6. Do not climb higher than the second rung on stepladders or the third rung on straight or extension ladders. 7. Never stand on the top or the paint shelf of a stepladder. 8. When working with electricity, use a ladder made of wood or fiberglass. 9. Inspect ladders regularly. Stepladders and extension ladders should be inspected for broken or frozen joints or latches. Aluminum ladders should be inspected for cracks and broken welds. Aluminum ladders should also be inspected for rough spots and burrs before first use. Wooden ladders should be inspected for cracked wood, splinters, rot and broken or loose hardware. Protect wooden ladders with linseed oil or clear sealant. 10. Ladders that are damaged must be taken out of service for repair or destroyed. Special Equipment Special equipment such as tractors, lifts, high rangers, graders, Knuckleboom trucks, plows, cranes or any unit which has special devices added for specific types of work will require formal instruction prior to use by the driver. This special training will include: 1. Explanation and demonstration of all control devices. 2. Explanation and demonstration all safety equipment. 3. Knowledge of maintenance items such as fuel, water, oil or other minimum operating needs of the unit. 4. Demonstration of operation. 5. New driver operation under supervision of designated trainers. 6. Instruction in driving to and from, or on and off a trailer, parking procedures and method for securing. 7. Road test required on special or large equipment.
A report of this training is to be documented and submitted to Human Resources.
Passengers will ride only in seats so designed for passengers on special equipment. Operators will always use caution when operating equipment where vision is limited and will have a person guiding them when backing. Construction type equipment will travel at prudent speeds without exception. This equipment will use the right lane except when a left turn is required. Right-of-way will be given to all other motor vehicles. Caution/Hazard lights, when equipped, will be on at all times when driving down the street. Triangular, orange colored slow-moving vehicle signs will be displayed on the rear of the vehicle.
Use of special equipment without previous training or authorization will result in corrective action.
Outside Contractors All contractors hired to do work for the Village of Pinehurst will follow all local, state, and federal guidelines and laws. Any employee who witnesses a contractor performing any work in an unsafe manner shall notify the appropriate department. Any contractor found not complying with these safety procedures will discontinue work until the problem is corrected, if the violation is one that places any employee in a life threatening or dangerous situation. The Village department overseeing the contractor will notify the contractor both verbally and in writing to correct minor safety violations.
Village of Pinehurst Employee Handbook – Updated January 2025
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