New York Institute of Technology Solar Decathlon 2005 Construction/Worksite Safety Workshop January 25, 2005

What are OSHA and ANSI? OSHA: Occupational Safety & Health Administration – Assures the safety and health of America’s workers by: Setting and Enforcing Standards Provide Training, Outreach, and Education Encouraging Continual Improvements in the Workplace ANSI: American National Standards Institute – U.S. private sector, nonprofit, coordinating a voluntary standardization system – Official U.S. representative to the ISO (International Organization of Standardization) and other groups – All PPE worn in the US must meet their standards

Hazard Communication NFPA (National Fire Protection Agency) Placard System Understand that if you see a box or container with a placard on it and don’t know what it is….. LEAVE IT ALONE!!!

Clothing Do NOT Wear: – Jewelry (including watches) – Open toe shoes – Good “Sunday” clothing – Contact Lenses – If you question something, don’t wear it.

Clothing DO Wear: – Old clothes that you do not care about – Personal Protective Equipment Including proper footwear – Tie back Hair – Eye Glasses – Be prepared to get DIRTY and to WORK

Tools Power and Manual Tools: – If you have never used it, don’t start now Or get properly trained first by someone that does – Check the tool to insure proper working condition Alert safety officer immediately if broken Note what is wrong – Check that all safety mechanisms are in place Alert safety officer immediately Note what is missing – Wear all required PPE – Be aware of others around you

Personal Protective Equipment Required on NYIT Solar Decathlon Worksite: – Hard Hats – at all times – Eye and Face Protection – at all times – Hand Protection – when using tools – Foot Protection – at all times – Ear Protection – when using loud power tools Recommended for Additional Protection – Knee Pads – Dust Respirators – Vests

PPE basic rules include: Use the right PPE for the job. Inspect PPE for damage before and after use. Clean PPE after each use. Replace defective equipment. Follow your facility’s safety rules. PPE BASIC RULES

Penalties NREL considers safety a TOP priority – Consider this as practice for the real thing in Washington You or your guests will be asked to leave if you are not wearing your PPE correctly after 2 warnings You or your guests will be asked to leave immediately if you are dressed inappropriately You or your guests will be asked to leave immediately if you are behaving in a distracting manor – this is how accidents occur!

Contact Info: If you have any questions or comments about ANY safety issue; Please contact me: David Friello – If I don’t know the answer, I will get one for you!!