SAN ROQUE MULTIPURPOSE PROJECT

WEEKLY TOOL BOX SAFETY TRAINING MEETING TOPIC

MAINTAIN GOOD ACCESS
Stairways and ladders help us to get where we want to go safely. However, when these
are not maintained, they may become sources of accidents. Equipment, tools, or
materials left on stairways may cause trips and falls. Spilt liquids and loose soil may
also cause slips. Maintaining proper access will help keep these accidents from
happening.
EYE INJURIES
a) TAKE TIME TO SELECT THE RIGHT KIND: Depending on your job, you may need
goggles, an eye shield, a facemask or safety glasses. All it takes is a little effort to
select the appropriate type and to wear it.
b) FOUR BASIC TYPES OF HAZARDS: Basically there are four types of particles that
cause eye injuries on the job.

UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS These are small particles flying through the
air generated from wind, equipment or cleaning operations.
PARTICLES RESULTING FROM CHIPPING, GRINDING, SAWING, BRUSHING,
HAMMERING or USING POWER TOOLS These particles move at an amazing
speed and strike with the force of a bullet. It may be advisable on some jobs to
wear safety goggles under a full-face shield.
INVISIBLE HAZARDS You cant see the injurious light rays generated by
welding operations or laser beams and their effects are often not felt until hours
later. If you happen to be working near these, DO NOT look in the direction of
welding arcs or laser beams. Wear the eye protection required when using such
equipment.
LIQUIDS Hot liquids as tar and asphalt, solvents, paints and solutions for
cleaning masonry or metal, can cause serious eye injury if splashed in your face.
The use of proper eye protection, possibly a full face shield, is essential when
transferring liquids between containers and when using caustic or acid cleaners.

Eye injuries happen in a split second. So put on your eye protection as soon as
you get back to your job after this meeting. DONT BLIND YOURSELF TO THE
NECESSITY OF PROTECTING YOUR SIGHT.
ENVIRONMENTAL TIP:
In accordance with DENR and REOL requirements, and just common sense, all stationary machinery and equipment
must have drip trays located underneath. The drip trays must be must be large enough to catch any oil or fuel that
might spill or leak so it cannot contaminate the ground. Drip trays must be emptied or cleaned as often as necessary
so they can do their job properly keep the ground uncontaminated. It is your country, if you see fuel, oil or other
contaminating substances on the ground report it to your supervisor who is required to report it to the Environmental
or Safety Departments

Marty ODell

The above topic(s) are to be discussed at the weekly safety meeting by all Superintendents and Contractors. Each
Superintendent and each contractor are to discuss additional safety topic(s) specifically related to the area of
operation and work being undertaken.