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OPERATOR OPERATOR SAFETY TRAININGSAFETY TRAINING

HOT WORKHOT WORK DEFINITION

Hot work includes but is not limited to brazing, Hot work includes but is not limited to brazing, cutting, flame cutting, grinding, riveting, soldering, cutting, flame cutting, grinding, riveting, soldering, thawing pipe, torch applied roofing and welding.thawing pipe, torch applied roofing and welding.

One third of all fires are started One third of all fires are started by hot work projects.by hot work projects.

HOT WORK PERMIT HOT WORK PERMIT EXAMPLEEXAMPLE

HOT WORK PERMIT HOT WORK PERMIT EXAMPLEEXAMPLE

Every employee and contractor that Every employee and contractor that performs hot work must fill out the hot performs hot work must fill out the hot work permit.work permit.

Within 35 feet of hot work:Within 35 feet of hot work: Remove flammables, dust, lint and oily deposits.Remove flammables, dust, lint and oily deposits. Floors swept clean.Floors swept clean. Combustible floors wet down, covered with Combustible floors wet down, covered with

damp sand or fire resistive sheets.damp sand or fire resistive sheets. Cover or remove other combustibles Cover or remove other combustibles Post Hot Work permit outside the Hot Work Post Hot Work permit outside the Hot Work

area.area.

HOT WORK PERMIT HOT WORK PERMIT EXAMPLEEXAMPLE

Fire watch for 60 minutes after work.Fire watch for 60 minutes after work. Fire watch person has a suitable Fire watch person has a suitable

extinguisher with them - within 2m.extinguisher with them - within 2m. Fire watch is trained – knows how to Fire watch is trained – knows how to

sound the alarm and use the extinguisher.sound the alarm and use the extinguisher. Fire watch to check adjacent areas.Fire watch to check adjacent areas. Monitor hot work area for an additional Monitor hot work area for an additional

three hours after the initial 60 minute three hours after the initial 60 minute watch.watch.

RED TAGRED TAG

Sprinkler ImpairmentSprinkler Impairment

Plan to do the work when the facility is not Plan to do the work when the facility is not operating.operating.

Avoid hot work during this time.Avoid hot work during this time. Have everything ready before the impairment Have everything ready before the impairment

(parts on site, equipment ready, personnel (parts on site, equipment ready, personnel ready).ready).

Plan for temporary protection i.e. extra Plan for temporary protection i.e. extra extinguishers, charge hose lines, etc.extinguishers, charge hose lines, etc.

Use the Red Tag Permit.Use the Red Tag Permit. Call FM Global and advise of the impairment.Call FM Global and advise of the impairment. 800 955 3632800 955 3632

RED TAG EXAMPLERED TAG EXAMPLE

EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT LOCK OUT LOCK OUT

Whenever repairing or performing Whenever repairing or performing maintenance on powered equipment maintenance on powered equipment it is very important to lock out the it is very important to lock out the equipment. The procedure applies to equipment. The procedure applies to all Tonko staff and sub-contractors.all Tonko staff and sub-contractors.

EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT LOCK OUT LOCK OUT

Indentify the equipment by unit number or Indentify the equipment by unit number or description at the source of electricity.description at the source of electricity.

Turn the electrical switch or breaker to off and tag it Turn the electrical switch or breaker to off and tag it with a “Do Not Start” tag.with a “Do Not Start” tag.

Lockout the particular switch using a lockout device Lockout the particular switch using a lockout device (e.g. Lockout Hasps.)(e.g. Lockout Hasps.)

If more than one person is working on one piece of If more than one person is working on one piece of equipment, each person should have their own equipment, each person should have their own padlock and key.padlock and key.

If equipment has an isolating switch – this should If equipment has an isolating switch – this should also be turned off and tagged.also be turned off and tagged.

Standard electrical panel – breaker must be turned Standard electrical panel – breaker must be turned off and tagged. The panel to be clearly marked (tag off and tagged. The panel to be clearly marked (tag out) and locked.out) and locked.

After the piece of equipment is ready for service – all After the piece of equipment is ready for service – all tags, locks and signs must be removed.tags, locks and signs must be removed.

FALLFALL PROTECTION PROTECTION

Where it is possible for an employee to fall a Where it is possible for an employee to fall a

vertical distance greater than 3.0 meters a vertical distance greater than 3.0 meters a fall protection system shall be in place.fall protection system shall be in place.

A fall protection system is defined as:A fall protection system is defined as: Personal fall arrest systemPersonal fall arrest system A travel restrict systemA travel restrict system A safety netA safety net A control zone (2 meter rule)A control zone (2 meter rule)

Fall Protection (cont’)Fall Protection (cont’) Employees shall ensure that:Employees shall ensure that:

If a control zone is used, 2 meters, then it needs to be If a control zone is used, 2 meters, then it needs to be clear in all types of weather conditions and clear in all types of weather conditions and maintained at all times. If the control zone is not maintained at all times. If the control zone is not adequate , revert to a fall arrest system or do not adequate , revert to a fall arrest system or do not venture onto the roof.venture onto the roof.

The lifeline or lanyard is protected where it passes The lifeline or lanyard is protected where it passes over sharp edges or is exposed to heat, flame, over sharp edges or is exposed to heat, flame, abrasion or corrosive materials during use.abrasion or corrosive materials during use.

Does not pass through any obstruction which would Does not pass through any obstruction which would create a danger to the employee should the platform create a danger to the employee should the platform on which the employee is working fail;on which the employee is working fail;

Is attached to a safe anchor point capable of Is attached to a safe anchor point capable of withstanding the shock load, which may be applied, withstanding the shock load, which may be applied, should the employee fall;should the employee fall;

A safety belt is properly adjusted to fit the employee A safety belt is properly adjusted to fit the employee and is attached to a fixed anchor point by means of a and is attached to a fixed anchor point by means of a lanyard or lifelines of sufficient strength.lanyard or lifelines of sufficient strength.

WORKING ALONEWORKING ALONE Working Alone – employee is working by Working Alone – employee is working by

themselves or assistance is not readily available to themselves or assistance is not readily available to the employee if there is an emergency or the the employee if there is an emergency or the employee is injured or ill.employee is injured or ill.

Operators work alone often (after hours on-call, Operators work alone often (after hours on-call, roof top, confined space, whenever fall protection roof top, confined space, whenever fall protection is required, electrical equipment).is required, electrical equipment).

Need to protect yourself and let others know what Need to protect yourself and let others know what you are doing.you are doing.

Current system uses the Blackberry to call in your Current system uses the Blackberry to call in your location and has an automated response when you location and has an automated response when you don’t call back.don’t call back.

Going to a new system at the end of June 2009 – Going to a new system at the end of June 2009 – same process different provider.same process different provider.

USE IT !!USE IT !!

REPORT UNSAFE REPORT UNSAFE CONDITIONSCONDITIONS

It is everyone’s responsibility to It is everyone’s responsibility to report unsafe conditions.report unsafe conditions.

Report it to your supervisor.Report it to your supervisor. Supervisor to give you advice on how Supervisor to give you advice on how

to handle the situation.to handle the situation. If supervisor does not address the If supervisor does not address the

situation then report the unsafe situation then report the unsafe condition to the next level supervisor, condition to the next level supervisor, an OH&S Committee member or to an OH&S Committee member or to the Risk Manager.the Risk Manager.

RIGHT TO REFUSE RIGHT TO REFUSE WORKWORK

If a worker has reasonable cause to believe If a worker has reasonable cause to believe that to carry out any work process would that to carry out any work process would create an undue hazard to the health and create an undue hazard to the health and safety of a person, he/she has the right to safety of a person, he/she has the right to refuse to take such action.refuse to take such action.

Under such circumstances, the following order of Under such circumstances, the following order of actions must take place:actions must take place:

1. 1. The worker must immediately report the circumstance of the unsafe condition or matter to the supervisor or employer

The supervisor or employer receiving the report must investigate the matter and:

Ensure that any unsafe condition is remediedorIf in his/her opinion the report is not valid, must

so inform the person who made the report.

RIGHT TO REFUSE RIGHT TO REFUSE WORKWORK

2. If this does not resolve the matter, and the worker 2. If this does not resolve the matter, and the worker continues to refuse to carry out a work process, the continues to refuse to carry out a work process, the supervisor or employer must further investigate the supervisor or employer must further investigate the matter. This investigation must be carried out in the matter. This investigation must be carried out in the presence of the worker who made the report and in the presence of the worker who made the report and in the presence of:presence of:

A worker representative of the joint health and safety A worker representative of the joint health and safety committee.committee.

OROR The Risk ManagerThe Risk Manager

3. If this does not resolve the matter, and the worker 3. If this does not resolve the matter, and the worker continues to refuse to carry out a work process, both the continues to refuse to carry out a work process, both the supervisor or employer and the worker must immediately supervisor or employer and the worker must immediately notify a OH& S officer, who will investigate the matter and notify a OH& S officer, who will investigate the matter and take whatever actions are necessary.take whatever actions are necessary.

NO WORKER IS TO BE DISCIPLINED FOR NO WORKER IS TO BE DISCIPLINED FOR ACTING IN COMPLIANCE WITH THESE STEPS.ACTING IN COMPLIANCE WITH THESE STEPS.

HEARING HEARING PROTECTIONPROTECTION

Hearing protection is designed to reduce the level of Hearing protection is designed to reduce the level of sound energy reaching the inner ear.sound energy reaching the inner ear.

The “Rule of Thumb” for hearing protection is: use The “Rule of Thumb” for hearing protection is: use hearing protection when you can’t carry on a conversation hearing protection when you can’t carry on a conversation at a normal volume of voice when you are 3 feet apart.at a normal volume of voice when you are 3 feet apart.

If your hearing protection does not take the sharp edge If your hearing protection does not take the sharp edge off the noise, or if workers have ringing, pain, headaches off the noise, or if workers have ringing, pain, headaches or discomfort in the ears, your operations requires the or discomfort in the ears, your operations requires the advice of an expert.advice of an expert.

PERSONAL PROTECTION PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENTEQUIPMENT

It is the policy of Tonko to have all employees use It is the policy of Tonko to have all employees use the proper PPE as follows. Employees of Tonko will the proper PPE as follows. Employees of Tonko will wear hard hats; safety footwear, traffic vests and CSA wear hard hats; safety footwear, traffic vests and CSA approved safety glasses when required at work sites. approved safety glasses when required at work sites. Tonko will supply all necessary PPE and safety Tonko will supply all necessary PPE and safety footwear. All PPE used by Tonko will conform with footwear. All PPE used by Tonko will conform with OH & S regulations. Employees must maintain all OH & S regulations. Employees must maintain all PPE in good working order. PPE in good working order.

HEAD PROTECTIONHEAD PROTECTION EYE AND FACE PROTECTIONEYE AND FACE PROTECTION FOOT PROTECTIONFOOT PROTECTION LIMB AND BODY PROTECTIONLIMB AND BODY PROTECTION SAFETY BELTS LANYARDS AND LIFE LINESSAFETY BELTS LANYARDS AND LIFE LINES

FIRE FIRE EXTINGUISHERSEXTINGUISHERS

It is important to know which fire extinguisher to use It is important to know which fire extinguisher to use and how to use it. Always keep fire extinguishers visible and how to use it. Always keep fire extinguishers visible and easy access. Fire extinguishers have to be properly and easy access. Fire extinguishers have to be properly maintained to do the job. Where temperature is a factor, maintained to do the job. Where temperature is a factor, ensure that care is taken in selecting the right ensure that care is taken in selecting the right extinguisher.extinguisher.

Types of FiresTypes of Fires::

1. 1. Class AClass A:: Consist of wood, paper, rags, rubbishConsist of wood, paper, rags, rubbish Recommended ExtinguisherRecommended Extinguisher:: ABC extinguishers, ABC extinguishers, water, water, pressurized extinguisher and soda acid pressurized extinguisher and soda acid extinguishers.extinguishers.

2. 2. Class B:Class B: Flammable liquids, oil and grease.Flammable liquids, oil and grease. Recommended Extinguisher:Recommended Extinguisher: ABC extinguisher, dry ABC extinguisher, dry chemical, chemical, foam and carbon dioxide extinguishers.foam and carbon dioxide extinguishers.

FIRE FIRE EXTINGUISHERSEXTINGUISHERS

3.3. Class C:Class C: Electrical EquipmentElectrical EquipmentRecommended ExtRecommended Ext:: Carbon dioxide and dry chemical ExtinguishersCarbon dioxide and dry chemical Extinguishers

Fire extinguisher caps shall not be interchangedFire extinguisher caps shall not be interchanged Water or water extinguishers shall not be used on electrical firesWater or water extinguishers shall not be used on electrical fires Dry chemical recharged materials shall be stored in a dry locationDry chemical recharged materials shall be stored in a dry location Dry chemical shall be blown from the extinguisher hose after use, Dry chemical shall be blown from the extinguisher hose after use,

by turning extinguisher upside down and squeezing control lever.by turning extinguisher upside down and squeezing control lever. A straight stream of water shall not be placed on hot oil or steam A straight stream of water shall not be placed on hot oil or steam

lines or other normally hot surfaces.lines or other normally hot surfaces. All extinguishers shall be inspected at regular intervals and shall All extinguishers shall be inspected at regular intervals and shall

be tagged with the date of inspection and/or refill.be tagged with the date of inspection and/or refill. All extinguishers shall be promptly refilled after use.All extinguishers shall be promptly refilled after use. The contents of all extinguishers shall be projected on a fire from The contents of all extinguishers shall be projected on a fire from

the windward side and directed at its base or outer edge of fire the windward side and directed at its base or outer edge of fire with a sweeping motion.with a sweeping motion.

All instructions of the manufacturer as to the recharging of the All instructions of the manufacturer as to the recharging of the extinguisher and it s maintenance shall be followed.extinguisher and it s maintenance shall be followed.

Tonko's policy is to replace all fire extinguishers with Tonko's policy is to replace all fire extinguishers with Type ABC, if not already done so at site.Type ABC, if not already done so at site.

MOBILE MOBILE COMMUNICATION COMMUNICATION

DEVICEDEVICE Make driving your first priority.Make driving your first priority. Unless you have a hands-free device or your MCD is in a cradle Unless you have a hands-free device or your MCD is in a cradle

with a speakerphone capability, allow your Voicemail to receive with a speakerphone capability, allow your Voicemail to receive your incoming calls while you are driving. Respond to those calls your incoming calls while you are driving. Respond to those calls next time you are safely stopped at the side of the road or at your next time you are safely stopped at the side of the road or at your destination.destination.

DO NOTDO NOT read your email while driving. read your email while driving. NEVERNEVER respond to your email while driving. respond to your email while driving. DO NOTDO NOT use other MCD features that may distract your driving use other MCD features that may distract your driving

such as web access or GPS enabled maps.such as web access or GPS enabled maps. Utilize a hands–free device whenever possible.Utilize a hands–free device whenever possible. Ensure you know your MCD and its features such as speed dial and Ensure you know your MCD and its features such as speed dial and

redial.redial. DO NOTDO NOT engage in stressful or emotional conversations while engage in stressful or emotional conversations while

driving.driving. Avoid taking notes or looking up phone numbers while driving.Avoid taking notes or looking up phone numbers while driving. Ensure MCD’s are turned off when refueling.Ensure MCD’s are turned off when refueling.