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Use personal protective equipment (PPE)
Assessment Strategies
provided personal protective equipment testing equipment
provided cleaning equipment
referencing manufacturer's instructions
Criteria
you follow safety rules and procedures
you select the correct piece of personal protective equipment (PPE) for the task at hand
you use available inspection checklists
you inspect PPE equipment before and after use for damage
you note PPE equipment deficiencies and repair them as able
you properly use PPE
you properly clean PPE
you preserve PPE according to manufacturer's procedure
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Follow hold card procedures
Assessment Strategies
complying with hold card procedure
Criteria
you follow safety rules and procedures
you verify correct piece of equipment is hold carded
you ensure equipment is correctly isolated
you verify equipment is shut down
you comply with hold cards when using equipment
you request removal of hold card(s) when finished with job
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Protect yourself from hazardous materials and waste
Assessment Strategies
given access to the internet
interpreting Material Safety Data Sheet for specific materials
Criteria
you follow safety rules and procedures
you use protective equipment as required
you interpret without error the hazard classification symbols
you locate specific Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) information you require in a reasonable time period, less then 10 minutes
you clearly identify the hazardous properties of the material you are working with
you decide whether or not to use another product or material
you select correct personal protective equipment as a result of the MSDS information you located
you select correct employee protection equipment as a result of the MSDS information you located
you select correct equipment protection equipment as a result of the MSDS information you located
you use the job process or procedure associated with the material you are handling
you follow established procedure when receiving, storing and or using hazardous material
you take care to carefully wash contaminated parts of the body if contact occurs
you practice good hygiene when working with hazardous materials
you do not store food or beverage in any area that contains hazardous material
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Use respiratory protection equipment
Assessment Strategies
entering a confined space
given air hoses and associated safety equipment
complying with hold card and confined space procedures
Criteria
you follow safety rules and procedures
you select correct cartridge for the hazards
you complete a visual inspection of the mask
you don mask without error
you test mask and mask fit prior to use
you leak test by covering intakes while sucking in and covering discharge while blowing out
you distinguish serviceable and non-serviceable equipment
you clean mask when finished
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Work ergonomically
Assessment Strategies
provided a variety of personal protective equipment
making decisions on the application and use of ergonomic policies and practices
Criteria
you follow safety rules and procedures
you use personal protective equipment including that which reduces physical strain such as creepers, knee pads, stools, vibration dampening gloves, cushions and back support belts
you are self-directed when applying ergonomic work practices
you stretch and flex prior to performing work
you assess the position of work and work pieces to reduce physical strain
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Maintain job site
Assessment Strategies
assessing and resolving safety hazards
maintaining an ongoing job site
Criteria
you are self-directed in maintaining your job site
you articulate several reasons why a clean job site is important
you share the work and do your part in maintaining the job site
you lay out tools and equipment in a manner that keeps them accessible in the order that you'll use them.
you keep unused tools and equipment stowed properly until needed
you recognize and correct safety hazards promptly
job site is at least as clean, or better, after you complete your work than it was when you began
job site reflects positively on your professionalism
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Respond to fire hazards
Assessment Strategies
daily performing all tasks
Criteria
you follow safety rules and procedures
you respond quickly
you remain calm
you collect and communicates facts concerning: type, location, persons on scene etc.
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Apply confined space procedures
Assessment Strategies
entering confined spaces
using personal protective equipment
Criteria
you follow safety rules and procedures
you use proper personal protective equipment
you ensure permit hangs at point of entry
you test confined space atmosphere
you return permit stub to the control room/station/person
you release permit when job is complete
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Use fall protection equipment
Assessment Strategies
donning fall protection gear
given fall protection gear and life line
Criteria
you follow safety rules and procedures
you use proper personal protective equipment
you complete a visual inspection of fall protection gear
you correctly identify serviceable and non-serviceable gear
you don equipment without error
you connect equipment without error
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Handle compressed gas cylinders
Assessment Strategies
handling compressed gas cylinders on the job
installing and removing regulators
storing compressed gas cylinders
moving compressed gas cylinders
Criteria
you follow safety rules and procedures
you use proper personal protective equipment
you do not jar or drop cylinders
you secure cylinders in an upright position
you keep valve protection caps in place when cylinder is not in use
you do not use the recessed top of cylinders as a storage place for tools
you do nor mix or transfer gases except for approved compressed air and LP gas systems
you ensure the placement of "Danger - No Smoking, Matches or Open Lights" signs around rooms where fuel gas is stored
you properly identify all cylinders for gas type and pressure
you do not use cylinders for other than their original purpose
you do not use oxygen for ventilation, cooling or cleaning
you do not move hydrogen cylinders through areas where welding or cutting is in progress
you secure fuel gas cylinders in place when they are outside of designated storage areas
you open valves slowly by hand or with the proper tool
you leave valve wrench in place if it was used to open a valve
you do not tamper with safety relief devices
you do not force fit connections
you never use oil or grease on oxygen cylinders
you close the valve and relieve pressure before removing a regulator from a cylinder
you never use an open flame to detect leaks
gas cylinders are kept away from heat, fire or welding operations
gas cylinders containing oxygen are not stored near combustible materials or oil or grease
gas cylinders containing chlorine, florin or hydrogen are stored in approved locations
gas cylinders are not allowed to contact energized conductors, ground wires or electrical or welding equipment
gas cylinders are connected to manifolds with other cylinders ONLY when their temperatures are approximately the same
gas cylinders that are leaking are not used
gas cylinders that are leaking are taken out of doors and away from ignition sources
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Apply asbestos procedures
Assessment Strategies
using protective equipment
performing normal work duties that may disturb or contact asbestos containing material
Criteria
you follow safety rules and procedures
you use proper personal protective equipment
you define asbestos handling terms without error
you ensure that lagging and protective coatings are maintained in good condition
you determine whether a job will disturb asbestos containing material prior to starting
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Apply arsenic procedure
Assessment Strategies
selecting respiratory protection for work around arsenic
Criteria
you follow safety rules and procedures
you use proper personal protective equipment
you select correct respiratory protection for arsenic
you ensure proper respirator fit
you ensure respirator passes the test prior to use
you use correct type cartridge to protect from arsenic
you correctly clean, maintain and store the equipment
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Work with natural gas systems
Assessment Strategies
handling natural gas if present on the job
while receiving a simulated complaint concerning a gas leak
by completing the OSHA-required natural gas fires refresher training every year
by completing the OSHA-required natural gas fires training every three years
Criteria
you follow safety rules and procedures
you use proper personal protective equipment
you are always on the alert when handling natural gas
you extinguish all smoking and open flames within 25 feet of areas where natural gas is stored
you extinguish all smoking and open flames within 25 feet of vehicle refueling stations, vented battery installations or flamable liquid storage or use locations
you are familiar with the operation and location of fire protection equipment near your work area
you eliminate sources of ignition during tapping, exposing leaks or other work involving escaping gas
you ensure a qualified employee is standing by with a dry chemical extinguisher when escaping gas is being brought under control
you barricade the area if hazard to other employees or the public is possible
you evacuate buildings or confined areas where escaping gas creates a hazard