COMPLIANCE INFO - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

APP/SSH P Soil Excavation at California National Guard Armory Lodi, California • To lift the object, the legs are straightened from their bending position. • A worker shall never carry a load that cannot be seen over or around. • When placing an object down, the stance and position are identical to that for lifting. The legs are bent at the knees and the object lowered. When two or more workers are required to handle the same object, coordination is essential to ensure that the load is lifted uniformly and that the weight is equally divided between the individuals carrying the load. When carrying the object, each worker, if possible, shall face the direction in which the object is being carried. In handling bulky or heavy items, the following guidelines shall be followed to avoid injury to the hands and fingers: • A firm grip on the object is essential; leather gloves shall be used if necessary. • The hands and object shall be free of oil, grease, and water that might prevent a firm grip and the fingers shall be kept away from any points that could cause them to be pinched or crushed, especially when setting the object down. • The item shall be inspected for metal slivers,jagged edges, burrs, and rough or slippery surfaces prior to being lifted. 4.6 BIOLOGICAL HAZARDS 4.6.1 Flying Insects Mosquitoes, flies, and gnats pose a nuisance and physical hazard to field personnel. They can cause accidents when they distract workers and can also pose a health threat through the transmission of microorganisms. Perfumes and scented deodorants can attract these insects and will not be worn by field personnel while on site. Insects are more attracted to dark-colored clothing; therefore, light-colored clothing is preferred. However, the possibility of insect-borne diseases and individual susceptibility to allergic reactions caused by insect bites indicate that the use of insect repellants is appropriate. There is also a potential to come in contact with other dangerous insects at the site. These include bees, wasps, hornets, mites, fleas, and spiders. All personnel will perform "checks" on themselves periodically and at the end of the work shift. All insect bites must be reported to the SSHO. Personnel must always be aware of individual reactions to bee stings or insect bites. Should an individual start to have shortness of breath and become covered with hives, that individual may be having an intense allergic reaction. Medical attention must be sought immediately. 4.6.2 Radiation Hazards Non-ionizing radiation sources are present in the form of ultraviolet light from the sun. Prolonged exposure of the skin to the sun's ultraviolet rays, even on overcast days, can result in sunburn. Sunburn can become severe enough to be incapacitating, especially for fair-skinned individuals. Repeated sunburn can eventually cause premature aging of the skin and/or skin cancer. Always wear clothing to reduce the amount of exposed skin and use sun block creams or lotions frequently. 4.6.3 Explosion & Fire Hazards In general, the following items present potential explosion or fire hazards and will be monitored closely as they pertain to the site activity: explosion and fire may result from electrical OTI E 14