POST-NATURAL DISASTER CONSTRUCTION SAFETY

UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA2008

English/Spanish Low-Literacy Worker Safety Training for “Focus Four” Disaster Reconstruction Hazards

• This course development training have been sponsored by a Susan Harwood Training Grant.

HURRICANE

TORNADO

STORM SURGE

FLOOD

MEDICAL PREPARATION

MEDICAL PRE-SCREENING

HEALTH ISSUES:

• PRE-EXISTING HEALTH ISSUES

• DISEASE– Hepatitis B– Tetanus– Cholera– Meningococcal– Rabies

PREPARATIONS:

• PRE-SCREENING

• INNOCULATIONS• VACCINATION• TRAIN WORKERS TO

AVOID EXPOSURE

MEDICAL

ADVERSE CONDITIONS:

• DISTANT MEDICAL SERVICES

• NO EMERGENCY PLAN– Evacuation– Severe Personal Injuries

PREPARATIONS:

• STOCKED FIRST AID & ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF PERSONAL MEDICATIONS

• DEVELOPED PLAN– Planned Route– Emergency Contact Info

PLANNING FOR ESSENTIALS

• OBTAIN A MAP OF THE AREA IMPACTED BY THE NATURAL DISASTER

• SEND IN A SCOUT TO ASSESS THE SITUATION

DRINKING WATER

SUPPLY ISSUES:

• SHORTAGE OF DRINKABLE WATER

• CONTAMINATED DRINKING WATER

PREPARATIONS:

• PRE-PACK ADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR EACH MEMBER OF THE TEAM

• BOIL WATER TO REMOVE CONTAMINATS

• LABEL WATER TO PREVENT CONFUSION

FOODSUPPLY ISSUES:

• SHORTAGE• CONTAMINATED

RATIONS• CLOSED RESTRAUNTS

• LACK OF ICE TO PRESERVE FOOD

PREPARATIONS:• PRE-PACK ADEQUATE

SUPPLIES-MRE’S,Canned & Instant Food

• BRING GRILL OR PORTABLE STOVE

SANITATION

SUPPLY ISSUES:

• WORKERS EATING AFTER CONTACT WITH HAZARDS

• LIMITED SANITARY FACILITIES

PREPARATIONS:

• ANTIBACTERIAL HAND WASHING SUBSTANCES

• PROVIDE PORTABLE TOILETS• HAND-WASHING FACILITIES

TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATIONS

ADVERSE CONDITIONS:

• LIMITED ACCOMODATIONS

• NO CLOTHES WASHING FACILITIES

• INACESSABLE ROUTES– Bridges– Highways/Roads

PREPARATIONS:

• RESERVE CLOSEST MOTEL– Tents, RVs & Trailers

• ADEQUATE CLOTHES SUPPLY FOR ENTIRE PLANNED TRIP

• SAFEST PLANNED ROUTE• BACK UP ROUTE

EQUIPMENT

ADVERSE CONDITIONS:

• NO POWER• NO SECURITY• LIMITED FUEL SUPPLY

• NO SUPPLY STORES

PREPARATIONS:

• GENERATORS• CONEX, LOCKS & CHAINS• ARRANGE FOR SUPPLY

SOURCE• BRING SPARE PARTS

-Multiple spare tires-Belts -Oil

GENERATOR SAFETY

HAZARDS:

• HEARING DAMAGE

• CONFINED SPACES– Carbon Monoxide

PREPARATIONS:

• HEARING PROTECTION• POSITION GENERATOR TO

MINIMIZE EXPOSURE• NEVER OPERATE INSIDE A

CONFINED SPACE

CONFINED SPACE

HAZARDS:• INTENSE NOISE LEVELS• COMBUSTIBLES• OXYGEN DEFICIENCY• TOXIC MATERIAL

– Carbon Monoxide– Hydrogen Sulfide– Welding Fumes– Corrosives

PREPARATIONS:• HEARING PROTECTION• CONTINUOUS FORCED AIR

VENTILATION• NO MOTOR OPERATED

MACHINES RUNNING INSIDE• ATTENDANT MONITORING

FROM OUTSIDE• HARNESSES WORN BY

ENTRANTS• RESPIRATORS

COMMUNICATION

ADVERSE CONDITIONS:

• ACCESS PUBLIC INFORMATION

• LIMITED CELL PHONE RECEPTION

• RECHARGING SOURCE

• EMERGENCY CONTACT

PREPARATIONS:

• BRING A CRANK-OPERATED RADIO

• SATELLITE PHONES, RADIO SYSTEMS

• BRING GENERATOR TO RUN SYSTEMS

• HAVE EMPLOYEE FILL OUT EMERGENCY CONTACT INFO PRIOR TO WORK

HAZARD CONTROL

HAZARD CONTROL: MINIMIZE RISK TO WORKERS

1. Eliminate the hazard2. Modify procedures3. Reduce exposure to the hazard4. Utilize appropriate Personal Protective

Equipment (PPE)

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

• APPROPRIATE CLOTHING• EYE/ HEARING

PROTECTION• HEAD/FOOT/HAND

PROTECTION• RESPIRATORY

PROTECTION• FALL PROTECTION

GEAR:

PPE:APPROPRIATE CLOTHING

CONCERNS:

• CUTS• ABRASIONS• SKIN IRRITATION• SUNBURN• INSECT BITS

PREPARATIONS:

• LONG SLEEVE SHIRTS??• PANTS• PROTECTIVE SUITS

PPE: EYE PROTECTION

CONCERNS:

• FLYING DEBRIS• FALLING DEBRIS• DUST• SUNLIGHT• CHEMICALS • FUMES

PREPARATIONS:

• GOGGLES• GLASSES

PPE: EYE PROTECTION

• OVER 10% OF CONSTRUCTION WORKER INJURIES ARE EYE INJURIES.

• MOST COULD BE PREVENTED BY WEARING PROPER EYE PROTECTION.

PPE: HEARING PROTECTION

CONCERNS:• LOUD EQUIPMENT

– Heavy Equipment– Generators– Chainsaw– Saws All– Jackhammers– Lawn Mowers– Weed Whackers– Leaf Blowers– Circular Saws

PREPARATIONS:• HEARING PROTECTION

– Ear Plugs– Ear Muffs

PPE: HEARING PROTECTION

HOURS:• 8• 6• 4• 3• 2• 1.5• 1• .5• .25 OR LESS

SOUND LEVEL, dBA:• 90• 92• 95• 97• 100• 102• 105• 110• 115

PPE: FOOT PROTECTION

CONCERNS:

• HEAVY EQUIPMENT• FALLING OBJECTS• SHARP DEBRIS• TOXIC

WATER/CHEMICALS• REPTILE BITES

PREPARATIONS:

• STEEL TOE BOOTS• RUBBER BOOTS

PPE: HEAD PROTECTION

CONCERNS:

• HEAVY EQUIPMENT• FALLING OBJECTS• SHARP DEBRIS

PREPARATIONS:

• HARD HATS

PPE: HAND PROTECTION

CONCERNS:

• SHARP DEBRIS• TOXIC

WATER/CHEMICALS• REPTILE BITES

PREPARATIONS:

• GLOVES

PPE:INHALATION PROTECTION

CONCERNS:• ASBESTOS • MOLD SPORES• FUMES & DUST

PREPARATIONS:• IDENTIFY POTENTIAL

ASBESTOS MATERIALS• UTILIZE RESPIRATORS WITH

FRESH FILTERS• WEAR A MOUTH COVER TO

PROTECT FROM DUST

RESPIRATORSA. B.

C. D.

MOLD

MOLD

• MOLD NEEDS THREE CONDITIONS FOR GROWTH:

1. FOOD - It’s everywhere (even in the air) and cannot be controlled.

2. TEMPERATURE - 40º to 100º Fahrenheit

3. MOISTURE or relative humidity above 60%

-Only moisture can be controlled

MOLD: HEALTH EFFECTS

• SOME PEOPLE ARE ALLERGIC TO CERTAIN TYPES OF MOLD

• THE PRIMARY MEANS OF EXPOSURE IS BY INHALING THE SPORES

PPE:FALL PROTECTION

CONCERNS:

• UNSTABLE STRUCTURES• ROOFS

PREPARATIONS:

• GUARD RAIL• PROTECTIVE NETS• PERSONAL FALL ARREST

SYSTEM – Anchor– Lanyard– Harness

• ROOF BRACKETS

EQUIPMENT SAFETYLOCKOUT/TAGOUT

LADDER SAFETY

SCAFFOLDING SAFETY

CONCERNS:

• FALLING MATERIAL/TOOLS

• FALLING FROM SCAFFOLDING

• UNSTABLE FOUNDATION

PREPARATIONS:

• ERECT 3.5” TOE BOARD• ENSURE TOP RAIL IS 38”

TO 45” ABOVE PLATFORM SURFACE

• UTILIZE BASE PLATES AND MUD SILLS ON LEVEL GROUND

SCAFFOLDING SAFETY

PRE-TASK PLANNING

• WHEN SHOULD PRE-TASK PLANNING MEETINGS BE CONDUCTED?

- BEFORE EVERY NEW TASK

PRE-TASK PLANNING

• ASSESS THE SITE• IDENTIFY REQUIRED TOOLS• IDENTIFY NUMBER OF PERSONNEL• WHO ACCOMPLISHES WHAT TASKS• CHOOSE METHOD TO COMPLETE THE TASK • WORST CASE SCENARIO• HOW TO PREVENT THE WORST CASE

SITEWORK

REPTILES, INSECTS & ANIMALS

• WORKERS SHOULD CONSTANTLY BE AWARE OF PLACES WHERE ANIMALS OR REPTILES COULD BE TAKING SHELTER

EXPOSED UTILITIES

HAZARDS:

• DOWN POWER LINES

• UNDERGROUND UTILITIES

CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:

• CONFIRM WITH POWER COMPANY UTILITIES ARE OFF

• STAY CLEAR• PHONE AHEAD BEFORE

DIGGING

POWER LINES

• WHAT IS THE MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE FROM POWER LINES?

•10 Feet• Applies to equipment

TREES/VEGITATION

HAZARDS:• DEBRIS/TREE REMOVAL

• WILDLIFE/INSECTS MAY SCATTER

• UNSAFE EQUIPMENT USAGE

CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:• USE SPOTTERS TO WATCH

FOR FALLING LIMBS• UTILIZE QUALIFIED

TRAPPER• BE ATTENTIVE• TRAINED EQUIPMENT

OPERATION– Chainsaw– Saws All

TREE TRIMMING

CHAINSAW ACCIDENTS

PERSONAL PROPERTY

HAZARDS:

• DEBRIS CLUTTER IN WORK AREA

• CAR/BOAT STREWN ABOUT

• HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS

CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:

• DESIGNATE AN AREA TO PILE RUINED PROPERTY

• CONTACT OWNER IF OPERABLE, REMOVE

• SEPARATE CHEMICALS TO MINIMIZE REACTION

FLOODING

HAZARDS:

• DISEASE/INFECTION

• DROWNING• INCREASED CHANCES OF

ELECTROCUTION

CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:

• KEEP OPEN WOUNDS AWAY FROM STANDING WATER

• DEWATER • ELIMINATE USE OF

ELECTRICITY IN WET AREAS

ASSESSMENT OF STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY

STRUCTURE ROOF FLOOR

DEMOLITION?or

REMEDIATION?

STRUCTURAL

FOUNDATION

HAZARDS:

• SLAB MAY BE WASHED OUT UNDERNEATH

• SHIFTED LOAD• DAMAGED FOUNDATION

MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO FAILURE OF ENTIRE STRUCTURE

CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:

• CONTACT STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

• ROPE OFF• KEEP CLEAR

STRUCTURAL STEEL

HAZARDS:

• STRUCK BY CRANE

• POTENTIAL COLLAPSE– Struck By– Caught Between

CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:

• USE SPOTTERS IN TIGHT AREAS

• INSPECT CONNECTIONS • DON’T WALK UNDER

STRUCTURES SUSPECTED TO HAVE BEEN DAMAGED

FRAME LUMBER/TRUSSES

HAZARDS:

• STRUCK BY CRANE

• POTENTIAL COLLAPSE– Struck By– Caught Between

CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:

• USE SPOTTERS IN TIGHT AREAS

• INSPECT CONNECTIONS • DON’T WALK UNDER

STRUCTURES SUSPECTED TO HAVE BEEN DAMAGED

CONCRETE BLOCK

HAZARDS:

• UNSTABLE STRUCTURE– Potential Collapse– Crushed/Entrapment

• SHARP EXPOSED REBAR

CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:

• POSSIBLY DEMOLISH UNSTABLE STRUCTURES

• PROTECT FROM STUCTURAL STEEL– Rebar Caps– Bend/Cut Away

TILT-UP PANELS

HAZARDS:• UNSTABLE STURCTURE

– Collapse & Crush

• 20 MPH WIND = 1.3 PSF

CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:• BRACING

• WORK IN LOW WINDS

WINDOWS/DOORS

ROOFS

ROOFS

SLOPED ROOFS

HAZARDS:

• FALL FROM STRUCTURE

• WEATHER– Rain– Sunburn

CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:

• FALL PROTECTION• SHOES WITH TRACTION

• FORCAST KNOWLEDGE• SAFE WORK JUDGEMENT• SUNSCREEN

FLAT ROOFS

HAZARDS:

• FALL THROUGH– Holes– Unstable Trusses

• EQUIPMENT USE– Fall Through– Extension Cords

CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:

• INSPECT STABILITY BEFORE WORK

• COVER SKYLIGHTS

• STERDY MOUNTS• ORGANIZED CORDS

INTERNAL UTILITIES

INTERNAL UTILITIES:ELECTRIC

HAZARDS:• LOOSE WIRE

CONNECTIONS• DAMAGED OUTLETS• DAMAGED CIRCUIT

BREAKER• FAULTY CONNECTIONS

– Appliances

CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:• CHECK TO SEE IF POWER

IS ON/OFF• TURN OFF HOUSE

POWER BEFORE WORK• CALL ELECTRICIAN

INTERNAL UTILITIES:ELECTRIC

INTERNAL UTILITIES:WATER

INTERNAL UTILITIES:WATER

HAZARDS:

• CONTAMINATED WATER– Busted Pipes– Loose Connections– Appliances– Tubs

CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:

• PPE• WATER OFF BEFORE

WORK• DISINFECT• DEWATER• PLUMBER

INTERNAL UTILITIES:GAS

HAZARDS:

• EXPLOSION• LEAK

– Loose Connection– Busted Line– Appliances

CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:

• TEST AIR BEFORE WORKERS ENTER

• STOP ALL WORK• PPE• VENTILATE• CONTACT PROVIDER

IMMEDIATELY

INTERNAL UTILITIES: HVAC

HAZARDS:

• FALL FROM WORKING HEIGHT

• LOOSE/FALLING DUCTS

• CONTAMINATED– Air Handler– Ducts

CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:

• USE PROPER PROCEDURES WITH LADDERS/SCAFFOLD

• PPE

• REMOVE CONTAMINATION

SPECIAL FEATURES

SPECIAL FEATURES:ELEVATOR

HAZARDS:

• FALL IN SHAFT– Open access door

• ELECTRICUTION

• FLOODING IN PIT– Contamination

CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:

• FALL PROTECTION– Railing

• LOCK OUT/TAG OUT

• DEWATER– PPE

SPECIAL FEATURES:STAIRS

HAZARDS: CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:

• INSTALL TEMPORARY HAND RAILS

• PLACE SHORRING IF STABILITY IS QUESTIONABLE

• INSPECT THE STRENGHT OF THE TREADS

SPECIAL FEATURES:FIRE PLACES

HAZARDS:

• STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY DIMINISHED

• ANIMALS TAKING REFUGE INSIDE

• CONTAMINATION

CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:

• EVALUATE CONDITIONS FIRST

SPECIAL FEATURES:DUMBWAITERS

HAZARDS:

• FAULTY HYDRAULIC LINES UNDER PRESSURE

• CONTAMINATION IN THE COMPARTMENT-Mold

CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:

• SURVEY THE CONDITIONS WITH CARE

SPECIAL FEATURES:POOLS

HAZARDS:

• CONTAMINATION

• DEBRIS• SLIPPERY SUFACES

• REPTILES

CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:

• DEWATER• DISINFECT• CAREFUL DISPOSAL• PRESSURE WASH THE

DECK• HIRE PROFESSIONAL

TRAPPER

SPECIAL FEATURES:WOOD DECKS

HAZARDS:

• STRUCTURAL DAMAGE

• ANIMALS TAKING SHELTER

• WEAKENED PLANKS

CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:

• TEST STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY BEFORE PROCEDING

• EVALUATE RAIL STRENGTH

• INSPECT FOR ANIMALS/REPTILS

SPECIAL FEATURES: SHEDS

HAZARDS:

• STRUCTURAL DAMAGE • MULTIPLE TYPES OF

CHEMICALS, VOLATILE LIQUIDS, AND TOOLS

CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:

• TEST STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY BEFORE PROCEDING

• DON’T MIX UNKNOWN SUBSTANCES

• USE CARE IN DISPOSING

SPECIAL FEATURES:FENCES

HAZARDS:

• ABRASIONS, PUNCTURES AND CUTS FROM DAMAGED FENCING

• COLLECTION OF DEBRIS AGAINST THE FENCE

CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:

• UTILIZE CARE WHEN HANDLING DAMAGED FENCE MATERIALS

• USE CARE IN DISPOSAL OF DEBRIS

SPECIAL FEATURES:TRASH COMPACTORS

HAZARDS:

• ELECTRICAL HAZARD

• FESTERING WASTE

CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:

• TURN POWER SUPPLY OFF BEFORE WORKING

• SANITARY METHODS OF REMOVING WASTE

SPECIAL FEATURES:TRASH CHUTES

HAZARDS:

• FESTERING WASTE

• MOLD CONTAMINATION

CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:

• USTILIZE SANITARY METHODS OF REMOVING WASTE

• DECONTAMINATE

SPECIAL FEATURES:OVERHEAD CRANES

HAZARDS:

• FALLING MATERIAL OR EQUIPMENT

• CAUGHT IN BETWEEN OR CRUSHED BY MATERIAL/EQUIP.

CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:

• DO NOT ALLOW WORKERS BENEATH CRANE OPERATIONS

• BE AWARE OF SURROUNDINGS AND USE SPOTTERS

FURNISHINGS

LIFTING SAFETY

HAZARDS:

• HURT BACK

• DROPING OBJECTS

CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:

• LIFT WITH LEGS • GET HELP WITH HEAVY

ITEMS• SLOW CAUTIOUS

MOVEMENTS

LIVING ROOM

HAZARDS:

• ELECTRONICS-Shock

• FURNITURE-Broken Glass-Mold

CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:

• UNPLUG ITEMS BEFORE REMOVING OR REPAIRING

• CLEAN AREA OF GLASS BEFORE WORK BEGINS

• WEAR RESPIRATORS IF TYPE IS UNKNOWN

BEDROOMS

HAZARDS:

• MIRORS

• BEDS• WARDROBES• DRESSERS• NIGHTSTANDS• MOLD

CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:

• CLEAN AREA OF GLASS BEFORE WORK BEGINS

• PROPER LIFTING TECHNIQUES

• WEAR RESPIRATORS IF TYPE OF MOLD IS UNKNOWN

KITCHEN

HAZARDS:

• MOLD

• FOOD WASTE • ELECTRICAL/GAS

APPLIANCES• CHEMICAL CLEANING

SUPPLIES

CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:

• DECONTAMINATE AREA• SANITARY METHODS OF

REMOVING WASTE• TURN OFF UTILITIES BEFORE

WORKING• DON’T MIX UNKNOWN

SUBSTANCES

OTHER INTERIOR ITEMS

COUNTERS

HAZARDS: CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:

FINISH CARPENTRY

HAZARDS:

• EXPOSED NAILS• SPLINTERS

• MOLD

CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:

• WEAR ADEQUATE GLOVES

• DISINFECT MOLDY SURFACES

AUTOMATIC DOORS

HAZARDS:

• BROKEN GLASS

• ELECTRICUTION

CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:

• CLEAN AREA BEFORE WORKING

• TURN OFF POWER BEFORE WORKING

LOUVERS AND REGISTERS

HAZARDS: CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:

WALLS

LOAD BEARING WALLS

HAZARDS:

• REINFORCED CONCRETE BLOCK-Unstable-Falling blocks

• TILT WALLS

CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:

• INSPECT THE STABILITY OF THE STRUCTURE

• REMOVE LOOSE CMU’S • USE SHORRING IF

NECESSARY TO SUPPORT UNSTABLE WALLS

NON-LOAD BEARING WALLS

HAZARDS:

• SHIFTED STRUCTURE• EXPOSED ELECTRICAL

COMPONENTS• DRYWALL

– Mold– Unstable

CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:

• INSPECT STABILITY• TRAIN PERSONNEL ON

LOCK-OUT/TAG-OUT PROCEDURES

• DAMAGED DRYWALL SHOULD BE REMOVED AND REPLACED

WALLS

HAZARDS:

• INSULATION– Irritant– Inhalation– Mold

CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:

• WORKERS SHOULD WEAR MASKS TO PROTECT FROM INHALATION HAZARD

WALL INSULATION

DRYWALL

HAZARDS:• MOLD• OVER EXERTION• STRUCK BY UNSTABLE

DRYWALL

CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:• PPE

CEILINGS

CEILING COVERINGS

HAZARDS:

• BROKEN ACCOUSTICAL TILES-Falling debris

• RUSTED/DAMAGED HANGER SYSTEMS-Sharp edges

• PLASTER• SKY LIGHTS

CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:

• REMOVE DAMAGED ACCOUSTICAL TILES BEFORE THEY FALL

• REMOVE LOOSE, DAMAGED MATERIAL

• REMOVE PLASTER AFFECTED BY MOLD

• ROPE OFF OR COVER IF WORKING ON ROOF

CEILING ATTACHMENTS

HAZARDS:

• FALLING FIXTURES-Falling debris-Shock

• FALL FROM SCAFFOLDING

• ELECTRICAL HAZARD

CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:

• DON’T WORK UNDER FIXTURES IF SUPPORT IS QUESTIONABLE

• REFER TO OSHA GUIDELINES ON PROPER TECHNIQUES ON SCAFFOLDING

• USE LOCK-OUT/TAG-OUT PROCEDURES

CEILING INSULATION

CEILING INSULATION

HAZARDS:

• SKIN IRRITANT

• MOLD• AIRBORNE PARTICULATES

CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:

• PROTECTIVE CLOTHING• RESPIRATORS• WEAR MASKS TO PROTECT

FROM INHALATION HAZARDS

FLOORS

FRAME FLOORS

HAZARDS:

• ELEVATED WOOD FRAME– Fall Through– Animals

CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:

• INSPECT STABILITY BEFORE ALLOWING WORK TO BEGIN

• BE CAUTIOUS OF ANIMALS/RODENTS SEEKING SHELTER UNDER FRAME FLOORS

MULTIPLE LEVELS

HAZARDS:

• FALL TROUGH OPENINGS• WEAK STAIRS• FALLING OBJECTS

CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:

• FALL PROTECTION IF UPPER FLOOR IS DAMAGED

• INSTAL TEMPORARY GUARD RAILS

• INSTAL NETTING IF MATERIAL MIGHT FALL OR WILL BE REMOVED

MONOLITHIC FLOORS

HAZARDS:

• WASH OUT-Unstable/supersaturated soil

CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:

• INSPECT FOR EROSION UNDER OR AROUND CONCRETE SLABS

• DON’T CRAWL UNDER ERODED FOUNDATIONS

FLOOR COVERINGS

HAZARDS:

• TILE– Slip and Fall– Asbestos

• CARPET– Mold

• WOOD

CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:

• THOROUGHLY DRY FLOOR BEFORE WORKING

• IDENTIFY TILE WITH ASBESTOS BEFORE REMOVING

• WEAR PROPER TYPE OF RESPIRATOR IN MOLDY CONDITIONS

GARAGE

GARAGE

HAZARDS:

• VEHICLES– Leaking Fluids– Broken Glass

• SHOP TOOLS– Electrocution– Sharp Edges

CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:

• Remove vehicles prior to remediation work

• Shop tools existing in a disaster affected structure should be removed prior to beginning work

GARAGE DOORS

HAZARDS:

• SHARP METAL EDGES • WIND BLOWN PORTIONS

• FALLING FROM ITS SUPPORTS

CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:

• WEAR APPROPRIATE PPE• COLLECT AND SAFELY

REMOVE DAMAGES PARTS

• ENSURE GARAGE DOOR IS PROPERLY SECURED BEFORE MAKING REPAIRS

CAR PORTS

CAR PORTS

HAZARDS:

• SHARP METAL EDGES -Sheet metal-Nails-flashing

• UNSTABLE SUPPORT SYSTEM

CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:

• WEAR APPROPRIATE PPE AND DON’T THROW SCRAP PARTS

• TEST STABILITY AND USE

SHORRING IF STRUCTURE IS UNSTABLE

STORAGE

STORAGE

HAZARDS:

• CHEMICAL STORAGE– Fumes– Missing Labels– Combustible– Toxic/Poison– Burn– Irritants

CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:

• Ventilate the area and wear respirators

• Don’t mix different types of chemicals

• Don’t smoke in the vicinity of combustible fumes or chemicals

• Wear PPE relative to type of chemical

MECHANICAL ROOM

MECHANICAL ROOM

HAZARDS:

• WATER HEATER– Unstable– Electrocution– Burn– Contaminated Water

CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:

• Ensure proper support is in place before operating

• Turn power and water supply off

• Close gas valve before disconnecting or repairing

• Drain water and remove water heater

MECHANICAL ROOM

HAZARDS:

• AIR HANDLER– Flying parts – Mold distribution

• WASHER/DRYER– Contaminated Water– Electrocution– Heavy Lifting

CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:• SECURE PARTS BEFORE

TURNING ON POWER• AIR HANDLER SHOULD BE

CLEAN AND DRY • DRAIN/REMOVE ACCESS

WATER• UNPLUG DURING REPAIRS

OR CLEANING

OSHA SitReps

RUFUS and ROGER the safety squad