Cold 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
ACGIH, visit its web site (www.acgih.org). |
Date Prepared:_________________________ |
By:______________________ |
Project
Name/No.______________________ |
Location:_________________ |
- Check the box
if the statement is true.
- Fill in the
blanks where the
appears.
HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
[1509]
- The company has
a written Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) that meets all
Cal/OSHA requirements. It includes identification of hazards on the
site involving exposure to cold, as well as regular inspections, accident
investigation, and correction of hazardous conditions.
- Tasks which require
exposure to cold have been identified.
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Describe
tasks on this job site involving exposure to cold:
(a) Is work
done outdoors in cold temperatures? Which jobs? How cold is it?
Is cold a problem all day or part of the day? Are conditions also
damp? How windy is it?
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
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(b) is work
done in cold and/or damp indoor areas? Which jobs?
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
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(c) Does
work require contact with cold and/or damp objects or materials?
Which jobs?
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
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TRAINING
[1509]
- Workers have been
trained to recognize the signs of frostbite (including changes in skin
color or peeling skin).
- Workers know how
to administer first aid for frostbite.
- Workers have been
trained to recognize the signs of hypothermia (including uncontrolled
shivering, slow/slurred speech, weak pulse, confusion, or drowsiness).
- Workers have been
trained on precautions to take when working in the cold, and proper
use of protective clothing and equipment.
- Workers understand
the effect alcohol and drugs have on the risk of hypothermia.
WORK PRACTICES
[1509]
- Temperature and
wind are controlled as much as possible. Heaters, wind shields, and
windbreaks are used where feasible.
- Workers in cold
jobs are rotated when possible, so no one is exposed to cold too long.
- There are plenty
of warm liquids (soup, broth, or tea) readily available on the site.
Workers drink a quart an hour or more, depending on conditions and their
level of exertion. (Dehydration occurs as readily in the cold as it
does in the heat.)
- A warm shed, trailer,
or van is provided so workers can take breaks and warm up. Sufficient
breaks are taken.
- Where feasible,
hair is cut and beards shaved or closely trimmed. (Ice can build up
on them; they can hide signs of frostbite.)
- Skin contact with
cold metal is prohibited.
- Workers periodically
touch their extremities (fingers, toes, ears, nose tip, and cheeks)
to detect numb or hard areas which might indicate frostbite.
- Workers use the
buddy system to recognize signs of frostbite and hypothermia
in each other.
- In extreme cold
or high wind chill conditions, all skin is kept covered.
- First aid supplies
and equipment are available.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
[1509]
- Workers wear layers
of loose clothing.
- Clothing is kept
dry. (Body heat is lost very quickly when clothing is wet.) Waterproof
outer shells are not used if workers are sweating, to prevent soaking
clothing inside.
- Workers wear full
head coverings.
- Workers wear mittens
or gloves. (Mittens are better in extremely cold temperatures. Machine
controls may need to be modified.)
- In cold and wet
conditions (snow, sleet, hail), workers wear waterproof boots. (Regular
work boots and rubber overboots are OK.)
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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