Site Safety

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Working in and around construction sites can be dangerous

Making a site safe includes good housekeeping, hazard controls, and emergency preparedness

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It is important that you understand the hazards associated with your work

Pay attention to potentially hazardous situations and know how to avoid

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The company is responsible for training workers on

how to recognize and avoid unsafe conditions. The

company is also responsible for training workers on regulations that apply to

their workplace.

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Good housekeeping helps prevent fires and protects workers from slips, trips, and falls

It also allows workers to perform their jobs safely and efficiently. You should always do

your part and participate in housekeeping.

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Good housekeeping includes• Cleaning up broken glass• Picking up loose objects• Emptying, decontaminating,

and cleaning containers• Cleaning equipment and

work surfaces

• Disinfecting areas that come into contact with potentially infectious materials

• Keeping walkways and floors free of cords, debris, boxes, or any other objects that could create trip hazards

• Keeping the work area neat• Cleaning up spills

immediately

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It is especially important that you are aware of your surroundings and potential hazards at the jobsite

Some of the hazard controls used at the jobsite to protect workers from hazards includeWork permitsWarning signsBarricading

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Work permits are written authorizations used to control potentially hazardous work and the environment where the work will be done

They explain the controls needed for certain types of work and

who is responsible for making sure the permits are used

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Lockout/tagout(LOTO)

Confined space Hot work

Barricading Cold work Utility hookup

Examples of work permits include

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It is your responsibility to know and follow the facility’s formal work permit policy

You should be familiar with site-specific instructions for

when and how work permits are used

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Another way to control hazards at work is by paying attention to warning signs, tags, and tape

Certain colors are associated with specific hazard messages. Not only is text

important on a warning sign or tag, but color is used to send a

message quickly.

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Black on yellow• Signals potentially hazardous situations that could cause minor to moderate injury

Green on white• Gives instructions and suggestions regarding safety

Blue on white• Informs personnel; content

Types of warning signs you may see around your workplace include

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White or black on red

• Signals the presence of potentially infectious biohazards

Red on black on white

• Marks an immediate hazard that could cause death or serious injury

Black on orange• Indicates a hazard that could cause moderate to severe injury or has the probability of causing death or serious injury

Types of warning signs you may see around your workplace include

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Warning tags mark temporary hazards. They include a signal word and major message that can be recognized by color.

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Barricade tape is used to identify a temporary hazardous location

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Yellow plastic tape marked “Caution” may be used to identify hazardous locations where caution is needed Using yellow tape does not

prevent workers from entering the area but it does warn

them about a hazardous condition

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Red plastic tape may be used to warn workers about dangerous locations

Red plastic tape means “Stop,” “Danger,” or “Do Not Enter”Workers must not

cross over or under a red tape without the proper briefing or authorization

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When hazard controls are not enough to prevent an emergency, companies use emergency action plans, emergency escape routes, and windsocks to keep workers safe

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Emergency action plans identify different emergencies that could happen at your workplace and the correct response actions for each of the potential emergencies

These plans must be in writing, kept at the workplace, and be available for workers to review

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The company must also develop emergency escape routes for different locations in the facility or on the jobsite

These maps should include exits, assembly points, and the location of emergency equipment, includingFire extinguishersFirst aid kitsSpill kits

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Stay aware of wind conditions and direction at all times. Wind conditions can tell you which way a hazard will spread.

Check the windsock or streamer regularly, or any time you are not sure which direction the wind is blowing

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Have an escape route and know where the exits are in case you have to get out immediately

Always participate in the company’s emergency drills so that you will know exactly what to do if

there is an emergency

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There are many hazards associated with construction work. Be aware of your surroundings at all times, and practice good housekeeping. Pay

attention to warning signs and barricade tape. Prepare for what to do in an emergency and be

able to act immediately.

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1. Good housekeeping includes cleaning up broken glass, picking up loose objects, and ______________.

A. Keeping the work area neat

B. Not cleaning up spills immediately

C. Keeping the work area messy

D. Leaving cords, debris, boxes, and other objects in walkways

2. _______________ are written authorizations used to control potentially hazardous work and the environment where the work will be done.

A. Warning signsB. Emergency action plansC. Work permitsD. Emergency escape routes

3. A black on yellow warning sign will read _______________.

A. DangerB. CautionC. BiohazardD. Notice

4. It is _______________ responsibility to know and follow the facility’s formal work permit policy.

A. The company’sB. YourC. Someone else’sD. Your mentor’s

5. _______________ mark temporary hazards and include a signal word and major message that can be recognized by color.

A. Warning tagsB. Emergency escape routesC. Work permitsD. Windsocks

6. A red on black on white warning tag will read ________________.

A. WarningB. CautionC. NoticeD. Danger

7. ________________ is used to identify a temporary hazardous location.

A. Barricade tapeB. Good housekeepingC. Personal protective

equipmentD. First aid

8. Using yellow tape does not prevent workers from entering the area but it does warn them about a(n) _______________.

A. Personal protective equipment requirement

B. Hazardous conditionC. Work permit requirementD. Escape route

9. ________________ plastic tape means “Stop,” “Danger,” or “Do Not Enter.”

A. OrangeB. YellowC. RedD. Blue

10. ________________ identify different emergencies that could happen at your workplace and the correct response actions for each of the potential emergencies.

A. Emergency escape routesB. Work permitsC. Emergency action plansD. Warning signs

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