Contractor Stand Down

Hand Safety Program

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 Stand Down opening comments

Presented by:
Adrian Bendeck
General Manager COCO

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 Safety Moment - 2016 Hand injuries*
1. Contractor scratched left forearm while picking up a paper shredder, rough edge of the shredder label
scratched his arm. The paper shredder had a product badge which had a slight rough edge which created
small abrasion. The employee was wearing a polo shirt and general purpose leather gloves at the time.
The contractor recognized the need for hand safety and risk of pinch points but the risk of the
rough edged product label was not identified as a potential hazard. The rough edge of the
label/badge was not easily identified as a potential hazard during visual inspection.

2. Contractor cut his middle finger, left hand, while handling the sharp edges of corrugated metal sheets on
top of above ground storage tank. He was placing sheets into tank roof, Tech was wearing general purpose
leather gloves, and other PPE required. Contractor received medical attention to his middle left finger, and
returned the next day on restricted duty.
Lack of supervision during work, hazard analysis did not address risk of handling sharp
objects. Gloves worn not appropriate for task. Contractor was handling 5 sheets at once,
increased work direction and pre-job briefing should have discussed correct method.

3. Contractor was on site performing maintenance on equipment and injured thumb (left hand) when it was
smashed with a hammer while working on a lift motor inside of the car wash. Technician was working in an
enclosed area within a very tight space. Tech was sent for medical evaluation, thumb was not broken, but
in pain.

Proper tool was used, Tech was wearing latex gloves to protect hands from grease. Task was
a single man job, performed LPSA prior to task, but became frustrated and did not re-assess.
Tech did not use SWA when became frustrated, did not stop to compose himself or call for
phone assistance, and conduct new LPSA. Tech has completed this task before many times
and no incident occurred.

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 How important are your hands?

The hand is one of the most complex parts of your

body. The movement of the tendons, bones, tissues
and nerves allows you to grip and do a wide variety
of complex jobs.

Without your hands it would be extremely difficult to

do routine simple tasks, such as opening doors,
using a fork, or tying your shoes.

Your hands make you a skilled, valuable worker.

The improper use or misuse of hand tools cause

minor to serious hand injuries.

Hand injuries are likely to occur when the wrong tool

is used or the right tool is used improperly.

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 Hand injuries and complications
Hand injuries can be associated with
working with machinery or
equipment.
The materials being used or the job
process might be hazardous.
Hand tools or powered hand tools
may be faulty or improperly used.
Follow proper ergonomics to avoid
repetitive strain injuries and other
musculoskeletal disorders, which can
develop over time and lead to long-
term disability.
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Hand injuries are difficult to repair
because of the complexity of them.
After an injury, the hand may not function
as it did before the injury due to loss of:
Ability to complete the simplest of
tasks
Motion
Dexterity
Grip
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 Hand Injury Requirements

This standard has been established to ensure Employees and Contractors

eliminate or mitigate as many hazards as possible. Employees and Contractors
must wear the appropriate hand safety personal protective equipment (PPE) to
protect their hands while performing work.

Examples include, but are not limited to: 100% Glove use
Store and back room repairs
Working on or installing equipment
Performing preventive maintenance (inside store, HVAC, Car Wash etc.)
Facilities work, canopy, lights, turbines, restroom facilities, trash enclosures
Cleaning or repairing dispensers
Emptying trash or any waste streams, landscaping
Performing mechanical activities
Performing any activity that your LPSA indicates the use of proper hand
protection is necessary

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 To avoid hand injuries:

Know the hazards and dangers of the job to be done and plan
your work activities. Use LPSA and JSAs. Whats the worst
thing that can happen? Mitigate or eliminate as many hazards
as possible before starting work.

Consider areas with pinch points or impact points.

Be aware of obstacles and equipment that pose hand contact

hazards (push and pull).

Wear proper gloves for each and every task (more than one
glove may be required). Layer gloves with chemical protection
as the outermost layer when applicable.

Change gloves as necessary to avoid chemical contact

(Permeation-Penetration-Degradation).

Use the proper tools and mechanical aids for the task (holders,
extensions etc.).

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 To avoid hand injuries: (cont.)

Protect yourself from hot and cold surfaces.

Avoid vibration, over use and overexertion.

Keep eyes on task.

Be conscious of rotating or moving surfaces.

Automated machinery may be controlled by remote control, or

delayed timing devices that cause the machine to start
automatically (Lockout/Tagout).

Loose clothing and jewelry (rings and watch bands) may be

caught up in moving machinery.

Never remove machine safeguards or operate machinery with

safeguards removed.

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 When to use Hand Protection

Assess the risk: Consider the task youre about to perform.

Analyze your safeguards: When reviewing hand protection
for the task, analyze which gloves would be appropriate to
reduce the risk of injury.
Act: Choose and wear the proper hand protection for the task.

Use appropriate hand protection when your hands are exposed to hazards
such as:
Skin absorption of harmful or toxic substances (Bloodborne pathogens)
Severe cuts or lacerations
Severe scratches or abrasions
Punctures (syringes)
Chemical burns and exposures
Harmful temperature extremes (Thermal burns - Frostbite)
Impact (contact) hazards
Biological hazards, insects, rodents, snakes, bird droppings etc.
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Task
General purpose (non-
chemical) work such as
valve operation, climbing
ladders, etc.; Working at
Marine Terminals; Sharp
edges, tools and knifes
Incidental chemical
exposure potential such as
lab work, etc.
When there is potential for
elevated chemical
exposure such as draining,
cleaning, leaking of
chemical and/or process
equipment, tank sampling,
tank reel gauging activities
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Hand Protection
Hazard Glove / Safeguard
Scrapes, cuts, Dipped nylon, leather palm, leather
scratches and light driving, or gloves with equal or
/ moderate burns improved protection. Always look for
Wet slippery ANSI cut resistant gloves at Level 3
surfaces / pinch or higher when selecting a glove in
points this category.
Incidental contact Disposable Vinyl, Latex, Nitrile or
to chemical and PVC Disposable Gloves offer limited
hydrocarbon protection for incidental contacts.
exposure potential/ Change immediately when
skin contact contaminated product contacts gloves
(offer very little protection; get a new
pair often).
Moderate to high Industrial grade, chemical resistant
chemical and gloves rated by the manufacturer
hydrocarbon sufficient for the chemical and time of
exposure potential the exposure. Materials used can be
(use proper arm Neoprene, Nitrile, Butyl and PVC
and body materials. Remember gloves are
protection) chemical resistant and shall be
changed when exposed.
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 Hand Protection (cont.)

Task Hazard Glove / Safeguard

Welding, cutting and Cuts and scrapes Welding Grade Gloves for the type of
brazing welding

High voltage electrical Electrocution/Burns Voltage rated gloves with seamless

work (racking in/out, protectors as outlined in Electrical
testing, etc.) Safe Work Practice ESH 550. When
selecting a glove, ensure it is rated for
the voltage it will be exposed to.

Hammering, rigging, Pinch, Smash, Impact Resistant Gloves (back of the

scaffolding, pipefitting Crush, Fracture, etc. hand protection, knuckle and finger
and task with potential reinforcements)
impact hazards

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 How chemicals get in

Permeation Diffusion of a chemical

through a material on a molecular basis

Penetration Chemical enters through

zippers, punctures or seams

Degradation Chemical causes a

change in the physical properties of the
material

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 Glove Care

Chemical Gloves are chemical-

resistant, not chemical-proof.
Change gloves whenever contact
with chemicals occurs.
Discard gloves if they become
saturated with oil.
Inspect gloves before use for tears,
excessive wear, and punctures.
Store in a clean, dry location.
Use caution while removing
contaminated gloves.
Leak test chemical gloves by sealing
the wrist and filling the glove with air.
Use a clean plastic tube or low
pressure airline not your mouth!

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 Hand Care

Avoid washing your hands with

solvents, harsh soaps, or abrasives.
Clean and bandage all cuts and
abrasions.
Immediately remove any imbedded
foreign materials and seek medical
attention.
Wash immediately after using any
chemical Even if you did not detect
leakage.
Pay attention to skin rashes - get
immediate medical attention.
Wear cotton gloves under rubber
gloves to reduce sweating.

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 Ergonomics in the field and office

Hand injury can also occur as a Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI) -- a potentially
disabling illness that can be caused by prolonged repetitive hand movements,
such as those involved in computer use as well as out in the field.
RSI symptoms tend to develop gradually. At first, symptoms may only occur
while doing the repetitive task and ease off when you rest. In time, the
symptoms can be present all the time, but tend to be made worse by doing the
repetitive task. Symptoms can range from mild to severe. If these RSI
symptoms are ignored, the injury may become long-term and possibly
irreversible.
Symptoms indicate the need for rest and recovery of the tissues.

Most common symptoms: Other symptoms include:

Tingling, burning, itching
Stiffness
Muscle fatigue
Increasing discomfort
Mild swelling
Muscle weakness
Loss of range of motion
Guarding or protecting the
affected body part(s)

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 Risk Factors for RSIs
1. Awkward or Static Posture
An awkward body posture is any change of all or
part of the body from the neutral position.
Examples of awkward body positions for your
hands and wrists:
o twisting
o bending the wrist forward, backward or side to
side
When muscles stay contracted for too long, blood
flow can be affected. The longer or more often a
static or awkward body position is used the more
likely the person will be injured.
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2. Repetition
Repetitive movements are especially hazardous
when they involve the same joints and muscle
groups over and over and when we do the same
motion too often, too quickly and for too long. This
type of work is very tiring because the worker cannot
fully recover in the short periods of time between
movements. Eventually, it takes more effort to
perform the same repetitive movements.
A general rule, jobs or tasks are considered
repetitive when:
A task has a cycle time of less than 30 seconds. For
example, packing a box of jars every 20 seconds.
A task that requires repeating the activity more than 50% of
the time. For example, a computer operator who enters
data more than 50% of the day.
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 Risk Factors for RSIs (cont.)
3. Force
Force is the amount of effort our bodies must do
to lift objects, to use tools, or to move. All work
requires us to exert some force. If the force
required to perform the work overloads the
muscles, joints, tendons and other soft tissues, it
is considered to be excessive force.
Excessive forces can be created by:
The weight of the object and how it is handled
any amount of weight can create excessive
force if it is difficult or awkward to handle.
Awkward or improper hand grips.
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4. Vibration
Hand/Arm Vibration can affect those who operate
power driven hand tool such as jack hammers, air
guns and chain saws.
Vibration is a problem because more force than
normally needed may have to be used to control a
vibrating hand tool or hold onto a vibrating steering
wheel.
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 Control of Knife and
Hand Cutting Tools

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 Control of Knife and Hand Cutting Tools

Due to the potential safety hazard that they pose, Company and
Contractor personnel are not allowed to use their own personal knives
or any open-bladed knife. This includes ones previously distributed by
the Company or Contractor.

This control applies to all knives that have exposed sharp-edged blades
that are fixed or can be opened and locked into a fixed position (Fixed
Open Blade Knifes). The ban also applies to all types of multi-use tools:

Leatherman
Gerber Multi-Plier
Swiss Army knives, etc.

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 Before use of cutting tools

All approved cutting tools must go
through a visual inspection prior to
each use.
Cut resistant level 3 or higher
gloves are mandatory while
handling, sharpening or using
cutting tools.
Ensure that all hazards and risks
created by the sharp edge are
addressed at each time of use.
Prior to each and every step
assess, analyze and act
think about line of fire, where
is the free hand, are there
other workers nearby or could
someone step into the line of
fire while the cutting tool is
being used?

Workers must be aware of the

stored energy in the cutting tool
and what would happen if the
cutting tool slipped.

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 Exceptions

Recognizing that there are some tasks where an alternative cutting device is
not yet available, we will use an exception approval procedure:
One-time exceptions must be approved by the Chevron Area Manager /
M&C Manager.
When working in a marine environment, persons in watercraft are allowed to
use open blade knives for prop clearing and urgent release of mooring/
anchor lines.

Example of an approved commonly used tool

See Control of Knives and Hand Cutting Tools Standard on Contractor

SWP website for other examples of approved and unapproved cutting tools.

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 Examples of unapproved tools

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 Roles, Responsibilities and Training
Requirements

Personnel are required to use only approved, safer, alternative cutting tools while
conducting work tasks within AP operated facilities. Tool approvals shall be
obtained prior to use.

It is the responsibility of all workers to ensure that they comply

Workers with this policy at all times and work injury-free.

It is the Supervisors responsibility to ensure that authorized

Supervisors tools are available for their employees and that their employees
are using the correct tool for the job at hand.

Training: Review of the standard is required by all Employees and

Contractors prior to performing any work. Written acknowledgement
from each contract company is also required. (provide to your
Contract Owner during your engagement meetings)

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 Prevent Injury
Know the hazards and dangers of the job to be done. Discuss
the 5 Steps to Working Safely with Station personnel prior to
starting work.

Plan your work activities. Remember to refer to the

Preventing Serious Injury and Fatalities Field Guide when
planning work.

Use LPSA and JSAs. Whats the worst thing that can happen?
Mitigate or eliminate as many hazards as possible before
starting work.

Follow the AP Hand Safety & Injury Prevention Safety

Standard and Control of Knife and Hand Cutting Tools
Standard available on the Contractor web site.

Document and Train your workers and sub contractors on

these requirements.
Questions? Contact your Project Manager, HES
Specialist (RESH) or Safety Specialist.

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 Questions

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