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General Safety Chapter
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Hearing Protectors
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Hearing Conservation
• What are the effects of noise?
• Is hearing loss painful?
• When should I wear hearing protection?
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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
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Fire Protection
• Why is the risk of fire increased on a construction site?
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Fire Protection: Handling Flammable Liquids
• Portable Containers– Storage containers– Storage quantities
• Bulk Containers– Electrical grounding– Bonding during transfer– Self closing valves
BondingClamp
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Fire Extinguishers
• What type of fire extinguishers should be used?
• How many extinguishers should be available?
• How often should extinguishers be inspected?
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Routes of Exit
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Slips, Trips, and Falls
• Why is this a risk?
• How can I reduce this risk?
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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
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What Types of PPE to Use?
• Hearing protection• Respiratory protection
(may require a respiratoryprotection program)
• Hard hats• Safety eyewear• Safety Shoes• Gloves• Fall protection devices
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Hazard Communication
• What does OSHA mean by “Hazard Communication”
• What are common hazardous materials on construction sites?
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Where Do I Go to Find Hazard Information
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What Training Should I Have?
• HazCom program overview
• What hazardous materials are on-site?
• Where they are stored?
• How I should handle these materials?