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CONSTRUCTION OVERVIEW What is your best source of information? Internet Others Standards 29 CFR 1926 Construction Standard 29 CFR 1910: 1910.119 PSM CFR Part 68 112(r), “Clean Air Act” 1910.119 PSM Can a site fall under both the General Industry and Construction standards a the same time? Discuss Most Frequently Cited Handouts Fatality Information Handout Work Related Statistics 5,100 fatalities 3.9 per 100,000 3,800,000 disabling injuries 439,000 Illnesses $ 127.7 Billion Human cost National Safety Council data 1997 HAZCOM “Right to Know” hazards of chemicals in workplace. Chemical hazards communicated. Material Safety Data Sheet. One for all chemicals. Labels Identify chemical. Indicate hazard. All containers labeled. Manufacturer Labels Material Hazard: HEALTH FIRE REACTIVITY Contact Number Do not remove Chemical Exposure First Aid Remove contaminated clothing Safety shower 15 minutes Seek medical attention. Personal Protective Equipment Personal Protective Equipment Foot - ANSI Z41.1 Head - ANSI Z89.2 Hearing - Eye face - Z87.1 Respiratory - NIOSH Harness, lifelines lanyards Working over or near water Other PPE Job specific: Fall Protection 6 feet guardrail system safety nets personal arrest Harness lanyard Always in manlifts Ladders held tied Leading Edge Work Definition of leading Edge Exception: creates greater hazard Holes Fall Protection - Safety Nets Safety nets and safety net installations must be drop-tested at the jobsite: After initial installation and before being used. Whenever relocated. After major repair. At 6-month intervals if left in one place. Safety Nets Working 25 ft above surface Where use other safety devices are impractical No work until inspected tested Extend 8 ft beyond edge Fall Protection - Safety Nets Working Over/Near Water Life jacket Inspected before and after each use for buoyancy Ring buoys provided Lifesaving skiff Fall Protection Harness lanyard Tied off above Always in manlifts Fall Protection -