R&D Electric proposal ITB 20-09-01

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7447 NW 48 St Miami, Florida 33166 R SAFETY POLICY Phone: (305) 403-7841 Fieut.+c.i„u Fax: (305) 403-7842 EC13001534 The O.S.H.A. 300 log shall be updated as needed by the safety officer and kept in the main office as well. Back Up Alarms (audible alarms) All bi-directional machines, such as nine wheel rollers, compactors, front-end loaders, bulldozers, and similar equipment, shall be equipped with a hom, distinguishable from the surrounding noise level, which shall be operated as needed when the machine is moving in either direction. The machine shall be maintained in an operative condition in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.602 (a) (9). All equipment that has an obstructed view to the rear shall have a back up alarm. If the back up alarm on a piece of equipment is nonfunctional then the operator needs a spotter on the ground to assure that all is clear prior to backing up, until the alarm is fixed or replaced. 29CFR 1926.602(a) (9) (ii) Drinking Water An adequate supply of potable water shall be provided in all places of employment. Potable water containers to dispense drinking water shall be capable of being tightly closed, and equipped with a tap. Water shall not be dipped from containers. All water containers shall be marked as to the nature of its contents and is not to be used for any other purpose. Everyone is to drink from their own cup. The common drinking cup is prohibited. Where single service cups are supplied both a sanitary container for the unused and a receptacle for the used cups shall be provided. Every supervisor shall have a water jug on their truck which they are responsible to keep full of water and keep clean. 29CFR 1926.51(a) -1926.51(a) (5) Dust Control Dust control shall be done by the use of a water truck, water buffalo, hose, hydro seeding, etc. Cell Phones R & D Electric,lnc does not allow the use of personal cell phones on the job site. All personal cell phones should be left in your vehicle. The time to make personal calls is during your lunch period, not during work hours. It is dangerous to operate equipment while talking on the phone. All your attention should be on running the equipment safely. It is just as unsafe to be on the phone while you are on the ground with equipment moving around you. In the case of an emergency that your family needs to get a hold of you they can call the office and the office can then call your supervisor to let you know. This should only be done in the case of an emergency. Confined Space/Permit Required Confined Space A confined space is defined by O.S.H.A. as large enough for an employee to enter fully and perform assigned work. It's not designed for occupancy by the employee and has a limited or restricted means of entry or exit. A confined space shall first be evaluated to determine if it is considered to be a permit required confined space or not. This shall be done by either the safety officer or the competent person on the job. If it is considered to be a permit required confined space entry then a permit shall be filled out and all requirements under O.S.H.A. standards 29CFR 1910.146 as well as 1926.956(a)(3) will be followed.