Job Site / New Hire Safety Orientation
Introduction:
My name is _______________________________________.
I am the SG
Construction Services Site Superintendent. Safety is priority on this site. I will promote
and enforce a safe working environment.
Mission:
My goal is to make every person on this site responsible for his or her safety and the
safety of his/her coworkers. I will provide safety awareness in two different ways.
1. Site Specific Safety Orientation - To assist all personnel in understanding the
guidelines, protocol and regulations on the jobsite. SG Construction Services has
developed a safety program that empowers all jobsite personnel to be responsible
for their own safety as well as the safety of their coworkers.
2. Safety Conditioning - The conditioning process will occur daily on the jobsite with
safety advisement, correction and instruction.
Introduction of Safety Documents:
 SG Construction Services Work-SAFE Safety Program I, II, III and IV
 Any documents “specific” to site. (Talk about owner specific safety items)
 OSHA, Federal, State and Local requirements
Our Job-site:
A construction site has the potential for many hazardous conditions. All personnel need
to take the initiative to make safe work practices a priority on site. All personnel on the
site are responsible for maintaining the safety of themselves as well as their coworkers.
Define Site Conditions:
A physical map of the site along with work aisles, exits and hazard will be maintained
and reviewed.
Define Protocol Issues:
Substance Abuse - This Job-Site will or will not follow the requirements of the
Drug and Alcohol Screening. In addition to the Owners General Conditions, and
the Special Safety Conditions this Job-Site will be considered a “Zero Tolerance” work
site. This simply means that anyone under the influence of intoxicating alcohol or
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drugs, illegal or prescription, which may impair motor skills and judgment, will not be
allowed to work on the site and will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including
removal from the site for the duration of the Project.
Workplace Violence - In addition to (The Owners Special Requirements), the Job Site
will be considered a “Zero Tolerance” work site. This simply means that anyone
committing a violent act on the Job-Site; such as fighting, use of weapons, use of
physical force against another, threats or intimidation; will not be tolerated and will be
cause for the immediate removal from the Job-Site for the duration of the Project.
Work-SAFE Program Discipline Policy
SG Construction Services makes every effort to ensure that all employees fully
understand the importance of the guidelines presented in the Work-SAFE Program. In
order to be effective, every plan has to accommodate disciplinary action in the event of
non-compliance. The SG Construction Services Company Work-SAFE discipline policy
promotes employee and employer training and education, with a focus on empowering
the employee to strive toward total job site safety.
A minor violation is defined as an unsafe act that is not likely to result in serious injury
or significant property damage. Disciplinary actions for minor violation are as follows:
First Offense:
Employer will be required to discuss violation and safety requirements with employee.
Employer will be required to re-train employee and supply documentation of training to
SG Construction Services.
SG Construction Services employees will receive a written notification of job-site safety
rule violation.
Second Offense:
Employer will repeat the steps listed above
SG Construction Services will request that the employee committing the violation be
removed from the project site for a period of three days.
Third Offense:
SG Construction Services will request that any employee committing a third violation be
removed and not allowed to return for the duration of the project.
A major violation is defined as an unsafe act that is likely to result in serious injury or
property damage. Disciplinary action for major violation is at the discretion of SG
Construction Services Management and could involve retraining, suspension without
pay, or immediate removal/termination from the site.
Employees terminated for safety violations are not eligible to be rehired for the duration
of the project.
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Add additional site-specific information and/or requirements as needed.
 Designated Employee parking- (insert designated parking place)
 ID badges –(insert if and where the ID Badges or sign in is located for the site)
 Restrooms-(Location of restroom facilities)
 Break areas-(Location of break areas)
 Smoking Areas-(Location of smoke areas if any)
 MSDS Location- (Usually kept by each contractor for the chemicals onsite only
but a Supt. should have copies in a binder and/or folder that is available for
emergency use)
 Chemical Inventory List- (each contractor must maintain and copy Site Supt of
the chemical inventory list of the onsite chemicals only)
 Job Board Location is
Items found on the board will be
man-hours to date posted weekly, any safety alerts, all OSHA postings, Jobsite
Safety and Health Rules (go over the rules) and site emergency procedures.
 REACH Board- this site will or will not have a Reach Board- location of the
REACH Board will be
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 Emergency Procedures1. Call
for all emergencies
2. First Responders (CPR first aid certified) to be identified and listed
in the emergency procedures
3. Evacuation signals and meeting place is
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Every new employee at SG Construction Services shall be given a new hire
orientation prior to self performing any work. The orientation shall be presented
by a member of Supervision and/or the designated Safety Representative. The
orientation is intended to provide employees with information about general work
rules and safety and health requirements.
A sample Job Site/ New Hire Safety Orientation Form for Jobsite / New Hire
Safety Orientation can be found at the end of section 6. This outline may be
modified to include specific project work rules and requirements.
Following the new hire orientation, each attending employee must sign the
Jobsite / New Hire Safety Orientation Form and check off all the boxes pertaining
to their training.
Forward:
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Along with the site specific orientation all employees and subcontractors must complete
and sign the document included in Part I of the Work-Safe Program. This booklet and
the Job Site / New Hire Safety Orientation mandates the use of safe work practices
while working on, in, or around a jobsite. You will be provided a detailed list of
guidelines for common jobsite work practices and procedures used to safely perform
many tasks. It should be noted and understood that this is NOT an all-inclusive list.
There are many situations that may arise which require special safety handling. ALL
employees are empowered to correct and report any safety concern at any time in the
interest of total job safety. These guidelines are also not intended to preclude the
application of common sense and good judgment in all operations.
Scope:
SG Construction Services, federal, and state law, mandate that all employees,
contractors, architects, engineers, owner’s representatives, and visitors, receive
appropriate health and safety training prior to entering a SG Construction Services
jobsite.
This orientation is not intended to replace formal or on-the-job training which is required
by Contractors and Subcontractors.
Responsibilities:
Employees’ Responsibilities
1. Report any work related injury, illness, accident, “near miss”, or threat
immediately to your supervisor.
2. Correct and/ or report immediately to your supervisor any unsafe, unsanitary,
or hazardous conditions or equipment.
3. Learn and follow the appropriate standards, procedures, and hazard-control
methods covered in your site orientation and training. Become familiar with
all potential hazards in the area in which the work will be performed.
4. Never use a chemical without fully understanding its toxic properties or
without the knowledge required for safely working with chemicals. Ask your
supervisor to review the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) with you.
Always wear the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required
for the chemical and the operation.
5. Know where the MSDS sheets for the project are located.
permission to review them at any time.
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6. No employee shall be expected to undertake a job until they have received
adequate safety instructions and have been authorized to perform the task.
This includes equipment and power tools. Notify your supervisor if you are
unsure of a work operation you have been assigned to in regards to safety.
7. Do not undertake a job that appears to be unsafe. Notify your supervisor for
review of the situation and to provide a determination.
8. Use good housekeeping practices at all times. Keep your work area as clean
as possible on an ongoing basis and make sure the area is cleaned up before
the end of the day.
9. Properly wear and use the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for
the job and task, including hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes, gloves, face
shields, ear plugs, etc.
10. Make certain that mechanical and electrical safeguards are kept in place on
tools and equipment. Report removed safety features to your supervisor
immediately.
11. Never use any tool, machinery, or equipment that is defective, broken, or
appears to be unsafe. Notify your supervisor and place a tag on the item
“BROKEN - DO NOT USE” and remove it from service.
12. Always use ladders in accordance with the training received and the
manufacturer’s recommended usage. Always have at least three points of
contact while climbing a ladder. Do not use a step ladder as a straight ladder
– separate the legs and make sure the struts are in the down (horizontal)/
locked position.
13. “No Smoking” rules must be observed on the project. Never smoke near or
a. around any flammable substance. Smoking is allowed only in designated
areas.
14. When lifting heavy objects or loads ask for assistance from a co-worker and
lift correctly. Keep your back vertical, bend your legs - squat down, and lift
using your leg muscles not your back muscles.
15. Tape-off or barricade areas where you are working when there is a safety
concern for others to prevent them from unknowingly entering the area. Do
not cross taped-off or barricaded areas unless you are authorized.
16. Do not work above six (6) feet without being tied-off with body harness / fall
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protection equipment.
17. Never throw anything on a job site - especially “overboard”/ over the edge of a
scaffold or floor.
18. Wear suitable clothing and footwear at all times. Sleeveless shirts are not
allowed. At a minimum, T-shirts with four-inch (4”) short sleeves, full-length
trousers, and shoes/boots with proper protection (tennis and canvas type
shoes are not allowed).
19. The use or possession of, or being under the influence of, alcohol or drugs
while on the job is strictly prohibited and may result in disciplinary action up to
and including dismissal. This includes prescription drugs that may impair
your motor skills or judgment. Notify your supervisor if you are on a
prescribed medication that may cause drowsiness or may otherwise affect
your ability to perform your assigned job safely.
20. Keep your mind on your job at all times. Horseplay, scuffling, or other such
acts are strictly prohibited.
21. Make sure you do not possess firearms at the jobsite. The possession of
firearms at the project is strictly prohibited and will result in disciplinary action
up to and including dismissal.
22. Do not threaten others. Threatening others is strictly prohibited and will result
in disciplinary action up to and including dismissal.
23. If you are unsure of the operation of tools or equipment - STOP and notify
your supervisor immediately before proceeding. Your supervisor will go over
the safe operation of the equipment with you.
24. Direct any questions regarding safety or safety equipment to your supervisor.
25. Always obey the Job Site Safety and Health Rules – this is a condition of
employment with SG Construction Services. This is the one page list of rules
posted on the job site and is part of the new employee orientation.
Employees are responsible for performing their work in a safe manner and in
accordance with the safety training received from SG Construction Services. It is
important that each employee takes the responsibility to accept and follow safety
regulations and procedures and to watch out for the safety of their co-workers
and the public. Employees are to remember to take appropriate action daily to
follow good housekeeping: A good job is a clean job.
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All employees will participate in a Weekly Toolbox Talk conducted by their supervisor
once every week with subjects pertaining to their work tasks.
Fall Protection:
 Guardrails will be 42 inches plus/minus three inches high with mid-rail at least 21
inches high with four-inch toe board and posts every eight feet.
 All employees using aerial and/or scissors lift must be trained and certified to
operate the lifts.
 All employees must tie off to Certified Anchorage Points in aerial lifts.
 Equipment must be formally inspected and documented on an annual basis.
 A means of rescue in the event of an arrested fall must be readily available.
Fall-Arrest Systems Required
 Approved fall-arrest lanyard with a breaking strength of 5,000 pounds, and a
maximum length to provide for a free fall no greater than six feet, and an anchored
hook up location.
 Roof work calls for special circumstances and may include a fall protection zone,
observer and use of nets.
 A qualified person must provide alternate equipment.
 It is the responsibility of the supervisor to plan the intended work sufficiently to
ensure that the job planning and proper precautions have been taken.
Fall Protection Options
You must be protected from falling by
one of these three devices.
Personal Fall
Arrest System
(PFAS)
Guardrails
Safety Net
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Housekeeping:
 Keep storage areas and walkways clear of debris to prevent tripping, fires, or
explosives, or that may contribute to harboring rats and pest.
 Remove hazards even though they are not necessarily involved with you. You may
save someone else an injury.
 If you make a hole, cover it.
 Make sure all trip and fall hazards are barricaded and clearly marked.
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Floor Holes
All rubbish needs to be removed daily and holes completely covered.
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shields at all times in the construction area. OSHA requires full-face shields when
flying debris/particles are present. When an employee is welding he must use the
proper welding lens for the operations he is performing.
Employees are required to wear protective gloves, aprons, shields and other means
provided in areas where they may be subject to cuts, corrosive liquids, and harmful
chemicals.
Appropriate footwear must be worn in an area where there is any risk of foot injury
form hot, corrosive, poisonous, falling objects, and crushing or penetrating action.
Welding gear if necessary
When necessary, employees must use approved respirators. Employees must be
certified, trained, and fit prior to use.
In cases where the noise level exceeds OSHA-established levels, ear protection is
required.
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Safety Spectacles
• Made with metal/plastic safety frames
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Noise:
 Exposure to noise above a time weighted average of 8 hours at 85 decibels may
cause hearing loss.
 Exposure to noise levels greater than 85 decibels for a short duration of time may
cause hearing loss.
 Pinch Plugs or other methods of sheilding the ear from noise are effective in the
prevention of hearing loss.
 Do not reuse pinch plugs to avoid potential contamination.
 Hearing loss cannot be felt as it occurs. It may take up to five years for hearing loss
to be detected.
Hearing Protection
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Ladders Guidelines
 Check ladders each and every time before you climb.
 Employees are prohibited from using ladders that are broken, missing steps, rungs,
or cleats, or that have broken side rails or other faulty equipment.
 It is prohibited to place a ladder in front of door opening toward the ladder, except
when the door is blocked open, locked or guarded.
 It is prohibited to place ladders on boxes, barrels, or other unstable bases to obtain
additional height.
 Face the ladder when you climb up or down.
 Always use three point contact when climbing a ladder..
 Ladders used near electrical equipment must be made of non-conductive material.
All other ladders should be marked Caution DO NOT USE AROUND ELECTRICAL
EQUIPMENT.
 Ladders should be free of grease, oil and other slip hazards.
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Maintain a three point contact when ascending or descending a ladder
When portable rung ladders are used to gain access to elevated platforms, roof, etc.
the ladder must always extend 36 inches above the elevated surface and be
secured to prevent tipping. Do not use the top two steps of ordinary stepladders as a
step.
It is required that when portable rung or cleat-type ladders are used, the base must
be so placed that slipping will not occur unless it is lashed or otherwise held in place.
Ladder feet must also be used.
Employees are prohibited from using ladders as guys, braces, skids, gin poles, or for
other than their intended purposes.
A portable ladder must not be used in a horizontal position as a platform or runway
or by more than one person at a time.
Only adjust extension ladders while standing at the base (not while standing on the
ladder or from a position above the ladder).
Bracing on the back two legs of step ladders must not be used for climbing
Metal spreaders on portable step ladders must be in the locked position.
Incorrect standing on ladder
Incorrect placement of ladder.
Scaffold Guildelines
 No scaffold may be erected, moved dismantled, or altered unless supervsied by a
compentent person.
 Scaffolds must be inspected daily by a compentent person.
 All scaffolds, whether fabricated on-site, purchased, or rented must conform to the
specifications found in ANSI A10.8, Safety Requirements for Scaffolding.
 Planking must be OSHA grade or prefabricated OSHA-approved.
 Acess to work areas must be provided if two feet or more above lower level.
 Guard rails and toe boards must be installed on all open sides and ends of scaffolds
and platforms more than ten feet above the ground floor
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No riveting, welding, burning, or open flame work may be performed on any staging
suspended by means of fiber or synthetic rope.
All scaffolds, boson’s cahirs, and other work access platforms must conform with the
requirments set forth in the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Regulations for
Construciton, 29 CFR 1926.451
Any damaged scaffold will be taken out of service immedatley.
Excavations:
 Excavation work must always be under the immediate supervision of someone with
authority and qualifications to modify the shoring system or work methods as
necessary to provide greater safety.
 Employees entering an excavation site that is five feet deep or deeper must be
protected from cave-ins.
 Employees entering an excavation site that has unstable earth must be protected
from cave-ins.
 A shoring system or slope system may be must be used to protect workers
 The degree of slope is dependent on the type of soil and depth of the excavation.
 Means of egress, such as a ladder extended 3 feet past the top edge of the
excavations must be provided.
 Means of egress must be provided every twenty-five feet of an excavation.
Shoring system for trench
Confined Spaces:
A confined space is defined as a space so configured that a person can enter and
perform assigned work, has limited or restricted means of ingress and egress and is not
designed for continuous occupancy. Confined spaces that have a potentially hazardous
atmosphere, contain material which could engulf the occupant, or contains other serious
safety or recognized hazards, will require a permit prior to entering the space.
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Each contractor that enters the confined space must have a written confined space
entry program
A system for evaluating the workplace for confined spaces.
Implementation plan for the measures to prevent unauthorized entry into confined
spaces.
The contractor shall post danger signs stating “DANGER – PERMIT REQUIRED
CONFINED SPACE. DO NOT ENTER” on covers of the confined space.
Confined space entry operations, procedures, and methods.
Evaluations of these operations, procedures, and methods.
Only trained and authorized supervisors, attendants, and entrants may enter a
confined space.
Air testing is required before entering a confined space.
Fire Protection:
Fire is one of the worst enemies of any facility. Learn the location of the fire
extinguishers and fire exits. Train employees in the proper use of fire extinguishers. You
can help prevent fires by observing these smoking rules:
Smoking is not allowed on-site except in designated areas.
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A hot permit is required or not required prior to the commencement of any hot
work on site.
Maintain fire watches for the duration of any hot work plus 30 minutes after the hot
work is completed.
Suppression equipment must be readily available during hot work.
Combustibles must be removed from any area where hot work will occur.
All solvent wastes and flammable liquids should be kept in fire-resistant, covered containers
until they are removed from the job site
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Minimum of 20 feet distance or fire-resistant barriers must separate fuel gas cylinders and
oxygen cylinders while in storage
Fire extinguishers are selected for the types of materials present and placed in areas where
they are highly visible
All extinguishers must be placed in plain sight and identified
All extinguishers must be fully charged and in their designated places unless in use
Observe No Smoking rules in areas involving storage and use of hazardous materials
“No Smoking” signs will be posted in areas where flammable or combustible materials are
used and/or stored.
Safety cans must be used for dispensing flammable or combustible liquids at point of use
All spills of flammable or combustible liquids must be cleaned up promptly. Storage tanks
should be adequately vented to prevent the development of excessive vacuum or pressure
as a result of filling, emptying, or atmospheric temperature changes
Storage tanks are to be equipped with emergency venting that will relieve excessive internal
pressure caused by fire exposure.
Fire Department
All employees must immediately report fires, smoke, or potential fire hazards to the plant fire
department or dial 911.
Equipment, Small Tools and Materials Handling, Storage, Use and Disposal
Hazards
 Improper manual lifting or carrying loads that are too heavy
 Being struck by materials or being caught in pinch points
 Crushed by machines, falling objects or improperly stored materials
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Use Safe Lifting practices
 Break load into parts
 Ask for help with heavy or bulky items
 When lifting objects lift with legs, keep your back straight, do not twist, and
using handling aids.
Small Tools
 Hazards are usually the result of improper tool use or not following one or
more of these protection techniques:
 Inspect all tools before use
 Use the proper PPE for the tool
 Never remove a guard
 Properly store your tool to prevent damage
 Use the proper handling techniques
 All tools must use a GFCI
 Worn and frayed cords are prohibited
 Extension cords must not be stapled, hung form nails or suspended by wire
Handling Equipment
 Employees must be trained in the proper use and limitations of the equipment
they operate
 This includes knowing how to effectively use equipment such as forklifts,
cranes, and slings
 Watch for potential struck by and crushed by dangers
 For equipment, check their load capacity, inspect them before each use, and
remove them form service when they display any signs of malfunction.
Storing Materials
 Secure all materials in tiers by stacking, racking, blocking or interlocking to
prevent them from falling
 Post safe load limits of floors
 Keep work areas free form debris and materials
 Store materials safely to avoid struck by/ crushed by hazards
 Always keep aisles and passageways clear
 Don’t store incompatible materials together
 In building under construction don’t place stored materials within 6 feet of a
hoist-way or floor opening.
 Remove nails before stacking lumber
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Disposal of Materials
 Remove all scrap, lumber, waste material, and rubbish from the immediate
work area as work progresses
 Keep all solvent waste, oily rags, and flammable liquids in fire resistant
covered containers until removed form worksite
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Transporting, Moving & Storing Gas Cylinders
 Valve protection in place & secure
 Cylinders hoisted on cradle, sling-board, or pallet only
 No magnets or choker slings
 Move by tilting & rolling on edge
 Transport by powered vehicle: secured upright only
 Unless a special welding cart is provided cylinders shall have their regulators
removed & valve protection caps in place before cylinder are moved
 No hoisting of cylinders via valve protection caps
 No prying on valve caps with bars
 When cylinders are in use they must be secured by chain, cart, or other
steadying device
 When work is complete, when cylinders are empty, or when cylinders are
moved at any time, the cylinder valve must be closed
 Cylinders must be secured in an upright position at all times, except for
hoisting or carrying
 There must be a separation of 20 feet for storage of oxygen/fuel cylinders
and/or a fire wall must be in place
 Install a shield if hot slag and/or sparks can reach the cylinders
 Never take oxygen or acetylene cylinders into a confined space
Electrical
 No repair or maintenance on equipment where inadvertent operation of the
equipment could occur and cause injury unless hazardous energy sources
have been LOCKED OUT and TAGGED
 All employees must be trained by your employer in Lock out Tag out
procedure
 In order to follow the ESWPR (electrical work safe practices review) a
qualified person must prepare a written plan that properly addresses the
protection of the worker while performing the task.
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Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
When hazardous substances and chemicals are used in the workplace, a hazard
communication program dealing with MSDS, labeling and employee training will be in
operation. MSDS materials will be readily available for each hazardous substance and
chemical used. Obtaining and maintenance of Material Safety Data Sheets is the
responsibility of your Employer. They will also review incoming MSDS for new health
and safety information.
A training program plus regular question-and-answer sessions on dealing with
hazardous materials will be given to keep employees informed.
The training program will include:
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An explanation of what an MSDS is and how to use and obtain one
MSDS contents for each hazardous substance or class of substances
Explanation of the "Right to Know;"
Identification of where employees can see the employer's written hazard
communication program and where hazardous substances are present in their
work area
The health hazards of substances in the work area, how to detect their presence,
and specific protective measures to be used
Informing them of hazards of non-routine tasks and unlabeled pipes.
MSDS procedures require that the following standards be met:
 A master inventory list of chemicals used on site shall be maintained
 The chemical name or identity on the MSDS will be the same as that used on the
container label.
 The chemical and common name of all ingredients determined to present a
hazard would appear on all MSDS.
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General Requirements for Employer-Required Respirator Use
The employer shall provide respirators when such equipment is necessary to protect the
health and safety of the employee. The employer must designate a program
administrator that is qualified by training or by experience and also must implement a
written respirator protection program with work-specific procedures.
General Requirements for Non-Employer Required Respirator Use
At the request of the employee, the employer may allow an employee to use his/her
own respirator if the employer determines that such respirator use will not cause a
hazard in itself.
Asbestos
No SG Construction Services employee shall be permitted to perform any work on or
with known or suspected of containing asbestos.
The Project Safety Representative shall arrange for testing of any material suspected of
containing asbestos. Work with a suspicious material will not be allowed to proceed until
the results of the test are received and confirmed that the material does not contain
asbestos. Any material determined to contain asbestos must be abated before SG
Construction Services employees will be allowed to proceed.
Lead
Many paint, coatings and other materials found in existing facilities have a potential of
containing lead. Lead can become airborne when grinding, welding, burning, cutting or
demolition operations are performed on materials that contain lead or by installing
products that contain lead. Airborne lead is considered to be a health hazard when it is
present above certain levels. For this reason, Federal OSHA has developed Standard
29 CFR Part 1926.62 Lead-that sets forth allowable exposure levels for airborne lead.
SG Construction Services performs maintenance work on many projects which require
modifications to components that are coated or painted such as structural steel,
vessels, and ducts to name just a few examples. All existing coatings have the potential
of containing lead unless the owner can verify by product literature, manufacturer
certification, sample testing, or other means that the coatings are lead free. Owner
verification that coatings are lead free eliminates the concern in regards to lead
exposure and allows work to proceed in the most efficient manner.
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Emergency Protocol
During an emergency SG Construction Services will make an organized effort to protect
personnel from further injury and to minimize property damage. All corporate resources
can be made available to respond to an emergency. Each supervisor must know what
to do during an emergency in his/her area and must be certain that their employees
understand their roles.
Employees’ Responsibilities
Other than emergency-response groups, employees involved in any emergency greater
than a minor incident are expected to act as follows:
If there is threat of further injury or further exposure to hazardous material, assist in
removing all injured persons if possible, and leave the immediate vicinity.
If there is no threat of further injury or exposure, leave seriously injured personnel where
they are.
Report the emergency immediately by phone by calling (per site plan). State what
happened, the specific location, whether anyone was injured, and your name and phone
number.
Proceed with first aid or attempt to control the incident only if you can do so safely and
have been trained in first aid or the emergency response necessary to control the
incident.
Show the ranking emergency-response officer where the incident occurred, inform him
or her of the hazards associated with the area, provide any other information that will
help avoid further injuries, and do as he or she requests.
Supervisors’ Responsibilities
During an emergency, the supervisor must:
Ensure that those under their supervision are familiar with the plan for the building,
particularly the recommended exit routes and how to report an emergency.
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Render assistance to the person in charge during an emergency, as required.
Maintain familiarity with the shutdown procedures for all equipment used by those under
their supervision.
Know the location and use of all safety equipment in their area.
Keep employees from reentering an evacuated area until reentry is safe.
No Loitering Policy
Employees not involved in the emergency must stay away from the scene and follow
the instructions issued over the public address system or directly from the person in
charge. Employees must not re-enter an area that they have evacuated until notified
that it is safe to return.
Pre-Task Planning Meetings will be reviewed by all employee involved in those task
prior to starting project. Some example for those tasks are as follows:
Crane lifts and rigging operations
Confined Space
Steel Erection/ working from heights
Roof Top Work-penetrations, roofing installation and or repair etc.
Working on or around high tension wires
Demolition
Traffic Control
Scaffolds / Ariel lift work
Working on or around energized equipment or systems
Use of chemical materials
Cutting and capping utilities
Working on or around substations
Working on or around pits
Any respirator type activities
Any use of tar, asphalt kettle or tankers
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