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Safety Guide

  • Sep 22, 2014
  • 1 min read

Table of Contents


Introduction

  • Manager/Supervisor Due Diligence

  • Manager’s Responsibilities

  • Employee’s Responsibilities

  • Hazard Reports

Key Safe Behaviours (KSB)

  • Abrasive Blasting

  • Air Brake Adjustment (Auto Slack Adjusters)

  • Air Impact Wrench

  • Air Purifying Respirators

  • Case Cutter Safety

  • Cleaning Solvents

  • Compressed Air

  • Cut Off Saws

  • Electric (Arc) Welding

  • Emergency Repairs

  • Ergonomics

  • Exhaust Fumes

  • Fall Protection

  • Fire Extinguishers

  • General Housekeeping

  • High Pressure Fluids (Hydraulic, Diesel, Grease & Paint)

  • Hook Up for Transport

  • Hydraulic Jacks (Including Port-A-Power Units)

  • Ladder Safety

  • Lockout Procedures for Machines

  • Material Handling

  • Parts Wash Station

  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

  • Power Lines

  • Safe Lifting

  • Three Point Contact (Entering & Exiting the Cab)

  • Warehouse Safety

  • Wheels

  • Working in Extreme Cold

  • Working in Extreme Heat


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