Safety Fire Watch Training
Safety Fire Watch Training
Safety Fire Watch Training
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Trenches Sewers
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confined space. He shall verify that the entrants record their entry/exit on the permit. The hole watch will remain at the entrance as long as there are personnel in the confined space.
The hole watch shall, when necessary initiate Emergency Response via his radio or an air horn. The hole watch shall notify entrants to exit a confined space in the event of an emergency. The hole watch shall notify entrants to exit a confined space in the event of a change in entry conditions. He shall account for all entrants.
* Special Work Permits require gas testing at least once per shift to insure safe working conditions.
* Permits will be suspended if conditions change or an emergency develops.
Permits must be valid and posted at the work location while any work is being performed.
The hole watch, under the authority of the Entry Supervisor is responsible to enforce the conditions of the permit.
Maintains Position at entrance Monitors Conditions (inside and out) Maintains Communication with entrants Attends Pre-entry Safety Meeting Gives Evacuation Orders Enforces conditions of the permit
Response call Performs Head Count Signs Personnel In/Out Affixes Do Not Enter Signs Restricts Unauthorized Personnel Monitors entrants for signs and symptoms related to associated hazards
Purpose: To eliminate injuries caused by falls Required for all work above 1.8 meters Unless Scaffolding Erected Completely & green tagged. Use a Full Body Harness Lanyard attached to the back D-Ring on harness and a substantial object: Non-insulated Pipe > 2 in diameter Structure or pipe support NOT Conduit, Instrument Leads, Insulated Pipe, Sharp or Hot Surface Lifeline may be required for confined space entry. Harness, lanyard and equipment should be inspected before and after each use. DO NOT use damaged harnesses or lanyards. Damaged harnesses or lanyards should be reported and given to supervision
- Symptoms
- Prevention
If someone has heat related symptoms: CALL the SHARQ Medical Department at 4444.
Safety-First,
Excavations
Excavation Hazards
Cave-ins are the greatest risk
Other hazards include: Asphyxiation due to lack of oxygen Inhalation of toxic materials Fire Moving machinery near the edge of the excavation can cause a collapse Accidental severing of underground utility lines
Excavation a man-made cut, cavity, trench, or depression formed by earth removal. Trench a narrow excavation. The depth is greater than the width, but not wider than 15 feet. Shield - a structure able to withstand a cave-in and protect employees Shoring - a structure that supports the sides of an excavation and protects against cave-ins Sloping - a technique that employs a specific angle of incline on the sides of the excavation. The angle varies based on assessment of impacting site factors.
Definitions
Focus of Training
The greatest risk at an excavation How to protect employees from cave-ins Factors that pose a hazard to employees working in excavations The role of a competent person at an excavation site
Protection of Employees
Employees should be protected from cave-ins by using an adequately designed protective system Protective systems must be able to resist all expected loads to the system
Shield - can be permanent or portable. Also known as trench box or trench shield. Shoring - such as metal hydraulic, mechanical or timber shoring system that supports the sides
Cave-in Hazard
Shoring
General
Provides a framework to work in Uses wales, cross braces and uprights Supports excavation walls
Trench Shield
A trench shield was built around this work area
Equipment used for protective systems must not have damage or defects that impair function. If equipment is damaged, the competent person must examine it to see if it is suitable for continued use. If not suitable, remove it from service until a
Hazardous Conditions
The weight and vibrations of the crane make this a very hazardous condition. They should not be working under this crane.
Spoils
Dont place spoils within 2 feet from edge of excavation Measure from nearest part of the spoil to the excavation edge Place spoils so rainwater runs away from the excavation
Access/Egress
Falls
Mobile equipment
Water is Hazardous
When water is present in an excavation it is extremely hazardous to enter
Note that these workers are not wearing hardhats to protect them from materials falling into the trench
These workers must be protected from cave-in. Note the water in the bottom of the trench. This is a very hazardous condition!
Hazardous Atmosphere
Test excavations more than 4 feet before an employee enters the excavation for:
Oxygen deficiency High combustible gas concentration High levels of other hazardous substances
Means of Egress
A stairway, ladder, or ramp must be present in excavations that are 4 or more feet deep, and within 25 feet of the employees
This ladder does not meet the requirements of the standard
Competent Person
Must have had specific training in and be knowledgeable about:
Soils classification The use of protective systems
Inspections of Excavations
A competent person must make daily inspections of excavations, areas around them and protective systems:
Before work starts and as needed, After rainstorms, high winds or other occurrence which may increase hazards, and When you can reasonably anticipate an employee
Inspections of Excavations
If the competent person finds evidence of a possible cave-in, indications of failure of protective systems, hazardous atmospheres, or other hazardous conditions:
Exposed employees must be removed from the hazardous area Employees may not return until the necessary precautions have been taken
Fissure
Summary
The greatest risk in an excavation is a cave-in.
Employees can be protected through sloping, shielding, and shoring the excavation. A competent person is responsible to inspect the excavation.
Other excavation hazards include water accumulation, oxygen deficiency, toxic fumes, falls, and mobile equipment.