Transfer Station Safety OR WORKER AND PUBLIC RISK

Written ProgramsStandardYNN/A Respiratory protection program * (c) Confined space * (c) Hazard communications (e) Blood borne pathogens exposure control plan (c) Lockout/tag out (c) Hazard assessment for personal protective equipment (d) Emergency action plan for facility (b) Hearing conservation program * (c) Directive Number: 17-05Effective Date: 12/05/05 Revised: 9/2013 Subject: Transfer Station / Recycling Facility Purpose: This list is a guide only. It is not a complete list of all items, but it includes the key items needed to comply with the Bureau of Labor Standards inspection criteria. This list is based on MRSA Title 26 and the adopted OSHA standards located in 29 CFR 1910 and in the Code of Maine Regulation (CMR). You should refer to these standards for a more detailed description

Directive Number: 17-05Effective Date: 12/05/05 Revised: 9/2013 Subject: Transfer Station / Recycling Facility Purpose: This list is a guide only. It is not a complete list of all items, but it includes the key items needed to comply with the Bureau of Labor Standards inspection criteria. This list is based on MRSA Title 26 and the adopted OSHA standards located in 29 CFR 1910 and in the Code of Maine Regulation (CMR). You should refer to these standards for a more detailed description Required TrainingStandardYNN/A Hazard communications (initial) (h) Confined space (initial) * (g) Confined space simulated rescues (annual) * (k) Lockout/tag out (initial) (c) Hearing conservation (initial and annual) * (k) Emergency action plan (initial) (f) Personal protective equipment assessment (initial) (f) Respiratory protection (initial and annual) * (k) Fire extinguisher* (annual) (g) Forklift * (initial and evaluation every three years) (l) Blood borne pathogens (initial and annual) (g) Training commensurate with duties * (initial) T26 Ch.6 §561

Directive Number: 17-05Effective Date: 12/05/05 Revised: 9/2013 Subject: Transfer Station / Recycling Facility Purpose: This list is a guide only. It is not a complete list of all items, but it includes the key items needed to comply with the Bureau of Labor Standards inspection criteria. This list is based on MRSA Title 26 and the adopted OSHA standards located in 29 CFR 1910 and in the Code of Maine Regulation (CMR). You should refer to these standards for a more detailed description Records Maintained StandardYNN/A Confined space permits * (one year retention) (d) Lockout /tag out program inspection (annual) (c) Blood borne pathogens (hepatitis shots or waivers) * (h) Respiratory medical clearances * (m) Respirator fit test (specific to mask type)* (m) OSHA 300 illness and injury log CMR*

Directive Number: 17-05Effective Date: 12/05/05 Revised: 9/2013 Subject: Transfer Station / Recycling Facility Purpose: This list is a guide only. It is not a complete list of all items, but it includes the key items needed to comply with the Bureau of Labor Standards inspection criteria. This list is based on MRSA Title 26 and the adopted OSHA standards located in 29 CFR 1910 and in the Code of Maine Regulation (CMR). You should refer to these standards for a more detailed description Equipment Inspections Standard YNN/A Power and hand tools-safe condition (a) Fork lifts (q) Personal protective equipment in safe condition (e) Fire extinguisher (monthly) (e) Fire extinguisher (annual maintenance check) (e) Respirators * (h) Metering equipment calibration (per manufacturer) * (c) Welding equipment–covers and lead terminals (b) Welding equipment–damaged Leads (d) Welding equipment–damaged electrode holder (d) Separation of acetylene and oxygen cylinders (b) Cylinders protected from damage (b) Air compressor relief valve exercised (per manufacturer) (b) Emergency stop devices operational T26 Ch.6 §561

Directive Number: 17-05Effective Date: 12/05/05 Revised: 9/2013 Subject: Transfer Station / Recycling Facility Purpose: This list is a guide only. It is not a complete list of all items, but it includes the key items needed to comply with the Bureau of Labor Standards inspection criteria. This list is based on MRSA Title 26 and the adopted OSHA standards located in 29 CFR 1910 and in the Code of Maine Regulation (CMR). You should refer to these standards for a more detailed description Facility Inspection StandardYNN/A Electrical outlets and switches–cover plates installed (b) GFCI receptacles in wet locations and operable (b) Extension cords–temporary use only (g) Power Strips not piggybacked (g) Electrical grounding pins intact (a) Electrical branch circuits labeled (f) Electrical panel breaker and knockout holes covered (b) Electrical panel access and no storage within 36” (g) Wiring supported and protected from damage (a) Stairs, treads and railings in safe condition Ladders in safe condition & 26 Floor loading protection (overhead storage rated) (d) Furnace, boiler and storage room housekeeping (a) Exits unlocked and useable (d) Exit signs in place and proper size (b)

Directive Number: 17-05Effective Date: 12/05/05 Revised: 9/2013 Subject: Transfer Station / Recycling Facility Purpose: This list is a guide only. It is not a complete list of all items, but it includes the key items needed to comply with the Bureau of Labor Standards inspection criteria. This list is based on MRSA Title 26 and the adopted OSHA standards located in 29 CFR 1910 and in the Code of Maine Regulation (CMR). You should refer to these standards for a more detailed description Facility Inspection, Continued StandardYNN/A Exit discharge clear of snow and ice (h) Exit route access unobstructed (a) Emergency and exit lights, alarms, fire doors operational (a) Machine guarding of moving parts–including bailers (a) Eye wash stations operational and unobstructed Flammable and combustible storage (d) Housekeeping and sanitation (a) Fall protection required at 4 feet (c) LP cylinders protected from vehicle damage (d) Bridge plates and dock boards suitable for load (a) Safety signs and instructions on balers and compactors (c)

Facility Considerations Exterior / Traffic Pattern

Facility Considerations Exterior / Traffic Patterns

Facility Considerations Exterior / Traffic Patterns

Facility Considerations Roadway / work yard - Potholes

Facility Considerations Roadway / work yard - Potholes

Facility Considerations Roadway / work yard - Potholes

Facility Considerations Interior - MSW

Facility Considerations Access / Egress

Facility Considerations Access / Egress

Facility Considerations Access / Egress

Facility Considerations Access / Egress

Facility Considerations Interior

Facility Considerations Housekeeping

Facility Considerations Machine Guarding

Facility Considerations Machine Guarding

Facility Considerations Machine Guarding / Fall Protection

Facility Considerations Fall Protection

Facility Considerations Fall Protection

Facility Considerations Fall Protection

Facility Considerations Fall Protection

Facility Considerations Blocked electrical panel

Facility Considerations Electrical panels must be kept clear 36” in front

Facility Considerations Blocked fire extinguisher

Facility Considerations Blocked / inaccessible fire extinguisher

Facility Considerations Correct type Accessible Identified by signage

Employee Training Training based on manufacturer’s recommendation

Employee Training Forks less than 50% of use Forks more than 50% of the use

Employee Training Training provided by the employer Hands on Employer’s location Employer’s equipment Every three years

Employee Training Blood borne Pathogens Initial – within the first 30 days or prior to exposure Annual refresher training

Employee Training Personal Protective Equipment

Employee Training Respiratory protection Hazard assessment Annual training

Employee Training Respiratory protection N95 considered close fitting respirator Hazard assessment Appendix D

Employee Training Hazard assessment

Employee Training Confined space entry / rescue

Employee Training Lockout / Tagout

Employee Training Lockout / Tagout

Employee Training Lockout / Tagout