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Brownfields the Need for Training

Brownfields the Need for Training. Steel Foundry Inc. Steel Foundry Inc. Steel Foundry Inc. Personal Protective Equipment. Brownfields Safety Talk. Safety-Related Electrocution Falls Falling objects Flying objects Lifting Hot objects Crushing. Health-Related Noise Chemical Vapors

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Brownfields the Need for Training

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  1. Brownfields the Need for Training

  2. Steel Foundry Inc.

  3. Steel Foundry Inc.

  4. Steel Foundry Inc.

  5. Personal Protective Equipment Brownfields Safety Talk

  6. Safety-Related Electrocution Falls Falling objects Flying objects Lifting Hot objects Crushing Health-Related Noise Chemical Vapors Gases Lack of oxygen Air particulates Vibration Hazards

  7. Why is PPE Often the Choice? • Some jobs at work have hazards. • Safer methods or products don’t exist. • Engineering or administrative controls may not be practical. • PPE is the last line of defense, but necessary at times.

  8. Most Common Head Protection Foot and Leg Hearing Eye and Face Respiratory Torso Protection Other Types Reflective clothes Tyvek suits Life vests Safety nets Lifelines Safety harnesses Lanyards Types of Personal Protective Equipment

  9. Use PPE As Intended What does the manufacturer say?

  10. Types of Hard Hats • Class G: General • Most construction workers wear this type. • Class E: Electrical • These protect from high voltage. • Class C: Conductive • These are not acceptable for construction.

  11. Protecting Your Hearing • Use plugs or muffs. • Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. • They must fit properly and be maintained. • Remember, they only work if used. • Do not use cotton or other home-made protection.

  12. Types of Eye & Face Protection • Safety Glasses- • Protect eyes from front and side hazards as well as flying particles. • Regular Vented Goggles- • Protect your eyes from dust, sparks, and flying particles. • Full Face Shield- • Protects face from splashes, and flying particles. • Must be used with safety glasses or goggles.

  13. Choosing Foot Protection Wear sturdy shoes with thick soles, steel toes & steel shanks.

  14. Decontamination Brownfields Safety Talk

  15. What is Decontamination? • Removal of Contamination • Physical Removal • Chemical Removal

  16. Why Decontaminate? • Personnel Exposures • Family/Community Protection

  17. Personnel Hygiene • Hand/Face wash • Clothes washing

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