Hazard Planning
What is identifying the hazards?
This is the first step in pre-job safety planning.
What are safety responsibilities and emergency procedures?
At a minimum, a site safety plan must include information on these two things.
What is refer them to the designated spokesperson?
When the media arrives after an incident, a safety technician should do this.
What is posted to encourage good performance?
Results of safety audits and inspections should be handled this way.
What is DOT (Department of Transportation)?
Along with OSHA and EPA, this agency issues regulations that apply to construction.
What are engineering controls?
This is the preferred method of minimizing or eliminating hazards.
What is the company's Safety and Loss Prevention Manual?
To address site-specific issues, you can modify this existing company document.
What is coordination and communication?
Often the most difficult aspect of any emergency situation.
What is a one-way traffic pattern?
The best way to reduce vehicle collisions is to move equipment through the site in this pattern.
What is use highly hazardous chemicals?
OSHA's Process Safety Management rules apply to industrial firms that do this.
What is critical?
A severe illness, injury, or property damage falls into this consequence category.
What is the work plan?
Special training and inspections for high-hazard work should be scheduled in parallel with this.
What are employees' duties for rescue and medical assistance?
This is the OSHA-required element of an emergency response plan.
What is a commercial driver's license (CDL)?
Any worker operating heavy equipment or a commercial vehicle must hold a current one of these.
What is the CWA (Clean Water Act)?
This act covers storm water run-off.
What is a pre-job hazard assessment?
Perform this before the job to identify the types of emergencies that could reasonably occur.
What is whenever the plans are changed?
Emergency action plans are reviewed with employees when developed, when their duties change, and at this time.
What is 50 feet (15 meters)?
With more than 5 gallons of flammable liquids stored, travel distance to a Class B extinguisher cannot exceed this.
What is MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration)?
Construction at a facility handling portland cement, coal, gravel, or limestone falls under this agency's rules.
What is CERCLA (Superfund)?
This EPA law makes facility owners or operators liable for releases of hazardous substances into the environment.