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

Safety Equipment

Various items are used to protect the body from physical harm. The following items are available from the Physical Plant Supply Gate or Shop Tool Room.

Supply

Respirators and cartridges (for dusts and chemicals)
Respirator disinfectant
Hardhat suspensions, winterliners, and accessory clips
Goggles (for dust and chemicals)
Goggle replacement lenses
"Plano" safety glasses
"Plano" safety glass replacement lenses (clear & tinted)
Safety glasses, sideshield (plastic & wire screen)
Safety glasses, pocket cases
Safety glasses, de-fogging liquid
Hearing protection, plugs (disposable)
Gloves

For light & heavy-duty general use, welding, chemicals, and irritant materials.
(To obtain gloves, contact your supervisor.)

Tool Room

Goggles
Faceshields
Hardhats (including earmuffs)
Respirator facepieces (get cartridges from Supply)
Hearing muffs
Rainsuits
Rubber boots
Lifeline, harness, rope-grab device
Personal combustible gas monitor

Special personal protective equipment needs should be directed to your Supervisor.