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Before moving or positioning a drill rig, conduct a documented pre-task hazard assessment/JSA covering overhead power lines, underground utilities, traffic, pedestrians, ground conditions, suspended loads, blind spots, swing radius, pinch points, and line-of-fire exposures. The source JSA for geotechnical drilling identifies hazards during rig setup, drilling, and moving between boreholes including electrical environment, moving vehicles, buried services, rotating augers, flying debris, contaminated soils, and pinch/cut/strain hazards. A PPE hazard assessment/JHA should evaluate each task step, hazard source, body parts at risk, severity, probability, and risk code so controls can be selected before work starts. [1] [1] [10]

  • Identify overhead electrical hazards before any rig movement or mast positioning. Survey the site, mark power lines, and verify minimum approach distances.
  • Locate and verify underground utilities before positioning the rig. Use plans/locates and hand expose services where necessary before drilling or setting up near buried facilities.
  • Assess traffic and public interface hazards. Establish visible barriers, lane closures, and controlled travel routes where rigs move near vehicles or pedestrians.
  • Evaluate ground stability at each setup and travel location: soil bearing capacity, slopes, soft ground, voids, trenches, recently backfilled areas, shoulders, and weather effects.
  • Identify line-of-fire hazards such as travel path, swing radius, suspended loads, rotating components, pinch points, and areas where loads or equipment could shift, roll, or tip.
  • Review environmental and material hazards including contaminated soils, slurry, drilling additives, dust, and noise.

[6] [1] [1] [5] For risk assessment, use a simple stoplight or matrix approach: identify the task, hazard, who can be harmed, existing controls, and whether residual risk is acceptable. High-risk conditions requiring additional controls or stop-work include uncertain ground bearing capacity, work inside power-line clearance distances, missing utility locates, inadequate visibility, uncontrolled traffic, suspended loads over personnel, defective rigging, or untrained operators/spotters. If unknown contaminants or changing site conditions are encountered, stop work, reassess, and do not resume until controls are updated. [10] [1]

Safe work procedures for moving and positioning drill rigs:

  1. Hold a toolbox talk and pre-move briefing. Review the route, destination, ground conditions, overhead/underground hazards, exclusion zones, communication method, emergency plan, and individual roles.
  2. Inspect the drill rig before movement: steering, brakes, tires or tracks, lights, backup alarm, horn, mirrors/cameras if fitted, mast locks, guards, hydraulic leaks, fire extinguisher, and any travel restraints.
  3. Verify the mast is lowered/secured and all tools, rods, augers, and loose materials are stowed before travel. Never travel with unsecured components.
  4. Walk the route and setup area. Remove obstructions, confirm clearances, and verify the rig will remain outside utility approach limits.
  5. Use a designated spotter whenever visibility is restricted, the rig is reversing, or the operator cannot continuously see the travel path and destination.
  6. Move at controlled speed, keep personnel clear, and stop immediately if visual contact with the spotter is lost or anyone enters the danger zone.
  7. Position the rig on stable, level ground as specified by the manufacturer. Use mats, cribbing, or other ground-bearing controls where needed. Keep clear of edges, excavations, and soft shoulders.
  8. Establish and maintain an exclusion zone around the rig during positioning, mast raising/lowering, rod handling, and any lifting activity. Only essential personnel should enter.
  9. Before drilling or lifting, confirm the rig is properly set, stabilized, and clear of overhead hazards and buried services.

[3] [3] [3] [5] Ground stability is critical because drill rigs have high centers of gravity and can overturn if positioned on weak, sloped, undermined, or uneven ground. Assess bearing capacity and surface condition before entering or setting up. Pay special attention to recently backfilled areas, trench edges, buried voids, wet or thawing soils, culverts, utility corridors, and shoulders near roads. If conditions are questionable, stop and improve the surface with engineered mats, cribbing, or relocation to a safer position. Keep the rig level within manufacturer limits and re-check stability after rain, vibration, or any ground disturbance. [5] [5]

For lifting and rigging associated with drill rig positioning, support equipment, tooling, casing, augers, or ancillary loads, only trained and qualified personnel should rig loads. Determine load weight, center of gravity, sling angles, and equipment capacity before the lift. Inspect slings, shackles, hooks, and attachments before use; verify identification tags and safe working loads; and remove damaged gear from service. Balance and secure the load so it cannot shift, keep hands out of pinch points, use taglines when needed to control movement, and never allow anyone under a suspended load or inside the fall zone. [2] [2] [2] [2]

Exclusion zones must be clearly defined and enforced around the rig and any suspended load. At minimum, include the rig travel path, blind spots, swing radius, mast raise/lower area, rod handling area, and the area beneath and around suspended loads. Barricades, cones, tape, or physical barriers should be used where practical, and only essential workers directly involved in the task should enter. If a person enters the zone unexpectedly, stop movement until the area is clear. [3] [5] [2]

Spotter communication must be standardized before movement begins. Use one designated spotter, agreed hand signals or radio commands, and a positive stop signal understood by everyone. The spotter must wear high-visibility clothing, remain clear of the equipment path, stay visible to the operator at all times, and never place themselves between the rig and a fixed object. If sight or communication is lost, the operator must stop immediately until communication is restored. [3] [3] [3]

Line-of-fire hazards are a major concern during rig moves and setup. Workers can be struck by the rig itself, caught between the rig and fixed objects, hit by swinging or dropped loads, contacted by rotating augers, or exposed to electrical energy if the mast or load encroaches on power lines. Keep workers out of travel paths and pinch points, maintain distance from rotating parts, never stand downhill of a moving rig on a slope, and never position yourself where a shifting load, sliding mat, or sudden equipment movement could trap or strike you. [1] [5] [2]

Electrical safety requires strict control of overhead and nearby energized systems. Survey for power lines before moving or raising the mast, assume lines are energized unless confirmed otherwise, and maintain at least 10 feet clearance from lines up to 50 kV, with greater distances required at higher voltages. If work must occur closer, coordinate with the utility owner to de-energize and ground the lines or implement an alternative safe work plan. If equipment contacts a power line, stay away, keep others away, and treat the equipment as energized until the utility confirms it is safe. [6] [6] [6] [6]

Equipment inspection and maintenance must be completed before use and defects corrected before operation. Inspect the rig and support equipment for structural damage, leaks, loose fasteners, guards, mast condition, hoses, alarms, lights, brakes, steering, tires or tracks, emergency stops, and fire protection. Inspect PPE and rigging gear as well; damaged hard hats, worn slings, defective gloves, and compromised eye or hearing protection must be removed from service and replaced. [3] [3] [11] [7]

Only competent and authorized operators should move or position drill rigs. Operators, spotters, and riggers must be trained for their roles, familiar with the equipment, understand blind spots and danger zones, and know the site-specific hazards and emergency actions. A qualified rigger is required for hoisting tasks in the fall zone, and workers should not perform signaling, rigging, or operating duties unless they have been trained and designated to do so. [2] [6] [2]

Minimum PPE for drill rig moving and positioning should be selected by hazard assessment and typically includes:

  • Hard hat for falling-object, overhead-contact, and electrical-contact hazards.
  • Safety glasses; add goggles or face shield as needed for dust, slurry, flying particles, or chemical splash.
  • High-visibility vest or clothing for work around moving equipment and traffic.
  • Work gloves suited to the task; use cut-resistant, chemical-resistant, or electrically rated gloves where hazards require them.
  • Safety-toe boots with slip-resistant soles; add puncture-resistant soles or metatarsal protection where ground and material hazards justify it.
  • Hearing protection when drilling or when noise levels are elevated.
  • Respiratory protection only when required by exposure assessment and an applicable respiratory protection program.

[4] [11] [3] [11] [8] Emergency procedures should be reviewed in the toolbox talk before work starts. Confirm how to stop work, who calls emergency services, the site address or coordinates, access routes for responders, and the location of first aid, spill kits, fire extinguishers, and rescue equipment. For power-line contact, keep everyone away and notify the utility and emergency services. For tip-over, dropped load, or struck-by incidents, stop all equipment, secure the area, render first aid only when safe to do so, and preserve the scene for investigation. Workers must have authority to stop work whenever conditions become unsafe or controls fail. [2] [6] [1]

For OSHA and drilling-safety compliance, the core expectations are to perform and document hazard assessments, use engineering and administrative controls before relying on PPE, maintain safe clearances from power lines, inspect equipment and rigging before use, keep workers out of suspended-load and equipment danger zones, ensure operators/riggers/spotters are trained and competent, and enforce site-specific safe work procedures. Relevant OSHA construction topics include heavy equipment operation, struck-by prevention, PPE, electrical safety, and crane/rigging requirements when lifting is involved. For drilling operations, also follow the rig manufacturer’s operating manual, company drilling SOPs, utility locate requirements, and any state/local drilling or excavation rules. [9] [7] [2]

A practical toolbox talk closeout message is: no one enters the rig danger zone without permission, no movement without a spotter when visibility is limited, no lift without inspected rigging and a qualified rigger, no setup on questionable ground, and no work inside utility clearance limits unless the hazard has been controlled and authorized.

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[1] Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Guide

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# Option 2 # SAMPLE 1 Job Hazard Analysis for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Assessment Job/task: Mill Operator, Mill operator helper Location: Milling room <table><tr><th>Job/Task Step</th><th>Hazard Type</th><th>Hazard Source</th><th>Body Parts At Risk</th><th>Severity</th><th>Probability</th><th>Risk Code</th><th>Control Method*</th></tr><tr><td>Bridgeport Mill Operator</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>-Insert stock to chuck</td><td>penetration</td><td>moving cutter</td><td>fingers</td><td>I</td><td>с</td><td>1</td><td>Turn off cutter when changing stock</td></tr><tr><td>-Processing material</td><td>impact</td><td>flying metal chips</td><td>eyes, face</td><td>II</td><td>B</td><td>1</td><td>install clear guard and require safety glasses</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>penetration</td><td>moving cutter</td><td>fingers</td><td>I</td><td>с</td><td>1</td><td>install clear cutter guard</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>noise (86 dBA)</td><td>motor/cutter</td><td>ears</td><td>II</td><td>с</td><td>2</td><td>require ear plugs or muffs</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>chemical irritation</td><td>cutting fluid</td><td>hands</td><td>III</td><td>B A</td><td>z</td><td>switch to non-allergenic cutting fluid</td></tr><tr><td>- remove stock</td><td>penetration</td><td>metal shavings attached to stock</td><td>hands</td><td>III</td><td>с</td><td>3</td><td>be attentive to work</td></tr><tr><td>Mill Operator's Helper</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>- bring / take pallet of stock to from the milling machine</td><td>crush</td><td>rolling/falling stock</td><td>feet</td><td>II</td><td>с</td><td>2</td><td>require steel toe shoes</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>crush</td><td>rolling/falling stock</td><td>hands</td><td>III</td><td>B</td><td>z</td><td>wear leather gloves when handling stock by hand</td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td></t…

[2] Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Guide

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# Option 2 ## Job Hazard Analysis Assessment for PPE: Instructions 1. - Conduct a walk through survey of your business. For each job/task step, note the presence of any of the following hazard types (see table below) their sources, and the body parts at risk. Fill out the left side of the hazard assessment form (for help, see samples on p.29-30). Gather all the information you can. • Look at all steps of a job and ask the employee if there are any variations in the job that are infrequently done and that might have missed during your observation. you • - For purposes of the assessment, assume that no PPE is being worn by the affected employees even though they may actually be wearing what they need to do the job safely. - Note all observed hazards. This list does not cover all possible hazards that employees may face or for which personal protective equipment may be required. Noisy environments or those which may require respirators must be evaluated with appropriate test equipment to quantify the exposure level when overexposure is suspected. <table><tr><th>Hazard Type</th><th>General Description of Hazard Type</th></tr><tr><td>Impact</td><td>Person can strike an object or be struck by a moving or flying or falling object.</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></tr><tr><td>Crush or pinch</td><td>An object(s) or machine may crush or pinch a body or body part.</td></tr><tr><td>Harmful Dust</td><td>Presence of dust that may cause irritation, or breathing or vision difficulty. May also have ignition potential.</td></tr><tr><td>Chemical</td><td>Exposure from spills, splashing, or other contact with chemical substances or harmful dusts that could cause illness, irritation, burns, asphyxiation, breathing or vision difficulty, or other toxic health effects. May also have ignition potential.</td></tr><tr><td>Heat</td><td>Exposure to radiant heat sources, splashes or spills…

[3] Toolbox Talk: Overhead Powerlines

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# OVERHEAD POWERLINES DANGER OVERHEAD POWER LINES Date Posted: 05/30/2024 According to the Electrical Safety Foundation, between 2011 and 2020, 39% of all electrically related workplace fatalities were caused by overhead power lines. 53% of all fatal electrical injuries occurred in the Construction industry. The Construction industry has remained the leading source of fatal electrical injuries, with 82, about three times the amount of the second-highest industry. Working with or near power lines can expose workers to electrical hazards, but these dangers can be avoided through safe work practices. Exposure to overhead power line hazards is not limited to employees of electrical utilities-workers in industries like construction and agriculture can also be exposed to them. Accidental contact with live overhead power lines can cause severe injuries and even death. Electricity can jump if equipment or machinery gets too close to powerlines, and fatal injury can be sustained, even without direct contact with a powerline. ## WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF OVERHEAD POWERLINES? - Generally, there are three types of lines: • Transmission lines: Carry more than 69,000 volts of current. Subtransmission lines: Carry from 34,500 volts to 69,000 volts of current. • Distribution lines: Carry less than 34,500 volts of current. ## WHAT ARE COMMON CONSTRUCTION EXPOSURES TO OVERHEAD POWERLINES • Use elevating equipment, like dump trucks, backhoes, or cranes • Carry long conductive objects like piping or ladders. • Work at elevation, from ladders and scaffolds, aerial lifts, or in bucket trucks. ## HAZARDS OF EXPOSURE TO OVERHEAD POWERLINES When workers are near overhead power lines, they may be exposed to hazards that include: • Electric shock Direct contact with live electrical current results in electric shock, which can kill or injure. • Electrocution: Electrocution occurs when a worker receives a powerful enough electric shock to kill. Electrical burns: A person who co…

[4] Tool Box Talk: Personal Protective Equipment

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MIOSHA Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration ## Special points of interest: • Wear Hard Hats, Safety Glasses, and Work Boots on job sites. • Use face shields and goggles when safety glasses are not enough • Wear safety toe foot- wear when feet can be crushed by heavy objects # Tool Box Talk Personal Protective Equipment MIOSHA Construction Safety Standard Part 6. Personal Protective Equipment Employer: Shall provide, at no expense to the employee, the initial issue of personal protective equipment (PPE) and replacement equipment necessary due to reasonable wear and tear required, unless specifically indicated otherwise or other employer/employee agreement specifically requires employees to provide such equipment. Employee: An employee shall wear PPE when prescribed by the MIOSHA rules. ## Head protection (Hard Hat): . Class A hard hat shall be used where a hazard from falling or flying objects or particles or from other harmful contacts or exposures may be present • physically altered, painted, or damaged hard hats shall not be worn • Wear hard hat brim forward • Do not ware baseball hats underneath ## Eye and face protection: - Z87.1 safety glasses shall be used where a hazard exists from flying objects or particles, harmful contacts, such as when using power tools, hammers, and working over head. • An employee who needs corrective lenses where eye protection is required shall be protected by 1 of the following: (a) Spectacles whose protective lenses provide optical correction. (b) Goggles that can be worn over the corrective lenses without disturbing the adjustment of the spectacles. - Use goggles when working around dust, chemicals - Use face shields to protect face from particles, chemicals Face shields do not protect eyes from flying object high impacts, must use Z87.1 safety glasses underneath ## Foot protection: • Employee Provided / Employer must require • ANSI Z41-1999 or ASTM 2412 & 2413 certified footwear mu…

[5] Personal Protective Equipment Hazard Assessment

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# What types of PPE may be necessary? Your hazard assessment should determine if your employees need any of the following types of PPE: - Eye and face protection ◆ Fall protection - Foot protection • Hand/general skin protection - Head protection • Hearing protection • Leg protection ● Personal floatation device • Respiratory protection • Torso/general body protection ## How to do a PPE hazard assessment ## Do a baseline survey to identify workplace hazards A baseline survey is a thorough evaluation of your entire workplace - including work processes, tasks, and equipment - that identifies safety and health hazards. A complete survey will tell you what the hazards are, where they are, and how severe a potential injury could be. ## Suggestions: Use safety data sheets (SDS) to identify chemical hazards. A safety data sheet has detailed information about a hazardous chemical's health effects, its physical and chemical characteristics, and safe handling practices. Review equipment owner and operator manuals to determine the manufacturer's safety warnings and recommended PPE. Conduct a job-hazard analysis (JHA) - a method of identifying, assessing, and controlling hazards associated with specific jobs. A JHA breaks down a job into tasks. You evaluate each task to determine if there is a safer way to do it. A job-hazard analysis works well for jobs with difficult-to-control hazards and jobs with histories of accidents or near misses. JHAS for complex jobs can take a considerable amount of time and expertise to develop. You may want to have a safety professional help you. Have an experienced safety professional survey your workplace with you. 4

[6] Toolbox Talk: Heavy Equipment

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# HEAVY EQUIPMENT (cont.) ## SPOTTERS Worker visibility and visual and verbal communication are essential to keeping workers safe around moving construction equipment. Blind spots can be a significant hazard for workers on the ground where the operator is unable to see them. A spotter, using effective means of communication or hand signals, can help communicate between the operator, workers on the ground, and any pedestrians entering the work zone. Spotters must wear high-visibility clothing, stand clear of equipment, and always be visible to the equipment operator. ## GENERAL SAFETY WHEN OPERATING OR WORKING AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT • Develop a work zone traffic control plan. Indicate travel routes through the site to eliminate (as much as possible) the need for backing equipment or vehicles. • When vehicles or heavy equipment must operate in reverse, ensure they are equipped with an audible backup alarm. • Inspect equipment before operation to ensure all lights and audible alarms work correctly. • Set up the equipment in the work zone so that construction equipment and workers have adequate space to perform the planned tasks. • Use 3-point mounting and dismounting technique off heavy equipment - NEVER JUMP OFF HEAVY EQUIPMENT. • - Establish a "danger zone," the working area where contact could result in personal injury or damage during operations. • Wear high-visibility clothing when working around heavy mobile equipment. • Use predefined and understood hand signals or two-way radios to control movement within the work zone. • Maintain a clear line of sight between the operator and workers. • Use a spotter when heavy equipment is in motion. This requires communication between the operator and workers to maintain safe movement. • Workers - should keep a safe distance from all sides of the heavy equipment while it is in use. • Be aware of the swing radius on specific equipment and, if possible, cordon off the area with barriers or caution tape. • A…

[7] Toolbox Talk: Rigging Safety

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# RIGGING SAFETY Date Published: 05/15/2025 # Rigging Safety It is crucial to properly rig and secure loads as poorly rigged loads may become unbalanced and fall, causing severe consequences. Additionally, rigging hardware may fail under excessive loads, which can also be catastrophic. Certain training and experience are required to rig a load. A qualified rigger is necessary during any hoisting activity used for the assembly or disassembly of a crane. They are also required whenever a worker is engaged in hooking, unhooking, guiding a load, or making an initial connection of a load to a component or structure within the fall zone. Note: Fall zone means the area (including but not limited to the area directly beneath the load) in which it is reasonably foreseeable that partially or completely suspended materials could fall in the event of an accident. ## WHAT IS RIGGING? to Rigging is the process of fastening a load to a lifting device, such as a crane. In order to rig a load properly, riggers need to be able to make calculations determine the weight of the load and the best method to use for rigging it. This may involve using ropes, chains, slings, shackles, lifting attachments, or other equipment. To prevent dangerous movement of the load during transportation, a tagline may be used to control it. Finally, the load will be safely landed. ## RIGGING HAZARDS The following are some hazards with rigging a load: • An improperly rigged load may cause a failure in the rigging equipment and thus cause the load to drop. • Failure to rig the load to its center of gravity may cause the load to be hoisted unlevel, add extra strain to the rigging, and, in some cases, cause the load to fall out of the rigging. • An improperly - rigged load may add strain/force to the load and cause damage to the load. • Hands or fingers can get injured by pinch points when taking up the strain of the rigging or when landing loads. ## GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR RIGGING • Ensur…

[8] IHSA Safety Tool Box talks

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# Sample JSA JSA No. Company Name: ABC Company Work Description: Geotechnical Soils Investigation Start Date: November 19, 2012 Major Equipment: Drill Rig Project Name: Big Project Work Location: Area outside north and south of contractor parking Duration: Approximately 2 weeks Reference Material: Soils Investigation Specification, Bore Hole Location Sketch Trade Groups (Including sub-contractors): Geotechnical Technicians, Labourers, Operating Engineers Job: Department: Prepared By: Supervisor in Charge: To Begin (Date): <table><tr><th>Prepared By:</th><th>Approved By:</th><th>Date Approved:</th></tr><tr><td>Job Steps</td><td>Hazards</td><td>Barriers or Controls</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="4">1. Establish general locations for boreholes during initial site walk-about</td><td>Spray paint or other chemical marking products</td><td>MSDS sheet or consumer product labels</td></tr><tr><td>Electrical environment</td><td>• Have owner/authorized personnel accompany Approved electrically resistant footwear</td></tr><tr><td>Personnel contacting live electrical apparatus</td><td>Safe limits of approach</td></tr><tr><td>Moving vehicles in vicinity</td><td>Reflective safety vest or other clothing Stay within visible barriers when required</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="6">2. Take samples for contaminants at six proposed borehole locations</td><td>Electrical environment</td><td>Have owner/authorized personnel accompany Approved electrically resistant footwear</td></tr><tr><td>Personnel or equipment contacting live electrical apparatus</td><td>Safe limits of approach</td></tr><tr><td>Moving vehicles in vicinity</td><td>Reflective safety vest or other clothing Stay within visible barriers when required</td></tr><tr><td>Contact of underground electrical apparatus</td><td>Excavate by hand only</td></tr><tr><td>Pinches, cuts, strains</td><td>Personnel wear hard hats and gloves Safe lifting practices</td></tr><tr><td>Possible contaminated fill soils</td><td>Approved sampling and handl…

[9] Toolbox Talk: Heavy Equipment

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# HEAVY EQUIPMENT Date Posted: 05/14/2024 Whether it's a tractor, bulldozer, forklift, excavator, paver, milling machine, etc., working around heavy equipment adds a new level of danger to workers. Approximately 75% of construction-related "struck by" and "run over" fatalities involve heavy equipment. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH), struck-by incidents occur when a moving object strikes a worker. These struck-by incidents are a leading cause of death among construction workers. The four most common struck-by hazards are struck by a flying, falling, swinging, or rolling object, both large and small, from vehicles and heavy machinery to rocks, gravel, and tools. Construction workers have two times the risk of struck-by injuries than all other industries. ## CAUSES OF EQUIPMENT-RELATED INJURIES Several conditions can contribute to struck-by injuries and fatalities, including: • Mechanical Hazards - Falling materials and loads. • Equipment operator blind spots. - An operator dismounts and leaves equipment in gear or does not set the brakes or wheel chocks. • Equipment tip-over or rollover. • Equipment or controls not locked out during maintenance. ## ESTABLISH A HEAVY EQUIPMENT "DANGER ZONE" A danger zone is an area surrounding heavy equipment that other workers and personnel should avoid. If someone enters the danger zone while you are operating heavy equipment, stop and ask them to move. Unless it is essential to the task, all personnel should avoid all sides of heavy equipment while it is in use. Danger zones include (but are not limited to): • Blind spots and areas of limited visibility • Rotating machinery • Swing radius • Travel path • Under suspended or overhead loads - Overhead hazards (i.e., overhead utility lines, overhead piping/cable trays, etc.) • Working over or around existing underground facilities • Close proximity of moving equipment ## BE AWARE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS while operating m…

[10] Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Checklist

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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…

[11] OSHA Quick Card: Construction Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

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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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