Electrical Workers Safety Handbook - IBEW Local 38

1 ElectricalWorkersSafetyHandbookElectrica lWorkersSafetyHandbookCONTACTORSRSMThe Total Electrical Solutions Network Electrical Workers Safety Handbook1 ACKNOWLEDGMENTH andbookAcknowledgmentThis is to acknowledge that I have receivedmy copy of the Electrical Workers agree to read and follow all Safety rulesoutlined in this agree to report all injuries to my foremanimmediately, no matter how minor :Fill out, detach,and return thispage to yourforeman beforethe end of thefirst day keep thisbook for futurereference.(Print) Last NameFirst Name MISignature DateElectrical Workers Safety Handbook3 Safety HANDBOOKE lectricalWorkers SafetyHandbook 2006.

2 All rights by:CONTACTORSRSMThe Total Electrical Solutions Network Electrical Workers Safety Handbook4 CONTENTS6 About This Handbook8 Conduct and ProfessionalismOSHA Guidelines for a Safe Workplace9 Your Employer s Obligations10 Your ObligationsSafety Communications12 Signs, Meetings, andReporting14 Hazardous MaterialsDisclosurePersonal Protection15 Your Face, Eyes, and Ears16 Your Body18 Proper Lifting Method to Avoid Back InjuriesClimbing and Raising Equipment20 Ladders22 Fall Protection24 ScaffoldingHazardous Materials26 Precautions28 Lead and AsbestosTable ofContentsElectrical Workers Safety Handbook5 CONTENTST ools29 Hand Tools30 Electric Hand Tools32 Power-Actuated ToolsMotor Vehicles/Mechanized Equipment 33 Overview34 Cranes, Hoists, Elevators.

3 AndConveyors35 Aerial LiftsSpecial Work Situations36 Confined Spaces37 Excavations and Trenching38 Gas Cylinders39 Hot Work Policy43 Electrical Installations47 WeldingAppendix51 Good and Bad RiggingPractices53 Crane Signals55 Know Your Fire Extinguishers57 Hazardous MaterialsInformation61 First AidTable ofContentsElectrical Workers Safety Handbook6 ABOUT THIS HANDBOOKIt is the employer s exclusive responsibilityto insure the Safety of its employees andcompliance with all Safety rules Safety Handbook has been compiledby e-contractors to provide a uniform setof Safety rules and guidelines for allemployers and electricians in this is our belief that nothing is moreimportant than Safety in all of Handbook is evidence of both thee-contractors and the employers desire toachieve the best Safety results urge everyone involved to take heartthe importance of Safety by putting intopractice the rules and guidelinescontained urge everyoneinvolved to take toheart theimportance ofsafety by puttinginto practice therules and guidelinescontained ThisHandbookInformationcontained is currentas of the printing ofthis book.

4 Thishandbook isintended only as aguideline for refer toOSHA Standard for theConstruction Industry(29 CFR Part 1926). Electrical Workers Safety Handbook7 ABOUT THIS HANDBOOKWhy Are TheseGuidelines Important?This information has been developed toprotect you and prevent accidents on thejob. If you understand and practice thesesafety procedures on all job-related tasks,you will reduce your risk of this Handbook at least once all theway through. Carry it with you as youwould carry any of your necessary tools, andrefer to it have summarized the most importantbasic Safety regulations. Since we cannotinclude every situation or special conditionthat you might encounter, we do not intendfor you to use this Handbook as thecomplete Electrical worker Safety , this Handbook is not a workagreement or a contract and does notguarantee employment for a specific periodof your foreman or supervisor to clarifyany guidelines or procedures that you don tunderstand once you have read thishandbook.

5 Refer to the OSHA Safety andHealth Standards for Construction, Part 1926,NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety inthe Workplace and The National ElectricalCode NFPA do I use thishandbook?What are thelimitations of thishandbook?Where can I get moreinformation? Electrical Workers Safety Handbook8 What do we meanby professionalism?CONDUCT AND PROFESSIONALISMP rofessionalism means that you representthe trade as a whole. Therefore, yourpersonal habits, attitude, and behaviorshould reflect the skilled professional thatyou are. Always demonstrate self respectand andProfessionalismWhat type ofconduct interfereswith professionalism?

6 If you think youmight have a drugproblem, discussit with someoneyou trust, or tellyour doctor. Helpis available thatcould save yourjob and perhapsyour roughhouse, run, play practical jokes,or otherwise fool around on the work actions disturb co- Workers and and Illegal DrugsBeing under the influence and possession ofalcohol and illegal drugs is prohibited on alljob MedicationUse prescription medication only asdirected. Be aware of side effects such asdrowsiness, dizziness, or slowed reflexeswhich could put you at high risk for anaccident. Tell your supervisor if youexperience any symptoms which limit yourfull mental and/or physical keep prescription medication in itsoriginal TIPE lectrical Workers Safety Handbook9 OSHA GUIDELINESYour Employer sObligationsSafe EnvironmentOSHA obligates your employer to providea safe place for you to work.

7 Notify yourforeman immediately if you feel that ahazard exists. If your foreman does not actpromptly, contact your employer , your employer can be fined forpermitting dangerous conditions, even ifanother contractor is responsible forcreating the Aid RequirementsYou must be able to help quickly in case ofinjuries or emergencies. Therefore, youremployer must provide you with thefollowing:?????A first aid kit approved by a you know its location at each site?A person trained to give first you know who that person is?Telephone numbers of rescue squads,Be aware of emergency numbers otherthan , fire departments, and thelocation of the nearest hospital.

8 Are theseposted in an obvious place?How does OSHA protect me? is yourright!NOTICE: Electrical Workers Safety Handbook10 What are myresponsibilities?OSHA states, Each employee shall complywith Occupational Safety and HealthStandards and all rules, regulations, andorders issued pursuant to this act which areapplicable to his own actions and conduct. This means that you have Safety conscious at all times andpractice safe habits for everyone s sake,particularly the public and, specifically,children. You can prevent accidents and theexpensive lawsuits that often the public from dangers fromelectrical shock, falling objects, fire, tripping,other dangers generated by Electrical work,and blocked aware of curious children who maywant to explore while you are working, orafter you are gone for the use the proper tool for the job toprevent an Obligations:ResponsibilitiesOSHA GUIDELINES?

9 ??? Electrical Workers Safety Handbook11 YOUR OBLIGATIONSYour Obligations:Secure Your Job good housekeeping bykeeping the site clear of all obstructions,such as debris, boxes, conduit scraps, orother items that could cause sure materials are not lyingaround in passageways and near temporary ladders, and laydown mobile scaffolds whenever the circuitry of wiring beforeenergizing a system, and make sure you arecertain what is present at the other end. Ifnot, you can cause irreversible out Electrical circuits which aren tbeing up or secure trucks and othermechanized equipment, as well as exposed material to a minimumto prevent do I secure mysite?

10 ??????? Electrical Workers Safety Handbook12 Why should Icommunicate withmy foreman? Safety COMMUNICATIONSYour foreman will advise you of any hazardsconnected with your job and give you thenecessary Safety instructions. However,continue to communicate with yoursupervisor, fellow employees, and employ-ees of other trades in order to perform yourjob without and obey the directions on all signs,for they exist for your the tool box Safety meetings thatshould occur once a week at your job meetings provide an opportunity to:Learn about any hazards in the any changes in the work your supervisor for specific trainingto best accompany your any Safety , Meetings,and ReportingWhy do we needsigns?