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PHYSICAL PLANT SAFETY MANUAL


Safety Manual
1st Page

Introduction to Safety

General Work Habits

Clothing & Personal Protective Equipment

Work Area Houskeeping

Asbestos

Hand & Power Tools

Equipment & Machinery

Tag-Out Procedure

Fire Protection

Welding

Compressed Gas Cylinders

Electrical

Construction

Ladders & Scaffolding

Back Safety

Lifting

Vehicle Safety

Work Area Safety Awareness

Emergency Procedures

Off-the-Job Safety

Safety Equipment

Employee Statement

Updated April 2001

Clothing & Personal Protective Equipment

Shoes/Boots Shoes
It is recommended that approved safety shoes be worn to protect your feet.

Hard Hat

Hard Hats
Hard hats shall be worn in all designated areas and construction areas. Visitors are included in this requirement.
Eye Protection Eye Protection
Proper eye protection must be worn when the nature of the operation presents a potential eye or face injury. Examples of these hazards include: Flying objects, dust, hot or splashing metals, harmful rays, caustics or acids.
Gloves Gloves
Appropriate gloves and aprons shall be worn when handling hazardous chemicals and abrasive materials. Gloves should be replaced when the signs of wear are apparent.
Respiratory Equipment Respiratory Equipment
Approved respiratory equipment shall be worn when the worker is exposed to toxic chemicals or dusts, spray painting, or other inhalation hazards.
Jewelry Jewelry
The wearing of rings or other jewelry is not recommended on the job, particularly if working around moving or rotating parts.
Safety Equipment Safety equipment available at the Supply department and the Tool Room is listed at the end of this manual in the chapter titled Safety Equipment.

"I never believed in wearing eye protection," he said blindly.

 

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