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Make sure all combustible scraps, debris, and waste are stored safely and removed from the workplace safely.
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When doing a walk-through of your work area, make sure all pits and floor openings are covered or guarded.
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To ensure safety, get your team together to inspect their personal protective equipment for wear and tear.
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If you have any level changes in your floor, make certain there are warning systems to identify the change in elevation.
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To ensure a safe work environment, keep all aisles and passageways clear.
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Make certain all exits are marked clearly and other doors are not mistaken as an exit.
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Ensure that all ladder rungs are free of grease and oil.
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Make certain all employees are aware of the hazards of faulty or improperly used hand tools.
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Make certain that all machinery with rotating or moving parts are properly guarded.
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Make sure that compressed gas cylinders, valves, couplings, regulators, hoses and apparatus are kept free of oily or greasy substances.
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Be certain that all fan blades operating within 7 feet of the floor have openings no larger than 1 inch.
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Make certain all saws used for ripping are equipped with anti-kickback devices.
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Make sure that while employees have safety locks in use, they keep personal control of those lockout keys.
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Be certain only properly trained and authorized personnel are allowed to use welding, cutting, or brazing equipment.
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To store compressed gas cylinders properly, make certain they will not be damaged by passing objects or people and secured to prevent tipping.
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Be certain that your employees follow the rated load capacity of the hoists you are using.
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Make it a requirement for forklift operators to sound a horn when turning a blind corner.
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Occasionally check your fire sprinkler heads to ensure they are clean and unobstructed.
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Be certain that adequate respiratory equipment is provided for any employees who spray paint.
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Employees shall be instructed that danger signs indicate immediate danger and special precautions are necessary.
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Make certain employees are instructed that caution signs indicate a possible hazard and that they are aware of which precautions should be taken.
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Use safety instruction signs where there is a need for general instructions and suggestions relative to safety measures.
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Be certain to post emergency telephone numbers near telephones, or employee notice boards, and other conspicuous locations where telephones serve as a means of reporting emergencies.
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Workers designated to operate arc welding equipment must be properly instructed and qualified to operate the equipment.
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When arc welding equipment is used, be certain repairs to defects and safety hazards be made only by qualified personnel.
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Where Asbestos is present, establish a written program to reduce excessive employee exposure.
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Be certain to keep an accurate record of all measurements taken to monitor employee exposure to asbestos.
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To ensure Safety records, maintain a record of all measurements of Asbestos for at least thirty years.
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Be certain to conduct tests on automatic sprinkler systems and record the date(s).
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Make an evaluation of the workplace to determine if there are any spaces that meet the definition of permit required confined spaces. If so they must be classified.
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Make certain to have a written Confined Space Program which prevents unauthorized entry into any confined spaces.
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Make certain your Confined Space Program provide for at least one attendant outside the confined space for the duration of entry operations.
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Be certain your Confined Space Program designate the persons who will be authorized entrants, attendants, and entry supervisors as well as those who will test or monitor the atmosphere.
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Make certain to review and revise Confined Space Programs annually to ensure employees are protected from confined space hazards.
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Be certain only designated personnel are permitted to operate a crane.
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Make certain to have a rating chart with clearly legible letters and figures with each crane which is clearly visible to the operator while seated at his control station.
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Keep crane certification records including the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and the crane that was inspected.
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Before traveling a crane with a load, be certain a designated person is responsible for determining and controlling safety.
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Be certain only designated personnel be permitted to operate derrick equipment.
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Be certain to develop and implement a Preventative Maintenance Program based on the derrick manufacturers' recommendations.
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Be certain all dive team members are trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid.
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Make certain all dive team members who are exposed to hyperbaric conditions be trained in diving-related physics and physiology.
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Develop and maintain a safe practice manual containing a copy of the company's policies on safe diving techniques.
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Make certain employees who face a risk of electric shock are trained to distinguish live parts from other parts..
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When lockout/tagout is used with electrical equipment, be certain a qualified person tests circuit elements and electrical parts with test equipment to verify they are de-energized.
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Be certain only qualified persons work on electric circuit parts that have not been de-energized.
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Persons working on energized circuits need to be familiar with personal protective equipment, insulating shielding materials, and insulated tools.
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Make certain only qualified persons perform testing work on electric circuits or equipment.
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Make certain to certify electrical protective equipment has been tested and the date it was tested..
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Make certain to implement an emergency action plan and train sufficient people in the event an evacuation occurs.
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Be certain to instruct employees of the fire hazards of the materials and processes they are exposed to.
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When transferring explosives from one vehicle to another within any jurisdiction (city, county, state or other area) be certain to inform the fire and police departments.
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Be certain that fire extinguishers are examined periodically by a competent person.
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Vehicles transporting explosives shall only be driven by a driver who is familiar with traffic regulations.
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Make certain any warehouse used for storage of blasting agents be under the supervision of a competent person.
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Make certain vehicles transporting blasting agents be driven by a driver in the possession of a valid operator's license.
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Be certain that the servicing, maintenance and testing of fire detection systems are performed by a trained person.
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Make certain to maintain a written policy which establishes the existence of a fire brigade.
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Where using portable fire extinguishers for employee use, provide an educational program for the use of a fire extinguisher and the hazards involved with fire fighting.
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Be certain to train employees designated to inspect, maintain, operate, or repair fixed extinguishing systems and annually review their training to keep them up-to-date.
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Be certain to develop a written Emergency Action Plan to ensure employee safety from fire and other emergencies.
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Develop and review your Fire Prevention Plan with each employee and keep the plan in the workplace for employees to review.
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In the absence of an infirmary or hospital in near proximity to the workplace, be certain to have a person trained to give first aid.
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Be certain to post detailed printed instructions in flood emergencies where there is storage of flammable liquids in tanks that require support foundations and anchorages.
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Make certain to implement and maintain a written Hazard Communication Program.
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Be certain to label each container of hazardous chemicals.
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Make certain that each container of hazardous chemicals is labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the hazardous chemical and appropriate hazard warnings.
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Chemical manufacturers and importers must obtain or develop a material safety data sheet (MSDS) for each hazardous chemical they produce or import.
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Be certain to keep material safety data sheets (MSDS) for hazardous chemicals and make them accessible to employees.
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Provide your employees with training on the methods and observations to detect the presence or release of hazardous chemicals in their work area and the details of the Hazard Communication Program.
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For employees involved in hazardous waste operations, be certain to develop and implement a written Safety and Health Program.
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Inform in writing any person who cleans clothing or equipment of the potentially harmful effects of exposure to lead.
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Where applicable, establish a Lockout/Tagout Program consisting of emergency control procedures, employee training and inspections.
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Be certain to document the procedures of your Lockout/Tagout Program.
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Make certain to provide training to ensure that the Lockout/Tagout program is understood by employees.
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Be certain to provide training for the Lockout/ Tagout Program so employees have the knowledge and skills required for the safe application and removal of the energy controls.
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Be certain that each chain saw placed into initial service be equipped with a chain brake and equipped with a protective device that minimizes chain saw kickback.
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Make certain each gasoline-powered chain saw is equipped with a continuous pressure throttle control system which will stop the chain when pressure on the throttle is released.
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The chain saw shall be fueled at least ten feet from any open flame or other source of ignition.
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Be certain chain saws are started with the chain brake engaged.
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Make certain that chain saw operators be instructed not to use the saw to cut directly overhead.
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Make certain chain saws are shut down and the brake engaged whenever a saw is carried further than fifty feet.
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Make certain man lifts are inspected by a competent person and limit switches are checked weekly.
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Be certain to maintain a certification record of each inspection power presses.
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Make certain that there is continuing competence for inspecting and maintaining power presses.
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In the absence of an infirmary or hospital in near proximity, be certain that an employee is trained to give first aid.
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Make certain to adopt a Hearing Conservation Program whenever employee noise exposure equals or exceeds an eight-hour time-weighted average sound level (TWA) of eighty-five decibels.
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Make certain to notify each employee of noise monitoring that shows exposure of eighty-five decibels or higher.
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Give your employees an opportunity to observe noise measurement activities.
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Be certain to establish an Audiometric Testing Program for employees exposed to noise levels at eight-five decibels or higher.
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Provide employees information on the effects of noise on their hearing and explain both hearing protectors and audiometric testing.
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Be certain to post a copy of the noise standard in the workplace and make a copy available to affected employees or their representatives.
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Be certain to retain Audiometric test records for the duration of the employee's employment.
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Make certain only designated personnel are permitted to operate a crane.
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Be certain to make a monthly inspection and certification of all crane hooks with deformation or cracks.
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Make certain to make a monthly inspection and certification of hoist chains checking for excessive wear, twist, distorted links interfering with proper function and stretch beyond the manufacturers' recommendation.
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Make certain that repairs by welding done to overhead and gantry cranes are done under competent supervision.
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Make certain to evaluate the workplace to determine if hazards are present which require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
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If hazards requiring personal protective equipment (PPE) are present make certain to select the types of PPE that will protect employees from the hazards identified.
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Be certain to keep records of the date(s) of annual maintenance checks to portable fire extinguishers and retain them for a period of one year.
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Make certain that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of a training program.
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Make certain trainees operate powered industrial trucks only under the direct supervision of persons who have the knowledge, training, and experience to train operators and evaluate their competence and where such operation does not endanger the trainee.
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Provide refresher training for powered industrial trucks to ensure that the operator has the knowledge and skills needed to operate the powered industrial truck safely.
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Be certain to perform an evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance is conducted at least once every three years.
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Make a maintenance inspection and test of each powered platform every thirty days or where the work cycle is less than thirty days make an inspection prior to each work cycle.
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Be certain respirators are provided when the equipment is necessary to protect the health of the employee.
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Make certain to provide the respirators which are applicable and suitable for the purpose intended.
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Be certain to establish and implement a written Respiratory Protection Program to ensure that any employee using a respirator voluntarily is medically able to use that respirator, and that the respirator is cleaned, stored, and maintained properly.
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For all fixed fire extinguishing systems, maintain records including the inspection and maintenance dates and a record of the last semi-annual check on the container(s).
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The company should provide cleaning, disinfecting, storage, inspection and repair of respirators used by employees.
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Make certain to provide training prior to requiring the employee to use a respirator in the workplace.
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If the use of respirators are not required by the company, make certain to provide the basic information on respirators in any written or oral format to employees who wear respirators.
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When using a scaffold exceeding fifty feet in height above the base, make certain either the manufacturer erects or supervises the erection of the scaffold or that it is approved by a licensed professional engineer.
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Make certain that no employee may be supported on a ladder unless it is first inspected and checked by a competent person to be in good condition.
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When derrick trucks are used, be certain only persons trained in the operation of the derrick are permitted to operate.
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While work is being performed in a manhole be certain an employee with first-aid training is available for assistance if a safety hazard exists.
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Be certain all employees working around open-surface tank operations are informed of the hazards of their jobs personal protection and first aid procedures.
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Make certain that respirators required at open-surface tank operations are selected by a competent industrial hygienist or a qualified employee.
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Make certain that cutters, welders and their supervisors are suitably trained in the safe operation of their equipment.
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Be certain that first aid can be provided to injured personnel until medical attention can be provided.
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Be certain all electrical equipment has the manufacturers' name, trademark or other descriptive marking clearly identified on the equipment and will withstand weather conditions involved.
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Make certain to keep a record of tests performed on all receptacles, cord sets and cord-and-plug-connected equipment including the last test date.
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Make certain ungrounded portable electric equipment is distinctly marked and not interchangeable with grounded portable electric equipment.
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When sharpening or tensioning of saw blades or cutters, make certain it is done by persons of demonstrated skill in this kind of work.
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Be certain to maintain accident prevention programs for all work sites.
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The company accident prevention program shall provide frequent and regular inspections of the job sites, materials and equipment by competent persons designated by the employer.
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Be certain to use danger signs where an immediate hazard exists.
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Make sure construction areas are posted with legible traffic signs where points of hazards are located.
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When the arc welder or cutter leaves his work for any length of time make certain the power supply switch to the equipment is opened.
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Be certain that any faulty or defective equipment is reported to the supervisor on the work site.
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Where exposure to airborne asbestos exist, make certain the regulated area is marked in a way that minimizes the number of persons within the area and protects persons outside the area.
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Class IV asbestos job site should be conducted by employees trained in the asbestos awareness training program.
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Be certain to implement a respiratory protection program when Asbestos is present.
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Where the use of respirators and protective clothing is required be certain to post warning signs indicating so.
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When using explosives on the work site, be certain the blaster is qualified by training, knowledge, or experience in the field of transporting, storing, handling, and use of explosives.
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When working with explosives, blasters are required to furnish evidence of competency in handling explosives.
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When working with explosives, be certain the blaster has a working knowledge of state and local regulations which pertain to explosives.
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When working with explosives, be certain the blaster keeps an accurate, up-to-date record of explosives, blasting agents, and blasting supplies used in a blast and keep an inventory of all explosives and blasting agents stored on the operation.
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A code of blasting signals shall be posted on one or more places at the operation and all employees shall be required to familiarize themselves with the code and conform to it. Danger signs shall be placed at suitable locations.
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Be certain to keep detailed records of all employee dives.
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Make certain to keep records for each employee dive in which decompression sickness or symptoms are evident.
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When divers are used, make certain there is at least one competent person who is familiar with the compressed air standard.
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When construction loads are placed on a concrete structure, make sure a person is qualified in structural design.
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Make sure only qualified employees are permitted to operate construction equipment and machinery.
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Be certain to conduct an annual inspection of any hoisting machinery by a competent person.
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Be certain cranes are operated by designated operators who have passed an examination.
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Make sure to maintain a record of the dates and results for each hoisting machine and other construction equipment.
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Be certain to maintain a written emergency action plan for each job site.
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Be certain to review the emergency action plan with each employee covered by the plan.
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Be certain to maintain employee medical records for the duration of employment plus thirty years and employee exposure records for thirty years.
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When employees are exposed to toxic substances or harmful physical agents, be certain to notify them when hired and annually of their right of access to these records.
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Make certain that any work on energized control panels is performed by designated employees.
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Be certain the use of vehicles, gin poles, cranes and other equipment in hazardous areas is controlled by designated employees.
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Be certain that structural ramps used for access or egress are designed by a competent person qualified in structural design.
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Make certain that excavations subject to runoff from heavy rains are inspected by a competent person.
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Make sure to maintain an inventory and record of all explosives.
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Make certain that smoking is prohibited and posted as such at or in the vicinity of operations which constitute a fire hazard.
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While welding, cutting or heating operation if fire prevention precautions are not sufficient, make certain additional personnel are assigned to guard against fire.
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During welding, cutting or heating operations, make certain personnel are instructed to anticipate fire hazards and how to use firefighting equipment.
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Where cabinets contain flammable and combustible liquids make certain they are labeled the following: "Flammable, Keep Fire Away".
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Make sure signs prohibiting smoking are posted at all service and refueling areas.
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Be sure to develop and maintain a written Hazard Communication Program for the workplace.
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Be certain that your chemical manufacturers and importers provide a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for each chemical.
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When Material Safety Data Sheets are provided by your supplier, be sure to make them accessible to employees.
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When ear protective devices are required for a job, make sure they are fitted individually by competent persons.
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Make certain the manufacturer's rated capacity on all jacks is legibly marked and not be exceeded.
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Make sure to inspect all ladders for visible defects by a competent person on a regular basis.
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Be certain to provide training by a competent person for each employee using ladders and stairways.
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Make sure that lift-slab operations are designed and planned by a registered professional engineer who has experience in lift-slab operations.
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Be sure only trained and authorized operators will be permitted to operate a powered industrial truck.
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Make sure to comply with the manufacturer's specifications and limitations for all hoists and elevators.
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Be certain all material hoist towers are designed by a licensed professional engineer.
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Exits shall be marked by a sign. Access to exits shall also be marked by visible signs where the exit or way to reach it is not visible to the occupants.
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In the absence of a clinic, hospital or physician near the work site, make sure a person with a valid certificate in first aid training is available at the work site to render first aid.
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Be sure to post the telephone numbers of physicians, hospitals, or ambulances at the work site.
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Make certain only qualified and trained employees operate laser equipment.
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When receiving a package of hazardous material which is marked, labeled or placarded, make sure to retain those markings on the package until the package is cleaned of residue and purged of vapors to remove any potential hazards.
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When using nets at a work site, make sure the mesh size of nets does not exceed six inches by six inches.
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Make sure all nets used at a work site meet accepted performance standards of 17,500 foot-pounds minimum impact resistance as determined and certified by the manufacturers and bear a label of proof test.
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Make sure all employees required to handle poisons, caustics, and other harmful substances be instructed in safe handling and personal protective measures.
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In job site areas where harmful plants or animals are present, make sure employees are instructed on how to avoid injury and first aid procedures to be used in the event of injury.
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Make sure all employees required to handle flammable liquids or toxic materials are instructed in the safe handling of those materials.
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Be certain all employees who are required to enter confined spaces are instructed as to the natures of the hazards involved and the emergency equipment required.
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Make sure scaffolds are designed by a qualified person and constructed in accordance with that design.
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Be sure that scaffold components manufactured by different manufacturers are not modified in order to intermix them unless a competent person determines the resulting scaffold is structurally sound.
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Make sure scaffold components made of dissimilar metals are not used together unless a competent person has determined that galvanic action will not reduce the strength of any component.
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Make sure all ropes used on a work site are inspected for defects by a competent person prior to each work shift and after every occurrence which could affect the rope's conditions.
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Be certain all scaffolds are inspected for visible defects by a competent person before each work shift, and after any occurrence which could affect a scaffold's structural integrity.
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Make sure that scaffolds are not moved horizontally while employees are on them unless they have been designed by a registered professional engineer specifically for such movement for mobile scaffolds.
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Be certain scaffolds are erected, dismantled or altered only under the supervision and direction of a competent, qualified person.
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Make sure that work on scaffolds is prohibited during storms or high winds unless a competent person has determined that it is safe for employees to be on the scaffold and those employees are protected by a personal fall arrest system or wind screens.
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Be sure to provide training by a competent person for each employee using ladders and stairways.
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Be sure to post maximum safe load limits of floors within buildings and structures in pounds per square foot in all storage areas except for floor or slab on grade.
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When working underground, be sure to maintain a check-in/check-out procedure that will ensure that above-ground personnel have an accurate account of employees underground.
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When working underground, be sure employees are instructed in the recognition of hazards associated with underground construction activities.
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When welding, cutting and heating procedures, if a surface is covered by a preservative coating whose flammability is not known, make sure to conduct a test to determine its flammability.
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Be sure to implement a written Assured Equipment Grounding Conductor Program on construction sites covering cord sets, receptacles and equipment connected by cord and plug.
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Covers for boxes shall be permanently marked "High Voltage". The marking shall be on the outside of the box cover and be visible and legible.
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Be sure that portable cables are not operated with splices unless the splices are the permanent molded or vulcanized type.
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Make sure that the voltage of exposed live parts of transformer installations provide warning signs or visible markings on the equipment.
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Make sure that any worker permitted to operate any woodworking machine gets instructions in the hazards of the machine and the safe method of its operation.
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