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Core Curriculum 00101 Copyright © 2015 by NCCER, Alachua, FL 32615. Published by Pearson. All rights reserved. Session One Safety and Hazard Recognition  Objectives When trainees have completed this session, they should be able to do the following: 1. Describe the importa...

Core Curriculum 00101 Copyright © 2015 by NCCER, Alachua, FL 32615. Published by Pearson. All rights reserved. Session One Safety and Hazard Recognition  Objectives When trainees have completed this session, they should be able to do the following: 1. Describe the importance of safety, the causes of workplace accidents, and the process of hazard recognition and control. a. Define incidents and the significant costs associated with them. b. Identify the common causes of incidents and their related consequences. c. Describe the processes related to hazard recognition and control, including the Hazard Communication (HAZCOM) Standard and the provisions of a safety data sheet (SDS). Module 00101 – Basic Safety (Construction Site Safety Orientation) Section 1.1.0 Safety Incidents/Accidents 1 of 3 INCIDENT CATEGORIES Near-miss: An unplanned event or occurrence in which no one was injured and no damage to property occurred, but during which either could have happened. Near-miss incidents are warnings that should always be reported rather than overlooked or taken lightly. Property damage: An unplanned event that resulted in damage to tools, materials, or equipment, but no personal injuries. Minor injuries: Personnel may have received minor cuts, bruises, or strains, but the injured workers returned to full duty on their next regularly scheduled work shift. Module 00101 – Basic Safety (Construction Site Safety Orientation) Section 1.1.0 Safety Incidents/Accidents 2 of 3 Serious or disabling injuries: Personnel received injuries that resulted in temporary or permanent disability. Included in this category would be lost-time incidents, restricted duty or restricted motion cases, and those that resulted in partial or total disability. Fatalities: Deaths resulting from unplanned incidents. Module 00101 – Basic Safety (Construction Site Safety Orientation) 1.1.0 – Carpentry Safety The focus four are: 1. Falls 2. Struck-by accidents 3. Electrical shock 4. Caught-in or caught-between accidents 1.1.0 Section Review Road Where is a likely location for a Electrical box caught-in accident? Trench Roof 1.1.0 Section Review Answer Road Where is a likely location for a Electrical box caught-in accident? Trench Roof  Section 1.2.0 – Safety Incidents CAUSES OF INCIDENTS Failure to communicate At-risk work habits Alcohol or drug abuse Lack of skill Intentional acts Unsafe acts Rationalizing risks Unsafe conditions Housekeeping Management failure Module 00101 – Basic Safety (Construction Site Safety Orientation)  Section 1.3.0 – HAZCOM Your HAZCOM Responsibilities Know where the SDSs are kept on the job site. Report any hazards you spot on the job site to your supervisor. Know the physical and health hazards of any hazardous materials on your job site Know what to do in an emergency Know the location and content Incident reporting Module 00101 – Basic Safety (Construction Site Safety Orientation)  Section 1.3.1 – Energy Release SOURCES OF ENERGY RELEASE Mechanical Thermal (heat or cold) Pneumatic Radioactive Hydraulic Gravitational Electrical Stored energy Chemical Module 00101 – Basic Safety (Construction Site Safety Orientation)  Wrap Up – Trade Terms 1 of 6 Combustible Capable of easily igniting and rapidly burning; used to describe a fuel with a flash point at or above 100°F (38°C). Competent person A person who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions that are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them. Module 00101 – Basic Safety (Construction Site Safety Orientation) Trade Terms Quiz 100° F or above What is the flash point of 150° F or above combustible material? 200° F or above 220° F or above Trade Terms Quiz Answer 100° F or above What is the flash point of 150° F or above combustible material? 200° F or above 220° F or above  Wrap Up – Trade Terms 2 of 7 Confined space A work area large enough for a person to work,but arranged in such a way that an employee must physically enter the space to perform work. A confined space has a limited or restricted means of entry and exit. It is not designed for continuous work. Tanks, vessels, silos, pits, vaults, and hoppers are examples of confined spaces. See also permit-required confined space. Module 00101 – Basic Safety (Construction Site Safety Orientation)  Wrap Up – Trade Terms (3 of 7) Hazard Communication Standard (HAZCOM) The Occupational Safety and Health Administration standard that requires contractors to educate employees about hazardous chemicals on the job site and how to work with them safely. Hydraulic Powered by fluid under pressure. Module 00101 – Basic Safety (Construction Site Safety Orientation) Trade Terms (4 of 6) Ground fault: Incidental grounding of a conducting electrical wire. Combustible: Capable of easily igniting and rapidly burning; used to describe a fuel with a flash point at or above 100°F  Wrap Up – Trade Terms (5 of 7) Management system The organization of a company’s management, including reporting procedures, supervisory responsibility, and administration. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) An agency of the US Department of Labor. Also refers to the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, a law that applies to more than more than 111 million workers and 7 million job sites in the US. Personal protective equipment (PPE) Equipment or clothing designed to prevent or reduce injuries. Module 00101 – Basic Safety (Construction Site Safety Orientation)  Wrap Up – Trade Terms (6 of 7) Pneumatic Powered by air pressure, such as a pneumatic tool. Respirator A device that provides clean, filtered air for breathing, no matter what is in the surrounding air. Safety culture The culture created when the whole company sees the value of a safe work environment. Module 00101 – Basic Safety (Construction Site Safety Orientation)  Wrap Up – Trade Terms 7 of 7 Safety data sheet (SDS) A document that must accompany any hazardous substance. The SDS identifies the substance and gives the exposure limits, the physical and chemical characteristics, the kind of hazard it presents, precautions for safe handling and use, and specific control measures. Trench A narrow excavation made below the surface of the ground that is generally deeper than it is wide, with a maximum width of 15 feet (4.6 m). Also see excavation. Module 00101 – Basic Safety (Construction Site Safety Orientation) Next Session… ELEVATED WORK AND FALL PROTECTION Read Sections 2.0.0 through 2.4.3. Complete the 1.0.0 and 2.0.0 Section Reviews..