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Home My WebLink About4.o. Safety Procedures Manual e x CI'PY OF ROSEMOIINT EBECUTIVE SLTMMARY FOR ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: APRIL 6, 1993 AGENDA ITEMz AGENDA SECTION: APPROVAL OF SAFETY PROCEDURES MANUAL CONSENT PREPARED BY: AGEIifI��J� � "T (� DWAYNE KUHNS L I Y'f V ATTACHMENTS: A BY• SAFETY PROCEDURES MANUAL , �,, � Since the formation of the Safety Committee in December of 1991 we have been working to develop a "Safety Procedures Manual. " The manual has been completed and was reviewed and revised by department heads and is now ready for your appraval. This manual, should you choose to adopt it, would be the foundation for all departments' individual safety policies and procedures, and also lay the groundwork for an ongoing safety program. �� '-, � :� $ �:, �� . � � � � �: RECUMMENDED ACTION: MOTION TO ADOPT THE "SAFETY PROCEDURES MANUAL" C4IINCIL ACTION: � � � � t � � � � � t t + E � � +++�;�;,;�;•, �'+++�.;,�, +++....f. .``+t+�+;:'r,'r'r' '+:: ��e��„��„��o�� r d �f �� .: ..... ..... ... 'r;s. �,};},, t!u :r+}::�r::�:'r'r'r:'r'r::'v:'v::{::::::::r'r}:}}�::v:::::{:::r{ .'{r:4'� ..y,�t, 5 'r� j � � . , l 'f:i'. 'r�• •�r�.{ �� •,t• � ..�...�........��....�.,.,,�.................��............. � v'r f G'r�rl' � ti':P i�� o osemouv�� PHONE (6t2)423-447i ' 2975�145th Street West.Rosemount,Minnssota ` MAYOH FAX (612)42&5203 Mailing Addresa: Edward 8.McMsnomy P.O.Box 510,RosemouM,Minneeota 85068-0510 COUNCIIMEMBERS Sheila Klasaen . James(Re�Staats Harry Wilioox Dennis�ppertnann ADMiNISTRATOR Stephan Jilk Dear Fellow Employeec The Safety Procedures Manual provided to you wi11 allow you to learn about the policies and procedures your safety committee is recommending to help insure a safe working environment for all of us . In following the policies and procedures set out in the manual we will all become proactive in preventing rather than reacting to accidents in our workplace. I believe the City is responsible in leading the way to a safer -- - workplace and a safety program. Please join your supervisor in - insuring that all operations performed a�e done with concerns for your own safety and that of others around you. I hope that you will always be willing to share suggestions and ideas with your supervisor and with member� of the employee safety committee on how we can make our workplace a safer environment. _ _ _ _ Thank you for your continued in,terest in safet� on the job and continued effort in working with these policies and procedures. Sincerely, : Stephan Jilk City Administrator �ver��ing�s �omtng �U(,� �osemoun�� L!recvuea nax� . PURPOSE The Safety Program The City shall endeavor, through its Safety Program, to assist all departments in their efforts to maintain a safe and healthy work place; provide safe working equipment; inform employees of proper work habits and procedures which will maximize the potential of an accident free work environment; monitor the existence of proper first aid and emergency equipment and procedures as well as employee knowledge and training in the use of such equipment and procedures; and, ensure the availability and speedy access of city employees to emergency medical services in the event of an accident or medical emergency. THE CITY SAFETY PROGRAM WILL PROVIDE: 1. SAFETY INSPECTIONS of the work place enviranment, machines and equipment, procedures and work habits, as well as access to first aid and emergency medical support access. 2. INCIDENT OR COMPLAINT REVIEW of specific work locations, accidents or injuries, machines or equipment, recommended work habits or procedures to be carried out in the event of a losstime accident, a reported or suspected health hazard, an employee complaint or a supervisor's request. 3. SAFETY AND PROTECTION PROCEDTJRES which make known to employees the existence of potential health hazards, proper protective procedures, safety rules and requirements, as well as emergency procedures. 4. SAFETY EDUCATION PROGRAMS which provide safety information and training to employees through demonstrations, training sessions, and verbal and written communications. 5. SAFETY ENFORCEMENT through managers and supervisors who are knowledgeable in safety procedures, who promulgate safety attitudes, and who publish and enforce compliance with employee safety rules and regulatioris within the sphere of their work authonty. RESPONSIBILITIES City Administrator The City Administrator is provided with the authority to establish, promulgate and enforce City-wide Safety rules and regulations, and is responsible for the management of a City-wide safety program. 1 . �i ; ; Safety Coordinator The Safety Coordinator sha11 direct all recommendations for modification to safety policies, procedures, standards, and practices to the City Administrator. The Safety Coordinator chairs all meetings of the employee safety committee; develops and administers an employee communication forum and complaint procedure designed to ensure that the City is responsive to employee concerns. � Em�lovee Safety Committee The Employee Safety Committee shall serve as an advisory committee to the Safety Coordinator on all rnatters related to the City safety program, including: review and development of safety policies and procedures; safety enforcement through coordination of safety activities of city department heads and supervisors; responsible for compliance and communication of a specific area of the safety program, provide a forum for employee discussion of safety matters; establish and chair subcommittees in areas of specific safety program respansibility, as necessary; and provide input into the City's safety program. De�artment Heads and Supervisors Department heads and supervisors shall be responsible for instructing employees within their departments on safe practices to be observed in the workplace, and enforcing safety standards and requirements to the best of their ability and authority. Department heads and supervisors shall also be responsible for developing and maintaining up to date safety policies and procedures for his or her respective department. Employees Each employee is expected to place safe wark practices and identification of unsafe conditions as the highest priority while performing their work duties. Each employee's safety commitment includes, but is not limited to the following: - Using appropriate safety equipment. - Weanng required dress/umform and footwear. � - Warning co-workers of unsafe conditions or practices they are engaged in which could lead to or cause an accident. � Operating equipment o� after receiving proper training. - Reporting defective or damaged equipment. - Reporting dangerous or unsafe conditions that exist in the workplace as well as throughout the City. - Reporting of all injuries and accidents. - Taking proper protective measures to minimize unsafe conditions that could present a hazard to the public resulting from City work. 2 `. - Maintaining tools and equipment in a proper manner, to ensure that they . � are in the best possible condition during usage. Police Officers and Firefighters The City realizes that no single policy can address all of the circumstances to wluch police officers and firefighters are subject. Many of the tasks undertaken by police officers and firefighters are potentially hazardous to themselves as well as the public and they should exercise appropriate precaution in such potentially hazardous situadons. Seasonal Employees All safety procedures and policies apply to all employees of the City, regardless of the number of hours worked. However, the following special considerations are highlighted for seasonal employees; - No seasonal employee shall operate a City-owned motor vehicle without authorization from the appropriate supervisor. - All seasonal employees are required to report to work in appropriate attire for the department in which they are employed. - When applicable, seasonal employees shall be provided instructian in the fallowing areas: _ - Injury/accident reporting procedures; - Availability and usage of safety equipment; ' - Instruction on operation of equipment; "' - Awareness of City and department safety rules and regulations. . _ - - _ PROCEDURES :_�..-_�—._...:-_-�-�- __ - _ _ - Employee Safety Com,�laint Procedure Any employee of the City of Rosemount who has a complaint or concern relative to unsafe or potentially unsafe working conditions may follow this procedure to seek resolution to this concern. 1. The employee shall discuss the safety complaint or concern with their immediate supervisor in an attempt for resolution. 2. If the employee is not satisfied with the resolution through the informal process, the employee may file a formal complaint. 3. In filing a formal complaint, the employee shall reduce the concern to writing on the "Safery Concern and Complaint Form" and forward copies of the written complaint to: 3 i Immediate Supervisor i . . Department Head ; , �:� `� � �� ` � ` �Safety Coordinator�� 4. Upon receipt of a formal safety complaint, the department head, or their designee, shall meet with the employee to hear and consider the employee's safety complaint. The department head shall take steps to investigate the employee's complaint and take any necessary actions, such as: j a. Issue advisories or directives to employees, supervisors, or directors, to enforce compliance with existing safety procedures, rules and regulations, and/or b. Take action appropriate to the authority of the department head/designee to resolve the employee complaint, andlor c. Refer the employee complaint that it is the conclusion of the department head/designee that the complaint provides no basis for Ciry action. The department head/designee shall issue, in a timely manner, a formal - respans��=zo�the-employee witt�--a copy to the Safety Coardinator. - 5. If the employee is not satisfied with the complaint resolution at the - depa.rtment head level or with the pro�ress of the complaint process, the employee may submit the compiaint to the Safety Coordinator for revrew by the Safety �ommittee. The committee as a whole shall review, as necessary, and issue a written statement of disp�sition of the • - complaint. 6. If the employee is not satisfied with the disposition of the complaint by the Safety Committee, the employee may request a review with the City Administrator. The decision of the City Administrator shall be final. Personal Injury and/or Vehicle Accident Reporting Procedure All work-related injuries and accidents involving a City-owned vehicle or personal - vehicle used while attending a City business should be reported irnmediately to the �ppropriate supervisor. The below listed forms must be completed and turned in ta the Insurance Department within 48 hours of an injury or accident. 1. Supervisor's Report of Injury/Illness• Should be completed by the supervisor when any of his/her employees are injured on the�ob. 2. First Re�ort of Injury To Be Com�leted by Em�lo,yee• Should be completed in detail by the injured employee. 4 � 3. Orignnal Firsf Report of Injury Fvrm: This report should be completed � , by the Insurance Department. - 4. Medical Authorization/Treatment Form: In the event medical attention is required, the injured employee should take this form to the rnedical faciliry for completion by the physician. Employees should advise the attending physician that this is a work related in�ury, and the bill should be sent directly to the City of Rosemount. If it is not possible for the injured employee to take this form with him/her, then the attending physician's form of similar nature should be turned into the employee's supervisor. 5. Accident Report Form: In the event of any type of aecident, no matter how minor, this form should be completed by the employee involved and �iven to his/her supervisor. 6. Automobiie Loss Notice: This form must be completed when there is any type of automobile accident or loss is over $250. This form should be completed by the employee and given to his/her supervisor. 7. Minnesota Motor Vehicle Accident Re�ort: This form should be completed when there is any type of automobile accident with a loss of $g�0 or mare. The employee involved in the accident completes this report and gives it to his/her supervisor. 8. Incident Re�aort Damag.es Und�r $250: This form should be completed by an employee when there is any type of accident whether it be automobile, general liability or property loss with a value under $250. This_report shoulcl be given xo. his/her supervisor. �___ r_:_ Safet,Y Inspections Safety inspections of buildings, equipment, park and recreation facilities and playground equipment, etc., shall be performed on a regulax basis on an established inspections list. Records of such inspections shall be maintained by the appropriate department. The Safety Coordinator, and/or safety committee member responsible for the coordination of the City's safety inspections program, may at any time review the inspection records and participate in inspections of facilities. GENERAL SAFETY RULES AND REGULATIONS General Lirnitation The following safety standards are not intended to operate in conflict with any applicable state or federal law. 5 • � I i I . .. . . . � . . . � . � � . � . � i The Safety Coordinator and Department Head, upon written request, may ' waive or modify a procedure, other than those prescribed by law, if it is ' `determined that in a specific situation the safety procedure is inappropriate or that following the procedure rnay constitute an unsafe condition. General Safety Standards These standards are intended as an overall common sense and practical guide to employee safety. All employees shall adhere to these standards. Supervisors have the authority to enforce the following safety standards: 1. Follow all prescribed safety procedures. 2. Observe safety precautions and report unsafe conditions or equipment to the appropriate supervisor. 3. Understand how to do a job safely. If you do not know how to do a job safely, notify the appropriate supervisor. 4. Keep alert. Avoid risking personnel and equipment to save a little time. 5. Report a11 accidents and injuries to your supervisor. 6. Whenever possible use grounded or U.L. approved electrical equipment, extension cords and hand tools which are in good condition. 7. Sound a warning when moving trucks or other equipment, be cerkain that the path of mnvement is clear. - 8. Public works and parks maintenance employees shall wear sturdy work shoes, in good repair. Safety shoes with steel toes are encouraged. Canvas shoes, sandals, thongs or similar footwear shall not be worn by these employees. 9. Employees shall wear clothing appropriate to their work environment. In ma.intaining safe working conditions, departments should determine what clothing is appropriate for the work to be performed. Consideration should be given on days of extreme heat or cold: 10. Wear approved safety vests when working in hazardous traffic areas, or other areas where an employee might face personal hazard from vehicles. 11. Wear hard hats on all jabs where there is a danger of being struck by falling or moving objects and in all designated areas. 6 12. Wear approved eye protection when chipping, operating a jackhammer, drilling, grinding or whenever an eye in�ury hazard exists. I3. Return protective equipment to its proper storage area after use. Office Safetv Office work can be more dangerous than is commonly thought and many . accidents occur during ordinary office routine. Therefore, the following rules and regulations should be observed to ensure office safety: l. Each employee is responsible to insure that his/her desk andlor work area is clean and orderly. 2. Every employee should be extra cautious when coming to a door that opens into his/her walk way. Be careful when pushing such a door and slow down when coming to a "BLIND" corner. � 3. All file, desk and table drawers shall be kept closed when not in use. Never open more than one file drawer at a time, and make sure that all cabinet drawers are closed: - 4. Do not overload file-drawers of unsecured file cabinets. When practical, all file cabinets should be secured. Pull all drawers out slowly ' to insure they will not pull out and fall'. 5. Furniture such as tables, desks and chairs must be maintained in good __ working condition. Never use chairs, desks or other office furniture as make-shift ladders. USE A STEP STOOL OR LADDER. ' 6. Use a sponge or other wetting device for envelopes. Paper cuts can also be very painful and sometimes lead to infections. Use a rubber finger guard when working with stacks of paper. 7. Keep the blades of the paper cutter closed and locked when not in use. Be sure all scissors, letter openers and other sharp objects are used properly and guarded. 8. Be sure all electrical equipment is grounded and the cord is in good condition. If a machine causes a shock or starts to smoke, unplug it and report the defective device immediately to your supervisorldepartment head. 9. Avoid connecting more than two cords to each electrical outlet. 10. Make sure that alI office machines are always turned off before they are cleaned or adjusted. 7 . i 11. Do not place any supplies in awkward or difficult places to reach. Be ; sure all material is stored on a firm and level surface. Ail materials stored overhead should be secured and a toe board provided to prevent objects from rolling over the edge. 12. Do not carry boxes or reports stacked`higher than one can see over. 13. Keep all aisles clear so that adequate space is provided to walk through. Be sure all floor areas are free of obstruction, cords or spills. 14. Extension cords should not be run across aisles or walkways. All cords should be properly grounded and inspected for kinks, worn insulation and exposed strands. 15. Be sure all pins, razors, thumbtacks and other pointed tools are properly stored. 16. Be sure each area has sufficient lighting for work and for safety. 17. Return all tools and equipment to their proper place when not in use. 18. _ Use_hand;rail when going up or down stairs. 19. Be familiar with fire/emergency escape routes and sheltex areas, and the location of a11 fire extinguishers. 20. Be familiar with the types of chemicals used in each work area. Know the dangers and treatment of chemicals that you may come in contact with. �l. Use proper lifting techniques, procedures and common sense when _ handling heavy objects. DO NOT HESITATE TO ASK FOR HELP. 22. Know the location of all first aid kits and first aid procedures. General Housekee�ing Standards Good housekeeping procedures are essentially the application of care and common sense. It is each employee's responsibility to ensure that the �vor�kplace is properly maintained. Employees shalL• 1. Maintain all work areas and vehicles in as orderly a manner as permitted by the nature of the immediate work being performed. 2. Take necessary steps to keep work areas free of tripping hazards. 8 3. Take necessary steps ta properly dispose of combustible materials and keep work areas clear of unnecessary litter. 4. Take adequate precautions to reduce hazards from overhead storage of materials. 5. Properly and frequently dispose of garbage, combustibles, flammables and other hazardous waste in accordance with applicable standards. Suitable containers shall be provided for collecting and separating waste, oily rags, trash, etc. Covers are recommended for containers used for garbage, combustibles and flammables. Cigarette refuse should be deposited in designated receptacles. 6. Store material that is relatively heavy, such as pipe, steel stock, boards, ladders, ete., horizontally or properly secured to prevent falling or sliding. Miscellaneous Housekeeping: 1. Fire eacits must be well-marked and unobstructed. 2. Signs should be posted in areas requiring specific personal safety -equipr�e�t. __ . --- -- __ _ _ Motor Vehicle O�eration All drivers of City-owned vehicles and those using personal vehicles while _ _ attending to City l�usiness, shall comply with all-applicable laws of the StateS - as well as any additional regulations of the �ity. Eri�rgency vehicles operating under emergency situations are exempted from the usual motor vehicle laws and rules but are required to exercise due caution and care in traveL . _ __ Proper driver care includes, but is not limited to: l. All employees of the City of Rosemount are required to camply with the Minnesota Seat Belt law while operating or riding in a City-owned, motor-operated vehicle, or operating a personal vehicle while attending - to City business. 2. Employees shall not drive a City vehicle unless they possess a valid Minnesota Driver's license as designated for that vehicle. 3. No employee shall operate a vehicle or other equipment unless properly trained and qualified in its operation. 9 i � 4. Drivers shall be alert, careful and courteous toward pedestrians and i other drivers and comply with all applicable motor vehicle laws and � regulations. 5. Vehicles or equipment shall not be used in a manner for which they are not designed. 6. Exercise caution and provide a warning when changing direction of travel. The operator must know what is directly in the path of motion. 7. Motor vehicles or accessory equipment shall not knowingly be operated in a dangerous or defective condition. If problems cannot be corrected immediately, notify the supervisor in charge. 8. When refueling vehicles, the engine must be turned off and no lighted smoking materials can be within fifty (50) feet of the refueling area. 9. Vehicles left unattended must be properly secured against accidental rnovement, theft, and unauthorized use (for example, motor off, power take-off equipment inoperable, power buckets and shovels "grounded"). 10. Before initial daily use of a vehicle, the driver shall inspect the vehicle -for visible damage, indperable lights,`loose hardware, under-inflated tires, or any other noticeable condition which may create an unsafe situation. _�- - 11. Each driver shall be responsible far the proper securing of loads and observing appropriate weight limitations for the vehicle. 12. All accidents and injuries must be reported to your supervisor immediately. 13. Consumption of alcoholic beverages or narcotics immediately prior to the operation of a City-owned vehicle is prohibited. 14. No more than three persons should ride in the front seat of any vehicle. 15. Do not ride on any portion of a motor grader, tractor or similar equipment except as the driver or operator. 16. Do not ride in the truck bed or box. Driver Eli ibilitX Drivers of City-owned vehicles operated on the public roadways shall have a valid Minnesota driver's license. 10 _ If a City employee has his/her driver's license suspended/revokedlcancelled ar restricted by the State of Minnesota, the employee rnust immediately notify the � appropriate supervisor and the Director of P�rsonneL The Director of Personnel and the appropriate supervisor(sj shall review the driving record and provide a determination on eligibility to operate a city-owned vehicle. If the Personnel Director learns an employee has not complied with the above reporting requirement, appropriate disciplinary action may be taken. A Driving Record shall be obtained and reviewed on each City employee as follows: l. Prior to an employee beginning employment. 2. Whenever an employee is involved in an accident involving a Ciry- owned vehicle. 3. Whenever an employee reports he/she is operating on a restricted driver's license or has had his/her driver's license suspended/revoked/cancelled by the State of Minnesota. 4. Annually. Special Ec�uiv�men_t _ - _ _ _: _ _-,- ; : - 5peeial equtpmen� such as tractors, hi-lifts, high rangers, graders, plows, - - cranes, backhoes, street sweepers, or any unit which has special devices add�d for specific types of work will require instruction prior to operation by a driver. Passengers in special equipment sha11 ride only in seats designed for passengers. Operation of Internal Combustion Engines Indoors To avoid the buildup of toxic or irritating fumes indoors, the operation of unvented internal combustion engines should be limited, and if possible avoided, inside a building. If it is necessary to run a motor operated vehicle inside a building, the building must be adequately ventilated. Safet,y Ec�uipment It is the City's intent to provide all necessary personal protective equiprnent required in performing routine operations. Requests for equipment not immediately available should be directed to the immediate supervisor. It shall be the responsibility of each employee to wear the appropriate proper protective equipment. Each employee shall be responsible for proper storage and maintenance of safety equipment in good-working order. 11 i � � � � � � � ( � Any defects in the safety equipment should be reported, as soon as possible, to � the immediate supervisor. Respirators All respirators shall routinely be inspected. A respirator that is not routinely used but is kept for emergency use shall be roudnely inspected. Headsets - Prohibited The use of personal headset radios or tapeplayers by employees shall not be permitted. Com�ressed Gas - Handling and Storage The following requirements apply to the use, handling and storage of compressed gas cylinders: L STORAGE: Store cylinders at least twenty (20) feet from highly combustible materials. Cylinders must be used and stored in an upright position. Oxygen and acetylene cylinders must not be stored within twenty (20) feet af each other unless kep� within an approved barrier or - "in use° on a welding rig:--�?fl not store cylinders in enclosed structures such as a locker, or near sources of heat, open flames, sparks, etc. If it is necessary to store cylinders near heat sources, fire resistant shields _ must be used. 2. LABELING: Cylinders must be labeled witl� visible letters indicating contents. 3. VALVES: When a cylinder is not in use or is empty the valves must be closed. Valves must be opened by hand and not with hammers, wrenches, etc. The valve cap must be in place when the cylinder is not in use. Valves, regulators, and other equipment must be clean and free of oils and grease. 4. INSPECTION: Cylinders must be inspected for flaws or damage. Defective cylinders may not be used. Only cylinders properly equipped, maintained and otherwise meeting applicable standards shall be used. Confined 5pace Entry A City employee may not enter or work in any manhole until all of the following conditions are met: 12 1. No employee shall enter a confined space unless properly trained and has a complete understanding of the "City of Rosemount Minimum Compliance Confined Space Entry Policy". 2. All employees who enter a confined space will comply with all conditions of the °City of Rosemount Minimum Comphance Confined Space Entry Policy". 3. SAFETY: There shall be at least one other ernployee in the immediate vicinity of the work site who is aware of the general nature of the work to be performed, trained in proper safety procedures and prepared to offer emergency assistance if necessary. Such employee shall be equipped with a safety device, as provided, to facilitate the retrieval of an employee under emergency conditions. This device must remain operable for the entire time that the employee is working within the manhole. The employee must be familiar with proper use of the device. 4. TRAFEIC: Proper precautions must be taken to guard the work site from traffic hazards. Such precautions should take into account the degree of traffic hazard encountered. For traffic control in short-term work zones, employees should use "Traffic Control for Short Term Street or Highway Work Zones, Appendix B" to insure proper traffic - - = - control applications. Also see Public Safety-Concerns sections for - ---- - additional information. - 5. EQUTPMENT: Suitable equipment, in proper`working order, shall be provided to test for air quality, including explosive gas. oxygen =_� c�eficiency and toxic gas. `Where circumstances warrant, provisions shall - -- be made to clear the structure of dangerous gas or fumes. Individuals - called upon to conduct such tests shall be familiar with required equipment and procedures. 6. ENTRY: Before entering the manhole, the steps shall be visually checked for soundness. If there is a question as to the safety of the steps, a ladder should be used. All confined space sha11 be tested for air quality prior to entry. 7. COVERS: Employees should exercise care and proper technique in removing and sliding covers. ° $. SMOKING: No smoking is permitted in the immediate vicinity of an open manhole. 13 i Welding. Cutting, Brazin� ' l. CYLINDERS AND CONTAINERS: A valve protection cap, collar, or recess to protect the valve is required if the cylinder has a water weight capacity of over thirty (30) pounds. If a fixed hand wheel is not provided, a key, handle, or non-adjustabie wrench must be on the valve system while the cylinder is in service. The valve must be opened slightly and then closed prior to attaching the regulator. Fuel gas valves must not be cracked near any possible ignition source. No person may be in front of an open outlet. Cylinders must not be located where they might become a part of an electrical circuit. Stored oxygen cylinders must be separated from fuel gas cylinders or combustibles by a least twenty (20) feet or, a noncombustible barrier of at least 5, feet high with a l/2 hour fire- resistance rating. If a cylinder is leaking, move it to a safe area at once and call the supplier immediately. Mark the cylinder "LEAKING DO NOT USE - STAY AWAY", to warn others. Gauges on oxygen regulators must be marked: "USE NO OIL". Practices such as tapping an electrode against a cyiinder to strike an arc are prohibited. - - --- 2. HOSES; Only approved hoses may be used for oxygen and fuel gases. Defective hoses must be repaired or replaced. If a parallel length of oxygen and acetylene hose are taped to avoid tangling, not more than four (4) inches of every twelve (12) inches of length may be covered with tape. � 3. ARC WELDING: Electrode holders not in use must be placed so that they cannot make electrical contact with people, conducting objects, fuel, or compressed gas. The electrode cable should not be coiled or looped about the operator, and cables must not have splices within ten - (10) feet of the holder. Cables with damaged insulation or exposed conductors must be replaced. Adequate grounding is required. Employees must receive adquate training and instruction and be qualified. 14 � 4. VENTILATION: Adequate ventilation must be provided for the operation being performed. 5. FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION: If the object to be welded cannot be moved, all movable fire hazards in the vicinity must be moved. If this cannot be done, guards are recommended to confine heat and sparks. Suitable fire extinguishing equipment must be readily available. Floors must be kept clear of combustible materials for a radius of thirty- five (35) feet from any welding or cutting. If combustibles cannot be removed or avoided, special precautions as defined under OSHA must be followed. No welding, cutting or other hot work is permitted on closed containers until they have been thoroughly cleaned and inspected. Welding is NOT permitted: 1) in unauthorized areas; 2) under unsafe conditions; 3) until an unauthorized area has been inspected by the responsible authority. 6. PERSONAL PROTECTNE EQUIPMENT: Proper eye and face - --r -LL, - � � protection, and protective welding clothing, suited to the operation being performed must be provided and used. � �� Froper precautions-�must be observed by all personnel su�jeet to h:azards from welding activities. Appropriate precautions must be taken to - - protect passersby and other.geop�e in the area from welding flashes. _ 7. TRAINING: No person may-er�gage in any form of welding or related activity unless properly trained in welding or related techniques. OSHA Requirements All installations, operations, procedures, etc. must comply with appropriate OSHA specifications and regulations. In some instances, City standards may be more restrictive than OSHA standards. If a safety standard is found to be in conflict with OSHA, the OSHA standard sha11 supercede this policy. Any provision or procedure in this manual which is found to be contrary to required OSHA regulations should be brought to the immediate attention of the Safety Coordinator. Employee Right-To-Know Specific information on the proper handling and storage of specific gases, hazardous chemicals or other products used by the City should be obtained from the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for the specific product. 15 i . , .� i � , � � ; These policies are intended as a general procedure and not intended to specifically address the handling and storage of each specific hazardous : chemical and product used by the City. FOR SPECIFIC INFURMATION OF AN ITEM REFER TO THE APPROPRIATE MSDS SHEET. Trainin�/Instruction Each departrnent shall be responsible for providing appropriate training and/or instruction to employees to provide the employee with the-necessary knowledge to do the job safely and efficiently. Employees should request instruction or training for tasks and equipment of whieh they are unfamiliar. Each department shall be respansible for developing specific safety standards and procedures specific to their department. Public Safety Concerns Whenever operations are taking place in streets, parks, parkways, sidewalks or other public areas, appropriate precautions should be taken to provide a safe environment for the public and the workers. Praper signing should be used to warn traffic of a work area. When possible, lighted barricades shall be used for overnight protection. If there is not adequate visibility for drivers appr-oaching a work area, a flagperson shall be utilized. Where an unusual situation e�sts that cannot be easily resolved, or when personal injury or damage to equipment or property occurs as a-resu�t of - - operations, contact the responsible supervzsor immediately. 16