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<br /> 2POTENTIAL HAZARDS
<br /> 1. Driving to/leaving Site(cont'd) 1a.CONTACT: 0 Make Sure They See You®
<br /> Severe injury/disability, property Maintain eye contact with on-coming
<br /> damage, monetary loss(insurance vehicles/pedestrians
<br /> premiums,deductibles, loss of Use warning devices(e.g., hand signals, high-
<br /> license/job)caused by collision with or lights, horns etc.)
<br /> struck by other vehicles,obstructions, Proper timing is essential
<br /> pedestrians,animals,etc.
<br /> 1a. Do not perform reconnaissance or inspections while driving.
<br /> Your vehicle should be parked in a safe location when
<br /> viewing or surveying the Site and vicinity
<br /> 1 a. Avoid sudden turns and stops. Don't drive recklessly—be in
<br /> control of vehicle at all times.
<br /> 1 a. In inclement weather,first determine if work can be
<br /> POSTPONED. Otherwise, plan according to weather
<br /> conditions including checking forecast along entirety of travel
<br /> route(especially,for long distances). Reduce speed as road
<br /> conditions warrant. Travelling with winter car equipment, in
<br /> the winter, is strongly recommended(i.e.,shovel,scraper,
<br /> brush, blanket,extra clothing,flashlight, bag of sand). If your
<br /> vehicle has 4-wheel drive, review to operators manual and
<br /> understand operating procedure prior to engaging 4-wheel
<br /> drive. If at any point on your drive weather becomes too
<br /> severe to proceed safely pull over if safe to do so or seek
<br /> nearest cover(e.g.,overpass)
<br /> 1 a. If feeling drowsy or sleepy,do not drive. Pull over in a safe
<br /> place to rest if you experience any signs of drowsiness. Make
<br /> sure to get adequate sleep the night before an early drive.
<br /> 1 a. Never operate a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or
<br /> illegal substances or medications affecting your performance.
<br /> 1 a. Keep your eyes on the road. Do not call or talk on cellular
<br /> phones. Pull over to a safe location if you must answer or
<br /> make a call. (Legal requirement in:CA, CT, DE, D.C., HI, IL,
<br /> LA", MD, NV, NH*, NJ, NM, NY,OK-,OR,TX*,VT,WA,WV
<br /> as of 01/20/15; per www.IIHS.org)
<br /> =Applicable to some drivers,situations or to be implemented in
<br /> 2015
<br /> 1a. When parking, pull-through when possible. If backing is
<br /> required visually inspect area to ensure it is free from
<br /> obstructions prior to backing in and relying solely on mirrors;
<br /> use spotters when available.
<br /> 2. Entering/Exiting Vehicle. 2a. CAUGHT: 2a. Open and close doors slowly. Never put hands or feet in
<br /> Personal injury(broken fingers/hand) between door and vehicle to avoid pinch points.
<br /> while entering or exiting vehicles
<br /> 2b. FALL:
<br /> Personal injury(twisted ankle,deep 2b. When exiting the vehicle make sure your feet are on firm
<br /> contusion,concussion, broken footing and weight is evenly distributed before
<br /> wrist/arm,etc.)from slip/fall on exiting/standing. In inclement weather use hands to support
<br /> uneven or unstable or slippery yourself, by holding the car door and/or steering wheel,when
<br /> surface while exiting/entering vehicle
<br /> exiting the vehicle.
<br /> 2c. CONTACT: 2c. Check both directions for traffic before opening door. Do not
<br /> Severe injury/disability, property exit vehicle if traffic does not permit you to exit safely
<br /> damage, monetary loss(insurance
<br /> premiums,deductibles, loss of 2c. Check anticipated path of door prior to opening, do not open
<br /> license/job)caused by collision with door into any obstructions(e.g., bollards, high curbing)
<br /> or struck by other vehicles,
<br /> obstructions, pedestrians,animals,
<br /> etc.
<br /> ' Each Job or Operation consists of a set of tasks/steps. Be sure to list all the steps needed to perform job.
<br /> z A hazard is a potential danger. Break hazards into six types: Contact-victim is struck by or strikes an object;
<br /> Caught-victim is caught on,caught in or caught between objects;Fall-victim falls to ground or lower level(includes slips and trips);Exertion-excessive strain or stress/ergonomics/lifting
<br /> techniques;Exposure-inhalation/skin hazards;Energy Source—electricity,pressure,compression/tension.
<br /> ' Using the first two columns as a guide,decide what actions or procedures are necessary to eliminate or minimize the risk. List the recommended safe operating procedures. Say exactly what
<br /> needs to be done-such as"use two persons to lift". Avoid general statements such as,"be careful".
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