Area Preparation Employee Physically inspect work areas prior to start of Protection work Slips, trips, falls, Follow good housekeeping practices: create uneven surfaces walkways Assure materials & debris do not block traffic Keep work areas clean & neat, free from rubbish & debris Watch where you walk. Be cognizant of your own safe work practices as well as those of your co-workers Be careful on slopes or wet/muddy areas Flagmen will be utilized as required for roadway traffic Appropriate warning signs will be posted BNL to be notified prior to road & sidewalk closing General Site Unauthorized Guard against unauthorized access to Security access by BNL excavation by erecting fencing around the populous work area. Protect BNL Populous Working outdoors Heat Stress, Drink plenty of water, and electrolyte drinks Sunburn, as needed. Dehydration, Wear light-colored, cotton clothing. Slow down work rate and increase breaks in hot weather. Use sunscreen. Use Bug Repellant Chiggers & Ticks General Material Ergonomic Injury Use proper lifting methods, including team Lifting/Handling Impact Injury lifting when necessary. (Less Than 80 lbs) Use mechanical equipment whenever Back possible. pulls, Lift with legs, keep loads close to body, sprains & strains, while picking up loads. lacerations don’t twist Wear cut-resistant work gloves whenever materials are being handled.
Area Preparation Employee Protection Slips, trips, falls, uneven surfaces Physically inspect work areas prior to start of work Follow good housekeeping practices: create walkways Assure materials & debris do not block traffic Keep work areas clean & neat, free from rubbish & debris Watch where you walk. Be cognizant of your own safe work practices as well as those of your co-workers Be careful on slopes or wet/muddy areas Flagmen will be utilized as required for roadway traffic Appropriate warning signs will be posted BNL to be notified prior to road & sidewalk closing General Site Security Unauthorized access by BNL populous Guard against unauthorized access to excavation by erecting fencing around the work area. Protect BNL Populous Working outdoors Heat Stress, Sunburn, Dehydration, Chiggers & Ticks Drink plenty of water, and electrolyte drinks as needed. Wear light-colored, cotton clothing. Slow down work rate and increase breaks in hot weather. Use sunscreen. Use Bug Repellant General Material Lifting/Handling Ergonomic Injury Impact Injury Back pulls, sprains & strains, lacerations Use proper lifting methods, including team lifting when necessary. (Less Than 80 lbs) Use mechanical equipment whenever possible. Lift with legs, keep loads close to body, don’t twist while picking up loads. Wear cut-resistant work gloves whenever materials are being handled.
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