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## R614-6-4. Industrial Railroads. (cont.) b. On trestles and other places where material is unloaded from side of cars, footwalk can be placed at a distance and part of the floor or walk can be arranged so that it can be lifted to allow metal or other material to fall through. Cable nets or gratings should be provided to prevent employees from falling through openings. 4. Clearance. Standard clearances may not give enough protection where tracks pass doorways or corners of buildings or other places where workers may walk directly onto tracks in front of moving railroad equipment. These locations must be safeguarded with fixed railings or other means that force employees to detour or to become otherwise alerted to the hazard. 5. Crossings. Track crossings shall be reduced to a reasonable minimum and as far as practical shall be away from buildings or their obstructions which may impair visibility. The crossings inside plants shall be equipped with stop signs, blinking light, wig-wags, gates, or other means of effective warning or be protected by a watchperson, switchperson, or other responsible person. 6. Trestles and Highlines. a. Trestles shall be equipped with walks, the outer edge of which shall be at least six (6) feet from the rail. Where practical, the floor of this walk shall extend to within four (4) inches of the ends of the ties. In no case shall the walk be less than 20 inches wide. Each walk shall be equipped with a standard railing and toeboard. b. - All dead-end tracks are to be provided with adequate blocks. Draw bar height is preferable. enforced. 7. Speed limits. Speed limits both for train and vehicular travel inside industrial plants, shall be established and 8. Movement of railroad cars by car movers other than locomotives. a. Car moving equipment, such as continuous cable pullers, winches, or other types of car movers shall have adequate guards to protect the operator, should the cable break. b. The maximum number of cars loaded …

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# Hazard Assessment For PPE (cont.) ## Instructions: (cont.) Option 1 # PPE Hazard Assessment Certification Form *Name of work place: <empty> *Work place address: <empty> *Required for certifying the hazard assessment. Work area(s): <empty> *Assessment conducted by: <empty> *Date of assessment: <empty> Job/Task(s): <empty> Use a separate sheet for each job/task or work area *Required for certifying the hazard assessment. Use a separate sheet for each job/task or work area EYES: Work activities, such as: [ ] abrasive blasting [ ] sanding [ ] chopping [ ] sawing [ ] cutting [ ] grinding [ ] drilling [ ] hammering [ ] welding [ ] punch press operations [ ] other: <empty> Work-related exposure to: [ ] airborne dust [ ] flying particles [ ] blood splashes [ ] hazardous liquid chemicals [ ] intense light [ ] other: <empty> Can hazard be eliminated without the use of PPE? Yes [ ] No [ ] If no, use: [ ] Safety glasses [ ] Side shields [ ] Safety goggles [ ] Dust-tight goggles [ ] Shading/Filter (#<empty>) [ ] Welding shield [ ] Other: <empty> FACE: Work activities, such as: [ ] cleaning [ ] foundry work [ ] welding [ ] siphoning [ ] mixing [ ] painting [ ] pouring molten metal [ ] dip tank operations [ ] other: <empty> Work-related exposure to: [ ] hazardous liquid chemicals [ ] extreme heat/cold [ ] potential irritants: <empty> [ ] other: <empty> Can hazard be eliminated without the use of PPE? Yes [ ] No [ ] If no, use: [ ] Face shield [ ] Shading/Filter (#<empty>) [ ] Welding shield [ ] Other: <empty> HEAD: Work activities, such as: [ ] building maintenance [ ] confined space operations [ ] construction [ ] electrical wiring [ ] walking/walking under catwalks [ ] walking/workng under conveyor belts [ ] walking/workng under crane loads [ ] utility work [ ] other: <empty> Work-related exposure to: [ ] beams [ ] pipes [ ] exposed electrical wiring or components [ ] falling objects [ ] machine parts [ ] other: <empty> Can hazard be eliminated without the us…

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# Head Protection (cont.) <table><tr><th>If exposed to this kind of hazard</th><th>Examples of work place situations</th><th>Use this type of PPE</th></tr><tr><td rowspan="5">falling objects or materials</td><td>working below other workers who are using tools and materials which could fall</td><td rowspan="7">Protective helmet (ANSI-approved Class A, B, or C)</td></tr><tr><td>working around or under conveyor belts which are carrying parts or materials</td></tr><tr><td>working below machinery or processes which might cause material or objects to fall</td></tr><tr><td>working around or under scaffolds or other overhead structures</td></tr><tr><td>working around objects suspended by overhead cranes</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="2">flying or propelled objects</td><td>working around or with machinery, tools, or processes which throw/shoot out particles</td></tr><tr><td>working in roadways while directing traffic</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="2">contact with overhead objects</td><td>working in areas where overhead heights change, or where one must walk/maneuver under low beams or other structures, or under vehicles, equipment</td><td rowspan="2">Protective helmet or Bump cap*</td></tr><tr><td>working in tight spaces</td></tr><tr><td>hair-catching hazard</td><td>working around machinery or in locations where hair can get caught into nip points, revolving shafts, or other moving parts</td><td>1,3 Hair net, hat, or cap that completely covers hair or controls all loose ends</td></tr><tr><td>hair fire hazard</td><td>✰working around machinery or in locations where an employee is exposed to an ignition source and may run into an area containing a combustible/flammable atmosphere if their hair is on fire</td><td>2.3 Hair covering of solid material</td></tr><tr><td>electrical hazards</td><td>working near exposed electrical conductors that could contact the head</td><td>Protective helmet designed to reduce electrical shock hazard (ANSI-approved Class A or B) Make sure headwear has no meta…

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# TABLE 2 HAND SIGNALS FOR BOOM-TYPE CRANES (cont.) ## R 408.[redacted postal code] Blue flag warning. Rule 6338. (1) An employer shall ensure that a locomotive or locomotive crane uses a blue flag, blue light or derailer when either of the following occur: (a) An employee may be endangered by railcars being pushed into an area in which they are working. (b) Loading or unloading railcars, oiling or servicing a railcar, locomotive or locomotive crane. (2) When it is not possible to place a blue flag or blue light at a switch, a blue flag or blue light must be placed at least 50 feet from the end of the last car at both ends of the car or cars. At stub-end tracks a blue flag or blue light is necessary only at the open end. (3) A blue flag and blue light shall be marked with the name of the department placing it. (4) A blue flag or blue light shall not be removed except by the person who places it, except if an employee does not remove his or her blue flag or blue light and cannot be located, his or her supervisor after making a thorough check of the track area in question, in company with an operating man or woman, may remove the blue flag or blue light. (5) Where 2 or more groups are working in the same location, a responsible employee or supervisor from each group shall each place a blue flag or blue light as specified in subrules (1) and (2) of this rule. ## R 408.[redacted postal code] Chip and bark piles. - Rule 6339. (1) Mechanical equipment, steam or compressed air lances shall be used to break down overhangs or arches caused by jamming of chips or bark. (2) Mobile equipment shall not mount a chip or bark pile unless the operator is protected by a rollover protection device. ## SPECIFIC PROVISIONS ## R 408.[redacted postal code] Woodyard unloading. - Rule 6341. (1) Where it is necessary to cut stakes holding logs on railway cars and trucks, the stake on the unloading side shall be partially cut through first and then the binder wire cut on the opp…

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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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# Hand And Arm Protection (cont.) ## Chemical Hazards (cont.) No glove currently available will provide protection against all potential hand hazards, and commonly available glove materials provide only limited protection against many chemicals. (Generally, any "chemical resistant" glove can be used for dry powders.) Therefore, it is important to select the most appropriate glove for a particular application. When selecting gloves for protection against chemical hazards, consider the following: - Choose the most appropriate type for a particular application. - Determine the toxic properties of the chemical(s), in particular the ability of the chemical to cause local effects on the skin and/or to pass through the skin and cause systemic effects. • Determine how long it can be worn. - Make sure employees are able to remove the gloves in such a manner as to prevent skin contamination. - Determine whether the glove can be reused. Read instructions and warnings on chemical container labels and MSDSs before working with any chemical. Recommended glove types are often listed in the section for personal protective equipment. Check with your PPE supplier to make sure the list is current and accurate. ## How long can a glove be used? Chemicals will eventually soak through or "permeate" most glove materials, making them unsafe. The permeation rate measures the length of time it takes a given material (glove) to become saturated by the chemical through absorption. Another term used with chemical hazards is the Breakthrough or Penetration rate, which measures the speed it takes for a given chemical to break through the layer(s) of the glove to contact the skin. Gloves can be used safely for limited time periods if the specific use, thickness, permeation rate, and time are known. Your PPE supplier or the manufacturer can be a good source to assist in determining the specific type of glove material that should be worn for a particular chemical. Work closely with …