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Safety Information
State Workman's
Compensation Certificate
Safety Policy
These general
safety rules are designed to provide you with knowledge of the recognized and
established safe practices and procedures that apply to many of the work
situation you may encounter while employed at this organization. It would be
impossible to cover every work situation. If you are in doubt about the safety
of any condition, practice, or procedure consult your supervisor for guidance.
1.
Accident Reporting: Report
all accident or near misses to your supervisor before the end of your shift.
Falsification of company records, including employment applications, time
records or safety documentation will not be tolerated. If you are injured, you
are required to visit Arbor Occupational Medicine (275 S. Main St., Longmont,
other locations available). All employees who visit Arbor will be drug tested.
If you test positive for ANY reason, you will be terminated.
2.
Weekly Safety Meeting: all
employees are required to attend weekly safety meetings on Monday mornings at
6am.
3.
Hazard Reporting: Employees
are responsible for notifying a supervisor immediately of any unsafe condition
and/or practice.
4.
Alcohol or Illegal Drugs:
We will not employee anyone who takes illegal drugs at any time. We have the
right to conduct random drug tests, if you test positive for ANY reason you will
be terminated. No illegal drugs or alcohol will be allowed on the work site.
Employees must notify their supervisor of any prescription drugs that might
affect their judgment.
5.
Ladders: Beware of overhead
cables/wires when carrying ladders. Be sure ladder feet are placed on stable
ground (35o angle maximum). Do not move ladders when extended. If
your ladder is damaged, let Paul know so he can get it repaired before someone
gets hurt.
6.
Boom Lifts: You must wear a
safety harness attached to the lift at all times (even to drive the lift on the
ground). You must be approved/certified by Paul to drive a lift.
7.
Smoking: Due to the use of
hazardous chemicals and insurance requirements, no smoking is allowed on the
jobsite, except in designated areas during your breaks.
8.
Heavy Lifting: Two
people are required to lift the power washer and spray pumps.
9.
Roofs: Always wear a
harness and tie off when going on a roof, do not go on a roof with snow or ice.
Ropes and harnesses are provided in each van.
10.
Paint Sprayers & Spray wands: Do not place gas pumps
inside building or garage. Orange spray tip
guards must be used at all times. Do not
point spray wands at anyone whether the pump is running or not. Check power
cords to be sure they are not damaged (no damage to rubber coating or plug) If
you need a new cord contact Paul.
11.
Ladders on vans: Secure
bungies on front & rear of all ladders on top of vans. Maximum of 3 ladders per
stack. Do not lean ladders on van or anything unstable. Do not drop ladders
off of van or building, someone could get injured below and the ladder damaged.
12.
Clothing: Painters pants
must be worn at all times to prevent skin from hazardous chemicals.
13.
Respirators: All employees
inside building must wear a respirator when paint/lacquer is being sprayed.
Employee spraying exterior paint must also wear a respirator (please check
filters regularly).
14.
Eye Protection: Eye
protection must be worn during power washing and paint/lacquer spraying by
everyone inside the building, and person spraying exterior paint.
15.
Seat Belts: When
driving/riding in company vans you must wear your seat
belt.
16.
Driving vans: You must have
a valid drivers license to drive a company van. Please do not speed, and
drive carefully! When parking on the job site, be sure that your van is not
blocking traffic, and keep the doors closed at all times.
17.
Hard Hats: Read signs –
OSHA requires hard hats on commercial job sites. Your entire crew will be
liable for the fine by OSHA, so remind each other.
18.
Horseplay: Wrestling,
running, pushing, throwing any item in play or other disorderly conduct is
forbidden on the job.
19.
Hazardous Materials: follow
proper use and handling procedures for all hazardous materials. Do not use a
chemical if you are not familiar with the hazardous properties or have not
received and been trained on the required protective equipment. MSDS sheets are
located in a binder in each van. ALL HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS MUST BE IN
CONTAINERS MARKED “HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL” – WITH THE NAME OF THE CHEMICAL LISTED ON
IT”
20.
First Aid Boxes: are
located in each van. Please let me know if you need an item restocked.
I
_____________________________________ have read/been read and understand the
safety rules of Perfection Painting Company. I agree to act in accordance with
the safety rules at all times while working and understand that the violation of
any rule is cause for stern disciplinary action which could include termination
of employment.
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Signature Date
Revised 10/07 |
