General Safety Chapter

Hearing Protectors

Hearing Conservation

• What are the effects of noise?

• Is hearing loss painful?

• When should I wear hearing protection?

Confined Space Safety

• Do not enter confined space without training

• Your company must develop a safe entry program for confined spaces

• At a minimum, employers should comply with OSHA’s General Industry standard

Fire Protection

• Why is the risk of fire increased on a construction site?

Fire Protection: Handling Flammable Liquids

• Portable Containers– Storage containers– Storage quantities

• Bulk Containers– Electrical grounding– Bonding during transfer– Self closing valves

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Fire Extinguishers

• What type of fire extinguishers should be used?

• How many extinguishers should be available?

• How often should extinguishers be inspected?

Routes of Exit

Slips, Trips, and Falls

• Why is this a risk?

• How can I reduce this risk?

Personal Protective Equipment(PPE)

• When should I use PPE?• Evaluate in this order:

1. Engineering controls

2. Workpractice changes

3. Assess hazard and choose PPE

What Types of PPE to Use?

• Hearing protection• Respiratory protection

(may require a respiratoryprotection program)

• Hard hats• Safety eyewear• Safety Shoes• Gloves• Fall protection devices

Hazard Communication

• What does OSHA mean by “Hazard Communication”

• What are common hazardous materials on construction sites?

Where Do I Go to Find Hazard Information

What Training Should I Have?

• HazCom program overview

• What hazardous materials are on-site?

• Where they are stored?

• How I should handle these materials?