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THINK SAFETY CONSTRUCTION
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Wear Protective Gear Hard Hat Construction Boots Safety Vest Safety Glasses Sunscreen No Tank Tops or Shorts Hearing Protection
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Trades BRICKLAYER PLUMBER CARPENTER BOILERMAKER ROOFER FRAMER ELECTRICIAN CABINETMAKER PAINTER MILLWRIGHT
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Potential Hazards Electric shock from unsafe machinery conditions while working around electric Falls from ladders, rooftops, or cluttered floors Cuts from saws or other sharp tools Hazardous materials such as asbestos Materials that emit dangerous fumes such as paint and/or solvents.
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Have a Safety Plan Know where the nearest hospital is Report potential hazards to supervisors Safety sheets for all chemicals Emergency numbers available Medical information on employees Be in compliance
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Electric Shock Make sure hands are dry Where rubber shoes Do not stand in water Use wooden or rubber handled tools
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Falls from Ladders Check ladder Secure ladder Wear rubber shoes Keep work area clear
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Cuts from Tools
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Hazardous Chemicals & Materials Wear mask when necessary Have materials in open area Read labels and safety material Do not mix chemicals Do not use chemicals without a label Check expiration dates
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Unsecured oxygen cylinders
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Secure & Separate Chemicals Stand cylinders straight Keep separate from propane Locked and secure
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OSHA- Occupational Safety and Health Administration Inception in 1971 Working with employers and employees to create better working environments Cut workplace fatalities by more than 60 % Occupational injury and illness rates by 40 %. 2005, OSHA has more than 2,220 employees, including 1,100 inspectors Have a safety plan Know where the nearest hospital is Be in compliance
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EMERGENCY NOTICE: If you have an EMERGENCY (EX: to report a fatality or imminent life threatening situation) – Please contact our toll free number immediately: 1-800-321-OSHA (6742)... TTY 1- 877-889-5627
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