade for sharpness, power source from ground wire, on/off

switch, guide bar position

2. Lay and measure work, make sure you have adequate room to cut and move material through

the saw area, general housekeeping of area to ensure you have the required clearance front and

back of saw.

3. Cut materials Check clothing before starting saw, Ensure all P.P.E required is in good shape and

being worn, Operate saw with a smooth firm control.


4. Clean up the area and the tables saw, use proper housekeeping methods to leave a clean safe

worksite for the next use of the saw


Truck and Trailer Operation

Written By : Ed Le










• Back and Muscle Strain

• Weight of Load

• Pinch Points

• Equipment

Accidents/Incidents

• Working Alone

• Hard Hat

• Safety Boots


• Gloves

• Safety Glasses


• Road Flares


• Drivers License Class 1

Certification

Procedure:

1. Conduct pre-job planning of route, review permits (if required) & weight of load

2. Review regulations imposed by department of highways and transportation

3. Develop contingency plan for adverse weather, equipment breakdown or other potential

hazards

4. Discuss emergency response plan with dispatch office, review emergency contact numbers

5. Conduct circle check, record and report all deficiencies found, certification stickers must be in

place

6. Ensure that over width permits are valid, obtain pilot vehicle and comply with restriction if

required

7. Use 3 point contact and proper footing when entering/exiting semi truck


8. Worker must familiar with the locations and functions of the controls before operating the unit

9. Seat belts must be worn during operations

10. Cell phone use is NOT permitted

11. Worker is to be aware of bridge widths, heights and weights along intended routes

12. Workers must adjust driving techniques to account for loaded truck and trailer combination

steering and braking control

13. Complete all required documents(i.e. personal log, fuel sheet) upon completion of trip

***Be aware of the size and weight and height of the truck and trailer and load at all times***


Truss - Assembly











• Pinch Points


• Crane Safety

• Overhead Workers

• Hard hat


• Safety Boots

• Gloves


• Safety Glasses



• Hoisting License

• WHMIS

Procedure:

1. Set up 3’ blocking using 4’x20’x1’ matting

2. Unload truss sections 2/3 piece and ½ pieces to splice on blocking

3. Truss will be spliced on blocking and all bolts full torqued


Truss – Hoisting Section











• Pinch Points


• Failure of Fall Protection


• Hard Hat


• Safety Boots

• Gloves

• Fall Protection

• Safety Glasses




• WHMIS

Procedure:

1. Designated signalman will communicate with 2-way radios

2. 100 ton crane will boom down to bring in line with anchor bolts

3. 65 ton will accommodate

4. Both cranes will raise truss to connection height simultaneously

5. Individual crane adjustments to bolts


Right Stand-Up Truss











• Pinch Points


• Failure of fall Protection


• Hard Hat

• Safety Glasses

• Safety Boots

• Gloves

• Fall Protection




• WHMIS

Procedure:

1. L90-90,000 vertical slings rigged to truss as per engineered drawing with belt softeners

2. Designated signalman will direct hoisting, and will communicate by 2-way radio

3. Cranes will cable up and boom up to adjust simultaneously to stand up truss

4. Truss will be tied back to ensure it doesn’t kick out

5. Once truss is vertical – tie loads may be removed


Under Cables and Trenching






Jerry Pacl






• Hazardous Gasses

• Confined Spaces

• Explosions


• Hard Hat

• Safety Glasses

• Safety Boots



• Gloves

• Confined Space Training

Procedure:

1. Do not start work until all underground lines in the work area have been located

2. Always ensure the presence of a well trained swamper when digging around live lines

3. Follow trenching and excavating procedures

4. All pipelines, power lines or communication cable shall be initially uncovered by hand (for the

total width of the crossing, plus 1.5 meters on either sided of the pipeline in the direction of

backhoe operation) and then excavated by hand or by equipment if allowed by client. In no

case, shall a backhoe or other piece of equipment be used within 0.6 meters of a pipeline or 0.3

meters of a cable.

5. Always dig parallel to existing cable and the correct distance away to located live lines

6. Frozen soil may be thawed using methods appropriate to the work site steam thawing is

recommended if ripping is not possible. Special procedures are required for ground thawing


within 2 meters horizontal and 0.6 meters vertical to electrical service, combustibles and non-

metallic pipe. No direct flame system may be used while thawing within their limits

7. In the event that workers expose any existing underground cables which had not been located

or marked, workers will stop work immediately and notify their supervisor

8. Where contact is made with any line, the incident shall be reported to the office and client

supervisor, as a minor scrapes can cause later corrosion

9. Follow all OH&S regulations


Under Ground Operations






Jerry Pacl






• Hazardous Gasses

• Confined Spaces

• Explosions


• Hard Hat

• Safety Glasses

• Safety Boots



• Gloves

• Confined Space Training

Procedure:

1. Employees entering underground manholes or vaults shall only do so after either has been

tested for presence of toxic gasses or vapours

2. If gasses or vapours are detected manholes shall be ventilated in accordance with accepted

industry ventilation practices

3. Employees shall determine the electrical status of existing underground cables immediately

prior to commencement of work

4. Cables normally operated at 750 volts or less shall be tested using a voltammeter or determine

if they are energized


5. A. Lead jacket cable normally operated at more than 750 volts shall have a section of the sheath

opened and then tested with a potential indicating device prior to sawing or cutting through the

cable

B. On multiple conductor cables at least two conductors shall be tested

6. A. Concentric neutral cable normally operated at more than 750 volts shall be identified by

testing the cable isolation point with a potential indicating device;

B. In multi cable systems the cables shall be identified by use of sound signal or other positive

indicating devices/methods approved by the chief electrical inspector

7. Potential indicating devices shall be tested on known energized sources, to prove they are

functional, prior to their use each day

8. Cable shall be drained of any residual charges prior to handling it.

9. If underground electrical cables have been isolated and grounded to perform work on the

cables, the cables shall be handled as energized at the work location unless the isolated and

grounded cables are positively identified.


Voltage Testing for Voltage on Energized Equipment

Operating at Voltages of 750v or Less






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• Burns


• Hard Hat

• Safety Glasses

• Safety Boots

• Gloves

• Electrical Circuit Testing

Tools or equipment required:

Basic hand tools, multi-meter, voltage indicator (volt tick)

Procedure:

1. Remove cover or plate of equipment junction box.

2. Observe wires or device to be tested.

3. With a voltage indicator it is not required to bare the wires


4. Carefully remove the insulating wire connectors in preparation of testing with a multi-

meter.

5. Do not permit the bared conductor to contact your person or a grounded surface.

6. Where testing is of bare bussing, care must be exercised to prevent your person or tools to

come in contact with the suspected energized portion of the equipment.

7. Secure your multi-meter so it cannot fall and where it can be easily seen.

8. Check nameplate or equipment specifications to determine expected voltage and set your

meter to the appropriate range.

9. Apply the test leads to the suspected energized circuits or bussing.

10. Tests are required, between phase to phase and phase to ground.

11. When tests have been completed, replace insulating wire connectors.

12. Replace all covers and plates.


Welding

Written By : Ed Le





Jerry Pacl

Date: June 14 2010

This Safe Work Procedure will be

reviewed any time the task,




• Heat Stress

• Arc Flash

• Sharp edges

• Toxic Gasses/Fumes

• Noise

• Radiation

• Electricity

• Burns

• Explosions

• Fires

• Pinch Points


• Welders Mask

• Ventilation

• Safety Boots

• Bump Cap


• Gauntlets

• Aprons

• Arm Protection

• MSDS

• Safety Glasses


• Welding

• SCBA Training

• Iron worker Training

Certification

Procedure:

1. Ensure to get proper authorization from supervisor prior to any welding

2. Inspect work area. Be aware of surroundings to prevent injury and:

• Observe surrounding work area for proper house keeping


• Keep a fire extinguisher near by

• Turn on air vents - risks associated with cutting, welding and burning may emit harmful

fumes, and as such the user is generally required to have respiratory protection

• Turn on or set up adequate lighting for safe use of equipment and reading labels

• Erect screens to eliminate the possibility of exposure to coworkers or the public from

welding flash

• 12 meters (40 feet) is the recommended minimum distance from which the arc flash

should be seen with the naked eye

• Remove all flammable materials or work a safe distance from flammable substances

• Keep area dry including clothing, work area, cables, torch, and power source

• The welding area must be flagged off to keep workers or others from entering the area

3. Inspect the MIG welding unit:

• Visually inspect the power cord for exposed wire or frayed insulation

• Visually inspect all electrodes and work cables for exposed wire or frayed insulation

• Visually inspect the cylinders for cracks in hoses, and that they are properly secured

away from heat or welding surface

• All compressed tanks (ex. Oxygen, acetylene, etc) carrying a controlled product must be

transported upright and secured against movement. Products that, are not compatible

with one another, such as grease around oxygen must be store separately from one

another. Refer to MSDS data sheet prior to using any “controlled product”

• Specifications to eliminate the possibility of reverse flow within the system, flash

arresters must be equipped

4. Inspect welding helmet for:

• Correct visor for the welding job being performed

• Any cracks, do use if cracks are found

• To ensure a proper fit

5. Put on leather gloves

6. Carefully clean off object to be welded


• Remove all grease from object

• Remove any loose debris

• Remove any rust

7. Open gas until pressure reaches 25 psi on flow meter

8. Hook grounding clamp onto object to be welded:

• Always hook grounding clamp as close to the weld area as possible

• Plan to route the grounding clamp and torch cables on the same side of body

• Do Not place your body between torch and grounding clamp cables

• Inspect grounding clamp for proper ground

9. Spray weld primer onto anything to be welded

• Always spray away from face

• Only use spray in well ventilated area

10. Put on flame proof gauntlet gloves

• Inspect gauntlets for holes

• Check to ensure gauntlets are not wet

• If the gauntlets are wet or have holes use a different pair

11. Ensure all fire retardant clothing is on

12. Plug in welding machine

• Route electrical cord away from heat sources or sharp objects

13. Turn on welding machine

14. Verbally tell all bystanders not to watch the arc and expose themselves to the rays of the

electric arc or hot metal

15. Put on welding helmet


16. Conduct several test welds on scrap metal to achieve the proper wire feed speed:

• Tough wire to metal while moving in a smooth motion

• Constantly hold the trigger

17. Adjust the wire feed until the desired weld is achieved:

• The bead should be smooth

• The bead should be consistent

18. Weld actual metal piece

19. Using a hammer chip away the slag:

• Wear safety glasses

• Wear flame proof gauntlet gloves

20. Turn off the gas

21. Pull the trigger to get out all excessive gas

22. Turn off machine

23. Unplug machine

24. Unhook grounding clamp

25. Return welding machine to storage

26. All containers when not in use must contain the protective caps to prevent accidental

dislodgement of the valve stem. Containers that are emptied should be marked “MT”

***Ensure that fire protection Equipment is in close working proximity***


Working near Power Lines






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• Injury or Death

• Arc Flash Hazard

• Explosion

• Hard Hat

• Safety Glasses

• Safety Boots

• Gloves

Approach Distance of Lines:

Line Power in Volts Minimum Distance to be Kept

750 V to 75 KV 10 ft. 3 M Over 75 KV to 250 KV 15 ft. 4.6 M

Over 250 KV to 550 KV 20 ft. 6.1 M Do not enter these limits Do not enter these limits


Procedure:

1. Notify Power Authority:

• By Phone

• Or in Person

2. Obtain The Following Information:

• Name of Person Contacted

• Note Time and Date

• Line Voltage

3. Identify Work Being Done:

• Ditching, Brushing, etc.

• Length of Time

• Area Working in

4. Familiarize Yourself With The Area In Question:

• Type of Vegetation

• Power Lines

• Height

5. Hold Tool Box Meeting With Crew Explaining:

• Hazards

• Cautions

• If Contact is Made, Emergency

6. Procedure

• Keep Area Clear

• Do Not Approach Machine

• Keep Safe Distance

• Get Help

Operator must be familiar with his machine and controls


If in doubt of distance, do not do work until you are sure.

Employee Safe Work Procedure Sign-Off

Employee Name (print full name):_____________________ Date:_____________

# Procedure Initial to Sign Off1. 5 Point harness 2. Air Compressor Maintenance and Inspection3. Air Equipment Setup4. Air Nailing Equipment5. Air Ride Seat Adjustment6. Amperage testing on Energized Equipment7. Backing procedure8. Battery Boosting9. Boom Up Boom Down Procedure10. Cable Pulling 11. Cable Replacement12. Chain Saw Operating 13. Changing Over – Current Protection14. Conduit Installation15. Confined Space Entry16. Construction Labourers17. Cordless Drill18. Crane Assembly – 2250 Manitowoc19. Crane – Operation 20. Crane – Tandem Lift21. Cutting Galvanized Metal22. Elevating Work Platform23. Emergency Procedure – Electrical Shock24. Emergency Procedure – Injury25. Excavation and Trenching26. Explosive Actuated Fastening Gun27. Eye Wash Station Use28. Fall Protection29. Fire and Use of Fire Extinguisher30. First Aid

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31. Foreign Line Crossing32. Fuelling of Equipment and Vehicles33. Grinding – Bench 34. Grinding – Portable 35. Grinding – Wheel Changing36. Grouting Procedure for Hollowcore37. Guardrails38. Hack Saw39. Hand Saws40. Hearing Protection Use41. High – Low Voltage Lines42. Hoarding 43. Hollow Core Erection44. Hook Suspended Man Basket45. Hot Work46. Housekeeping47. Hydro-Vac48. Illumination & Fixed Temporary Lighting49. Ladder – Extension Ladder Climbing Procedure50. Ladder – Extension Ladder Inspection Procedure51. Ladder – Extension Ladder Set –up52. Lifting Procedure53. Lock Out – Tag Out54. Lock Out – Tag Out – Electrical Systems55. Mitre Saw – Blade Changing56. Office Safety 57. Outrigger Procedure58. Oxy Acetylene Cylinder Replacement59. Power Drill Usage60. Pre-Cast Balconies61. Pre-Cast Welding Procedure - Balconies62. Propane Heater Operation63. Rigging Operation64. Scaffold Safety 65. Semi Truck Maintenance66. Site Inspections67. Skid Steer Operation

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68. Skill Saw/Circular Saw Usage69. Steel Erection70. Table Saw Usage71. Truck and Trailer Operation72. Truss Assembly73. Truss – Hoisting Section74. Truss – Right Stand-Up75. Underground Cables and Trenching76. Underground Operations77. Voltage Testing for Voltage on Energized Lines78. Welding79. Working Near Power Lines

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