General Safety Chapter

Hearing Protectors

Hearing Conservation What are the effects of noise? Is hearing loss painful? When should I wear hearing protection?

Confined Space Safety Do not enter confined space without training Your company must develop a safe entry program for confined spaces At a minimum, employers should comply with OSHA’s General Industry standard

Fire Protection Why is the risk of fire increased on a construction site?

Fire Protection: Handling Flammable Liquids Portable Containers –Storage containers –Storage quantities Bulk Containers –Electrical grounding –Bonding during transfer –Self closing valves Bonding Clamp

Fire Extinguishers What type of fire extinguishers should be used? How many extinguishers should be available? How often should extinguishers be inspected?

Routes of Exit

Slips, Trips, and Falls Why is this a risk? How can I reduce this risk?

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) When should I use PPE? Evaluate in this order: 1. Engineering controls 2. Workpractice changes 3. Assess hazard and choose PPE

What Types of PPE to Use? Hearing protection Respiratory protection (may require a respiratory protection program) Hard hats Safety eyewear Safety Shoes Gloves Fall protection devices

Hazard Communication What does OSHA mean by “Hazard Communication” What are common hazardous materials on construction sites?

Where Do I Go to Find Hazard Information

What Training Should I Have? HazCom program overview What hazardous materials are on- site? Where they are stored? How I should handle these materials?