Safety Policy and Procedures
Machine Shop31.00 Safety Policy and ProceduresMachine Shop
General Safety Responsibilities
Responsibilities of the Supervisors
Responsibilities of the Workers
Personal Protective Equipment
Personal Protective Equipment – Machine Shop
Machinery/Equipment and Hand Tools
Machinery/Equipment and Hand Tools – Machine Shop
Compressed Gas
Noise
Ventilation
Flammable Liquids
Gasoline Use
Materials Handlilng (Lifting)
Lockout
Machine Shop
Apparel worn in the Machine Shop shall be sufficient to protect the worker against injury caused by contact with harmful substances, sharp or jagged objects or hot objects or liquids. Safety glasses shall be worn during all metal-removing processes such as grinding, drilling or chiselling.
The Supervisor shall:
- inform workers of hazards in the shop area;
- instruct workers of the appropriate protective equipment and clothing required in the machine shop;
- ensure that the worker is instructed and trained in the use and care of protective equipment prior to its use;
- ensure that protective glasses are used as required.
The Worker shall:
- wear all required protective clothing and equipment;
- ensure that long hair is suitably confined to prevent entanglement with any rotating shaft, spindle, gear, belt or other source of entanglement;
- not wear jewellery (including rings) or clothing that is loose or dangling near any source of entanglement;
- wear clothing sufficient to protect against injury;
- wear safety glasses that have side panel protection.
Machine Shop
The Supervisor shall:
- ensure that all workers are trained to use equipment in the machine shop;
- take every precaution reasonable to protect workers against hazards in the machine shop.
The Worker shall:
ensure equipment is in good working condition prior to use;
report any defective equipment to the supervisor;
understand the principles of conductivity and electrical behaviour prior to using any electrical machinery;
ensure that all electrical equipment is grounded;
not remove or make ineffective any required protective device without replacing the device with an adequate temporary protective device;
replace the original protective device when the need to remove the original device is no longer required.
Machine Shop
31.00 Noise con’t
Measures to reduce noise level exposure of over 90 dB will be taken. In the event that noise over 90 dB cannot be avoided, hearing protection shall be worn. Hearing protection shall be sufficient to reduce the sound level below 90 dB.
The Supervisor shall:
- ensure that clearly visible warning signs are posted at the entrances to the machine shop to indicate that noise levels may exceed 90 dB;
- ensure that workers are trained in the use and maintenance of hearing protection;
- ensure that workers exposed to a sound level of 90 dB or greater wear hearing protection;
- be aware of the daily exposure levels for the particular sound levels in the work area.
The Worker shall:
- wear hearing protection as required.
Machine Shop
Ventilation
No internal combustion engine shall be operated in the machine shop unless:
- the exhaust gasses and fumes from the engine are discharged directly outside;
- there is an adequate supply of air for combustion and adequate natural or mechanical ventilation to ensure that exhaust gases and fumes will not accumulate.
The Supervisor shall:
- ensure that workers are aware of the hazards of carbon monoxide;
- ensure that the ventilation system is in working order and used consistently when internal combustion engines are operated;
- be familiar with the signs and symptoms of carbon monoxide exposure and be ready to intervene if they become evident in a worker.
The Worker shall:
- observe all procedures for the use of internal combustion engines within the machine shop;
- be familiar with the signs and symptoms of carbon monoxide exposure.
Flammable Liquids
Gasoline will be stored, decanted and used under the following condition.
The Supervisor shall:
- ensure that all workers are aware of the hazards of gasoline and are familiar with using the Material Safety Data Sheets;
- ensure that all workers are aware of safety practices to be followed while using gaso line;
- be the only person allowed to decant gasoline from stock to shop containers;
- connect both recipient and dispensing containers to the grounding cable prior to decanting;
- use Canadian Standards Association approved containers labelled appropriately with WHMIS labelling;
- ensure appropriate fire extinguishing equipment is available.
The Worker shall:
- not perform a spark-generating process while using gasoline;
- be familiar with the MSDS for gasoline;
- be aware of steps to take in the event of a spill or fire;
- only use gasoline in the designated area;
- ensure that the ventilation system is operating at all times;
- ensure that the refuelling of engines, is done with the engine stopped, with no source of ignition within three meters of the dispensing point and with allowances made for expansion of the fuel, should the equipment be exposed to a higher ambient temperature.
Machine Shop
Marine and Small Engine Shop
32.00 Safety Policy and Procedures
Marine and Small Engine Shop
General Safety Responsibilities
Responsibilities of the Supervisors
Responsibilities of the Workers
Personal Protective Equipment
Personal Protective Equipment and Clothing.
Flammable Liquids
Gasoline Use in Marine and Small Engine Shop.
Machinery/Equipment And Hand Tools
Electrical, Machinery and Tool Use in Marine and Small Engine Shop.
Floors and Work Surfaces
Floors and Work Surfaces in Marine and Small Engine Shop.
Noise
Suspended Scaffolds
Ventilation
Materials Handling (Lifting)
Lockout
Marine and Small Engine Shop
32.00 Personal Protective Equipment
Apparel worn in the Marine and Small Engine Shop shall be sufficient to protect the worker against injury caused by contact with harmful substances, sharp or jagged objects or hot objects or liquids. Safety glasses shall be worn during all metal removing processes such as grinding, drilling or chiselling.
The Supervisor shall:
- inform workers of hazards in the shop area;
- instruct workers of the clothing policy and appropriate protective equipment required in the shop;
- ensure that the worker is instructed and trained in the use and care of protective clothing prior to use;
- ensure that protective glasses are used as required.
The Worker shall:
- wear all required protective clothing or equipment;
- ensure that long hair is suitably confined to prevent entanglement with any rotating shaft, spindle, gear, belt or other source of entanglement;
- not wear, other jewellery (including rings) or clothing that is loose or dangling near any source of entanglement;
- wear clothing sufficient to protect against injury;
- wear safety glasses that have side panel protection.
Marine And Small Engine Shop
32.00 Gasoline Use in Marine and Small Engine Shop
Gasoline will be stored, decanted and used under the following conditions.
The Supervisor shall:
- ensure that all workers are aware of the hazards of gasoline and that they are familiar with using the Material Safety Data Sheets;
- ensure that all workers are aware of safety practices to be followed while using gaso line;
- be the only person allowed to decant gasoline from stock to shop containers;
- connect both recipient and dispensing containers to the grounding cable prior to decanting;
- use only Canadian Standards Association approved containers labelled appropriately with WHMIS labelling;
- ensure that appropriate fire extinguishing equipment is available.
The Worker shall:
- not perform a spark-generating process while using gasoline;
- be familiar with the MSDS for gasoline;
- be aware of steps to take in the event of a spill or fire;
- only use gasoline in the designated area;
- ensure that the ventilation system is operating at all times;
- ensure that the refuelling of engines, is done with the engine stopped, with no source of ignition within three meters of the dispensing point, and with allowances made for expansion of the fuel, should the equipment be exposed to a higher ambient temperature.
Marine And Small Engine Shop
32.00 Machinery/Equipment and Hand Tools
The Supervisor shall:
- ensure that all workers are trained to use specific electrical equipment;
- ensure that all workers are familiar with the use of the “panic button” for immediate interruption of electrical power to the shop;
- investigate all situations where the “panic button” is used and rectify any hazardous condition(s) prior to resetting the breaker switch;
- document situations where the “panic button” is used and forward a copy of the incident report to the College Safety Officer and JOHSC;
- take every precaution reasonable to protect workers against electrical hazard.
The Worker shall:
- ensure that equipment is in good working condition prior to use;
- report any defective equipment to his/her supervisor;
- understand the principles of conductivity and electrical behaviour prior to using any electrical equipment;
- be familiar with the “panic button” to immediately interrupt power to the entire shop in the event of an emergency;
- ensure that all electrical equipment is grounded;
- not remove or make ineffective any required protective device without replacing the device with an adequate temporary protective device;
- replace the original protective device when the need to remove the original protective device is no longer required.
Marine And Small Engine Shop
32.00 Floors and Work Surfaces
The Supervisor shall:
- ensure that workers are aware of the hazards of an oil spill on shop floors;
- train workers in the proper clean up procedure for spills;
- make sure that adequate Oil Dry is available for spill clean up.
The Worker shall:
- notify the supervisor of all oil spills;
- immediately, upon noticing a spill, initiate the clean up procedure;
- maintain a safe and orderly work area.
Marine And Small Engine Shop
32.00 Noise
Measures to reduce noise level exposure of over 90 dB will be taken. In the event that noise levels over 90 dB cannot be avoided, hearing protection shall be worn. Hearing protection shall be sufficient to reduce the sound level below 90 dB.
The Supervisor shall:
- ensure that clearly visible warning signs are posted at the entrances to the workshop to indicate that noise levels may exceed 90 dB;
- ensure that workers are trained in the use and maintenance of hearing protection;
- ensure that workers exposed to a sound level of 90 dB or greater wear hearing protection;
- be aware of the daily exposure levels for the particular sound levels in the work area.
The Worker shall:
- wear hearing protection as required.
32.00 Ventilation
No internal combustion engine shall be operated in the workshop:
- unless the exhaust gases and fumes from the engine are discharged directly outside;
- unless there is an adequate supply of air for combustion and adequate natural or mechanical ventilation to ensure that exhaust gases and fumes will not accumulate.
The Supervisor shall:
- ensure that workers are aware of the hazards of carbon monoxide;
- ensure that the ventilation system is in working order and used consistently when internal combustion engines are operated;
- be familiar with the signs and symptoms of carbon monoxide exposure, and be ready to intervene if they become evident in a worker.
The Worker shall:
- observe all procedures for the use of internal combustion engines within the workshop;
- be familiar with the signs and symptoms of carbon monoxide exposure.
Marine And Small Engine Shop
33.00 Safety Policy and Procedures
Nursery – Fleming Child Care Centre
General Safety Responsibilities
Responsibilities of the Supervisors
Responsibilities of the Workers
Personal Protective Equipment
Universal Precautions
Sanitary Practices Policy
Material Handling (Lifting)
Housekeeping
Hazardous Materials (WHMIS)
For general operating procedures, the Sir Sandford Fleming College Nursery shall refer to and follow the regulation, that fall under the Day Nursery Act.
All employees shall read yearly, and agree to follow, items outlined in the Fleming Child Care Centre Policy and Procedure package.
Fleming Child Care Centre
33.00 Personal Protective Equipment
The Supervisor shall:
- ensure that workers are advised to wear weather appropriate footwear, when supervising in the playground;
- ensure that all workers are instructed in the proper use of disposable latex gloves during diaper changes and at any time bodily fluids (including feces) are handled.
The Worker shall:
- wear appropriate footwear at all times;
- wear disposable latex gloves as required.
Fleming Child Care Centre
33.00 Housekeeping con’t
The Supervisor shall:
- ensure that all workers are familiar with the Fleming Child Care Centre Policy and Procedures package;
- ensure that all workers are trained in the correct procedures to follow in the diaper change area;
- ensure that adequate supplies are available in the diaper change area as outlined by the Peterborough County City Health Unit, and that containers are labelled appropriately.
The Worker shall:
- follow all established guidelines for clean up during and after diaper changes;
- follow and adhere to all guidelines established in the Fleming Child Care Policy and Procedures package.
Fleming Child Care Centre
33.00 Universal Precautions con’t
The Supervisor shall:
- ensure that all workers are familiar with the Sanitary Practices Policy of the Fleming Child Care Centre.
The Worker shall:
- adhere to and follow the Sanitary Practices Policy of the Fleming Child Care Centre.
34.00 Safety Policy and Procedures
Nursing Lab
General Safety Policy
Responsibility of the Supervisors
Responsibility of the Workers
Personal Protective Equipment
Universal Precautions
Hazardous Materials
Disposal of Biohazardous Material
Housekeeping
Machinery/Equipment and Hand Tools
Material Handling (Lifting)
Lifting Immobile Patients
Nursing Lab
34.00 Lifting Immobile Patients
When moving, positioning or lifting immobile patients, follow these guidelines:
- raise or lower bed to appropriate height;
- solicit help from a co-worker;
- get close to whoever is being moved instead of reaching for him/her;
- stand with your feet slightly apart to give a broad base of support for good balance. (Take as much of the strain as possible with leg muscles, not the back.
- Keep your back straight, bending only at the knees and hips.) straighten your legs to lift. (Push with the thigh muscles, not with the spine.) shift the position of your feet to turn.
- (Never twist your body.) give support to the heavy parts of the patient’s body. (Do not let these body parts hang unsupported.)
- avoid false motions, sudden jerks and pulls. (Do not pull on the patient’s muscles or skin.)
- take a deep breath when you are about to lift a patient. (Work smoothly in unison with others.)
- whenever you are about to lift a patient, be sure that they know they are going to be lifted, and know how, and to which place you are going to lift them;
- when lifting with a co-worker, adopt a “one, two, three” method of counting when co-ordinating movements;
- always lift: never push or pull the patient.
Nursing Lab
35.00 Safety Policy and Procedures
Pest Management Program
General Safety Responsibilities
Responsibilities of the Supervisors
Responsibilities of the Workers
Personal Protective Equipment
Machinery/Equipment and Hand Tools
Materials Handling (Lifting)
Lockout
For general operating procedures, refer to the Pesticides Act as revised by R.S.O. 1990.
Pest Management Program
36.00 Safety Policy and Procedures
Plant and Property
General Safety Responsibilities
Responsibilities of the Supervisors
Responsibilities of the Workers
Personal Protective Equipment
Machinery/Equipment and Hand Tools
See also Plant and Property Procedures Manual
Plant and Property
The Supervisor shall:
- ensure that workers are familiar with, and understand and adhere to all procedures outlined in the Plant and Property Policy and Procedures Manual.
(See attached Table of Contents).
The Worker shall:
- read, understand and follow all procedures outlined in the Plant and Property Policy Manual.
Plant and Property
36.00 Table Of Contents
Section 1
Annual Safety Program
Plant and Property Safety Policy
Plant and Property Dept. Statement
Safety Housekeeping Inspections
Quarterly Supervisory (Departmental)
Safety Talks
Section 2 Safety Rules and Regulations
Personal Conduct
Eye Protection
Head Protection
Foot Protection
Hand Protection
Hearing Protection (Noise)
Housekeeping
Motor Vehicles And Mobile Equipment
Compressed Air
Asbestos
Section 3 Safety Procedures
Equipment Lockout Procedures
Working Alone
Portable Ladders
Welding And Cutting Operations
Power Mowing and Ground Equipment
Chain Saws
Entry into a Confined Space
Machinery Guards and Electrical Cords
Proper Handling of Glass
Ten Commandments of Safety
Plant and Property
36.00 Section 4 Safety Precautions
Stripping
Floor Machines
Waste Removal
Classroom Cleaning
Electrical/Mechanical
Ladder Procedures
Portable Ladders
Portable Ladders (Human Error)
Portable Ladders (Safe Use)
Portable Ladders (Setting Up the Ladder)
Portable Ladders (Installing)
Portable Ladders (Inspecting and Maintaining)
Fixed Ladders
Light Bulb Changing
Bonnet Shampooing
Dust Mopping
Cleaning and Dusting Furniture
Sealing and Waxing Floors
Glass Cleaning
Spray Buffing
Carpet Extractors
Electrical Safety Tips
$ Daily Inspections
Vacuum Cleaner
$ Daily Inspections
Vacuuming
Carpet Extraction
Damp Mopping
Washroom Cleaning
Snow Removal, Salting and Sanding
White Board/Chalk Board Cleaning
Wet Vacuuming
Wet Vacuums
Procedures for Slip and Fall Hazards
Reducing Spill Hazards
Falling Down Stairs
Hardwood Floor Refinishing
Washing Walls
Power Tools
Furniture Moving/Lifting
Plant and Property
36.00 Section 4 Safety Precautions
Power Lawn Mowers
Push Lawn Mowers
Tractor Mower
Tractor Mowing Hazard Prevention Techniques
Tree Trimming
Spraying
Sanding and Refinishing Hardwood Floors
Garbage Compactor
Chemical Handling Procedures
Pool Chemical Storage and Handling Regulations
Painting
Appendices
Appendix 1
Occupational Health & Safety Act: Guidelines
(formerly Ontario Bill 70)
Appendix 2
First Aid
Appendix 3
Hazardous Materials
Appendix 4
WHMIS Symbols
Plant and Property
38.00 Safety Policy and Procedures
Robotics Lab
General Safety Responsibility
Responsibility of the Supervisors
Responsibility of the Workers
Personal Protective Equipment
Machinery/Equipment and Hand Tools
Materials Handling (Lifting)
Lockout
Robotics Lab
Offices 38.00
39.00 Safety Policy and Procedures
Offices
General Safety Responsibilities
Responsibilities of the Supervisors
Responsibilities of the Workers
Personal Protective Equipment
Machinery/Equipment and Hand Tools
Floor and Work Surfaces
Hazardous Materials
Ventilation
Noise
Lighting
Material Handling
Lockout
Offices
39.00 Personal Protective Equipment
The Worker shall:
- wear latex gloves while replacing toner cartridges within photocopiers and printers.
Offices
39.00 Hazardous Materials
The Worker shall:
- be familiar with and follow all directions from Material Safety Data Sheets regarding office supplies;
- participate in all scheduled WHMIS training required.
Offices
39.00 Noise
The Employer shall:
- attempt to reduce noise levels below 90 dB within the office area. (This shall be done by segregating the photocopy and printing machines, using sound reducing cabinets, lubricating furniture and using sound absorbing materials in floors, ceilings and walls.)
Offices
40.00 Safety Policy and Procedures
Shipping and Receiving
General Safety Responsibilities
Responsibilities of the Supervisors
Responsibilities of the Workers
Personal Protective Equipment
Machinery/Equipment and Hand Tools
Material Handling Equipment
Material Handling (Lifting)
Lockout
Shipping and Receiving
41.00 Safety Policy and Procedures
Terrain and Water
General Safety Responsibilities
Responsibilities of the Supervisors
Responsibilities of the Workers
Personal Protective Equipment
Compressed Gas
Hazardous Materials
Machinery/Equipment and Hand Tools
Materials Handling (Lifting)
Terrain and Water
41.00 Personal Protective Equipment
The Supervisor shall:
- instruct the workers as to the personal protective equipment required prior to each lab situation;
- instruct the workers as to which lab situations require the use of bacteriocidal soap to be used for hand washing.
The Worker shall:
- follow all directions given by the supervisor concerning the use of personal protective equipment.
41.00 Hazardous Materials (WHMIS)
The Supervisor shall:
- ensure that workers are aware of the location of the MSDS pertaining to the contents of the Field Kits.
The Worker shall:
- review the MSDS related to the contents of the Field Kits.
Terrain And Water
42.00 Safety Policy and Procedures
Welding and Flame Cutting
General Safety Responsibilities
Responsibilities of the Supervisors
Responsibilities of the Workers
Personal Protective Equipment
Personal Protective Equipment
Machinery/Equipment and Hand Tools
Machinery/Equipment and Hand Tools
Floors and Work Surfaces
Compressed Gas Cylinders
Compressed Gas Cylinders
Fire Prevention
Ventilation
Ventilation
Material Handling (Lifting)
Lockout
Welding and Flame Cutting
Welding and Flame Cutting
42.00 Personal Protective Equipment
The Supervisor shall:
- ensure that personal protective equipment used in the Welding Shop meets CSA Standard W117.2-M87, Safety in Welding, Cutting and Allied Processes;
- consult the CSA Standard Z94.4, Selection, Care and Use of Respirators when applicable;
- ensure that workers and visitors comply with the personal protective equipment policy at all times.
The Worker shall:
- follow the policy for personal protective equipment at all times.
When oxy-acetylene welding and cutting the Worker shall:
- always wear goggles over eyes while working with a lighted torch, (#5 or #6 shade lens is sufficient);
- wear protective clothing (woolen clothing is preferable to cotton). (Be sure clothing does not contain grease or oil.)
- wear proper boots or foot and ankle protection and gloves for cutting or handling material. Gloves are not usually worn for light welding as they are too awkward;
- wear head-to-toe protection including welding helmets, caps, work boots, spats and long sleeves and long pants;
- wear goggles or approved safety glasses with side shields at all times in designated area of welding shop;
- wear hearing protection during work processes that create a noise level above 90 dB.
Welding and Flame Cutting
When arc welding, the Worker shall:
- observe the above guidelines for protective equipment;
- wear a face shield (helmet or face shield) containing a #10 shade filter lens and a clear plastic lens on the outside of the filter lens;
- ensure that the welding booth is equipped with the appropriate curtain, and that it is used;
- wear approved gloves with long gauntlets.
Welding and Flame Cutting
42.00 Machinery/Equipment and HandTools
The Supervisor shall:
- ensure that all workers are trained prior to using any equipment in the Welding Shop;
- ensure that equipment is repaired or out of use until repaired;
- take every precaution reasonable to protect workers against electrical, welding and/or mechanical hazards in the welding shop.
The Worker shall:
- not operate any piece of equipment unless trained and authorized to do so;
- not weld unless the instructor is present in the shop;
- handle all oxy-acetylene equipment with care;
- light a torch with a friction lighter (never with a match or from hot material);
- not use a “creeping” regulator, notify instructor of defective equipment;
- remove all cigarette lighters and matches, etc., from pockets and work area;
- not cut or weld close to concrete floors, blocks or bricks, etc;
- not cut or weld on tanks, barrels or any container until explosion or fire hazard is eliminated.