INC IDENT REPORTING , INVESTIGATION & ANALYS IS

L earn-og o;,:ec; ,ves

~ CIDENT
REPORT~G,
IN,"ESTIGATION, =-=~!~CS used 10 ~ ="""' "'~ rc:.GenlS
· Desa~ ,:-,,, co,,'.=t c.-ic ':Ur.:..~ o' reco,0$ ano aoc..mert<
· E.,car. ""."3w ,..C""'...!::"' r .~s:..ga.:.c!' z·~ i..'?-Cl tn de:e["""1.,e t."'4' ~.u-~~
AND ~.:i,-s .a:rd ca_..-sM c' ari ~ 1
• ~ a s·1..""C.JTC ..-oo,erJ n-~s~a.:.,on
~.\~.ALYSIS e:s,_c.e-.:.a. pa""t of a s.a.'~:Y l"tVe.S~;.J:..cn
torm.. and ext:i,a.i ..,_.,...Y ll .s

• (),o,,-5G".!>e noN ~ r . ! 2ni11~ and'. --.azarc OJn:rol affect nan.agemer!

LEGAL REQUIREJ.•ENTS FOR REPORTING AND LNVESTIGATION IN CIDENT REPORTING

A, rnodems must be reported . so that circumstances

surroun<fng the event will be commun,cated.and similar
T--e F:C!Df'as O;-cr.a.na! Sl.O.Jla\es tna\ compan es must
~ddents ca n be prevented
re:x:~ a::c-::e~:s ._,__--:;- ., 2.G ro...;rs
Unfortunately, many potential hazardous srtuations are not

C reported for the fo.'!ow'.ng reasons.

• 1,,\/orker.; fear that they wdl be discipf111ed.

• v :or"'ers are re.'uc::ant :o report the actions of others
• 1/\'orxers do not want to be responsible for breaking an
estabLshe<J safety record
• A worker may feel that too much ·red tape ts involved in having
a very minor injury treated ~
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INCIDENT INVESTIGATION IN CIDENT INVESTIGATION

T"e su:ie'v'sor n co..trol of the area or process where the Ti m ing o f Investigations

~ccen: occurred w, I ust.:a!ly corduct the investigation .

.:.or;;ers
1 managemert. and tne com pany health and safety When an incident occurs, the first priority must be to take

com:-'t1ee shou:d a~ be involved n tne investigat.-on care of injured workers and remove all potential hazards to
1nvesugators. After this, the inv estigation of the incident

lf a sLoe,-visor·s actJons 1nd,cate that h ·s or her main should take place as quickly as possible for the following

~ot,vat-0e1 ,s '.Ile prevention of Mure ir.cidents and the reasons:

creai1on or a mere prodLc:,v e worlq:lace, workers ,v,~ be

more 1:10 n.eo to cooperate and asslSt M the repo:-t;ng o' ' The short er the tJme between the incident and the
1nvesngation, the more vivid will be the recollection ol details
c--ot 'ems o,e•ore they become nodents

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 INCIDENT INVESTIGATION CONDUCTING THE INVESTIGATION

· Observers will relate the facts more accurately if they have In carrying out an Investigation 1t 1!l helpful to use a

not had tho time to have their opinions bia sed by discussions
w1lh others.
r Changes in circumstances such as weather conditions,
darkness. crew changes, and repositioning of equipment will
have less time to occur.
- It is less likely that evidence will have been removed or
destroyed
1·Most importantly, a quick investigation Is an opportunity for
the investigator to show sincere concern for the workers
involved
standardized form that asks for the followlng 1nformauon
I} Name(s) of worker(s) involved
() Department and j ob title(s)
() Location . date and tJme of lnc1den1
() A description of what happened. from wilnesses and workers
involved
() A description of injury or illness
() A description or damage to equipment. vehides. or buddings
0 Cause(s) of the incident
() Suggestions for corrective action.

CONDUCTING THE INVESTIGATION CONDUCTING THE INVESTIGATIO N

The investigator should carry out lhe following steps and

The investigator should have the following equipment
procedures:
readily available:

~ Get an overall view of the incident before talking to anyone

; a camera :J: Immediately take note of details like time of day, weather. etc
f notebook 2 Take pictures of the area
r, pen , pencil ~ Determine. from viewing the area , which person(s) would have
:'I! tape measure 1he most accurate recollection of the incident
'"; investigation form, and
E Determine what events led up to the accident
:, safety equipment
~ If possible. the first person to be interviewed should be the
individual who has the most knowledge of the situation.

INCIDENT ANALYSIS INCIDENT ANALYSIS

Procedure for Analyzing an Incident Procedure fo r Analyzing an Inci dent

• Hazard Identification • Sub-Standard/Unsafe Acts

- Unsafe Conditions - Operating equipment without authority

- Inadequate guards and barriers - Failure to warn nearby w orkers
- Inadequate or improper protective equipment - Failure to secure equipment
- Defective tools. equipment, or materials - Removing safety devices. or making them
- Congested or restricted action inoperable
- Inadequate warning systems - Using defective equipment
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H,uard Cont rol

Procaju n> for AnJiyzl ng an Incident

• ElC'tr- !ht} deni·f1ed uns.:1fo cond t,on(s) and unsafe act(s)

• lrxi t)Cl Caus.is.
c.1n ncvm:il iy oo comteted ,mmed.atcly by t:-o dovolopme-,:
of prc,·entl\ e measures or "oli< site ch3nges such as
- i~..J:d~,.. ::lte f~3-cerst--O C"" SJP€'"\ s.-cn
- f.'t>'11l <YO~)"' w slces.s
- G,, mg ,rnn:,.11 1'\slruct1on on how to safety carry
- L..~.::., o~ ~~cw ~e a"C s,
out certmn :ict vns
lden!dy.ng the ha;::irds
- Seet-.,ng out and discussing sa fer techniques
Improving wmer tra,rnng ond ed ucatio'1

INCl OENT ANALYS IS

Ha:rnro Co ntrol

-;i '.~ oe-: ''eO •~-:rec: c.:i.1se(sl s r'cnrulty a

.:-"',;e:-~e~ ~a,e~:'.';:?rt o."'C'ce.S.S n\o\ ng pre\.entt\t'

0 ,neasuces 0< systl?c:1 changes such :is

· 2-e,e'~:--,e,: c-f \\1'1tten 0--0...--ecu--es

Cc~c~;::·,g P J'1'1 "9 St:'S$ cns '..) o!:Jla,n foecbad.
C-1'.an.;; ~,, ces gn. C'u-c:n..is "9 or -n.c1 ,nterurce
oo .::es

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 CLOSE ENCOUNTERS WITH CHEMICALS
H~ZARO COMMUNICATION

x We encounter chemicals almost every day

1- Filling your vehicle with gasohnP.
+ Cleaning the bathroom
1- Applying pesticides or insect1c1des
+ Uslnr; solvents or acids at work
x Many chemicals can cause injury or illness
If not handled properly

HAZARD COMMUNICATION GOALS RIGHT TO KNOW

x nigh\ lo l~now chemical ha1ards x OSHA created the Hazard Communication

x Personal protective eq uipment (PPE), Standard to help ensure your safety when
flml aid, spills/leaks working with hazardous chemicals

0 >< Labels. material sa rety data sheets (MSDS) x You have a RIGHT TO KNOW about the
hazardous chemicals you use on the job and
how to work safely with those chemicals

HAZARD COMM UNI CATION STA NDARD HAZARD COMMUNICATION

STANDARD Icor1r 1

x Chomlcal manufacture rs must: x Em ployees must:

+ Deturmlno a chemical's han:irds + Read labels and MSDSs

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+ Provld o label s and MSDSs
employers must:
1- ProvIdo n ha,ord comrn unica tIon program
+ Follow employer
instructions and warnings
+ Identify hazards
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before sta rting a job
➔ Mn lnliJln MSDSs
+ Participate In training
1- Tr ai n on tho usr: of haLl:H dous matern1ls

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CHEMICAL HAZARDS ROU TES OF ENTRY

Physical Hazards:
x Skin and eye contact
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x Flammable
x

x
Explosive
Reactive
flAMMABl[l
mP Rel AWAY
x

x
Inhalation
Swallowing
x Penetration
{i'-' ;
,,·. ,
,
Health Hazards: (skin absorption)
x Corrosive
x Toxic
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CHEMICAL EXPOSURE PP E

x Oust masks and respirators

x Dosage x Glasses, goggles,
and face shields
" Acute effects
x Hearing protection
x Chronic effects
x Gloves
x Foot protection
x Head protection
x Aprons or full-body suits

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS FIRST AID SPILLS AND LEAKS

x Eyes: Flush with x Evacuate the area

water for 15 minutes x Notify a su pervisor
x Skin: Wash with or the emergency
soap and water response team
x Inh alation : Move to fresh air x Remove ignition

x Swallowing: Get emergency sources (if safe to do so)

medical assistance x Stay away
 lll\1PORTANCE OF LABELS INFPA LA BELING SYSTEMS

x The 1dent1ty of the chemical x Nationa l Fi re Protecuon Asscc1atton = • ff Ph

x Name, address, and emergency x Blue = Health
phone nu mber of the manufacturer x Red = Flammabilrty
x Physical and health hazards x Yellow = Reactivity
x Special handling instructions x Whrte = Other hazards
x Basic PPE recommendations or special hand ling
x First aid, fire response, spill cleanup Sca le: 0 (No Hazard )
to 4 (Extreme Haza rd )

r SDS IMSDS ~•.7

x Chemical and manufacturer iden tity

x Reading an MSDS
x Hazardous in gred ients
x 'v1SDS locations

0 x Finding a specific MSDS

x
x
Physical and chem ical characteristics
Fire. explosion. and reactivity

M SDS ,,. MSDS ,_, ·

x Health hazards
X PPE
+ Routes of entry
+ Exposure levels !PEL or TLV) x Safe handling
+ Symptoms of exposure
and storage
+ First-aid and eme,gency ,ni orrnauon x Spills and teaks
x Compliance issues

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x ::e-1...-"--1 c;."'<;;T :::a raz..a•c.s bJ reading

;;oe:S a-.c 1.t.SDSs
X ==c. ry.,,. ,,o -r · .... gs ar.c --.s;I'uC"L,CrtS, er
;;,s • ,-'D'- r S'... ::,e -, JS.'.: r r · .-, ~o ~ rr:

11: ...se ti:~ corre::t ?-Pc

x ;:>-o =t.ice &ens b'e, sz<e ·t,o r v n.a t ts
 r- WORK SITE INSPECTIONS

Rationn lc
\ \ 11> s ; ,mportan/ for you to /eam this matonn/7
,Y()RK SITE
l ~SPECTIONS \ \'01' s.te inspection ,s a powerful tool 1n closing the
!oop with hazard 1aentJficatton and hazard control By
dent1fy1ng, e'1m1natmg or controll,ng these, workers
arid r,anagement can be proactrve tn mm1m1zmg
potent,ai ha;:ards on the work site

\ \ ORK SITE INSPECTI ONS WORK SITE INSPECTIONS

Introduction

A~ 1-rportant part of a t>ealth and safety program 1s to

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,cent·fy, assess, and control potential hazards and
causes of 1flc.den1s at a 1'1'011( s,le . A thorough wor1( site
.nsc,ect'()., ,s Ofle o' the most powerful and proactive
toos a,·a:labe to woc1<ers a'ld speoahsts for 1dentify1ng
e m 'lat ng Ol redu:..ng hazarcs

,·To~K s rrE INSPEC TI ONS WORK SITE INSPECTIONS

" ~ ' ~-.oe ,nlormalon a!x>u1 tlaz.aros or po:e,n1 .. 1

'U:.-rdJ lh.at ~hO no( P,l!YIO<JS'y beel'l odcrr , t"d

~ ~ ~ : ; o n , ; . _ -, ecS -u• a,r-e

• ""' U<Ye aa a c;t,~• I:> f"l•u•e th&t con1rt>11 IT'<lJ>'l to el.m.na'.e
a~'\ l~'O..C .
~- r"e<:.IC.f! •~ •~• nl • rv;;-,,-, "iua<dl "8•1' l>t!en put r, ~ ll'ld
..,~cc.~

· = ~'Y()"e ltl a ~ ~t!! mus1 i.•e ruponsbll:fy '°' m:.>:ng

'9Q.A« ' ' - ~" a'>tl ,...~ :-,g h.uJ1•d1

-u;i,ec::o.~, a·e ~. .,...,y:..o ""° con.c:1,_,., ac!,on rt

Ul
rt•n,.

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KEY ASPECTS OF WORK SITE INSPECTIONS WORK SITE INSPECTIONS

c ml(,gt/Qn o' t!mrds

etas B ,-qu rd

Cl1n A H.tZl!rn

P• s tpe of ~,au:'rj .s on,, """ ,ch could result e1 a

~ ~'Y '!)QI.: -.ng mec,ca -=-- ...or- :x.: ~ k)5l t;rr,e ,. ~
co-"X,, 1 ~~ •o as ;i ~ca a.d r:jury or a ...
'a!aa.ty, or al least an niur, r e ~ n a dJ'( or more
>r)<,\ff ttl.1'. ~,q~! feQw'.re sor.-.<!! le':":,oraJ"f .,.'()ri(
o' lo'$I ~ t~. L~~: is. a Lest Timo Acodent

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restr,ct,or,s

WORK SITE INSPECTIONS SIGNIFICANT GENERAL SAFETY FACTORS

Class C Hazard•~/. ro· WorkPra~s

Th;s rs a s,tuabon thal could resu: n a xr f rs: arj
.n;ury er some m nor !oss C1as.s C hazard3 .nc\lde
• Working with shar,>-edged matena's " trio..: "'N :-.;;
gloves cou!d result in a CJ! req., r;,g r,,ec,c.aj a:ienticr
·"'QOOd""°"~~ n ~
• Al . .e<:!ed erploy~ a.,, aware c' any ~ s
• E•.•,,ycne 1,;,cers~oos ~ :he act.- wll be r . a ~
- P•e no"1 eq-. pm<,rt s available •c, r:ie ,:;o. ard · s used
proper'y
• Procedures are a ppropnate fc, ~ las<s
· EQupmen; is prope,..f sec.i-ed (locxout
• Prol~e dev'Ces are ocrt b y ~
• Loads are k!'.ed and ca'T'.ed correctly
• Empjo),ees WO<\ wrtM thew' koowledge and sldl level

SIGNIFICANT GENERAL SAFETY FACTORS SIGNIFICANT GENERAL SAFETY FACTORS

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House kee pl ng

• Clean/Jness
Generally. 11 is expected that workers will obey the
, General orderliness. lack of clutter. everything stored in
Occupationa l Health and Safety Regulations and any
,ts place
rules established by thetr employer, recognizing that
, Adequate repair and maintenance of equipment and
these rules are insbtuled for their protection .
tools
• Debris is not permitted to collect
, Every effort is made to eliminate st1pplng and tripping
hazards

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Communleat on

An acid t IS tht> P,OCI'~~ ,·<.Cd 10 ott., n ~ com..- ..~-1~~

• Doc~ vl'")O"• en 1 -.e -...{Yl,• .._1e under~tand v.hat the and ob,Ktive ('va·uatl<''l of t~1e dtt~!Qn and .-"OC1•VCN' ,
ce1o t'd rc~u ·s aro? of a ~ystl'm or progrt1m, by obto n ng valuat>k- nout f C>IT1
employees and others C(lll('Nn•-,g tM u~,t. ty 8M
· Are ~~,so,; C• :rty »xp;all'lng 10 Ihe worlo.e,rs 1\/hat
practoeal,ty of tho syst<."m or progmm
•• "'Y =-•. and art> I.hey betn<;i understood? It ,s
.,..POS!.-bl" :o D<oduce :~ desired resu.1s ,t the work~•
doc~ not know wlial that result 1s to bl'

IN SPECTI ONS AND AUDITS INSPECTIONS AND AUDITS

Inspections
Fo, e,,1mp1e. an ac;d,t of a company's safety program
m,grt ;ivolve evaluating the effectiveness of
An inspection usually relies on some fom, of chedd,st
!hat ass,sts the inspector ,n looking for physical

0 • Managements comm,tment and involvement

• Kamrd ,denuficaIion and control
hazards on the work s,ta .

• Ru·es ar.d wor'~ procedures

• \',/or,er training programs
• Commun,cat,on
· l'lodcnt repoll ng, 1nves11gat,on and analysis.

INSPECTIONS AND AUDI TS GOALS OF AN INSPECTIONS PROGRAM

• Identification of potential prob 1ems that were riot ant,apated

For example. an inspection checklist might indudc the
dunng design or task analysis
following ,terns
• ldentificauon of equ,pment deflcienaes caused by nom,at wear
and tear, or abuse or misuse.
• Substandard/Unsafe Conditions
• ldentificatJon or Improper employee act,ans ond substandard
• Substand ard/Unsafe Behaviour
methods that have tho poten t,ol to cous& loss
• Hea lth Hazards
• ldentlf,cat,on of the effeds of chBnges m proa,sses o,
matorlals. Changes occur grodually and 1he,r cumul31Nt1
e!leds may 90 unnoticed
• The idenuftcat,on of inooequ:ioes in n:,me<:t 13t oct,ons, " tltil
deal W<lh a 5peclf,c problem

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 FORMAL AND INFORMAL INSPECTIONS FO RM AL AND INFORMAL INSPECTIONS

In these caso~. information or foudbllc ~ "g,vrn vcrhllt,;

Informal inspections are routine · m1ni-l nspecl1ons·.
on the spot, ond nolcd in wnting et o l11tN dnto ,r the
earned out by ,,orkers, superY1sors. and managers
S1tuotlon requIros reporting

• A manager or supervisor ,valking through a shop or

faallty for some other purpose may lake the
If informal InspcclIons aro done on a regular bns1s they
can be effective tools for Improv1ng sn'e ty Both pos.lM?
opportunity to praise workers who are following safe
and negative observal:ons shoula be made. o few
procedures. using safety equipment. or using healthy
words of praise can go a long way lo making h<>alth ano
work procedures.
safety pay.

FORMAL AND INFORMAL INSPECTIONS FORMAL AND INFORMAL INSPECTIONS

The important information to be recorded during the There are several types or formal inspections;
inspection is:
• Critical Parts/Items inspections
• Description or the hazard/Classifica tion of the Hazard • Housekeeping Inspections
• Information regarding actions to be taken to remove or • General Inspections
control the hazard.
• The name of the person responsible for ensuring that
the problem is corrected.
• The date by which the action is expected to be
completed.

KEY ELEMENTS OF A SUCCESSFUL INSPECTION KEY ELEMEN'!S OF A SU CC ESSFUL IN SPECTION

Pre paration
An effective work site inspection will involve
preparation. the inspection itself. the recommendation
When preparing for an inspectJon tour, it ls importanl to start
and development or remed ial actions, and a final
with a posrtive attrtude , and develop a good wo1k111g plan
report. Necessary IOOls for an inspec11on are:

• Appropriate Clothing
• Personal Protective Equ,pmcnt If Required
• Checklists
• Area Plans or Equipment layol.lls
• W rtting Matenals. M<'asu nng Instruments, Flashlight
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 KEY ELEMENTS OF A SUCCESSFUL INSPECTION KEY ELEMENTS OF A SUCCESS FU L INSPECTION

The ln spocllon Remodla t Actio n

When carrying out tho inspection. refer to tho layout and When considering rorned 1al action~. lhe criucal factors to
checklist examine ore:

• Describe and locate each item or hazard clearly
• Identify and classify hazards
• Note items that seem unnecessa;y
• Determine basic causes of unsafe conditions and actions
• Take immediate temporary action to correct a hazard as
required
• The potential severity of the loss or injury
• The probabil~y of the loss or Injury occurring
• The cost of controlling the hazard
• The likely degree of control that can be achieved
• Other alternatives for controlling the hazard
• The ]ustdicalion for the control measures recommende~
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KEY ELEMENTS OF A SU CCESSFUL INSPECTION

In spection Report

The report should contain the following information:

• Observations on previously identified and newly identified

0 hazards

• Recommendations for immediate corrective action and a

method of control

• The na me and position of the per:;on who will be responsible for

ensuring that the corrective action is taken

• The date by which the corrective action should be comp-.~-

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 Means of Egress Introduction
and Fire Protection
f'lt\>S und oxplOSl<lllS "Ill 1110l t' tll.ln /00 .ind 1n)lllt>
mon, tti.111 !),000 workors yc,nr ,,,,cJ,
l'twm 1s n long nm.l truglc h1sto1y o l workplncu
ru,,,< 111 this cou1111y cnu~N.1 by p1obloms w ith fire
rx11s 1111d t1,ltny111sl11ng system~
t1SI !A n,qultus t!rnploycr.; to provide p1opor exi ts ,
I hm hght111g C'qu1prnont, nnd ornployoo training lo
p1 l,v,,111 f111, dt•.iths nnd inj11rit1s in tho workpla c.i

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Escape Route Escape Routes
General Requ irements
A oon11nuous and unobstructed r Il l) 3 ln,1lru. d fl rttq~ II :.I '"" r0l~1 itl\./1

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way ol ruol trnvt!l from any \\ UK"lt. t p.~,-.J.i\\J 9(htQ;u.."'to "'--,,,og l\."I
po,nt in a bu,klrng or strucrure l~'\.01-<

0 lo O public way (B Str&el y11rd

=un o, olh.,, open space
le3dtng lo lhc! street)
Th9f'\, 1'1lUJ.I N.'I lllf'°'-lgh f l ~ a"I
.-,T:a,r·t~,>Nmvll f\.lf"
~IH'Qu,111\'•
J"II\J\ "-.W<J
t.U\J
~ @1"4~~

~MJ
~di•\.~ t.,,..,,.,~
the~

~'-i-llii,)f\ 11 \l.J," l:,-

Three pans 10 on esaipe rou te

l ~ ' h~Jt•"
,. the ,vay of e,ot access. , M1n1mum \\ Kllh ~ 28 Inches
,. lhe o.xit. and , l\lrn,mum ce1l1n11 hn1gtll ,. 7. ' '.
, the way of ex,l a schorge !N'l

Lockin g Exits Access to Exits

Must not install any lock or rosten1n9 IMt impedes
L\ ts must Ix, re.idlty OCC't'SSJtild fl!
or prevents escape from the inS>de of any bw'0 1ng .,o ~m.,s
,.\. ~'\C't rroo, .J 1\x:,r, k, An l'\.' \, t l'1
""C-1i:'<' rou t" m~t tl<'l " ~'<l<l-hJigt.-o
~ \\ f>\)'l'I\) t,P., .J'ld ~ \\11'1) > l tht-
0 ,rf'C!..,. , or 0 , 11 Ulh ~~ \\ht•n lhf'
r\..'°'1'1 ~:.'- C"\'"'C'\J;_) ltd b, nxvu t 1,an Sll
~\t~--Wo L""lf C\..'I,:, ,.:. hr\} 1l h:t:J"\.l
C\lOMt'ib,

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Maintaining Escape Routes Exit Marking
Escape routes from all parts of the butld1ng
Exrts must be marked by
must be contJnuously mamta·ned free of al
obstruct,ons 1n case of emergency
a readily visible sign
when the eX1t or way to
reach rt is not 1mmed1ate/y
vrS1ble to occupants.

Exi t Marking ( cont' d ) Exit Marking (cont' d )

tt a door, passage, or sra.-rway is

not an ex.: or a way of exn A sig n rea~Hng "Exit" with
access out may De mistaken for an arrow indicating the
one. 1, rrust be ,oentr..ed by a directions must be placed
sign reading · NOl an Ex,f ,
·Storeroom .. · To Basement., etc.
in every location wtlere
the direction of travel to
the nearest exn tS not
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immediately apparent.

Emergency Action Plan

OeSO"lbes actions tnat must oe taken to ensure
em ployee safety 11 ~ n o e s
Includes floor plans °'
maps which show
eme{lJenc>J escape rou::es
Tells employees ~ t acoons ro tal(e in
emergency srtuat.om
Cove<S emergencies the em~ r may reasonably
expect. such as f.res ~ - tOJOC chem.cat
releases humc.anes. tornadoes , bla:zards and
floods

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SAFE WORK PERMITS

OBJECTIVES

Arter completing tlus topic. you shou ld be able to:

· Identify the purpose of the safe work permit

• Identify the /Obs that require a safe work pennit

0 ·Recogntso the responsibilities of the pennit issuer

• Recognise the responsibilities of the permit recipient
• ldcnllfy cond,tions thal au tomatically cancel any safe
work permit

Purpose of the Safe Work Permit

• Communication tool for understanding nature of the

job and related haza rd s

• Safety checklist that lnsu~es proper procedures.

eq uipment and precaullons are in place.

• Minimise nsks to personnel and equipment

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 Jobs requiring a Safe Work Permit
::._, Some electrical jobs

3: Line and equipment openings

:~ Non-electrical hot worl<

:~< Hot tapping/welding

E Confined Space Entry
:8: Excavation
:8: Hydroblasting
::I On-line leak repair
57; Mobile hoisting equipment lifts
E Personnel li fts

Responsibilities of the Permit Issuer

The person who issues the permit should ensure the work
area is safe and explain all aspects of the permit to the
recipient. The duties of the permit issuer include:

-~- Isolate equipment and apply red danger tags if needed Q

~ Test area as needed for toxic chemicals, flammables
and oxygen deficiency
'' Clean and purge the area/equipment to remove
hazardous chemicals and residues

Responsibilities of the Perm it Issuer

':' Perform a 1oint job site visit with the person doing the
worl<
, Make sure the area is physicaUy safe for wor11 to begin

• Identify the exact location of equipment lo be worked

on and the scope of the job
• Point out emergency equipment like safety shOwers
and fire extinguishers
• Note steps taken to ready area/equipment for work

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Responsibilities of the Permit Issuer

• Explain actions to be taken dunng emerg ency

• Communicate safety policies/rules

• Explain pennit close-out procedures

In case of joint ownership or equipment or an area. one

of the owners must assume responsibility for the permit

Responsibilities of the Permit Recipient

The duties of the person receiving the permit include the
following:

· Make sure you understand all aspects of the safe work

permit

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1
Explain details of permit to other crew members
Notify perm it issuer if job scope changes
1 Report any hazards
1 Clean up job site when work is completed
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Complete permit close-out section and return to issuer

Cancellation of Safe Work Perm it

The safe work permit is considered invalid if any of the

following occur.

• Emergency horn sounds

' Safe conditions change

1
Scope of job cha nges

' lnc1denVaccident on the job

Job exceeds the permit deadline