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# Material Handling Hazards: Falling material and struck-by injuries. ## Safe Practices: ➤ Inspect motorized vehicles and mechanized equipment daily or prior to use. ➤ Shut off vehicles and set brakes before manually loading or unloading. ➤ Secure trucks and trailers from movement during loading and unloading operations. ➤ Before unloading, inspect load for shift, displacement or instability. ➤ Do not store material under energized electrical lines or in emergency exit ways. ➤ Keep hand trucks in safe operating condition. - Ensure safe clearance for equipment through aisles, doorways and roadways. ➤ Equip chutes with sideboards of sufficient height to prevent materials from free-falling. ➤ Equip hooks with safety latches when hoisting materials so that slings or load attachments will not slip off the hoist hooks accidentally. ➤ Ensure securing chains, ropes, chokers and slings are adequate for the job. ➤ Ensure no one will be passing under suspended loads. ➤ Prohibit employees from riding on top of any load that can shift, topple otherwise become unstable. ➤ Ensure personnel do not ride in material hoist; post "No Riders Allowed" at the hoist. ➤ Ensure entrances to hoistways are protected with caution gates or bars. ➤ Ensure operators of vehicles on public roads have valid driver licenses. ➤ Ensure cutting tools or tools with sharp edges are placed in closed boxes or containers that are secured in place when tools are carried in passenger compartments of employee transport vehicles. ➤ Ensure safety data sheets are available to employees handling hazardous substances. # Personal Protective Equipment Hazards: Misuse or incorrect use and improper selection of equipment for the hazard can result in an injury or illness. Purpose: Hazards should be abated through engineering or administrative controls first. If those controls are infeasible or not available, then personal protective equipment should be used to put a barrier between you and the hazar…

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# Employer responsibility (cont.) ## Hazard key (cont.) PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT ## Select appropriate equipment Provide appropriate PPE to employees who need protection from the hazards. Select PPE that properly fits workers and ensure equipment is inspected and maintained. Communicate the PPE selection decision to employees. Require that employees use the equipment and use it correctly. Hazards that cannot be eliminated through engineering or administrative controls are the ones to control with PPE. Table 2 matches appropriate personal protective equipment with common workplace hazards. The list is not intended to be exhaustive. ## Train employees Although not required, employers should keep a record of employees who receive PPE training. The record should document the worker's name, the type of training, and the training date. Employees must receive the following information in training: - What PPE is necessary • When PPE must be worn • How to put on, adjust, wear, and remove PPE - The limitations of PPE ● Proper care, maintenance, and useful life of PPE • When to replace worn-out PPE • How to discard contaminated PPE Table 2 <table><tr><th>Body part</th><th>Hazard</th><th>Appropriate PPE</th></tr><tr><td rowspan="4">Eyes and face</td><td>Flying particles or dust</td><td>Safety glasses with side shields, goggles, face shields, sand-blasting helmets</td></tr><tr><td>Molten metal</td><td>Splash goggles, face shields</td></tr><tr><td>Liquid chemicals</td><td>Gas-tight goggles, face shields</td></tr><tr><td>UV or IR light</td><td>Laser-safety lens with appropriate filter</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="4">Head</td><td>Falling or overhead objects</td><td>Hard hat, helmet</td></tr><tr><td>Electrical conductors</td><td>Class B hard hat or helmet</td></tr><tr><td>Power-driven machinery</td><td>Head covering or caps that completely cover hair</td></tr><tr><td>Molten metal</td><td>Heat resistant hood &amp; neck covering</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="5">Feet</td…

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# What is a hazard? A hazard is an existing (or potential) hazardous or unsafe condition or work practice that, by itself or in combination with other conditions, could cause injury, illness, or death to workers, as well as cause property damage. Hazards may exist from • Processes, procedures • Unsafe equipment, machinery, or tools • Unsafe work practices - Any series of actions or operations (manufacturing, equipment, product flow, etc., and handling) that convert raw material into a product - For example damaged tools, unguarded blades or unguarded moving parts, etc. - Allowing untrained workers to perform hazardous tasks, taking unsafe shortcuts, being distracted, working long shifts, etc. The table below describes some common types of hazards. It does not cover all the possible hazards that employees may face or for which personal protective equipment may be required. Some hazards, such as noisy environments or those that may require respirators, must be evaluated with appropriate test equipment to quantify the exposure level when overexposure is suspected. (Hearing and respiratory protection will be covered in future volumes.) <table><tr><th>Hazard Type</th><th>General Description</th><th>Examples</th></tr><tr><td>Impact</td><td>Person can strike an object or be struck by a moving or flying or falling object.</td><td>• movement of machine parts · chips thrown from machines falls from elevation or on the same level</td></tr><tr><td>Penetration</td><td>Person can strike, be struck by, or fall upon an object or tool that would break the skin.</td><td>. sharp edges or protrusions on tools, machines, or in aisles</td></tr><tr><td>Crush or pinch</td><td>An object(s) or machine may crush or pinch a body or body part.</td><td>a falling, rolling, or dropped object that causes crushing injury to hands or feet • press</td></tr><tr><td>Harmful Dust</td><td>Presence of dust that may cause irritation, or breathing or vision difficulty. May also have ignition pot…

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# Select the appropriate protection: <table><tr><th>If work activities involve</th><th>Then use</th></tr><tr><td> carrying or handling materials which could be dropped - packages - objects - parts - heavy tools • other activities where objects might fall onto the feet</td><td>safety shoes/boots with impact protection - steel-toed safety shoes</td></tr><tr><td> skid trucks (manual material handling carts) working around bulk rolls (such as paper rolls) • working around heavy pipes (could potentially roll over employees' feet</td><td>safety shoes/boots with compression protection -steel-toed safety shoes</td></tr><tr><td>• working in areas where sharp objects could be stepped on - nails, tacks, screws - wire - large staples - scrap metal parts</td><td>safety shoes/boots with puncture protection - puncture-resistant soles</td></tr><tr><td>• working on tops of logs</td><td>caulk or other non-slip footwear</td></tr><tr><td> (in construction) working around materials which could - burn, scald - cut - penetrate/puncture</td><td>safety shoes/boots with leather or equivalent firm material (Note: leather provides poor absorption protection.)</td></tr><tr><td>• exposure to hot substances or dangerous chemical spills</td><td>leggings or high boots of leather, rubber, or other suitable material</td></tr></table> ## Some Types of protective foot/leg equipment: <table><tr><th>Type</th><th>Hazard Protection</th><th>Description</th></tr><tr><td>Steel-reinforced Safety Shoes</td><td>protect feet from common machinery hazards: falling objects rolling objects • cuts • punctures</td><td>entire toe box and insole reinforced with steel instep protected by steel, aluminum, or plastic may be designed to insulate against temperature extremes may be equipped with special soles to guard against slip, chemicals, heat, and/or electrical hazards.</td></tr><tr><td>Safety Boots</td><td>more protection from splash or spark hazards or electrical hazards than shoes: chemicals - corrosives, caus…

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# Hazard assessment worksheet: Torso protection (cont.) ## PPE required (cont.) OSHA Oregon OSHA Department of Consumer and Business Services # Hazard assessment worksheet: Eye and face protection Salem Central Office [redacted street address]. NE Salem, OR [redacted postal code] Phone: [redacted phone] Toll-free: [redacted phone] osha.oregon.gov Work task: Date ## Potential hazards - No hazards requiring eye and face protection - Dust, dirt, metal, or wood chips from chipping, grinding, sawing, hammering, and from power tools - Chemical splashes from corrosive substances, hot liquids, and solvents - Objects such as tree limbs, chains, tools, and ropes that swing into the eyes or face - Radiant energy from welding and harmful rays from lasers or other radiant light - Other hazard: ## PPE required - None required - Chemical goggles Face shield - Chemical splash goggles Glasses or goggles with face shield Impact goggles Welding hood Welding helmet Safety glasses with side shields ............... Safety goggles with face shield Welding goggles Other PPE: 440-5871 (07/23/COM)

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# Scaffolding (cont.) <table><tr><th>Falling object protection: In addition to wearing hard-hats, are employees provided with additional protection from falling hand tools, debris, and other small objects through the installation of toe boards, screens, or guardrail systems, or through the erection of debris nets, catch platforms or canopy structures that contain or deflect the falling objects? 1926.451(h)(1)</th><th></th><th></th></tr><tr><td>Additional Requirements: In addition to the applicable requirements of 1926.451(a)- (h), General Requirements...has the employer addressed any additional requirements which are applicable to specific types of scaffolds? 1926.452(a)-(y)</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Aerial lifts: Are aerial lifts designed and constructed in conformance with the applicable requirements of American National Standards for "Vehicle Mounted Elevating and Rotating Work Platforms," ANSI A92.2-1969, including appendix? 1926.453(a)-(b)</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Aerial Lifts (Extensible &amp; Articulating Boom Platforms): Are workers in aerial lifts equipped with standard guard rails and also wearing fall-restraint devices connected to manufacturer suggested tie off points on the boom or basket? 1926.453(b) (2)(v)</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Training Requirements: Are employees who perform work while on a scaffold trained by a person qualified in subject matter to recognize the hazards associated with the type of scaffold being used and in the understanding of procedures to control or minimize those hazards? 1926.454(a)</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Training requirements: Does training address the nature of electrical hazards; fall hazards; falling object hazards; procedures for dealing with electrical hazards; for erecting, maintaining, and disassembling fall protection systems; falling object protection systems; proper use of the scaffold and proper handling of materials on the scaffold; maximum intended load and load carryin…

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# GUIDE FOR WORKING SAFELY WITH SUPPORTED SCAFFOLDS ## Commonly Used Supported Scaffolds Scaffolding provides safety and adds to the efficiency of work. However, unsafe scaffolding can lead to accidents, serious injuries and death. - Frame or Fabricated • Tower/Rolling • Outrigger Scaffold • Tube and Coupler • Bracket Scaffold - Horse Scaffold • Ladder Jack - System Scaffolds # Selected Cal/OSHA Regulations (See Title 8 CA Code of Regulations for all regulations) The company's Code of Safe Practice (COSP) must include safety requirements for erection, use, and dismantling of scaffolds. The company's Injury & Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) must provide information on inspection of scaffolds, correction of hazards found, and training for scaffold erectors, users and dismantlers. For help from Cal/OSHA call 1-[redacted phone] or visit http://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/dosh1.html Selected regulations continued in next page..... SCAFFOLDING ## Hazards From Structural Flaws • Missing/improperly supported base plates Beware of falls and scaffold collapse. CONSULTATION CAL OSHA SERVICE This GUIDE promotes awareness of safe work practices for supported scaffolds and covers: • Types of Commonly Used Supported Scaffolds November 2012 • Selected CAL/OSHA Regulations ## Common Scaffolding Hazards • Common Scaffolding Hazards Individuals exposed to scaffolding hazards include scaffold erectors and dismantlers, personnel working on/under scaffolds, and employees and the general public near scaffolding. Scaffold erectors and dismantlers are at particular risk, since they work on scaffolds before ladders, guardrails, platforms, and planks are completely installed. Common scaffolding hazards are: • Scaffold not tied properly to building • Platform slope exceeds requirement ## Electrical Hazards • Legs not plumb - Safe Work Practices • Braces/runners/cross-bracing not secure - Missing braces/runners and cross-bracing • Some planks overexte…

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# Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Checklist <table><tr><th>General PPE Requirements</th><th>Yes</th><th>No</th><th>Comments</th></tr><tr><td>1. Has a hazard assessment to identify and control physical and health hazards been completed? If not, perform a hazard assessment.</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2. Have engineering and/or administrative controls been applied prior to the use of PPE? If not, apply them first if applicable and appropriate.</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>3. Has appropriate PPE that matches the hazard been identified and provided to employees for use?</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>4. Has the effectiveness of the PPE program been reviewed, updated and evaluated periodically?</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>5. Have employees been trained on the use and care of the PPE?</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>6. Have employees been trained on the limitations of the PPE?</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>7. Is the PPE training documented and kept on file?</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>8. Are supervisors enforcing the use of required PPE?</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>9. Is PPE inspected regularly and properly maintained?</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>10. Is worn and damaged PPE removed from service and replaced?</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>11. When the following type of PPE is necessary, is the employer providing and paying for the PPE as stated by the OSHA standard 1910.132? Metatarsal foot protection - Rubber boots with steel toes Non-specialty-toe footwear (i.e. steel toe shoes/boots) if the employer does not permit it to be worn off the job site Non-prescriptive eye protection Prescriptive eyewear inserts/lenses for full face respirators Goggles and face shields Firefighting PPE (i.e. helmet, boots, gloves, full gear, proximity suits, etc.) Hard hats Hearing protection Welding PPE</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr></t…

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# FALLING OBJECTS Date Posted: 01/30/2024 Each day, countless workplaces are subjected to the risk of falling objects. According to a recent survey conducted by the Center for Construction and Research and Training (CPWR), in 2022, falling/flying objects accounted for approximately 30% of injuries on construction sites. Falling objects from above cause severe injuries and account for fatalities every year. Falling object occur due to: incidents • A lack of hazard communication. • Improper storage of materials. • Improper protection of elevated storage areas. • Not moving or securing loads properly when protective headgear is not worn. • Improper housekeeping. Workers' most common injuries from falling objects are bruises, fractures, strains, and sprains. The objects that commonly fall range from large items such as roof trusses and steel beams to items such as fasteners and small hand tools. Understanding these hazards and implementing effective control measures is crucial in maintaining the safety of workers and bystanders alike. small ## COMMON FALLING OBJECT HAZARDS Tools, materials, and other objects can fall from roofs, cranes, and scaffolds, and even objects falling from lower levels, such as a truck bed or dolly, can lead to injuries. Several factors increase the risk of more severe injuries, including the object's shape and where on the body the person is struck. The height at which the object falls and the weight of the object are also extremely important, with injury severity increasing as the height and weight of the falling object increase. - of Objects during Work at Height: As workers perform tasks at elevated positions, items such • Dislodgement as tiles can be dislodged from a rooftop, causing hazards to those • Falling Objects due to Environmental Factors or Deterioration: Harsh weather conditions can lead to objects like scaffold planks cast off scaffolds in robust winds. Similarly, fixtures ductwork might fall from a ceiling due t…

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# PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Date Posted: 09/03/2016 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is gear that can be worn to help minimize or eliminate injury. It can be worn to help prevent sudden injuries or injuries occur over time. It is very important the user understands the intended purpose of the PPE and verifies that it fits properly. that ## When to Wear PPE • Before you resort to PPE, you should first: • Use administrative controls • Implement Engineering Controls • Use local exhaust or general ventilation vs. a respirator • Control dust with a wet process vs. dry • Install sound reducing devices to mechanical equipment • When these other two means of protection are exhausted you then will need to select the appropriate PPE. - Often times PPE will be used in conjunction with administrative and engineering controls for added protection. ## BASIC TYPES OF PPE Head: Hard hat, welders cap Hearing: Earmuffs, ear plugs or canal caps Face/Eye: Safety glasses, face shield, safety goggles. Hand: Gloves for general use, chemical use, electrical work or hot work. Body: Chaps, leathers, coveralls Foot Protection: Leather boots, Safety toe/steel toe boots Personal Protective Equipment is gear that is worn to help minimize or eliminate injury. It is very important the user understands the intended purpose of the PPE, verifies that the PPE fits properly and is adequate for the work to be performed. Remember: PPE is the last line of defense against a hazard. LEARN MORE ## QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION • Does the PPE you wear to perform your work fit properly and is it in good working condition? What can be done in your work area to improve the use of PPE? • What improvements can be made to reduce the need for PPE? ## PRESENTER TIPS • Pre-read the Toolbox Talk. Your comfort level and confidence will be higher if you know your topic. Discuss related tasks, work areas or events that make the Toolbox Talk relevant to your job site. • Involve the workers …

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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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# Hazard assessment worksheet: Head protection (cont.) ## Potential hazards (cont.) OSHA Oregon OSHA Department of Consumer and Business Services # Hazard assessment worksheet: Foot protection Salem Central Office [redacted street address]. NE Salem, OR [redacted postal code] Phone: [redacted phone] Toll-free: [redacted phone] osha.oregon.gov Work task: Date ## Potential hazards - No hazards requiring foot protection - Heavy objects such as barrels or tools that might roll onto or fall on a worker's feet - Sharp objects such as nails or spikes that could pierce the soles or uppers of ordinary shoes - Molten metal Hot, wet, or slippery surfaces Energized electrical equipment Other hazard: ## PPE required None required Steel toe shoes Boots or shoes metatarsal guards Slip resistant soles Puncture resistant soles Chemical resistant boots Insulated boots or shoes Other PPE: 440-5871 (07/23/COM)

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# Appendix A Eight OSHA standards that protect workers at elevated heights. • General requirements for all types of scaffolding. 29 CFR 1926.451. This standard has eight subsections governing: (a) scaffold capacity; (b) scaffold platform construction; (c) criteria for supported scaffolds (e.g. guys, braces, and poles and frames); (d) criteria for suspension scaffolds (e.g. outrigger beams, cornice hooks, parapet clamps, counterweights and tiebacks), (e) access requirements (e.g. "hook-on ladders shall be position so as not to tip the scaffold,"); (f) scaffold use (e.g. specifications for clearance between scaffolds and power lines, scaffolds must be inspected before each work shift); (g) fall protection requirements (e.g. requirements for personal fall arrest systems and guardrails; and (h) falling object protection (e.g. toe board requirements and criteria). • Fall protection scope/applications/definitions. 29 CFR 1926.501. Prohibits unprotected sides and edges with guardrails, safety nets, or personal fall arrest system. Protects workers in hoist areas, workers near wall openings and holes including skylights, workers near excavation edges, workers toiling near dangerous equipment, workers on the face of formwork or reinforcing steel, workers on roofs, engaged in pre-cast concrete erection. Requires the use of guardrails, fences, barricades and/or personal fall arrest systems in these areas and sets criteria for such equipment. - Fall protection systems criteria and practices. CFR 1926.502. Contains provisions governing guardrail systems, such as required height of guardrails above the working surface; requirements for mid-rails and mesh and screens; requirements for safety nets; requirements for lifelines and lanyards; requirements for personal fall arrest systems; provisions governing warning line systems; control line requirements; requirements for covers for holes in floors, roofs, and other walking/working surfaces; requirements for protection against fa…

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## Why use PPE? (cont.) PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT # Employer responsibility Survey your workplace Conduct a hazard assessment to determine if employees need PPE. OAR [redacted phone](1) requires a written document that certifies that the workplace has been evaluated, the dates of the hazard assessment, ## Table 1 and who performed the evaluation. Hazard assessments should be re-evaluated whenever there are changes to equipment, processes, or chemicals in the workplace. See an example of a hazard assessment in Table 1, below. Another example is our PPE Hazard Assessment and Certification Form. <table><tr><th colspan="4">PPE Hazard Assessment (example)</th></tr><tr><td colspan="2">Department: Building maintenance</td><td colspan="2">Job title: Maintenance specialist</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4">Job duty location: Plant-wide</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4">Analysis performed by: Jada Robinson Date: Dec. 19, 2023</td></tr><tr><td>Activity/tools</td><td>Potential hazards</td><td>Body parts</td><td>PPE required</td></tr><tr><td>Replace glass</td><td>1,7</td><td>c, g, h</td><td>III, VII (cut resistant)</td></tr><tr><td>Remove trash</td><td>7</td><td>C</td><td>III</td></tr><tr><td>Replace light bulbs</td><td>1, 4, 7</td><td>c, h</td><td>III, VII (cloth/leather)</td></tr><tr><td>Welding</td><td>3,7,8</td><td>c, e, f, g, h</td><td>X (welding helmet/lens) IX (fume) X (welding vest) VII (welding gloves)</td></tr></table> ## Hazard key 1. Cut 2. Abrasion 3. Burn 4. Fall 5. Flying object 6. Noise 7. Flying particles 8. Inhalation 9. Slip 10. Splash 11. Other Body part key a. Head b. Face c. Eye(s) d. Ear(s) e. Respiratory f. Trunk g. Arm(s) h. Hand(s) i. Finger(s) j. Leg(s) k. Foot/feet I. Toe(s) m. Other PPE required key I. Hard hat - II. Chemical goggles - III. Safety glasses - IV. Ear plugs V. Ear muffs - VI. Body harness - VII. Gloves (list type) - VIII. Shoes/boots (list type) - IX. Respirator X. Other OSHA Oregon OSHA Departm…