Your
st
1
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Professional Sawing & Drilling
New Hire Orientation
Welcome
This video is not designed as your
entire training procedure, but as an
introduction to your 1st day as an
employee of a professional concrete
cutting company.
History of the Sawing & Drilling
Industry
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Diamonds are the hardest natural mineral. In
this business will use synthetic diamonds to
grind away at concrete and stone. The ideal
shape for sawing & drilling applications is a
shape called cubo-octahedron.
Development of Concrete & Related
Materials
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Cement has been around for at least 12 million
years. When the earth was undergoing intense
geological changes, natural cement was created. It
was this natural cement that humans first put into
use.
1824 Portland Cement was invented
1889 First concrete reinforced bridge built.
1957 GE was issued patent to manufacture man
made diamonds
1992 Chicago built tallest reinforced concrete
building
Job Description
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Job Title: Operator: In this position will you be
required to do several task that involve sawing,
drilling & removing of concrete. As each assignment
changes your required task may change as well.
Keep in mind that we will train you as a well
diversified worker. As you grow with this position,
you will be a master at your trade in the sawing and
drilling industry.
At times you will work in the shop area. This will
include repairing equipment, maintaining trucks and
stocking trucks for future jobs.
General Contractor (GC)
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The GC will over see the project and they in
turn will hire trade subcontractors, material
suppliers and will generalize the day to day
management of a construction project.
Sub Contractor
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Sub Contractors also called Trade
subcontractors make a meaningful
contribution as they bring in their practical
field experience and specialize in their trade
as in the sawing and drilling industry.
The Do’s & Don’ts while working
here
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Necessary Paperwork
Policies & Procedures
Benefits
Discipline
Medical & Physical Exams
In addition to completing your papers of employment, you
may be requested to go to a local occupational clinic today.
The clinic will perform required medical exams including the
DOT medical exam, an HPE(Human Performance
Evaluation), as well as a respiratory and hearing exam.
The testing will vary by location.
Based on scheduling of the appointment this time will vary
but will be completed before your first day in the field.
Necessary Paperwork
Your 1st day will begin with the
completion of the necessary forms of
employment. Although the forms may
vary from one company to another, all
forms must be completed within 3 days
of employment.
Employee Handbook
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In your new hire packet you will find the
employee handbook. This book will give you
an over view of the company, your benefits,
policies and procedures as well as many
other items that will pertain to your daily
employment with this company.
New Hire Forms
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Lets discuss a few of the new hire forms you
will be completing today.
Back Ground Release Forms
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Release Authorization Form
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Disclosure to Employment
Applicant Regarding
Procurement of A consumer
report. (A copy should be
given to you)
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Summary of your rights.
This information is for you
to keep.
A copy of your drivers
license will be needed.
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W-4 Employee’s Withholding
Allowance Certificate
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The W-4 is a Federal Form
Fill out the Personal Allowance Worksheet. This will help
you determine how many allowances you can claim.
Fill out the Employee’s Withholding Allowance
Certificate. #5 should equal Line H from above.
Your signature and date is required.
Depending on the state you reside in you may need to fill
out a state certificate also.
If your personal status changes, a new W-4 should be
completed.
I-9 Employment Eligibility
Verification Form
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The I-9 is a Federal Form
It is to verify the identity and employment eligibility of
anyone that is hired by this corporation. Instructions
are in the new hire packet.
Complete Section 1 of the form.
Section 2 will be completed by management.
Two forms of identification is needed. A list of
acceptable documents are listed on the back of the
I-9 form.Present these to your supervisor.
Copies will be taken of your identification.
I-9 Forms Are Mandatory
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If you are unable to present the required
document(s) within 3 business days, you
must present a receipt for the application of
the document(s) within 3 business days and
the actual document(s) within 90 days.
Employee Handbook
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Sign the Acknowledgement Page of your
handbook, this will be towards the end of the
book.
The handbook is an overview of company
policy, benefits and procedures that pertain to
your daily employment with the company.
The handbook is not all inclusive of company
policies and procedures.
Safety Handbook
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Sign the Acknowledgement Page of the book.
It is located towards the back of the
handbook.
This handbook is an overview of CSDA
safety manual and are pertinent to you as an
operator while working on various job sites.
Read it, know it, live it and use it.
Policies and
Procedures
Job Tickets
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A job ticket will give you the customer name
and address, job location, contact person,
and the work to be performed. On a daily
basis you may receive more than one job
ticket. Some jobs are continuously running
and therefore a job ticket may not be
produced.
Depending on the job, it may require a few
hours to a few weeks of sawing or drilling.
Uniforms & Appearance
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Many offices require you to
wear a uniform to work. As
a professional cutting
company, we require you to
report to your job site in a
neat and orderly fashion.
Many uniforms are not
given to you until 30 days of
employment. Until you are
assigned an uniform,
apparel to be worn should
be a tee shirt, jeans and
steel toed boots.
Time Sheets – Documentation of Time Worked
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Many locations will require
you to complete a time
sheet. In some locations
your time will be computed
on your job tickets, other
locations will require you to
complete a separate time
sheet. It is important that
you keep track of your time
and confirm it with your pay
check.
Vacations & Holidays
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Although we are closed on
many of the customary
holidays, our customers
may require us to work
them.
Based on your location and
if you are union or nonunion, your pay scale will be
adjusted accordingly
Vacation days will vary by
length and location of
employment.
Pay Scale
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The pay scale at every location will vary by
seniority, position worked and whether or not
you are union or non-union. All rates of pay
should be kept to yourself.
Employee Reviews
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Remember the feeling you got in the pit of your stomach when
it came time for your teacher to hand out report cards?
Whether or not you felt you deserved a good report, you still
had that moment of doubt. With school now behind us, you
would think report cards were part of our pasts. Unfortunately,
this is not the case. As working adults we must deal with
employee performance reviews, also referred to as employee
appraisals or performance evaluations. Whatever you call
them, employee reviews evaluate our performance on the job.
They often determine raises, promotions, and sometimes
whether we get to keep our jobs. That can explain, why even
as adults, these “report cards” often make us feel uneasy.
Prohibited Articles Policy
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It is the policy of this company to maintain its
property and working environment so that is
is safety for both our employees and others
doing business with us. This policy restricts
certain items and substances from being
brought on or being present while in the
course of employment.
Weapons Policy
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The company strictly prohibits weapons of
any type on company premises. This includes
but is not limited to; company offices, work
locations, company provided or designated
parking areas, desks, lockers, vehicles
engaged in company operations, and any
personal belongings. This includes visible
and concealed weapons, even those for
which the owner of the weapon has obtained
the necessary permits.
EEOC
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This company is an EEOC (Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission) employer. It is the intent of
the company to provide equal employment
opportunity to all employee's or applicants for
employment, without regard to race, creed, color,
sex, age, disability, religion, disabled or Vietnam-era
veteran status or national origin. Equal employment
opportunity includes, but is not limited to hiring,
training, promoting, transferring, demoting and
terminating.
Sexual Harassment
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It is the intent of the company that all
employees have a work environment free
from all forms of discrimination, including
harassment.
Harassment based on race, creed, color, sex,
age, disability, religion, disabled or Vietnamera veteran status or national origin is
considered a violation of the company’s
policy on Equal Employment Opportunity.
Job Complete
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When a job is complete or your are finished
for the day, it is recommended that you call
back into the dispatcher and indicate job
completed.
Some times a customer will have additional
work or the dispatcher may need to route you
to another job.
Take pride in yourself and your company
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Taking pride in yourself and your company
goes along way. If you show up at a job site
and your truck is clean, you are wearing your
uniform, you have all the necessary
equipment for the job and you are on time,
the customer will know he is dealing with a
professional concrete cutter.
Safety Audits
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From time to time someone will inspect your
job site to make sure you are not in harms
way.
Your site will be inspected to make sure you
are wearing all required PPE’s and that all
the proper equipment is in use.
Drug Free Work Place
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In keeping with the Drug-Free Workplace Act
of 1988, it is the firm policy of this company to
prohibit the unlawful manufacture,
distribution, dispersion, possession, or use of
any controlled substance in the workplace.
Any violation of the is policy will not be
tolerated and will result in sanctions against
the offending employee up to and including
termination of employment.
Company Vehicles
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In some instanced you may
be allowed to drive a
company vehicle home at
the end of the work day.
You are not permitted to
allow anyone else to drive
or ride in the company
vehicle unless your have
written permission.
The company vehicle shall
not be used for other
business ventures outside
of this corporation.
Motor Vehicle Safety / DOT
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It is the policy of this company that only
properly licensed and trained employee’s will
be permitted to drive a company vehicle. Any
person driving a commercially licensed
vehicle must have a current DOT medical
exam.
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Only employees with a valid drivers will be
able to operate a company vehicle.
Safety Meetings
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Each location will have a set date and time
for a safety meeting. Some locations will be
weekly while others maybe monthly. These
meetings are mandatory unless you have
been excused. If you are excused you must
read the topic and take a short quiz over the
material covered.
Job Safety Analysis
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Before you begin a job it is important to
review the principals of a job safety analysis.
Who is your job contact? What is the scope
of your job today? Are there any hidden
dangers? What can you do to make the job
safer? A complete overview of the task
assigned is important and can possibly even
save your life.
Accidents, Injuries & Illnesses
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Accident Reporting
Injury Reporting
Workplace Illnesses
Emergency Action Plan
Accident Reporting
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If you are involved in a motor vehicle
accident, it is mandatory that the police
department be called out. Never leave the
scene of an accident. If there are injuries
involved, call 911. Then back to the
dispatcher. Some offices will require you to
report losses to the safety director first and
the dispatcher second. Many locations will
require a drug screen at the time of the
accident.
Emergency Procedures
The purpose of the plan is to eliminate
or minimize hazards to employees in
the event of a fire or other emergency
Emergency Action Plan
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An emergency action plan describes the
actions employees should take to ensure their
safety if a fire or other emergency situation
occurs. Well developed emergency plans and
proper employee training (such that
employees understand their roles and
responsibilities within the plan) will result in
fewer and less severe employee injuries and
less structural damage to the facility during
emergencies. A poorly prepared plan, likely
will lead to a disorganized evacuation or
emergency response, resulting in confusion,
injury, and property damage.
Return to Work Program
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It is an innovative process that ensures our
injured/ill employees are provided the best medical
services possible.
Retain our valued, experienced employees
Provide enhanced benefits to our injured/ill
employees
Safe, timely return of our injured/ill employees
back to the work force
Reduce the costs related to disability
Ergonomics
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Ergonomics is the understanding the proper
body mechanics of operating equipment or
the day to day repetitive motion that maybe
involved while working here.
Safe Lifting Practices
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Proper care of your
back is very important
as your back is the
mainstream of your day
to day functions.
Proper rest and a good
diet are vital.
Breaking down a load
or asking for assistance
will reduce and even
eliminate a back injury.
Nurse Case Management
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Some office will employ a nurse case
manager.
This person will be on call to answer any
medical questions relating to any workers’
compensation claim that the company may
encounter.
Often times the nurse will also answer calls
before a claim may develop, these calls are
called early intervention.
First Aid / CPR
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It is not required that you are trained in first
aid or CPR, but if you have been trained and
certified, please let us know.
First Aid Kits
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Each truck is equipment with a First Aid Kit. If
the supply in your kit runs low, ask the
dispatcher for proper replacement of items.
Accident Prevention
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Whether you are opening equipment or
driving a company vehicle, slow down and
tackle the assignment with a clear head.
All equipment should be maintained properly.
Allow the proper following distance between
vehicles.
Injury Reporting
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No matter what type of
claim you have, all
injuries are to be
reported the day they
occur. Proper medical
attention will reduce the
over all claim. Return to
full work status is much
greater as well.
Slips, trips & falls
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Occasionally you will
encounter a fall hazard
that might be caused
by slipping on a wet
surface, or trip over an
object or even fall from
another level.
A clean work area will
prevent many of these
hazards.
Near Miss Reporting
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All employees are instructed to report all
claims and near misses to the Safety Director
and/or the dispatcher as soon as they occur.
If you are involved in an auto accident you
must call 911. Do not leave the scene of the
accident.
Liability incidents while on a job site must be
noted on your job ticket and reviewed with
the customer before you leave the job site.
Blood borne Pathogens
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Disease-causing germs(microorganisms) in human
blood and other bodily fluids: including hepatitis B
virus (HBV) and human immunodeficiency virus
(HIV), which are specifically identified in the Blood
borne Pathogens Standard. However,
microorganisms may cause a number of other
diseases, including the hepatitis C virus (HCV)
infection, which is the most common chronic blood
borne infection in the U.S. according to the Center
for Disease Control and Prevention.
Your employer may offer you a vaccination for HEP
A&B
Respiratory Protection
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The purpose of respirator protection is to control of
those occupational diseases caused by breathing air
contaminated with harmful dust, fogs, fumes, mists,
gases, smokes, sprays, or vapors. The primary
objective of this Safety Health Guideline (SHG) will
be to prevent or minimize worker exposure to
airborne contaminants. This will be accomplished as
far as feasible by accepted engineering control
measures. When effective engineering controls are
not feasible, or while they are being instituted,
appropriated respirators shall be used pursuant to
the requirements of this SHG.
Respiratory Protection (1910.134)
Cited in Construction SIC Codes
Medical evaluation to determine employee’s ability to use respirator
63
134(e)(1)
Written respiratory protection program
Standard: 1910.
62
134(c)(1)
Evaluation of respiratory hazards
36
134(d)(1)(iii)
Fit testing prior to initial use & annually
36
134(f)(2)
Qualitative or quantitative fit testing
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134(f)(1)
Number of Serious Violations - FY 2005
22
Heat Stress
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Four factors that cause heat stress are changes in
temperatures, humidity, the radiant heat and the air
velocity. Personal factors that effect heat stress are
age, weight, fitness, medical condition and your
body’s ability to adjust to changes in weather.
The body reacts to high external temperature by
circulating blood to the skin, which increases skin
temperate and allows the body to give off its excess
heat through the skin. However, if the muscles are
being used for physical labor, less blood is available
to flow to the skin to release the heat.
Hearing Conservation
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As part of the everyday work environment,
our employees may be exposed to high noise
levels, which could lead to permanent
hearing loss.
This company has developed a Hearing
Conservation Program to protect our
employees hearing, which includes noise
exposure monitoring, audiometric hearing
tests on employees, and hearing protection
devices, training and record keeping.
Silicosis
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Silica is the name which collectively describes
various forms of silicon dioxide, including both the
crystalline and non-crystalline (amorphous) forms of
silica. While amorphous silica can be transformed
into crystalline forms such as tridymite and criticality
by heating to high temperatures it is generally only
the crystalline forms of silica which are fibrogenic.
Quartz is the most common form of crystalline silica
found in workplaces. In the concrete sawing and
drilling industry most cutting is done wet and thus
the particles that you would be exposed to are
below OSHA’s PEL.
CSDA
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The CSDA is the Concrete Sawing & Drilling
Association. Your company is a member of
the CSDA and a leader in the industry. The
CSDA combines contractors and
manufactures and finds a common ground on
how to be a professional contractor.
www.csda.org
Housekeeping
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Your day to day
appearance is a reflection
on you and your company.
Your truck should also be in
neat and clean.
Excess trash should be
discarded daily.
Also, your job site should be
kept as neat as possible.
Being organized will make
your job easier to complete
OSHA
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OSHA stands for the Occupational Safety
and Health Administration. OSHA was set up
in 1970 to hold employers responsible for a
safe working environment.
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All employees should be take an OSHA 10Hour Construction course within 6 months of
employment.
Most Frequently Cited Serious Violations
in Construction – FY 2005
Standard & Subpart - 1926.
Fall protection - Unprotected sides & edges
501(b)(1) - M
1718
Fall protection – Residential construction 6’ or more
1659
501(b)(13) - M
Head protection
1375
100(a) - E
Scaffolds - Fall protection
451(g)(1) - L
1255
Aerial lifts – Body belt & lanyard
1086
453(b)(2)(v) - L
Fall hazards training program
1055
503(a)(1) - M
Scaffolds - Access
451(e)(1) -- L
988
Portable ladders 3 feet above landing surface
1053(b)(1) - X
Scaffolds - Platform construction
451(b)(1) - L
Employee training programs
21(b)(2) - C
929
910
847
There were also 317 Section 5(a)(1) violations cited in construction SIC codes
(1500 – 1799) during this period.
Number of Serious Violations - FY 2005
2
General Safety
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With this being your 1st day with this
company, we do not expect you to know
every rule and regulation of our company.
The construction industry is very risky and
should not be taken lightly. Common sense
will keep you safe. Always follow your job site
safe practices as they may exceed ours.
Subpart C - General Safety & Health
(1926.20 - 35)
Employee training programs
21(b)(2)
847
Standard - 1926.
Inspections by competent person
20(b)(2)
637
Initiate and maintain accident prevention programs
20(b)(1)
558
Housekeeping
25(a)
232
Personal protective equipment – Employer responsibility
28(a)
90
Number of Serious Violations - FY 2005
3
Aerial Work Platforms
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Before an aerial work platform
can be used (Boom Lifts and
Scissor-lifts), it is the
responsibility of the
individual to make sure that
he has been trained on the
model that he/she will be
using. Therefore, whenever a
user directs or authorizes an
individual to operate an
aerial work platform, the user
must ensure that the
individual has been trained in
accordance with the
manufacturer’s operating and
maintenance manual, the user’s
work instructions and the
requirements of operators in
the ANSI Standard before
operation.
Asbestos / Lead Awareness
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Asbestos is the name given
to certain inorganic
materials in their fibrous
form. These fibers can be
processed into various
materials that are uniquely
resistant to fire, heat, and
corrosion. They are also
extremely fine and easily
inhaled. Exposure to them
has been linked to lung
cancers and to asbestosis,
a severe lung impairment.
Assured Grounding
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The assured grounding conductor program
entails and employee to identify the hazard
on the job site that are relative to electrical
hazards and then take the corrective action.
Only plug into GFCI outlets, all hand tools
must be double insulated, GFCI’s on
generators tested weekly and all damaged
equipment taken out of service until it is
repaired or replaced.
Hazard Communication (1910.1200)
Cited in Construction SIC Codes
Written program
191
1200(e)(1)
Information & training
Standard: 1910.
79
1200(h)(1)
Training initially & for new hazards
68
1200(h)
Material Safety Data Sheets readily accessible
67
1200(g)(8)
Material Safety Data Sheets
56
1200(g)(1)
Number of Serious Violations - FY 2005
24
Respiratory Protection (1910.134)
Cited in Construction SIC Codes
Medical evaluation to determine employee’s ability to use respirator
63
134(e)(1)
Written respiratory protection program
Standard: 1910.
62
134(c)(1)
Evaluation of respiratory hazards
36
134(d)(1)(iii)
Fit testing prior to initial use & annually
36
134(f)(2)
Qualitative or quantitative fit testing
22
134(f)(1)
Number of Serious Violations - FY 2005
22
Chemical Spills
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Any business whose chemicals may result in
an uncontrolled hazardous substance release
needs to have an emergency response plan
and needs to be handled by a special
response team. The chemicals that you will
be working with will all be listed on the MSDS
pages and will include the information on how
to clean up a spill.
Compressed Gases
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Proper transportation is
key.
No tank shall be
transported unless it
has been secured with
either chains or straps.
Tanks need to be in an
upright position
Confined Space
A confined space is defined as a space that is large enough that an employee can bodily enter and perform the
assigned work, but has limited or restricted means for entry or exit and is not designed for continuous employee
occupancy. Some of our jobs are considered confined spaces such as silos, vaults and man hole boxes.
Craning & Rigging
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The removal on concrete is
only limited to the ability to
remove the piece that is cut.
A cubic square of concrete
weights approximately 150
pounds.
Proper rigging is key to the
removal. The positions of
the straps must be equal in
weight distribution.
Electrical Safety
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Only trained and authorized personnel will be
allowed to service electrical equipment.
Safety devices which have been installed on
equipment such as interlocks, covers, &
GFCI’s, they are there for your protection.
You should also read and follow the
equipment manufactures recommendations
on the safe use of all equipment.
Trenching
Subpart P - Excavations
(1926.650 - 652)
URBANDALE
Fire Department
Employee protection in excavations - Protective system use
Situation Upon Arrival
Egress from trench excavations
Standard - 1926.
• Contractor was putting in a sewer
line when collapse occurred
• Trench is reported to be 9 – 12’
deep, 3’ wide, 35’ long – “L” shaped
• Untrained workers working to
remove victim
843
652(a)(1)
407
651(c)(2)
Inspections by competent person
385
651(k)(1)
Protection from falling/rolling materials/equipment
308
651(j)(2)
Competent person inspection - Employees removed from hazard
651(k)(2)
121
– Using backhoe & shovels
– Working in an unshored trench
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Number of Serious Violations - FY 2005
16
Excavation & Trenching
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Excavation is any man-made cut, cavity, trench, or
depression in an earth surface that is formed by earth
removal.
Trench is a narrow excavation made below the surface of
the ground, which has a width of less than 15 feet.
A competent person that knows all trenching & excavation
standards must approve all trenches.
A protective system must be used in ALL excavation, which
are 5 feet deep or greater (except for excavations in “stable
rock”). Type A soil includes silt and sand, Type B includes
sand and gravel, type C is mostly clay and stable rock is
natural stone that can be excavated with vertical sides and
will remain intact.
Fall Protection
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Working in construction you
will be exposed to fall
hazards. The OSHA
standard is that you must
have a fall arrest system in
place if you are working
within 4’ of a leading edge
with a fall greater than 6’.
The fall arrest system can
include the use of a
harness, lanyard, and
lifeline, or barricades,
netting.
Subpart M - Fall Protection
(1926.500 - 503)
Fall protection - Unprotected sides & edges
1718
501(b)(1)
Standard - 1926.
Fall protection - Residential construction 6’ or more
1659
501(b)(13)
Fall hazards training program
1055
503(a)(1)
Fall protection - Roofing work on low-slope roofs
516
501(b)(10)
Fall protection – Steep roofs
305
501(b)(11)
Number of Serious Violations - FY 2005
13
Fire Extinguisher
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Different types of fire
extinguishers are
designed to fight different
classes of fire. The three
most common types of
fire extinguishers are:
Water (APW)
Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
Dry Chemical (ABC, BC,
DC)
Subpart F - Fire Protection & Prevention
(1926.150 - 159)
2A fire extinguishers - Building area
Standard - 1926.
150(c)(1)(i)
45
LP-Gas systems – Protection from vehicular traffic
29
153(o)
Extinguishers within 50 ft. of flammables/combustibles
26
150(c)(1)(vi)
Fire protection program
150(a)(1)
152(e)(4)
16
Flammable/combustible liquids dispensing units – Protection from damage
15
Number of Serious Violations - FY 2005
6
Forklift Safety
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Although we do not operate fork lifts on a
daily basis, some jobs will require the use of
a fork lift to move equipment and concrete
from the job site. Courses are taught on the
proper use of a fork lift and all applicable
rules and regulations must be followed if you
are required to us this piece of equipment.
Ground Fault Interrupters (GFI)
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A device which protects
both the worker and the tool
against line ground fault
(short circuits). It does this
by detecting and imbalance
in the current flow to and
form the tool. If a ground
fault should occur, the
current imbalance will trip
the G.F.I. before the
operator is shocked.
Hand Tool Safety
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Always use the proper tool
for the job. Never carry
tools by the cord or hose.
Disconnect tools from the
power source before you
work on the tool. All guards
must be kept in place and
are to be in working order.
And always wear the proper
PPE for the tool you are
using
Hazardous Communications
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Hazardous communications
is your right to know:
What am I working with
What are the heath hazards
How will it harm me.
You have the right to ask
anyone on your job site to
see there MSDS sheets and
refuse a job if it appears
unsafe do to a lack of
hazardous communications
Hazardous Communications
Hazard Communication (1910.1200)
Cited in Construction SIC Codes
Written program
191
1200(e)(1)
Information & training
Standard: 1910.
79
1200(h)(1)
Training initially & for new hazards
68
1200(h)
Material Safety Data Sheets readily accessible
67
1200(g)(8)
Material Safety Data Sheets
56
1200(g)(1)
Number of Serious Violations - FY 2005
24
Hazwoper
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Hazardous Material is a serious safety and health
problem that continues to endanger human life,
animal life and environmental quality. Unless
hazardous materials are properly treated, stored, or
disposed of, it will continue to do great harm to our
environment. There are an estimated 575,000
existing chemical products, and hundreds of new
ones being introduced annually. This poses a
serious problem for exposed workers and their
employer
Hot work permits
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Some jobs will require a hot work permit
before any sawing or drilling begins.
A hot work permit must be completed and
kept on file if you are working on a potentially
highly flammable job site.
The permit will list the equipment in use and
all individuals working at your location.
Ladder Safety
Working off of a ladder is not the preferred method in sawing & drilling. However from time to time
you may have to work off of a ladder. The ladder is to be placed next to the wall with at least 3 feet
above the top surface, the ladder must be tied off and the ladder must also be on secured footing. All
equipment should be pulled up to the working location with the use of a rope. A three point contact
with the ladder is required by OSHA.
Subpart X - Ladders
(1926.1050 - 1060)
Portable ladders 3 feet above landing surface
929
1053(b)(1)
Standard - 1926.
Stairrails & handrails
301
1052(c)(1)
Training program
225
1060(a)
Appropriate use of ladders
1053(b)(4)
208
Stairway/ladder when 19” or more break in elevation
1051(a)
179
Number of Serious Violations - FY 2005
20
Lock-out Tag-out
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Lock-Out/Tag-Out is also referred to as
“control of hazardous energy”. This will
protect you by making sure that machines
and equipment are shut down during any
service or maintenance.
MSDS
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MSDS standards for material safety data
sheets. This form will show you the name of
the product you are working with, how it will
harm you, ingredients, how to clean up a spill
as well as other important information. You
should take the time to familiarize yourself
with the chemicals you are working with.
Machine Guarding

Moving machine parts have the potential for
causing severe workplace injuries, such as
crushed fingers or hands, amputations,
burns, or blindness. Safeguards are essential
for protecting workers from these needless
and preventable injuries. Any machine part,
function, or process that may cause injury
must be safeguarded. When the operation of
a machine or accidental contact with it can
injure the operator or others in the vicinity,
the hazards must be either eliminated or
controlled.
Material Handling & Storage

Avoid lifting where possible and practical by
pushing, pulling, rolling or sliding the object to
be moved. Use mechanical aids or request
help from other employees when necessary,
particularly when you find yourself in a
difficult or awkward lifting situation. Proper
lifting requires you to bend yours knees, not
your back and let your leg muscles do most
of the work.
Personal Protective Equipment
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This company has a
mandatory policy for
100% of personal
protective equipment.
You are required on all
jobs to wear a hard hat,
hearing & eye
protection, steel toed
boots and respiratory
projection as required
by your specific job.
Process Safety Management

To help assure safe and healthful workplaces, OSHA
has issued the Process Safety Management of Highly
Hazardous Chemicals standard (1910.119), which
contains requirements for the management of hazards
associated with processes using highly hazardous
chemicals. OSHA's standard emphasizes the
management of hazards associated with highly
hazardous chemicals and establishes a comprehensive
management program that integrates technologies,
procedures, and management practices. The following
questions link to resources that provide safety and
health information about process safety management
Scaffold Safety

If you are working off a
scaffold unit, than the height
is not to be greater than 2
levels unless the scaffold is
secured to the building. The
scaffold must be able to
with stand a weight of 4
times the maximum
intended load. All scaffold
needs to have top rail no
higher than 45” and a mid
rail ½ the distance from the
top rail.
Subpart G - Signs, Signals & Barricades
(1926.200 - 203)
Traffic control signs/devices - Requirements
52
200(g)(2)
Standard - 1926.
Traffic signs at points of hazard
50
200(g)(1)
Flaggers – Proper signaling by & use of
39
201(a)
Visible signs & symbols
14
200(a)
Barricades - Requirements
202
10
Number of Serious Violations - FY 2005
7
Signs & Barricades
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If you are working on a
job that involves
pedestrians or traffic,
then the proper signs or
barricades need to be
in place.
Often times the general
contractor will provide
all traffic control.
Signs, Signals & Barricades
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Subpart G - Signs, Signals & Barricades
(1926.200 - 203)
Traffic control signs/devices - Requirements
52
200(g)(2)
Standard - 1926.
Traffic signs at points of hazard
50
200(g)(1)
Flaggers – Proper signaling by & use of
39
201(a)
Visible signs & symbols
14
200(a)
Barricades - Requirements
202
10
Number of Serious Violations - FY 2005
7
As part of sawing &
drilling, many of our
jobs will require work to
be done on bridges and
roadways. Proper
signage and barricades
will save your life!
Welding & Cutting
From time to time you
may be asked to torch
rebar or cut through
roof decking, but proper
training is a must when
welding or cutting with
torches. If you are not
familiar with this
process it is important
that you don’t attempt
to do this unless you
have been trained.
Subpart J - Welding & Cutting
(1926.350 -354)
Cylinders secured upright
84
350(a)(9)
Oxygen cylinder storage
Standard - 1926.
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67
350(a)(10)
Valve protection caps
30
350(a)(1)
Use of device to keep cylinders steady while in use
350(a)(7)
19
Fire extinguishing equipment in area
352(d)
17
Number of Serious Violations - FY 2005
10
The Shop, Equipment & Usage
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Introduction to the Shop
Description of Equipment
Usage of Equipment
Types of Concrete
Tour of the shop
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After you have completed your necessary
paperwork you will be given a tour of the
shop.
The shop tour will show you an overview of
the day to day operation. Equipment on hand
will be described to you and the appropriate
use of the equipment will be described.
Items to be repaired or replaced

Each office will have a selected area for
equipment to be repaired or replaced.
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It is very important to tag items that are out
service and that a very descriptive problem
be listed on the repair tag.
Core Drilling
Core drilling is one of the
most basic jobs that we will
do on a daily basis. The
standard size of core drilling
is 1” to 12”. Core drilling
can be done with electric or
hydraulic power. The drills
can be hand held or
mounted by anchors. Other
forms of drilling can be
done based on the job
demand.
Bit & Blade Safety
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Before each use, the bits
and the blades need to be
inspected.
If a blade is not used
properly than it may
develop a core crack, the
blade should be taken out
of service.
Cores should also be
inspected as they may have
dropped and dented making
it very hard to core an
opening.
Flat Sawing or Slab Sawing

Flat sawing or slab
sawing refers to saws
that cut on a flat
surface. The
horsepower of a saw
can range from 10 to
120 hp. The saws can
be in gas, diesel,
hydraulic, electric or
propane.
Hand Sawing
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There are many different
hands saws in use. These
saws can be gas, electric
and hydraulic. The purpose
of these saws is for quick
and easy cuts. Often times
this type of saw is missed
used causing bodily injury
or property damage. The
other down side to this type
of sawing is that the cuts
are not as straight as a
track mounted saw.
Wall Sawing
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Wall sawing is also called
track sawing. This type of
sawing can be done either
electric or hydraulic. The
wall saws come in many
forms and can range in
weights from 50 #s up to
115 #s.
Although this type of sawing
is called wall sawing, this
application can be applied
to flat surfaces as well.
Wire Sawing
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The purpose of wire sawing
is to cut a large section of
concrete with a limited
amount of room. The size
cut is only limited to the
contractors ability to move
the piece after it is cut. Wire
sawing does not use bits or
blades, instead it uses a
wire either coated with or
with out plastic surrounded
by diamond embedded
beads.
Specialized Equipment

Each truck is equipped with
the basic items you will
need on a daily basis.
Certain jobs will require you
to carry specialized
equipment. This equipment
should be used for that job
and returned back to the
shop at the end of the day.
Specialized equipment may
include flush cut saws, odd
sized core bits as well as
many other items.
Bridge work
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Bridge work generally is
done to remove
parapet walls and
bridge decking. Fall
hazards are always
present and therefore
the proper PPE’s are
required on all bridge
work.
Precision Demolition
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Some offices will
provide a service of
precision demolition.
This service would
include the haul off of
concrete and the
disposal.
Decorative Cutting
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From time to time your
company may be called
out to make a
decorative cut. This
type of cutting is very
difficult and is time
consuming. If the cut is
made correctly, it will
add value to property
and confidence in the
operator.
Fuel Powered Equipment

Many pieces of
equipment will run off a
fuel sources:
Gas
 Diesel
 Propane
When operating fuel
powered equipment
indoors, proper
ventilation is required
before cutting begins.
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Hydraulics
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A large amount of
equipment you will operate
will be done with hydraulics.
Make sure you inspect your
hoses daily for any leaks
and do not over pressure
the equipment you are
using. If you are checking
hydraulic hoses and they
are pressurized, you must
wear gloves.
Other power sources

Hydro gen units are
relatively new to the
industry. This type of
energy source can
power electric and
hydraulic equipment.
Pour in Place
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Concrete can be
formed or poured in
place.
When it is poured it
place the sawing
application can vary.
Some cuts may be
hand sawed, wall
sawed, core drilled or
wire sawed depending
on the depth, width &
weight.
Precast Concrete
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Pre-cast concrete is
made at a plant based
on the specs of the job.
Often times incorrect
measures are made
and modifications must
be made using
concrete sawing &
drilling applications.
Brick & Block
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Brick and block
construction is the least
expensive to build and
can be the quickest
form of demolition.
Hardness of Aggregate
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There are many different types of rock used
as aggregate. Generally hard aggregate
breaks down the cutting diamonds faster
which means the bond must be softer to
expose new diamonds. Softer aggregate
generally does not break down the cutting
diamonds as quickly and therefore requires a
harder bond to hold the diamonds in place to
use their full potential.
Green or Cured Concrete

The drying or curing of concrete greatly affects how
the concrete will interact with a demand blade.
Green concrete is freshly poured concrete that has
not yet cured. It is softer and more abrasive than
cured concrete. A harder bond with undercut
protection should be used in this application until it
is cured at which point a softer bond would be
appropriated. The definition of green concrete can
vary widely. Water, temperature, moisture in the
aggregate, time of the year and the amount of water
in the mix.
Reinforcing Steel
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Steel reinforcing tends to
make a blade cut slower.
Less reinforcing allows a
blade to cut faster. Heavy
rebar can also result from
different grades of steel.
Typical rebar is grade 40
but grade 60 is also
common. Rebar gauges are
in eights of an inch. #4 is ½”
diameter, #5 is 5/8”
diameter etc.
Items to be repaired or replaced

Each office will have a
selected area for
equipment to be
repaired or replaced.

It is very important to
tag items that are out
service and that a very
descriptive problem be
listed on the repair tag.
The End
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Now that you have reviewed this new hire
orientation you will take a review test. This
test will help us and you understand items
that may need additional explanation.
Although we have addressed many issues in
this presentation, there will be many other
safety concerns arise as the jobs may
change that will require additional training.