R&O Construction Company

Safety Orientation

Project Site:______

Introduction:

R & O Construction believes the personal safety and health of ALL EMPLOYEES is of primary value and importance. Compliance with ALL SAFETY RULES is mandatory. Our value is to accomplish work in the safest possible manner. Safety should never be sacrificed for production. The ultimate success of the safety process will depend upon the full cooperation and observance of these safety rules by ALL EMPLOYEES.

Never take a safe work environment for granted. Maintaining a safe work area is hard work and requires training in many of the areas of safety unrelated to your exact job. By paying attention to basic safety precautions and procedures, you can make your work environment a safe place for you and your co-workers.

This orientation will help you to recognize some of the hazards that occur during the construction phase of the project and how to protect yourself from them.

The orientation consists of:

This orientation booklet
A completed orientation acknowledgement worksheet
A hard hat decal. (The decal WILL BE worn on backside of your hard hat.)

Even if a worker is only going to be on-site for one day they MUST go through a verbal orientation and complete the orientation acknowledgement sheet.

General Safety Rules

Running IS NOT permitted except in case of emergency.
Horseplay, fighting, gambling and / or the possession of firearms are strictly prohibited on the project site and constitute grounds for immediate dismissal / removal from the project.
No alcohol or drugs are permitted on the project site. Possession will constitute grounds for immediate dismissal / removal from the project.
Any use of medically prescribed drugs MUST BE brought to the attention of the ROC Superintendent(s) or Safety Director prior to the start of shift.
Eating, Smoking / chewing tobacco ARE NOT permitted inside the building, on the roof or in the ROC field office.
Is prohibited at the project to use publicly audible radios or to wear head sets except as are used for job site communications
Parking only on designated areas, towing will be enforce.

Reporting Unsafe Acts or Conditions

Correct unsafe acts or conditions and report them to the ROC Superintendent(s) or Safety Director immediately.
Workers can report unsafe acts or conditions to the ROC Superintendent(s) or Safety Director without fear of reprisal.
All accidents or work related illnesses, regardless of severity, MUST BE reported to your supervisor and the ROC Project Superintendent, including any incidents that is consider a NEAR MISS or NEAR HIT or when material got damage or drop.

HAZCOM / MSDS Information

A copy of each subcontractors HAZCOM program will be kept in the ROC field office.
An MSDS sheet for each chemical brought onto the project site MUST BE submitted to ROC. These sheets will be kept in each subcontractors HAZCOM program file in the field office.
MSDS sheets are available for review at anytime in the ROC field office. They are available to ALL project workers.
All subcontractor employees WILL BE trained by their employers to read product labels and MSDS sheets.

Excavations / Confined Work Spaces

1. DO NOT enter any excavation or trench over four (4) feet deep unless it is properly benched / sloped or shored.

2. DO NOT enter any confined work area(s) unless the ROC Project Superintendent(s) or Safety Director have reviewed area and approved entry.

3. Ladders MUST BE placed in open trenches for normal and emergency access. Ladders CAN NOT be more than fifty (50’) feet apart.

Scaffolding

The following MUST BE completed prior to utilizing scaffolding:

Make certain base plates are stable and properly supported by sub grade.
Tighten base jacks and check to make certain ALL bracing and guardrails are in position.
Remember cross braces can be use as guardrails. Depending where they cross; you still need to install a horizontal brace, either as top rail or mid rail.
The deck MUST BE complete. No space between planks can be more than 1” wide.
Scaffolding planks MUST BE a minimum of nine (9) inches in width.
Scaffold planks MUST BE an OSHA approved grade. The OSHA inspection stamp MUST BE visible on each plank.
Scaffold planks MUST extend six (6) inches beyond each horzontal bearer support member.
Guard rails, mid rails and toe boards MUST BE in place on any level above ten (10) feet, if not in place Fall Protection equipment MUST BE used.
Guardrail heights are 21 inches (mid rail) and 42 inches (top rail). The top rail MUST be able to withstand a 200 LBS. Load imposed against it from any direction.
Toe boards and protective screen SHALL BE installed at scaffolding over entrance and exit egress openings.
ALL ERECTED SCAFFOLDING COMPONENTS SHALL BE INSPECTED by a COMPETENT PERSON DAILY TO INSURE COMPLIANCE PRIOR TO USE!!

Fall Protection

Use Fall Protection equipment whenever there is the possibility of falling six (6) feet or more.
Fall protection MUST limit the distance you can fall to six (6) feet or less and / or not allow you to strike the next level below.
Fall protection equipment MUST BE inspected prior to each use. Any damaged / flawed equipment MUST BE immediately taken out of service and replaced.
Tie off systems MUST BE a part of your company’s job specific safety plan. Approval of system SHALL BE by the ROC Project Superintendent(s) or Safety Director.
If working six (6’) feet or more off the ground or the next level and there are no guardrails you MUST utilize fall protection equipment.

Impalement Protection

All protruding reinforcing steel / anchor bolts / conduit MUST BE capped or guarded to eliminate the potential hazard of impalement. This would include vertical and horizontal bar or conduits.
If you see observe caps that have been knocked off or missing take a moment to reinstall / report missing caps.
Mushroom caps are prohibited and ARE NOT allowed on ROC projects.

Hole Coverings

“HOLES” larger than 4’ x 4’ MUST BE covered and protected by guardrails.
For “HOLES” under 4’ x 4’ you can use a piece of ¾” plywood (minimum) with the word “HOLE” and a circle around the word “HOLE” paint stenciled on the plywood.
All “HOLE” coverings MUST BE securely attached to prevent them from being accidentally moved and thereby exposing a person to a potential hazard.
The “HOLE” cover MUST BE able to withstand at least twice the weight which may be imposed upon it.

Caution / Danger Ribbon Tapes

Yellow Caution Sign / Ribbon – Yellow is used to warn persons they are entering a DANGER ZONE. Stop and look around. If conditions look safe you may go through. If conditions look unsafe use an alternate route.
Red Danger Sign / Ribbon – Red means STOP! Always go around DANGER ZONE. RED MEANS “DO NOT ENTER” under any circumstances.
REMEMBER!! - take down all ribbons controlling access to a work area only when you are completed with your task(s) and any hazardous condition is relieved. This will open up the work area(s) to other subcontractors.
Control Access Zones / barricaded work areas will have “Monitors” directing people to avoid the area. All persons MUST follow the “Monitors” directions to avoid potentially hazardous areas.

Proximity to Power Lines & Underground Utilities

Be aware of ANY overhead power lines when working on this project.
Remember to contact the appropriate authorities before beginning ANY excavation that has not already been checked and marked.
If a underground pipe or conduit is encountered while you’re excavating / trenching IMMEDIATELY STOP work activities and report situation to the ROC Project Superintendent(s) or Safety Director.
All equipment / scaffolding / ladders / workers MUST BE at least ten (10’) from energized power lines of fifty (50) KVA or less. If you’re unsure of line voltage contact the power company / ROC Project Superintendent(s) or Safety Director to determine line voltage in question prior to beginning ANY work.

Ladders

There are two (2) types of ladders used on ROC projects. They are Stepladders and Extension ladders.

STEP LADDERS

DO NOT stand on the top two (2) rungs.

Ladder legs MUST BE in the locked position.

DO NOT lean ladders against a wall or column etc.

EXTENSION LADDERS

MUST extend three (3’) feet above the top access point.

MUST BE secured at the top or bottom while persons are utilizing ladder.

4 to 1 Rule – every 4’ up ladder MUST BE 1’ out at the bottom.

Ladders ARE NOT allowed on lifts or on scaffolding.
Ladders CAN NOT be used as a horizontal work platform.
When using a ladder make certain you use the three (3) point contact method. DONOT carry materials / tools up a ladder.
Always face the ladder when going up or coming down.
Always inspect any type of ladder prior to use. If ladder is damaged in any way IMMEDIATELY remove from service.
Always make certain ladders are placed on a secure / stable / level sub grade.

Power Tools & Power Cords & Welding Leads

Power and equipment cords MUST HAVE the ground prong in place or be double insulated.
Equipment cords, power cords and welding leads MUST BE kept in good condition. The use of electrical tape / duct tape to repair nicks in cords / leads is an UNACCEPTABLE repair.
Splicing of equipment, power cords or welding leads is UNACCEPTABLE.
Grinders and portable saws (Skilsaws’) MUST BE equipped with a guard. It is UNACCEPTABLE to “PIN UP” or remove any equipment guard(s).
Always check grinding disc’s and saw blades to determine they have the proper RPM rating and are in good working order.
Inspect equipment and power cords daily. If equipment is damaged or in ill repair IMMEDIATELY remove it from service.
NEVER use a power cord to hoist materials or equipment.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Properly fitted “Hard hats” are mandatory and MUST BE worn at ALL times on ROC project sites.
Appropriate leather work boots MUST BE worn. Under certain circumstances steel toe leather work boots may be required (operating a jackhammer etc). Tennis shoes, flip-flops ARE NOT acceptable footwear on ROC projects.
Safety glasses / full face shields MUST BE worn when using any power tool. Regular eye glasses or contact lenses DO NOT provide adequate protection.
Ear plugs / ear muffs hearing protection MUST BE utilized if there is excessive noise in the work area.
If work area atmospheric conditions warrant wearing protection, WEAR A DUSTMASK!! Always wear properly sealing / fitting respiratory equipment. NEVER share your respirator with other personnel.
All safety harnesses lifelines and lanyards MUST BE inspected prior to use. If equipment is damaged or frayed in any way the manufacturer MUST determine it if the equipment is still serviceable. It MUST BE removed from service until a determination is made.
ANY safety harness, lifeline or lanyard subjected to an in-service load WILL BE removed from service and replaced immediately.
ALL “Fall Arrest” equipment MUST BE capable of supporting a minimum of 5,400 LBS. of dead weight.
Manila / wire core rope IS NOT acceptable for “Fall Arrest” protection.
Gloves shall be worn when field circumstances are applicable.
High visibility vests MUST BE worn be on ALL ROC project sites.
Crane Signalmen, Controlled Access Zone monitors or Traffic Control persons MUST wear a uniquely colored high visibility vest.
Work shirts MUST HAVE a minimum four (4”) inch sleeve. Sleeveless shirts ARENOT acceptable.
Work pants MUST BE LONG pants. Shorts or anything less than full length pant legs IS NOT acceptable.

Blood Borne Pathogens / First Aid Kits

DO NOT pick up any needles or syringes found on the project site. IMMEDIATELY notify the ROC Project Superintendent(s) or Safety Director.
DO NOT pick up any used condoms or tampons found on the project site. IMMEDIATELY notify the ROC Project Superintendent(s) or Safety Director.
If you receive an accidental needle prick notify your supervisor and the ROC Project Superintendent(s) or Safety Director.
ANY bottles or containers containing urine MUST BE reported to the ROC Project Superintendent(s) or Safety Director.
Use extreme caution whenever you come into contact with blood or other bodily fluids. If a co-worker is injured take the time to protect yourself first.
Subcontractors SHALL FURNISH adequate First Aid supplies for their employees. If employer supplies are not available ROC has a fully equipped First Aid cabinet in the field office. If you need to utilize the ROC First Aid supplies please NOTIFY the ROC Project Superintendent(s) or Safety Director.

Lock Out / Tag Out

Use employer or manufacturer procedures for shutting down equipment.
When isolating equipment check ALL feeds / valves to the equipment.
Make certain “Lock-Out / Tag-Out” devices are applied to equipment being shut down. The devices MUST BE clearly marked and secured enough so no one can tamper with lock-out / tag-out device and re-energize equipment.
ALWAYS double check / test lock-out / tag-out devices to verify equipment IS NOT energized.
Lastly, ALWAYS RESPECT LOCKS ANDTAGS – THEY ARE IN PLACE TO PROTECT SOMEONE FROM INJURY!! THAT SOMEONE IS YOU!!

Housekeeping / Clean Up

ROC requires ALL work areas be kept neat and orderly throughout the work day.
ALL debris MUST BE disposed of properly at the end of EACH shift.
Practice good housekeeping to eliminate clutter and debris. A CLEAN, FREE OF DEBRIS WORKAREA(S) IS A SAFER WORKING ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL PROJECT PERSONNEL!!

Tool Box Safety Meetings / Training

Employer safety training is mandatory on ROC projects. ALL subcontractors’ will conduct “WEEKLY TOOL BOX / TAIL GATE SAFETY MEETINGS” while working on the project. An employer formatted topical subject WILL BE discussed each week. Copies of the minutes and signature confirmation of attendees of this meeting WILLBE provided to the ROC Project Superintendent or Safety Director every week (while you’re working on-site).
Weekly “ALLSITE SAFETY MEETINGS” WILL BE conducted by ROC. ALL subcontractors’ MUST attend this meeting.

Fire Safety

Keep fuels / flammable materials stored properly and away from ignition sources.
Plastic fuel storage containers ARE prohibited.
If there is a fire alert ALL workers in the area.
Learn how to use fire fighting equipment your employer provides you.
Use the appropriate fire fighting equipment. DO NOT attempt to extinguish an electrical fire or a petroleum fire with water.
If determined you CAN NOT extinguish fire evacuate the work area and meet at the ROC designated “Emergency Meeting Point”.
ROC fire extinguishers staged around the project are to be used in an “emergency situation” only. Please notify the ROC Project Superintendent or Safety Director if you’ve expended contents during an “emergency situation” or have observed a person(s) abusing equipment.

Medical Emergencies / First Aid – CPR Certifications

If there is a “Medical Emergency” IMMEDIATELY notify the ROC Project Superintendent(s) or Safety Director. If ROC employees are not immediately available or can’t be contacted call 911.
All subcontractors’ shall provide First Aid – CPR certifications for ALL employees working on the project who have current training certifications. We would like to add all certified workers to our project roster. IT COULD MAKE A CRITICAL DIFFERENCE!!

Machinery / Vehicles & Material Handling

Operation of machinery / vehicular type equipment SHALL BE limited to certified operators only. Prior to start of work ROC SHALL BE provided with certification cards for ALLoperators of excavation equipment, forklifts, man lifts, scissor lifts or any other type of equipment requiring certifications to operate.
Equipment operators MUST make daily inspections of their equipment prior to use.
Well operating vehicular / lift type equipment ALWAYS use seat belts or appropriate fall protection equipment.
Make certain ALL lights, warning back up bells / alarms, equipment cab glazing are working properly and in good repair. ANY / ALL malfunctioning equipment devices MUST BE repaired immediately!! IF EQUIPMENT DEVICES AREN’T REPAIRED EQUIPMENT WILL BE TAKEN OUT OF SERVICE UNTIL REPAIRS ARE MADE.
NEVER use defective ropes, chains or web slings.
ALWAYS attach a “tag line” to all equipment or materials being lifted.
Make certain ALL loads are centered in slings / rigging prior to lifting.

Enforcement/Coaching & Discipline

1. For minor offenses with minor consequences, any employee will be expected to agree to

Improve behavior.

Removal from the project could result from major offenses, those with serious or costly

consequences, or for repeated minor offenses of minor consequences for which the employee shows lack of responsible effort to correct deficiencies.

Discipline/ coaching is intended to preserve good condition for other employees and

Encourage each employee to be a responsible and conscientious worker.