Environmental Engineering Reference
In-Depth Information
A.checklist.should.also.include.speciic.safety.behaviors.to.look.for..Some.general.
questions.to.consider.are
•. How.does.the.worker.handle.tools.and.equipment?
•. Does.the.worker.show.concern.for.doing.a.good.job?
A. checklist. can. also. detect. hazards. caused. by. inappropriate. clothing. and. inad-
equate.personal.protective.equipment..Whether.clothing.should.be.considered.haz-
ardous.may.depend.on.the.type.of.work.done,.the.work.area,.the.weather,.or.company.
regulations..A.checklist.may.detect.hazards.such.as
.
1.. Loose.or.ragged.clothing.that.could.be.caught.in.moving.machinery
.
2.. Rings,.bracelets,.necklaces,.or.wristwatches.that.could.be.hazardous.when.
climbing,.using.certain.tools,.working.around.heat.or.chemicals,.or.doing.
electrical.work
.
3.. Long.hair.that.could.catch.in.or.on.moving.or.rotating.machinery,.or.that.
could.become.harmful.in.other.ways
Personal. protective. equipment. can. also. be. checked. during. observations.. Items.
can.include
•. Proper.head.protection,.eye.protection,.and.foot.protection
•. When.needed,.proper.gloves,.respirators,.and.suitable.ear.protection
•. The.use.of.protective.clothing
•. Respirators.and.other.items.required.for.speciic.areas
unsAFe Procedures
Any. speciic. unsafe. behavior. on. the. job. will. correspond. to. basic. types. of. unsafe.
procedures..These.unsafe.procedures.can.be.included.in.an.observation.checklist:
. 1.. Operating.or.using.equipment.without.authority
. 2.. Failure.to.secure.against.unexpected.movement
. 3.. Failure.to.utilize.lockout/tagout.or.blocking
. 4.. Operating.or.working.at.an.unsafe.speed
. 5.. Using.unsafe.tools.and.equipment
. 6.. Using.tools.and.equipment.unsafely
. 7.. Failure.to.warn.or.signal.as.required
. 8.. Assuming.an.unsafe.position.or.unsafe.posture
. 9.. Removing.or.making.safety.devices.inoperable
. 10.. Repairing,.servicing,.or.riding.equipment.in.a.hazardous.manner
. 11.. Failure.to.wear.required.personal.protective.equipment
. 12.. Wearing.unsafe.personal.attire
.
13.. Violation.of.known.safety.rules.and.safe.job.procedures
.
14.. Indulging.in.practical.jokes,.ighting,.sleeping,.creating.distractions,.etc.
