MODULE 3. Hand Safety Injuries to hands and fingers are typically the most frequent injury we have....

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MODULE 3MODULE 3

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Hand SafetyHand Safety

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Hand SafetyHand Safety

Injuries to hands and fingers are typically the most frequent injury we have.•Most of the work we do is done with our hands. It stands to reason that they would be the most frequently injured body part.

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Hand SafetyHand Safety

• Use the right tool for the job.– Use gloves when appropriate.– Never use defective or damaged tools.– Use a tool for its intended purpose.– When utilizing a knife, always cut away from your

body.

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Hand SafetyHand Safety

• Causes of hand injuries:– Faulty hand tools– Wrong PPE– Guards out of place– Sharps in trash (Glass, needles, etc.)– Pinch points– Handling of abrasive materials

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Hand SafetyHand Safety

• Cutting tools– Pocket Knives– Machetes– Bush Knives– Hatchets

• Safety precautions– Keep tool sharp– Cut away from yourself

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First Aid and Bloodborne First Aid and Bloodborne PathogensPathogens

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First Aid and Bloodborne PathogensFirst Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens

• As an employee, it is important to have a working knowledge of First Aid/CPR practices, by attending a Instructor lead First Aid/ CPR training session.

• The best time to understand your role is before an emergency happens.

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First Aid and Bloodborne PathogensFirst Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens

• Have emergency contacts list available.• Know who is trained in first aid.• Know where the first aid supplies are located• Know where the Automated External

Defibrillators (AED) are located.

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First Aid and Bloodborne PathogensFirst Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens

Responding•It is important to understand that you should only respond to the level of training you have received.•Report all incidents or exposure to your supervisor immediately.

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First Aid and Bloodborne PathogensFirst Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens

• Bloodborne pathogens are micro-organisms such as viruses or bacteria that are carried in blood and can cause disease in people.

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First Aid and Bloodborne PathogensFirst Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens

• Carefully cover the spill with paper towels or rags.

• Gently pour 10% solution of bleach over the towels or rags.

• Let sit for 10 minutes.• Wear gloves to collect & dispose of waste.

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First Aid and Bloodborne PathogensFirst Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens

• Remove PPE and clothing that is contaminated with bodily fluids as soon as possible.

• Use Universal Precautions when handling contaminated items.

• Place contaminated PPE and clothing in approved & labeled bags or containers.

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First Aid and Bloodborne PathogensFirst Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens

• Wash hands and exposed areas after removing PPE.

• Use non-abrasive, antibacterial soap and water.

• Flush mouth, nose, eyes for 15 minutes if blood is splashed in mucous membranes.

• Request blood testing if exposed.

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First Aid- Thermal StressFirst Aid- Thermal Stress

Heat Exhaustion•Treatment of heat exhaustion:– Move the victim to a cooler area and cool with wet

towels.– Give cool fluids only if conscious.– Follow up with a medical examination.

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First Aid- Thermal StressFirst Aid- Thermal Stress

Hypothermia•The entire body cools because its ability to keep warm starts to fail.•Symptoms of hypothermia can include:– Shivering– Numbness– Glassy stare– Fatigue– Loss of judgment

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First Aid- Thermal StressFirst Aid- Thermal Stress

Frostbite•Any part of the body freezes due to exposure to the cold.•Symptoms of frostbite can include:– Lack of feeling in affected area– Skin appears waxy and cold– Discolored skin

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First Aid- Thermal StressFirst Aid- Thermal Stress

Frostbite•Treatment of frostbite:– Move the victim to a warm place and use warm

water until normal skin color returns.– Never rub the affected area.– Keep the victim warm and dry.– Seek medical attention.

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PermittingPermitting

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PermittingPermitting

• Permitting is a way to ensure the safety of you, co-workers and contractors while on the job site.

• It is important to understand:– Where permits are required – What must be permitted– When to use a permit

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PermittingPermitting

• All permits must be written and kept in a location designated by the company.

• Permits are:– Job specific– Site specific– Time specific

• All permits must describe the location of the job task and the personnel involved.

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PermittingPermitting

• All permits must identify all operation associated with the task including:– Operations– Precautions– Special situations related to operation and

precautions

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PermittingPermitting

• All permits must:– Identify the hazards and controls for the job task.– Outline Stop Work Authority.– Service authorization and posting.

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PermittingPermitting

Examples of work permits;– Permit to work– Confined Space– Hot Work– Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)– Barricading– Utility hookup

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Roles and responsibilities

– Authorizing person• Authorizes permitted

work

– Safety person• Monitors work

– Managers• Ensure permits are

issued• Monitor work permit

program

– Supervisors and leads• Ensure training and

conditions are met

– Workers• Work in accordance

with permit conditions

PermittingPermitting

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Confined SpaceConfined Space

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Confined SpaceConfined Space

• Personnel are to be aware of a confined space area and are not to enter at any time.

• Notify your supervisor immediately where a hazard

exists & entry must be made.

• Properly trained personnel will be called to conduct the confined space entry.

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Confined SpaceConfined Space

• A confined space is:– Large enough for personnel to enter.– Has limited or restricted means of entry or exit.– Is not designed for continuous occupancy.

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Confined SpaceConfined Space

• A NON-PERMIT required confined space is one that has no known or potential hazards.

• If conditions develop at any time that would create hazards, all entrants must exit the space and it must be reevaluated.

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Confined SpaceConfined Space

• A PERMIT REQUIRED confined space has one or more of the following:– hazardous atmosphere.– engulfing an entrant.– internal configuration– other recognized serious safety or health hazard.

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Hazards That May Exist

• Chemical hazards – H2S and toxic vapors

• Fire – flammable vapors

• Noise• Temperatures• Radioactive (NORM)

• Electrocution• Falls• Caving – resulting in

suffocation• Heat stress• Oxygen deficiency• Other hazards

Confined SpaceConfined Space

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Confined Space TrainingConfined Space Training

• All workers involved• Training takes place– Before assignments– If changes occur– Deviations in workers competency

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Confined Space TrainingConfined Space Training

• Four levels of training– Entrant– Attendant– Supervisor– Rescuer/rescue team

• All personnel must be trained to the appropriate levels for the task they will be performing.

• This class does not meet the requirements for any of these roles.

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Confined SpaceConfined Space

• Confined Space Examples– Cellars

– Vessels

– Bell holes

– Ditches

– Oil storage tanks

– Pits

– Frac tanks

– Vacuum trucks

– Sump

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