dangling jewelry shall be worn.
5. Eye protection (suitable safety glasses, goggles, or face shields) shall be worn when there is a risk of flying particles or corrosive materials, punctures, abrasions, contusions, or burns from all welding, cutting, grinding, and chipping. 6. Ear plugs or muffs must be used when noise levels are above 85 dBA or as employee or foreman determines necessary. 7. Respirators are required when dusts, fumes, or vapors exceed OSHA Permissible Exposure levels. Job conditions may require use of dust masks, half or full face respirators for Asbestos, Painting or Paint Removal, Cutting & Burning, Bacteria & Fungus, Demolition, etc. Air quality shall be determined prior to start and during all work activities by Subcontractor’s Superintendent. 8. Suitable hand protection is required for employees exposed to cuts, burns, irritating substances, or electrical hazards. 9. Scaffolding must be in a safe operating condition and used with railings, toe boards, and outriggers if required. Scaffold wheels must be in a locked position. 10. Do not use a defective ladder. Adjust ladder to proper angle and height before using. Secure ladder at top to prevent falls. All straight ladders shall extend 36" or more above the landing surface. Do not use the top three rungs of an extension ladder or top two rungs of a step ladder. 11. Cylinders containing oxygen, acetylene, or other fuels must be secured in the upright position. Gas cylinders and oxidizers shall be separated by 20 feet or by a non-combustible barrier at least five feet high with a fire resistance rating of at least 1/2 hour. Attach caps or gauges. 12. Keep source of ignition away from flammables. Fire extinguishers are provided for emergency use. Do not tamper with, or remove, extinguishers without authorization. 13. Make certain that safety devices are operative and guards are in place before using power tools, machines, or equipment. 14. Boom equipment should never be operated within 10 feet of overhead power lines. When operating equipment or dump trucks, check for overhead power lines prior to raising booms or dumps. 15. Lift correctly. Obtain help when needed. 16. Good housekeeping is essential. Keep your area clean. 17. All electrical tools, including extension cords, must be properly grounded and color coded in accordance with the Assured Grounding Program. 18. Rubber gloves and face protection must be worn when handling chemicals and corrosives for coil cleaning, descaling, and boiler burnouts. 19. Observe good personal hygiene habits while working around insulation products. 20. No electrical work should be done hot which can be done cold. 21. All circuits should be treated as though they were live. 22. Electrical Contractors shall warn others of any electrical hazards of which they may not be aware. 23. Electrical Contractors shall inspect all temporary light and power lines periodically. 24. Electrical Contractors shall remove fuses, lock open or tag boxes or switches before working on any motor or circuit. 25. Electrical Contractors shall install temporary lighting to provide at least five foot candles in the work area, stairwells, corridors, and exits. 26. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI's) are required on all 120 volt, 15 and 20 amp single phase circuits. GFCI's shall be Class A for construction use. 27. All openings in or at the edge of working surfaces, which could permit a drop of more than four feet, shall be provided with railings and barriers capable of withstanding a load of 200 pounds. These railings or barriers shall be put in place before any other work is permitted in the area. Floor and roof openings shall be covered with 3/4" plywood or the equivalent, and be able to withstand twice the loading. 28. When employees are working at grade or at the same surface or level of work as rebar, the rebar is to be protected against the hazard of impalement by guarding the exposed ends with approved plastic covers, or troughs. ("Mushroom" caps are prohibited.) 29. Check the air quality in vaults and manholes before entering. 30. Report all unsafe conditions and work practices to your supervisors. 31. All trench sidewalls shall be protected by shoring, slide box, or laid back to the angle of repose. 32. Observe all traffic rules or regulations and practice defensive driving at all times. 33. Never leave running equipment unattended. 34. Avoid standing/walking under suspended load or under the boom of a crane.
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