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SAFETY AND LOSS PREVENTION MANUAL FOR CONTRACTORS FOR USE ON ALL CONTRACTED WORK IN THE TEXAS DIVISION Dow AMBULANCE FIRE ACCIDENTS EMERGENCIES DIAL 666 THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY Corporate Engineering & Construction Services `February, 1967 SAFETY AND LOSS PREVENTION MANUAL FOR CONTRACTORS FOR USE ON ALL CONTRACTED WORK IN THE TEXAS DIVISION It is the objective of Corporate Engineering and Construction Services to Establish and maintain an active, successful accident pre vention program that will ultimately result in top safety performance by contractors doing work for the Dow Chemical Company THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY Corporate Engineering & Construction Services 'February, 1967 (Supersedes Safety Monual for Contractors doted July, 1 965) INDEX SAFETY RULE PAGE Introduction 1 1. General Safety Rules................................................... 2 2. Emergency Procedure................................................... 5 3. First Aid-Injuries-Reports......................................... 6 4. Individual Action.......................................................... 9 5. Vehicles and Traffic..................................................... 10 6. Protective Equipment and Clothing...................... 13 7. Fire Protection............................................................... 15 8. Machinery, Cranes, Tools and Equipment.... 17 9. Ladders and Scaffolds................................................ 26 10. Danger, Warning & Caution Tags........................ 31 1 1 . Safe V/ork Permits....................................................... 35 12. Excavations, Floor Openings, Barricades.... 37 13. Radiation........................................................................ 38 14. Demolition...................................................................... 39 INTRODUCTION This safety manual contains the minimum safety rules and procedures for performance of work by contractors and their subcontractors as required by the Texas Division, The Dow Chemical Company. Contractor assumes and has the full responsibility and liability for the safety of its agents, servants and employees and for the compliance of. its subcon tractors and anything contained herein does not relieve the contractor of such responsibility or liability. The Dow Chemical Company is hereinafter referred to as " Owner." The Owner will be represented on construction as defined in the contract and hereinafter referred to as "Owner's Repre sentative . " Safety rules and procedures are an integral part of each contract and must be carried out folly, as any other specifica tion for the job. The contractor will be held responsible for his subcontractors conforming with these safety rules and pro cedures. Any exception to the rules set forth herein must have prior written authorization from the Owner's Represen tative. Contractors and contractor supervision unable or unwill ing to secure personnel performance in keeping with these rules will not be acceptable. Contractor employees who exhibit a poor attitude toward safe work and safety proce dures will not be acceptable. Employees leaving a job due to safety violations will not be allowed to return to any Owner's work without proper authorization from the Owner. The con tractor's safety record will be one criteria used to judge his qualifications for bidding. In addition to the rules set forth herein, contractors working in or near an existing operating facility must be cognizant of and conform to Owner's safety rules for that area and any federal, state or local laws governing. Should any procedure set forth herein conflict with applicable federal, state or local laws, the latter will apply. I :neral safety rules I The contractor shall actively and adequately projfe working performances on the part of his employees. II participate in activities to this end, such as con- safety organizations, (e.g., Contractors Safety of Brazosport), incentive award programs, contractorrograms, etc. It is expected that each contractor nduct his own safety programs to best suit his parti teds. 1.1 American Standards Association, Z 16.1 stan"Recording and Measuring Work Injury Experience" 1 used as a guide to classify contractor injuries. 2 Prior to starting any field work on each job, the Representative will conduct a pre-job safety con- with an authorized representative of the contractor, s Representative, available subcontractors representaid Owner's Safety Department Representative, when e. At this time, the nature of any chemical hazards ial safety rules for the area will be reviewed with the Representative and the contractor wi 11 be provided nfed copies of area rules where applicable. The safety check sheet" form ( see sample ) will be prethe Owner's Representative and a copy furnished jnfractor. 3 An effective system of indoctrination and educaemployees in safety and loss prevention is expected sontractor. Contractors shalI inform all their employees ety rules and all safety procedures before working in an plant. i.l Contractors shall inform all of their employees of tion and use of nearest safety shower, eye bath and :y equipment such as gas masks, fire extinguishers and <efs. DATE: C E t C S CONSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT PRE-JOB SAFETY CHECK SHEET ;C8BLOCK. C 0 NUMBER CONTRACTOR 1 S'onoard Eme>g#ncy signals fully undersraoa1 : Coni'OCtor respon s.brl >y >n time of emergency understood1 3 F.i* end qmbvlonce t#>*obn numbers known1 i Areas far possible e*ocuotton designated1 Y*. Yes Ye Yes ^ 5 adequate equipment1 T,, . j 6 (Owner w.ll prov.de pnnied special rules where available ) Ye* j ? Nature of cbem<col oe special boiardt for oreo reviewed with Process Represents**#1 6 Spec al safety equipment far this area known1 9 Solety SKowert and Fye *a*h locations known1 1C Sole work permit understood1 (DaSignoted plocal s) to ob>o>n nown ') 1 Pad Tog >ule understood1 1? Smok>ng o*eo designated' 0 Cont'OCtor SCoMe'd 'ulet known1 Id Crone insBect'On qnd critics1 l>f> procedure understood1 Y.. |J Y.t n Yet Ij Y. .-j Yes .J Y.i Yes f" Yes Q : S Do row tior s copy of and understand Sofery K Lets Prevention Monuol f 01 Co nr ra C tor S 1 ' ' 16 Are your Svbcontroc'ori eo'i el above rules ond procedures1 Yee 'i Yes i ] BgMAOXS '6jplo*n all No orit'i Contractor Representotr>s Owner's Representative Process Represemo'ie Date Dare Cate Dote So be 0 " It 0 C 'or Subcontractor Subcontractor Subcontractor No No No No - No Na No No a No No No c No ' J No i n No c No 'G N. Contractors shall use a regular system of work in fo detect and correct hazardous conditions, safety lfions and unsafe working practices. 3 2 l.l Orderliness is o basic requirement for all jobs t be maintained at all times. Special attention must to maintaining clear walkways and roadways, re trash, removal of slipping and tripping hazards and tacking of materials. Contractors must make every ) keep mud, slush or other slippery substances off of ids. In cases where this cannot be avoided, con must clean the roadways immediately. Temporary bui Idings and material storcge oreas set up as neatly as possible to present an orderly op- '.I Temporary buildings or combustible materials must located under power lines or pipeways. Overnight of equipment or vehicles is not permitted under power sipeways. .2 Temporary buildings shall be sheeted with nonjle material, such as transite or metal siding and each must be identified with the contractor's name . i.3 Contractors' temporary buildings must be properly s immediately upon placement at the jobsite. A of four 4" screw anchors a minimum of 2' in the e required. A mimimum of two such anchors are for portable toilets. .4 Metal buildings served with electricity must have if the building properly grounded, as well os the sersnce swi tch. Contractors must furnish trash containers made of icn with metal covers kept in place. Contractors must report immediately to the Owner's ative by name, those employees discharged for e infractions. Contractors shall maintain continuous safety plan ner jobs where circumstances have changed and new quire new controls. 2 0 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 2.1 The following procedure must be used to call an ambulance, report a fire, spill of hazardous materials or release of hazardous gases. 2.1 .1 Dial 666 and state the type of emergency. 2.1.2 Give your name, the nature of the emergency and its exact location including building number and door letter, if applicable. 2.1.3 Stay on the line until sure that the message is understood and confirmed. 2.1.4 Station someone on the rood to direct emergency equipment to the scene. 2.1.5 If the "666" number does not answer, dial "O". 2.2 Personnel must know the location of ony plant alarm horns. In case of a gas release, observe the wind direction as indicated by the alarm horn and wind vane indi cator and proceed to go crosswind. STANDARD EMERGENCY SIGNALS are as follows: 2.2.1 GAS RELEASE ( continuous) Shut down all of your equipment in operation. All safe work permits in that area are automatically cancelled. Personnel in other areas downwind must be alert for signals in their area or ver bal instructions. 2.2.2 ALERT - -- -- -- -- (series of short blasts) Shut down oil of your equipment in operation. All safe work permits in that area are automatical ly cancel led. Personnel in other areas downwind must be alert for signals in their area or verbal instructions. 2.2.3 EVACUATE------------------- ----------- (series of 3 short blasts) Observe the wind direction as indicated by the alarm horn and wind vane indicator and proceed to go crosswind. 45 2.4 ALL CLEAR (series of 3 long blasts) is signal is given, personnel may re-enter the work afe work permits must be reissued prior to sfart- 3 If operating a motor vehicle in on crea where cy signals ere given, turn off the engine, get out thicle, and be preoared to leave the area if necesotor vehicles, other than emergency units, must not n into on area downwind of a gas relecse signcl. Bar:cross plant roads must be honored by all vehicles at 4 The contractor shall notify the proper Owner's tative or his headquarters in person or by telephone :s possible that all employees in the area are accountrhat specific employees cannot be accounted for. 5 Emergency horns are tested each Monday at 12:00 n the "All Clear" signal given first and last in the es. S The Power Plant whistle is sounded in case of a :ST AID - INJURIES - REPORTS The Owner's Representative shall be notified ely in the event of any death, occupational disease, injury or potentially significant injury to a conimployee (whether or not it is determined that "lost I be involved) while at work on the Owrer's job. .1 The contractor must thoroughly investigate, t and report all details of an accident and cooperate Owner and "Contractors Safety Council" inspection .2 A written report must be submitted on every quiring medical treatment of any kind, to the Representative on the job, no later than 10:00 A.M. / following the injury. Also any near miss, potentially 6 serious incident or hazardous condition that occurs, must be re ported in the same manner, although no injury to personnel mav be involved. Forms for these reports, "Notice of Contractor Accident and Property Loss" are available through the Owner's Representative. (See sample). 3.1.3 All fires must be reported, regardless of dura tion or extent. 3.2 Employees must report any injury to their immedi ate supervisor even though it may be considered slight. 3.2.1 The contractor will assure that all injured per sonnel report to a recognized medical facility. A First Aid Station is available at Plant A and the Community Hospital Emergency Room is at Plant B. The Contractor is responsi ble to furnish treatment reports if medical facility other than above is used. 3.2.2 In the event of eye injuries or any serious injury, the ambulance MUST be called. 3.2.3 In the event of accidents, ambulance runs, etc., contractors must exert all possible effort to keep onlookers from the scene. The only personnel required in such areas are those directly engaged in assisting in the emergency. 3.3 Employees must not attempt to remove foreign material from the eyes, except by washing with water. If foreign material gets in the eye, the eye must be washed immediately with potable running water, preferably at an eyewash station and the washing continued uninterrupted for at least fifteen minutes. It is vital that the injured em ployee and others who are able to help him make sure that thorough and complete washing of the eye is accomplished. The ambulance MUST be called. 3.4 If chemicals come in contact with the body, the affected parts must be washed with running water for at leost fifteen minutes. To make sure that adequate washing is ac complished, shoes and clothing covering affected parts must be removed. The Owner's Representative must be consulted 7 WOTICI Of COHTACTOt ACCJOfHT 0* *BO*f*TY LOSS r u<*re (r**c** > *.,t ewa,*a 'tut *IW ><tO* (MV* ca*itix C0NTt*CT0. 'CO CwOC* NUMaCR :n -- --- ll INC INJURY _ >tr **0 ( INOfP'NITf t-Qn Ta.In CATION M0( T 0AT| 0*T 0* Tf 3*T l 0*T t 8 before reuse of clothing and shoes that may have been con taminated . 4.0 INDIVIDUAL ACTION 4.1 Horseplay In any form is not allowed. 4.2 Running in the plant must be avoided except in case of an emergency. 4.3 Personnel must not climb through, under, over or between railroad cars of a train except in the perform ance of assigned duties. 4.4 Personnel must not make inoperative or operate safety devices such as relief valves, deluge valves , gate valves, electrical and mechanical interlocks, guards, elec trical switches, etc . 4.4. 1 Any accidental interruption of lines or equip ment in service or any irregularities observed must be re ported to the Owner's Representative and/or the Owner's operating personnel immediately. 4.5 Unsafe shortcuts, such as walking pipelines, sliding down pipe or stanchions ond cutting corners to save a few steps, must be avoided. 4.6 Tools, materials or equipment must not be inten tionally dropped or thrown from one level to another unless adequate precautions have been taken to assure that no injury to persons or damage to equipment will occur. 4.7 Personnel must not ride a load being handled by a crone. Slings, hooks, etc., must not be ridden, except where a crane basket or a bosun's choir end safety belt are used. 4.8 Personnel must not walk, drop or jump onto a transite roof. Where a permanent platform or walkway is not provided, a temporary wolkwoy or spread footing shall be used to distribute the load over a large area of the transite. 9 4.8.1 Contractors installing rransite roofs, must use a ary walkway or spread footing, or may use safety nets the erection area. Safety nets must be of acid resistant al and designed and erected specifically for the purpose thing a man who might fall. All safety ne's must be ind and tested prior to each use. VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC .I Personnel working on Owner's property will comh all scfety rules and signs regarding traffic end veat all i mes . .2 The maximum speed limit on open roads in the plant iles per hour and 10 miles per hour within block limits, otherwise designated by signs. .3 Vehicles must not pass a plant bus in either direcile it is stopped on plant roadways for the purpose of ; or discharging passengers except, after coming to a te stop, the vehicle may proceed around the bus a* no an 10 miles per hour, provided the way is clear. .4 Smoking will not be permitted in vehicles in desigNO SMOKING" areas. .5 Hauled material `hat overhangs the sides or ends of must be red flagged ct the extent of the overhang. ust not be hauled from a single suspension caole that rree swinging beyond the sides of the truck. Dragging :ing ma'erial and objects along plant roaeweys is pro- .6 nuel tenks on motorized equipment must not be filled e engine is running or when welding or o'ner hot work done nearby. Smoking will not be allowed during the operations. 7 Motorized equipment such as trucks, dozers, cranes, etc., must not be left running and unattended.3 3 Equipment such as welding machines, pumps, etc., shall not be transported with the engine running. 5.9 All equipment must be in safe mechanical working condition at all times. In addition to complying with state requirements as to brakes, lights, signals, horns, mufflers, etc., vehicles must be periodically inspected by a represen tative of the contractor. Necessary repairs and adjustments must be made prior to -neir use on Owner's property. 5.10 The use of flatbeds, stakebeds, etc., as transcorrafion for personnel will not be permitted unless adequate safety provisions are made and the venicle is adapted for that purpose. In any case, the number of personnel must not cause overcrowding. 5.11 Riding of "Cherry Pickers", yard cranes or winch trucks, is permitted only when adequate safety provisions such as seats, platforms, roils, etc., are provided for passengers. 5. 12 The maximum number of people who may ride in the cab of a pickup is three. Personnel riding in the back must be seated on the floor of the bed, or on approved "builti n " sea ts. 5.13 Pedestrian paths and walkways must be used when ever provided. In their absence, personnel using streets and roadways must walk facing approaching traffic. 5.14 The following rules must be observed by personnel in the operation of cranes, cherry pickers, winch trucks and similar equipment having booms or extended loads in excess of 15 feet in front of or to the rear of the equipment. 5.14.1 Stop at all stop signs. 5.14.2 At intersections, when the equipment is to pro ceed streig'nt across a main tnoroughfere or turn either way , the operator must stop; the flagman must get off the equip ment, clear all traffic, then flag the equipment through the intersection or around the corner. 5.14.3 Before entering any thoroughfare, street, road. II 10 om a work area within a block, the flagman must e traffic and flag the equipment onto the road. 14.4 All booms or loads extending more than 15 feet marked or flagged with high visibility material when on plant roads. Traveling speeds must be safe and , depending upon locds, traffic, road conditions, etc. .14.5 A flagman must be provided and swinging ot jsf be controlled with a tag line when moving in a contrea or where load swinging would preset!1 a nazard to el . ,14.6 Loads or venlcles mat extend our ct me normal ies require flagmen or escorts. 14.7 Contractors must check vertical clearances on e to be used prior to moving equipment or high loads. 15 Safe working distances wi II be observed by all consersonnel when working near overhead electric power d O.C. power lines and bus. 15,1 When mobile equipment (cranes, draglines, ickers, winch trucks, etc.) is used near overhead nes or D.C. bus bars, the following lisfea safe work:nces shall be observed: Five feet minimum clearance - circuits up to 480 volts. (Telephone wires and cables are not hazardous but must not be contacted or damaged ,) Eight `eet minimum clearance - 480 vol's to 2400 volt circuits, open wire unprotected on in.sulaforsD.C. power lines and bus bars - 15,000 volts shielded or armored power cables on messenger cables in pole I ines. Sixteen feet minimum clearance - 15, 00C volts and 132,000 volt bare (uninsulated) bus in 132 KV sub stations and conductors on 132 K V power lines. When if is necessary to work over a power line or D.C. bus or within the above listed minimum safe working distances, if shall be the contractor's responsibility to notify the Owner's Representative prior to performing any work. 5.16 Contractors must determine from the Owner's Re presentative when and which roads are to be used, prior to moving extremely heavy loads. 6 0 PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING 6.1 The contractor and his employees shall recognize the importance and use of special protective equipment and clothing. 6.1.1 The contractor shall be responsible for knowing and enforcing special Owner area or job rules requiring spe cial personnel protection. 6.1.2 Contractors shall provide their employees with the proper protective equipment required . 6.2 Approved safety glasses with side shields are a minimum requirement on all contractor jobs at all times. 6.2.1 Approved safety glasses with side shields must ful fill federal requirements (GGG-G-513) for drop ball testing and safety code for polarized "Strain" partem. 6.2.2 Employees wearing contact lens must wear chem ical goggles. 6.3 Chemical goggles, approved prior to their use, are required for working in or entering certain chemical areas which are posted with signs, or while doing chipping or power tool cleaning work on pressurized tines or equipment which con tains hazardous chemicals. 6.3.1 A11 employees working in the vicinity of chemi cals must know where the nearest safety shower and eye bathing facilities are located. 12 13 .3.2 When chemical type goggles are in use, the id must be around the back of the head, not around ty hat. .4 Approved plastic safety hats are required for all or work. The use of metal safety hats is prohibited. 4.1 Approved plastic scfety hats must fulfill reauirei Federal Specification GGG-H-I42C. The major Tent in this specification says, "The specimen must id the drop of cn 3 pound spherical weight, cpprox3.8 inches in diameter, from a distance o'" 5 feet, breaking the hat, bottoming out or breaking suspenhAost skull cops, scalp guards, bump helmets, etc ., meet this test. Safety hats shall not be drilled or for ventilation holes, or edges trimmed off hats. 5 The contractor shall furnish and be responsible of his employees wear air hoods, or equivalent, supth filtered air, when sandblasting or applying volatile material inside tanks, rooms or any other area not :l y venri lated . 6 Safety belts or harnesses, with lifelines attached, * worn by employees when performing work in elevated where the use of scaffolds or ladders is impractical e a slip might result in a serious fall. 7 Personnel must wear owner approved life jackets vise be protected by handrails or lifelines when workwater wherein a drowning hazard exists. } Employees ere expected to wear personal clothing fe and proper for their job. Wearing of canvas shoes, or houseshoes and working in an undershir', shorts or to the waist is prohibited. Safety shoes are strongly nded .7 7 Fixed blade knives used as tools of the trade must d in sheaths while not in use. 7.0 FIRE PROTECTION 7.1 Accumulation of trash, oily rags, combustible ma terials and similar fire hazards of any nature will not be per mitted . 7.2 The area around welding operations must be kept free of flammable material of all kinds (wood, paper, card board, flammable liquids, etc.). On some jobs it may be necessary to neve one of the workmen already assigned to the job to observe the welding operation and control the occur rence of 11 res. 7.2.1 There must be a fire extinguisher or water hose easily accessible for each welding, cutting, burning or other such operation, located in close proximity to the operation. It is the contractor's responsibility to obtain the required fire extinguishers for his welding operations through the Owner's Representative. Contractors are also responsible to arrange, through the Owner's Representative, for the recharging and resealing of extinguishers immediately after each use. 7.2.2 Special care must be taken during overhead welding operations to safeguard personnel and prevent falling sparks from starting a fire. 7.3 All tarpaulins shall be fire-retardant and identi fied as such by stenciling: "FR-treated (date)"with a mini mum of 2" letters in diagonal corners. In lieu of this treatment, fire-proof blankets such as fiberglass or asbestos are acceptable. 7.3.1 Contractors must inspect and test all tarpaulins at least once each six months to be sure that they are still fireretardant. Tarpaulins needing it, must be retreated or re moved from rne plant Immediately. At this time, the tarpau lins must be re-stenciled In the same manner as in 7.3 above. 7.4 Fireplugs, extinguishers, hose racks and other emergency equipment, shall not be covered or blocked and fire equipment lanes must always be kept clear. 14 15 7.5 All heating units for offices, shops, work areas, rooms, etc., must be in good working order and peri- y inspected. Gas units must be provided with "flamerotecti've devices and electrical units must be grounded, ting units must be turned off at the end of each work day, '.6 Flammable or explosive type material such os fuel, taner, etc., must be properly contained, clearly ed, separately stored ond kept clear of work areas. Hate warning signs must be provided in storage areas. .7 All cans used for transporting or transferring gasofuel must be labeled by Underwriters' Loaoratories or Mutual Laboratories. .8 Fuel storage tanks, filler hoses and the dispersing or container must be properly grounded. .8.1 A quick closing shut-off valve is required on the ng end of fuel hoses. .8.2 Smoking, welding or any spark or fiame-prooperation must be stopped in the immediate area during g operations. .9 Welding rod cabinets presenting a fire or safety will not be permitted. Cabinets of fireproof materials d with strip heaters are recommended. If light bulbs , they must be securely guarded with adequcfe spactgard to the cabinet and to stored material. Metal must be grounded in an approved manner. 10 Volatile materials must not be app|ied near an me. If such material Is to be applied in a vessel, or orly ventilated, confined area, only explosion-proof d connections will be used. The contractor must e such areas as "No Smoking."11 11 Heating equipment for freeze protect ion of con sf be approved by the Owner's Representative prior to 7.12 Welding or cutting torches and hoses must not be connected to cylinders when stored in any enclosure or build ing. When work is shut down and equipment is unattended, close all valves at the gas and oxygen cylinders, bleed lines and check five minutes later for pressure build-up. If there is no build-up, bleed hoses at the torch, remove hoses from cylinders and store. No smoking will be permitted during this shutdown procedure. 7.13 Gas and oxygen cylinders must Oe handled with care, properly supported in an upright position away from any source of heat or flame and securely tied off. All oxygen cylinders not in use must have their caps in place and stored as above. 7.13.1 Oxygen cylinders in storage and not in use must be separated from gas cylinders by a fire retardant parti tion or a minimum distance of 10 feet. 7.13.2 When gas and oxygen cylinders are lifted by hoisting equipment, a basket, cradle or similar handling de vice must be used. Cylinders must not be lifted by the valve protection caps. 7.14 All "No Smoking" restrictions in specified areas must be strictly observed. Smoking is not permitted in ve hicles in designated "No Smoking" areas. 7.15 Compressed gases, including air, must not be used for cleaning of clothes, the body or work areas. Oxy gen must not be used for pressure testing purposes. 7.16 Adequate ventilation must be provided when cleaning agents are used. 7.17 Contractors must not dump flammable or toxic materials into sanitary sewers or waste water system without prior clearcnce of the Owner's Representative. 8.0 MACHINERY. CRANES. TOOLS ANO EQUIPMENT 8.1 The safe designed capacity of any tool or piece of 16 17 ent must not be exceeded. Tools or equipment musf modified in ony manner thatreduces the original safety 'Y 1.2 All contractor owned, leased or rented equipment in safe mechanical working condition to render safe at al I times. -.2.1. Equipment must beinspec'ed by contractor sjperirior to its use on a job and periodicia!Iy thereafter to bat it is in safe working order. Crane inspections must lifted in writing to the Owner's Representative using ner's "Hoisting Equipment Inspection" form. (See Samipecial attention must be given to such items as cables, booms, blocks, hooks, grounds, electrical cords and levices. Equipment musf be shut down before repairs or en ts are made. .2.2 Defective fools and equipment must be removed : [ob immediately and if repairable, must be properly 1 before reuse on Owner's Job. .2.3 Machinery, tools and equipment must not be d without all guards and safety devices in piece and ling properly. 2.4 The contractor has the complete responsibility e operation when using hoisting equipment to make ne contractor shall verify weights of loads tobe lifted. I shall be lifted which exceeds the Manufacturer's pacify of the crane. When one of the following conirevail, the contractor must submit in writing, using ier's "Critical Lift Check Sheet", (see scmple), an of the safety planning for the lift to the Owner's itative, prior to starting the lift. The load exceeds 80% of rated load chart ;or crane. The load exceeds 50% of rated load chart for crane, and possible failure would endanger existing facil ities. Two booms are required to make the lift. Poles or derricks have been erected for this specific lift. HOIST INC EQUIPMENT INSPECTION OWNER EQUIPMENT NO. DATE ___________ MAN1 1F1ACTl'RER/MODEL _________________ MAXIMUM CAPACITY ___________________ SERIAL NO. ____________________________ DATE Of MANUFACTURE _______________ COUNTERWEICHT FOR NORMAL USE ___ BOOM LENGTH FOR NORMAL USE ______ COUNTERWEIGHT FCR CAPACITY LIFT BOOM LENCTH FOR CAPACITY LIFT _ CAPACITY CHART ON FILE ___________ CONDITION 1. Identification and high visibility markings________________ 2. Hooks (pins-swLvela) 3. Boom sheaves and blocks (straps) u. Traveling block (plns-grease fittings) ________________ ________________ ________________ 5. Cable drums (facing and beckec) ________________ 6. Hoist lock (catch on brakes) . 7. Clutches (bands-plns-coccer pins) ________________ 8. Whip line (condition of cable) 9. Load line 10. Boom line 11. Boom and Job pennants 12. Main boor, (structural members - pins) ________________ _______________ ________________ 13. Jib (structural members - pins) ________________ 19. Cantry (A-frame) - (pins-sheaves-straps) ________________ 15. Swing lock 16. Hydraulic or air syscem L7. Lighting system ________________ ________________ ________________ L8. Painting 19. Drive chains (cension) ________________ ________________ 20. Tires (air pressure-damage) ________________ 21. Steering mechanism _______________ 22. Counterweights 23. Cab, platforms, steps, ere. (access) _______________ _______________ 29. Fire extinguisher 25. Boom hoist safety device _______________ _______________ 26. Power lowering - whip line _______________ 27. Power lowering- load line ______________ _ 28. Boom base pins 29. Housekeeping INSPECTOR___________ __ AUDITED BY ________ 18 19 CHECK LIST FOR CRITICAL LIFTS */W. 0.9 description* 1 2 vr ion __________________________________________ REPRESENTATIVE ____________________________ 9SING DATA: 1. CONTRACTOR ______________________________ 2. SUPERINTENDENT______________________ SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBLE FOR LIFT DESCRIPTION OF ITEM TO BE RAISED Check List for Critical Lifts Pag* 3 tj. CONDITION OF UCISMNC EQU1PHENT S RIGGING: A. HAS EQUIPMENT BEEN REINSPECTED FOR THIS LIFT? 8. HAS ALL EQUIPMENT i RtCCING BEEN INSPECTED ANO FOUNO IN ACCEPT ABLE CONDITION FOR THIS LIFT?__________ 9 . CUYS ANCHORS i. "CIS. A. ADEQUACY OF FOUNDATION PCR FOOT RLUCXS 3< ADEQUACY , NUMBER, AND LOCATION OF CUTS l ANCHORS C. FOOT SLOQIS ARE TO flE ANCHORLD____________ D. CONDITION OF ALL CABLE, INCLUDING SPLICES, CLAMPS, THIMBLES. ANO OTHER HARDWARE _______ _ MAJOR HOISTINC EQUIPMENT TO 3E USED I. 2. ___________________________________ ______ _______ 10. STABILITY OF CROWD AREA: A. CHECK SOIL BEARING ALLOWABLE LOAD 8. WILL MATS BE REQUIRED?________ C. ANY LNOERCROUNO INSTALLATIONS NEEC1NC SPECIAL TREATMENT 3- u. ___. EQUIPMENT & LIFT RELATIONSHIP L. OPERATING RADIUS - l 1 . OPERATORS'. WHAT IS OPERATOR'S EXPlRIEHCE C:. THIS EQUIPMENT AND THI b TYPE nF LIFT' T j 12. REMARKS: 2. BOOM LENGTH __________ _______________________________________ 3. ALLOWABLE LOAD (FROM LOAD CHART) L. RATIO OF LIFT TO ALLOWABLE LOAD 21 20 Lac for l Llfca . CLEARANCE 1ETWEEN BOOM i LIFT . CLEARANCE TO SURROUNDING FACILITIES. Pip 2 CNEDUU or OPERATIONS (INCLUDE TIME FOR RICCINC i EQUIPMENT HSFECTIONS) . s TOR CRITICAL LIFT: JAD CXCEEOS 801 OF LOAD CHART FOR CRANE OR DERRICK___________ _ jAD EXCEEDS 101 OF LOAD CHART, AND FAILURE WOULD ENDANGER USTINC FACILITIES_______________________________________________________ - 40 BOOKS ARE REQUIRED _______________________________ - 5LES OR DERRICKS RAVE BEEN ERECTED FOR THIS SPECIFIC IIFT_ .ICHT OF CRITICAL LIFT WAS OBTAINED: RTITIED SCALE UEICUT_________________________________________________________ VLCULATED INDEPENDENTLY BY MORE THAN ONE SOURCE. SOURCE___________________________ WEIGHT SOURCEWEIGHT_________________________ ' LtFT IS AN EXISTING ITEM (BEINC REMOVED OR DEMOLISHED), THE .ICHT IS TO IE RECALCULATED, TAXING INTO ACCOUNT ALL MOOIFICA!ONS INCLUDING INTERNAL AS WELL AS AN ALLOWANCE FOR SCALE, OLMLNT, SLUDCL, 1NSUUTION, LIQUID, ETC. SOURCE __________________ SOURCE__________________________ WEIGHT____________ ________________ WEIGHT_ ChtcK Llat for Critical Lift* Nothing In this auhialeslon and/or acceptance of this CHECK LIST la to be considered as relieving the Contractor! of any raaponaibtLIty for a aafe operac Ion. Contractor By*_________________ TUU:_____________________ RESUME OF ACTUAL SCHEDULE: DATE OF LIFT______________________ INSPECTIONS COMPLETED LIFT STARTED______________________ PERMANENT SUPPORTS COMPLETED, TOTAL TIKE_________________________ 22 23 2,5 If burning of lugs or other such flame producing is may be required during crane hoisting operations, ents for proper safe work permits must be made before :g operation begins, 3 Equipment with exposed gears, belts, couplings, etc. ' trovided with proper guards. 4 All pressure vessels of construction equipment must statically tested annually. Items in this ccfegoryare reeding 6 incnes (inside diameter) end with internal al operating pressure exceeding 15 PSI or those pro a relief valve with a setting greater than 18 PSIG or ure disc whose bursting pressure is greater rhon 25 8.4.6 Contractors wi 11 paint or stenci I the assigned equipment number in plain view on the equipment. Numbers shall be white, approximately 3" high on a green background . The green background will remain for 1967 ond will be changed each year as directed. 8.4.7 Equipment arriving in the plant for the first time after the Janucry test period each year must-be tested at that time and retested the following January. 3.4.8 Equipnen' such as cranes, dozers, tractor-f'oats, etc., having pressure vessels, must be visually inspected upon entry to the plant and must meet the above test requirements within ten da ys . 8.5 Electrical tools and equipment operating at more 4.1 These tests must be performed during the month than 32 volts must be properly grounded. Certain test equip y, each year by the owner or lessee of the equipment. ment such as oscilloscopes, vacuum tube voltmeters ond signal Ives must be removed and the vessels hydrostatically generators, as well as certain areas where exposedd.c. equip one and one-half times the maximum allowable work- ment is used, do not require grounding and proper operational /re of the unit. A thorough visual external inspec- procedures must be ascertained from the Owner's Represenrative be mode. in the above areas. i 4.2 As a part of these test procedures, relief valves iroperly sized and set for the vessel involved and 8.6 Only 32 volt or less electrical service is to be used in connection with drop lights wnen working inside metal lie for proper operation, apart from the vessel test. vessels. ;. 3 /Metal identification fags must be attached to ves bearing pressure setting, dote of test, name of conducting -esf and initials of person conducting the 1.4 Contractors will furnish the Owner's Representa;t certificate for each piece of equipment. Each e must be signed by the test conductor end a re ive of the company owning the equipment. t.5 The Owner's Representative will forward each e to the CE & CS Construction Department central -2402, where an equipment number will be assigned ertifIcafe will be kept on file. The contractor will ed of the assigned number by the Owner's Represen- [ 8.7 When ore welding is being done inon area restrict j ed by a safe work permit, the grounding lead must be connected to the work within fhe limits as provided in the safe work i permi t. f 8.8 Any contract provision for connection to an Owner's plant services for construction use must be cleared with the Owner's Representative. The turning off and on of the supply shall be done only by authorized Owner's Person nel . 8.9 Gloves must not be worn while using grinders, drills, saws or any tools where gloves are opt to become en tangled . 24 25 10 Loose clothing must not be worn while working lachinery. 11 Personnel must not crank any machinery with their 12 Hose connectors and adaptors must be of a stonufocture and used only for the type of service 12. 1 In order to insure positive locking ar ail times, 'S must be in good condition end not abused. Sand; connections snail be the safety lock type which accidental disengagement. 2.2Air pressure on pneumatic tools must be bled are tools are disconnected from air supply. 1DERS AND SCAFFOLDS All ladders must be of the proper length and in Jition beforeusing them. All unacceptable ladders ^mediately removed from Owner's property. .1 Ladders are not tobe painted with any'ning other r paint or linseed oil . .2 All straight ladders must be tied off or held and s higher than ten feet must be tied off at the top or e bottom by another workman. Personnel must not he top step of cny sfeplacder. .3 When climbing a ladder, personnel must face the i keep both bonds free for climbing. ,4 Set straight ledders so that the bo'tom is out from cl about one-r'ourrh of the distance from t.ne upper the bottom. .5 All ladders must be provided with non-skid adjust or properly supported on a level surface . 26 9.1.6 The area around the bottom of all ladders must be free from slippery substance and tripping hazards. 9.1.7 Ladders are not to be used as penciI or scaffold boards. 9.1.8 The top section of extension ladders are not to be used by themselves. 9,2 The use of ^9 soft annealed wire should be mini mized on scaffolds. 9.2.1 When *9 soft annealed wire is used, a minimum of two separate strands must be used to tie scaffold handrails, brcces, etc. The ties must be crossed to form a lock and pre vent slipping in any direction. 9.2.2 Do not reuse ^9 soft annealed wire for any pur pose . 9.3 Makeshift scaffolds such as boxes, crates and drums must not be used. 9.4 Wood scaffolding, aluminum ladders, aluminum scaffolds and aluminum pencil boards are nof permitted except in special coses as specified in job specifications or by prior written approval from the Owner's Representative. 9.5 The following rules apply fo all patented metal scaffolds. 9.5.1 Scaffolds must be erected with proper fixtures made for each type of scaffolding. Scaffolds and associated equipment must not be modified in any manner that reduces the manufacturer's designed performance. 9.5.2 All scaffolds and allied equipment mustbe kept in good repair. 9.5.3 Equipment that is damanged or deteriorated to the extent that it is unsafe shall nof be used. Such equipment shall be removed from the Owner's property. 27 .4 Compensate for unevenness of ground by using .crews in addition to proper blocking. .5 Do not force braces to fit. Adjust evenness of iti I the proper fit can be made with ease. .6 Use ladders when climbing scaffold rather than races and hand rails. .7 Horizontal diagonal bracing shall be used at J intermediate levels of thirty feet *o prevent all scaffolds. .8 Planking overhang shall be 3-5/8" on stackup I" x 4" wood cleats shall be nailed across top of it each end outside end frames. 2" x 2" cleatsshall underside each end of plank with 2-1,. 4" stove bolts. .9 The maximum span for guying or tying otf all fixed rvery 18' of elevation. The following rules apply to rolling tower scaffolds: .1 The minimum base dimensions for towers shall be .2 Towers of a height greater than three rimes the oase dimension must be guyed or tied off wnile being ised or di smantl ed . .3 Caster brakes must be applied when not in mo- ,4 Towers must be free of men, material and equipre being moved. Care must be exercised while .5 Surface area where tower is being moved shall rubble or any mcterial that may cause the tower to .6 Do not attempt to move a rolling tower without 28 sufficient help. 9.6.7 Do not extend adjusting screws beyong the limits specified by the equipment manufacturer. 9.6.8 The minimum size for casters shall be 6". Scaf folds higher than 25' must be stabilized either with outriggers or hand lines while being moved. 9.6.9 Horizontal diagonal bracing is to be used at the bottom and at intermediate levels of 30 feet. 9.6.10 Do not use knee braces or cantilevered brackets on roll ing towers . 9.7 The following rules apply to suspended scaffolds: 9.7.1 Chains or i/4" (minimum) steel cable shall be used to support suspended scaffolds. All suspended scaffolds shall be anchored to prevent swinging. Chains soused shall be made of not less than 1/4" links' and shall be inspected immediately prior to each use. *1/4" proof coil loading chain Safe Load 5/16" proof coil loading chain Safe Load 5/16" proof coil loading chain Proof-tested Safe Load 5/16" proof coil loading chain Unlimited Safe Load 900 lbs. 1,360 lbs. 2,720 lbs. 5,440 lbs. 9.7.2 The suspended support must be insulated when arc welding is to be performed from platform, thus avoiding acci dental arcing and subsequent failure. 9.7.3 Block and falls shall be.a minimum of fwosheaves for 3/4" rope and the minimum size rope shall be 5/8". Acid resistant rope shall be used in acid or caustic areas. Tail ropes shall be placed in an open container for protection while used i n an acid area or above operating machinery , pumps, etc. All ropes and blocks must be inspected and tested prior to each 29 i taken down and stored inside at the end of each work >.8 The following rules apply to all scaffolds: '.8.1 Scaffolds and related material shall be carefully j ed at regular intervals and particularly just before using, Provide sufficient sills or underpinning on all ] ds to be erected on filled or otherwise soft ground. Scaf-I iards shall not be used for this purpose. 5.8.3 All scaffolds must be oiumb and level at all times. 5.8.4 Anchor running scaffolds to wa 11 approximately 58' of length and 18' of height. Use additional core si ng pu11 ey arms. 5.8.5 Handrailing and access ladders must be used on ffolds regardless of height. Scaffolds higher than 30' columns, tanks, etc., must have access ladders cond on the inside, unless a ladder cage is provided. Handusf be at a height sufficient to provide maximum personety. | '.8.6 Scaffolds must not be used as materia! hoist or for mounting derricks without first determining the nd stresses involved. 5.8.7 Erect scaffold in such a manner that ladder is ble and lined up from top to bottom. i | 5.8.8 Lumber used in the construction of platform shal I iood quality and reasonably straight gained. It shall from injurious ring shakes, checks, splits, cross grains, J knots, knots in groups, decay and growth character/hich materially decreases the strength of the lumber, ig shall not be pointed oil over, as this would conceal fects. Scaffold boards shall be identified by painting nd. All scaffold boards shall be used exclusively for rpose. Nothing less then 2"x4" material shall be handrails on wooden scaffolds. 9.8.9 The normal size of planking shall be determined from Table I . These values are for planks with the wide face up, with the loads concentrated at the center. Loads given in the table are net. Allowance has been made for the weight of the planking. If select structural coast region Douglas fir, merchantable structural square and sound southern pine is used, the loads may be increased 45 percent. 9.8.10 Planks used for platforms shall be of uniform thickness, laid close together. These planks must be over lapped at the bearers. An overlop of a* least two feet must be allowed with the bearing in the center of the overlap. When planks overhang a bearer more than one tenth of the length of the spen, the plonks must be securely fastened to the becrer at the opposite end to prevent ripping. 9.8.11 AM nails used in scaffold construction shall be driven full length. If double headed nails are used, theyshal! be driven to the first head only and mey not beused on plat forms or walkways. No noil smaller than 8d shall be used in this construction end enough nails must be driven to support the designed loads. The design must be such that no noil is subject to a direct pull. 9.8.12 Where beams are used in scaffolding, the sche dule of loads shown in Table II, shall be followed. Loading on cantilever type beams used for tool and material hoists is shown in Table III. It should be noted that the loading at the center of bearing point is 4 times as great as the load being lifted and the bearing should be checked to ascertain if it will support the contemplated load. The inboard end of the beam has a force uQward of twice the load and must be securely fastened with no nails in direct pull . 9.8.13 Platforms shall be kept clear of slippery sub stances and tripoing hazards. '3 0 DANGER WARNING AND CAUTION TAGS 10. 1 Danger Tags (Red) 10.1 .1 To insure that operating status of equipment is not 30 31 TABLE I >AFE CENTER LOADS FOR SCAFFOLD PLANK IN POUNDS SIZE OF PLANK 2 I 10 2 I 12 3 i 10 3 s 12 Dressed Dressed Dressed Dressed In To To To To t 1H i 9W % nw 2Vi s 9W 214 11W 256 309 667 807 192 232 500 605 153 186 400 484 128 155 333 404 110 133 286 346 116 250 303 TABLE II CENTER LOADS ON TIMBER USED AS BEAMS IN POUNDS LENGTH Of SPAN IN FEET 5 6 8 10 12 14 16 20 24 440 290 210 725 575 420 330 260 215 780 650 470 360 290 240 190 1400 1150 850 660 530 450 370 270 190 2190 1820 1350 1050 860 710 600 450 320 2800 2830 1950 1530 1250 1050 890 670 510 2100 1730 1290 990 810 680 560 410 290 3290 2750 2120 1590 1300 1070 900 670 490 4525 3940 2920 2X0 1880 1570 1340 1000 660 TABLE III iFE LOADING FOR SIMPLE MATERIAL F ON CANTILEVER BEAM IN POUNDS LENGTH OF CANTILEVER (B) IN FEET 2 345678 220 160 105 80 65 495 320 260 190 150 125 105 740 490 360 285 2X 190 160 1325 875 650 515 420 350 300 1765 1165 865 685 560 470 400 dimeniiofl from front bearing to reir anchor must be equal to or in cantilever proejction "B" m table. 32 chonged while it is being used or worked on, red danger fags must be attached to the controls so that personnel will know not to use them. These tags must be used to protect personnel ex posed to hazards of equipment and must be respected by oil per sonnel . The personnel responsible for the operation of equip ment or their designee must clear and fag the equipment. Any personnel whose safety could be endangered while working on ibis equipment must affix their tag. Violation of red danger tag rules will result in disciplinary action up to and including rejection from any work on Owner's property. 10.1.2 No control such as a valve, switch, clutch, etc. is to be operoted by anyone while a red danger tag is attached. If a control must be operated intermittenflysuch as for testing equipment, the red danger tag must be properly removed before each operation. Attachment of danger fags to equipment con trols does not mean that equipment has been cleared to work on . When work is to be done on tagged-out equipment, personnel responsible for the operation of the equipment are responsible for clearing the equipment ond making if safe for others to work on. 10.1.3 Whenever the operation or use of any equipment may endanger anyone, a request must be made to supervision of the group which operates the equipment to clear and tog the equipment. "Clearing" means making the equipment inoperable and safe for others to work on. The authority to clear and taq equipment may be delegated by this supervision to any qua lified personnel after supervision has assured themselves that the person delegated can properly clear the particular job involved. 10.1.4 After the group which operates the equipment has cleared and tagged the equipment, each worker or group of workers who may be exposed to the hazards must tag the equipment for their protection. When red danger tags are attached to equipment by persons other than those responsible for its operation, prior approval from the person responsible shall be obtained. 10.1.5 As the individual jobs have been completed, each worker or group of workers must remove their fags imme diately. 33 .1.6 The group responsible for the equipment must eir fag first and remove their tags last. .1.7 Red danger tags may be removed only upon ation of the person designafedon the tag, except in iwing speci fic instances. The supervisor of any perfai Is to remove a red danger tag when a job has been ;d may authorize the removal of the tag by another n his organization after he has determined to his ; satisfaction that the equipment can be operated in annet . Authorizations across line organization., is nssible except for those cases where Section 10.1.5 individual jobs have been completed, each worker of workers must remove their fags immediately. ") violated and no supervision in the violating organs in the plant. In such cases, the Operating Departervisors must contact supervision in the vioiating oron to obtain authority to remove the tag. The Op3epartment supervisor must first determine that the nt con be operated in a safe manner and that ail -oting workers have left the immediate area. In ? on the tag entitled, "Removal will be ordered by , " it is permissible to designate some classifi-,uch as foreman, electrician, pipefitter, etc., ina special individual's name. .1.8 At the discretion of the supervisor, locks may on valve and switches in addition to, but not rered danger tags. 1 s ! ! [ j ' j i I : ! i .1,9 Tags removed must be filled out and turned in wner's Representative. .2 Warning Tags (Green) :* i .2.1 When it is necessary to convey instructions or Ion prior to operation of equipment controls, green tags are to be attached to the controls. I j .2.2 Green "warning" fags should be removed when ns set forth on the fag have been met. I ' i 10.3 Caution Tags (White) 10.3.1 Whi te caution tags are affixed to mechanical or electrical equipment by the Owner's Representative to pre vent operation of such equipment by anyoneunfil items on the tag have been completed. 10.3.2 The tag provides spaces for meggering, rotation, final alignment and lubrication of equipment. When appro priate cction has been taken, then personnel performing the work signs and dates the tag. 10.3.3 When togged equipment is released to the Owner, a representative of operations and the Owner's Repre sentative sign the tag which is kept by the Owner's Represen tative until job completion. 11.0 SAFE WORK PERMITS II. I Safe Work Permits issued by the Owner to con tractor personnel are required for certain hazardous locations and conditions. These permits are designed to provide a means of checking at the job site the safety of such jobs as, uf not limited to, entering closed vessels; working on electrical gear; performing hot tap work; welding, cutting on, breaking in'x or repairing pipelines or vessels in operation or under pressute or that have contained hazardous materials. These permits also cover work involving the use of flame or spark producing equip ment in hazardous areas or near an open ditch and work on machinery. 11.2 Contractor supervision must be in close contact with the progress of work as well as communicating with the Owner's Representative for up to date status of operations. Fur ther, contractor supervision must be certain that all person nel involved are informed as to specific procedures and changes in the situation . 11.3 Safe Work Permits are to be initially reauesfed through the Owner's Representative and issued by the Owner's operating area or facility supervision involved on any job where the Safe Work Permit is applicable. More than one 34 35 ;fk Permit may be required on certain joDS which will rtained upon obtaining each Safe Work Permit. I > ' .4 Personnel must give a careful ond complete desof the work to be done to the person issuing the Safe ?rmi t. .4.1 where a job presents a serious man hazard due ical, mechanical, electrical, temperature or height j, it is mandatory that a written, safe job procedure iny the request for the Safe Work Permit. This pros to be signed by the Owner's Representative, Proiresentative, and the contractor, who thereby agree procedure allows the job to be done safely. j 1 1 .5 Directions end restrictions noted on Safe Work must be carefully followed. .6 A Safe Work Permit must be reissued for a job if evidence that conditions have changed subsequent to jnce of the original Safe Work Permit. .7 Permits issued for jobs that last longer than oneday -nally be issued for that job each day. By mutual conhe parties involved, permits for these jobs may be v longer or shorter periods of time. .8 Vessels inan existing facility to be entered must be "e for personnel by such measures as disconnecting, , or double block and bleed on connecting piping, irecautions are impractical, a detailed procedure for ,ng the work in a safe manner must be prescribed os i in paragraph 11 .4 . I. .9 Vessels In an existing facility to be welded on, must be positively checked inside for flammable or e gas and/or liquids and Safe Work Permit issued eat is applied . .10 Tne contractor may request Safe Work Permits wn protection. Safety checks by the Owner for danases or chemicals should be requested through the Owner's Representative, when there is any uncertainty. 11.11 Safe Work Permifsare required for all excava tion work done with machinery, i.e., gradalls, draglines, augers, ditching machines, etc. 11.12 All Safe Work Permits in the area affected are automatically cancelled when an ermegency signal issounded and must be reissued after the all clear signal. 12 0 EXCAVATIONS, FLOOR OPENINGS, BARRICAOES 12.1 Where a safety hazard would be created far the personnel involved, and/or others, excavations such as di fches, trenches, or bell holes should be sloped sufficiently to pre vent cave-ins or slides. If sloping is impractical, shoring must be used in cases whenever the verticcl dimension exceeds four feet. 12.1.1 Personnel removing shoring after completion of work must not be in the bottom of the excavation. Shoring must be removed in such a manner to prevent cave-in on per sonnel . 12.2 Contractors must provide adequate barricades, covers, handrails, signals, flagmen, or other appropriate warning devices to protect personnel near any hazardous op eration or excavation. Floor openings, open trenches, exca vations, etc., shall be covered when handrails or barricades do not provide adequate protection to personnel. 12.2.1 Contractors must notify the Owner's Representa tive of necessary obstruction on road shoulders on the day it occurs. 12.2.2 Contractors must obtain approval from the Own er's Representative at least one day prior to cutting roads or otherwise obstructing traffic on plant roads.' 12.3 Grade lines, ropes, chains, etc., must be suffi ciently marked in order to be visible day or night. 36 37 1 .4 No obstruction of any kind, whether permanent or y, is permitted within 81 -- 9" horizontally from the ie of any railroad trcck and within 22'-6" vertically top of the rail. Specific authorization from the Representative as well as blue flags are required '~oring under or excavating ad jacent to rci Iroad tracks. ;s must be placed on railroad trackswhen the entrance n would present a hazcrd to personnel or equipment. j j j j .5 In locations where s'rictly temporary loading or g operation; ore to be undertaken, blue flags and derails available through the Owner's Reoresentctive used by personnel engaged in these operc^ons to preirrunning of the work by a train. Blue lights, avail-i the Owner's Representative, must be attached to :s at night. Placement of blue flags end portable nust have prior clearance with the Owner's Repree who will in turn notify the Traffic Department. .5.1 Blue flags must be ploced on the tracks so they in unobstructed view of the train crew and they must >d a minimum of two car lengths (100 feet) in front of : they are intended to protect. Exceptions to the minitance moy be mode by the Owner's Representative where ; installations do not allow sufficient space. a safety hazard due to radiation exists. 13.3.1 Only authorized personnel may enter an area marked by "Radiation Area" sign. 13.3.2 All areas where a radiation hazard exists must be roped off all the way around the area and marked conspicuously by standard signs at a safe distance from the source of radiation. These signs bear the radiation symbol of megenta (or purple) on a yellow background wifn the words "Cauti on -Radiation Area." 13.3.3 "Radiation Area" signs must be removed wnena radiation hazard no 'oncer exists in the effected area. 13.3.4 Equipment containing a source of radiation must not be handled, uncrated or instal led without prior clearance with the Owner's Representative. 14 0 DEMOLITION 14.1 This section specifically covers the demolition (removal) of faci lities that have been abandoned. Due to the inherent hazards in this type of work, special care must be devoted to safe procedures, scope understanding and commun ications concerning the safe clearance of work . 2.5.2 Blue flags and portable derai Is must be removed itely when r->e hazard for which they were installed no txists. IAO\AT ION 3.1 All stole and/or federal laws governing use, storsandling of c radiation source must becomplied with. 3.2 A minimum of two qualified people ere required performance of any radiogrophic work. 3.3 In locations where a radiation source is used or regulations require that it be marked with o "Radianterio!" sign. This sign is for the purposeof informing in the area that such material is present, and not that 14.2 It is not appropriate to make assumptions in any stage of a demolition job. Responsibi Ii ties must be delegated only to those whose profession qualify them to make the neces sary judgments and decisions that are required to assure the safest possible prosecution of the job. From start to finish, each person connected with a demolition job must adopt an attitude of "Prepare For Any Possibility." 14.3 The contractor shall make certain that all lines, services and equipment have been cleaned or purged and oroperly cleared for safe removal. All lines (inc ludl ng water and steam) are to be considered hot until pisitive safeclearance Has been obteinea. 14.4 Special care shall be exercised to locate and mark old underground or otherwise hidden lines, cables end 38 39 vers using the best availab!e information and Owner's .5 The pre-job safety meeting with the contractor, as n Section 1 of this manual, shall devote special atteneplanning the safety aspects of demolition jobs. .5. 1 Steps of dismantling and loads to be ocndled shall wed with the Owner's Representative prior to starting 5.2 Temporary provisions must be made where safety eye wash baths and fire extinguishers are being the work area . 40