Safety Manual | 2024

· Always close one (1) drawer before opening another. This could keep the filing cabinet from tipping over or it could keep the Employee’s head from coming in painful contact with sharp edges. · Close drawers gently by using the handles. Fingers may get pinched if an Employee uses the top or sides of drawers. Kicking bottom drawers to close them can result in bruised (sometimes broken) toes and loss of balance. · Do not struggle with stuck drawers or doors as back injuries may occur. · Do not leave chairs or boxes in aisles in front of file cabinets when they are not in use. Machine Accidents · Read Instructions. An Employee should never use a machine that he or she does not know how to operate, and the Employee should be sure that mechanical guards are in place. · Be alert for electrical hazards. Current can hurt! If a machine overheats, smokes, or sparks, or you feel a slight shock, pull the plug and report it. Always turn electrically operated machines off whenever you are about to: Œ Begin adjusting them; Œ Apply any type of liquid solution; Œ Leave the machine for a long period of time or at the end of the work shift; and · Always watch your clothing. Loose sleeves, scarves, belts, dangling jewelry, etc., are dangerous near moving parts. · Check the position of your machines. See that computers, adding machines, etc., are firmly centered on the working surface. Cuts and Punctures in the Office · Keep pointed objects boxed separately in a drawer so they cannot stab you when searching for them. · Paper cutters should be kept closed and locked when not in use. · Staplers are a common source of injuries. Most occur when someone holds a thumb over the end of a jammed stapler and tries to test it. · Razor blades are extremely dangerous. Only one sided safety blades should be used if absolutely necessary. Always try to locate and use a safety-type knife instead. If a rotary paper trimmer is available, use that for trimming drawings instead of an exacto blade or knife. · Envelopes, papers and mylar edges also cause severe cuts. Always try to use a rubber finger guard when working on stacks of paper. Use a sponge or sealing

device to wet stamps and envelopes. Do not slide envelopes across your tongue to moisten the sealing glue. · When handling broken glass, there is always a danger of cuts. Always sweep up pieces of broken glass instead of picking them up by hand. Glass splinters can also be picked up with damp facial tissues or paper towels. Fire Hazards · Cigarettes and matches can also present a danger. If you are in an approved smoking area, have an appropriate receptacle nearby. Put out all cigarettes thoroughly. · Flammable liquids can be extremely dangerous. When any flammable liquid is being used (it generally says flammable liquid on the container) no smoking is the rule. Rubber cement is highly flammable. · Know where the nearest fire extinguishers are located. When fire or smoke is detected, follow standard operational procedures. Evacuation maps are posted throughout the offices. Take the time to read them and know where the nearest exit is. · Fire drills shall be held at a minimum twice a year in each office and at the discretion of the landlords. Employees should take these drills seriously and evacuate immediately in accordance with established procedures.

8.7 Housekeeping and Sanitation

Purpose The purpose of this Section is to provide the basic guidelines necessary for a good housekeeping program which will be part of the daily routine at each job site, with clean-up being a continuous procedure.

Scope This Section applies to all Employees at all operations.

Policy Good housekeeping is critical to the prevention of accidents and injuries on a worksite, and special care must be taken when personnel are moving between sites one (1) or more times per day. All work areas, passage ways and stairs shall be kept clean and free of hazards at all times. Specific Precautions to Prevent Accidents · When setting up to perform services at a particular location, all tools and equipment should, to the extent practical, be maintained in a central location and not dispersed randomly around the site.

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