1	Toolbox Safety Meeting Why Have Them?
2	Employee Training Is Required Construction Standards 1510 & GISO 3203 At Hire (1501, 3203) New Job Assignments (3203) When exposure to known job site hazards will occur (1501) Hazardous Substance & Gases, Poisons, Toxic Plants, Poisonous Animals, etc. When supervisors need to become familiar with hazards that affect employees under their control New substances, processes, procedures, or equipment the pose a hazard are introduced to the job site Previously unrecognized hazards When Employees will operate equipment & machinery
3	Cal-OSHA Has Teeth? It’s the Law… Since 1999 / ABll27 Section 6400 Multi-Employer Regulation Section 6423 Increases fines and prison for Title 8 violations charged by district attorney Section 6425 Increases fines & prison terms for willful violations Section 6428 $7,000 to $25,000 fine for serious violation
4	Types of Training ? General Training - Applies to nearly all workers Specific Training – Specific to the job or task Special Training - Prior to unique or infrequent exposures, non routine work tasks Western Stabilization has developed a fact sheet which is reviewed with the general contractor before the job begins Documentation Is Important
5	Soil Stabilization What Do Employees Need To Know? Soil stabilization is a simple process Spreading of Lime, Fly Ash, or Portland Cement Mixing Lime, Fly Ash or Portland Cement Compacting Equipment is large & noisy with huge blind spots. The progress can be fast Operators are concentrating on the performance of their equipment, obstructions in the work zone, transitions at the beginning and end of each pass, and maintaining communication with the other operators. Operators are not expecting workers to be on the ground The product being spread can be hazardous when mishandled
6	Spreading Safety efforts to control drift Closed system with filter bags on the spreader during bulk transfer Wind screens cover the point of delivery Spreading & mixing follow closely behind each other Operations are halted when wind conditions are determined unfavorable Other workers are asked to keep a safe distance These controls should prevent employee on the site from being affected by drift.
7	Mixing Drum and mixing chamber are closed with constant supply of water to control the reaction and reduce dusts. Mixer operators must manage many rapidly changing variables The blind spots from the operator station extend up to 40 feet behind the mixer, 12 and more feet to the sides, and 21 to 33 feet to the front right and left. Do not approach the mixer, the operator does not anticipate workers on the ground. Heat generated by the chemical reaction will cause thermal burns and may create steam for 24 to 48 hours Don’t touch the raw and unreacted product
8	General Safety Considerations Workers must be aware of the hazards Stay clear of the dirt, dust and raw product Stabilizing products react with water so workers must protect their skin and eyes from contact with unreacted materials Impervious coveralls, pulled down over top of rubber boots, (taped in sloppy conditions) Sleeves pulled down over gloves, (tapped in sloppy conditions) Impervious gloves, (long gauntlets as needed) Respirator, NIOSH approved for silica when necessary Chemical Goggles & Face Shield Barrier Creams Emergency Wash ( body and eye- 15 minutes) MSDS On site for training and reference
9	Remember Never assume an employee knows how to carry out a new job or work task Never assume an employee knows the hazards or will respond to them in a safe way Never assume that safety rules are remembered What you hear – you forget What you hear & See – you remember (slides, videos, charts) What you hear, see and do - you understand and remember (demonstrations, hands- on) The more often a message is repeated, demonstrated and practiced, the more likely it is to be remembered and passed on
10	90 - Second Safety Sermon Think of Your Message Specific work task or safety issue Safety considerations Expected and potential hazards Performance expectations Methods of control Emergency procedures Write down notes Practice quick safety talks Get the group involved Listen to others & clarify