General Safety
What does SDS stand for?
Safety Data Sheet
When does MSHA require fall protection? At what height does Heidelberg Materials?
MSHA states any time there is a danger of falling.
Heidelberg Materials states at 4 feet and above
What is the device that is placed on either side of a wheel to prevent them from accidental movement?
Wheel Chocks
1: limited means of entrance and egress
2: Not intended for continuous occupancy
3: Big enough to bodily enter
What is the minimum required PPE at a Heidelberg Material's property?
Hard Hat, Safety Toe, High Visibility, Safety Glasses
What is the device that limits a fall to less than or equal to 2 feet?
Self-Retracting Lanyard (SRL)
What must be completed before operating a piece of equipment?
Pre-shift/pre-operational inspection
What makes a space a permit required confined space?
Has all three items of a confined space:
Limited means of entrance and egress, not meant for continuous occupancy, and big enough to bodily fit.
In addition, the space must have another recognized hazard.
If chemicals are being moved out of their original container into secondary containers, what must be done?
They must be labeled.
How much does an anchor need to support per employee?
5,000 pounds
How long must pre-shift/pre-operation inspections be kept on file?
What 4 Gases are detected on our meters?
Oxygen
LEL
H2S
CO
What happens if a hazard is identified during a work area exam that cannot be immediately corrected?
Barricade the area off, notify others and report it on your workplace exam.
What is the height of the top rail on a guardrail system?
42"
This is the area that operators cannot see when seated in the cab.
Blind Spot
How long is a confined space permit valid for?
One shift or 12 hours (whichever comes first)
How long after hot work is completed does a fire watch need to be in place?
30 Minutes
What is the purpose of the straps on the harness call that you stand up in once a fall occurs?
What must be done when mobile equipment is left unattended on a grade?
Placed into park, parking break set (if provided) and wheels chocked or turned into a bank.
Can a task being completed in a confined space make the space become a permit required space? Can you give an example?
Yes. Welding as the example.