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3: Hazard Analysis Health and Safety Plan <br />3.4.1 Slip, Trips and Falls <br />Slipping hazards may exist due to uneven terrain, wet or slick surfaces, leaks or spills. Tripping <br />hazards may be present from elevation changes, debris, poor housekeeping or tools and equipment. <br />Some specific hazards may include: climbing/descending ladders, scaffolding, berms or curbing. <br />Collectively, these types of injuries account for nearly. 50 percent of all occupational injuries and <br />accepted disabling claims. Prevention requires attention and alertness on the part of each worker, <br />following and enforcing proper procedures, including good housekeeping practices, and wearing <br />appropriate protective equipment. <br />3.4.2 Housekeeping <br />Personnel shall maintain a clean and orderly work environment. Make sure that all materials stored <br />in tiers are stacked, racked, blocked, interlocked, or secured to prevent sliding, falling, collapse, or <br />overturning. Keep aisles and passageways clear and in good repair to provide for free and safe <br />movement of employees and material-handling equipment. Do not allow materials to accumulate to <br />a degree that it creates a safety or fire hazard. <br />During construction activities, scrap and form lumber with protruding nails and other items shall be <br />kept clear from work areas, passageways, and stairs. Combustible scrap and debris shall be removed <br />at regular intervals. Safe means must be provided to facilitate removal of debris. <br />Containers must be provided for collecting and separating waste, used rags and other debris. <br />Containers used for garbage and other oily flammable or hazardous waste such as caustics, acids, <br />harmless dusts, etc., must be separated and equipped with covers. Garbage and other waste shall be <br />disposed of at frequent and regular intervals. <br />3.4.3 Heavy Equipment <br />Equipment, including earth-moving equipment, drill rigs, or other heavy machinery, will be operated <br />in compliance with the manufacturer's instructions, specifications, and limitations, as well as any <br />applicable regulations. The operator is responsible for inspecting the equipment prior to use each <br />work shift to verify that it is functioning properly and safely. <br />The following precautions should be observed whenever heavy equipment is in use. <br />PPE, including steel-toed boots, safety glasses, high visibility vests, and hard hats must be <br />worn. <br />Personnel must be aware of the location and operation of heavy equipment and take <br />precautions to avoid getting in the way of its operation. Workers must never assume that the <br />equipment operator sees them; eye contact and hand signals should be used to inform the <br />operator of the worker's intent. <br />Personnel should not walk directly in back of, or to the side of, heavy equipment without the <br />operator's knowledge. Workers should avoid entering the swing radius of equipment and be <br />aware of potential pinch points. <br />Nonessential personnel will be kept out of the work area. <br />BROWN AND CALDWELL <br />3-6