Falls from Moving Machinery

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One of the most dangerous jobs facing construction workers involves working with and around equipment used to handle materials.

Preventing Injuries from Equipment
Review the entire operators manual for work with a new piece of equipment.

Check the equipment and controls every day before you begin work.

Always put the transmission in park, shut off the motor and set the brakes before working on equipment.

Keep grease and fluids off the walking surfaces to prevent slips and falls. Use three points of contact when entering and exiting equipment (such as two hands and 1 foot).

Prevent rollovers by not traveling on or working parallel to speak grades, embankments, or unstable soil.

If possible, operate equipment that has a ROPS (Rollover protective structure) and fasten seat belt if equipment is rolling over or out of control do not jump if it has a ROPS and seat belt; you have a better chance of riding it out with a our ROPS and your seat belt fastened.

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Equipment: Falling Objects

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Struck by falling objects is a leading source of construction fatalities. Even a small object falling from a height can cause serious or fatal injuries.

Preventing Being Struck by Equipment or Objects

Loads should not be hoisted or allowed to passover people.

Loads need to be secured when lifted by forklifts.

Hard hats can help minimize injuries to the head.

Toe boards need to be placed on all scaffolding and open elevations to protect workers below from falling materials such as lumber, brick, tools, and equipment.

 Materials should be stacked appropriately and not leaning or ready to topple over.

Tools in elevated working areas need to be secured if close to leading edges.

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Challenges of Training Workers in a Language They Understand.

New Session added to the Conference: The Requirements and Challenges of Training Workers in a Language They Understand.

Safety Training documentation is of great importance but is the effectiveness of the training being overlooked?  OSHA requires that workers be trained in a language they understand. We will examine this requirement and solutions to training workers in a language other than English.

Presented by Dan Ramir, Director, ObreroLatino.

Construction Safety Conference 2014 

March 3 & 4, 2014

Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace     

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Confined Spaces - includes job site poster

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Many construction sites have enclosed areas where work is done. These areas can create hazards such as lack of oxygen, explosive or toxic gases, electrical shock and materials falling from above. Many of these hazards can kill or injure workers.Many would-be rescuers have died entering a confined space.

Preventing Injuries from Confined Spaces

•    Treat all confined spaces as hazardous.    

•    Don’t  enter a  space  until  the air  has  been  tested  for  oxygen, flammable vapors and toxic chemicals. 

•    Ensure  that  structures  are  safe  from  collapse  prior  to  entering confined spaces

•    Use  personal  protective  equipment  that  is  appropriate  for  the  hazards.

•    Make  sure  a  safe  and  dependable  method  of  communication is available between the person entering the  space  and  the  work  partner.

•    Exit  the  space  immediately  if  an  unsafe  condition  develops.

•    Provide  for  rescue  and  practice  realistic  drills.

ASA Chicago Construction Expo & Construction Safety Conference 2014

March 3 & 4, 2014
Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace 
  
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Electric Power - A mistake around electricity could easily be your last. Includes OTJ poster

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A mistake around electricity could easily be your last. Even experienced electricians and electrical power installers must be on guard all the time. Non-electricians are at greatest risk of electrocution from contacting overhead lines with aluminum ladders and metal tools.

Handling Electric Power

Remember to call your power company and provide information about the electrical equipment.

Check the volt meter frequency. If voltage falls below 200 volts for 240 volt service or below 100 V for 120 volts service, reduce the load on the generator by turning off some electrical equipment.

 Keep the unit clean and in good running order at all times so it will be ready for immediate use. Dust and dirt accumulations on the motor can cause it to overheat when operated.

Lockout all live electric before working on it.

Wear arc flash clothing when the electrical source of power cannot be de-energized.

Always verify electrical is de-energized by testing with an AC voltage detector.