MODULE 3

Hand Safety

Injuries to hands and fingers are typically the most frequent injury we have. Most of the work we do is done with our hands. It stands to reason that they would be the most frequently injured body part.

Hand Safety Use the right tool for the job. –Use gloves when appropriate. –Never use defective or damaged tools. –Use a tool for its intended purpose. –When utilizing a knife, always cut away from your body.

Hand Safety Causes of hand injuries: –Faulty hand tools –Wrong PPE –Guards out of place –Sharps in trash (Glass, needles, etc.) –Pinch points –Handling of abrasive materials

Hand Safety Cutting tools –Pocket Knives –Machetes –Bush Knives –Hatchets Safety precautions –Keep tool sharp –Cut away from yourself

First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens

As an employee, it is important to have a working knowledge of First Aid/CPR practices, by attending a Instructor lead First Aid/ CPR training session. The best time to understand your role is before an emergency happens.

First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens Have emergency contacts list available. Know who is trained in first aid. Know where the first aid supplies are located Know where the Automated External Defibrillators (AED) are located.

First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens Responding It is important to understand that you should only respond to the level of training you have received. Report all incidents or exposure to your supervisor immediately.

First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens Bloodborne pathogens are micro-organisms such as viruses or bacteria that are carried in blood and can cause disease in people.

First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens Universal Precautions Everyone should be considered a possible carrier of bloodborne pathogens. Avoiding contact with patients’ bodily fluids by means of the wearing proper PPE such as medical gloves, goggles, and face shields found in first aid kit.

First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens Carefully cover the spill with paper towels or rags. Gently pour 10% solution of bleach over the towels or rags. Let sit for 10 minutes. Wear gloves to collect & dispose of waste.

First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens Remove PPE and clothing that is contaminated with bodily fluids as soon as possible. Use Universal Precautions when handling contaminated items. Place contaminated PPE and clothing in approved & labeled bags or containers.

First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens Wash hands and exposed areas after removing PPE. Use non-abrasive, antibacterial soap and water. Flush mouth, nose, eyes for 15 minutes if blood is splashed in mucous membranes. Request blood testing if exposed.

First Aid-Thermal Stress Thermal Stress Employees need to look for signs and symptoms of both heat and cold stress. –Heat Exhaustion –Heat Stroke –Hypothermia –Frostbite

First Aid- Thermal Stress Heat Exhaustion Signs & symptoms: –Headache, dizziness, weakness, nausea –Irritability, confusion –Thirst, heavy sweating, slow heart rate Requires immediate attention Not usually life-threatening

First Aid- Thermal Stress Heat Stroke Medical emergency that may be fatal! Signs & symptoms: –Confusion, unable to think clearly –Loss of consciousness –Seizures (fits) –High body temperature, dry skin Heat Stroke can occur suddenly Delays could be fatal

First Aid- Thermal Stress Responding to Heat related symptoms Notify the supervisor Move person to cooler place to rest in shade Don’t leave alone Give water, little by little if conscious Loosen persons clothing Help cool the person Call 911 if experiencing Heat Stroke symptoms

First Aid- Thermal Stress Hypothermia The entire body cools because its ability to keep warm starts to fail. Symptoms of hypothermia can include: –Shivering –Numbness –Glassy stare –Fatigue –Loss of judgment

First Aid- Thermal Stress Hypothermia Treatment of hypothermia: –Move the victim to a warm place and remove any wet clothing. –Keep the victim warm and dry. –Seek medical attention.

First Aid- Thermal Stress Frostbite Any part of the body freezes due to exposure to the cold. Symptoms of frostbite can include: –Lack of feeling in affected area –Skin appears waxy and cold –Discolored skin

First Aid- Thermal Stress Frostbite Treatment of frostbite: –Move the victim to a warm place and use warm water until normal skin color returns. –Never rub the affected area. –Keep the victim warm and dry. –Seek medical attention.

Permitting

Permitting Permitting is a way to ensure the safety of you, co-workers and contractors while on the job site. It is important to understand: –Where permits are required –What must be permitted –When to use a permit

Permitting All permits must be written and kept in a location designated by the company. Permits are: –Job specific –Site specific –Time specific All permits must describe the location of the job task and the personnel involved.

Permitting All permits must identify all operation associated with the task including: –Operations –Precautions –Special situations related to operation and precautions

Permitting All permits must: –Identify the hazards and controls for the job task. –Outline Stop Work Authority. –Service authorization and posting.

Permitting Examples of work permits; –Permit to work –Confined Space –Hot Work –Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) –Barricading –Utility hookup

Roles and responsibilities –Authorizing person Authorizes permitted work –Safety person Monitors work –Managers Ensure permits are issued Monitor work permit program –Supervisors and leads Ensure training and conditions are met –Workers Work in accordance with permit conditions Permitting

Confined Space

Personnel are to be aware of a confined space area and are not to enter at any time. Notify your supervisor immediately where a hazard exists & entry must be made. Properly trained personnel will be called to conduct the confined space entry.

Confined Space A confined space is: –Large enough for personnel to enter. –Has limited or restricted means of entry or exit. –Is not designed for continuous occupancy.

Confined Space A NON-PERMIT required confined space is one that has no known or potential hazards. If conditions develop at any time that would create hazards, all entrants must exit the space and it must be reevaluated.

Confined Space A PERMIT REQUIRED confined space has one or more of the following: –hazardous atmosphere. –engulfing an entrant. –internal configuration –other recognized serious safety or health hazard.

Hazards That May Exist Chemical hazards –H2S and toxic vapors Fire – flammable vapors Noise Temperatures Radioactive (NORM) Electrocution Falls Caving – resulting in suffocation Heat stress Oxygen deficiency Other hazards Confined Space

Confined Space Training All workers involved Training takes place –Before assignments –If changes occur –Deviations in workers competency

Confined Space Training Four levels of training –Entrant –Attendant –Supervisor –Rescuer/rescue team All personnel must be trained to the appropriate levels for the task they will be performing. This class does not meet the requirements for any of these roles.

Confined Space Confined Space Examples –Cellars –Vessels –Bell holes –Ditches –Oil storage tanks –Pits –Frac tanks –Vacuum trucks –Sump

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