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A=COM <br /> 4.6.1 Keep tools and strand devices clean and in good repair to prevent failure. <br /> 4.6.2 Do not permit employees to stand in line or directly over the jacking equipment during tensioning <br /> operations. Provide signs and barriers to prevent employees from working behind the jack. Shield <br /> all jacking equipment and attachment pieces to protect the workers performing the stressing <br /> operations. <br /> 4.6.3 Carefully stack stressed members on a level base. <br /> 4.6.4 Pre-stressed girders and beams are often unstable when tipped; brace during transportation and <br /> handle in such a way to keep the member upright. <br /> 4.6.5 Handle stressed members at pick points specifically designated on the manufacturer's drawings, <br /> and with the lifting devices recommended by the manufacturer or the engineer in charge. <br /> 4.6.6 Do not allow personnel under stressed members during lifting and erection. <br /> 4.6.7 Keep anchor(s)turned up close to the anchor plate during jacking operations of any tensioning <br /> element(s). <br /> 4.6.8 Frequently inspect pulling heads, bolts, and hydraulic rams for indication of fatigue, and the threads <br /> on bolts and nuts for diminishing cross section. <br /> 4.7 Pre-Cast Concrete and Tilt-Up Operations <br /> 4.7.1 Do not permit employees under pre-cast walls, panels, or sections while they are being lifted or <br /> tilted into position. <br /> 4.7.2 Use properly attached tag lines, especially if the load is to be lifted and moved into place. <br /> 4.7.3 Adequately brace pre-cast walls or vertical concrete panels during construction. <br /> 4.7.4 Securely attach braces or shores to the concrete member. <br /> 4.7.5 Confirm lifting inserts on or in tilt-up pre-cast concrete members are capable of supporting at least <br /> two(2)times the maximum intended load applied or transmitted to them. <br /> 4.7.6 Confirm lifting hardware can support at least five(5)times the maximum intended load applied or <br /> transmitted to the lifting hardware. <br /> 4.8 Masonry Work <br /> 4.8.1 Handle and store masonry building materials in accordance with AECOM procedures for material <br /> handling; scaffolds for masonry construction shall be built in accordance with the AECOM <br /> procedures for scaffolding. <br /> 4.8.2 Equip power saws for cutting brick or stone with dust collectors or wet cutting methods to control <br /> dust.The exhausted dust will be directed away from vehicle or personnel traffic. If brick, stone, or <br /> mortar contains more than 1 percent crystalline silica, respirators may be required until air sampling <br /> determines that the task does not constitute a potential respiratory hazard. <br /> 4.8.3 Employees cutting brick or stone shall wear approved safety goggles or face shields over safety <br /> glasses, and hearing protection as appropriate for the task noise levels. <br /> 4.8.4 Keep mortar tubs free from ragged edges that may cut the hands, legs, and arms of bricklayers. <br /> 4.8.5 Properly brace all walls or vertical surfaces during construction to withstand wind and other <br /> pressure. <br /> 4.8.6 Dried mortar will not be dropped from planks, crushed by vehicles, or otherwise handled in such a <br /> manner as to create a dust hazard. <br /> 4.8.7 Masons and other workers with dusty clothes shall remove their outer clothing or otherwise remove <br /> masonry-generated dust from their clothes prior to leaving the work area for breaks or end of work. <br /> Do not use high-pressure air to remove dust. <br /> Concrete(S3AM-338-PR1) <br /> Revision 1 July 31,2019 <br /> PRINTED COPIES ARE UNCONTROLLED. CONTROLLED COPY IS AVAILABLE ON COMPANY INTRANET. Page 4 of 5 <br />