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Spray equipment safety for pest control, weed control & landscape professionals.TRANSCRIPT
Spray Equipment
Safety Training
Protect Yourself & Your Future
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Andrew Greess Metro Institute
Phoenix, AZ
Today’s Safety Objectives: - Identify Risks
- Identify Solutions
- Improve Awareness
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Protect Yourself & Your Future
Ground Rules:
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Protect Yourself & Your Future
Ground Rules:
- Share Experiences
- Don’t Assume “Common” Sense
- Employee vs. employer responsibility
- Ask Questions, or else….. (this will be really boring!)
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We Will Not Be Covering: - Driving Habits
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Stupidity
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Today’s Safety Risks Discussion:
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Today’s Safety Risks Discussion: Vehicle: Equipment Security & Load Stability
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Today’s Safety Risks Discussion: Vehicle: Equipment Security & Load Stability
Acute Injuries: Cuts, Scraps, Burns, Slips
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Today’s Safety Risks Discussion: Vehicle: Equipment Security & Load Stability
Acute Injuries: Cuts, Scraps, Burns, Slips
Chemical: Exposure & Spills
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Today’s Safety Risks Discussion: Vehicle: Equipment Security & Load Stability
Acute Injuries: Cuts, Scraps, Burns, Slips
Chemical: Exposure & Spills
Back Strain
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Today’s Safety Risks Discussion: Vehicle: Equipment Security & Load Stability
Acute Injuries: Cuts, Scraps, Burns, Slips
Chemical: Exposure & Spills
Back Strain
Job Site
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Vehicle – Equipment Security
- Protect: Driver
Others on the Road
Equipment
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Vehicle – Equipment Security
- Protect: Driver
Others on the Road
Equipment
- Just because it’s in the vehicle,
don’t assume its secure
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Vehicle – Equipment Security
- Protect: Driver
Others on the Road
Equipment
- Just because it’s in the vehicle,
don’t assume its secure
- Get in the habit of looking & checking your equipment
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Vehicle – Equipment Security
- Protect: Driver
Others on the Road
Equipment
- Just because it’s in the vehicle,
don’t assume its secure
- Get in the habit of looking & checking your equipment
- Examples:
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Vehicle – Equipment Security
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Vehicle – Equipment Security
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Vehicle – Equipment Security
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Vehicle – Equipment Security
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Vehicle – Equipment Security - Check: B&Gs Backpacks Toolboxes Tank straps Skid sprayers
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Vehicle – Equipment Security - Check: B&Gs Backpacks Toolboxes Tank straps Skid sprayers
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Vehicle – Equipment Security - Check: B&Gs Backpacks Toolboxes Tank straps Skid sprayers
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Vehicle – Equipment Security - Check: B&Gs Backpacks Toolboxes Tank straps Skid sprayers
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Vehicle – Equipment Security - Check: B&Gs Backpacks Toolboxes Tank straps Skid sprayers
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A Quick Check Prevents Problems:
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Vehicle – Equipment Security
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No Spills!
Vehicle – Load Stability
Don’t Overload Vehicles
Load Affects: Maneuvering, Control & Stopping
Water in Tank is Significant
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Vehicle – Load Stability
- Water in Tank is Significant
Partial vs. Full Load
Smaller Vehicles
Distracted Drivers
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Vehicle – Load Stability
Match Tank Size to Vehicle
Use Tank Baffles
Reinforce Good Driving Practices
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Acute Injuries – Cuts, Burns, Abrasions
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Acute Injuries – Cuts, Burns, Abrasions
- Review Truck/Equipment for:
Hot
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Acute Injuries – Cuts, Burns, Abrasions
- Review Truck/Equipment for:
Hot
Sharp
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Acute Injuries – Cuts, Burns, Abrasions
- Review Truck/Equipment for:
Hot
Sharp
Moving
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Acute Injuries – Cuts, Burns, Abrasions
- Review Truck/Equipment for:
Hot
Sharp
Moving
Rough
Rust
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Acute Injuries – Cuts, Burns, Abrasions
- Review Truck/Equipment for:
Hot
Sharp
Moving
Rough
Rust
Tight
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Acute Injuries – Cuts, Burns, Abrasions
- Review Truck/Equipment for:
Hot
Sharp
Moving
Rough
Rust
Tight
Overhang
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Acute Injuries – Prevent Slips
- Review Truck/Equipment for:
Easy Up/Down
Good Access
Room to Walk
Anti-Slip Surfaces
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Acute Injuries - Prevention
- Existing Equipment
- New Equipment
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Acute Injuries - Prevention
- Existing Equipment
Encourage techs to report problems
- New Equipment
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Acute Injuries - Prevention
- Existing Equipment
Encourage techs to report problems
Supervisor Ride-A-Longs
- New Equipment
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Acute Injuries - Prevention
- Existing Equipment
Encourage techs to report problems
Supervisor Ride-A-Longs
Fix Significant Risks Now
- New Equipment
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Acute Injuries - Prevention
- Existing Equipment
Encourage techs to report problems
Supervisor Ride-A-Longs
Fix Significant Risks Now
Track Opportunities to Incorporate in Future Equipment
- New Equipment
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Acute Injuries - Prevention
- Existing Equipment
Encourage techs to report problems
Supervisor Ride-A-Longs
Fix Significant Risks Now
Track Opportunities to Incorporate in Future Equipment
- New Equipment
Continuous Improvement – Steal Ideas
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Acute Injuries - Prevention
- Existing Equipment
Encourage techs to report problems
Supervisor Ride-A-Longs
Fix Significant Risks Now
Track Opportunities to Incorporate in Future Equipment
- New Equipment
Continuous Improvement – Steal Ideas
Plan it BEFORE you buy it!
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Chemical Issues – Exposure
- Use Personal Protection Equipment ALL THE TIME
Not Just When Applying Chemicals
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Chemical Issues – Exposure
- Use Personal Protection Equipment ALL THE TIME
Not Just When Applying Chemicals
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Chemical Issues – Exposure
- Use Personal Protection Equipment ALL THE TIME
Not Just When Applying Chemicals
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Chemical Issues – Exposure
- Use Personal Protection Equipment ALL THE TIME
Not Just When Applying Chemicals
- Prevent Chemical Buildup
On Equipment
In Vehicle
Inspect & Clean
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Chemical Issues – Exposure
- Use Personal Protection Equipment ALL THE TIME
Not Just When Applying Chemicals
- Prevent Chemical Buildup
On Equipment
In Vehicle
Inspect & Clean
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Chemical Issues – Spills
- Fix Small Leaks before they become Big Leaks
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Chemical Issues – Spills
- Fix Small Leaks before they become Big Leaks
Fluids where they are not supposed to be are ALWAYS a problem
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Chemical Issues – Spills
- Fix Small Leaks before they become Big Leaks
Fluids where they are not supposed to be are ALWAYS a problem
Equipment problems NEVER go away by themselves
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Chemical Issues – Spills
- Fix Small Leaks before they become Big Leaks
Fluids where they are not supposed to be are ALWAYS a problem
Equipment problems NEVER go away by themselves
Problems ALWAYS get worse
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Chemical Issues – Spills
- Fix Small Leaks before they become Big Leaks
Fluids where they are not supposed to be are ALWAYS a problem
Equipment problems NEVER go away by themselves
Problems ALWAYS get worse
- Train Technicians to anticipate & identify problems
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Chemical Issues – Spills
- Fix Small Leaks before they become Big Leaks
Fluids where they are not supposed to be are ALWAYS a problem
Equipment problems NEVER go away by themselves
Problems ALWAYS get worse
- Train Technicians to anticipate & identify problems
- Good Equipment Design can prevent leaks
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Chemical Spills – Use Good Valving
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Chemical Spills – Use Good Valving
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Chemical Spills – Use Good Valving
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Chemical Spills – Use Good Valving
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Chemical Spills – Use Good Valving
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Chemical Spills – Hose Issues
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Chemical Spills – Hose Issues
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Chemical Spills – Hose Issues
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Back Strain
- Eliminate unnecessary stretching, straining & lifting
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Back Strain
- Eliminate unnecessary stretching, straining & lifting
- Provide easy access to commonly used equipment
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Back Strain
- Eliminate unnecessary stretching, straining & lifting
- Provide easy access to commonly used equipment
- Provide equipment appropriate to the employee
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Back Strain
- Eliminate unnecessary stretching, straining & lifting
- Provide easy access to commonly used equipment
- Provide equipment appropriate to the employee
- Don’t overfill manual sprayers
- Examples:
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Back Strain
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Back Strain
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Back Strain
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Job Site Safety
- Know the hazards before starting
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Job Site Safety
- Know the hazards before starting
- 1st Time? Inspect the Site
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Job Site Safety
- Know the hazards before starting
- 1st Time? Inspect the Site
- No walking backwards!
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Job Site Safety
- Know the hazards before starting
- 1st Time? Inspect the Site
- No walking backwards!
- Watch for small trip hazards
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Job Site Safety
- Know the hazards before starting
- 1st Time? Inspect the Site
- No walking backwards!
- Watch for small trip hazards
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There are no signs!
Job Site Safety
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Job Site Safety
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Hang up & work
Summary
(or thank goodness he’s almost done!)
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Safety - Technician
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Safety - Technician
- Inspect equipment at the start of your day
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Safety - Technician
- Inspect equipment at the start of your day
- Don’t rush/Don’t cut corners
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Safety - Technician
- Inspect equipment at the start of your day
- Don’t rush/Don’t cut corners
- Borrow ideas from colleagues at meetings like this on
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Safety - Technician
- Inspect equipment at the start of your day
- Don’t rush/Don’t cut corners
- Borrow ideas from colleagues at meetings like this on
- Don’t live with leaks and problems - report promptly
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Safety - Technician
- Inspect equipment at the start of your day
- Don’t rush/Don’t cut corners
- Borrow ideas from colleagues at meetings like this on
- Don’t live with leaks and problems - report promptly
- Know the job site
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Safety - Equipment
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Safety - Equipment
- Work with your equipment supplier to design safety in up front
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Safety - Equipment
- Work with your equipment supplier to design safety in up front
- Fix serious problems ASAP
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Safety - Equipment
- Work with your equipment supplier to design safety in up front
- Fix serious problems ASAP
- Check that your equipment is secured
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Safety - Equipment
- Work with your equipment supplier to design safety in up front
- Fix serious problems ASAP
- Check that your equipment is secured
- Continuously improve equipment selection and design
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Safety - Equipment
- Work with your equipment supplier to design safety in up front
- Fix serious problems ASAP
- Check that your equipment is secured
- Continuously improve equipment selection and design
- Borrow ideas from colleagues at meetings like this one
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Safety Policies & Procedures
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Safety Policies & Procedures
- Create a “Safety” culture
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Safety Policies & Procedures
- Create a “Safety” culture
- Encourage reporting of problems
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Safety Policies & Procedures
- Create a “Safety” culture
- Encourage reporting of problems
- Have regular safety meetings to share ideas
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Safety Policies & Procedures
- Create a “Safety” culture
- Encourage reporting of problems
- Have regular safety meetings to share ideas
- Ask Spray Technicians for their ideas on improving safety
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Safety Policies & Procedures
- Create a “Safety” culture
- Encourage reporting of problems
- Have regular safety meetings to share ideas
- Ask Spray Technicians for their ideas on improving safety
- Proper equipment maintenance will reduce safety problems
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Safety Policies & Procedures
- Create a “Safety” culture
- Encourage reporting of problems
- Have regular safety meetings to share ideas
- Ask Spray Technicians for their ideas on improving safety
- Proper equipment maintenance will reduce safety problems
- Retrain technicians on proper equipment operation
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Safety Policies & Procedures
- Create a “Safety” culture
- Encourage reporting of problems
- Have regular safety meetings to share ideas
- Ask Spray Technicians for their ideas on improving safety
- Preventative maintenance will reduce safety problems
- Retrain technicians on proper equipment operation
- Managers should perform equipment inspections & ride alongs (pull hose)
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