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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

Fire Protection

Learning the location of fire extinguishing equipment and fire alarms in your work areas is important. Do not cover or hide fire protection equipment and fire alarms from view.

No smoking

Sources of ignition, such as cigarettes, matches, portable heating equipment, unguarded light bulbs, etc., are prohibited in areas where explosives, flammable liquids or gases, or other combustibles exist. (i.e., near chemical exhaust outlets, flammable liquid storage areas, sump pump areas, and refueling areas)

Always obey "No Smoking" signs.

Never check for possible natural gas leaks with an open flame.

Flammable liquids shall be kept in approved safety cans for use in small amounts and for transportation. These containers shall be clearly labeled and stored in a separate, protected area.

Refueling a small engine that is running or is hot can be dangerous and should be avoided. Always clean up spills that occur during refueling before re-starting engines.

Rags that contain oils or solvents shall be kept in covered metal containers until they can be safety disposed of.

Gas cans

"I never got this big of a bang from one cigarette," he said crisply.

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