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AECOM • Assist in investigation of incidents that resulted or could have resulted in an injury. 4.2 Hazard Assessment 4.2.1 Perform hazard assessments for those work activities likely to require Personal Protective Equipment(PPE). • Use the Task Hazard Assessment(THA)to perform the hazard assessment(in accordance with S3AM-209-PRI Risk Assessment&Management). The THA will accompany AECOM personnel at jobsites for use in the event of a job or task change, or • Use the Gloves Needs Assessment—S3AM-317-FM1 or equivalent to perform the assessment. • Re-evaluate completed hazard assessments when the job or task changes. 4.2.2 The hierarchy of controls should be considered during the THA process to minimize or eliminate the need for hand protection PPE or material handling tools. Examples of controls are chemical substitution, machine guarding, and use of different tools. 4.2.3 Select PPE that will protect employees if hazards cannot be eliminated. • Review Safety Data Sheets for project or task-specific chemicals to determine appropriate PPE. If needed, consult with a SH&E Manager for assistance. • Review glove manufacturer recommendations for both physical and chemical protection. • Obtain gloves of the correct size for the employees. • When both chemical and physical protection is of concern, wear the chemical protection gloves (e.g., nitrile)inside the physical protection gloves (e.g., leather, Kevlar®). • Nitrile gloves or equivalent chemical resistant shall always be used for protection from hazardous fluids or non-corrosive chemicals. • Do not wear metal or metal-reinforced gloves when working with electrical equipment or on electrical services. Proper leather and/or rubber gloves designed and tested for this purpose shall be used. • Refer to S3AM-208-PRI—Personal Protective Equipment for additional information. 4.2.4 Follow glove requirements in the applicable SH&E plan. 4.3 Guidelines for Working With and Around Equipment(Hand Tools, Portable Powered Equipment) 4.3.1 General • As applicable, employees shall be trained in the use of all tools. Refer to S3AM-003-PRI SH&E Training. • Keep hand and power tools in good repair and use them only for the task for which they were designed. • Inspect tools before use and remove damaged or defective tools from service. • Operate tools in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. • Do not remove or bypass a guarding device for any reason. • Keep surfaces and handles clean and free of excess oil to prevent slipping. • Do not carry sharp tools in pockets. • Clean tools and return to the toolbox or storage area upon completion of a job. Hand Safety(S3AM-317-PR1) Revision 1 July 31,2019 PRINTED COPIES ARE UNCONTROLLED. CONTROLLED COPY IS AVAILABLE ON COMPANY INTRANET. Page 2 of 5