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SAFETY ITEMS REQUIRED ON SITE:
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
First Aid Kit
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
Fall Protection Equipment
Fire Extinguisher
DESCRIPTION:
Carbon Monoxide and Other Harmful Fumes.
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Do not perform any work or use tools or equipment while under the influence of drugs or
other substances that impair or affect your judgment or ability.
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Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas. You cannot see it and you cannot
smell it.
The most common source of carbon monoxide is exhaust from internal combustion
engines.
Carbon monoxide starves your body of oxygen, you wonʼt suffocate similar to drowning,
rather you will feel symptoms such as drowsiness, headache, sensitivity to bright
lights as your body slowly relaxes into unconsciousness and death follows shortly
thereafter.
The best way to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning is to operate engines outside or in a
very well ventilated area. When used in confined spaces all exhaust piping and fittings
must be sealed tight and tested for leaks often.
Always keep a window or fresh air vent open while operating a motor vehicle and pull
over if you suspect any symptoms of CO poisoning.
The best way to counter the effects of CO poisoning is to breathe fresh air.
Waterproofing in particular, due to the fact that most waterproofing is done below grade
in excavated areas, provides the perfect setting for injury or death as a result of fume
inhalation. Many of the harmful chemical fumes are in fact heavier than air. Because of
this characteristic these fumes cannot escape upward and therefore collect in great
concentrations inside the trench, hole or pit you are working in. Never work in confined
spaces without at least one other person also capable of recognizing symptoms of fume
poisoning. The best way to avoid the effects of fume poisoning is to safely plan out your
work area and eliminate the potential for problems.
Understand the type of personal protective equipment and clothing required to safely
use hazardous chemicals. Wear the proper chemical resistant gloves, face and
eye protection, respirators, and always keep plenty on fresh water close
by in case of contact.
Familiarize yourself with MSDS information related to the products youʼre intending to
use and heed all warnings. Do not tempt fate, live to work another day and
exercise common sense.
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SAFETY MEETING
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