Origination Date:
October 7, 2011
Revision Date:
Release Authorized by:
Danny Trahan, Safety Director
June
2012
Manual Rev 4
SAFE WORK ENVIRONMENT IN SHOPS AND AROUND EQUIPMENT
SAFE WORK ENVIRONMENT IN SHOPS AND AROUND EQUIPMENT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PURPOSE ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2
SCOPE .......................................................................................................................................................................... 2
APPLICATION ............................................................................................................................................................ 2
DEFINITIONS ............................................................................................................................................................. 2
1.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................................................................... 2
2.0 EQUIPMENT .................................................................................................................................................... 3
3.0 ACCESS ............................................................................................................................................................ 3
4.0 ELECTRICAL ................................................................................................................................................... 3
5.0 MATERIAL STORAGE ................................................................................................................................... 4
6.0 LIGHTING AND VENTILATION ................................................................................................................... 4
7.0 FIRE PROTECTION ......................................................................................................................................... 4
8.0 COMPRESSED GASES .................................................................................................................................... 4
9.0 SERVICING OF TIRES .................................................................................................................................... 4
10.0 REFERENCES .................................................................................................................................................. 5
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SAFE WORK ENVIRONMENT IN SHOPS AND AROUND EQUIPMENT
PURPOSE
This practice establishes the requirements for providing a safe work environment in shops and around equipment
(such as pipe fabrication, model, carpentry, paint, etc.)
SCOPE
This practice includes the following major sections:
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General Requirements
Equipment
Access
Electrical
Material Storage
Lighting and Ventilation
Fire Protection
Compressed Gases
Servicing of Tires
APPLICATION
This practice applies to work activities and employees under the control of P2S and its contractors.
DEFINITIONS
Shop Equipment  Equipment normally used in a shop setting including, but not limited to:
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1.0
Lathes
Drill presses
Power brakes
Table saws
Radial arm saws
Benders
Shears
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Layout of facilities and equipment placement will be designed in accordance with applicable standards and this
practice.
Eye protection must be worn at all times.
Loose clothing or dangling jewelry will not be permitted in the area of operating equipment.
Long hair must be tied back or a net worn while working on or around operating equipment.
Supervisors must conduct periodic audits in compliance with this practice, assist in providing required training, and
be knowledgeable about applicable requirements.
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SAFE WORK ENVIRONMENT IN SHOPS AND AROUND EQUIPMENT
2.0
EQUIPMENT
Equipment subject to tipping over or moving (vibrating) off tables must be secured to prevent movement.
Guards must be installed on all rotating machinery (equipment that may produce flying objects, create a pinch/nip
point, or presents a hazard to the employee from moving parts, such as lathes, drill presses, and table saws).
Before employees can operate shop equipment, they must be trained on the safe operation of that specific
equipment.
Warning signs or labels will be placed on equipment as required for safe operation.
Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn at all times.
Equipment will have all warning labels/signs posted showing requirements for its safe operation, including the
wearing of appropriate PPE.
Operational safety interlocks must be used on all equipment as required (such as power brakes/presses, shears, and
drill presses).
3.0
ACCESS
Exits will be provided as adequate for the number of employees working in the area and the size of the project/site.
Exits will be clearly marked with adequate signs that can be illuminated after dark.
Work areas and aisles must be kept clean and free of unnecessary materials/waste.
Work areas for each piece of equipment will be kept clean and orderly at all times.
A minimum of 3 feet (0.9 meter) of free space must be maintained around each piece of equipment.
Employees will not be permitted behind equipment (such as power brakes) without the operator’s knowledge and
until the equipment has been shut down.
A minimum of 3 feet (0.9 meter) of aisle space must be maintained in all shop areas.
Portable adders will be appropriate and comply with Practice 000.653.3302, Portable Ladders; fixed ladders must
comply with applicable codes.
4.0
ELECTRICAL
Equipment installed in a designated area for an indefinite period of time must have its power source provided in
approved conduit. Portable cords will not be used.
Temporary cords, leads, and hoses must not be placed on the floor or in walkways. All temporary cords, leads, and
hoses must be secured along the walls.
Equipment must be grounded and all electrical sources tested semiannually at non-construction facilities, or
monthly at construction facilities in accordance with Practice 000.653.3309, Electrical Work Safety.
A disconnect must be provided within the immediate work area for each piece of equipment. This disconnect will
be labeled as the “Emergency Stop” and will identify which item of equipment it shuts down.
All distribution panels must be labeled showing the item each breaker serves.
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MATERIAL STORAGE
Stock material (such as pipe, all-thread, and angle iron) will be secured from shifting or falling while stored.
Round stock will be blocked to prevent rolling.
Materials identified as hazardous, including but not limited to, paints, thinners, cleaners, coatings, and adhesives
must be stored in approved storage cabinets.
Hazardous materials that are used in the workplace must be stored in approved safety cans. Only a 1-day supply
will be permitted in the work area outside of an approved storage cabinet.
Compressed gases must be stored outside in a designated area.
Ceilings of rooms or elevated platforms used for storing of material will be posted as to the maximum load limit
that may be imposed on the area.
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LIGHTING AND VENTILATION
Lighting for shop areas must meet the applicable levels.
Overhead lights below 10 feet (3.1 meters) above grade will be protected from physical damage by guards or other
acceptable means.
Ventilation must be adequate to remove vapors, dusts, fumes, etc., from the workplace.
Dust-producing equipment (such as planer, sanders, and saws) will be equipped with local exhaust ventilation to
remove the dust.
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FIRE PROTECTION
Appropriate portable fire extinguishers will be provided in accordance with in-country standards and the National
Fire Protection Agency (NFPA).
Combustible materials must not be permitted to accumulate and create a fire hazard.
Temporary heating devices meeting in-country standards will be approved for each specific work area before use.
8.0
COMPRESSED GASES
Compressed air used for cleaning must not exceed 30 psi or equivalent in-country measurement gauge.
9.0
SERVICING OF TIRES
Employees who service tires will be trained on the hazards associated in servicing rim wheels.
Vehicle tires must be serviced in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications.
Split-rim tires will only be serviced in containment cages specific to that operation.
Servicing multi-piece or single-piece rim wheels must be performed in accordance with in-country standards, such
as 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1926.600.
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2012
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10.0
REFERENCES
Document ID
Document Title
000.653.3302
Portable Ladders
000.653.3309
Electrical Work Safety
Non-P2S Documents:
29 CFR
1926.600
Split-Rim Tire Work
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