Fiberglass Checklist
(Taken from the "Tailgate Meetings that Work : A Guide
to Effective Construction Safety Training" series) |
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Robin Baker, Robert
Downey, Mary Ruth Gross, Charles Reiter
Labor Occupational Health Program
(LOHP) School of Public Health,
University of California, Berkeley Ca.
These tailgate/toolbox
talks were developed for use under California OSHA regulations. The
complete set is available from the Labor Occupational Health Program
at UC Berkeley. For ordering information, visit the website (www.lohp.org)
The American Conference of Government Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH)
has adapted these talks to apply to federal OSHA regulations. To contact
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Date Prepared:_________________________ |
By:_______________________ |
Project
Name/No.______________________ |
Location:__________________ |
- Check the box
if the statement is true.
- Fill in the
bhelanks where the
appears.
HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
- The company has
a written Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) that meets all
Cal/OSHA requirements. It includes identification of hazards from fiberglass
on the site, regular inspections, accident investigation, and correction
of hazardous conditions. [1509]
- Air monitoring
has been done in work areas where exposure to fiber sand dust may exceed
the Cal/OSHA permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 10 mg/m³. [5155(e)]
- Workers have been
informed of the results of air monitoring performed on themselves, in
their work area, and/or for their trade. [3204(e)(2)(A)]
- If air monitoring
found any exposure exceeding the PEL, engineering, administrative, and
work practice changes are used to reduce exposure where possible. Personal
protective equipment is used only if other measures are insufficient.
[1528, 5141(a), and 5155(e)(2)]
HAZARD COMMUNICATION AND
TRAINING
- The company has
a written Hazard Communication Program. [5194]
- All workers have
received basic Hazard Communication training. [5194]
- Workers potentially
exposed to fiberglass (including those working nearby who may be exposed
to dust) have received specific training in health effects, safe use,
minimizing exposure, personal protective equipment, proper disposal,
and emergency procedures. [1510 and 5194]
- All product containers
are properly labeled. [5194(b)(1) and 5417(a)]
- Material Safety
Data Sheets (MSDSs) are available on the site for all fiberglass and
similar insulation products used. [5194]
- Workers know where
to find MSDSs and how to understand them. [5194]
- Personnel working
in adjoining areas of the job site, including subcontractors, are aware
of the work and the hazards. [1509]
WORK PRACTICES
- Work practices
are used which minimize exposure to fibers and dust.
[5141(b)]
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
- If necessary,
personal protective equipment (PPE) is provided by the company and worn
by workers. The types used are appropriate for the work and give adequate
protection. [1514]
- Ventilation is
adequate to reduce worker exposure to fibers and dust to a level below
the Cal/OSHA PEL. If not, appropriate respiratory protection is worn.
[1531(a)]
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Are respirators
required when working with adhesives or resins on this site? Yes____
No____
Type of
respirator:_________________________
Available
at:_____________________________
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- Respirators are
properly stored and maintained. [1531(d)]
- The proper types
of respirators and cartridges for the work are used. [1531(b)]
- Respirators, cartridges,
and replacement parts have been approved by the Mine Safety and Health
Administration (MSHA)
or the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
[1531(b)]
- Workers who wear
respirators have been medically evaluated, fit-tested, and trained.
[1531(c) and (h)]
- If respirators
are used on the site, the company has a written Respiratory Protection
Program. [1531(f)]
- Impermeable gloves
of the correct type are worn to prevent skin contact with fiberglass,
except where gloves might become caught in moving parts or machinery.
[1520] (To determine the appropriate glove for the substance, consult
the MSDS for the product, or contact the glove supplier or manufacturer.)
- Full protective
clothing (coveralls, etc.) is used to minimize skin contact where necessary.
[1522]
- Workers use protective
eyewear when there is risk of fibers or dust getting into the eyes.
Eye protection meets the requirements of American National Standards
Institute (ANSI) Z
87.1 1979, American National Standard Practice for Occupational and
Educational Eye and Face Protection. [1516]
EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT
- Emergency showers
and eye wash stations are available on the site. [1512(f)]
GENERAL
INSPECTION |
Other Hazards
Noted |
Action |
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Near
Miss Reports:
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Other:
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Tailgate
Meetings That Work : Collection
Published in June, 1994 by: Labor Occupational Health Program, School
of Public Health, 2515 Channing Way, University of California, Berkeley,
CA 94720. Phone: (510) 642-5507.
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