General Safe Work Practices
As an employee, you are your own best advocate for keeping yourself safe. Below is a list of safe work practices to help you.
When working with compressed air:
- reduce air pressure to 30 psi if used for cleaning, and use only with appropriate guarding and proper protective equipment; and
- never clean clothing with compressed air.
Air Compressor Safety
When working with hand tools:
- do not use tools with loose, cracked or splintered handles; and
- do not use impact tools with mushroomed heads.
When working with machines, such as jack hammers, pavement saws:
- be sure to be trained on safe operation of machinery;
- inspect machinery and ensure all guards are in place and in working order;
- protect feet, eyes, ears and hands; and
- wear hearing protection.
When performing overhead work:
- secure all tools and materials;
- use toeboards, screens, guardrails and debris nets;
- barricade the area and post signs; and
- be sure materials stored in buildings under construction are placed further than 6 feet of hoist way/floor openings and more than 10 feet from an exterior wall.
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6-5. How far from hoist ways/floor openings must materials be stored?
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