Create a safety program for a siding and cladding company

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# OSHA QUICK CARD™ ## Protect Yourself Construction Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) ## Eye and Face Protection - Safety glasses or face shields are worn any time work operations can cause foreign objects to get in the eye. For example, during welding, cutting, grinding, nailing (or when working with concrete and/or harmful chemi- cals or when exposed to flying particles). Wear when exposed to any electrical hazards, including working on energized electrical systems. - Eye and face protectors - select based on anticipated hazards. ## Foot Protection - Construction workers should wear work shoes or boots with slip-resistant and puncture-resistant soles. • Safety-toed footwear is worn to prevent crushed toes when working around heavy equipment or falling objects. - Hand Protection - Gloves should fit snugly. - Workers should wear the right gloves for the job (examples: heavy-duty rubber gloves for concrete work; welding gloves for welding; insulated gloves and sleeves when exposed to electrical hazards). - Head Protection • Wear hard hats where there is a potential for objects falling from above, bumps to the head from fixed objects, or of accidental head contact with electrical hazards. - Hard hats - routinely inspect them for dents, cracks or deterioration; replace after a heavy blow or electrical shock; maintain in good condition. - Hearing Protection - Use earplugs/earmuffs in high noise work areas where chainsaws or heavy equipment are used; clean or replace earplugs regularly. For more complete information: Occupational OSHA Safety and Health Administration U.S. Department of Labor www.osha.gov (800) 321-OSHA OSHA 3260-09N-05

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Preventing Falls CPWR TOOLBOX THE CENTER FOR CONSTRUCTION RESEARCH AND TRAINING TALK From Scaffolding When scaffolds are not upright or used properly, falls can occur. Protecting workers from scaffold- related accidents would prevent many deaths and more than 4,000 injuries each year. ## Here is an Example Willie, a construction worker, fell 20 feet from an unsecured scaffold. He had been helping to install metal frames on the outer wall of a residential building when the accident happened. The leaning scaffold was not tied off and had been moving away from the building while Willie was working. He fell to the ground, hitting his head on the second story, and died. 1. Why did this tragedy happen? How could it have been prevented? 2. Have you ever had an injury due to falling from scaffolding, or have you heard of anyone who has fallen from scaffolding? 3. If so, what happened? ## Preventing Falls from Scaffolding • Provide an access ladder. • Only use scaffold-grade lumber. • Install guardrails and toeboards on all scaffolding 10 or more feet above the ground. • Make sure the scaffold is able to support four times the maximum intended load (including the weight of the scaffold). • Make sure the scaffold is level by using screw jacks on base plates and mudsills. • Keep scaffold within 14 inches of the building. ## What Are We Going to Do Today? What will we do here at the worksite today to prevent injuries from scaffolding? - 1. 2. - 3. ## OSHA REGULATIONS: 1926.451 ©2013, CPWR - The Center for Construction Research and Training. All rights reserved. CPWR is the research, training, and service arm of the Building and Construction Trades Dept., AFL-CIO, and works to reduce or eliminate safety and health hazards construction workers face on the job. Production of this card was supported by Grant OH009762 from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). The contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necess…

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# CHOOSING THE BEST FALL PROTECTION ELIMINATE PASSIVE RESTRAINT ARREST ADMIN Date Posted: 01/27/2024 According to the WA Department of Labor and Industries, Falls account for more than 1/3 of all fatalities in Construction in WA State. (36% between 2018-2022 Labor and Industries). In 2020, nationally, there were 351 fatal falls to a lower level out of 1,008 construction fatalities (BLS data). These fatalities are preventable. Unfortunately, all fall protection methods are not equal, and often when choosing fall protection solutions, many tend to go directly to "tying-off." This is not the best choice as there is a hierarchy of solutions that should always be evaluated - in order-to determine which is the safest, most effective one. Fall hazards are foreseeable, and the best way to prevent falls is to utilize the Hierarchy of Fall Protection. ## ELIMINATE A fall hazard that doesn't exist can't cause an injury, so the best solution is to ensure the risks are eliminated. The first step in the Hierarchy of Fall Protection is elimination. Elimination means finding an approach to a task that does not place a worker in a position where they could be at risk of a fall injury. Hazard elimination is completely removing a hazard via construction or maintenance. It means that the risk of falling has been completely prevented. Example: have a worker use a light bulb changer pole to replace light bulbs rather than have that worker climb a ladder to reach the bulb. ## PASSIVE The second step is Passive protection. Passive protection is generally considered to provide a higher level of safety since the opportunity for error is lesser than using personal protective (PPE). Passive fall prevention includes physical barriers that keep workers away from edges that present fall hazards. equipment Example: Including guardrails or railings along the edge of an upper level that keeps workers away from high-risk edges. The requirements for guardrail systems are found in WAC 296…

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA CAL OSHA DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS California Department of Industrial Relations Division of Occupational Safety and Health Publications Unit # SETTING UP A TAILGATE/TOOLBOX SAFETY MEETING January 2020 Job site tailgate and toolbox safety meetings are brief meetings, proven to prevent accidents, illnesses, and on-the- job injuries by improving the safety culture at your job site. Refer to the referenced Title 8, California Code of Regulations (T8CCR) sections for details on the requirements for these safety meetings. ## Why Have Tailgate/Toolbox Safety Meetings? They are required for the construction (T8CCR Section 1509) and tunneling (T8CCR Section 8406) industries. In addition, all California employers must have an Injury and Illness Prevention Program that includes employee training in safe work practices (T8CCR Section 3203). Tailgate/Toolbox meetings can help reinforce that training. ## What to Talk About? Work practices, machinery, tools, equipment, materials, attitudes, and anything else that may cause or contribute to a work-related accident or illness. Keep the topic relevant to the job or tasks that workers perform. Address existing job site problems by drawing on workers' real-life experiences. Review and discuss: • OSHA Log 300 records. • Findings from safety inspections and accident and near miss investigations, including corrective actions taken. Supervisors or foremen should remind all employees - especially newer ones - of the dangers of working with particular kinds of machinery, tools, equipment, and materials. You should also carefully observe your workplace and employees' work activities for potential safety hazards. For example, if you notice that spills are not being cleaned up promptly, discuss housekeeping policies. If an accident or near-accident occurred at your job site, share the details and corrective actions. Try to answer the following questions at the meeting: • What happened? • Where did …

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# TABLE OF CONTENTS (cont.) ## D. Examples of PPE that employers must provide at no cost to employees. The list below provides examples of PPE items that an employer is required to provide at no cost to employees under the PPE payment rule in complying with an OSHA standard. This table is not intended to be exhaustive. EXAMPLES OF PPE FOR WHICH EMPLOYER PAYMENT IS REQUIRED WHEN USED TO COMPLY WITH AN OSHA STANDARD <table><tr><th>Metatarsal foot protection.</th></tr><tr><td>Special boots for longshoremen working logs.</td></tr><tr><td>Rubber boots with steel toes.</td></tr><tr><td>Shoe covers toe caps and metatarsal guards.</td></tr><tr><td>Non-prescription eye protection.</td></tr><tr><td>Prescription eyewear inserts/lenses for full-facepiece respirators.</td></tr><tr><td>Prescription eyewear inserts/lenses for welding and diving helmets.</td></tr><tr><td>Goggles.</td></tr><tr><td>Face shields.</td></tr><tr><td>Laser safety goggles.</td></tr><tr><td>Firefighting PPE (helmet, gloves, boots, proximity suits, full gear).</td></tr><tr><td>Hard hats / Bump Caps</td></tr><tr><td>Hearing protection.</td></tr><tr><td>Welding PPE.</td></tr><tr><td>Items used in medical/laboratory settings to protect from exposure to infectious agents (aprons, lab coats, goggles, disposable gloves, shoe covers, etc.).</td></tr><tr><td>Items used in medical/laboratory settings to protect from exposure to infectious agents (aprons, lab coats, goggles, disposable gloves, shoe covers, etc.).</td></tr><tr><td>Non-specialty gloves: • Payment is required if they are PPE, such as for protection from dermatitis, severe cuts/abrasions. • Payment is not required if they are only for keeping clean or for cold weather (with no safety or health considerations).</td></tr><tr><td>Rubber sleeves.</td></tr><tr><td>Aluminized gloves.</td></tr><tr><td>Chemical-resistant gloves/aprons/clothing.</td></tr><tr><td>Barrier creams (unless used solely for weather-related protection).</td></tr><tr><td>Rubber insulat…

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# PLANNING AHEAD FOR FALL PROTECTION Date Posted: 02/17/2024 According to the Labor and Industries Department of Safety and Health (DOSH), Falls are the number one serious hazard for workers in most industries that can result in injuries or even death and accounted for 17 fatalities from 2017-2022 in Washington State. From a national perspective and according to statistics published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), there were 351 workplace fatalities in construction nationally due to falls to a lower level in 2020. ## HOW AND WHERE FALLS ARE OCCURRING According to a recent national survey conducted by the BLS: - 17% of the workers who fell were loading and unloading material when the fall occurred. • 13% of the workers who fell were involved in operating, repairing, cleaning, or installing equipment. • 10% of the workers were performing carpentry tasks. • The remaining activities that resulted in falls included painting, welding, roof work, sheet metal work, and bricklaying. The BLS study also asked participants to describe their specific movements during the fall. - 28% percent of the workers who fell said they were climbing up or down from an elevated position or location. • 13% of the workers were walking at the time they fell. • 11% of the workers were stepping from one surface to another. - 10% of the workers were moving backward. Adequate fall protection and equipment use could have prevented most of the fatalities and injuries reported in the BLS study. ## UNSAFE ACTS AND UNSAFE CONDITIONS The risk of falls is virtually present in every single workplace. However, the factors that can lead to a fall vary greatly. Many unsafe acts by employees as well as unsafe conditions, lead to fall incidents. Falls often result from series of contributing factors. They are often the result of multiple dangerous conditions and hazardous actions combined. Because of this, it is essential to look at unsafe conditions and unsafe acts to recognize dange…

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# HEALTH AND SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES Date Posted: 09/09/2016 To provide and maintain a safe and healthy worksite, owners, contractors, employers, supervisors, and workers must accept and follow their own level of responsibility. ## HEALTH AND SAFETY TIPS • Understand and follow the safety program and jobsite work procedures. • Wear appropriate clothing and use all required personal protective equipment. • Not take unnecessary risks and not endanger other workers through practicaljokes or horseplay. • Not use any broken tools or unsafe equipment; unsafe tools and equipment must be removed from service. • Stay off the worksite if impaired by drugs (medical or illegal) or alcohol or allow others to do so. • Refuse - to carry out any work activity that could result in harm to themselves or any other employee. • Maintain good housekeeping conditions • Report all injuries immediately to first aid, the supervisor, or the employer. ## LEARN MORE ## SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES • All workers are familiar with and follow the company safety program. • Workers are properly trained and follow safe jobsite work procedures, and the applicable work and safety regulations. • The jobsite is evaluated and hazards are eliminated. If hazards are not controlled, the employer must develop special work procedures to prevent the risk worker injury or disease. of • Workers wear appropriate clothing and the required personal protective equipment. • Appropriate tools, equipment, and materials are available and used. • Emergency jobsite procedures are developed and made known to workers. ## EMPLOYER RESPONSIBILITIES • Develop, implement, and maintain a safety program designed to prevent injuries and disease in the workplace. • Evaluate worksite hazards and take necessary steps to protect workers • Plan the work to be done, ensuring that the right tools, equipment, and materials are available when needed. • Ensure that supervisors train workers in safe work practice…