Fall protection
After what height is fall protection required?
6'
What subpart covers safety programs?
subpart C
Meaning of confined space?
means any space having a limited means of egress, which is subject to the accumulation of toxic or flammable contaminants, or has an oxygen-deficient atmosphere.
What are some physical hazards in construction?
•Noise
•Temperature extremes
•Vibration
•Radiation
What types of things do
effective leaders do?
-Lead by example
-respectful
-listen
-"walk the talk"
- Good communication
- team player
What's the definition of "CAZ"
Controlled access zone
Meaning of ANSI?
ANSI: means American National Standards Institute
Carbon monoxide is fatal at ______ PPM
and dangerous at _______ PPM.
•Fatal at 1000 ppm in air
•Dangerous at 200 ppm
What is an appropriate engineering control for protection against noise exposures:
Constructing sound barriers
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TEACHING, COACHING, AND FEEDBACK?
Teaching = telling
Coaching = watching
Feedback = evaluating performance
Subpart M
What is a qualified person?
•Qualified: means one who, by possession of a:
–recognized degree,
–certificate, or
–professional standing, or
–who by extensive knowledge, training, and experience,
has successfully demonstrated his ability to solve or resolve problems relating to the subject matter, the work, or the project.
When an employee must enter a confined space through a manhole or other small opening, what shall be provided for quickly removing him in case of emergency?
Lifelines
a common type of health hazard:
Chemical hazard
5 LEADERship Skills ?
Leads by example
Engages and empowers team members
Actively listens and practices three-way communication
Develop team members through teaching, coaching, & feedback
Recognizes team members for a job well done
As of what date, did the use of a non-locking snap-hook as part of personal fall arrest systems and positioning device systems is prohibited?
January 1, 1998
What is taken into account when creating an emergency plan?
•Procedures to be followed by employees who remain to operate emergency equipment
•Procedures to account for employees
•Rescue & medical duties for employees who are to perform them
•In writing
•Procedures and routes assigned
•Covers actions employees must take to protect themselves from fire & emergencies
•Atmospheric oxygen concentration below ____ percent or above _____ percent can be hazardous.
below 19.5
above 23.5
What are some Ergonomic Hazards in Construction?
•Lifting and pushing
–Heavy
–Awkward
–Repetitive
•Awkward grips and postures
•Reaching
•Using the wrong tool or using the tool improperly
•Using excessive force
–Overexertion
Who are Safety Leaders?
•Foremen
•Experienced workers
•Trainees/apprentices
•Superintendents
•Owners
•Anyone….Everyone
•Personal Fall Arrest Systems must:
–limit maximum arresting force on an employee to 1,800 pounds when used with a body harness;
–be rigged such that an employee can neither free fall more than 6 feet (1.8 m), nor contact any lower level;
–bring an employee to a complete stop and limit the maximum deceleration distance an employee travels to 3.5 feet
What 4 sections does subpart C cover?
•1926.20 General safety and health provisions
•1926.21 Safety Training and Education
•1926.23 First aid and medical attention
•1926.24 Fire protection and prevention
Symptoms of CO Exposure?
Shortness of breath on exertion
Tightness across the forehead, slight headache
Throbbing headache
Severe headache, nausea, vomiting, collapse on exertion
What are 4 routes of entry with health hazards?
Inhalation
absorption
ingestion
injection
Management’s and workers’ shared perceptions of the extent to which the company values, expects, reinforces, and rewards job site safety.