SITE SPECIFIC HAZARD RECOGNITION TRAINING

All visitors entering these premises may encounter various hazards. By law, you must be informed of their possible existence and how to avoid them. This list identifies many of those hazards and the safe procedures to avoid personal injury and/or property damage.

  1. THE FEDERAL MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT requires that you tie yourself off before opening or closing truck hatches on XXX unless platforms with handrails are provided. You will be subject to fines for failure to use tie off protection. XXX has provided a special tie off station for your use to comply with this regulation.
  2. TRAFFIC. You may encounter mobile equipment such as trucks, bulldozers and front end loaders. Be alert and stay clear of this equipment. Make sure the operator knows that you are in the vicinity. Observe proper traffic patterns; obey all traffic signs and speed warnings.
  3. MOVING MACHINERY HAZARDS. You may encounter moving machinery such as Kilns, mills, conveyors, and, drives, etc. Stay clear of all moving machinery, also of idle machinery unless the controls are locked out by you personally. Much of our equipment can be started from remote locations; be sure the operator knows you are there. Heed startup alarms.
  4. FOREIGN OBJECTS TO THE EYE HAZARDS. Wearing of safety eye protection is required in all areas of the plant. If you should get lime in your eyes you should flush them out immediately. If discomfort continues, seek medical help.
  5. FALLING OBJECTS OR OVERHEAD OBSTRUCTION HAZARDS. Wearing of an approved hard hat is required in all areas of the plant.
  6. FOOT INJURY HAZARDS. Wearing of steel-toed safety shoes is required in all areas of the plant.
  7. SLIP, TRIP OR FALL HAZARDS. Exercise care when walking in work areas and stepping over or around obstacles. When walking in work areas or stairways, always use handrail. A safety belt must be worn when you are more than ten feet off the ground and in an area unprotected by a handrail. Be aware that lime can become very slippery when wet.
  8. INJURY FROM LIFTING. Use correct procedures and obtain help for heavy weights.
  9. WELDING FLASH BURNS TO THE EYE HAZARDS. Avoid Areas where welding or burning operations are conducted. DO NOT look at the flash. If you are welding, appropriate goggles or hoods must be worn.
  10. FIRE HAZARDS. Do not smoke or use flame- producing devices around any flammable or explosive substance. Do not smoke in areas where coal is stored or handled. Obey “No Smoking” signs that are posted throughout the plant. Plastic propane lighters are forbidden in the plant. Do not carry flame producing devices into the explosive storage area.
  11. ELECTRICAL HAZARDS. Stay clear of all electrical transmission, distribution and control equipment. Do not work on such equipment unless it is locked out personally by you and you are authorized to do so.
  12. PRESSURE VESSELS. Use proper methods when handling compressed gas cylinders, keep secured upright and cap on when not in use. Keep oil and grease away from oxygen bottle regulators.
  13. IMPROPER TOOL USE. Select and use the proper tools for the job.
  14. BLASTING. Be alert and heed all visual and audible warnings. Remain clear of blasting area. Do not work on a loaded explosive truck.
  15. GROUND CONTROL AND HIGHWALLS. Do not work near unsafe ground conditions or highwalls. Tow or move unit to a safe location.
  16. MATERIAL STORAGE TANKS. To work in any material storage area or in high places a safety belt and lifeline, properly attached must be worn. The “buddy system” should be used.
  17. EQUIPMENT. Unauthorized use of xxxequipment is prohibited.
  18. CONTRACTOARS. Contractors working on xxxproperty must see that their equipment is in good condition, equipped with proper safety devices including back up alarm, roll-over protection, etc. and operated by qualified personnel.
  19. LIME BURNS/FIRST AID. Do not step into piles of lime or water without rubber boots. If you get lime on your skin, be sure to wash off, as lime remaining on the skin for any length of time could result in serious burns. For first aid supplies and help, go to foreman’s office or lab/scale office.
  20. DUMPING MATERIAL. When it is necessary to dump your load for any reason, be sure that you have located your truck’s rear axles on solid level ground and before raising dump bed, be sure you are clear of any overhead electrical lines.
  21. HAULING QUICKLIME. When hauling lime DO NOT LET IT GET WET. Loads must be tightly tarped. When lime products come in contact with water they react, giving off large amounts of heat.
  22. HIGH AMBIENT HEAT AREA. When loading quicklime, be aware that you will be parking your truck next to equipment with high ambient heat which could cause damage to equipment not intended for this type of exposure.
  23. Due to the nature of shipments by rail, engines and railcars will be spotted and moved in and over road crossings. These cars may block access especially at night. It is your responsibility to contact the scale house, shift supervisor or lab if you need rail cars relocated.
  24. Emergency instructions are posted in areas with telephones. Follow all instructions given in the event on an emergency or if an evacuation is necessary.

THE FOREGOING IS THE MINIMUM REQUIRED BY LAW. COMMON SENSE AND GOOD JUDGMENT SHOULD BE EXERCISED AT ALL TIMES. ALL WOARK MUST BE PERFORMED AS PRESCRIBED BY THE MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT. VISITORS, CONTRACTORS, AND SUPPLIERS ASSUME THE TOTAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR FINES IMPOSED DUE TO THEIR ACTIONS.

I hereby acknowledge the fact that I have read the above, and fully understand the hazards that I may encounter.

SIGNATURE:______ORGANIZATION:______

DATE:______Revised 12/29/2010