New Work Sites
Overview:
When you move from one work area to another, you may encounter an entirely different set of hazards or site conditions. When you arrive at a new site, immediately ask your supervisor or another employee at the site if there are dangerous conditions or situations of which you should be aware.
Safety Tips:
– Learn all work site rules.
– Learn all signals, who has signaling responsibility, and who has the right-of-way in each situation.
– Learn the meaning of all flags, signs, and markings.
– Know procedures for a disabled machine.
– Be aware of indoor clearances and weight limitations.
– Check to see that all enclosed areas are properly ventilated.
– Check the conditions of haul roads.
– Know the direction of travel on haul roads.
– Identify holes, obstructions, mud, and/or ice.
– Be aware of thick dust, smoke, and fog.
– Locate all utility lines.
