3995 - Burial Caskets
BURIAL CASKETS
SIC CODE 3995
Section 9
SAFETY RULES, POLICIES, AND PROCEDURES
The safety rules contained on these pages have been prepared to protect you in your daily work. Employees are to follow these rules, review them often and use good common sense in carrying out assigned duties.
ALL PERSONNEL
General Rules...... 3
Lifting Techniques...... 3
MANUFACTURING PERSONNEL
General Rules...... 3
Electrical Powered Tools...... 4
Power Saws...... 4
Power Presses/Sheet Metal Breaks...... 5
Welding and Cutting...... 6
Drill Presses...... 7
Grinders...... 7
Sanders...... 8
Hand Tools...... 8
PAINTING/FINISHING PERSONNEL
Prep Area...... 8
Spray Painting...... 9
Finishing...... 9
UPHOLSTERY PERSONNEL
Sharp Instruments...... 9
Sewing...... 9
Pneumatic Staplers...... 10
SHIPPING/RECEIVING PERSONNEL
General Warehouse Safety...... 10
Carts...... 10 Hand Trucks 10
Dock Safety...... 11
Drivers...... 11
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ALL PERSONNEL
General Rules
1.Obey all safety rules and danger signs posted in the workplace.
2.Do not block or obstruct stairwells, exits or accesses to safety and emergency equipment such as fire extinguishers or fire alarms.
Lifting Techniques
1.Plan the move before lifting; remove obstructions from your chosen pathway.
2.Test the weight of the load before lifting by pushing the load along its resting surface.
3.If the load is too heavy or bulky, use carrying aids such as hand trucks or carts, or get assistance from a coworker.
4.If assistance is required to perform a lift, coordinate and communicate your movements with those of your coworker.
5.Position your feet 6 to 12 inches apart with one foot slightly in front of the other.
6.Face the load.
7.Bend at the knees, not at the back.
8.Keep your back straight.
9.Get a firm grip on the object with your hands and fingers. Use handles when present.
10.Never lift anything if your hands are greasy or wet.
11.Wear protective gloves when lifting objects with sharp corners or jagged edges.
12.Hold objects as close to your body as possible.
13.Perform lifting movements smoothly and gradually; do not jerk the load.
14.If you must change direction while lifting or carrying the load, pivot your feet and turn your entire body. Do not twist at the waist.
15.Set down objects in the same manner as you picked them up, except in reverse.
16.Do not lift an object from the floor to a level above your waist in one motion. Set the load down on a table or bench and then adjust your grip before lifting it higher.
17.Move caskets by pushing them on carts rather than by carrying them.
MANUFACTURING PERSONNEL
General Rules
1.Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry in the manufacturing department.
2.Long hair must be contained under a hat or hair net, regardless of gender.
3.Remove or sweep up metal chips, shavings and other debris from around equipment such as power saws, sanders and drill presses daily or more often if the routine cleaning is not sufficient to control build up.
4.Replace the guards before starting a machine and after making adjustments or repairs.
5.Do not approach anyone while they are operating any machinery.
6.Do not remove, cover or alter warning tags on any part of any machine.
7.Do not remove locks placed by another employee.
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Electrical Powered Tools
1.Do not use power equipment or tools on which you have not been trained.
2.Do not carry plugged in equipment or tools with your finger on the switch.
3.Do not carry equipment or tools by the cord.
4.Do not leave tools that are "On" unattended.
5.Turn the tool off before plugging or unplugging it.
6.Disconnect the tool from the outlet by pulling on the plug, not the cord.
7.Turn off electrical tools and disconnect the power source from the outlet before attempting repairs or service work. Tag the tool "Out of Service".
8.Do not use a cord that has splices, exposed wires or frayed ends, or that has the ground prong removed or broken off.
9.Do not use an adapter such as a cheater plug that eliminates the ground.
10.Do not connect multiple electrical tools into a single outlet.
11.Do not run extension cords through doorways, through holes in ceilings, walls or floors.
Power Saws
General Rules
1.Do not operate a power saw on which you have not been trained.
2.Wear safety goggles, a dust mask and hearing protection when operating a power saw; do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.
3.Do not use a saw blade that is cracked, bent or has missing teeth.
4.Lock and/or tag damaged power saws "Out of Service”.
5.Keep your hands away from the exposed blade.
6.Operate the saw at full cutting speed.
7.Do not reach across the cutting operation when using the power saw.
8.Do not leave a running power saw unattended.
9.Stop cutting operations if something or someone distracts you.
10.Use brushes or vacuum machinery to remove metal shavings from the cutting blade of power saws; do not use your hands.
Table Saws
1.Tighten the spreader so that it is rigidly mounted and positioned directly in line with the blade.
2.Set the saw blade high enough to cut the stock and no higher.
3.Do not stand directly behind the work being cut between the blade and the fence.
4.Do not grip or lay your hands flat on the lumber; guide it through with a clinched fist.
5.Keep your hand out of the line of the cut when feeding the work piece into the table saw.
6.Use the push stick to guide the stock when there is not enough room for hand movement between the rip fence and the table saw blade.
7.Do not feed the material faster than the power saw can cut it.
8.Turn the power switch of the saw to "Off" and allow the blade to stop before attempting to pull out an incomplete cut.
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Radial Arm Saws
1.Set the work piece securely against the back fence before beginning the cut.
2.Place the back fence as close to the blade cut line as possible.
3.Place the stock "squarely" and "solidly" on the table for cross-cutting.
4.Do not grab or grip the work piece during the crosscutting operation; press the work piece against the backstop with the palm of your hand.
5.Never let your hand, finger or thumb cross the cutting line.
6.When cutting, pull the radial arm saw to the point necessary to complete the cut, then return it to its stored position before removing the stock from the table.
7.Stop using the radial arm saw if the lower portion of the blade hood is not adjusting itself to the thickness of the material being cut as the blade passes through the material.
Band Saws
1.Do not use your hands to clear scraps around the cutting blade of the band saw; use the pusher stick.
2.Do not feed the material faster than the band saw can cut it.
3.If the material binds or pinches on the blade, turn the power switch of the band saw to "Off" and allow the blade to stop before attempting to back the work away from the blade.
4.If the saw blade breaks, follow this procedure:
• Shut off the power.
• Lock the start switch in the "Off" position.
• Do not attempt to remove any part of the saw blade until the machine has completely stopped.
Circular Saws
1.Disconnect the plug from the power supply when the circular saw is not being used, before changing blades, when making cutting depth or bevel adjustments, or when inspecting or cleaning the saw.
2.Finger-tighten the depth and bevel adjustments before using the circular saw.
3.Grip the circular saw only by its handles when operating or transporting the saw.
4.Cut away from your body and below your shoulder level.
5.Do not hold the work piece against your body when making the cut.
6.Do not wedge or tie the lower guard of the circular saw "open".
Power Presses/Sheet Metal Breaks
1.Wear leather gloves when handling sharp edged metal.
2.Keep your hands and fingers away from the point of operation, nip points and rotating parts of the press or sheet metal break.
3.Completely lock the press or sheet metal break in its "Off" position after use.
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Welding and Cutting
General Rules
1.Wear a welding helmet with filter plates and lenses, welding gloves, a long sleeve shirt, long pants and an apron.
2.Weld either outside or with the garage doors and the shop windows open.
3.Turn the power switch of the local exhaust fans to "On" when welding indoors.
4.Do not wear contact lenses when welding.
5.Do not leave oily rags, paper or other combustible materials in the welding, cutting or brazing area.
6.Use the welding screen to shield other employees from flying slag and intense light.
Oxy-Fuel Welding
Pre-use inspection
1.Inspect hoses and torches before use. Replace damaged, burned, worn or leaking parts.
2.Tighten all connections prior to use and inspect all connections for oil or debris.
3.Prior to lighting the torch, test the fittings on the regulator for leaks by applying a liquid soap solution on them. If the soap solution bubbles, do not use the torch.
4.Do not use a flame to check for a propane or an acetylene cylinder leak, use a leak or monitor detector.
Using
1.Do not use any cylinder that is not clearly marked.
2.If the cylinder has been transported in a horizontal position, do not use it until it has been stored upright for two hours.
3.Do not force hose connectors onto tanks that do not easily fit.
4.Fasten the regulator to the cylinder using a valve key wrench or and opened ended wrench. Do not use vise grips or pliers.
5.While in use, keep the valve key wrench in place on the valve spindle.
6.Do not use oil, grease or other lubricants on the regulator.
7.Use a pressure gauge on every regulator. Do not use an adjustable regulator with a higher pressure range than the original regulator that came with the torch.
8.Do not operate any pressure gauge beyond the top of its scale or near excessive heat (150 degrees) or where there is excessive vibration.
9.Use the red hose for gas fuel and the green hose for oxygen.
10."Blow Out" hoses before attaching the torch.
11.Do not face the gauge while opening the cylinder valve.
12.Ignite torches with friction lighters only. Do not use a cigarette lighter or matches.
13.Do not direct the flame of a torch towards gas or oxygen hoses.
14.Do not use a torch on any container that is labeled "Flammable" or "Combustible".
15.Do not use oxygen for ventilation purposes, comfort cooling, and blowing dust from clothing or for cleaning the work area.
16.When a cylinder becomes empty, label the valve stem with an "MT" tag, close the valve and replace the valve protection cap.
Shut Down Procedure
1.Do not crimp the hose to shut off the torch.
2.When shutting off the torch, close the gas cylinder valve first and let the remaining gas burn out of the hose before closing off the torch valve.
3.Do not leave pressure in the hoses when leaving the area. Bleed oxygen and fuel lines at the end of the work shift.
a.Turn the valve knobs located at the base of the torch handle clockwise to close the valves.
b.Turn the valve knobs on the oxygen and acetylene cylinders clockwise to close the valves on these cylinders.
c.Reduce the pressure on the regulator diaphragms by pulling back on the T-handles, out from the regulator, until the T-handles turn easily; do not completely back the T-handles out from the regulator.
d.Turn the valve knobs at the base of the torch counterclockwise to open the valves; leave the valves open for two seconds, then turn the valve knobs clockwise to close the valves again. If you do not observe a drop in pressure on the regulator gauge, repeat steps a. through b.
Gas Cylinder Storage
1.Store compressed gas cylinders with the valve tightly closed and secure the valve protection cap in place.
2.Secure or chain all cylinders in an upright position.
3.When storing unconnected gas cylinders, keep the fuel gas and oxygen separated by 20 feet and away from highly combustible materials, open flames and excessive heat.
Arc Welding
1.Do not perform welding tasks while wearing wet cotton gloves or wet leather gloves.
2.Do not change electrodes with your bare hands; wear dry rubber gloves.
3.Do not use the welding apparatus if the power cord is cut, frayed, split or otherwise visibly damaged or modified.
Drill Presses
1.Do not hold the work piece by hand when boring; use clamps to hold the work piece.
2.Tighten the drill bit securely in the chuck before drilling or boring.
3.Do not use dull, cracked or bent drill bits.
4.Insert the work piece into the table grooves before starting the drilling process.
5.Use brushes or vacuum machinery to remove metal chips, shavings and other debris from the drill table. Do not use your bare hands.
Grinders
1.Do not use a grinding wheel that has chips, cracks or grooves.
2.Prior to installing a new grinding wheel, inspect the wheel for cracks or other visible damage; tap the wheel gently with a plastic screwdriver handle to detect cracks that are not visible. If the wheel has a dead sound rather than a ring sound, do not use the wheel.
3.Do not install a grinding wheel whose labeled RPM speed is lower than the rated speed of the grinder.
4.Do not grind on the side of an abrasive wheel labeled "Type 1".
Sanders
1.Wear gloves, dust masks, safety goggles and hearing protection while using sanders.
2.Do not continue to work if your safety glasses become dusty or fogged. Stop your work and clean the glasses until the lenses are clear and defogged.
3.Do not wear contact lenses when sanding.
4.Sand on the downward side of the disk when using a disk sander.
5.Do not touch the abrasive surface of the belt sander with your bare hands when the belt sander is operating.
6.Keep your hands away from the abrasive surface.
7.Do not use your hands to hold the work piece to be sanded; use clamps and fixtures.
8.Turn off the sander and disconnect the power supply before changing the sandpaper.
9.Tilt your head forward when removing your safety goggles to prevent sawdust from falling into your eyes.
10.Wash your hands and arms thoroughly before eating or drinking after using the sander.
Hand Tools
1.Do not use a tool if its handle has splinters, burrs, cracks, splits or if the head of the tool is loose.
2.Do not use impact tools such as hammers or punches that have "mushroomed" heads.
3.Cut in a direction away from your body when using knives, shears or other cutting tools.
4.Do not perform "make-shift" repairs to tools.
5.Do not throw tools from one location to another or from one employee to another.
6.Transport hand tools only in toolboxes or tool belts. Do not carry tools in your clothing.
7.Carry all sharp tools in a sheath or holster.
8.Keep the blade of all cutting tools sharp.
9.Return tools to their storage places after use.
PAINTING/FINISHING PERSONNEL
Prep Area
1.Wear gloves, dust masks, safety goggles and hearing protection while using sanders.
2.Do not continue to work if your safety glasses become dusty or fogged. Stop your work and clean the glasses until the lenses are clear and defogged.
3.Do not wear contact lenses when sanding.
4.When using a disk sander, sand on the downward side of the disk.
5.Keep your hands away from the abrasive surface.
6.Turn off the sander and disconnect the power supply before changing the sandpaper.
7.Wear rubber gloves when using chemicals to wash off prepped and primed caskets.
8.Do not use rubber gloves that have split seams, pin holes, cuts, tears or other visible damage.
9.Attach the pressure-reducing nozzle that is labeled "Reduces Pressure to 30 psi" to the air hose when using compressed air to clean sanded caskets.
10.Do not use compressed air for comfort cooling.
11.Coil up the air hose on the work table or hose rack when it is not in use.