Safety Program: Sic Code 1751
Safety Program: Sic Code 1751
Safety Program: Sic Code 1751
CARPENTRY
May, 1994
PREFACE
To The Employer:
If this manual meets the needs of your establishment, it may be used exactly
as written. If you have previously established and are maintaining a safety
program, you can continue to use your program provided that the essential
elements covered in this safety program are also addressed in your program.
Use of all or part of this manual does not relieve employers of their
responsibility to comply with other applicable local, state or federal laws. In
addition, if an employer maintains the OSHA 200 Log to meet federal
requirements, then that will meet the log and summary requirements of the
LES SAF 200 form in Section VI of this program.
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used, then that specific rule should be crossed out or deleted from the
manual. If accidents occur, new safety rules should be developed and
incorporated in Section VII of this manual to prevent their recurrence.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface......................................................................................................3
Table of Contents......................................................................................5
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Section I
Name:
Title: Telephone:
I.1
Signature of CEO/President Date
I.2
Section II.
SAFETY COMMITTEE
Responsibilities
The safety committee will be responsible for assisting management in
communicating procedures for evaluating the effectiveness of control
measures used to protect employees from safety and health hazards in the
workplace.
Meetings
Safety committee meetings are held quarterly and more often if needed and
each committee member will be compensated at his or her hourly wage when
engaged in safety committee activities .
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Management will post the minutes of each meeting (see page 5) in a
conspicuous place and the minutes will be available to all employees.
All safety committee records will be maintained for not less than three
calendar years.
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SAFETY COMMITTEE MINUTES
Members in Attendance
Name Name Name
Comments:
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Section III
Workplace safety and health orientation begins on the first day of initial
employment or job transfer. Each employee has access to a copy of this
safety manual, through his or her supervisor, for review and future reference,
and will be given a personal copy of the safety rules, policies, and procedures
pertaining to his or her job. Supervisors will ask questions of employees and
answer employees' questions to ensure knowledge and understanding of
safety rules, policies, and job-specific procedures described in our workplace
safety program manual.
All employees will be instructed by their supervisors that compliance with the
safety rules described in the workplace safety manual is required.
Job-Specific Training
III.1
Individual employees will be retrained after the occurrence of a work-related
injury caused by an unsafe act or work practice, and when a supervisor
observes employees displaying unsafe acts, practices, or behaviors.
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Section IV
IV.1
FIRST AID INSTRUCTIONS
In all cases requiring emergency medical treatment, immediately call, or have a co-
worker call, to request
emergency medical assistance.
WOUNDS:
BROKEN BONES:
Thermal (Heat)
• Rinse the burned area, without scrubbing it, and immerse it in cold
water; do not use ice water.
• Blot dry the area and cover it using sterile gauze or a clean cloth.
Chemical
• Flush the exposed area with cool water immediately for 15 to 20
minutes.
EYE INJURY:
Small particles
• Do not rub your eyes.
• Use the corner of a soft clean cloth to draw particles out, or hold the
eyelids open and flush the eyes continuously with water.
Large or stuck particles
• If a particle is stuck in the eye, do not attempt to remove it.
• Cover both eyes with bandage.
Chemical
• Immediately irrigate the eyes and under the eyelids, with water, for 30
minutes.
HEAT EXHAUSTION:
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• Give the victim "sips" of cool water.
• Make the victim lie down in a cooler place with the feet raised.
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Section V
ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION
• Identify and interview each witness and any other person who might
provide clues to the accident's causes.
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ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION REPORT
REPORT #
COMPANY: ADDRESS:
10. Was personal protective equipment required? [ ] yes [ ] no Was it provided? [ ] yes [ ]
no
Was it being used? [ ] yes [ ] no If "no", explain.
11. Witness(es):
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION
REPORT
(Item 7) Nature of Injury: Describe the injury, e.g., strain, sprain, cut, burn,
fracture. Injury Type: First aid -injury resulted in minor injury/treated on
premises; Medical - injury treated off premises by physician; Lost time -injured
missed more than one day of work; No Injury - no injury, near-miss type of
incident. Part of the Body: Part of the body directly affected, e.g., foot, arm,
hand, head.
(Item 12) Safety training provided: Was any safety training provided to
the injured related to the work activity being performed?
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(Item 16) Follow-up: Once the investigation is complete, the safety
coordinator shall review and follow-up the investigation to ensure that
corrective actions recommended by the safety committee and approved by
the employer are taken, and control measures have been implemented.
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Section VI
RECORDKEEPING PROCEDURES
Recordkeeping Procedures
The safety coordinator will control and maintain all employee accident and
injury records. Records are maintained for a minimum of three (3) years and
include:
• Log & Summary of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses LES SAF 200, see
page 2.
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notice of injury
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saf 200
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Section VII
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SAFETY RULES, POLICIES, AND PROCEDURES
The safety rules contained on these pages have been prepared to protect you
in your daily work. Employees are to follow these rules, review them often
and use good common sense in carrying out assigned duties.
ALL EMPLOYEES
ELECTRICAL POWERED TOOLS................................................................2
GARAGE DOORS......................................................................................2
HAND TOOLS..........................................................................................3
Chisels...........................................................................................3
Clamps..........................................................................................3
Files/rasps......................................................................................3
Hammers.......................................................................................4
Knives/Sharp instruments..............................................................4
Pliers..............................................................................................4
Saws..............................................................................................4
Screwdrivers..................................................................................5
Snips..............................................................................................5
Vises..............................................................................................5
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS.........................................................................6
HOUSEKEEPING.......................................................................................6
LADDERS AND STEP LADDERS................................................................6
LIFTING PROCEDURES.............................................................................8
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.......................................................8
PNEUMATIC TOOLS..................................................................................8
POWDER ACTUATED TOOLS..................................................................10
SCAFFOLDING.......................................................................................10
STAIRWAYS, FLOORS AND WALL OPENINGS...........................................11
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ELECTRICAL POWERED TOOLS
1. Do not use power equipment or tools on which you have not been
trained.
2. Keep power cords away from the path of drills, saws, vacuum cleaners,
floor polishers, mowers, slicers, knives, grinders, irons and presses.
3. Do not carry plugged-in equipment or tools with your finger on the
switch.
4. Do not carry equipment or tools by the cord.
5. Disconnect the tool from the outlet by pulling on the plug, not the cord.
6. Turn the tool off before plugging or unplugging it.
7. Do not leave tools that are "On" unattended.
8. Do not handle or operate electrical tools when your hands are wet or
when you are standing on wet floors.
9. Do not operate spark inducing tools such as grinders, drills or saws near
containers labeled "Flammable" or in an explosive atmosphere such as a
paint spraybooth.
10. Turn off electrical tools and disconnect the power source from the outlet
before attempting repairs or service work. Tag the tool "Out of Service."
11. Do not connect multiple electrical tools into a single outlet.
12. Do not run extension cords through doorways, through holes in ceilings,
walls or floors.
13. Do not drive over, drag, step on or place objects on a cord.
14. Do not operate a power hand tool or portable appliance with a two-
pronged adapter or a two-conductor extension cord.
15. Do not use a power hand tool while wearing wet cotton gloves or wet
leather gloves.
16. Never operate electrical equipment barefooted. Wear rubber-soled or
insulated work boots.
17. Do not operate a power hand tool or portable appliance while holding a
part of the metal casing or holding the extension cord in your hand.
Hold all portable power tools by the plastic hand grips or other
nonconductive areas designed for gripping purposes.
18. Do not operate a power hand tool or portable appliance that has a
frayed, worn, cut, improperly spliced or damaged power cord.
19. Do not operate a power hand tool or portable appliance if the ground
pin from the three pronged power plug is missing or has been removed.
GARAGE DOORS
1. Do not use undersized rods or other improvised tools to wind garage
door springs.
2. Engage garage door lock in the "locked" position before winding the
springs.
3. Do not attempt to adjust winding cones or bars when the garage door is
in the full open position.
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HAND TOOLS
1. Use tied-off containers to keep tools from falling off of scaffolds and
other elevated work platforms.
2. Keep the blades of all cutting tools sharp.
3. Carry all sharp tools in sheaths or holsters.
4. Tag worn, damaged or defective tools "Out of Service" and do not use
them.
5. Do not use a tool if its handle has splinters, burrs, cracks, splits or if the
head of the tool is loose.
6. Do not use impact tools such as hammers, chisels, punches or steel
stakes that have mushroomed heads.
7. When handing a tool to another person, direct sharp points and cutting
edges away from yourself and the other person.
8. Do not chop at heights above your head when working with a hand axe.
9. Do not carry sharp or pointed hand tools such as screwdrivers, scribes,
aviation snips, scrapers, chisels or files in your pocket unless the tool or
pocket is sheathed.
10. Do not perform "make-shift" repairs to tools.
11. Do not use "cheaters" on load binders or "boomers."
12. Do not carry tools in your hand when climbing. Carry tools in tool belts
or hoist the tools to the work area with a hand line.
13. Do not throw tools from one location to another, from one employee to
another, from scaffolds or other elevated platforms.
Chisels
1. Keep the cutting edge of the chisel sharp.
2. Do not use chisels with damaged striking ferrules.
3. Hold a chisel with a tool holder if possible.
4. Clamp a small workpiece in a vise and chip towards the stationary jaw
when working with a chisel.
Clamps
1. Do not use the C-clamp for hoisting materials.
2. Do not use the C-clamp as a permanent fastening device.
Files/Rasps
1. Do not use a file as a pry bar, hammer, screwdriver or chisel.
2. When using a file or a rasp, grasp the handle in one hand and the toe of
the file in the other.
3. Do not hammer on a file.
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Hammers
1. Use a claw hammer for pulling nails and driving nails.
2. Do not strike nails or other objects with the cheek of the hammer.
3. Do not strike a hardened steel surface, such as a cold chisel, with a claw
hammer.
4. Do not strike one hammer against another hammer.
5. Do not use a hammer if your hands are oily, greasy or wet.
6. Do not use a hammer as a wedge, a pry bar or for pulling large spikes.
7. Use only a sledge-type hammer on a striking face wrench.
Knives/Sharp instruments
1. When handling knife blades and other cutting tools, direct sharp points
and edges away from you.
2. Store knives in knife blocks or in sheaths after use.
3. Do not use knives with dull blades.
4. Do not use honing steels that do not have disc guards.
5. Do not attempt to catch a falling knife.
6. Use knives for the operation for which they are named.
7. Do not use knives with broken or loose handles.
8. Do not use knives as screwdrivers, pry bars, can openers or ice picks.
9. Do not pick up knives by their blades.
10. Carry knives with their tips pointed towards the floor.
Pliers
1. Do not attempt to force pliers by using a hammer on them.
2. Do not slip a pipe over the handles of pliers to increase leverage.
3. Use pliers with insulated handles for electrical work.
4. Do not use pliers that are cracked, broken or sprung.
5. When using diagonal cutting pliers, shield the loose pieces of cut
material from flying into the air by using a cloth or your gloved hand.
Saws
1. Do not use an adjustable blade saw such as a hacksaw, coping saw,
keyhole saw or bow saw, if the blade is not taut.
2. Do not use a saw that has dull saw blades.
3. Keep hands and fingers away from the saw blade while using the saw.
4. Do not carry a saw by the blade.
5. When using a hand saw, hold the workpiece firmly against the work
table.
6. Do not use wood-working equipment such as circular saws, radial saws
or jointers if they do not have guards on the saw blade.
7. Keep control of saws by decreasing downward pressure at the end of the
stroke.
8. When operating scroll saws, stop the machine before removing scrap
pieces from the table.
9. Clamp work when using a hole saw.
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Screwdrivers
1. Always match the size and type of screwdriver blade to fit the head of
the screw.
2. Do not hold the workpiece against your body while using a screwdriver.
3. Do not put your fingers near the blade of the screwdriver when
tightening a screw.
4. Use an awl, drill or a nail to make a starting hole for screws.
5. Do not force a screwdriver by using a hammer or pliers on it.
6. Do not use a screwdriver as a punch, chisel, pry bar or nail puller.
7. Use a screwdriver that has an insulated handle for electrical work.
8. Do not use a screwdriver if your hands are wet, oily or greasy.
9. Do not use a screwdriver to test the charge of a battery.
10. When using a spiral ratchet screwdriver, push down firmly and slowly.
Snips
1. Wear safety glasses or safety goggles when using snips to cut materials.
2. Wear work gloves when cutting materials with snips.
3. Do not use straight cut snips to cut curves.
4. Keep the blade aligned by tightening the nut and bolt on the snips.
5. Do not use snips as a hammer, screwdriver or pry bar.
6. Use the locking clip on the snips after use.
Vises
1. When clamping a long workpiece in a vise, support the far end of the
workpiece by using an adjustable pipe stand, saw horse or box.
2. Position the workpiece in the vise so that the entire face of the jaw
supports the workpiece.
3. Do not use a vise that has worn or broken jaw inserts, or has cracks or
fractures in the body of the vise.
4. Do not slip a pipe over the handle of a vise to gain extra leverage.
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HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
1. Follow the instructions on the label and in the corresponding Material
Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for each chemical product used in your
workplace.
2. Do not use chemicals from unlabeled containers and unmarked
cylinders.
HOUSEKEEPING
1. Do not place material such as boxes or trash in walkways and
passageways.
2. Sweep up shavings from around equipment such as drill presses, lathes
or planers by using a broom and a dust pan.
3. Do not block or obstruct stairwells, exits or accesses to safety and
emergency equipment such as fire extinguishers or fire alarms.
4. Keep walking surfaces of elevated working platforms, such as scaffolds,
clear of tools and materials that are not being used.
5. Remove protruding nails or bend them down into the lumber by using a
claw hammer.
6. Return tools to their storage places after use.
7. Do not use gasoline for cleaning purposes.
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15. Do not try to "walk" a ladder by rocking it. Climb down the ladder, and
then move it.
16. Do not use a ladder as a horizontal platform.
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LIFTING PROCEDURES
1. Plan the move before lifting; remove obstructions from your chosen
pathway.
2. Test the weight of the load before lifting by pushing the load along its
resting surface.
3. If the load is too heavy or bulky, use lifting and carrying aids such as
hand trucks, dollies, pallet jacks and carts, or get assistance from a co-
worker.
4. If assistance is required to perform a lift, coordinate and communicate
your movements with those of your co-worker.
5. Position your feet 6 to 12 inches apart with one foot slightly in front of
the other.
6. Face the load.
7. Bend at the knees, not at the back.
8. Keep your back straight.
9. Get a firm grip on the object with your hands and fingers. Use handles
when present.
10. Never lift anything if your hands are greasy or wet.
11. Wear protective gloves when lifting objects with sharp corners or jagged
edges.
12. Hold objects as close to your body as possible.
13. Perform lifting movements smoothly and gradually; do not jerk the load.
14. If you must change direction while lifting or carrying the load, pivot your
feet and turn your entire body. Do not twist at the waist.
15. Set down objects in the same manner as you picked them up, except in
reverse.
16. Do not lift an object from the floor to a level above your waist in one
motion. Set the load down on a table or bench and then adjust your
grip before lifting it higher.
17. Slide materials to the end of the tailgate before attempting to lift them
off of a pick-up truck. Do not lift over the walls or tailgate of the truck
bed.
PNEUMATIC TOOLS
1. Do not point a compressed air hose at bystanders or use it to clean your
clothing.
2. Do not use tools that have handles with burrs or cracks.
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3. Do not use compressors if their belt guards are missing. Replace belt
guards before use.
4. Turn the tool "off" and let it come to a complete stop before leaving it
unattended.
5. Disconnect the tool from the air line before making any adjustments or
repairs to the tool.
6. Engage positive locks on hoses and attachments before use.
7. Shut off pressure valve and disconnect air line when not in use.
8. Tag damaged or defective pneumatic tools "Out of Service" to prevent
usage of the tool by other employees.
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POWDER ACTUATED TOOLS
1. Only employer authorized personnel, with a valid certification card may
operate powder actuated tools.
2. Wear safety glasses, goggles or face shields when operating powder
actuated tools.
3. Wear ear plugs or ear muffs when making fastenings.
4. Do not permit bystanders in the area when using a powder actuated
tool.
5. Do not load tool until ready to make a fastening.
6. Keep tool pointed in a safe direction (away from personnel).
7. Post a sign alerting co-workers that a powder actuated tool is being
used.
8. After use, lock powder actuated tools and powder loads in a container
and store in a safe place such as a locker or the trunk of a car.
SCAFFOLDING
1. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when erecting the scaffold.
2. Do not work on scaffolds outside during stormy or windy weather.
3. Do not climb on scaffolds that wobble or lean to one side.
4. Initially inspect scaffold prior to mounting. Do not use a scaffold if any
pulley, block, hook or fitting is visibly worn, cracked, rusted or otherwise
damaged. Do not use a scaffold if any rope is frayed, torn or visibly
damaged.
5. Do not use any scaffold tagged "Out of Service."
6. Do not use unstable objects such as barrels, boxes, loose brick or
concrete blocks to support scaffolds or planks.
7. Do not use a scaffold unless guardrails and all flooring are in place.
8. Level the scaffold after each move. Do not extend adjusting leg screws
more than 12 inches.
9. Do not walk or work beneath a scaffold unless a wire mesh has been
installed between the midrail and the toeboard or planking.
10. Use safety belts and lanyards when working from scaffolds that are
higher than 10 feet and that do not have top and mid-guard rails.
11. Do not climb the cross braces for access to the scaffold. Use a ladder.
12. Do not jump from, to, or between scaffolding.
13. Do not slide down cables, ropes or guys used for bracing.
14. Keep both feet on the decking. Do not sit or climb on the guardrails.
15. Do not lean out from the scaffold. Do not rock the scaffold.
16. Keep the scaffold free of scraps, loose tools, tangled lines and other
obstructions.
17. Do not throw anything "overboard" unless a spotter is available. Use
debris chutes or lower things by hoist or by hand.
18. Do not move a mobile scaffold with anyone on the scaffold.
19. Lock and chock wheels on rolling scaffolds before using.
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STAIRWAYS, FLOORS AND OPENINGS
1. Do not work on open sided floors, elevated walkways or elevated
platforms if there are no guardrails in place.
2. Stand clear of floor openings if guardrails or covers are removed or
displaced.
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