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HomeMy WebLinkAbout91-077RESOLIITTON APPROVING THE BIITTE COIINTY TNJIIRY AND TLLNSSS PREVENTION PROGRAM POLICY AND PROCEDIIRES MANIIAL WHEREAS, Senate Bill 198 which was passed in 1989 included a number of significant changes regarding safety and health in the workplace in California, the most significant of which added Labor Code Section 6401.7; and WHEREAS, the California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 1b09(2) of the Construction Orders, Section 3203 of the General Industry Safety Orders, and Labor Code Section 6401.7 directed the California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board to adopt new regulatory requirements regarding an occupational injury and illness prevention program; and WHEREAS, on July 1, 1991, every employer in California is required to have a written injury and illness prevention program, with no exceptions to this requirement; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Butte County Board of Supervisors, in keeping with this policy, to define the County's Injury and Illness Prevention Program for compliance with the provisions of the California Code of Regulations, and the California Labor Code; and WHEREAS, it is the policy of the Butte County Board of Supervisors to establish guidelines and procedures far the maintenance of an on-going Injury and Illness Prevention Program, in compliance with the California Code of Regulations. This is accomplished through safety and health inspections, accident investigations, employee training, and departmental safety representatives. Response to safety concerns will be given the highest priority at every level of the County. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Butte County Board of Supervisors as follows: -2- 1. The County of Butte Injury and Illness Prevention Plan attached hereto is hereby adopted to become effective on July 1, 1991. 2. The Chief Administrative Officer is responsible for the Injury and Illness Prevention Program for Butte County employees. This responsibility is hereby delegated to each department head, court officer and/or appointing authority. 3. It is the responsibility of these persons to ensure the overall implementation of the Injury and Illness Prevention Prcgram by directing the tasks identified in the plan. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Butte County Board of Supervisors this 25th day of June 1991 by the following vote: AYES: Supervisors hlcInturf, h~claughlin, Fulton and Chair Dolan NOEB: None ABSENT: None NOT VOTING: Supervisor t~Qux N, "Chair, Butte Supervisors ATTEST: 'i~TT~LIAM H. PH, Chie istrative Officer and C erk of t e~Board of Supervisors By : r.~.~~ ~~~ couN~ of B INJURY AND ILLNESS P NTIUN PROGRAM ~~~ TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE AUTHORITIES 3 WHY AN INJURY AND ILLNESS PREVENTION PROGRAM? 5 ACCIDENTS CAUSE SUFFERING AND COST MONEY WHAT IS AN INJURY AND ILLNESS PREVENTION PROGRAM? S MANAGEMENT COMMITMENT PERSONS RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTING THE INJURY AND ILLNESS PREVENTION PROGRAM COUNTY SAFETY OFFICER $ DEPARTMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SAFETY 9 DEPARTMENTAL SAFETY REPRESENTATIVES 11 SUPERVISORS 14 EMPLOYEES 15 COUNTY OF BIITTE INJIIRY AND ILLNESS PREVENTION PLAN INTRODUCTION 17 EFFECTIVE DATE 18 RESPONSIBLE PERSON 19 ENSURING EMPLOYEE COMPLIANCE/DISCIPLINARY POLICY 20 COMMUNICATION OF SAFETY AND HEALTH MATTERS 21 IDENTIFY AND EVALUATE WORKPLACE HAZARDS 22 ACCIDENT, INJURY AND ILLNESS INVESTIGATIONS 23 FIELD REPORT OF ACCIDENT/DAMAGE (Form) METHODS & PROCEDURES FOR CORRECTING UNSAFE 24 OR UNHEALTHY CONDITIONS AND/OR WORK PRACTICES TRAINING AND INSTRUCTION 27 MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS 29 RESPONSIBLE PERSON DESIGNATION (Form) Exhibit A INSPECTION RECORDS (Form) Exhibit B TRAINING RECORDS (Form) Exhibit C 1 AUTHORITIES INJURY & ILLNESS PREVENTION PROGRAM AUTHORITIES CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, ZTrLE 8, SECTION 1509{2) OF THE CONSTRUCTION ORDERS, SECTION 3203 OF THE GENERAL SAFETY ORDERS AND LABOR CODE SECTION 6401.7 A. INJIIRY AND ILLNESS PREVENTION PROGRAM Labor Code Section 6401.7 requires that every employer shall establish, implement and maintain an EFFECTIVE Injury and Illness Prevention Program. The program must include the following elements: 1) Writtea. The Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) must be in writing and the employer must keep appropriate records of steps taken to implement and maintain its IIPP; 2) Implementation. Employers must designate and specify the persons} responsible far implementing their IIPP; 3) Hazard Identification. Employers must establish a system for identifying and evaluating work place hazards and that identification system must include scheduled periodic inspections "ta identify unsafe conditions and work practices;" 4) Hazard Correction. Employers must adopt methods and procedures far correcting unsafe or unhealthy conditions and work practices, and must ensure that such conditions and work practices are correct" in a timely manner based 3 on the severity of the hazard;" 5) Haaard Communication. Employers must establish a system for communicating health and safety information to employees and encouraging employees to inform the employer of perceived hazards "without fear of reprisal;" 6) Em fo ee Com fiance. Employers must establish a system for ensuring that employees comply with safe and health work practices, and "such a system may include (provisions for) disciplinary action;" 7) Health and Safety Training. Employers must institute an occupational health and safety training program "designed to instruct employees in general safe and health work practices and to provide specific instructions with respect to hazards specific to each employee's job assignment." The employer must train all employees when the program is established, and thereafter train; - .all new employees; all existing employees when "new substances, procedures or equipment is introduced into the work place and represents a new hazard;" and - all existing employees whenever the employer learns of a new, previously unrecognized hazard. 4 WHY AN INJURY & SS PREVENTION PROGRAM Why an Iniury and Illness Prevention Program? The most compelling reason for having an Injury and Illness Prevention Program is to eliminate unnecessary suffering and/or death of employees; also it is required by the law. Accidents Cause Suffering__and Cost Money From the cost standpoint consider what one lost workday injury costs the County: - productive time lost by an injured employee; - productive time lost by employees and supervisors attending the accident victim; - clean-up and start-up of operations interrupted by the accident; - time to hire or to retrain other individuals to replace the injured worker until his or her return; - time and cost for repair or replacement of any damaged equipment or materials; - the cost of continuing all or part of the employee's wages, in addition to compensation; - reduced morale among your workers, and perhaps lower efficiency; - increased workers' compensation insurance rates; - the costs of completing the paperwork generated by the incident. 5 WHAT IS AN INJURY AND ILLNESS PREVENTION ' ~_ IIl~'7~~ ~ What is__an~njury__and ~~.lness Prevention Program? An Injury and Illness Prevention Program is a written plan including procedures, which are put into practice. The major elements of an Injury and Illness Prevention Program includes: - Management Commitment {see Board Resolution) - Assignment of Authority and Responsibility - Hazard Assessment and Control - Safety Planning, Rules, Work Procedures and Compliance -- Safety and Health training {far Supervisors and Employees} Management Commitment For an Injury and Illness Prevention Program to be successful it must receive the full support and commitment of the Board of Supervisors and top administration. Management cannot delegate to others its responsibility for employee safety and health; it can, however, assign responsibility for certain parts of the Injury and Illness Prevention Program to make the Program successful. Management must delegate the necessary responsibility and authority to other levels of the county organization. Responsibility and authority to act must be delegated together. 5 The County Safety Officer, department heads, Department Safety Representatives, Supervisors, and Employees are in strategic positions within the county organization. Their leadership and influence should assure that safety and health standards are enforced and upheld in each individual area, and that standards and enforcement are uniform throughout the work place. 7 courrrY sA~ o~cER THS REBPONSIBILITISB OF THE COIINTY BAFETY OFFICER ARE TO: 1. Direct the overall County Safety Program. 2. Act as a safety advisor for the County. 3. Prepare County safety memorandums. 4. Prepares quarterly reports and studies coordinated with Risk Management on the effectiveness of the County Safety and Accident Prevention Program. 5. Assist departments in developing safety and accident prevention programs designed to meet the specific needs for each department as required by California Code of Regulations (CCR}, Title 8. 6. Assist departments in identifying safety and accident prevention training needs. Coordinate training schedules in teaching CPR, First Aid, Defensive Driving, and Back Safety classes and other accident prevention courses. 7. Assist departments in the implementation of and compliance with the California Occupational Health and Safety Act. 8. Coordinate County safety matters with necessary enforcement agencies, civic groups, and private organizations, as may be necessary. 9. Develop and distribute accident/injury statistics for County operations and specific data to each Agency/Department. 8 DEPARTMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SAFETY Each department is responsible for implementing an effective safety program, with all levels of management contributing to ensure that employees are aware of the safe operation/condition of their job assignment and work area. All department heads are responsible for maintaining a minimal-risk work environment in the areas under their control. The degree of effort and focus needed will vary depending on the nature of the work performed. While department heads may assign responsibility and delegate authority to others, they are accountable for those preventable oversights and errors within their areas that result in injury, illness, or property damage affecting employees, the general public or county/private property. An Injury & Illness Prevention Program should include: 1. The appointment of a permanent Department Safety Representative for that department. 2. A written plan designating the person or persons responsible for implementing the safety program. Health Standards and all rules, regulations and orders applicable to his/her own actions and conduct. 9 3. A system for identifying and evaluating workplace hazards, including investigating the cause of accidents, illness and exposures. 4. Methods and procedures for correcting workplace hazards at the job site, 5. An occupational training program covering hazards basic to all types of employment and those unique to each worker's job assignment. G. A communication system that enables employees to freely discuss safety and health problems. 7. A system to ensure employee compliance with safe and healthful work practices. 8. Maintenance of a record-keeping system documenting implementation operation and a periodic review of the plan. 10 DEPARTMENTAL SAFEI"Y REPRESENTATIVES THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF DEPARTMENT SAFETY REPRESENTATIVES ARE TO: 1. Manage, administer and coordinate the Agency/Department Safety Program. 2. Recommend Departmental safety policies, procedures, rules, and standards to ensure safe working conditions and safe work practices. 3. Serve as a source of information on safety policies and procedures and industrial injury/illness record keeping and reporting. 4. Review accident reports to determine types of injuries/illnesses and their causes; may refer Accident Reports to the County Safety Officer or the Department's Safety Committee for review and investigation. 5. Prepare periodic and special reports for Departmental management regarding Departmental injuries and illnesses; identifying trends or changes which call for attention and recommending corrective action where appropriate. ~. Shall set the example that employees can follow. 11 7. Recommend means to eliminate or control hazardous physical conditions as well as dangerous work operations, recommending remedial action. 8. Recommend safety training efforts within the Department and assist in the development, coordination, documentation and training as necessary. 9. Review Cal/OSHA citations received by the Department monitoring abatement efforts and overseeing responses to that agency. 10. Act as Departmental liaison with the department head; disseminate information relating to safety and health matters; collect, review, and transmit information from the Department to the County Safety Officer. 13. Ensure Departmental compliance with County policies and procedures, including those relating to injury/illness and vehicle accidents. 12. Assist Department management and supervisors in the promotion of safety awareness and education program. 12 13. Arrange for or conduct annual safety inspections of facilities and recommend corrective actions as necessary. 14. Maintain a Safety and Health bulletin board with current information, such as bulletins, posters, minutes of safety meetings and any other pertinent information regarding Safety and Health. .This information should be disseminated to satellite locations. 13 1. Are responsible for encouraging the proper attitudes toward safety job performance in themselves and in their subordinates. 2. Shall train employees in job safety and health practices. 3. Shall investigate promptly and thoroughly every accident to determine cause and to prevent recurrence. 4. Sha11 require all employees to comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Standards and all rules, regulations and orders applicable to his/her own actions and conduct. 5. Shall set the example that employees can follow. 14 EMPLOYEES County employees are responsible for ensuring their own safety and the safety of others on the work site by: 1. Learning and following the standards and procedures that apply to each job assignment. 2. Discontinuing any specific activity that the employee feels or knows could lead to injury, illness or damage to property, and promptly seeking guidance from his/her supervisor regarding the operation, 3. Wearing or using the prescribed protective equipment needed for a particular job. 4. Bringing to the supervisors attention any activity, behavior or unsafe condition that could cause injury or illness to others or damage property. 15 5. Promptly reporting any occupational injury, illness, or property damage to his/her supervisor, 6. Report any emergencies, to assist when safe to do so, until emergency response personnel arrive. 16 CovNTY of BU~E INJURY AND ILLNESS PREVENTION PLAN JULY , 1991 courrrY of sum INJURY AND II~LNESS PItEVF~NTION PLAN 1.0 Introduction 1.1 It is the policy of the County of Butte, thereafter referred to as "County" to provide a safe and healthful work environment to all employees. 1.2 It is the intent and resolve of County to comply with the requirements and spirit of Title 8, California Cade of Regulations (CCR) in the implementation of all facets of occupational safety and health, 1.3 In accordance with Senate Bill-198 (signed October, 1989), Labor Code 6401.7, and the California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 3203, effective February 15, 1991, the County adopts this Injury and Illness Prevention Plan. 1.4 It is County policy for all employees to follow the requirements set forth in this Injury and Illness Prevention Plan. 17 2.0 Effective Date 2.1 Effective July 1, 1991, County has established and implemented this Injury and Illness Prevention Plan in accordance with current Cal-OSHA regulations. 18 3.0 Responsible Person {8 CCR 3203 (a) {1) 3.1 The Chief Administrative Officer is responsible for the Injury and Illness Prevention Program for Butte County employees, This responsibility is hereby delegated to each Department Head, Court Officer and/or Appointing Authority. It is the responsibility of these persons to ensure the overall implementation of the Injury and Illness Prevention Program by directing the following tasks: 3.1.1 Identify and evaluate workplace hazards, to include procedures for investigating occupational injuries and illnesses. 3.1.2 Establish and/or review methods and procedures for correcting unsafe and unhealthy conditions and work practices. 3.1.3 Ensure that employees receive training programs on general and specific safety and health practices for the County and on each of their job assignments. 3.1.4 Ensure that there is a procedure for communicating with employees in an understandable manner on the County safety and health rules and procedures. 3.1.5. Ensure compliance with the safe and health work practices. 3.1.6. Ensure that records on training, inspections, and corrective measures are properly maintained as required by this Injury and Illness Program, and other OSHA-required programs in accordance with Title 8, California Code of Regulations. 3.2 Assisting each Department Head, Court Officer and/or Appointing Authority will be following individuals who are designated in Exhibit A, attached hereto. 19 ~.o Ensuring Employee Compliance/Disciplinary Policy (8 CCR 3203{a){2}} 4.3. It is County policy that all employees are expected to follow County safety policies and operating procedures. Employees will be trained in accordance with this Injury and Illness Prevention Program and when needed, employees will be provided with additional training and information, or re-training to maintain their knowledge of the County safety policy. 4.2 The discipline policy of County, as set forth in its Personnel Rules and MOU's, is intended to achieve employee compliance with the County Injury and Illness Prevention Program and to comply with California Labor Code 6401.7(a)(6). This policy is being reaffirmed with the effective date of this Injury and Illness Protection Program. 20 5.0 Communication of Safety and Health Matters (8 CCR 3203(a)(3}} 5.1 Employees are encouraged to inform their supervisor of any hazards at the work site. The supervisor is then responsible for investigation of the complaint and for taking appropriate action, i.e., resolving the problem, placing the work request to reserve the problem, etc. 5.2 Complaints may be made directly to the Risk Management/Safety Office for a safety complaint, or to the Public Health Department for a health complaint. These units will investigate the complaint and recommend corrective action, if necessary, to the department. Both safety and health complaints may be anonymous. 5.3 Employees are encouraged to make their complaints known to their Departmental Safety Representative either in writing or verbal. 5.4 A notice shall be posted on employee bulletin boards to explain the procedures for filing safety and health complaints. In addition it should be explained that employees may make complaints directly to CAL-OSHA. 5.5 There shall be no reprisal to any employee who makes a complaint to CAL-OSHA. or the Butte County Risk Management Safety Offices. 21 6,0 Identify and Evaluate Workplace Hazards (8 CCR 3203(a)(4)) 6.1 The goal of this Injury and Illness Prevention Plan is to identify and evaluate unsafe work conditions and practices so that accidents, injuries, and job-related illnesses are minimized, if not completely eliminated. To this end, the County has instituted the steps listed in this Section. 6.2 The principle approach to identify and evaluate workplace hazards at the County is through periodic scheduled and unscheduled inspections. Inspections will be conducted, at a minimum, utilizing the self-Ins ection Check List attached hereto as Exhibit "8," Additional copies of the "Check List" are available from the County Safety Officer, 6.3 Inspections will be conducted by departments or their designated representatives at the following intervals, in addition to those times mentioned above: 6.3.1 At the effective date of this program and at least annually thereafter; and 6.3.2 Whenever new substances, processes, procedures, or equipment are introduced to the workplace that represent a new occupational safety and health hazard; and 6.3.3 , Whenever County is made aware of a new or previously unrecognized hazard. fi.4 The following approaches will be used periodically to further evaluate the workplace: 6.4.1. Risk Manager and/or Safety Officer may make periodic inspections of departments to ensure compliance with the Injury and Illness Prevention Plan. 6,5 Records of scheduled and unscheduled periodic inspections shall be kept in accordance with paragraph 10.0. 22 7.0 Accident, Injury and Illness Investigations (8 CCR 3203 (a) (5} 7.1 When accidents, injuries, or illnesses occur on the job which require medical care, they will be thoroughly investigated by the affected Department Head or his designee and reported to the County Safety Officer and Risk Manager. The following County of Butte Field Report of Accident/Damage will be utilized for this purpose. i 23 F~: ~ REPORT OF ACCIDENT 1 DAM COUNTY OF BUTTE FORWARD TO: County Administrative Officer TO THE EMPLOYEE - If you are injured while performing your county duties, inform your supervisor IMMEDIATELY. 538-7631 tf you are involved in an accident involving county property and do not sustain bodily injuries, complete this report end give h to your supervisor within 24 hours of the accident. t?o not discuss the accident with anyone except lei investigating officers (b} your supervisors {c} authorized county officers {d) county insurance adjusters. TO THE SUPERVISOR -When one of your employees is injured while performing their Bounty duties provide first aid or arrange medicaE treatment. Provide the Enjured amptayae a workers compensation claim and benefit pamphlet, then complete this report. Send this report to the department head wkhin 24 hours of your knowledge of the injury. When an employee uses this farm to report an accident involving county property, you should review the report, sign your name in the box marked "Reviewed By",then send it to the department head within 24 hours of the accident. TO THE DEPARTMENT HEAD -Report ell accidents to the Chief Adminfnetrativa Office. Serious accidents should be reported by phone followed by this report. For employee injuries, use thls form to complete the "Employer's Report of Occupational Injury or Illness", then sand both reports to the Chief Administrative Office within 48 hours of the injury. Accident Reported By Department Name of Person Involvadllnjured County Employee ^ Private Citizen ^ Home Address (Number and street, city, zip}µ~ Phone Number Sex: Male ^ Female ^ Occupation (Regular job title, not specific activity at time of injury) Hours Usually Worked Per Day Hours Usually Worked Per Week _ _ County Department in Which Regulary Employed? Budget Unit Code Where Did Accident or Exposure Occur? (Address, city, and county) County Premises? Yes ^ No ^ F' Did the ACCldent or Exposure OCCIir? (Tall what happened and how it happened. Please use separate sheet if necessary} Describe Property Damage Abject or Substance That Directly Injured Person (e.g. The machine employee struck against ar which struck him; the thing being lifted, pulled. etc.S Describe Injury ar Illness (e.g. cut, strain, fracture) Part of Body Affected (e.g. hack, left leg, right hand) Was Medical Treatment Required? No ^ Yes ^ Name and Address of Medical Provider Date of Injury or Accident ~ ~ MONT H DAY YEAR Time of Day AM PM ~_ _ _ Did Employee Lose ~ No Has Employee Returned to Work at Feast (}ne Fuli ^ No ^ Yes Date Returned Day of Work ^ Yes, Date Last Worked Names of Witnesses ReNOrting Employee's Signature Date .` A worker compensation claim and benefit pamphlet was provided to the Injuried County Employee ^ yes ^ No Reviewed By (Print Name and Tille) Date FOR VIrIiICLE ACCIDENTS COMPLETE REVERSE S1DE FORM 5.1 i2-901 REPLACES S•1 16741 and S-2 t6-741 8,0 Methods and Procedures for Correcting Uassafe or inhealthy Conditions and/or Work Practices {8 CCR 3203(a){()) 8.1 Once identified, all unsafe or unhealthy work conditions, or work practices will be evaluated and corrected in a timely manner, based on the severity of the hazard. 8.1.1 When the problem is-first observed or discovered; 8.1.1.1 When the unsafe condition or work practice is first observed or discovered, the Department Head and Department Safety Representative(s) is to be notified. 8.1.1.2 The Department Head and Department Safety representative shall determine if the condition or practice creates a substantial probability of great bodily harm or death, or an exposure to any employee to a hazardous substance which could result in death or great bodily harm in the future as a result of the exposure. 8.1.1.3 The Department Head and Department Safety representative shall determine if the danger is readily apparent to those employees who could be exposed to the condition or practice. 8.1.1.4 Tf the Department Head and Department safety representative determines that a serious, dangerous condition or practice does exist which is not readily apparent, the Department Head and his designated representative must decide if the condition or practice poses an imminent risk to any employee. 8.1.1.5 If the Department Head and Department Safety representative determines that a serious, dangerous condition or practices does exist which is not readily apparent and which exposes employees to an imminent risk as a result of the condition or practice, the Department Head and Department Safety. designated representative must ensure the immediate abatement of the practice or condition or immediately notify Cal-OSHA and all affected employees, in writing, of the condition or practice. 24 8.1.1.6 If such an unsafe condition or practice may not be immediately corrected, the Department Head and Department Safety representative must take those actions necessary to ensure correction of the condition or practice as soon as possible. The Department Head and Department Safety representative must also ensure that the employees are not exposed to the unsafe condition or practice while it remains in existence. 8.1.1.7 Tt may be that all exposed personnel will need to be removed from the area of the unsafe condition or practice pending completion of the actions necessary to correct the existing condition or practice. Employees necessary to correct the condition or practice sha11 be provided the necessary safeguards. 8.1.1.8 If the Department Head and Department Safety representative determines that such a condition or practice does exist, but that it does not pose an imminent threat or risk to the safety and health of the employees, the Department Head and Department Safety designated representative must notify Cal-OSHA and the employees, in writing within 15 days, of the existence of the condition or practice and ensure its prompt correction. Again, those steps necessary to ensure that no employees are exposed to the unsafe condition or practice pending correction must be taken. 8.1.1.9 Problems that cannot be corrected immediately, wi11 be assigned to the County Safety Officer for corrective action. 8.1.1.14 Once corrected, written documentation of the action taken wi11 be prepared and the record of the correction shall be sent to the person responsible for records as identified in Section 3.0 of this Injury and Illness Prevention Plan. 25 ti 8.2 When necessary, feasible engineering controls will be used first to eliminate or minimize unsafe or unhealthy work conditions. If engineering controls are impractical or not feasible, administrative controls will be used. If engineering controls alone, or in combination with administrative controls are inadequate to correct the hazard, the use of personal protective equipment shall be considered, 8.3 Unsafe or unhealthy work ractices will be immediately corrected by providing the affected employees with re-training to be provided in accordance with Section 4.0 of this Injury and Illness Prevention Plan. 8.4 All operating procedures will be reviewed whenever new chemicals are introduced into the system, or when there is a process change. When changes are made, affected employees will receive additional instruction. 26 9.0 Training and Instruction (8 CCR 3203 (a) (7) } 9.1 All employees shall receive training and instruction in the following areas: 9.1.1 General safety and health work practices. 9.1.2 Specific instruction with respect to hazards unique to the job assignment. 9.2 Training of employees as to this Injury and Illness Prevention Plan shall occur: 9.2.1 Each department must develop a training program to ensure that their employees receive adequate safety training. This program shall include instructions to employees in general safe work practices, and specific instructions with respect to hazards unique to the employees jab assignment. 27 9.2.2 All employees must be trained on their first day. of employment. This training must include, but not be limited to, what to do in the event of an emergency, how to evacuate the building, and where is the posted emergency evacuation plan, what fire hazards exist, where is the closest fire extinguisher, what type of fire extinguisher is available and how does it work, how to handle threatening phone calls, proper use of all equipment expected to be used by the employee, issue and use of all personal protective equipment, if needed, and any other general safety practices deemed necessary by each department or by the Risk Manager and Safety Officer. . 9.2.3 Each employee must also be trained with specific instructions with respect to the hazards unique to the employees job assignment. This shall include, but not. be limited to, use of equipment that is required for a specific job, issue and use of required .personal protective equipment, emergency shut off of equipment, MSDS for exposure to toxic substances and any other specific safety practice deemed necessary by each department or by the Risk Manager and Safety Officer. 9.2.4 Each employee shall be trained on their first day of employment in general safe work practices and specific instructions with respect to hazards unique to the employees job assignment. Training shall be conducted for any employee who transfers to a new job. This training shall be supplemented on a periodic basis, but not less than once every two years. This training must be documented and the records must be maintained for the life of the employees employment. 9.3 In accordance with this Injury and Illness Prevention Plan, training shall be provided by each Department Head and/or Departmental Safety Representatives}, and/or Supervisor(s). 9.4 Additional training shall be provided to supervisors to familiarize them with the safety and health hazards to which employees under their immediate direction and control may be exposed. 9.5 Records of training and instruction shall be kept in accordance with paragraph 10.0. 28 10.0 Maintenance of Records (8 CCR 3203{b)) 10.1. Each County Department Head or his designee shall, keep records of the actions taken to implement and maintain this Injury and Illness Prevention Plan. Tnspectioa Records 10.2 Records of scheduled and unscheduled periodic inspections as well as other records including methods used to identify and evaluate workplace conditions and work practices shall be retained. 10.2.1 Inspection Records shall include at a minimum: (a) Person(s) conducting the inspection or evaluation; (b) The unsafe conditions and work practices that have been identified; and, (c) Actions taken to correct the identified condition or work practice. Trainiaq Records I0.3 Records and documentation of safety and health training as required in Section 9.0 of this Injury and Illness Prevention Plan shall be retained. A sample form is attached as Exhibit nCn~ 10.3.1 Training records of each safety training session shall include at a minimum: (a} Date of training; (b} Training topic(s); (c} Training format; and, (d) Instructor. (e) Names and signature of employees attending a sample training record is attached. 10.4 Records for this Injury and Illness Prevention Plan shall be maintained for three years. 29 EDIT "A": RESPONSIBLE PERSON DESIGNATIONS EXIT "B" SELF INSPECTION CHECgLLIST SELF - ~~~ ::SECT 1 pN CHE+CK ' ~1STS These check lists are by no means all-inclusive. You should add to them or delete portions or items that da not apply to your operations. However, carefully consider each item as you come to it and then make your decision. EMPLOYER POSTING ^ Is the CAL/OSHA Poster "Safety and Health Protection on the job" displayed in a prominent location where all employees are Eikely to see it? ^ Are emergency telephone numbers posted where they can be readily found incase of emergency? ^ Where employees may be exposed to any taxis sub- stances or harmful physical agents, has appropriate information concerning employee atcess to medical and exposure records, and "Material Safety Data Sheets", etc.. been posted or otherwise made readily available to affected employees? ~ Are signs concerning "Exiting from buildings", room capacities, floor loading, exposures to x-ray, microwave. or other harmful radiation or substances posted where appropriate? T - SAFETY AND HEALTH PROGRAM ^ Do you have an active safety and health program in operation? ^ Is one person cEearEy responsible For the overaEl activities of the safety and health program? ^ Do you have a safety committee or group made up of management and labor representatives that meet regu- larly and report in writing on its activities? ^ De you have a working procedure for handling in-house employee complaints regarding safety and health? ^ Are you keeping your employees advised of the success- ful effort and accomplishments you and/or your safety committee have made in assuring they will have a work- place that is safe and healthful? ^ Are other California posters properly displayed, such as: industrial Welfare Commission orders regulating wages. hours, and working conditions? Discrimination in employment prohibited by law? Notice to employees of unemployment and disabil- ity insurance? Payday Notice? Summary of occupational injuries and illnesses posted in the month of February? i RECORDKEEPiNG MEDICAL SERVICES AND FIRST AIDS. ^ Do you require each employee to have apre-empIoy- ment physical examination? G Is there a hospital. clinic. or infirmary for medical care in proximity of your workplace? ^ If medical and first aid facilities are not in proximity of your workplace. is at least one employee on each shift currently qualified to render first aid? ^ Are all occupational injury or illnesses. except minor injuries requiring only first aid being recorded as required on the Cal/OSHA Form 200? ^ Are employee medical records and records of employee .exposure to hazardous substances or harmful physical agents up-to~ate'' ^ Have arrangements been made to maintain required records for the legal period of time Far each specific type record? (Some records must be maintained for at Ieast 40 years.) ^ Are operating permits and records up-to-date for such items as elevators, air pressure tanks, Liquefied petro- leum gas tanks, etc.? $1 ^ Are medical personnel readily available for advice and consultation on matters of employees' health? ^ Are emergency phone numbers posted? ^ Are first aid kits easily accessible to each work area, with necessary supplies available, periodically inspected and replenished as needed? ^ Have first aid kit supplies been approved by a physician, indicating that they are adequate for a particular area or operation? ^ Are means provided for quick drenching ar gushing of the eyes and body in ~reai =3u~ere corrosive liquids or materials are handled? " "_ ; :. 97 FIRE PROTECTION ^ is your local fire deparunent well acquainted with your facilities, its location acid specific hazards? if you have a fire alarm system, is it cerii[ied as required? © if you have a fire alarm system, is it tested at least annually? ^ If you have interior stand pipes and valves, are they inspected regularly? ^ If you have outside private fire hydrants, are they flushed at least once a year and on a routine preventive maintenance schedule? ^ Are fire doors and shutters in good operating condition? ^ Are fire doors and shutters unobstructed and protected against obstructions, including their counterweights? p Are fire door and shutter fusable links in place? p Are automatic sprinkler system water control valves, air and water pressures checked weekly/ periodically as required? ^ Is the maintenance of automatic sprinkler systems as- signed toresponsible persons or to a sprinkler contractor? ^ Are sprinkler heads protected by metal guards, when exposed to physical damage? ^ Is proper ciearante maintained below sprinkler heads? ^ Are portable fire extinguishers provided in adequate number and type? Are fire extinguishers mounted in readily accessible locations? ^ Are fire extinguishers recharged regularly and noted on the inspection tag? ^ Are employees periodically instructed in the use of extin- guishers and fire protection procedures? PERSONAL PROTECTIVE. EQUIPMENT AN^ CLOTHING ^ Are protective goggles or face shields provided and warn where there is any danger of flying particles or corrosi.-e materials? ^ Are approved safety glasses required to be worn at all times iri areas where there is a risk of eye injuries such as punctures, abrasions, contusions or burns? ^ Are employees who need corrective lenses (glasses or contacts} in working environments having harmful expo- sures, required to wear only approved safety glasses, protective goggles. or use other medically approved pre- cautionary procedures? p Are protective gloves, aprons, shields, or other means provided against cuts, corrosive liquids and chemicals? ^ Are hard hats provided and worn where danger of falling objects exists? J Are hard hats inspected periodically for damage to the shell and suspension system? 98 © is appropriate foot protection required where there is the risk of foot injur from hot. corrosive, poisonous sub- stances, Calling otf~ects, crushing or penetrating actions? ^ Are approved respirators provided for regular ar emer- gency use where needed? ^ Is all protective equipment maintained in a sanitary con- dition and ready for use? ^ Do you have eye wash facilities and a quick Drench Shower within the work area where employees are ex- posed to injurious corrosive materials? ^ Where special equipment is needed for electrical work- ers. is it available? ^ When lunches are eaten on the premises, are they eaten in areas where there is no exposure to toxic materials or other health hazards? ^ Is protection against the effects of 'occupational noise exposure provided when sound levels exceed those of the Cal10SHA noise standard? ^ Are adequate work procedures, protective clothing and equipment provided and used when cleaning up spilled toxic or otherwise hazardous materials or liquids? GENERAL WORK ENVIRONMENT .,~ ^ Are all worksites clean and orderly? ^ Are work surfaces kept dry or appropriate means taken to assure the surfaces are slip-resistant? ^ Are all spilled materials or liquids cleaned up imme- diately? ^ Is combustible~scrap, debris and waste stored safely and removed from the worksite promptly? ^ Are accumulations of combustibledust routinely removed from elevated surfaces including the overhead structure of buildings, etc.? CJ Is combustible dust cleaned up with a vacuum system to prevent the dust going into suspension? ^ Is metallic or conductive dust prevented from entering or accumulating on or around electrical enclosures or equip- ment? ^ Are covered metal waste cans used for oily and paint- soaked waste? ^ Are ail oil and gas fired devices equipped with flame failure controls that will prevent flow of fuel if pilots or main burners are not working? ^ Are paint spray booths, dip tanks, etc.. cleaned regularly? ^ Are the minimum number of toilets and washing facilities provided? ^ Are all toilets and washing facilities clean andaanitary? Cf Are all work areas adequately illuminated? ^ Are pits and floor openings covered or otherwise guarded? Ws I_KWAYS e aisles and passageways kepi clear? ^ ,~ 'e aisles and walkways marked as appropriate? ^ ~ 'e wet surfaces covered with non-slip materials? ^ ~ 'e holes in the floor, sidewalk or other walking surface s paired properly, covered or otherwise made safe? ^ I there safe clearance for walking in aisles where motor- ; ed or mechanical handling equipment is operating? ^ . a materials or equipment stored in such a way chat tarp projectives will not interfere with the walkway? ^ . re spilled materials cleaned up immediately? ^ re changes of direction or elevations readily iden- fiable? (- .re aisles or walkways that pass near moving or aperat- --g machinery, welding operations or similar operations rranged so employees will not be subjected to potential .azards? ^ ~ adequate headroom provided for the entire length of .ny aisle or walkway? Q ire standard guardrails provided wherever aisle orwalk- vay surfaces are elevated more than 30 inches above any adjacent Floor or the ground? Ire bridges provided over conveyors and similar hazards? F .OOR AND WALL OPENINGS C Are floor openings guarded by a cover, a guardrail, or equivalent on ail sides (except at entrance to stairways ar ladders)? C Are tceboards installed around the edges of permanent floor opening (where persons may pass below the opening]? C Are skylight screens of such construction and mounting that they will withstand a load of at least 200 pounds? G Is the glass in windows, doors. glass walls, etc., which are subject to human impact of sufficient thickness and type for the condition of, use? C Are grates or similar type covers over floor openings such as fiaor drains, of such design. that foot traffic or roiling equipment wil! not be affected by the grate spacing? C Are unused portions of service pits and pits not actually in use either covered or protected by guardrails or equiv- alent? C . Are manhole covers, trench covers and similar covers, plus [heir supports designed to carry a truck rear axle load of at least 20,fl00 pounds when located in roadways and subject to vehicle traffic? Are floor ar wall openings in fire resistive construction provided with doors ar covers compatible with the fire rating of the structure and provided with self closing feature when appropriate? STAIRS AND 5-~.-AERVIIAYS ' ^ Are standard stair rails or handrails on all stairways having four or more risers? ^ Are all stairways at least 22 inches wide? ^ Do stairs have at least a b'6' overhead clearance? ^ Do stairs angle no more than 50 and no less than 3Q degrees? ^ Are stairs of hollow-pan type treads and landings filled to noising level with solid material? ^ Are step risers on stairs uniform from top to bottom, with no riser spacing greater than 71h inches? ^ Are steps on stairs and stairways designed or provided with a surface that render them slip resistant? ^ Are stairway handrails located between 30 and 34 inches above the leading edge of stair treads? ^ l]o stairway handrails have at Feast 1 ~/~ inches of clear- ance between the handrails .:nd the wall or surface they are mounted on? ©Are stairway handrails capable of withstanding a load of 200 pounds. applied in any duecdon? ^ Where stairs or stairways exit directly into any area where vehicles may be operated, are adequate barriers and warnings provided to prevent employees stepping into the path of traffic? ^ I]o stairway landings have a dimension measured in the direction of travel, at Ieast equal .ta the width of the stairway? ^ Is the vertical distance between stairway landings limited to 12 feet or less? ^ Is a stairway provided to the roof of each building four or more stories in height, provided the roof slope is 4 in 12 or less? ELEVATED SURFACES ^ Are signs posted, when appropriate. showing the elevated surface load capacity? ^ Are surfaces elevated more than 30 inches above the floor or ground provided with standard guardrails? ^ Are alt elevated surfaces (beneath which people or machinery. could be exposed to falling objects} provided with standard-4-inch toeboards? ^ Is a permanent means of access and egress provided to elevated storage and work surfaces? ^ Is required headroom provided where necessary? ^ Is material on elevated surfaces piled, stacked or ratked in a manner to prevent it from tipping, falling, collapsing, roiling or spreading? _ ^ Are dock boards or bridge plates used when transferring materials between docks and trucks or rail cars? ~9 . EXITING OR EGRESS ^ Are all exits marked with an exit sign and illuminated by a reliable Iight source? ^ Are the directions to exits, when not immediately appa- rent, marked with visible sighs? ^ Are doors, passageways or stairways, that are neither exits nor access to exits and which could be mistaken for exits, appropriately marked "NOT AN EXIT", "TO BASEMENT", "STOREROOM", etc.? ^ Are exit signs provided with the word "EXIT" in letter- ing at least 5 inches high and the stroke of the lettering at least r/x inch wide? ^ Are exit doors side-hinged? ^ Are all exits kept free of obstructions? ^ Are at least two means of egress provided from elevated platforms, pits ar rooms where the absence of a second exit would increase the risk ofinjury from hat, poisonous. corrosive. suffocating, flarrunable, or explosive substances? ^ Are there sufficient exits to permit prompt escape in case of emergency? ^ Are special precautions taken to protect employees dur- ingconstruction and repair operations? ^ Is the number of exits from each floor of a building and the number of exits from the building itself, appropriate far the building occupancy load? © Arc exit stairways which are required to be separated from other parts of a building, enclosed by at least two hour fire-resistive construction in buildings more than four stories in height, and not less than one-hour fire resistive construction elsewhere? ~. ^ When ramps arc used as part of required exiting from a building, is the ramp slope limited to 1 ft.'verticaland 12 ft. horizontal? © Where exiting will be through frameless glass door, glass exit doors, storm doors, etc., are the doors fully tempered and meet the safety requirements far human impact? EXIT DQORS ^ Are doors which are required to serve as exits designed and constructed so that the way of exit travel is obvious and direct? ^ Are windows which could be mistaken far exit doors, made inaccessible by means of barriers or railings? ^ Are exit doors apenable from the direction of exit travel without the use of a key or any special ltmowiedge or effort when the building is occupied? ^ Is a revolving, sliding ar overhead door prohibited from serving as a required exit door? 20 ^ Where pa...t hardware is installed on a required ex~: door, will it allow the door to open by applying a force of 15 pounds ar Eess in the direction of the exit traffic? ^ Are doors on cold storage roams provided with an inside release mechanism which will release the latch and open the door even iF ti's padlocked or otherwise locked on the outside? ^ Where exit doors open directly onto any street, alley or other area where vehicles may be operated, are adequate barriers and warnings provided to prevent employees stepping into the path of traffic? ^ Are doors that swing in both directions and are located between rooms where there is frequent traffic, provided with viewing panels in each door? PORTABLE LADDERS ^ Are alI ladders maintained in good condition, joints between steps and side rails tight. all hardware and fit- tings securely attached and moveable parts operating freely without binding or undue play? _ ^ Are non-slip safety feet provided on each Iadder? ^ Are non-slip safety feet provided on each metal ar rung ladder? ^ Are ladder rungs and steps free of grease and of;? ^ is it prohibited to place a Sadder in front of doors opening toward the ladder except when the door is blocked open, Iocked or guarded? ^ is it prohibited to place ladders on boxes, barrels, ar other unstable bases to obtain additional height? ^ Are employees instructed to face the ladder when ascending or descending? ^ Are employees prohibited from using ladders that are broken, missing steps, rungs, or cleats, broken side rails or other faulty equipment? D Are employees instructed not to use the top step of ordi- nary stepladders as a step? ^ When portable rung ladders are used to gain access to elevated pIatfarYns, roofs, etc., does the ladder always extend at least 3 feet above the elevated surface? ^ Is it required that when portable rung or cleat type ladder are used, the base is so piaced.that slipping will no• occur, or it is lashed or otherwise held in place? ^ Are portable metal ladders legibly marked with signs reading ''CAUTION" - Do Nat Use Around EIectrical Equipment" or equivalent wording? ^ Are employees prohibited from using ladders as guys. braces, skids, gin poles, or for other than their intended purposes? ^ Are employees instructed to only adjust extension lad- ders while standing at a base (not while standing on the Iadder or from a position above the ladder)? ^ Are metal ladders inspected for dama~,,...:- r ' re the rungs of ladders uniformly spaced at 12 inches. inter to center? HAND TOOLS -AND E(3U[PMENT,~.~~. ^ Are all toots and equipment (both company and employ- ee-owned? used by employees at their workplace in good condition? ^ Are hand tools such as chisels, punches, etc. which develop mushroomed heads during use. reconditioned or replaced as necessary? ^ pre broken or fractured handles on hammers, axes and similar equipment replaced promptly? ^ Are warn or bent wrenches replaced regularly? ^ Are appropriate handles used on tiles and similar tools? ^ Are employees made aware of the hazards caused by faulty or improperly used hand tools? ^ Are appropriate safety Biasses. face shields. etc. used while using hand tools or equipment which might pro- duce flying materials or be subject to breakage? ^ Are jacks checked periodically to assure they are in good operating condition? sire tool handles wedged tightly in the head of all tools? ^ Are tool cutting edges kept sharp so the tool will move smoothly without binding or skipping? ^ Are tools stored in dry, secure location where they won't be tampered with? ^ Is eye and face protection used when driving hardened ar tempered spuds or nails? PORTABLE (POWER OPERATED) TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT ^ Are grinders, saws and similar equipment provided with appropriate safety guards? ^ Are power tools used with the correct shield, guard, or attachment, recommended by the manufacturer? ^ Are portable circular saws equipped with guards above and below the base shoe? ^ Are circular saw guards checked to assure they are not wedged up, thus leaving the lower portion of the blade unguarded? -1 Are rotating or moving parts of equipment guarded to prevent physical contact? ^ Are all card-connected. electr.~lly-operated tools and equipment effectively grounded or of the approved dou- 61e insulated type? ^ Are effective guar- ,,,:i place over belts, pulleys, chains: sprockets, on equipment such as concrete mixers. air compressor. etc.? ^ Are portable fans provided with full guards or screens having openings '.rx inch or less? ^ Ys hoisting equipment available and used for lifting heavy objects. and are hoist ratings and characteristics appropriate for the task? ^ Are ground-fault circuit interrupters provided on all temporary electrical 15 and 20 ampere circdiu, used during periods of construction? ^ Are pneumatic and hydraulic hoses on power-operated toais checked regularly for deteriorar.~n or damage? ABRASIVE WHEEL EaUIP111ENT- GRINDERS ^ Is the work rest used and kept adjusted to within '/s inch of the wheel? ^ Is the adjustable tongue on the top side of the grinder used and kept adjusted to within =/+ inch of the wheal? ^ Do side guards cover the spindle, nut, and flange and 75 percent of the wheel diameter? ^ Are bends and pedestal grinders permanently mounted? ^ Are goggles or face shields always worn when grinding? ^ Is the maximum RPM rating of each abrasivc wheel compatible with the RPM sating of the grinder motor? ^ Are fixed or permanently mounted grinders connected to their electrical supply system with metallic conduit or other permanent wiring method? © Does each grinder have an individual on and off control switch? ^ Is each electzically operated grinder effectively grounded? ^ Before new abrasive wheels are mounted, are they visu- ally inspected and ring tested? ^ Are dust collectors and powered exhausts provided on grinders used in operations that produce large amounts of dust? ^ Are splash guards rrsounted on grinders that use coolant to prevent the coolant reaching employees? ^ Is cleanliness maintained around grinders? POWER ACTUATED TOOLS ^ Are employees who operate powder-actuated tools trained in their use and carry a valid operators card? ^ Do the powder-actuated tools being used have writtets .approval of the Division of Occupational Safety and Health? ^ Is each powder-actuates foal~sfored in its own locked container when not being used? 21 ^ Is a sign at least 7 inches 6y 10 inches with bold face type re6ding "POWDER-ACTUATED Tr [. IN USE'" con- spicuously posted when the tool is beii.b used? C Are powder-actuated Lools left unloaded until they are actually ready to be used? t7 Are powder-actuated tools inspected for obstructions or defects each day before use? ^ Do powder-actuated tool operators have and use appro- priate personal protective equipment such. as hard hats, safety goggles, safety shoes and ear protectors? MACHINE GUARDING ^ Is there a training program to instruct employees on safe methods of machine operation ? ^ Is there adequate supervision to ensure that employees are following safe machine operating procedures? ^ Is there a regular program of safety inspection of machinery and equipment? D Is all machinery and equipment kept clean and properly maintained? Q Is sufi;scient clearante provided around and between machines tv allow for safe operations. set up and servic- ing, material handling and waste removal? D Is equipment and machinery securely placed and anchored, when necessary to prevent tipping or other movement that could result in personal injury? ~ Is there a power shut-off switch within reach of the operator's position at each machine? ©Can electric power. to each machine be locked out for maintenance. repair, or security? ^ Are the noncurrent-carrying metal parts of electrically operated machines bonded and grounded? D Are foot-operated switches guarded or arranged to pre- ventaccidental actuation by personnel or falling objects? ^ Are manually operated valves and switches controlling the operation of equipment and machines clearly identi- fied and readily accessible? ^ Are all emergenry stop battens colored red? ~ Are all pulleys and belts that are within 7 feet of the Haar or wanking level properly guarded? Q Are ail moving chains and gears properly guarded? Q Are splash guards mounted on machines that use coolant to prevent the coolant from reaching employees? ^ Are methods provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area fmm hazards created at the point of operation, ingoing nip paints, rotating parts. flying chips. and sparks? ^ Are machinery guards secure and so arranged that they do not offer a hazard in their use? If special handtools are used for placing and removing material, do they protect the operator's hands? 22 ^ Are rcvoEving drums, barrels, and containers required to be guarded by cnclosure that is interlocked with the drive mechanis.,.; so that revolution cannot occur unless the guard cnclosure is in place, so guarded? ~ Do arbors and mandrels have firm and secure bearings and are they free from play? D Are provisions made to prevent machines from automati- caklystarting when power is restored after a power failure ar shutdown? ^ Are machines constructed sn as to be free from excessive vibration when the largest size tool is mounted and run ai full speed? ~ 11' machinery is cleaned with compressed asr, is air pres- sure controlled and personal protective equipment or other safeguards utilized to protect operators and other worker from eye and body injury? ^ Are fan blades protected with a guard having openings no larger than i/z inch, when operating within 7 feet of the floor? ^ Are saws used for ripping, equipped with anti-kick back devices and spreaders? ^ Are radial arm saws so arranged that the cutting head will gently return to the hack of the cable when released? LOCKOUT BLOCKOUT PROCE©URES- © Is all machinery or equipment capable of movement, required to be de-energized or disengaged and blocked or locked-out during cleaning, servicing, adjusting or setting up operations, whenever required? ^ Where the power disconnectsng means for equipment does not also disconnect the electrical control circuit: Are the appropriate electrical enclosures identified? is means provided to assure the control circuit can also be disconnected and loclced- out? ^ Is the locking-out of control circuits in Iieu of locking-out main power disconnects prohibited? ^ Are all equipment control valve handles provided with a means for locking-out? © Does the lock-out procedure require that stored energy (mechanical, hydraulic, air. etc.) be released ar blocked before equipment is locked-out for repairs? © Are appropriate employees provided with individually keyed personal safety locks? D Are employees required to keep personal control of their key(s) while they have safety locks in use? ^ Is it required that only the employee exposed to the hazard, place or remove the safety lock? ^.]:s it required that employees check the safety of the lock-out by attempting a start up after snaking sure no one is exposed? ^ Are employees instructed to awway?: ~. :,ash the control circuit stop button prior to re-energizing the main power switch? is there a means provided to identify any or all em- ployees who are working on locked-out equipment by their locks or atcampanying tags? ^ Are a sufficient number of accident preventive signs ar tags and safety padlocks provided for any reasonably foreseeable repair emergency? ^ When machine operations. cossfiguration or size requires the operator to leave his ar her control station tosnstall tools or perform ocher operations, and that part of the machine could move if accidentally activated. is such element required to be separately cocked or blocked out? ^ In the event that equipment or sines cannot be shut down. locked-oux and tagged. is a safe job procedure established and rigidly followed? WEDDING, CUTTING AND BRAZlNG..~.. © Are only authorized and trained personnel permitted to use welding. cutting ar brazing equipment? ^ Does each operator have a rnpy of the appropriate operat- ing instructions and are they directed to follow them? ^ Are compressed gas cylinders regularly examined for obvious signs of defects. deep rusting. or leakage? ~7 Is care used in handling and storage of cylinders. safety valves, relief valves, etc.. to prevent damage? l7 Are precautions taken to prevent the mixture of air or oxygen with flammable gases. except at a burner or in a standard torch? ^ Are only approved apparatus (torches. regulators. pres- sure-reducing valves, acetylene generators. manifolds) used? ^ Are cylinders kept away from sources of heat? 4 ^ Are the cylinders kept away from elevators, stairs, or gangways? ^ Is it prohibited to use cylinders as rollers or supports? ^ Are empty cylinders appropriately marked and their valves closed? ^ Are signs reading: DANGER--NO SMOKING. MATCHES, OR OPEN LIGHTS, or the equivalent. posted? ^ Are cylinders, cylinder valves, couplings, regulator, hoses, and apparatus kept free of oily or greasy substances? ^ Is care taken not to drop or strike cylinders? ^ Unless secured on special trucks. are regulator removed and valve-protection caps put in place before moving cylinders? ^ Do cylinders without fixed hand wheels have keys, handles, or non-adjustable wrenches on stem valves when in service? Ct Are liquefied gases scored and shipped valve-end up with valve covers in place? ^ Are provision~`• . `de to never crack afuel-gas cylinder valve near sources of ignition? ^ Before a regulator is removed. is the valve closed and gas •' released from the regulator? ^ Is red used to identify the acetylene (and ocher fuel-gas) hose, green for oxygen hose. and black for inert gas and air hose? ^ Are pressure-reducing regulators used only for the gas and pressures for which they are intended? ^ is open circuit (No Load) voltage of arc welding and cutting machines as low as possible and not in excess of the recommended limits? ^ Under wet conditions, are automatic controls for reduc- ing no load voltage used? ^ Is grounding of the machine frame and safety ground connectiorss of portable machines checked periodically? ^ Are electrodes removed .from the holders when not in use? ^ Is it required that electric power to the welder be shut off when no tine is in attendance? ^ is suitable tore extinguishing equipment available for immediate use'? ^ Is the welder forbidden to coil or loop welding electrode cable around his body? ^ Are wet machines thomughty dried and tested before being used? ^ Are work and electrode lead cables frequently inspected for wear and damage, and replaced when needed? ^ Do means far connecting cable lengths have adequate insulation? ^ When the object to be welded cannot be moved and fire hazards cannot be removed, are shields used to come heat, sparks, and slag? ^ Are fire watchers assigned when welding or cutting is performed in locations where a serious fire might develop? ^ Are combustible floors kept wet. covered by damp sand. or protected by fire-resistant shields? ^ When floors are wet down, are personnel protected from possible electrical shock? ^ When welding is done on metal walls, are precautions taken to protect combustibles on the other side? ^ SeFore hot work is begun, are used drums. barrels, tanks. and other containers so thoroughly cleaned that no sub- stances remain that could explode, ignite, or produce toxic vapor? ^ Is it required that eye protection helmets, hand shields and goggles meet appropriate standards? ^ Are employees exposed to the hazards created by weld- ing, cutting, or brazing operations protected with personal protective equipment and clothing? ^ Is a check made for adequate ventilation in and where welding ar cutting is performed? 23 ^ When working in confined places awe environmental monitoring tests taken. and means 'vided for quick removal of welders in'rase of an emergency? COMPRESSORS AND COMPRESSED AER ^ Are compressorseyuipped with pressure reliefvalves,and pressure gauges? ^ Are compressor air intakes installed and equipped so as to ensure that only clean uncontaminated air enters the compressor? ^ Are air filters installed an the compressor intake? ^ Are compressors operated and lubricated in accordance with the manufacturer s recommendations? ^ Are safety devices on. compressed air systems checked frequently? ^ Before any repair work is done on the pressure system of a compressor, is the pressure bled off and the system locked-out? ^ Are signs posted to warn of the au*_omatic starting feature of the compressors? ^ Is the belt drive system totally enclosed to provide pro- ~" tection for the front,.baclc, top. and sides? Is it strictly prohibited to direct compressed air towards a Person? ^ Are employees prohibited from using highly compressed air for cleaning purposes? ^ If compressed air is used for cleaning off clothing, is the pressure reduced to less than I O psi? ^ When using compressed air for cleaning, do employees wear protective chip guarding and personal protective equipment? ^ Are safety chains or other suitable loc4:ing devices used at couplings of high pressure hose lines where a connection failure would create a hazard? ^ Before compressed air is used to emftry containers of liquid, is the safe working pressure 'of the container checked? ^ When compressed air is used with abrasive blast cleaning equipment, is the operating valve a type that must be held open manually? ^ When compressed air is used to inflate auto tires, is a clip-on chuck and an inline regulator preset to 40 psi required? Is it prohibited to use compressed air to clean up or move combustible dust if such action cquld cause the dust to be suspended in the air and Cause a fire or explosion hazard? 24 COMPRESS~t~ AIR RECEIVERS ~.,~,.. ^ Is every receiver equipped with a pressure gauge and with one or more automatic, spring-loaded safety valves? ^ Is the total relieving capacity of the safety valve capable of preventing pressure in the receiver from exceeding the maximum allowable working pressure of the receiver by more than ] Oc'o? ^ Is every air receiver provided with a drain pipe and valve at the lowest point for the removal otaccumulated oil and water? ^ Are compressed air receivers periodically drained of moisture and oil? ^ Are all safety valves tested frequently and at regular intes-vals io determine whether they are in good operat- ingcondition? ^ Is there a current operating permit issued by the Division of Occupational Safety and Health? ^ Is the inlet of air receivers and piping systems kept Free of accumulated oil and carbonaceous materials? COMPRESSED GAS CYl.INDERS~ ^ Are cylinders with a water weight capacity over 30 pounds, equipped with means far connecting a valve protector device, or with a collar or recess to protect the valve? ^ Are cylinders legibly marked to clearly identify the gas contained? ^ Are compressed gas rylinders stored in areas which are protected from external heat sources such as flame im- pingement, intense radiant heat, electric arcs, or high temperature lines? ^ Are cylinders located or stored in areas where they will not be damaged by passing or falling objects or subject to tampering by unauthorized persons? ©Are cylinders stored or transported in a manner to pre- vent them creating a hazard by tipping, failing or rolling? ^ Are rylinders containing liquefied fuel gas, stored or transported in a position so that the safety relief device is always in direct contact with the vapor space in the cylinder? C Are valve protectors always placed on cylinders when the cylinders are not in use or connected for use? ^ Are all valves closed off before a cylinder is moved. when the cylinder is empty, and at the completion of each job? ^ Are low pressure fuel-gas cylinders c., eked periodically for corrosion, general distortion, cracks. or any other defect that might indicate a weakness or render it unfit for service? ^ Does the periodic check of low pressure fuel-gas cylin- ders include a close inspection of the cylinders' bottom? HOIST AND AUXiLL1ARY EQUIPMENT ^ Is each overhead electric hoist equipped with a limit device to stop the hook travel at its highest and Iowest point of safe travel? ^ Will each hoist automatically stop and hold any load up to 125 percent of its rated load, if its actuating force is removed? ^ Is the rated load of each hoist legibly marked and visible to the operator? ^ Are stops provided at the safe limits of travel far trolley hoist? ^ Are the controls of hoist plainly marked to indicate the direction of travel or motion? ^ Is each cage-controlled hoist equipped with an effective warning device? © Are close-fitting guards or other suitable devices in- stalled on hoist to assure hoist ropes will be maintained in the sheave graves? ^ Are all hoist chains or ropes of sufficient length to handle the full range of movement for the application while still maintaining two full wraps vn the drum at all times? ^ Are nsp points ar contact points between hoist rapes and sheaves which are pernanently located within seven feet of the floor, ground ar working platform, guarded? ^ Is it prohibited to use chains or rope slings that are kinked or twisted? ^ Is it prohibited to use the hoist rope or chain wrapped around the load as a substitute, for a sling? ^ Is the operator instructed to avoid carrying loads over people? INDUSTRIAL TRUCKS-~ORKLIFTS~~ O Are only empIayees who have been trained in the proper use of hoists allowed to operate them? ^ Are only trained personnel allowed to operate industrial trucks? ^ Is substantial overhead protective equipment provided an high lift rider equipment? ^ Are the required lift truck operating rules posted and enforced? ^ Is directional lighting provided on each industrial truck that operates in an area with less than 2 foot candles per square foot of general lighting? ^ Does each industrial truck have a warning horn. whistle, gong, or other device which can be clearly heard above the normal noise in the areas where operated? ^ Are the brake~'_ .~ each industrial truck- capable of bring- ing the vehicle to a complete and safe stop when fully loaded? ^ Will the industrial trucks' parking brake effectively pre- vent the vehicle From moving when unattended? ^ Are industrial trucks operating in areas where flammable gases or vapors, or combustible dust or ignitable fibers may be present in the atmosphere, approved foe such Eocations? ^ Are motorized hand and hand/rider trucks so designed that she brakes are applied. and power io the drive motor shuts off when the operator releases Eris or her grip on the device that controls the travel? ^ Are industrial trucks with internal combustion engine. operated in buildings or enclosed areas. carefully checked to ensure such operations do not cause harmful concentration of dangerous gases or fumes? SPRAYING OPERATIONS ^ Is adequate ventilation assured before spray operations are started? ^ Is mechanical ventilation provided when spraying opera- tion is done in enclosed areas? ^ When mechanical ventilation is provided during spray- ing operations. is it so arranged that it will not circulate the contaminated air? ^ Is the spray area free of hot surfaces? ^ Is the spray area at least 20 feet from flames, sparks. operating electrical motors and other ignition sources? ^ Are portable lamps used to illuminate spray areas suit- able for use in a hazardous location? ^ is approved respiratory equipment provided snd. used when appropriate during spraying operations' ^ Do solvents used for cleaning have a flash point of If)0°F or more? ^ Are fire control sprinkler heads kept clean? ^ Are "NO SMOKING" signs posted in spray areas, paint rooms, paint booths. and paint storage areas? ^ Is the spray area kept clean of combustible residue? ^ Are spray booths constructed of metal, masonry, or other substantial noncombustible material? © Are spray booth floors and baffles noncombustible and easily cleaned? ^ Is infrared drying apparatus kept out of the spray area during spraying operations? ^ Is the spray booth completely ventilated before using the drying apparatus? ^ Is the electric drying apparatus property grounded? ^ Are lighting fixtures for'spray'.booths located outside of the booth and the interior lighted through seated clear panels? 25 ^ Are the electric motors for exhaust f- placed outside booths or ducts? ~ ~^ Are belts and pulleys inside the booth fully enclosed? Do ducts have access doors to allow cleaning? ^ Do all drying spaces have adequate ventilation? ENTERING CONFINED SPACES~,~ ^ Arc confined spaces thoroughly emptied of any corrosive or hazardous substances, such as acids or caustics, before entry? ^ Are all lines to a confined space, containing inert, toxic, flanunable. or corrosive materials valved offand blanked or disconnected and separated before entry? ^ Is it required that all impellers, agitators, or other moving equipment inside confined spaces be locked-out if they present a hazard? ^ Is either natural or mechanical ventilation provided prior to confined space entry? ^ Are appropriate atmospheric tests performed to check for. oxygen deficiency, toxic substance and explosive concentrations in the confined space before entry? ^ Is adequate illumination provided for the work to be per- formed in the Confined space? ^ Is the atmosphere inside she confined space frequently tested or continuously monitored during conduct of work? Is there an assigned safety standby employee outside of the confined space, when required, whose sole responsibility is to watch the work in progress. sound an alarm if necessary, and render assistance? ^ Is the standby employee appropriately trained and equipped to handle an emergency? ^ is the standby employee or other employees prohibited from entering the confined space without lifelines and respiratory equipment if there is any question as to the cause of an emergency? ^ is approved respiratory equipment required if the atmosphere inside the confined space cannot be made acceptable? ^ Is all portable electrical equipment used inside confined spaces either grounded and insulated, or equipped with ground fault protection? ^ Before gas welding or burning is started in a confined space, are hoses checked for Ieaks, compressed gas bottles forbidden inside of the confined space. torches lighted only outside of the confused area and the confined area tested for an explosive atmosphere each time before a lighted torch is to be taken into the confined space? r'I If employees will be using oxygen rnnsumiitg equipment such as salamanders, torches, furnaces. etc., in a confsned 4.. space, is sufficient air provided to assure Combustion without reducing the oxygen concentration of the atmos- phere below 19.5 percent by volume? © Whenever court- 'ion type equipment is used in a con- fined space, are , . ovisions made to ensure the exhaust gases are vented outside of the enclosure? ^ Is each confined space checked for decaying vegetation or animal matter which may produce methane? ^ Is the confined space thecked for possible industrial waste which could contain toxic properties? ^ If the confined space is below the ground and near areas where motor vehicles will be operating, is it possible for vehicle exhaust or carbon monoxide to enter the space? ENVlRONMENTAI, CONTROLS ^ Are all work areas properly illuminated? ^ Are employees instructed in proper first aid and other emergency procedures? ^ Are hazardous substances identified which may cause harm by inhalation, ingestion. skin absorption or contact? ^ Are employees aware of the hazards involved with the various chemicals they may be exposed to in their work environment. such as ammonia, chlorine, epoxies, caustics, etc.? ^ is employee exposure to Chemicals in the workplace kept within acceptable levels? © Can a Iess harmful method or product be used? ^ Is the work area's ventilation system appropriate for the work being performed? ^ Are spray painting operations done in spray rooms or booths equipped with an appropriate exhaust system? ^ Is employee exposure to welding fumes controlled by ventilation, use of respirators, exposure time, or other means? ^ Are welders and other workers nearby provided w'sth flash shields during welding operations? ^ If forklifts and other vehicles are used 'sn buildings or other enclosed areas. are the carbon monoxide levels kept below maximum acceptable concentration? ^ Has there been a determination that noise levels in the facilities are within acceptable levels? ^ Are steps being taken to use engineering controls to reduce excessive'noise levels? ^ Are proper precautions being taken when handling asbestos and other fibrous materials? ^ Are caution labels and signs used to warn of asbestos? ^ Are wet methods used, when practicable, to prevent the . emission of airborne asbestos fibers, silica dust and simi- ~iar hazardous materials? ^ is vacuuming with appropriatecquipmcnt used whenever possible rather than blowing or sweeping dust? 26 ^ Are grinders, saws. and other mace ~'s that produce respirabEe dusts vented to an industrra'1 collettor or cen- tral exhaust system? Are all local e:chaust ventilation systems designed and operating praperfy such as air flow and volume necessary for the application, ducts not plugged ar belts slipping? ^ Is personal protective equipment provided, used and maintained wherever required? ^ Are there written standard operating procedures for the refection and use of respirators where needed? ^ Are restrooms and washrooms kept clean and sanitary? ^ Is ati water provided for drinking, washing, and cooking potable? ^ Are alI outlets for water not suitable for drinking clearEy identified? ^ Are employees' physical capacities assessed before being assigned to jobs requiring heavy work? ^ Are employees instructed in the proper manner of lifting heavy objects? ^ Where heat is a problem. have alt fixed work areas been provided with spot cooling or air conditioning? ^ Are employees screened before assignment to areas of high heat to determine if their health condition might rnske them more susceptible to having an adverse reaCLlOn? ,.] Are employees wor[cing on streets and roadways where they are exposed to the hazards of traffic. required to wear bright colored (traffic orange} warning vest? ©Are exhaust stacks and air intakes so located that tanta- minated air will not be recirculated within a building or other enclosed area? ^ Is equipment producing ultra-violet radiation properly shielded? FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS ^ Are combustible scrap. debris and waste materials (oily rags, etc.l stored in covered metal receptacles and re- moved from the worksite promptly? ^ Is proper storage practiced to minimize the risk of fire including spontaneous combustion? ^ Are approved containers and tanks used for the storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids? ^ Are all connections on drums and combustible liquid piping, vapor and liquid tight? © Are all flammable liquids kept in closed container when not in use (e.g. parts cleaning tanks, pans, etc.)? 7 Are bulk drums of flammable liquids grounded and bonded to containers during dispensing? ^ Do storage rooms for flammable and combustible liquids have explosion-proof lights? ^ Da storage roo~~: "or flammable and combustible iiquitfs have mechanicar or gravity ventilation? ^ Is liquefied petroleum gas stored, handled. and used in accordance with safe practices and standards? ^ Are no smoking signs posted on liquified petroleum gas tanks? ^ Are liquefied petroleum storage tanks guarded to pre- vent damage From vehicles? ^ Are aiI solvent wastes. and flammable liquids kept in fire-resistant. covered containers until they are removed from the warksite? ^ Is vacuuming used whenever possible rather than blow- ing or sweeping combustible dust? ^ Are firm separators placed between containers of tom- bustibles or flammables. when stacked one upon another, to assure their support and stability? ^ Are fuel gas cylinders and oxygen cylinders separated by distance, fire resistant barriers, etc. while in storage? ©` Are fire extinguishers selected and provided for the types of materials in areas where they are to be used? Class A Ordinary combustible material fires. Class B Flammable liquid. gas or grease fires. Class C Energized-electrical equipment fires. ^' Are appropriate fire extinguishers mounted within 75 feet of outside areas containing flammable liquids, and within 1 Q feet of any inside storage area for such materials? ^' Are extinguishers free from obstructions or blockage? ^ Are all extinguisher serviced, maintained and tagged at intervals not to exceed one year? ^ Are all extinguishers fully charged and in their desig- nated places? ^" Where sprinkler systems are permanently installed, are the nozzle heads so directed or arranged that water will not be .sprayed into operating electrical switch boards and equipment? ^' Are "NO SMOKIl~IG" signs posted where appropriate in areas where flammable or combustible materials are used or stored? ©' Are safety tans used for dispensing flammable or com- bustible liquids at a point of use? ^ ` Are all spills of flammable or combustible liquids cleaned up p~mpflys ^' Are storage tan:ts adequately vented to prevent the de- velopment of excessive vacuum or pressure as a result of . frlling~ emptying, os atmosphere temperature changes? ^ ° Are storage tanks equipped with emergency venting that will relieve excessive internal pressure caused by fire expa~sure? ^ ° Are "NO SMOKING-" rules.enforced in areas involving storage and use of hazardous ritiaterials? 27 HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL EX~ 7SURES Are employees trained in the safe handling practices of hazardous chemicals such as acids. caustics. etc.? ^ Are employees aware of the potential hazards involving various chemicals stored or used in the workplace such as acids, bases, caustics, epoxies, phenols, etc.? ^ Is employee exposure to chemicals kept within accept- able Ievels? ^ Are eye wash fountains and safety showers provided in areas where corrosive chemicals are handled? ^ Are all Containers, such as vats. storage tanks, etc. labeled as to their contents, e.g. "CAUSTICS"? ^ Are all employees required to use personal protective clothing and equipment when handling chemicals (gloves, eye protection, respirators, etc.?? ^ Are flammable or toxic chemicals kept in closed con- tainers when not in use? © Are chemical piping systems clearly marked as to their content? ^ Where corrosive liquids are frequently handled in open containers or drawn from storage vessels or pipe lines, is adequate means readily available for neutralizing or dis- posing of spills or overflows properly and safely? ^ Have standard operating procedures been established and are they being followed when cleaning up chemical spills? ^ Where needed for emergency use, are respirators stored in a convenient, clean and sanitary location? ^ Are respirators intended for emergency use adequate for the various uses for which they may be needed? ^ Are employees prohibited from caring in areas where hazardous chemicals are present? * Is personal protective equipment provided, used and maintained whenever necessary? ^ Are there written standard operating procedures for the selection and use of respirators where needed? © If you have a respirator protection program, are your employees instructed on 'the correct usage and limita- tions of the respirators? Are the respirators IvIOSH approved for this particular application? Are they regu- larly inspected and cleaned, sanitized and maintained? ^ If hazardous substances are used in your processes, do you have a medical or biological monitoring system in operation? 2$ ^ Are you Tamil' with the Threshold Lirnit Values or Permissible ~x},~isure Limits of airborne contaminants and physical agents used in your workplace? ^ Have control procedures been instituted for hazardous materials, where appropriate. such as respirators, ~•entilation systems, handling practices. etc.? ^ Whenever possible are hazardous substances handled in properly designed and exhausted booths or similar locations' ^ Do you use general dilution or local exhaust ventilation systems to control dusts. vapors. gases, fumes, smoke. solvents or mists which may be generated in your work- place? ^ Is ventilation equipment provided for removal of conta- minants from such operations as: production grinding, buffing, spray painting, andlor vapor degreasing, and is it operating properly? ^ Do employees complain about dizziness, headaches. nausea, irritation, or other factors of discomfort when they use solvents or other chemicals? ^ Is there a dermatitis problem? Do employees complain about dryness, irritation, or sensitization of the skin? ^ Have you considered the use of an industrial hygienist or environmental health specialist to evaluate your opera- tion? ^ If intPrnaI combustion engines are used, is carbon mon- oxide kept within acceptable levels? ^ Is vacuuming used, rather than blowing or sweeping dusts whenever possible for clean-up? ^ Are materials which give offtoxic asphyxiant, suifacating or anesthetic fumes, stored in remote or isolated locatio^.s when not in use' HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES COMMUNICATION ^ Is there a list of hazardous susbstances used in your workplace? © Is them a written hazard communication program dealing with Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS}, labeling, and employee training? ^ Is each container for a hazardous substance (i.e., vats. bottles, storage tanks, etc.) labeled with product identity and a hazard warning (communication o[ the specific . health hazards and physical hazards)? ^ Is there a Material Saf+~ty Data Sheet readilyavailable Tor each hazardous substance used? ^ Is there an employes training progr~~_ _ .,~ior hazardous substances? Does this program include: ^ (1) An explanation of who[ an MSDS is and how to use and obtain one. ^ (w) ivlS DS contents for each hazardous substance or class of substances. ^ (3) Explanation of "Right to Know". ^ {4} Identification of where an employee can see the employers written hazard communication program and where hazardous substances are present in their work areas. ^ (5) The physical and health hazards of substances in the work area, and specific protective measures to be used. ^ {6} Details of the hazard communication program, including how to use the labeling system and MSDS's. ELECTAiCAL - / ~ Are your workplace electricians familiar with the Call OSHA Electrical Safety Orden? ^ Do you specify compliance with Ca110SHA for al[ con- tract electrical work? ^ Are aI! employees required to report as soon as practi- cable any obvious hazard to life or property observed in connection with electrical equipment or lines? ^ Are employees instructed to make prelsminary insp(sc- tions andlor appropriate tests to determine what condi- tions exist before starting work on electrical equipment or 1'snes? ^ When electrical equipment or lines are to be serviced. maintained or adjusted, are necessary switches opened, locked-out and tagged whenever possible? ^ Are portable electrical tools and equipment grounded or of the double insulated type? ^ Are electrical appliances such as vacuum cleaners, polishers, vending machines, etc., grounded? ^ Do extension cords being used have a grvursding conductor? ^ Are multiple plug adaptors prohibited? . ^ Are ground-fault circuit interrupters installed on each temporary 15 or 20 ampere, 120 volt AC circuit at loca- tions where construction, demolition. modifications. alterations or excavations are being performed? ^ Are all temporary circuits protected by suitable discon- netting switches or plug connectors at the junction with permanent wiring? ^ Is exposed witi~ 'zd cords :with frayed or deteriorated insulation repaired or replaced promptly? ^ Are Flexible cords and cables free of splices ar taps? ^ Are clamps or other securing means provided an flexible cords or cables at plugs. receptacles, tools. equipment. etc., and is the cord jacket securely held in place? ^ Are all cord, cable and raceway connections intact and secure? ^ In wet ar damp locations, are electrical tools and equip- ment appropriate for the use or location or otherwise protected? ^ is the location of electrical power lines and cables (over- head. underground. underfloor, other side of walls. etc.) determined before digging, drilling or similar work is begun? ^ Are metal measuring tapes. ropes. handlines or similar devices with metallic thread woven into the fabric pra- hibitedwhere they could cometn contact with energized parts of equipment ar tircuit conductors? ^ Is the use of metal Iadders prohibited in areas where the ladder or the person using the Ladder could come in contact with energized parts of equipment, fixtures or circuit conductors? ^ Are all disconnecting switches and• circuit breakers labeled to indicate their use or equipment served? ^ Are disconnecting means always opened before fuses are replaced? © Do all interior wiring systems include provisions for grounding metal parts of electrical raceways, equipment and enclosures? ^ Are all electrical raceways and enclosures securely fastened in place? ^ Are all energized parts of electrical circuits and equip- ment guarded against accidental contact by approved cabinets or enclosures? ^ Is sufficient access and working space provided and maintained about all electrical equipment to permit ready and safe operations and maintenance? ^ Are ail unused openings (including conduit knockouts) in electrical enclosures and fittings closed with appropriate covers. plugs or plates? ^ Are electrical enclosures such as switches, receptacles. junction boxes, etc., provided with tight-fitting covers or plates? ^ Are disconnecting switches for electrical motors in excess of two horsepower, capable of opening the circuit when the motor is in a stalled condition. without exploding? (Switches must be horsepower rated equal to or in excess the of the motor hp rating.) ^ Is low voltage protection provided in the control device of motors driving machines orezuiprnent which could cause probable injury from inadvertent starting? 29 ^ Is each motor disconnecting switch circuit breaker located within sight of the motor contro~ device? rl Is each motor located within sight of its controller or the controller disconnecting means capable of bei.~g lacked in the open position or is a separate disconnect:ng means installed m the circuit within sight of the motor? ^ Is the controller for each motor in excess of two horse- power, rated in horsepower equal to or in excess of the rating of the motor it serves? ^ Are employees who regularly work on or around ener- gized electrical equiprttent or lines instructed in the cardio-pulmonary resuscitation {CPR) methods? ^ Are employees prohibited from working alone on ener- gized Sines or equipment over 600 volts? NOISE ^ Are there areas in the workplace where continuous noise levels exceed 85dBA? {To determine maximum allowable levels for intermit- tent er impact noise, see Title 8 CAC Section 5097. ) ^ Is there an ongoing preventive health program to edu- cate employees in: safe levels of noise, exposures: effects of noise on their health: and the i:se of personal protection? ^ Have work areas where noise levels make voice com- munication between employees difficult been identified and posted? ^ Are noise levels being measured using a sound level meter or an octave band analyzer and records being kept? ^ Have engineering controls been used to reduce excessive noise levels? Where engineering controls are determined to not be feasible, are administrative controls (i.e. worker rotation) being used to minimize individual employee exposure to noise? ^ Is approved hearing protective equipmem (noise atten- uating devices) available to every employee working in noisy areas? ^ Have you tried isolating noisy machinery from the rest of your operation? ^ If you use ear protectors, are employees properly fitted and instructed in their use? © Are employees in high noise areas given periodic audiometric testing to ensure that you have an effective hearing protectionsystem? FUELING ~ Is it prohibited to fuel an internal combustion engine with _ a flarrsmable liquid while the engine is running? ^ Are fueling operations done in such a manner that likeli- hood of spillage will be minimal? ^ When spillage ~ ~ ~r9 during fueling operations, is the spilled fuel wasued away completely, evapora[ed, or other measures taken to contras vapors before restarting the engine? ^ Are fuel tank caps replaced and secured before starting the engine? ^ In fueling operations is there always metal contact between the container and the fuel tank? ^ Are fueling hoses of a type designed to handle the specific type of fuel? © Is it prohibited to handle or transfer gasoline in open containers? ^ Are open lights, open flames, or sparking, or arcing equipment prohibited near fueling or transfer of fuel operations? © Is smoking prohibited in the vicinity of fueling operations? ^ Are fueling operations prohibited in building or other enclosed areas that are not specifically ventilated for this purpose? ^ Where fueling or transfer of fuel is done through a grav- ity flow system, are the nozzles of the self-closing type? IDENTIFICATION OF PIPING SYSTEMS ^ When nonpotable water is piped through a facility, are outlets or taps posted to alert employees that it is unsafe and not to be used for drinking, washing or other personal use? © When hazardous substances are transported through above ground piping, is each pipeline identified at points where confusion could introduce hazards to employees? ^ When pipelines are identified by color painting, are all visible parts of the line so identified? ^ When pipelines are identified by color painted bands or tapes, are the bands or tapes located at reasonable inter- vals and at each outlet, valve or connection? ^ When pipelines are identified by color, is the color code pasted at all locations where confusion could introduce hazards to employees? ^ When the tontents of pipelines are identified by name or name abbreviation, is the information readily visible on the pipe near each valve or outlet? ^ When pipelines carrying hazardous substances are iden- tified by tags, are the tags constructed of durable mate- rials, the message carried clearly and permanently dis- tinguishableand are tags installed at each valve or outlet? ^ When pipelines are heated by electricity, steam ar other external source. are suitable warning signs or tags placed at unions, valves, or other serviceable parts of the system? 30 {' -. MATERIAL HANDLING 7 Is there safe clearance for equipment through aisles and doorways? ^ Are aisleways designated, permanently marked. and kept clear to allow unhindered passage? ^ Are motorized vehicles and mechanized equipment in- spected daisy or prior to use? ^ Are vehicles shut off and brakes set prior to loading or unloading? © Are containers of combustibles or flammables, when stacked while being moved, always separated by dun- nage sufficient to provide stability? ^ Are dock hoards (bridge plates) used when loading or ttnlaading operations are taking place between vehicles and docks? ^ Are trucks and trailers secured from movement during loading and unloading operations? ^ Are dock plates and loading ramps constructed and main- tained with sufficient strength to support imposed loading? ^ Are hand trucks maintained in safe operating condition ^ Are chutes equipped with sideboards of sufficient height to prevent the materials being handled from falling off? ^ Are chutes and gravity caller sections firmly placed or secured to prevent displacement? ^ At the delivery end of rollers or chutes. are provisions made to brake the movement of the handled materials? ^ Are pallets usually inspected before being loaded or moved? ^ Are hooks with safety latches or other arrangements used when hoisting materials so that slings or Eoad attachments won't accidentally slip off the hoist hooks? ^ Are securing chains. ropes, chockers ar slings adequate for the job to be performed? ^ When hoisting material- ar equipment, are provisions made to assure no one will be passing under the suspended loads? ^ Are material safety data sheets available to employees handling hazardous substanccs'? TRANSPORTING EMPLOYEES AND MATERIALS ^ Do employees who operate vehicles on public thorough- fares have valid operator's Iicenses? ^ When seven or more employees are regularly transported in a van, bus or truck, is the operator s license appropriate for the class of vehicle being driven? ^ Is each van. bus or truck used regularly to transport employees, equipped with an adequate number of seats? ^ When employ.:. are transported by truck, are"'provisions provided to prevent their falling from the vehicle? , , ^ Are vehicles used to transport employees, equipped with (amps, brakes. horns, mirrors, windshields and turn signals in good repair? D Are transport vehicles provided with handrails. steps. stir- rups or similar devices. so placed and arranged that employees can safely mount or dismount? ^ Are employee transport vehicles equipped at all times with at least two reflective type flares? © Is a foil charged fire extinguisher, in good condition, with at least 4 B:C rating maintained in each employee trans- port vehicle? ^ When cutting toots or foals with sharp edges are carried in passenger compartments of employee transport vehicles. are they placed in closed boxes or containers which are secured in place? ^ Are employees prohibited from riding on top of any load which can shift, topple, ar otherwise become unstaf>Ie? CONTROL OF HARMFUL SUBSTANCES BY VENTILATION ^ Is the volume and velocity of air in each exhaust system sufficient to gather the dusu. fumes. mists. vapors ar gases to be controlled. and to convey them to a suitable point of disposal? ^ Are exhaust inlets. ducts and plenums designed. con- structed, and supported to prevent collapse or failure of any part of the system? ^ Are clean-out ports or doors provided at intervals not to exceed 12 feet in all horizontal runs of exhaust duce? ^ Where two or more different type of operations are being controlled through the same exhaust system. will the combination of substances being controlled, constitute a fire, explosion or chemical reaction hazard in the duct? ^ Is adequate makeup air provided to areas where exhaust systems are operating? © Is the source point for makeup air Iocated so that only clean, fresh air, which is free of contaminates, will enter the work environment? © Where two or more ventilation systems are serving a work area, is their operation such that one will not offset the functions of the other? SANITIZING EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING ^ Is personal protective clothing or equipment that em- ployees are required to wear or use. of a type capable of being cleaned easily and disinfected? ^ Are employees prohibited from interchanging personal protective clothing or equipment, unless it has been properly cleaned? ; ' . - -• • ' 31 ^ Are machines and equipment, which ~. asses, handles or applies materials which could be injurious to em- ployees. cleaned andlor-derantaminated before being Overhauled or placed in storage? V Are employees prohibited from smoking or eating in any area where contaminates that could be injurious if ingested are present? ^ When employees are required to change from street clothing into protective clothing, is a clean change room with separate storage facility for street and protective clothing provided? ^ Are employees required to shower and wash their hair as soon as possible after a known contact has occurred with a carcinogen? ^ When equipment, materials, ar other items are taken into ar removed from a carcinogen regulated area, is it done in a manner that will not contaminate non-regulated areas os the extersaal environment? TIRE ENFLATE4N ^ Where tires are mounted andlor inflated on drop center wheels, is a safe practice procedure posted and enforced? ^ Where tires are mounted andlor inflated on wheels with split rims andlor retainer rings, is a safe practice proce- dureposted and enforced? ^ Does each tine is .ion hose have a clip-on chuck with at least 24 inches of hose between the chuck and an in-line hand valve and gauge? ^ Does the fire inflation control valve automatically shut- off the air flow when the valve is released? -. ~~ ~ ~. ~~ O ; ~,~ O 32 ~ ~ as e~iea ^ Is a fire restraining device such as a cage, rack or other effective means used while inflating tires mounted on split rims. or rims using retainer rings? ^ Are employees strictly forbidden from taking a position directly over or in front of a tine while it's being inflated? EXHIBIT "C" TRAINING RECORD} FORM ,, 'r'. (~ ~ P DEPARTMENT NAME DATE OF TRAINING NAME OF TRAINER SUBJECT{s} COVERE©: