Safety Manual | 2022

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OSHA Standards OSHA requires PPE to meet the following ANSI standards: · Eye and Face Protection (CFR 1926.102): · ANSI/SEA Z87.1-2010, ANSI Z87.1-2003, and ANSI Z87.1-1989 (R-1998) – Safety glasses with side shields and/or safety goggles. · Hearing Protection – Ear plugs to reduce the noise levels or duration of exposures to those specified in Table D-2, Permissible Noise Exposures, in 29 CFR 1926.52. · Head Protection (CFR 1926.100): (ANSI) Z89.1-2009, (ANSI) Z89.1-2003, and (ANSI) Z89.1-1997. – Hard hats shall be worn at all times in any construction area. · Foot Protection (CFR 1910.136): ASTM F-2412-2005, “Standard Test Methods for Foot Protection,” and ASTM F-2413-2005, “Standard Specification for Performance Requirements for Protective Footwear,” ANSI Z41-1999, and ANSI Z41-1991 – Standards for protective toe and electrical hazard designations. · Reflective Vests – ANSI 107-2020, Class 1, 2 or 3 vests. · Hand Protection – OSHA recommends that the selection of hand protection be based on the tasks to be performed · Fall Protection – 29 CFR 1926.502 – standards for harnesses and lanyards. · Working in any public right-of-way; · Working in a parking lot; · Working in any area where vehicle traffic is present, especially active · construction sites; or · Working in areas during hunting season. Head Protection Hard hats are provided to protect the head against the danger of head injuries from falling or flying objects, as well as the occasional bump that is common when working in close quarters. Hard hats should also be worn when working around heavy mechanical, hydraulic or power equipment or when any other overhead hazards are present. When such equipment is required, the following rules apply: Safety Vests High visibility safety vests shall be worn at all times when:

The proper protection is provided by the suspension, which gives the helmet its impact distribution abilities. It is important that it be adjusted to fit the wearer so as to keep the hat a minimum distance of 1 ¼ inches above the wearer’s head. The following safety procedures are established for head protection: · The construction and shape of hard hats shall not be altered in any manner. · Hard hats shall not be painted or have holes drilled into them because such deviations alter the properties and strength of the hat. · When hard hats are required, such as when noted on a construction site, they will be worn at all times. · Long hair should be secured when working with or around machinery. · Personal items shall never be carried inside the hat, as they can severely reduce its effectiveness. · Each day, the Employee should check the hard hat for a firm but not overly tight fit. Eye Protection Hazards involving the possibility of injuries to the face and eyes exist in both indoor and outdoor tasks. They range from dust blown into eyes on a windy day to particles of steel, sand, concrete, etc. propelled into the eyes with considerable force by power tools and machinery. There are many types of safety glasses, goggles, shields, etc. to protect workers from these hazards. Ordinary eyeglasses do not offer the same protection as safety glasses. In fact, regular lenses tend to shatter on impact. When eye protection is required, such as when noted on a construction site, safety glasses are the minimum eye protection that will be worn and should be worn by all Employees at all times. If sufficient care is not exercised to maintain them properly, dirty or scratched lenses may provide another hazard from reduced visibility. In the event that Employees are engaged in grinding, chipping or other activities where possible face and eye hazards are present, including being splashed by liquids on environmental sites, full face shields shall be worn and would be addressed in the site-specific Health and Safety Plan.

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