HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-1904 - Amending Resolution 1496 Accident Prevention ProgramCITY OF MARYSVILLE
Marysville,Washington
Resolution No.I 'f otf
A RESOLUTION OFTHECITYOF MARYSVILLE AMENDING RESOLUTION
1496 ACCIDENT PREVENTION PROGRAM.
WHEREAS,the Washington State Department of Laborand industries has
required thatthe City implement a written accident prevention program;and
WHEREAS,the City Safety Committee has reviewed and approved the proposed
amendments to the Accident Prevention Program,a copy of which is attached hereto;and
WHEREAS,the Marysville City Council find thatthe amended Accident
Prevention Program isinthebest interests of the City andits employees;
BEIT RESOLVED BYTHECITY COUNCIL OFTHECITYOF
MARYSVILLE,WASHINGTON,AS FOLLOWS:
A.TheCityof Marysville hereby adoptsthe amended Accident Prevention
Program which is attached as EXHIBIT A.
B.The amended Accident Prevention Program shall apply to all Cityof Marysville
employees and shall be administered bythe City Administrator and/orhis
designee.
C. The amended Accident Prevention Program shall be added to and made apart
of the Personnel Rules fortheCityof Marysville and shall be incorporated
therein.
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Resolution No.1496 is hereby amended to be consistentwith this.resoJution.
PASSED bythe City Council and APPROVED bytheMayorthis :l..,....dl
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CITY ATTORNEY
RESPONSIBILITIES
I.INTRODUCTION
City of Marysville believes that maintaining the health and safety of its
employees is a very serious responsibility.We are committed to creating
a safe work environment in which employee exposure to accidental injury
is reduced or eliminated.
Studies have shown that most accidents can be prevented through the
participation of each member of the organization,at every level,working
towards and contributing to,the goal of zero accidents.
Since safety must be an integral part of everything we do,the City of
Marysville has established a comprehensive program for the recognition,
evaluation,and control of occupational safety and health hazards
throughout the City.
The program is designed to be in compliance with federal,state and local
safety and health regulation and accepted occupational safety and health
and loss control practices.
Aggressive implementation and support for this program by those who
are charged with supervisory responsibility will instill safety awareness
in all employees and place emphasis on the elimination of potentially
fatal,injurious,or costly accidents.
II.RESPONSIBILITIES
A.Elected Officials (Mayor,City Council)
The City's Elected Officials responsibilities are:
•Provide adequate funding to provide safe working conditions for all
employees.
• To support reasonable safety initiatives brought to them for
consideration.
•Ensure through proper oversight that the City has an active and
compliant safety program.
B.City Administrator
The City Administrator's responsibilities are:
• To ensure that the City of Marysville develops and maintains an
effective accident prevention program.
• To ensure that Department Heads,Elected Officials,and
Supervisors assist the program by maintaining safe working
conditions and practices in areas under their jurisdiction.
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C.Department Heads
The City's Department Heads'Responsibilities are:
o To maintain safe working conditions and practices for the safety of all
employees under their supervision.
o To develop and implement departmental safety rules and procedures.
o To support the Safety Committees to ensure their function is efficient
and productive.
D.Safety Officer
The City Safety Officer under the direction of the City Administrator will
develop,maintain,promote,and monitor the Safety Program to create and
promote a safe and healthful work environment.
The key element in the Safety Program is each employee.The City Safety
Officer is constantly in contact with employees via the safety committees,
training sessions,walk-through visits,and more formal processes of safety
inspections and audits.
The Safety Officer responsibilities are:
o To function as a focal point on all safety matters as required by the
City Administrator.
o To conduct inspections to ensure a safe and healthful workplace.
o To develop and implement citywide safety rules and procedures.
o To promote and maintain a continuing safety education and training
program that creates safety awareness at all levels.
o To maintain liaison with federal,state,and local safety councils and
to take an active part in these activities.
o To review proposed changes,work orders,and engineering work
requests for facilities,shops,functions,new procedures,etc.with
employee safety and health impact.
E.Supervisors
The Supervisor's responsibilities are:
o To personalize safety training,including safety instruction for each
job.
o To train all employees reporting to them on the proper procedures to
do their jobs safely.
• To ensure that job hazards and safety procedures are explained
before each employee begins work and before each new job
assignment.
• To ensure that employees use personal protective equipment as
required by safety rules and practices.
• To ensure that employees comply with the City of Marysville Safety
Policy and Procedures Manual.
• To brief Safety Committee members and other staff on items covered
in the monthly Safety Committee meeting.
• To hold regular safety meetings to review safety conditions,general
safety policies,and specific situations of concern.
• To solicit employee safety suggestions and to give these immediate
consideration.
• To inform the Safety Officer immediately of any unresolved,unsafe
conditions.
• To properly investigate all accidents and report them to the Safety
Officer,utilizing current forms.
F.Employees
Individual employee responsibilities are:
• To coordinate and cooperate with all other employees in an attempt
to eliminate accidents.
• To observe all safe practices in all phases of their work.
• To offer safety suggestions,which contribute to a safer work
environment.
• To apply the principles of accident prevention in their daily work and
to use proper safety devices and protective equipment as required by
the employer.
• To properly care for all personal protective equipment.
• To promptly report to their immediate supervisor,each industrial
injury or occupational illness,regardless of the degree of severity.
• To refrain from wearing torn or loose clothing while working around
machinery.
INCORPORATRD 1891
•City of MarysviIJe
ACCIDENT
PREVENTION
PROGRAM
•Sections:
i)Resolution
INDEX
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ii) Accident Prevention Program
a) Responsibilities
b) Safety / Health Committee
c) Departmental Mini Safety Meetings
d) Safety and Health Orientation
e) Education and Training
f) First Aid Training,Kits and Poster
g) SafetyBulletinBoard
h) Federal and State Inspections
i) Accident Investigationand Reporting
j)Occupational Injury and Illness Recordkeeping
iii) Forms
a) attachments I through 9
iv) Written SafetyPrograms
a) Hazardous Communication
b) Personal Protective Equipment
c) Exposure ControlPlan
d) Hearing Conservation
e) Emergency ActionPlan
f) Fire Prevention Plan
g) Respiratory Protection
h) FallProtection
i) Control of Hazardous Energy (lockout/tagout)
j) Confined Space Entry
k) Chlorine/ Process Hazardous Analysis
I) Ergonomics
v)Miscellaneous Training
CITY OF MARYSVilLE
Marysville,Washington
Resolution No.
A RESOLUTION OFTHECITYOF MARYSVILLE ADOPTING AN ACCIDENT
PREVENTION PROGRAM.
WHEREAS,the Washington State Department ofLaborand industries has
required that the City implement a written accident prevention program;and
WHEREAS,the City Safety Committee has reviewed and approved a proposed
Accident PreventionProgram,a copyof which is attached hereto;and
WHEREAS,the Marysville City Council find thatthe adoptionofan Accident
Prevention Programisinthe best interests ofthe Cityandits employees;
BE IT RESOLVEDBY THECITY COUNCIL OFTHECITYOF
MARYSVILLE,WASHINGTON,AS FOLLOWS:
A.The Cityof Marysville hereby adoptsthe Accident Prevention Program which
is attachedas EXHmIT A.
B. The Accident Prevention Program shall apply to allCity of Marysville
employees and shall be administered bytheCity Administrator and/or his
designee.
C. The Accident Prevention Program shall beaddedto and madea part ofthe
Personnel Rulesfor theCityof Marysville and shall be incorporated therein.
PASSEDbythe City Council and APPROVED bytheMayorthis _
dayof 19
CITYOF MARYSVILLE
(Mayor)
Attest:
By:
City Clerk
Approved asto form:
By:
CITY ATTORNEY
Safety and Health Policy
TheCityof Marysville believes inthe self-respect and importance of the individual
employee and his orher right to derive personal satisfaction fromthejob. The prevention
of occupational injuries and illnesses isofsucha consequence to thisbeliefthatit will be
given atop priority at all times.
We will establish and require an accident prevention program that emphasizes the
integration of safety and health measures intoeachjobtaskso that safety/health andjob
performance become inseparable.This will be accomplished throughthe cooperative
efforts of managers,supervisors and employees,who will seekto obtain the lowest
possible industrial accident rates.
Safety orientation fornewand transferred employees,timely and appropriate training,a
management/employee safety and health committee,an active self-inspection program,
proper mechanical guards,and personal protective equipment will be some ofthetools
usedto reduce work hazards.
By accepting mutual responsibility to operate safely,we will all contribute to the well
being of personnel,and subsequently,theCity of Marysville.
Datedthis dayof -',19 __
Mayor
City Clerk
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RESPONSIBILITIES
INTRODUCTION
City of Marysville believes that maintaining the health and safety of its
employees is a very serious responsibility.We are committed to creating a
safe work environment in which employee exposure to accidental injury is
reduced or eliminated.
Studies have shown that most accidents can be prevented through the
participation of each member of the organization,at every level,working
towards and contributing to,the goal of zero accidents.
Since safety must be an integral part of everything we do,the City of
Marysville has established a comprehensive program for the recognition,
evaluation,and control of occupational safety and health hazards throughout
the City.
The program is designed to be in compliance with federal,state and local
safety and health regulation and accepted occupational safety and health
and loss control practices.
Aggressive implementation and support for this program by those who are
charged with supervisory responsibility will instill safety awareness in all
employees and place emphasis on the elimination of potentially fatal,
injurious,or costly accidents.
RESPONSIBILITIES
A.Elected Officials (Mayor,City Council>
The City's Elected Officials responsibilities are;
Provide adequate funding to provide safe working conditions for all
employees.
To support reasonable safety initiatives brought to them for
consideration.
Ensure through proper oversight that the City has an active and
compliant safety program.
B.City Administrator
The City Administrator's responsibilities are:
To ensure that the City of Marysville develops an maintains an
effective accident prevention program .
••To ensure that Department Heads,Elected Officials,and
Supervisors assist the program by maintaining safe working
conditions and practices in areas under their jurisdiction.-
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C.Deoartment Heads
The Department Heads responsibilities are:
•To maintain safe working conditions and practices for the safety ofall
employees under their supervision.
•To develop and implement departmental safety rules and procedures.
•To support the Safety Committees to ensure their function is efficient
and productive.
D.Safety Officer
The City Safety Officer under the direction of the City Administrator will develop,
maintain,promote,and monitor the Safety Program to create and promote a safe
and healthful work environment.
The key element in the Safety Program is each employee.The City Safety Officeris
constantly in contact with employees via the safety committees,training sessions,
walk-through visits,and more formal processes of safety inspections and audits.
The Safety Officer responsibilities are:
•To function as a focal point on all safety matters as required by the
City Administrator.
•To conduct inspections to ensure a safe and healthful workplace.
•To develop and implement City-wide safety rules and procedures.
•To promote and maintain a continuing safety education and training
program that creates safety awareness at all levels.
•To maintain liaison with federal,state,and local safety councils and to
take an active part in these activities.
•To review proposed changes,work orders,and engineering work
requests for facilities,shops,functions,new procedures,etc...with
employee safety and health impact.
E.Supervisors
The Supervisor's responsibilities are:
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To personalize safety training,including safety instruction for each
job.
To train all employees reporting to them on the proper procedures to
do their jobs safely.
To ensure that job hazards and safety procedures are explained before
each employee begins work and before each new job assignment.
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To ensure that employees use personal protective equipment as
required by safety rules and practices.
To ensure that employees comply with the City of Marysville Safety
Policy and Procedures Manual.
To brief Safety Committee members and other staff on items covered
in the monthly Safety Committee meeting.
To hold regular safety meetings to review safety conditions,general
safety policies,and specific situations of concern.
To solicit employee safety suggestions and to give these immediate
consideration.
To inform the Safety Officer immediately of any unresolved,unsafe
conditions.
To properly investigate all accidents and report them to the Safety
Officer,utilizing current forms.
F.Emnlovees
Individual employee responsibilities are:
To coordinate and cooperate with all other employees in an attempt to
eliminate accidents .
To observe all safe practices in all phases of their work.
To offer safety suggestions,which contribute to a safer work
environment.
To apply the principles of accident prevention in their daily work and
to use proper safety devices and protective equipment as required by
the employer.
To properly care for all personal protective equipment.
To promptly report to their immediate supervisor,each industrial
injury or occupational illness,regardless of the degree of severity.
To refrain from wearing torn or loose clothing while working around
machinery .
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•SAFETY /HEALTH COMMITTEE
L PURPOSE
A.The purpose of the Safety &Health committee is to increase employee safety and
health awareness on and off the job.Management must ensure the committee
functions as designated to allow efficient and effective performance.
L STRUCTURE
The committee shall have employee representation from every department in the
City.
Each committee shall be composed of employee-elected members and management
representation.
The number of employer-selected members shall not exceed the number of
employee-elected members.
Employees shall elect fellow workers to represent them on the committee. The
method of voting shallbe optional.
The terms of employee-elected members shall be a maximum of one year. Should a
vacancy occur on the committee,a new member shall be elected.
The chairperson shall be elected by the Safety and Health Committee. Each
committee will also elect a secretary.
The frequency of meetings shall be determined by the committee,but should be at
least once a quarter.
The attendance and subjects discussed shall be documented and maintained on file
for a period of one year. Copies of the minutes must be provided to:
a)Management
b) City Safety Officer
c)Employees - by posting on the safety bulletin boards
1.The City Safety Officer will assist the committee in organization,and will
continually monitor the effectiveness of the committee.
III. CHAIRPERSONDUTIES
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To communicate with Division Supervisors or Department heads to avoid conflict in
meeting date.
To set time and place of regular and special meetings.
To prepare the agenda in advance of the meeting times and send copies to members,
along with notice of the meeting.
To request the secretary to send the notice and the agenda one week before the
meeting to each committee member, giving the date, time, and place of the meeting.
To control the duration ofthe meetings.
To assign subject or problems to subcommittees or in individuals for further
investigation and a later report.
•G.To keep Division Supervisors or Department Heads informed of planned programs,
absenteeism of members, and anyitems support may be helpfuL
IV.SECRETARIES DUTIES
A To send notice of meeting and agenda, as provided by the chairperson, to all
committee members one week before meeting date.
B.To keep minutes of meetings,includingattendance and distribute within one week
to:
L Mayor
2.City Administrator
3.Risk Manager
4.Department Heads
5.Division Supervisors
6.City Safety Officer
7.Committee Members
8.Union Business Representatives
c.To prepare and forward all correspondence as authorized by the committee.
•D.To assume chair and its duties when chairperson is absent, and appoint an acting
secretary.
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V.COMMITTEE OPERA TlON
A Effective safety and health committee will:
I.Originate, propose, and report on status of programs for improvement in all
areas of safety and health concern.
2.Demonstrate by example,ideal safety and health attitudes and habits.
3.Be knowledgeable about allCity safety and health policies,practices, and
procedures.
4.Encourage compliancewith all safety and health requirements.
5.Evaluate the effectiveness of first aid, defensive driving,and other locally
provided programs of safety and health education.
6.Periodically inspect vehicles,buildings and work sites and make supervisors
aware of their findings.The City Safety Officer has sampleforms that may
be adapted. (attachment 4)
7.Review accident investigation reports to help identifycontributing causes.
Make recommendations concerning ways of preventing reoccurrence and
submit suggestions back to Department Heads and immediatesupervisors.
8.Keep safety bulletinboard up to date.
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Departmental Mini Safety Meetings
We believe that there is no magic formula for the prevention of accidents.Hard work and
perseverance are required,with the combined effort all City employees being the key to
successful results.
A.Purpose:
To assist in the detection and elimination of unsafe conditions and work
procedures.
B.Procedures:
The following guidelines will be followed:
1.Meetings as the Supervisor/Department Head see fit.
These meetings should be held according to the various circumstances
involved or when necessary to clear working procedures.No set pattern
will suit all cases.It is important that the Supervisor talk daily on accident
prevention and immediately on witnessing an unsafe act.
2.Monthly
a.Mini-Safety meetings shall be held at least once a month by all
departments.
b. The attendance and subjects discussed shall be documented and
maintained on filefor one year.
c.Copies of the minutes shall be sent to the Department Head, Safety
Officer, Chairman of the City safety committee and posted on
Departmental Safety bulletin board.
C.Scope of activities:
1.Supervisor and safety representative conduct in-house safety inspections and
address concerns.
2.Review accidents and near misses to uncover trends.
3.Accept and evaluate employee suggestions.
4.Review job procedures and recommend improvements.
5.Monitor the safety program effectiveness.
6.Promote and publicize safety.
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SAFETY AND HEALTH ORIENTATION
NEW EMPLOYEES
I. New employees willreceive a Safety and Health Orientation in
conjunction with their Benefits Orientation.The Safety and Health
portion willfocus on familiarizing new employees with the City of
Marysville Safety Policy and Procedures Manual and their rights
and responsibilitiesregarding self-insurance.
2. The Supervisor willuse the New Employee Orientation form to
document new employee orientation.These forms willbe kept in
the employee's personnel file.(see attachments I &2)
n.ARRIVAL AT WORK SITE
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When a new employee arrives at the work site,the immediate supervisor
will conduct an orientation specificto the work site.
The orientation willinclude:
1.Safety and health requirements specific to the location.
2. Personal protective equipment required.
3. General overview of operations,procedures,methods, and hazards
as they relate to the specificjob and duties.
4.Location of first aid stations and fire extinguishers.
5. Emergency exits and alarms.
6.Location of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS),and discussion of
hazardous substances that are specificto the location. (see
attachment 3)
•NOTE:The City Safety Officer will provide samples of
orientation check list that may be used or adapted to fit the needs of the
location.
III PART-TIME EMPLOYEES,RE-HIRES,TRANSFERS
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This category of employees will not be required to attend the new
employee orientation as outlined in part "A"above, provided they
have already attended the orientation at a previous date, as verified
by their personnel file.
The employee is required to receive orientation from their new
work location that is specificto their new job.(see attachment 5)
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EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Purpose:
On-going safety and health education program will be provided for all employees
inaneffortto increase awareness of accident course factors,to improve team spirit
by demonstrating management's concernfor the individual worker, andto promote
acceptance of safetyand health rulesby presenting accident prevention asa
positive,desirable,and integral part ofall activities.
Procedure:
TheCityof Marysville will provide a systematic accident prevention program for
the employee.This program will provide on-the-job training in his/her work area,
introduce ergonomics to adaptthejob and workplace to fit the employee and will
familiarize eachpersonwith company safety and health requirements.
Typesof Training:
Specific training will be provided for certainjobs and kinds of equipment.Fistaid
training and certification will be required for all lead persons,supervisors or
personsindirectchargeofcrewsinorderto assurethat all employees canbe
afforded quickand effective first aidinthe eventthatan injury or illness occurson
thejob.
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D.Training Calendar
TheCitySafety Officer in conjunction withthe Department Headsand Supervisors
will implement a annual training calendar.This calendar will include general safety
and health training for allCity Employees and specific safety and health training to
meet departments individual requirements.
NOTE:Training will be conducted bya certified instructorwhen required or bya
competent person.(see attachment 9)
First Aid Training, Kits and Poster
Purpose:
To besure employees have immediate and effective attentionshouldan injury
result,the Supervisor will ensure thatapersoncertifiedinfirst aid will be
available.
1. To meet the above objective, the followingprocedures will be followed:
a. All supervisors or persons incharge of crews will be first aid trained
unless their duties requirethem to be away from the jobsite,
whereby other persons willbe designated as the recognized first aider.
b. Other persons, designated by management,will be trained to
augment or surpass the standard requirements.
c. Valid first aid cards are recognized as ones which include both first
aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and have not
reached the expiration date.
2. First aid training, kits, and procedures will be in accordance with the
requirements of the general safety and health standards. (WAC296-24)
a. First aid kit locations for the City of Marysvilleinclude:
1 All City vehicles
2. Various areas in allbuildings(Supervisors shall inform all
employees of these locations during orientation.)
b. The Supervisor or SafetyRepresentative is designated to ensure that the
First Aid kits are properly maintainedand stocked. (monthly checks should
be performed)
3.Posters listing emergencynumbers, procedures, etc..., will be strategically
located, such as on the first aid kit, at telephones, and other areas where
employees have easy access.
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Safety Bulletin Board
A. Purpose:
To increase employee's safetyand healthawarenessand conveythe
company's safety message. Every departmentshallhavea safety bulletin board in
which safety materialscanbe displayed.
B. The followingitems are requiredto be posted:
1.WISHA Poster (formF416-081-000)4/24/91
2. Industrial InsurancePoster 4/24/91
3.NOTICE (to report all injuries)4/24/91
4. Citation on Notice
5. Emergency TelephoneNumber(s) -911
6. OSHA 200 summary Februaryeachyear
7. Familyleave
(Contact the PersonnelOfficeifyou do not have required poster.)
C. Suggested Items:
1. SafetyPosters.
2. SafetyCommitteeMinutes.
3. Pertinent SafetyItems.
4.Educational~aterials
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FEDERAL AND STATE INSPECTIONS
PURPOSE
The purpose ofthis procedure isto identify the stepsto take should a Federal or State Inspector
arrive at a City facility.This includes,butisnot limited to Washington State L&I,Department
of Ecology,MSHA,EPA,PSAPCA,or any other Federal or State Agency.
II. SCOPE
All City facilities are subject to inspection at any time.All inspectors will have identification and
will produce their identification when asked.
m.PROCEDURE
A.Any employee approached byan inspector will immediately notify the Department Head,
Immediate Supervisor,Safety Officer orthe designee ofthe arrival ofthe inspector.
B. Theperson notified inpart A.or their designee will immediately notify:
C. The person notified inpart A.ortheir designee and a representative oftheCity Safety
Officer will escortthe inspector around the facility.
D. An employee orunion representative must also be allowed to accompany the inspector.
E.NOTE:UnderNO circumstances will an employee takean inspector around any facility
without a management representative.
IV.CITATIONS
A.Ifany citations are received,they must bepostedon the safety bulletin board at the location
cited,fora minimum ofthree days or until the violation iscorrected,whichever is linger.
B. Most violations,including housekeeping,training,and container labeling have been
upgraded from a general violation to a serious violation.
1.Serious violations have fines upto $7,000.00 per violation.
2.Repeat violations aretwicethe serious rate
3.Willful violations can result in fines upto $70,000.00 and/or imprisonment.
4. Thereisno direct monetary penalty against an employee.Discipline procedures must
beused if an employee fails to comply with safety requirements.
V. SPECIAL TOURS
A.Supervisors may arrangea "courtesy inspection"bya Federal or State agency.
B. TheCity Safety Officer shall be advised ofsuch inspections and may participate astime
permits.
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Accident Investigation and Reporting
A.Definition and purpose:
ALL ACCIDENTS,no matter how minor, shall be reported PROMPTLY to the
immediate supervisor for evaluation I investigation using the proper forms (injured
emp.attachment 7)(Supervisor attachment 8). Since every accident includes a
sequence of contributing causes, it is possible to avoid a repeat performance of the
first event by recognizing and eliminatingthese cause. The removal ofjust a single
cause can prevent a reoccurrence.
B. Medical emergency procedure:
An aid car will be called in the case where the employee needs immediate medical
attention. The telephone number is 911. A City official will accompany the
employee to the doctor's office or hospital.
C.Documentation procedure:
1.MINOR INJURIES AND ILLNESSES:
After the emergency actions following an accident, an investigation of the
accident will be conducted by the immediate supervisor and safety officer in
conjunction with any witnesses to the accident to determine the causes. The
findings of the investigation shallbe documented on the proper forms for
reporting accidents. Distribution of the completed form will be as follows:
a. Original to Personnel Department
b. Copy to Department Head and Division Supervisors file
c. Copy to Safety Officer (for review by safety committee)
2.MAJOR INJURIES AND ILLNESSES
a. The City Administrator or his I her designee, Safety Officer, Risk Manager,
Department Head and Supervisor are to be notified immediately by the
person in charge.An investigation under the direction of the City
Administrator will be conducted. In addition to the management official,
the inspection party willinclude the Safety Officer,Supervisor of the
injured person(s).
b. In the case ofa fatality,of if two or more employees are hospitalized for
the same injury or illness,the Supervisor will report the accident to the
Department of Labor and Industries, at 1-800-423-7233 within 8 hours
after the occurrence of the accident. The report shall relate the
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circumstances,the number of fatalities, and the extent of any injuries or
illnesses.
Any equipment involved in an accident resulting in an immediate fatality is
not to be moved until a representative of the Department of Labor and
Industries investigates the accident and authorizes it's removal. If,
however,it is necessary to move the equipment to prevent further
accidents or to remove the victim, the equipment may be moved as
required.
NEAR - MISSES
To the greatest extent possible, all 'near - miss'accidents shall be
investigated by a top management official(if the situation warrants),
Safety Officer and Supervisor.Documentation will be made on the firm's
accident investigation form.
A near - miss accident is defined as an unplanned event where damage
resulted to equipment but there was not personal injury to employees, or
where damage did not result but the likelihood of personal injury to the
employee was great.If the conditions which permitted the near -miss or
'close - call' to exist are not eliminated, they will continue to be availableto
cause additional accidents which could eventually result in personal injury
to the employee.
OCCUPATIONAL INJURY AND ILLNESS RECORDKEEPING
A.Purpose:
In accordance with applicable requirements of the WISHA standards, the
Personnel Department willensure the appropriate records are kept as follows:
I. Maintain a log and summary of occupational injuries and illnesseson
OSHA form 200. Recordable cases include:
a. Every occupational death.
b. Every occupational illness.
c. Every occupational injurythat involves:
1.) Unconsciousness.
2.) Inabilityto perform allphases of the regular job.
3.) Inabilityto work fulltime on a regular job.
4.) Temporary assignments(s)to another job.
5.) Medical treatment OTHER than first aid.
2. Keep copies of allreports generated when an employee is injuredon the
job.
3. During the month of February, post the completed summary portion of the
OSHA 200 form of the previous year.
4. Maintain records for fiveyears followingthe year to which they relate.
5.Enter each recordable injuryand illnesson the job as early as practicable,
but no later than sixworking days after receiving the information that a
recordable case has occurred.
6.In addition to the OSHA 200, a supplementary record for each
occupational injuryor illness(OSHA 101) will be maintained. Other
reports,such as worker compensationforms, are acceptable alternativesfor
the OSHA 101 if they contain the information required by the OSHA 101,
B. Responsibility:
The individual or function responsible for maintaining records and ensuringproper
posting is the Personnel Department.
(attachment I)
Employee Safety Orientation Check List
Employee Name:_
Division:Title:Hire Date: _
This checklist is a guideline for conducting safety orientations for employees new to the
City of Marysville. Once completed and signed by both supervisor and employee, it serves
as documentation that orientation has taken place.
Place a check near each subject to indicate that the subject has been covered:
__I. Explain the company safety program,including:
a. Orientation
b. Safety meetings
c. Accident investigation and reporting
d. Employee safety training check list (attachment 5) Divisional
requirements
__2. Personal protective equipment required.
__3. Line of communication and responsibilityfor immediately reporting accidents:
a. When to report an injury
b. How to report an injury
c. To whom an injury should be reported
d. Filing of accident report forms
__4. General overview of operation, procedures, methods and hazards as they relate
to the specific job and duties.
__5.Pertinent safety rules of the City and Washington State Safety and Health
Codes.
__6.Location of First aid supplies, equipment and training.
__7. Emergency I Disaster plan:
a. Exit locations and evacuation routes.
b. Use offirefighting equipment (extinguishers, hose).
c. Specific procedures (medical, chemical,fire, etc.).
__8. Vehicle and equipment safety.
(attachment 1)
9.Personal work habits:--
a.Serious consequences of horseplay
b.Fighting
c.Inattention
d.Smoking policy
e.Good housekeeping practices
f Proper lifting techniques
*NOTE TO EMPLOYEES:DO NOT SIGN unless ALL items are covered and ALL
questions are satisfactorily answered.
The signatures below document thatthe appropriate elements have been discussed tothe
satisfaction ofboth parties,and thatboth supervisor and employee accept responsibility
for maintaining a safe and healthful work environment.
Date:Employee's Signature:_
Date:Supervisor's Signature:
Date:________City Administrator:_
Return signed original to the Personnel Department.
L-~~..------
(attachment 2)
Employee Responsibility
As an employee of the city of Marysville, I am responsible to:
1. Observe all company safety and health rules and apply the principles of
accident prevention in my day-to-day duties.
2. Report any job-related injury, illness or property damage to my supervisor
and promptly seek treatment.
3. Report hazardous conditions (unsafe equipment, floors, materials) and unsafe
acts promptly to my supervisor or safety committee representative by filling
out the Hazardous Condition / Safety Suggestion form. (attachment 6)
4. Observe all hazard warning and no smoking signs
5. Keep aisles,walkways and working areas clear of slipping and tripping
hazards.
6. Know the location of fire/safety exits and evacuation procedures.
7. Keep all emergency such as fire extinguishers, fire alarms, fire hoses, exit
doors, and stairways clear of obstacles.
8. Not report to work under the influence of alcoholic beverages or drugs nor to
consume them while on companypremises.
9. Refrain from fighting,horseplay, or distracting my fellow workers.
10. Remain in my own work area unless I am instructed otherwise.
11. Operate only the equipment for which I am authorized and properly trained.
Observe safe operating procedures for this equipment.
12. Walk at all times on company premises and take no unauthorized short cuts.
13. Follow proper liftingprocedures at all times.
14. Ride as a passenger on a vehicle only if it is equipped with a rider's seat.
Use my seat belt.
(attachment 2)
15.Be alert tosee that all guards and other protective devices are in their
proper places before operating equipment.
16.Not wear frayed,tomor loose clothing,jewelry,or long unrestrained hair
near moving machinery or other sources of entanglement,or around
electrical equipment.
17.Actively support and participate in the company's efforts to provide a safety
and health program.
Employee signature .,Date -_/_/_
I
I
(attachment J)
HAZARD SUBSTANCES EMPLOYEE ORIENT AnON CHECKLISTeEmployee Name:
Department:
Hire Date:
Title:
Trainer:
This checklist is to inform employees of the City of Marysville Hazard Communication Program.
Place a check in each box to indicate that the subject has been covered.
The supervisor has reviewed the following Hazard Communication Program information with the
employee:
1. The purpose of the hazard communication standard isto require chemical manufacturers
or importers to assess the hazards of chemicalsthey produce or import. All employers
must provide information to their employees about the hazardous chemicalsto which they
may be exposed.
Employees must be informed about the hazard communication program; labels, and other
forms of warning; material safety data sheets; and they must have training on the
hazardous substances they may encounter.
2. The supervisor has reviewed the hazardous chemical list with the employee.
3. The supervisor has shown the employee the:
a.Location of hazardous chemicalswithin the employees work site.
b.Location of the written Hazard Communication Program.
c.Location of the material safety data sheets for all hazardous chemicalsin
the employee's assigned work area.
d.Location of the list of persons trained and authorized to handle the
hazardous chemicals.
The signature below documents that the appropriate elements have been discussed to the
satisfaction of both parties and that both the supervisor and the employee accept responsibility for
maintaininga safe and healthful work environment.
Date:
Date:
Supervisor's Signature:
Employee's Signature:
•*NOTE TO SUPERVISOR:Ifthis employee is expected to actually handle chemicals,please
notify the City Safety Officer for training before employee begins actual work.
(attachment 4)
SAFETY INSPECTION CHECK LIST
Department -_Date - / /
Inspected by:
A.General:
Supervisor:_
Safety Rep:
Wearing apparel hung on coat racks-_
Desks,tablesand bookcases:
a. Properly aligned -_
b. Uncluttered--------------------Fileandstorage cabinets:
a. Properlyplacard-(items)_
b. Properlystowed-_
Equipment:
a. Power and telephone cordsdo not createtrip hazards -_
b.Electrical outletsare not overloaded -----------------Employee instructed inproper lifting methods -_
Firstaidkitsinlocationwhere easily accessible -_
Aisles freeof obstructions --,---,------,---,------------,---------
Entrances to doorways freeof obstruction and unlocked -_
Emergency plancurrent-_
Employees briefon:
a.Emergency / Fire evacuation -_
b.Accident reporting -_
c.Medical facility location-_
d.Emergency phone numbers -_
e.Building address-_-;--;-:--;:-_--:-;_-;-::=_
f.Onepersoninarea trained in first aidandCPR-_
Emergency phone numbers posted-__--,--,----,---,--_
Truing recordsandcrew meeting minutes maintained -_
Safety Bulletin Board requirements met-_
B. EgressRoutes/Exits:
Areexitdoors marked witha readily visible sign-_
Are"EXIT"lights fully illuminated -_
Areegressroutes arranged and maintained sofreeand unobstructed -_
Emergency lighting installed -_-,-,-----,--_,---_
Do aisleways and walkways have items protruding into them -_
(attachment 4)
C.Housekeeping:
Areshelfareaskept orderly sothat items arenot stacked at a height in which theare not
secured ---,...-,--,...-,--,------,---------------Istrash accumulating inthework area-_
Are computer printouts accumulating intheworkarea-----,---,,...-,-_
Are mailing envelopes and plastic envelopes accumulating inthe area -_
Are tables usedas storage-.__-:-::-:,...-,--:--:-,..-_
Are boxes accumulating underneath deskand tables -_
Are boxes under tables anddesks overflowing -_
Arepop cans and/orother materials accumulating inthe area-_
D. Fire Prevention:
Are fire extinguishers mounted,unobstructed andwhen possible marked overhead - _
Are fire extinguishers charged,taggedand sealed (inspected regularly)-_
E.Facilities:
Is thearea illumination adequate----,-,-,...-,-_
Isthearea ventilation sufficient to minimize vapors -_
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
.._----------------------------
(attachment 4)
Safety / Health Inspection Checklist
Architectural/Structural group
Exits:
Y N
Exitsare postedwith working illuminated exit signs
Exitdoor of roomor spaceto be hinged
Exitdoor accessand discharge arefreeof obstruction
Fall Protection:(guard railing)
Y N
All open sided,4' or higher platforms have standardtop,mid andbottom
rails
All top railsare42"above the floor
Vertical support postfor railing are4 1/2"centerto center maximum
Rope chain railing arein position witha minimum sag
Intermediate rails halfway between top rail andfloor
Floors:
Y N
Floor holesare covered and flip doorsareindown position
Floorsare clean and orderly with aisleways free of obstruction
Floorsare dryor nonslip surfaces are provided
Floorsare even,without abrupt changes in elevation
Caution striping is provided at tripping hazardsand hazardous machinery
Aisles are marked to define storageareasand pedestrian walkways
Ladders:
Y N
Laddersare ingood working condition without damaged or brokenrungs
Vertical ladder rails extension isat least42" above landing or platform
Top rung ofladder is level with platform or landing
Fixedladderis free of obstruction on eithersidewhen climbing
Stairs:
Y N
Handor guard rails areoneachsideofstairwhen height isfouror more
risers
Stairandstairguard rail isingood repair
Structural Requirements:
(attachment 4)
Y N
Columns, shelving, walls, pallet or cantilever racks are free of damage
Storage racks and shelving contain all required bracing and supports
Signs posting capacity are on storage shelving,cantilever or pallet racks
Signs posting capacity are on storage platforms and mezzanines
Signs posting capacity are on cranes, hoist,jacks and other lifting devices
Overhead obstruction height are posted with caution markings
Safety I Health Inspection Checklist
Electrical Engineering Group
Light Fixtures:
Y N
Light fixtures are guarded and in good repair
Light fixtures are secured and supports are in good repair
Explosion prooflight fixtures are provided in hazardous areas
Power Panel,Outlets and Switches
Y N
Panels contain no unused openings
Receptacle,switch,junction box and panel covers are covered and free of
damage .
Electrical conduit is continuous from fitting to fitting and secured in position
Unobstructed access (36" clear minimum)is maintained in front of panels
Panel fronts are kept clean and clear
All panel boards and disconnect switches are labeled
Electrical panel board covers, latches and screws are in good repair
Panel labels are on alltooling load centers
Conduits and Wiring:
Y N
All wiring is covered and in good repair
Conduit knock-out plugs are provided and in place
Flexible power cords are in good condition, not subject to physicaldamage
All power cords are ofthe grounded type
Allscrews, bolts and fittings are in place as required to secure equipment
•Safety I Health Inspection Checklist
(attachment 4)
Environmental!Equipment Engineering
Flammable Liquids:
Y N
Flammable liquids are storedin approved storage cabinets
All chemical containers are labeled
Flammable liquids of one gallon or moreare handled in safety cans
Chemical containers are closed whennot inuse
Protective equipment isusedby employees handling flammable or toxic
chemicals
Hazardous Materials:
Y N
Verify use in controlled areasperMSDS
Employees' exposureisat acceptable levels
Proper labels identify hazardous materials
Hazardous materials arestored properly
Disposalprocedureis documented and followed per safety regulations
Unusedhazardous materials containers are closed andstoredis appropriate
area
Proper separation of hazardous materials is maintained
Hazardous communication program identifies chemicals used in workplace,
their proper storage,handling,cleanupandover exposure risk
Area Hygiene:
Y N
Emergency eyewash andshowerare closeto hazardous material handling
areas
Ventilation isadequatefor removing vaporsfrom hazardous materials area
Cleanarea freeof obstruction is provided
Spill pickupprocedureis documented andinuse by employees
Bondingand grounding are maintained to prevent buildup ofstatic electricity
Combustible!Flammable Waste:
Y N
Material separation is provided fromacids
Daily disposal logandprocedureare maintained by employees
Combustible material drums aregrounded
Combustible material drums and containers are stored in explosion proof
area
Proper caution labeling isused ("Flammable keep fire away"and"No
Smoking")
Controlled environment storageis provided for temperature sensitive
materials
HazardousWaste Management:
•
(attachment 4)
Y N
Wastein closed containers
Containers correctly labeled
Hazardouswaste local identified
Employees trained inwaste disposal
Emergency procedures established
Safety I Health Inspection Checklist
Machine Guarding
General:
Y N
Adequate clearance between machines are maintained to ensure safe
operation
All machine safeguards are secured inplace
All machines are equipped with point of operation safeguards
Only authorized personnel are permitted accessto machine danger zones
Machines have instructions for usepostedat operator station
Warning signs describing dangerzones shall beposted around machinery
Machinery is secured to building surfaces to prevent movement
Employees have properPPEfor working on machinery
Machines are locked out or taggedout priorto cleaning or repair
Pointof Operation:
Y N
All shafts,gears,belts,sprockets,pulleys andother moving partsare
enclosed
Maximum openings at pointsof operation do not exceed1/4"
Maximum openings at nippointsdo not exceed 1/4"
Nippoints of moving linkages,belt,gear andchaingear drives areguarded
Unused portionofbandsawandjig saw blades is provided with appropriate
guard
Controls:
Y N
Foot controlsareguarded against inadvertent actuation
Machine controls are mounted locations not subject to inadvertent operation
Flying Chips or Sparks Shield:
Y N
Chipguardsare installed on machines that produce chips,sparks or splashes
Brokenor missing chipguardsare repaired or replaced
(attachment5)
CITY OF MARYSVILLE
EMPLOYEE SAFETY TRAINING CHECKLIST
«(or Supenisor use)
Employee Name ----,-ID#_
Department-New Employee -__Transfer -__
Start Date -_/_/_Position -_
Pleasecheckall safetyrelatedtopics in whichthis employee willneedto receive in accordance wilhlhejobpositiontheyare
working in.Itemslistedon frontpagearesafetytopicsall City Employees should receiveduring orientation.Thosetopics
listedonbackpagearedepartment specific.Pleaseremita copytothe Personnel Departmentand SafetyOfficer
*Accident Prevention Program
*Hazardous Communication (Right to Know)
*MSDS
*Emergency Action Plan
*Fire Prevention Plan
*Electrical Safety
*Back care &Lifting
*Office Safety
*Ergonomic Program
*Personnel Protective Equipment Program
*Bloodborne Pathogens (exposure level low _)(policy &video only)
Exposure level (high _ )(HBV Vaccination _ Declination _)
ifvaccination shot series -1._/-1_2,_1_1_3._1_1_Titertest-1_I_
Date Received
/ /---
//---
//---
//---
/ /---
_/_/-
//---
//---
//---
//---
_/_/-
•
NOTE:(Those employees classified Exposure level high will start offwith the policy &
video training and will have to attend the first scheduled training for the high risk
classification)
(attachment5)
"First Aid
*CPR
*Airborne Pathogens (exposurelevellow _)(policy only)
Exposure level (high_) (TB test _'_'_)
*Flagger Certification
*Hearing Conversation &Testing
*Lockout/Tagout Program
*Fall ProtectionProgram
"Chlorine Program
/ /---
//---
_/_/-
/ /---
/ /---
/ /---
/ /---
//---
//---
*Respiratory Protection Program (policy only)
Job may potentially require use of respirator __
List potential types of respirators _
Fit test required __dates offit test _
Supervisors signature x Date _/_/_•
*Scott AirPack quarterly Training
*Confine SpaceProgram
Entrant &Attendant
Entry Supervisor
Rescue
*Trenching andExcavationprogram
*Defensive Driving /Vehicle inspection
*Forklift Certification
*PowerHandTools
*Machine Guarding
*Hoist,Cranes &BoomProgram
//---
//---
/ /---
//---
/ /---
_/_/-
/ /---
//---
/ /---
/ /---
(attachment 6)
HAZARD CONDITION I SAFETY SUGGESTION
~ection I and II must be completed and forwarded to Risk Manager within 3 days of date reported
•See Reverse Side for Routing Instructions
SECTION I (to be completed by person taking report)
PERSON REPORTING HAZARD OR SUGGESTION:
Narne :~.._-."-..,..".-.,,-,.,,.;-_-.,,---e..,.,-.,,--r-:--
Address:.,.....:.--'----e..,.,--e..,.,--e..,.,-----
Department:__-.,,-,.....:.-'---__
Phone:------'--------'--
['j Employee Accident [)Public Safety
.:.:~
NATURE OF REPORT:T)Employee Safety []Nuisance
SPECIFIC·Ji,O~TIO~·:·•••••·..·..•...•..·.
A.D';teR~Po~e4:_·"-'-,··.~."'···--e..,.,,.....:.,.....:.,--,.....:.--e..,.,_,.....:._-'---,--,----e..,.,__-'-----e..,.,--e..,.,,--_Time:.,.....:.,.....:.,.....:.,.....:.__
>..D.N2e(s)Of~erSOn(S)InVolv~<......•..Age Address"..
-_.--.-.
.'.Age".Address·
Phone:
.Department:,...·"_·~~~,--_-'---~~~-'----'---__
...Department:.
..~:
.Infl~iio~r~U;~(Itg:-'-,·.··.··-'-,f7···-'----'----'---_
.Completed by:.
SECTION II (To be completedby responding Department Head)..Date received:__-'---,.....:.-"--'----,-'.
What corrective mdas;;r~swer6tiucenota~sistaiJce given?(ifnone,pl~ase explain]~:-:-~-'---__
..Department Head:-'-,·-'----'----'---,.....:.,--_-"'-Date:__'--_'--""';-
FINAL REVIEW (Tobe completed by Risk Manager)Date Received:.:-'----,-----'----'----'---
RiskManager__,.....:.-'---:-:--"-,.....:.,.....:._
Date and time of medical attention '---_
Physician and hospital _
Social Security Number
Supervisor
Location/Jobsite
Days
Date, Time and to Whom Reported
Date/Time of Incident
Job Position Title
What were you doing when you were injured?
How did accident happen?
What part of your body did you injure?
What are your injuries?Give details
Names of witnesses
Possible preventative measures _
e:.-:....:.._.:....-.:...----:----:-_---:...::....-----...:c.---:.-~__'___'__=~~_'___'_____'_r:__~___,I Employee Signature 1L.._D_a_te ~
(attachment 8)SUPERVISOR'S INVESTIGATION REPORT
I.DIPLOI"EE'S L.\ST X ..\.\IE FIRST XA.\IE ~II 2.SOCIAL SECL1UTY )'l:~IBER
REGL'LAR OCCl'PATIOX 4.OCCL1'ATIOX WORKED WHEX c\Jl'RED 5.I:_:Jl'RY DATE 6.I:_:Jl'RYTI~IE
8.DEPARnIE:_:T 9.EXACT LOCATJO:_:OF ACCrDE:_:T OR £:\1'OSL'RE 00:_:PRnIlSE
o OFF PRE~IISE
10.TYPE OF I:_:Jl'RY(ILL~ESS)..\.'\D BODY HRTS I:_:Jl'RED II.OL,CO~IE CODE'
12.SPECifiC JOB BEIXG DO~E AT TI~IE Of ACCrDE~T (EX'HOOh:ISG L'POF LO.-\D.LO.-\DISG TRL'C"-CH..\.'\G"G CABLE.ETC.)
IJ.WHAT OCCL'RRED'?DESCRIBE I~SEQl'ESCE (I)E~IPLOYEE'S LOC.UIOS ASD POS[TIO~.(2)HOW HESHE WAS DOf.\G THE TASh:(J)
WHAT OCCl'RRED TO TRIGGER THE ACCrDEST.(4)THE TYPE OF ACCrDEST ASD CO),'T..\CT AGE:_:T.ASD IF HCESSARY.(5)GII'E
B..\Ch:GROL'KD f.\FOR.\LUIO:-;)
14.CO),TKT AGE),,_
15. CheckTvpe
of Accident
Struck By
_Struck Against
Contact By
Contact With
_ Trapped 111
_Caught In
_Caught Between _
Same L~,".:I Fall
Different Level
StrainExertion
_Exposure To
OiherThan Above
16,\I'H..\T COSDITIO~OF TOOLS.EQL1P~IE:_:TOR JOB SITE CACSED 17.WH..\T DID THE E~IPLOYEE DO OR FAIL TO DO THAT CAUSEDeORCO~TRIBLl'ED TO THE ACCIDE),,?BE SPECIFIC OR CO)"RIBL'TED TO THE ACCIDE),'T?BE SPECIFIC.
______________________0''0''"______________________o xoxa
18.\\'H,H CA!.'SED OR CO:_:TRIBL,ED TO ABO\'E Li\S.-IfE COSDITIO~?19.WHAT CAL'SED OR f.\FLUE:_:CED ABOI"L'l'S.-IfE ACTIO:-;(S)"
CHECh:ALL THAT APPLY...\.,\S\I·ER O~LY IF 16 APPLIES.CHECh:ALL THAT APPLY ...\.'>:SWER OSLY IF 17 APPLIES..
Detective via normal use 9 Exposure to heatcold Unaware of ha:=:ud 9 Fatigue influenced acnon
Detective via abuse misuse 10 Poor preventive maim -,Did no!know safe procedure W.RL"r.d.:r the influence"
SJ.fety inspection failure:II Ventilation defect -1 Low level job skill II Impaired ..-ision
-•Housekeeping failure I'Caused by other employee •Ignored known h4ZJ.Id I'Unpaired hearing--~"Illumination defect U Caused by employee -;Tried to save rime -13 Other ph~.,icJ.I condmon
-6 Faul~dc:si£:l I.Cause other than above -6 Tried to avoid etlort I.CAuse other than above
-7.Faulty construction -7 Tried to avoid discomfort
-S Exposure to corrosion 15.Unable to determine -S.Illness influenced action I~Lneble to determine
20.What action has been taken (X) or \\1111x taken (J)[0 prevent recurrence?(~rark all that apply)
R~tr.sw cnicn of pe~or.(s)involved
lob SJ.l~ty analySIS ordered
_3 DISCIpline of pe~on(s)involved
4 Preventive instruction of others
_~Job reJSS1~er:.l of employee
_0 brfQ\"ed inspectrcn procedure
7 lmpro\d deara:?prccedcre
S S.lfcty guarddevice if'oStalld
9 Protective equip.required
10 TooL equi;J repair replace
It"Improve storage
1:"Ehminate congestion
13 Better design ccnstracucn
lJ Lse of sJ.!ety marenals supphes
I ~Improved ilharunaucn
16.Improved ventilation
17 Standardrze job prccecve
1S Reducucn or'noise vibraucn
19 Better temperature control
_::0 Correction of other then above
:1 DES('RIBE DETAiLS OF CORRECTr\"E ACT10~T.-\.t,,;,E;-.;OR PL.\~:'''ED
.,.PERSOS RESPO~SIBLE FOR PL..\.''''ED COR.RECTII'E ACTIO~
,•.f.\\'ESTIG.UED BY (SIGSATL'RE ..\.'\D POSITIO~)
2).WIT:-:ESS(ES)
25.RE\lE\I'ED ..\.'\D APPRO\'ED BY (SIG:_:ATL'RE ,.\.'\D POSITIO~)
o AT SiTE 0 OIT SITE DATE
·Ol'Tco:\rE CODES"Enter all that apply.1.fataJjl~"2.:"\0 Los!Work DcysL...:.;,""""'-3. Lost Work Days
,••,··.·~CPu~s~Ofan'L,estlg~tiLiS'to f nd 'tbecausI ofallaccidcntandpre\~lltfurtbcroccurrenc~s.notlO'".'.;'"
,•.,fixblanleAnunbiased approach is necessary to obtain objectivdin~ings,.''
".~.
What unsafe conditions ol~lrisafea~tioiin(Jerec~used by~llil~~party.e.g.,other contrad~rsof '
'another firm's employees').,;r.:>"',
'If possible.interview injured workers at~be scen~bfill6aCC1dent and:'\\~lkthWUgh"a re-enactmen:}Be
,careful not to repeat the act that caused the injun.';/',"'"'"
Privacy is important during interviews.Inte~ie\I~'ltdessesL atatime Talk with anyone who has
knowledge of the accident.even if they did not acniallywitness tbemishap.Express sincere
appreciation [0 anyone who helped with the investigatioll,'.:,,
. ......'...
Record names.addresses and statements ofwitnesses,_t~nsld~r~ngsigned.dated statements iffa~ts',"
arc unclear or an clement of controversv exists,
•
:.:>~:.:.:~:.~..:~.:..~"::'...
If a third party or defective product contributed to the accident, save ariye\'idence It could be critical to
the recoverv of claim costs,
In major incidents. use sketches. diagrams and photos to documentdek~ilsgraphically,Take
measurements when appropriate,'"
Define corrective action that should be taken [0 prevent recurrence.\\no wil]be responsible for this
action and when must it be completed?Ever,investigation should include an action plan,
(attachment 9)
Departrnent of Labor and Industries
Oivision of Consultation &Compliance
COMPETENT PERSON
EVALUATION
FALL RESTRAINT &FALL ARREST
Thisis achecklist which has been devised to help/assist the employer determine if the person he/shehas designated
asa COMPETENT PERSONis competent within the description andintentof the FAll.RESTRAINT ANDFALL
ARREST STANDARD,WAC 296-155-24503 (7).
1Length ofexperience infall protection
;Position
\Lengthoftime with employer
i\._-----------'--------------'-----------_./
\Dateofevaluationby employer
('Employee's name
TRAINING:
(Doesthe designated individualhave training jn';
YES NO
Use of fall protection equipment C::J 0
Inspection requirements of fall
protection equipment :..····1 r..·..)
Maintenance of fall protection
equipment r..·..·)[""····1
Storage of fall protection equip ["....)0
Identifying fall hazards C::J r·····"}
Requirements of the fall
restraint &fall arrest standards r···..·)r.:::J
Current First Aid ,)r.:::J<__...i
KNOWLEDGE:
/\,Does the jndjvidua!have knowledge about
YES NO
Fall hazards r )0
Use of protective systems r )I::::J
Requirements of the standards r ··'0
Residual risk classifications r '0
Fall protection work plans r )1.......\
Emergency removal C::J r'-"}
Line capacity f·)I::::J i
~._.,__ _,/1
AUTHORITY:
YES
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....I!!ll:s the designated individual have auIhority to:
Take prompt corrective measures to eliminate existing and predictable hazards?
. Stop work until hazards are corrected or eliminated or controlled and remove
i employees from the hazardous area until proper systems are in place?r ·..)r ·),
\._/
COMMENTS:
.........................................................................................................................................................................._:
"YES NO )
0 0
Do you consider the individual 10 be COMPETENT withinthe requirements ofthe FALL
RESTRAINT AND FALL ARREST STANDARD?
IF NOT, WHY?
Areas to be strengthened:
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•
I. PURPOSE
HAZARD COMMUNICATION POLICY
(City WidePolicy)
A.In order to comply with the Hazard Communication standard form WAC 296-62-054
through 296-62-5427,the City of Marysvillehas updated the following written Hazard
Communication policy.
B. Allcitywide work locations and departments are required by law to be involvedwith this
program. The written program willbe availablein the City Safety officer for review by
interested employees.
C. The basic goal of the ChemicalHazard Communication standard isto ensure that both
employers and employees know about chemical work hazards and how to protect
themselves. The results should be a reduction of illnessand injurieswhich could result
from chemical exposures.
D. The program may also assist with disposal of chemical materials and abatement. In
addition, there is potential for finesfrom a non-compliance violation.
E. This program establish uniform requirements which ensure that the hazards of all
chemicals imported into, produced, or used in the work place are evaluated, and that this
hazard information is transmitted to the affected employers.
F. The program ensures that allemployers receive information they need to inform and train
their employees properly and to design and put in place employee protection programs.
It also provides necessary hazard informationto employees so that they can participate
in, and support these protective measures.
G. This standard incorporates a downward flow of information form the producers of
chemicals, to the employers, and finally to employees.Producers of chemicalshave the
primary responsibility of generating and distributing information while the users of
chemicals must obtain the information and submit it to their own employees.In general,
there are six main areas which the City must address in order to comply with this
standard:
1. Inventory/identification of chemicalsat each City work location.
2. Training.
3. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
4. Labeling requirements
5.Hazardous Non-Routine Job Functions
6. Written program
II. REQUIREMENTS
A.Inventory/Identification -Each location must:
1. Conduct a walk-through inventory for chemicalsin all departments, keep the
inventory list on file,and send a copy to the City Safety Officer.
2. Determine the common name of the chemical or product.
3.Appropriately labelthe product.
4. Determine the location, storage, and proper use of that product.
5. Annually update their ChemicalInventory.
6.Employee Training Requirements
7. The City Safety Officer willbe responsiblefor coordinating the employee-training
program. The City Safety Officerwillensure that all program elementsspecified
below will be carried out.
8.Prior to starting work, each new employee of the City will attend a safety and
health orientation inconjunction with their Benefits orientation that includes the
following information and training:
a) General training that must be conducted for all employees withinthe City;
b) An overview of the requirements contained in the Hazard Communication
Standard;
c) The location and availability ofthe written Hazard Communication
Program;
d) How to reduce or prevent exposure to hazardous chemicals through the
use of control procedures, work practices, and personal protective
equipment;
e) The steps that Snohomish county has taken to reduce or prevent over-
exposure to chemicals;
f)How to read labelsand reviewthe MSDS's to obtain hazardous
information.
9. Upon arriving at the work site, the new employee will receive an orientation by
the supervisor that includesthe followinginformation and training:
a) The chemicalspresent in specificworkplace operations;
b) Any physicaland health effects of hazardous chemicals;
c) The methods, observations, and the technique used to determinethe
presence of hazardous chemicals in the workplace;
d)Procedures to follow ifthe employeesare over exposed to chemicals;
e) The location ofMSDS filesand the written Hazard communication
program at the work site.
10.Prior to introducing a new chemicalinto any city location, each employeeat that
location who will be working in or around that chemical must be given
information and trained as outlined above for that new chemicalhazard by their
Supervisor.
11.Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
12. The City Safety Officeris responsiblefor the establishment and monitoring of the
Citywide MSDS program. The City SafetyOfficer will make sure procedures are
developed to obtain the necessary MSDS's and each location Supervisor or
designee will review incoming MSDS's for new or significant safetyand health
information. They will see that the new information is passed on to any affected
employees.
13. The master set ofMSDS's willbe kept inthe City Safety Officer. In those cases
where satellite City locations are conducting their own purchasing or products,
the Supervisor in charge of the Material Safety Data sheets at that location is
responsible for ensuring an MSDS is received with the product and forwarding a
copy to the City Safety Officer. The MSDS's at each location willbe kept at the
facility's mainfirst-aid stations, in the employee lunchroom, or in an agreed upon
central location that is in plainview and accessibleto all employees at alltimes.
14.MSDS's willbe availableto allemployees during each work shift.If anMSDS is
not available, immediatelycontact your supervisor or the City Safety Officer.
IS.Ifan updated MSDS has not been received for 5 years, one shall be ordered from
the manufacturer.
16.MSDS's for materials no longer used or MSDS's that are replaced by an update
shall be forwarded to the City Safety Officerfor storage.
17. Multiple employer work locations: Field personnel need not have Material Safety
Data Sheets with them as long as they are operating out of a central location on a
day to day basis. However, in the event that there is a satellite location where
employees do not return to the shop or location where the MSDS's are stored,
Material Safety Data Sheets should be taken to that satelliteworksite, as copies.
18.Because the City of Marysvillehas multiplefacilities,it isrequired that each
major location have MSDS's availableto their work force which are specificto
the type of work being conducted.
19.MSDS's must be readily accessibleto employees.
20. Any flammable chemical or product,(anythingwith a flashpoint below 100
degrees Fahrenheit) must be stored ina flammablecabinet, or approved storage
area for flammables.
B.Container Labeling
1.It is the Supervisor's responsibilityto ensure that each chemical container has its
original label intact. If the labelis illegible or missing,continue on to the next
step.
2. Identify the product.
3. Determine the warning hazard or hazards.
4. Provide the manufacturer's mane and address
5. The City employee who is conducting purchasing for individual divisionshallbe
responsible for verifyingthat allcontainers of chemicalsreceived for use are
clearly labeled as to its contents, and that an MSDS is received with the product.
C.NOTE:Supervisors must ensure that chemicals are not released into the
workplace without an MSDS on hand for that product.
a) A City employee from each divisionwill then ensure that allsecondary
b) containers are labeledwith either an extra copy of the manufacturer's
labels
c) that have the identity and the appropriate hazard warning.
2.Hazardous Non-Routine Job Functions
3. Periodically, some City employees are required to perform hazadous
4. non-routine tasks, Some examples of non-routine tasks include: confinedspace
5. entry, tank cleaning, and paintingin confined spaces.Prior to starting work on
such
6.projects,each affected employee shall be given information by their immediate
Supervisor about the hazardous chemicals he or she may encounter during such
an activity. This information will include specific chemical hazards,protective
and safety measures the employee can use, and steps the City is using to reduce
the hazards,includingventilation,respirators,or presence of another employee
and empergency procedures.
NOTE: Each Department has a site specific written program
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WRITIEN HAZARD COMMUNICATION PROGRAM
PublicWorks Department
11 ..GENERAL POLICY·
To ensure that information about the dangers of all hazardous
chemicals within the Public Works Department are known by all
employees and to comply with Washington Administrative Code
rylJAC)296-62-054,Hazard Communication,the following program
has been established.
.All employees within the Public Works Department will participate in
this program.
Program training will be conducted by the Division Supervisor or
Safety Representative on all new employees first day of work.
Thereafter,the Public Works Department will review and update the
program annually as a part of a mini-monthlySafetyMeeting.
The Public Works Director is responsible that the Hazard
Communication Program be conducted in accordance with the rules
and regulations set forth by the State of Washington and the City of
Marysville.
The Division Supervisor will verify that all hazardous chemical
containers received for use will be clearly labeled as to the contents,
note the hazard warning and list the name and address of the
manufacturer.
The Division Supervisor will ensure that if a secondary container is
used,it has a copy of the original label attachedto it.
The Division Supervisor will review the labeling policy annually and
update if required.
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13.MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS (MSDS);~;~>I
The Division Supervisor is responsible for establishing and monitoring
the departments MSDS program, ensuring procedures are developed
to obtain the necessary MSDS. The Division Supervisor will review
incoming MSDS for new or significant health and safety information.
This information will be passed on to all Public Works Department
employees.
Copies of the MSDS are on file in a red binder located in the
lunchroom, and Division Supervisor's Office. This file is available to
all employees during each work shift. If an MSDS is not available or
missing,contact the Division Supervisor immediately.
Periodically,employees are required to perform hazardous non-routine
tasks. Some examples of non-routine tasks are confined space entry,
chlorine handling, spray tank cleaning, application of herbicide
chemicals and clean-up of the chemical storage area. Prior to starting
any work on such tasks, each affected employee will be given
information about the hazardous chemicals they may encounterduring
such activity. This information will include specific hazards involved,
protective and safety measures the employees must use. This would
include proper ventilation, use of personal protective equipment,
presenceof other employees and emergency procedures.
IS.'·CONTRACTORcEMPLOYEES·...'..~.'
It is the responsibility of the Public Works Superintendent to provide
contractors information about the hazardous chemicals that they may
encounter while performing their job. This information will be given to
all contractors prior to contract work beginning.
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The Hazard Communication Standard is the name for WAC 296-62-
054,which implements the portion of the Wprker and Community
Right to Know Act relating to the workplace.Passed by the State
Legislature in 1984,the code sets requirements for information and
training on hazardous chemicals present in the workplace.The
following is a list of requirements contained in the Hazard
Communication Standard;
A.List all hazardous chemicals inthe workplace.
B.Update the list as needed.
C.Provide MSDSfor all hazardous chemicals.
D.Ensure proper labeling onall containers that hold hazardous
chemicals.
E.Provide specific information concerning the hazard communication
standard.
F.Familiarize employees with different typesof chemicals andthe
hazards associated with them.
G.Inform employees onthe hazards of performing non-routine tasks.
H.Train employees howto detect thepresenceor release of
hazardous chemicals inthe workplace.
I.Train employees about proper work practices and personal
protective equipment to keep them safe while working with or
around hazardous materials.
J.Train employees on appropriate first-aid procedures,emergency
procedures and the likely symptoms of overexposure to hazardous
chemicals.
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K. Explanation of labels and warnings.
L.Where to obtain MSDS information and how to read them.
M. Train new employees on the hazards before they start work.
N. Identify new hazardous materials before they are introduced into
the workplace.
O. Inform employees of new hazards on existing hazardous
chemicals when we learn of them.
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The following is a partial list of products that are considered
hazardous.
A complete list of the hazardous chemicals present in the workplace
are listed in the MSDS file.
Acids, adhesives, aerosols, battery fluids, catalysts, caustics, cleaning
agents, chlorine,degreasing agents, detergents,flammables,foaming
resigns, fuels, fungicides, industrial oils,insecticides,herbicides,
janitorial supplies, lacquers, office copier chemicals,paints,
pesticides, process chemicals, shellacs,solvents,surfactants,
varnishes,water treatment and wood reservatives ..:....::....:=:-"-:-'..::....:...::..:...:..,:.:..:.:....:..::....:...~~...,..,.---.....,.".~="'";7'l8··.··.··~~~~t60'sNgHHEE~~1~~IS~S·OF .
Hazardous chemicals can be dangerous in many ways:
A.Toxic -Most chemicals are toxic at some level of exposure. If
allowed to enter the body through the nose, mouth or skin, they can
make you sick, Fumes, dust and vapor from toxic materials can be
especially harmful because they can be inhaled and pass quickly from
the lungs to the bloodstream, allowing the poisons to circulate
throughout the body.
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B.Corrosive -Materials like strong acids and bases can eat right
through other substances, includinq your clothing. If splashed on the
skin or eyes, they can cause serious burns. Some of these materials
can break down into poisonous gases making them doubly hazardous.
C.Explosive -Some materials can explode when they are exposed
to heat or flame. Included in this category are materials like flammable
liquid and compressed gases, which can explode under certain
conditions.
D.Flammable -This category includes all materials that catch fire
quickly, burn rapidly, spread quickly and give off intense heat. Many
.materials used and stored in the workplace are flammable inclUding
fertilizers,solvents and lubricants.
E.Reactive -These materials have to be isolated, stored in special
containers, and used with extreme caution.Some can burn when
exposed to air or water and some when mixed with other substances.
It's important to note that reactive materials do not have to be near
heat or flames to burn. They burn spontaneously.They can also give
off vapors that can be hazardousif inhaled.
Mild Poisoning: Fatigue
Headache
Dizziness
Blurred Vision
Sweat and Salivation
Nausea and Vomiting
Stomach Cramps and Diarrhea
Moderate Poisoning: Unableto Walk
Weakness
Chest Discomfort
Muscle Twitches
Constrictionof Pupils of the Eyes
Earlier symptoms become more severe
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Severe Poisoning:
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Unconsciousness
Severe Constriction of Pupils
MuscleTwitches
Secretions from the Mouth and Nose
Breathing Difficulty
DEATH IF NOT TREATED
Containers that show signs of leakage.
Strange odors.
Sheens of oils or petroleum products on wet pavements.
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Control measures including having the herbicide / chemical storage
area and chlorine rooms locked when not in use, having cleaning
products in cabinets under sinks and having the mechanic's shop
locked when not in use.
Work practices include proper training in the use of chemicals,
understanding the hazards involved, reading the label and
comprehending the MSDS.
Personal Protective Equipment include respirator, chemical gloves,
disposablechemical suits, waterproof boots and eye protection.
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12. STEPS THE DEPARTMENT HAS TAKEN TO ...,
REDUCE OR PREVENT EXPOSURt TO ....,'
HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS ..:~
This training program.
Provide personal protective equipment to employees.
Provide a safe working environment.
Spill containment procedures.
The Division Supervisor is responsible for spill containment.
Methods of containment include the use of Haz-Sorb pillows and floor
dry.
Once spill is absorbed,clean-up materials are placed into heavy duty
plastic bags and sealed
Division Supervisor will call "Keep It Clean Recycling"for pick up and
proper disposal.
Call 911 if spill can notbe contained safely.
A.Chemicals inthe eyes:
1.Do not rub the eye(s).
2.Hold the eyelid(s)open and flush eyes with eye wash or clean
water.Continue for 15-20 minutes.
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3. If only one eye is affected, be sure not to contaminate the
other eye.
4. Seek further medical attention.
B. Chemicals on the skin:
1. Flush affected area thoroughly with lukewarm water for at
least 5 minutes. Be sure to wash chemical away completely.
2. Remove clothing and jewelry from affected area. If clothing
sticks to the affected area, do not try to remove it.
3. Seek further medical attention.
C. Inhalation:
1. Move victim to fresh air immediately.
2. Get help.
D.Ingestion:
1. Induce vomiting ONLY if instructed by the MSDS or the label.
2. Get immediate medical attention.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
For specific first aid information on a particular chemical,read the
emergency instructions on the MSDS or the label.
Report all injuries to the Division Supervisor and Safety Chairman as
soon as possible.
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Pay attention to the signal word on the label.Chemicals are classified
into three different categories:Caution,Warning and Danger.
Caution labels signifythe least toxic types of chemicals.
Warning labels signify a middle range of toxicity.
Danger labels tell that the product is at the highest levels of toxicity.
As little as a drop can cause death if it were allowed to enterthe body.
Keep in mind that all chemicals in the proper dose can be very
dangerous .
.Read all labels carefully.Remember that the label is the law.You
must conform to all label directions inorder legally usethe product.
If there is a label missing on a container,do not use the product.
Inform the Division Supervisor or Safety Representative of any
missing labels
The following is a listof items thatwill be onthe label:
A. What'sinthe container.
8.Possible hazards.
C.Precautions you must take.
D.The symptoms of over exposure.
E.First-aid procedures.
F.Where to find further information and instructions.
G.Personal protective equipment to use.
Use the above list on the sample label on the next page and find the
appropriate information .
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The Division Supervisor is responsible for establishing and monitoring the departments MSDS
program,ensuring procedures are developed to obtain the necessary MSDS.The Division
Supervisor will review incoming MSDS for new or significant health and safety information.
This information will be passed on to all police department employees.
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WRITTEN HAZARD COMMUNICATION PROGRAM
POLICE DEPARTMENT
1.GENERAL POLICY
To ensure that information about the dangers of all hazardous chemicals with the Police
Department are known by all employees and to comply with Washington Administrative Code.
(WAC)296-62-054,Hazard Communication, the following program has been established.
All employees within the Police Department will participate in this program.
Program training will be conducted bythe Division Supervisor or Safety Representative on all
new employees first day of work,Thereafter, the Police Department will review and update the
program annually as a part of a mini-monthly Safety Meeting.
The Police Chief is responsible that the Hazard Communication Program be conducted in
accordance with the rules and regulations set forth by the State of Washington and the City of
Marysville.
2.CONTAINER LABELING
The Division Supervisor will verify that all hazardous chemical containers received for use will
be clearly labeled as to the contents, note the hazard waming and list the name and address of the
manufacturer.
The Division Supervisor will ensure that ifa secondary container is used,it has a copy ofthe
original label attached to it.
The Division Supervisor will review the labeling policy annually and update if required.
3.MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS (MSDS)
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Copies of the MSDS are on file in a red binder located in the resource center,and Division
Supervisor's Office.This file is available to all employees during each work shift.IfMSDS is
not available ormissing,contact the Division Supervisor immediately.
4.HAZARDOUS NON-ROUTINE TASKS
Periodically,employees are required to perform hazardous non-routine tasks.Some examples of
non-routine tasks are confined space entry,chlorine handling,spray tank cleaning,application of
herbicide chemicals and clean-up of the chemicals storage area.Prior to starting any work on
such tasks,each affected employee will be given information about the hazardous chemicals they
may encounter during such activity.This information will include specific hazards involved,
protective and safety measures the employees must use. This would include proper ventilation,
use of personal protective equipment,presence of other employees and emergency procedure.
5.CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES
It is the responsibility ofthe Police Department Supervisor to provide contractors information
about the hadous chemicals that they may encounter while performing theirjob.This
information will be given to all contractors prior to contract work beginning.
6.OVERVIEW OF THE HAZARD C01V1MUNICATION STANDARD
The Hazard Communication Standard is the name for WAC 296-62-054,which implements the
portion of the Worker and Community Right to Know Act relating to the workplace.Passed by
the State Legislature in 1984,the code sets requirements for information and training on
hazardous chemicals present in the workplace.The following is a list of requirements contained
in the Hazard Communication Standard;
List all hazardous chemicals in the workplace.
Provide MSDS for all hazardous chemicals.
Ensure proper labeling on all containers that hold hazardous chemicals.
Update the list as needed.
Provide specific information concerning the hazard communication standard.
Inform employees on the hazards of performing non-routine tasks.
Familiarize employees with different types of chemicals and the hazards
associated with them .
Train employees how to detect the presence or release of hazardous chemicals
in the workplace.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
•G.
H.
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1.Train employees about proper work practices and personal protective equipment
to keep them safe while working with or around hazardous materials.
1.Train employees on appropriate first-aid procedures,emergency procedures
and the likely symptoms of overexposure to hazardous chemicals.
K.Explanation of labels and warnings.
L.Where to obtain MSS information and howto read them.
M.Train new employees on the hazards beforethey start work.
N.Identify new hazardous materials beforethey are introduced into the
workplace.
O.Inform employees of new hazards on existing hazardous chemicals when
we learn of them.
7.HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS PRESENT IN TIffi WORKPLACE
The following is a partial list of products that are considered hazardous.
A complete list of the Hazardous chemicals present in the workplace are listed inthe MSDS file.
Adhesives,aerosols,battery fluids, cleaning agents, detergents,flammable,fuels,janitorial
supplies,'office copier chemicals and cap stun.
8.PHYSICAL AND HEALTH RISKS OF HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS
Hazardous chemicals can be dangerous in many ways:
A.TOXIC -Most chemicals are toxic at some level of exposure.If allowed to enter the body
through the nose, mouth or skin, they can makeyou sick. Fumes, dust and vapor from toxic
materials can be especially harmful because they can be inhaled and pass quickly from the lungs
,to the bloodstream,allowing the poisons to circulate throughout the body.
B CORROSIVE -Materials like strong acids and bases can eat right through other substances,
including your clothing.If splashed on the skin or eyes, they can cause serious burns. Some of
these materials can break down into poisonous gases making them doubly hazardous.
C.EXPLOSIVE -Some materials can explode when they are exposed to heat or flame.
Included in this category are materials like flammable liquid and compressed gases,which can
explode under certain conditions.
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D.FLAMMABLE - This category includes all materials that catch fire quickly, bum rapidly,
spread quickly and give off intense heat. Many materials used and stored in the workplace are
flammable including fertilizers, solvents and lubricants.
E.REACTIVE - These materials have to be isolated, stored in special containers,and used with
extreme caution. Some can bum when exposed to air or water and some when mixed with other
substances.It's important to note that reactive materials do not have to be near heat or flames to
bum. They bum spontaneously.They can also give off vapors that can be hazardous if inhaled.
9.THE SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE
Mild Poisoning:
'Moderate Poisoning:
Severe Poisoning:
Fatigue
Headache
Dizziness
Blurred Vision
Sweat and Salivation
Nausea and Vomiting
Stomach Cramps and Diarrhea
Unable to Walk
Weakness
Chest Discomfort
Muscle Twitches
Constriction of Pupils of the Eyes
Earlier symptoms become more severe
Unconsciousness
Severe Constriction of Pupils
Muscle Twitches
Secretion from the Mouth and Nose
Breathing Difficulty
DEATH IF NOT TREATED
10.HOW TO DETERMINE THE PRESENCE OR RELEASE OF
HAZARDOUSCHEMITCALS
Containers that show signs of leakage.
Strange odors.
Sheens of oils or petroleum products on wet pavements.
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11.HOW TO REDUCE OR PREVENT EXPOSURE TO HAZARDOUS
CHEMICALS
Control measures including having the herbicide I chemical storage area and chlorine rooms
locked when not in use,having cleaning products in cabinets under sinks and having the
mechanic'5 shop locked when not in use.
Work practices include proper training in the use of chemicals,understanding the hazards
involved,reading the label and comprehending the MSDS..
Personal Protective Equipment include respirator,chemical gloves,disposable chemical suits,
waterproof boots and eye protection.
12.STEPS THE DEPARTMENT HAS TAKEN TO REDUCE OR
PREVENT EXPOSURE TO HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS
This training program.
Provide personal protective equipment to employees.
Provide a safe working environment.
Spill containment procedures.
13.SPILL CONTAINMENT PROCEDURES
The Division Supervisor is responsible for spill containment..
Methods of containment include the use of Haz-Sorb pillows and floor dry.
Once spill is absorbed,clean-up materials are placed into heavy duty plastic bags and sealed.
Division Supervisor will call "Keep It Clean Recycling"for pick up and proper disposal.
Call 9-1-1 is spill can not be contained safely.
14.PROCEDURES TO FOLLOW IF EMPLOYEES ARE OVER-
EXPOSED TO HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS
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A.Chemicals in the eyes:
I.Do not rub the eye(s).
2.Hold the eyelid(s)open and flush eyes with eye wash or clean water. Continue
for 15 - 20 minutes.
3.If only one eye is affected, be sure NQI to contaminate the other eye.
4.Seek further medical attention.
B.Chemicals on the skin:
I.Flush affected area thoroughly with lukewarmwater for at least 5 minutes.
Be sure towash chemical away completely.
2.Remove clothing and jewelry from affected area.If clothing sticks to the
affected area, do NQI try to remove it.
3.Seek further medical attention.
C.Inhalation:
1.Move victim to fresh air immediately.
2.Get help.
D.Ingestion:
1.Induce vomiting ONLY if instructed by the MSDS or the label.
2.Get immediate medical attention.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
For specific first aid information on a particular chemical, read the emergency instructions on the
MSDS or the label.
Report all injuries to the Division Supervisor and Safety Chairman as soon as possible.
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15.READING LABELS
Pay attention to the signal work on the label. Chemicals are classified into three different
categories: Caution, Warning and Danger.
Caution labels signify the least toxic types of chemicals.
Warning labels signify a middle range of toxicity.
Danger labels tell that the product is at the
Keep in mind that all chemicals in the proper dose can be very dangerous.
Read all labels carefully.Remember that the label is the law. You must conform to all label
directions in order legally use the product.If there is a label missing on acontainer,do NQI use
the product. Inform the Division Supervisor or Safety Representative of any missing labels.
The following is a list of items that will be on the label:
A.What's in the container.
B.Possible hazards.
C.Precautions you must take.
D. The symptoms of over exposure.
E.First-aid procedures.
F. Where to find further information and instructions.
F.Personal protective equipment to use.
Use the above list on the sample label on the next page and find the appropriate information.
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WRITIEN HAZARD COMMUNICATION PROGRAM
1.GENERAL POLICY
To ensure that information about the dangers of all hazardous chemicals within
City Hall are known by all employees and to comply with Washington
Administrative Code (WAC) 296-62-054, Hazard Communication,the following
program has been established.
All employees within City Hall will participate in this program. Training on this
program will be conducted by the Assistant Personnel Director or City Hall
Representative to the Safety Committee on a new employee's first day of work.
Thereafter,the City Hall Representative to the Safety Committee will review and
update the program annually as a part of a Mini-Monthly Safety Meeting.
.The Assistant Personnel Director and Assistant to City Administrator are
responsible that the Hazard Communication Program be conducted in
accordance with the rules and regulations set forth by the State of Washington
and the City of Marysville.
2,CONTAINER LABELING
City Hall has a minimal number of hazardous chemicals represented by soaps,
desk cleaners, air cleaners, and printer and copier toner,
It is the policy of the safety respresentative to City Hall to ensure all chemical
hazards remain in their original containers, clearly labeled with their hazard
warning.
3.MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS (MSDS)
The Assistant Personnel Director is responsible for establishing and monitoring
the departments MSDS program ensuring procedures are developed to obtain
the necessary MSDS. The Assistant Personnel Director will review incoming
MSDS for new or significant health and safety information.This information will
be passed on to all City Hall employees.
Copies of the MSDS are on file in the City Hall Library.
Revised 1996
This file is available to all employees during each work shift. If an MSDS is not
available or missing,contact the Personnel Director or Assistant to City
Administrator immediately.
4.CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES
It is the responsibility of the Assistant Personnel Director and/or Assistant to City
Administrator to provide contractors information about the hazardous chemicals
that they may encounter while performing their job.This information will be given
to contractors before contract work is to begin.
5.OVERVIEW OF THE HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD
.The Hazard Communication Standard is the name for WAC 296-62-054,which
implements the portion of the Worker and Community Right to Know Act relating
to the workplace.Passed by the State Legislature in 1984, the code sets
requirements for information and training on hazardous chemicals present in the
workplace. The following is a list of requirements contained in the Hazard
Communication Standard;
A.List all hazardous chemicals in the workplace.
B. Update the list as needed.
C. Provide MSDS for all hazardous chemicals.
D. Ensure proper labelling on all containers that hold hazardous
chemicals.
E. Provide specific information concerning the hazard communication
standard.
F. Familiarize employees with different types of chemicals and the
hazards associated with them.
G. Train employees how to detect the presence or release of hazardous
chemicals in the workplace.
Revised 1996
H.Train employees about proper work practices and personal protective
equipmentto keep them safewhile working with or around hazardous
materials.
I.Train employees on appropriate first-aid procedures,emergency
procedures and the likely symptoms of overexposure to hazardous
chemicals.
J.Explanation of labels and warnings.
K.Whereto obtain MSDS and howto read them.
L.Train new employees on the hazards before they start work.
M.Identify new hazardous materials before they are introduced into the
workplace.
N.Inform employees of new hazards on existing hazardous chemicals when we
learn of them.
6.HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS PRESENT INTHE WORKPLACE.
The following is a partial listof products that are considered hazardous.A
complete list of the hazardous chemicals presentin the workplace arelisted in
the MSDS file.
Aerosols,cleaning agents,degreasing agents,detergents,janitorial supplies,
office copier chemicals,office printer chemicals.
7.PHYSICAL AND HEALTH RISKS OF HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS
Hazardous chemicals can be dangerous in many ways:
A.Toxic
Mostchemicals are toxic at some level of exposure.If allowed to enterthe body
through the nose, mouth or skin,they can make you sick.Fumes,dust and
vaporfrom toxic materials can be especially harmful because they can be
inhaled and pass quickly from the lungsto the bloodstream,allowing the poisons
to circulate throughout the body.
B.Explosive
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Some materials can explode when they are exposed to heat or flame.Included
in this category are materials like flammable liquid and compressed gases, which
can explode under certain conditions.
C.Flammable
This category includes all materials that catch fire quickly, burn rapidly, spread
quickly and give off intense heat. Many materials used and stored in the
workplace are flammable including solvents and lubricants.
8. THE SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE
A. Mild Poisoning:
Fatigue
Headache
Dizziness
Blurred Vision
Sweat and Salivation
Nausea and Vomiting
Stomach Cramps and Diarrhea
B.Moderate Poisoning:
Unable to Walk
Weakness
Chest Discomfort
Muscle Twitches
Constriction of Pupils of the Eyes
Earlier symptoms become more severe
C. Severe Poisoning:
Unconsciousness
Severe Constriction of Pupils
Muscle Twitches
Secretions from the Mouth and Nose
Breathing Difficulty
DEATH IF NOT TREATED
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9.HOW TO DETERMINE THE PRESENCE OR RELEASE OF HAZARDOUS
CHEMICALS
Containers that show signs of leakage.
Strange odors.
Sheens of oils or petroleum products on wet pavements.
10.HOW TO REDUCE OR PREVENT EXPOSURE TO HAZARDOUS
CHEMICALS
Control measures include having the janitorial items stored in the janitorial room
and having cleaning products in cabinets under sinks when not in use.
.Work practices include proper training in the use of chemicals,understanding the
hazards involved,reading the label and comprehending the MSDS.
11. STEPS THE DEPARTMENT HAS TAKEN TO REDUCE OR PREVENT
EXPOSURE TO HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS
This training program.
Provide a safe working environment.
12.PROCEDURES TO FOLLOW IF EMPLOYEES ARE OVEREXPOSED TO
HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS
A.Chemicals in the eyes:
Do not rub the eye(s)
Hold the eyelid(s)open and flush eyes with eye wash or clean water.
Continue for 15-20 minutes
If only one eye is affected, be sure not to contaminate the other eye.
Seek further medical attention.
B.Chemicals on the skin:
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Flush affected area thoroughly with lukewarm water for at least 5 minutes. Be
sure to wash chemical away completely.
Remove clothing and jewelery from affected area. If clothing sticks to the
affected area, do not try to remove it.
Seek further medical attention.
C. Inhalation:
Move victim to fresh air immediately.
Get help.
D. Ingestion:
Induce vomiting ONLY if instructed by the MSDS or the label.
Get immediate medical attention.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
For specific first-aid information on a particular chemical,read the
emergency instructions on the MSDS or the label.
Report all injuries to the Assistant Personnel Director and Assistant to City
Administrator as soon as possible.
15. READING LABELS
Pay attention to the signal word on the label.Chemicals are classified into three
different categories;Caution,Warning and Danger.
Caution labels signify the least toxic types of chemicals.
Warning labels signify a middle range of toxicity.
Danger labels tell that the product is at the highest levels of toxicity.
As little as a drop can cause death if it were allowed to enter the body.
Keep in mind that all chemicals in the proper dose can be very dangerous.
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Read all labels carefully.Remember that the label is the law. You must conform
to all label directions in order legally use the product.
If there is a label missing on a container, do not use the product. Inform the
Assistant Personnel Director or Assistant to City Administrator of any missing
labels
The following is a list of items that will be on the label:
A.What is in the container.
B.Possible hazards.
C.Precautions you must take.
D. The symptoms of overoxposure.
E.First-aid procedures.
F.Where to find further information and instructions.
G.Personal protective equipment to use.
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WRITTEN HAZARD COMMUNICATION PROGRAM
Planning/Building Department
11.·..GENERALPOLICY ...
To ensure that information about the dangers of all hazardous
chemicals within the Planning/Building Department are known by all
employees and to comply with Washington Administrative Code
(WAC) 296-62-054, Hazard Communication, the following program
has been established.
All employees within the Planning/Building Department will participate
in this program.
Program training will be conducted by the Supervisor or Safety
Representative on all new employees first day of work.Thereafter,the
Planning/Building Department will review and update the program
annually as a part of a mini-monthly Safety Meeting.
The Planning/Building Director is responsible that the Hazard
Communication Program be conducted in accordance with the rules
and regulations set forth by the State of Washington and the City of
Marysville.
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The Supervisor will verify that all hazardous chemical containers
received for use will be clearly labeled as to the contents,note the
hazard warning and list the name and address of the manufacturer.
The Supervisor will ensure that if a secondary container is used, it has
a copy of the original label attached to it.
The Supervisor will review the labeling policy annually and update if
required.
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The Supervisor is responsible for establishing and monitoring the
departments MSDS program,ensuring procedures are developed to
obtain the necessary MSDS. The Supervisor will review incoming
MSDS for new or significant health and safety information.This
information will be passed on to all Planning/Building Department
employees.
Copies of the MSDS are on file in a red binder located in the Code
Enforcement Officers work station.This file is available to all
employees during each work shift.If an MSDS is not available or
missing, contact the Supervisor immediately.
Employees within this department are usuallynot involved in any non-
routinetasks exposingthem to hazardous contaminants.
It is the responsibility of the Supervisor to provide contractors
information about the hazardous chemicals that they may encounter
while performing their job. This information will be given to all
contractors prior to contract work beginning .
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6.OVERVIEW OF THE HAZARDCOMMUNICATIOI\n•·.·.··•.·istAN DAR 0 <.'-i/,'.",.·..c')i··i "..·.·)}1:.J~~1~~i
The Hazard Communication Standard is the name for WAC 296-62-
054, which implements the portion of the Worker and Community
Right to Know Act relating to the workplace, Passed by the State
Legislature in 1984, the code sets requirements for information and
training on hazardous chemicals present in the workplace.The
following is a list of requirements contained in the Hazard
Communication Standard;
A.List all hazardous chemicals in the workplace.
B. Update the list as needed.
C. Provide MSDS for all hazardous chemicals.
D. Ensure proper labeling on all containers that hold hazardous
chemicals.
E. Provide specific information concerning the hazard communication
standard.
F. Familiarize employees with different types of chemicals and the
hazards associated with them.
G. Inform employees on the hazards of performing non-routine tasks.
H. Train employees how to detect the presence or release of
hazardous chemicals in the workplace.
I.Train employees about proper work practices and personal
protective equipment to keep them safe while working with or
around hazardous materials.
J.Train employees on appropriate first-aid procedures, emergency
procedures and the likely symptoms of overexposure to hazardous
chemicals.
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K. Explanation of labels and warnings.
L.Where to obtain MSDS information and howto read them.
M. Train new employees on the hazards before they start work.
N. Identify new hazardous materials before they are introduced into
the workplace.
O. Inform employees of new hazards on existing hazardous
chemicals when we learn of them.
The following is a partial list of products that are considered
hazardous.
A complete list of the hazardous chemicals present in the workplace
are listed in the MSDS file.
Aerosols,cleaning agents, degreasing agents, detergents, janitorial
supplies, office copier chemicals, office printerchemicals.
8.c'PHYSIGALAND HEALTH,'RISKs.:QFd.
•..•..I-IAZARbbUS-CHEMICAL:S.·:;;~i.;U,<.{;",<.••
Hazardous chemicals can be dangerous in manyways:
A.Toxic -Most chemicals are toxic at some level of exposure.If
allowed to enter the body through the nose,mouth or skin,they can
make you sick. Fumes, dust and vapor from toxic materials can be
especially harmful because they can be inhaled and pass quickly from
the lungs to the bloodstream, allowing the poisons to circulate
throughout the body.
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B.Corrosive -Materials like strong acids and bases can eat right
through other substances, including your clothing. If splashed on the
skin or eyes, they can cause serious burns. Some of these materials
can break down into poisonous gases making them doubly hazardous.
C.Explosive - Some materials can explode when they are exposed
to heat or flame. Included in this category are materials like flammable
liquid and compressed gases, which can explode under certain
conditions.
D.Flammable - This category includes all materials that catch fire
quickly, burn rapidly, spread quickly and give off intense heat. Many
materials used and stored in the workplace are flammable including
fertilizers,solvents and lubricants.
E.Reactive -These materials have to be isolated, stored in special
containers, and used with extreme caution.Some can burn when
exposed to air or water and some when mixed with other substances.
It's important to note that reactive materials do not have to be near
heat or flames to burn. They burn spontaneously.They can also give
off vapors that can be hazardous if inhaled.
Mild Poisoning: Fatigue
Headache
Dizziness
Blurred Vision
Sweat and Salivation
Nausea and Vomiting
Stomach Cramps and Diarrhea
Moderate Poisoning: Unable to Walk
Weakness
Chest Discomfort
Muscle Twitches
Constriction of Pupils of the Eyes
Earlier symptoms become more severe
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Severe Poisoning:Unconsciousness
Severe Constriction of Pupils
MuscleTwitches
Secretions from the Mouth and Nose
Breathing Difficulty
DEATH IF NOT TREATED
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Containers that show signs of leakage.
Strange odors.
Sheens of oils or petroleum products on wet pavements.
Control measures including having the herbicide / chemical storage
area and chlorine rooms locked when not in use, having cleaning
products in cabinets under sinks and having the mechanic's shop
locked when not in use.
Work practices include proper training in the use of chemicals,
understanding the hazards involved, reading the label and
comprehending the MSDS.
Personal Protective Equipment include respirator,chemical gloves,
disposable chemical suits, waterproof boots and eye protection.
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This training program.
Provide personal protective equipment to employees.
Provide a safe working environment.
Spill containment procedures.
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The Supervisor is responsible for spill containment.
Methods of containment include the use of Haz-Sorb pillows and floor
dry..
Once spill is absorbed,clean-up materials are placed into heavy duty
plastic bags and sealed
Division Supervisor will call "Keep It Clean Recycling" for pick up and
proper disposal.
Call 911 if spill can not be contained safely.
14.':'PROCEDURES TO'EOLLOWIFjEMP,lOYEES1tii
·······.A RE'OYER EXPOSED ;t6HAZA'F{i5£~:US:;;!';~"!:;;'J-1~~k%
'..;'CHEMICALS .'.'..'.·····>,·-:>r·'?<'!Yt1=;':!Yf
A Chemicals in the eyes:
1,Do not rub the eye(s).
2. Hold the eyelid(s) open and flush eyes with eye wash or clean
water.Continue for 15-20 minutes.
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3. If only one eye is affected, be sure not to contaminate the
other eye.
4. Seek further medical attention.
B.Chemicals on the skin:
1. Flush affected area thoroughly with lukewarm water for at
least 5 minutes. Be sure to wash chemical away completely.
2. Remove clothing and jewelry from affected area. If clothing
sticks to the affected area, do not try to remove it.
3. Seek further medical attention.
C. Inhalation:
1. Move victim to fresh air immediately.
2. Get help.
D. Ingestion:
1. Induce vomiting ONLY if instructed by the MSDS or the label.
2. Get immediate medical attention.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
For specific first aid information on a particular chemical, read the
emergency instructions on the MSDS or the label.
Report all injuries to the Supervisor and Safety Chairman as soon as
possible.
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Pay attention to the signal word on the label.Chemicals are classified
into three different categories: Caution, Warning and Danger.
Caution labels signify the least toxic types of chemicals.
Warning labels signify a middle range of toxicity.
Danger labels tell that the product is at the highest levels of toxicity.
As little as a drop can cause death if it were allowed to enterthe body.
Keep in mind that all chemicals in the proper dose can be very
dangerous.
Read all labels carefully.Remember that the label is the law. You
must conform to all label directions in order legally use the product.
If there is a label missing on a container, do not use the product.
Inform the Supervisor or Safety Representative of any missing labels
The following is a list of items that will be on the label:
A.What's in the container.
B. Possible hazards.
C.Precautions you must take.
D. The symptoms of over exposure.
E. First-aid procedures.
F. Where to find further information and instructions.
G. Personal protective equipment to use.
Use the above list on the sample label on the next page and find the
appropriate information.
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WRITTEN HAZARD COMMUNICATION PROGRAM
1.GENERAL POLICY
To ensure that information about all the potential dangers and exposure to hazardous
chemicals within the Parks &Recreation Department are known by all employees and
to comply with WAC 296-62-054 the following program has been established.
All employees within the city will participate in the program. Training on this program
will be conducted by the Parks and Recreation Director and department supervisors.
Training is to be initiated on the first day of employment.Supervisory staff will be
required to review the information annually.
The Parks and Recreation Director is responsible for the Hazard communication
program in accordance with the regulatory procedures as set forth by the State of
Washington and the City of Marysville.
2.CONTAINER LABELING
Supervisors will insure that all chemical containers acquired for use will be clearly
identified and labeled as to the contents.Supervisors will ensure that if a secondary .
container is used it has a copyof the original label attached.
3.MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS (MSDS)
The Parks Foreman and safety representative are responsible for the updated
maintenance of the MSDS program ensuring procedures are developed to ensure
access and safety to information. Copies of all MSDS information is located in the
Maintenance building in a marked red binder. If material is missing or not available
on any item please contactthe Parks Foreman..
4.HAZARDOUS NON-ROUTINE TASKS
Periodically employees are asked or required to perform non routine tasks. Some
examples of non routine tasks are: confined space entry, spray tank cleaning,
application of fertilizers or chemicals. Prior to starting any work on such tasks
employees will be given information pertaining to the applicable materials. This
information will include specifics about hazards involved, protective and safety
measures the employee must use. This would include proper ventilation, use of
protective equipment,presence of other employees and emergency procedures. It is
incumbent for all employees to be aware that if a non routine task is asked that they
review the completescope of work with the supervisor.
5.CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES
It is the responsibility of the Parks and Recreation Supervisory staff to provide
contractors information about hazardous chemicals or materials they may encounter
while performing their job.
6.OVERVIEW OF THE HAZARDS OF COMMUNICATION STANDARD
The Hazard Communication Standard in the name for WAC 296-62-054,which
implements the portion of the Worker and Community Right to Know Act relating to the
workplace. Passed by the State Legislature in 1984, the code sets requirements for
information and training on hazardous chemicals present in the workplace. The
following is a list of requirements contained in the Hazard Communication Standard:
A.List all hazardous chemicals in the workplace.
B.Update the list as needed.
C. Provide MSDS for all hazardous chemicals.
D. Ensure proper labeling on all containers that hold hazardous chemicals.
E.Provide specific information concerning the hazardous communication standard.
F. Familiarize employees with different types of chemicals and the hazards
associated with them.
G. Inform employees on the hazards of performing non routine tasks.
H. Train employees before they start work on how to detect the presence or release of
hazardous chemicals in the workplace.
I.Train employees about proper work practices and personal protective equipment to
keep them safe while working with or around hazardous materials.
J.Train employees on appropriate first aid procedures, emergency procedures and
the likely symptoms of overexposure to hazardous chemicals.
K.Explanation of labels and warnings.
L.Where to obtain MSDS and how to read them.
M. Identify new hazards and materials before they are introduced in the workplace.
7.HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL PRESENT IN THE WORKPLACE
The following is a list of products that are considered hazardous. A complete list of
hazardous chemicals present in the workplace are listed in the MSDS book.
Acids,adhesives,aerosols,battery fluids,catalysts,caustics,cleaning agents,
degreasing agents,detergents,flammables, foaming resins, fuels, oils,fungicides,
insecticides,herbicides,janitorial supplies, lacquers, paints, office copier chemicals,
toners, pesticides, process chemicals, shellacs, solvents, surfactants, varnishes, water
and wood treatment preservatives.
8.PHYSICAL AND HEALTH RISKS OF HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL
Hazardous chemicals can be dangerous in many ways:
A. Toxic: Most chemicals are toxic at some level of exposure.If allowed to enter the
body through the nose, mouth or skin, they can make you sick. Fumes, dust and
vapor from toxic materials can especially be harmful because they can be inhaled
and pass quickly from the lungs to the bloodstream, allowing the poisons to
circulate throughout the body.
B. Corrosive: Materials like strong acids and bases can eat through other substances,
including your clothing.If splashed on the skin or in the eyes, they can cause
serious burns. Some of these materials can break down into poisonous gases
making them additionally hazardous.
C. Explosive: Some materials can explode when they are exposed to heat or flame.
Included in this category are materials like flammables liquid and compressed
gases, which can explode under certain conditions.
D. Flammable: This category includes all materials that catch fire quickly and give off
intense heat. Many materials used and stored in the workplace are flammable
including fertilizers, solvents and lubricants.
E.Reactive: These materials have to be isolated and stored in special containers and
used with extreme caution. Some can bum when exposed to air or water and
some when mixed with other substances. Its is important to note that reactive
materials do not have to be near flames to burn. They burn spontaneously. They
can also give off vapors that can be hazardous if inhaled.
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9. THE SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE
Mild Poisoning: Fatigue, headaches, dizziness, blurred vision, sweat and salivation,
nausea and vomiting, stomach cramps and diarrhea.
Moderate Poisoning:Unable to walk,weakness,chest discomfort,muscle
spasm,constriction of pupils, earlier symptoms become more severe.
Severe Poisoning:Unconsciousness,Severe constriction of pupils, muscles twitches,
secretions from the mouth or nose, respiratorydifficulty, DEATH IF NOT TREATED.
10.HOW TO DETERMINE THE PRESENCE OR RELEASE OF
HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS
A.Containers show signs of leak.
B.Strange Odors.
C. Sheens of oils or petroleum products on wet pavements.
11. HOW TO REDUCE OR PREVENT EXPOSURE TO HAZARDOUS
CHEMICALS
Control measures including having fertilizer room or facility locked when not in use,
having cleaning products in cabinets under sinks and having the maintenance facility
locked when not in use.
Work practices include proper training in the use of chemicals,understanding the
hazards involved, reading the label and comprehending the MSDS.
Personal protective equipment include respirator,chemical gloves,disposable
chemical suits,waterproof boots and eye protection.
12. STEPS THE DEPARTMENT HAS TAKEN TO REDUCE OR PREVENT
EXPOSURE TO HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS
A. This training program.
B. Provides personal protective equipment to employees.
C. Provide a safe working environment.
D. Spill containment procedures.
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13.SPILL CONTAINMENT PROCEDURES
The Parks Foreman and Director are responsible for all spill containment.
Methods of containment include use of Haz-Sorb pillows and/or floor dry.
Once the spill is absorbed, clean-up materials are placed into heavy duty plastic bags
and sealed.The responsible individual will call County recycling for pick up and
proper disposal.
Call 911 if spill cannot be contained safely.
14.PROCEDURES TO FOLLOW IF EMPLOYEES ARE OVEREXPOSED
TO HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS:
A.Chemicals in eye(s):
1. Do not rub the eye(s).
2. Hold the eyelid(s) open and flush eyes with eye wash or clean water.
Continue for 15-20 minutes.
3. If only one eye is affected, be sure not to contaminate the other eyes.
4. Seek further medical attention.
B. Chemicals on the skin:
1. Flush affected area thoroughly with lukewarm water for at least 5 minutes.
Be sure to wash chemical away completely.
2. Remove clothing and jewelry from affected area.
If clothing sticks to the affected area,do not try to remove it.
3. Seek further medical attention.
C. Inhalation:
1. Move victim to fresh air immediately.
2. Get help.
D.Ingestion:
1.Induce vomiting ONLY if instructed by the MSDS or the label.
2. Get immediate medical attention.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
For specific first-aid information on a particular chemical,read the emergency
instructions on the MSDS or the label.
Report all injuries to the Parks & Recreation Director as soon as possible.
15. READING LABELS
Pay attention to the signal work on the label.Chemicals are classified into three
different categories;Caution,Warning and Danger.
Caution labels signify the least toxic types of chemicals.
Warning labels signify a middle range of toxicity.
Danger labels tell that the product is at the highest levels of toxicity.
As little as a drop can cause death if it were allowed to enter the body.
Keep in mind that all chemicals in the proper dose can be very dangerous.
Read all labels carefully.Remember that the label is the law. You must conform to all
label directions in order legally use the product.
If there is a label missing on a container,do not use the product.
Inform the Parks &Recreation Director or Park Foreman of any missing labels.
The following is a list of items that will be on the label:
A.What is in the container.
B.Possible hazards.
C. The symptoms of overexposure.
E.First-aid procedures.
F.Where to find further information and instructions.
G.Personal protective equipment to use.
Use the above list on the sample label on the next page and find the appropriate
information.
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WRITTEN HAZARD COMMUNICATION PROGRAM
1.GENERAL POLICY
To ensure that information about the dangers of all,hazardous
chemicals within the Golf Department are known by all employees and to
comply with Washington Administrative Code (WAC)296-62-054,
Hazard Communication,the following program has been established.
All employees within the Golf Department will participate in this program.
Training on this program will be conducted by the Golf Course
Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent on a new employees first
day of work.Thereafter,the Golf Department will review and update the
program annually as a part ofa Mini-Monthly Safety Meeting.
The Golf Course Superintendent is responsible that the Hazard
Communication Program be conducted in accordance with the rules and
regulations set forth by the State of Washington and the City of
Marysville.
2.CONTAINER LABELING
The Golf Course Superintendent will verify that all hazardous chemical
containers received for use will be clearly labeled as to the contents,
note the hazard warning and list the name and address of the
manufacturer.
The Superintendent will ensure that ifa secondary container is used,
it has a copy of the original label attached to it.
The Superintendent will review the labelling policy annually and update
if required.
3.MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS (MSDS)
The Superintendent is responsible for establishing and monitoring the
departments MSDS program ensuring procedures are developed to
obtain the necessary MSDS.The Superintendent will review incoming
MSDS for new or significant health and safety information.This
information will be passed on to all Golf Department employees.
Copies of the MSDS are on file in a red binder located in the lunchroom.
This file is available to all employees during each work shift.If an MSDS
is not available or missing,contact the superintendent immediately.
4.HAZARDOUS NON-ROUTINE TASKS
Periodically,employees are required to perform hazardous non-routine
tasks.Some examples of non-routine tasks are;confined space entry,
spray tank cleaning,application of fertilizer and chemicals and clean-up
of the fertilizer/chemical room.Prior to starting any work on such tasks,
each affected employee will be given information about the hazardous
chemicals they may encounter during such activity.This information will .
include specific hazards involved,protective and safety measures the
employees must use.This would include proper ventilation,use of
personal protective equipment,presence of other employees and
emergency procedures.
5.CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES
It is the responsibility of the Golf Course Superintendent to provide
contractors information about the hazardous chemicals that they may
encounter while performing their job.This information will be given to
contractors before contract work is to begin.
6.OVERVIEW OF THE HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD
The Hazard Communication Standard is the name for WAC 296-62-
054,which implements the portion of the Worker and Community Right
•
to Know Act relating to the workplace.Passed by the state Legislature
in 1984,the code sets requirements for information and training on
hazardous chemicals present in the workplace.The following is a list of
requirements contained in the Hazard Communication Standard;
A.List all hazardous chemicals in the workplace..
B.Update the list as needed.
C.Provide MSDS for al/hazardous chemicals.
,
D.Ensure proper labelling on all containers that hold hazardous
chemicals.
E.Provide specific information concerning the hazard communication
standard.
F.Familiarize employees with different types of chemicals and the
hazards associated with them.
G.Inform employees on the hazards of performing non-ruotine tasks.
H.Train employees how to detect the presence or release of hazardous
chemicals in the workplace.
I.Train employees about proper work practices and personal protective
equipment to keep them safe vl/hile working with or around hazardous
materials.
J.Train employees on appropriate first-aid procedures,emergency
procedures and the likely symptoms of overexposure to hazardous
chemicals.
K.Explanation of labels and warnings.
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L.Where to obtain MSDS and how to read them.
M.Train new employees on the hazards before they start work.
N.Identify new hazardous materials before they are introduced into the
workplace.
O.Inform employees of new hazards on existing hazardous chemicals
when we learn of them.
.
7.HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS PRESENT IN THE WORKPLACE
The folloWing is a partial list of products that are considered hazardous.
A complete list of the hazardous chemicals present in the workplace are
listed in the MSDS file.
Acids,adhesives,aerosols,battery fluids,catalysts,caustics,cleaning
agents,degreasing agents,detergents,flammables,foaming resigns,
fuels,fungicides,industrial oils,insecticides,herbicides,janitorial
supplies,lacquers,office copier chemicals,paints,pesticides,process
chemicals,shellacs,solvents,surfactants,varnishes,water treatment
and wood preservatives.
8.PHYSICAL AND HEALTH RISKS OF HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS·
Hazardous chemicals can be dangerous in many ways:
A.Toxic
Most chemicals are toxic at some level of exposure.If allowed to enter
the body through the nose,mouth or skin,they can make you sick.
Fumes,dust and vapore from toxic materials can be especially harmful
because they can be inhaled and pass qUickly from the lungs to the
bloodstream,allowing the poisons to circulate throughout the body.
B.Corrosive
Materials like strong acids and bases can eat right througth other
substances,including your clothing.If splashed onthe skin or eyes,they
can cause serious burns.Some of these materials can break down into
poisonous gases making them doubly hazardous .:
C.Explosive
Some materials can explode when they are expqsed to heat or flame,
Included in this category are materials like flammable liguid and
compressed gases,which can explode under certain conditions.
D.Flammable
This category includes all materials that catch fire quickly,burn rapidly,
spread quickly and give off intense heat.Many materials used and
stored in the workplace are flammable including fertilizers,solvents and
lubricants.
E.Reactive
These materials have to be isolated,stored in special containers,and
used with extreme caution.Some can burn when exposed to air or water
and some when mixed with other substances.It's important to note that
reactive materials do not have to be near heat or flames to burn.They
burn spontaneously.They can also give off vapors that can be
hazardous if inhaled.
9.THE SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE
Mild Poisoning:
Fatigue
Headache
Dizziness
Blurred Vision
Sweat and Salivation
Nausea and Vomiting
Stomach Cramps and Diarrhea
Moderate Poisoning:
Unable to Walk
Weakness
Chest Discomfort
Muscle Twitches
Constriction of Pupils of the Eyes
Earlier symptoms become more severe
Severe Poisoning:
Unconsciousness
Severe Constriction of Pupils
Muscle Twitches
Secretions from the Mouth and Nose
Breathing Difficulty
DEATH IF NOT TREATED
10.HOW TO DETERMINE THE PRESENCE OR RELEASE OF
HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS
Containers that show signs of leakage.
Strange odors.
Sheens of oils or petroleum products on wet pavements.
11.HOW TO REDUCE OR PREVENT EXPOSURE TO HAZARDOUS
CHEMICALS
Control measures including having the Fertilizer Room locked when not
in use,having cleaning products in cabinets under sinks and having the
mechanic's shop locked when not in use.
Work practices include proper training in the use of chemicals,
understanding the hazards involved,reading the label and
comprehending the MSDS.
Personal Protective Equipment include respirator,chemical gloves,
disposable chemical suits,waterproof boots and eye protection.
12.STEPS THE DEPARTMENT HAS TAKEN TO REDUCE OR
PREVENT EXPOSURE TO HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS
This training program.
Provides personal protective equipment to employees.
Provide a safe working environment.
Spill containment procedures.
13.SPILL CONTAINMENT PROCEDURES
The Golf Course Supt.and/or Asst.is responsible for spill containment.
Methods of containment include the use of Haz-Sorb pillows and floor
dry.
•Once spill is absorbed,clean-up materials are placed into heavy dUty
plastic bags and sealed
Sup!.or Asst will call Keep It Clean Recycling for pick up'and proper
disposal.
Call 911 if spill can not be contained safely.
14.PROCEDURES TO FOLLOW IF EMPLOYEES ARE
OVEREXPOSED TO HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS
A.Chemicals in the eyes:
Do not rub the eye(s)
Hold the eyelid(s)open and flush eyes with eye wash or clean water.
Continue for 15-20 minutes
If only one eye is affected,be sure not to contaminate the other eye.,
Seek further medical attention.
B.Chemicals on the skin:
Flush affected area thoroughly with lukewarm water for at least 5
minutes.Be sure to wash chemical away completely.
Remove clothing and jewelery from affected area.If clothing sticks to
the affected area,do not try to remove it.
Seek further medical attention.
C.Inhalation:
Move victim to fresh air immediately.
Get help.
D.Ingestion:
Induce vomiting ONLY if instructed by the MSDS or the label.
Get immediate medical attention.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
For specific first-aid information on a particular chemical,read the
emergency instructions on the MSDS or the lab~1.
Report all injuries to the Golf Course Superintendent as soon as
possible.
15.READING LABELS
Pay attention to the signal word on the label.Chemicals are classified
into three different categories;Caution,Warning and Danger.
Caution labels signify the least toxic types of chemicals.
Warning labels signify a middle range of toxicity.
Danger labels tell that the product is at the highest levels of toxicity.
As little as a drop can cause death ifit were allowed to enter the body.
Keep in mind that all chemicals in the proper dose can be very
dangerous.
Read all labels carefully.Remember that the label is the law.You must
conform to all label directions in order legally use the prodoct
If there is a label missing on a container,do not use the product.Inform
the Supt.or Asst of any missing labels
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The following is a list of items that will be on the label:
A.What is in the container.
B.Possible hazards.
C.Precautions you must take.
D.The symptoms of overoxposure.
E.First-aid procedures
F.Where to find further information and instructions.
G.Personal protective equipment to use
Use the above list on the sample label on the next page and find the
appropriate information .
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•Specimen Label
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IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
endangering life or property Involving this
product,call collect 517-636-4400
AGRICULTURAL CHEMICAL
Do Not Ship or Store with Food,Feeds,
Drugs,or Clothing
SeeSide Panel for Important Use Precautions
STATEMENT OFPRACTICAL TREATMENT:In CBSe of
contact, immedialelyflusheyeswithplenty of waterfor at
least15minutesandgetmedicalattention promptly.Flush
skinwithwaterandgetmedicalattention if signs ofIrritation
develop.11 swallowed, prompllydrink a largequantityof
milk. egg whites, gelatin solution or, if these are not available,
drink large quantities of water.Avoid alcohol.
Calla physician.
Physical or Chemical Hazards
Do Not Cut or Weld Container.
Environmental Hazards
Keep out at lakes, streams or ponds.Do not contaminate
water when disposing of equipment washwaters.
NOTICE
Read and understand the entire label before using. Use only
according to label directions.
Before buying or using this product, read "WARRANTY
LIMITATIONS ANDDISCLAIMER"elsewhereon thislabel.If
terms are not acceptable, return unopened package at once
to seller for full refund of purchase price paid.Otherwise.use
by the buyer or any other user constitutes acceptance of the
terms underWARRANTY LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER.
nfront*
Herbicide
DANGER
PELIGRO:
PRECAUCION AL USUARIO:
Si usted no lee ingles,no use este produeto basta que la
eliquetaIehaya side explicada ampliamente.
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals
CAUSES IRREVERSIBLE EYE
DAMAGE.MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC
SKIN REACTION (CONCENTRATE
PRODUCT ONLY)•HARMFUL IF
ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN, OR IF
SWALLOWED OR INHALED
Do Not Getln Eyes. On Skin,Or Clothing
o Wear Goggles Or Face Shield And Rubber
Gloves When Handling 0 Avoid Breathing
Vapors 0 Wash Thoroughly With Soap And
Water After Handling And Before Eating Or
Smoking 0 Remove Contaminated Clothing
And Wash Before Reuse
~ote To Applicator:In The Dilute Mix, No Skin
Reaction Is Expected When Used As Directed
Forthe Control of Annual and Perennial Broadleaf Weeds
in Ornamental Turf
To be used only underthe direct supervision of commercial applicators
responsible forturf weed control programs.
Active Ingredient(s):
Triclopyr(3,5,6-trichloro-2-pyridinyloxyaceticacid). as the triethylamine salt .•..........33.0%
Clopyralid (3.6-dichloro-2-pyridinecarboxylicacid),as lhe triethylamine salt 12.1 %
Inert Ingredient(s):54.9%
ACID EQUIVALENT:
Triclopyr23.7% - 2.25 Ib/galaClopyralid7.9%·0.75 Ib/gal
•EPA Regislralion No. 464-644
E.P.A.Est. 464·MI·1
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
Material safety data sheet checklist
Each item below must be provided on every MSDS.
I.
2.
3.
4.
5.
8.
9.
10.
II.
12.
13.
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Product or chemical identity used on the label
Name,address and phone number for hazard and emergency information
Date of MSDS preparation
Chemical and common names of hazardous ingredients
Note:This includesall hazardous ingredients which comprise J percentor
greater ofthe composition,exceptfor chemicals identifiedas carcinogens,
whichmustbelisted if the concentrations are0.1%or greater.Anychemical
ingredient..even if lessthanJ%ofa mixture(orlessthan O.J%for a carcino-
gen),mustbe listedintheMSDS if thereisevidencethatthe ingredientis]could
bereleasedfrom themixturein concentrations which wouldexceedestablished
"acceptable"exposure limitsor if the ingredients(s) couldpresentahealth
hazardto employees.
WISHA permissible exposure limit (PEL), American Conference
of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH)threshold limit value (TLV)
and other applicable limits
Physical and chemical characteristics,such as vapor pressure and flash point
Physical hazards,including the potential for fire,explosion and reactivity
Primary routes of entry into the body, such as inhalation,ingestion
or skin absorption
Acute and chronic health hazards,including signs and symptoms
of exposure and medical conditions aggravated by exposure
Carcinogenic hazard -National Toxicology Program (NTP)
Annual Report on Carcinogens,International Agency for Research
on Cancer (IARC)Monographs,or regulated by WISHA or OSHA
tlQk:If a chemical is not carcinogenic or if thereisno information aboutits
carcinogenicity,then information about item /0 doesn't have to be listed unless
a blankis providedon theform.
Emergency and first aid procedures
Precautions for safe handling and use including hygienic practices,repair
and maintenance,protective measures,and spilVleak clean-up
Exposure control measures such as engineering controls,work practices
and personal protective equipment
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Complete information?
Yes No
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Section V -Reactivity Data
Stabthty Unstable
Slable
Conditions 10 Avoid
Incompatibility (Materiels to AVOid)
Haza-cous Decomposition or 8yproduC1S
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Hazardous
Pofymenzation
May Occur
Will Nol Occur
Conditions to Avoid
Section VI - Health Hazard Data
Roulels)01 Entry:Inhalation?8 Skin?Ingesllon?
Heallh Hazards (Acute and Chronic)
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10 NTP?rARC Monographs?OSHA Regulated?
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure
Medical Conditions
Generally Aggravated by ExX'sureeEmelsency and For.'AId P,ocedule.
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Section VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps to Be Taken in Case Material Is Released Or Spilled
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Waste Disposal MethOd
Precautions to Be Taken in Handling and Stotlng
Ot~er PrecautIons
Section VIII -Control Measures
Resplralory Protecucn (Speedy Type)13
local Exhaust Special
M ech anieal (General)
oiecuve Gloves
~l1e~Protective Clothing or Equipment
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Olher
Eye Protection
Pase 2
Spec-at Fire FlgnMg Procedures
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Ole (oprlonarj
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Other LrmJIS
Recommended
LEL
ACGIH TLV
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OSHA PEL
SIgnature or P(ep~rer (optIonal)
Telephone Number 'or Information
Emergency Telephone Number
Date Prepared
Note:Blank spaces ara not pennated.If any item is not applicable.Of no
informatIon is ~vailable.the space must be marked to indicate IMJ,'
U.S.Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(Non-Mandatory Form)
Flammable limits
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Haza~dous Components (Spe.;ifIC Chemical Identity:Common Name(s))
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IDENTITY (As Used on Label and USI)1
Manufacturers Name
Section I
Address (Number.suee:City.State,and liP Code)
Section II - Hazardous Ingredients/Identity Information
Solubillry In warer
Appearance and Odor
Section III -Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Section IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
UnuSt;a:Fire anc E xpros.cn Hazards
Balling POlm Specific Gravity (H2O.1)
vaco-Pressure (mm Hg)6 Melting Poin1
VapOr Dens.ty lArR "1)Evaporation Aale
.(Butyl Acetate.1)-
Material Safety Data Sheet
May be used 10 comply with
..OSHA"s Hazard Communication Standard.
.29 CFA 1910.'200.Standard must be
consulted for specific requirements.
~e.oro,juce locally),.,r-!,~~-.""-_.
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CITY OF MARYSVILLE
Personal Protective Equipment Policy
I.General:
The purpose of this policy is to describe and explainwhen the use of personal protective
equipment shall be used.
(a) The intent is to protect the employee and control the dangers of injury while working
in hazardous conditions and to meet the requirements of the Washington Industrial
Safety and Health Act.
(b) This policy affects all employees.
II.Maintenance:
Protective equipment,including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and
extremities,protective clothing,barriers,protective shields, and respiratory devices shall be
cleaned regularly and generally maintained in a sanitary, reliable working condition.
III.Equipment and Usage:
(a)Hard Hats: Shall be worn performing construction,repair,or inspection work in
or on:
1.Construction areas where cranes, backhoes,scaffolding,and other
overhead hazards exist.
2.Trenches and hazardous confined spaces.
3.Or wherever the supervisor,department director,or Safety Officer
determines that a hazard exists from fallingor flying objects.
4.Hair netting and/or other such protection shallbe worn by and employee who
has hair long enough to present a hazard while working around machinery.
(b)Reflective clothing:Approved reflective and protective clothing willbe required
when:
1.Employees working within the roadway or are exposed to vehicular traffic.
2.Employees working night time operations.
3.Or whenever the Supervisor or their designee determines that visibility
danger is present.
*Note: All flaggers shall have a flagging card issued by the proper authority. All
flaggers will wear a hard hat,reflectorized outer garment and carry an approved
sounding device.During emergency situations Police personnel are exempt when
involved for traffic control.(It is recommended a reflectorized vest or coat should be
used.)
(c) Eye and Face Protection:Eye and face protectors shall be provided and worn where
machines or operations present the hazard of flyingobjects, glare, liquids, injurious
radiation or a combination of these hazards.
*N ote:Prior to handling chlorine,refer to City Chlorine Program,Confined
Space Entry,and Respiratory Program.
(d)Respiratory Protection:Respirators shall be provided by the City of Marysvillewhen
such equipment is necessary to protect the health of the employee. The employee
shalluse the provided respiratory protection in accordance with the instructions and
training received.
(e) Full Body Harness and Lifelines: Where workers are employed above the floor,
water surface, or the ground and it is impractical to provide temporary floors,
staging, ladders, or scaffolds, safety belts, lifelinesor lifenets shall be provided
and used by employees.
No employee shall enter a sewer, sewer flue, storm sewer duct, waterline, tunnel or
other similar places without first notifying his supervisor. He shallwear a fullbody
harness with a lifeline attached,when conditions require it.
The line shall be held by a fellow worker stationed at the opening which he
enters. In such cases, signals shall be agreed upon and responded to
immediately.
Employees working over or on water, where a danger of drowning exists, shall
wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved lifesavingdevice.
(g) Shirts or Protective Clothing: Shirts or a reasonable substitute shallbe worn by all
employees. No employee at any time shall work without some type of protective
clothing above the waist.
(h) Safety Shoes and Boots: When provided bythe City of Marysville,safety shoes or
boots shall be worn at all times.
(i) Safety Chaps: Shall be worn by operator anytime a chain saw isin use.
G)Hearing Protection:Shall be worn when the noise level reaches:
85 dba - 8 hours
95 dba - 2 hours
105 dba - 1/2 hour
over 105 dba
(See attached exhibit "A"for Noise Survey of MarysvilleEquipment. As new equipment is
purchased or replaced, it maybe added to the noise survey list.)
IV.Responsibility:
It shallbe the responsibility of the Supervisor to check that the required personal protective
equipment is maintained properly, availableto, and used by the employee and allsafety
precautions are in use, on alljob sites according to the procedures set forth in this policy.
v.Disciplinary Actions:
The City of Marysville is concerned about the safety of each employee on thejob site and his
fellow crew members.Therefore,each employee shallbe made aware of this policy and
supplied with the necessary protective equipment by their department supervisor.
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-Verbal warning and supervisor record.
-Counseling session and supervisor record.
-Written warning procedures will be
implemented through applicable employee's
union contract or personnel rules .
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Any supervisor not enforcing,or an employee not meeting the conditions ofthis policy,could
facethe following:
First Offense
Second Offense
Third Offense
Exhibit "A"
NOISE SURVEY RESULTS
JD 310 -Backhoe #8
JD 510 Turbo #28
FMC Vanguard V3000SP #40
Ford 7610 #29
Vactor #44 - At control area
- In front of truck
Garbage truck Unit #506 - in rear operating controls
Grader
Street Department
Mobil Sweeper -door open
-door closed
75 dba
69 dba
95 dba
89 dba
83 dba
88 dba
100dba
98 dba
80 dba
94 dba
Parks
Toro riding lawn mower #44 89 dba
Cushman 84 dba
JDAMT622 90 dba
Golf Course
Jacobsen Turf Cat II DW220 -without blade engaged 87 dba
- with blade engaged 92 dba
Massey Ferguson 246 93 dbaeJD 3325 93 dba
JD 2155 96 dba
Weed Wacker 98 dba
Backpack Blower 102 dba
Jacobsen Green King 86 dba
Cushman 80 dba
Fire Department
Rescue 614 - radio 110 dba
- sIren 89 dba
Aid Unit - Daisy - radio 89 dba
- siren 96 dba
Engine 623 -3000rpm 92 dba
- radio 106 dba
- sIren 108 dba
Engine 3 -3000rpm 96 dba
-SIren 116 dba
City Hall
Burster
NOISE.DOC
82 - 84 dba
Prepared by:
Grace Georgio
Labor and Industries
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CITY OF MARYSVILLE
EXPOSURE CONTROL PLAN AND POLICY
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INTRODUCTION
SECTION 1.
SECTION 2.
SECTION 3.
SECTION 4.
SECTIONS.
SECTION 6.
SECTION 7.
SECTION 8.
SECTION 9.
SECTION 10.
SECTION 11.
SECTION 12.
SECTION 13.
SECTION 14.
SECTION 15.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
EXPOSURE DETERMINATION BY JOB
HBV VACCINATION
FOLLOW-UP PROCEDURES AFTER POSSmLE
EXPOSURE TO HIVIHBV
SHARPS AND DISPOSABLE ITEMS
LINENS AND LAUNDRY
DISPOSABLE EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL
REUSABLEEQU~MENT
HAND WASHING
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQU~MENT
HOUSEKEEPING
General Policies
Regulated Waste
Other Regulated Waste
DISPOSAL OF REGULATED WASTE
SIGNS AND LABELING
EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF EMPLOYEES
MEDICAL RECORDS
PROCEDURES IN THE EVENT OF PERSONAL
EXPOSURE
APPENDICES
VACCINATION DECLINATION FORM A-I
EXPOSURE INCIDENT INVESTIGATION FORM A-2
POST-EXPOSURE EVALUATION AND FOLLOW-UP
CHECKLIST A-3
CLEANING SCHEDULE A-4
BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS TRAINING SESSION A-S
HBV POSTING NOTICE A-6
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CITY OF MARYSVILLE
EXPOSURE CONTROL PLAN AND POLICY
Resolution No._
A RESOLUTION OFTHECITYOF MARYSVILLE ADOPTING AN EXPOSURE
CONTROL PLAN AS REQUIRED BY OSHAIWISHA FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT,
CUSTODY OFFICERS AND OTHER SERVICE PERSONNEL.
It isthe policy of the City of Marysville to provide a safe environment for employees which isas
freeas possible from infection from the Hepatitis B virus and/or HIV. As such,all employees of
the City of Marysville are required to knowand follow universal precautions as described bythe
Centers for Disease Control.All employees whose tasks may expose them to blood,body fluids,
or other potentially infectious materials (O.P.I.M.)shall be provided witha copy of these policies
or shall have access to these policies.
The following policies were adopted on,and shall be reviewed and/or updated at least annually.
These policies shall alsobe reviewed and updated whenever the introduction of new or modified
tasksor procedures warrant.
Adopted this day of --',1993
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
APPROVED ASTO FORM:
City Attorney
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Exposure Determination
One ofthe keys to implementing a successful Exposure Control Planisto identify exposure
situations employees may encounter.To facilitate thisinour operations,we have prepared an
exposure control plan for eachworkgroupperthe following:
Police Department:
@ Job classifications in which a1l employees have occupational exposure to
bloodbome pathogens.
@ Job classifications in which some employees have occupational exposure to
bloodbome pathogens.
@ Tasksand procedures in which occupational exposure to bloodbome pathogens
occur(thesetasksand procedures are performed by employees inthejob
classifications listed.)
PublicWorks:
@ Job classifications in which all employees have occupational exposure to
bloodbome pathogens.
@ Job classifications in which some employees have occupational exposure to
bloodbome pathogens.
@ Tasks and procedures in which occupational exposure to bloodbome pathogens
occur(thesetasksand procedures are performed by employees in thejob
classifications listed.)
Parks/Golf:
@ Job classifications in which all employees have occupational exposure to
bloodbome pathogens.
@ Job classifications in which some employees have occupational exposure to
bloodbome pathogens.
@ Tasks and procedures in which occupational exposure to bloodbome pathogens
occur (these tasksand procedures are performed by employees inthejob
classifications listed.)
ExecutivelFinance/CourtlPlanningIBuilding:
@ Job classifications in which all employees have occupational exposure to
bloodbome pathogens.
@ Job classifications in which some employees have occupational exposure to
bloodbome pathogens.
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@ Tasks and procedures in which occupational exposure tobloodbome pathogens
occur (these tasks and procedures are performed by employees inthejob
classifications listed.)
The initial lists were compiled onor before April 1,1993.The City's Assistant Personnel Director
or Safety Officer will workwith department heads and supervisors to revise and update these lists
asour tasks,procedures,and classifications change.
Policy Updated
Date Department(s)
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EXPOSURE DETERMINATION BY JOB DESCRIPTION
Police Department
The following employees perform tasksand duties which do or may expose them to bloodand/or
other body fluids:(High Risk)
PoliceOfficers
As police officers,yourwork may involve contact with another person's body fluids.
Since thesebody fluids may be infectious,youare considered to beat riskfor occupa-
tional exposure to infectious disease.The environment youworkin provides
unpredictable risksof exposure.Therefore,you should assume that all persons whose
blood and body fluids thatyou come into contact with to be infectious.
Officers shall givecareand aid to those persons requiring aid regardless of thefactthat
the person may have an infectious/communicable disease.Officers will not refuse to aid
persons solely onthe information thattheperson may havean infectious/communicable
disease.
High Risk:
Commissioned Police Officers
Commissioned Custody Officers
Police Detectives
Police Ser~eants
Police Lieutenants
Assistant Chief
PoliceChief
A.-limal Centrel Dftieer
Community Service Assistant
The following Police Department employees may also be exposed through contact with
employees,shared equipment or surfaces which may have become contaminated:(Low Risk)
Low Risk:
Communications Officers
Police Confidential Secretary
Lead Communication Officer
Detective Clerk
Records Clerk
Secretaries
Receptionists
Receptionists Part time
Tasks or procedures performed in these offices which include a risk of exposure are:
Crime scene investigations including butnot necessarily limited to:
Accident investigations
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Assault investigations
Burglary investigations
Death investigations
Sexual assault investigations
Drug investigations
Search warrant services
Automobile andother searches
All oneon one contacts with citizens
Evidence collection related to any ofthe above
Whenever blood or O.P.I.M.(Other Potentially Infectious Material)is encountered during anyof
theabove procedures,such procedure mustbe performed in such a manner asto prevent or
minimize any splashing,spraying,or spattering ofthe suspect material.
Tasks or procedures inthePolice Department which may result in secondary exposure to
support personnel throughcontactwith potentially contaminated surfaces are:
Typing
Phone Handling
Recordkeeping
Writing Surfaces
Police employees are prohibited from eating and drinking,applying make-up or lip balm,and
handling contact lenses inthe Marysville Police Department labarea,the booking areaor any
other prisoner holding area,inthepropertyroomoranyotherworkarea where thereis a
reasonable likelihood of exposure to blood or other potentially infectious material.In addition,all
officers are prohibited from storing foodor drink in refrigerators,freezers,shelves,cabinets or
countertops where blood or other potentially infectious material maybeor may have been
present.
EXPOSURE DETERMINATION BY JOB DESCRIPTION
Public Works Department
The following employees perform tasksand duties which doormay expose them to blood and/or
otherbody fluids:(HighRisk)
As Public Works employees,yourwork may involve contact with another person's body fluids.
Since thesebody fluids may be infectious,youare considered to beat riskfor occupational
exposure to infectious disease.The environment youworkin provides unpredictable risks of
exposure.Therefore,you should assume that all persons whose blood and body fluids thatyou
comeintocontactwithto be infectious.
Employees shall give first -aidto those persons requiring aid regardless ofthe fact thattheperson
may have an infectious/communicable disease.Employees will not refuse to aid persons solely on
the information that the person may havean infectious/communicable disease.
High Risk:
Utility Mailltellflllee/Selid Waste SuperviseI'
Solid Waste Collector
Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager
Wastewater Treatment Operator
Assistant Wastewater Treatment Operator
Wastewater Maintenance Technician
Wastewater Treatment Technician
Pre-treatment Technician
Utility Maintenance Worker
Equipment Operator I
General Laborer
The following Public Works employees may also be exposed through contact with employees,
shared equipment or surfaces which may have become contaminated:(Low Risk)
Low Risk:
Utility Division:
Public Works Uti1ity Superintendent
Construction Feremall Supervisor
Utility Maintenance/Solid Waste Supervisor
Equipment Operator
Utility Maintenance Worker
Utility Locator
Construction Service Persell Worker
Bldg/Grounds Maintenance
MeterReaderRepair
MeterReader
Cross Connection Technician
Public Works Receptionist
Public Works Receptionist Part time
Public Works Secretary
Utility Secretary
Public Works Clerk
Reeyelillg Ceefeillatef
Street Division:
Street Maintenance Supervisor Sl:Ijlenllteaeeat
Assistaat Sl:Ijlerinteaeeat
Equipment Operator
Signal Technician
StreetLaborer
Engineering:
Public WorksDirector
City Pl:lelie Wenes Engineer
Construction Inspection Supervisor
Engineering Technician
Engineering Project Aide
Construction Inspector
Public Works Condiential Secretary
Equipment Rental:
Lead Mechanic
Assistant Mechanic
These employees could potentially be exposed to bloodand/orbody fluids throughmucous splash
and/orbythe handling ofjob related equipment or materials used inthe performance oftheir
duties.
Tasks or procedures performed byPublicWorks positions whichincludea riskof exposureare:
Treatment Plant:
1.Maintaining and cleaning bar screens.
2. Preparing samples in lab.
3.General and preventative maintenance of sewage related equipment and
systems.
Sanitation Division:
1.Dumping andpickingup of solid waste.
Street Division:
1.Cleaning up of accident scenes.
2.Discarding of dead animals.
Public Worksin general:
1.Interactionwiththe general public.
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2.Interaction with co-workers.
3.General maintenance and upkeep of all City equipment and vehicles.
Employees are prohibited from cooking,eating,drinking,applyingmake-up orlip balm,and
handling contact lenses in the Marysville Treatment plant lab area,or anyotherworkarea where
thereisa reasonable likelihood of exposure to bloodor other potentially infectious material.In
addition,all employees are prohibited from storing foodor drink in refrigerators,freezers,shelves,
cabinets or countertops wherebloodor other potentially infectious material may beor may have
been present.
EXPOSURE DETERMINATION BY JOB DESCRIPTION
Parks/Golf
As Park/Golf employees, your work may involve contact with another person's body fluids. Since
these body fluids may be infectious, you are considered to be at risk for occupational exposure to
infectious disease. The environment you work in provides unpredictable risks of exposure.
Therefore, you should assume that all persons whose blood and body fluids that you come into
contact with to be infectious.
Employees shall give care and aid to those persons requiring aid regardless of the fact that the
person may have an infectious/communicable disease. Employees will not refuse to aid persons
solelyon the information that the person may have an infectious/communicable disease.
High Risk Classification:
Parks Foreman
Parks Groundskeeper
Parks Caretaker
The following employees may also be exposed through contact with employees, shared equipment
or surfaces which may have become contaminated:(Low Risk)
Low Risk Classification:
Parks and Recreation Director
Golf Superintendent
Assistant Golf Superintendent
Golf Pro
Golf Groundskeeper
Seasonal Help
Recreational Ceen:lillater Manager
Recreational Supervisor
Parks Secretary
Golf/Parks Mechanic
These employees could potentially be exposed to blood and/or body fluids through mucous splash
and/or by the handling ofjob related equipment or materials used in the performance of their
duties.
Tasks or procedures performed by these positions which include a risk of exposure are:
1.Interaction with the general public.
2. Interaction with co-workers.
3. Cleaning Restroom facilities.
4. Dumping solid waste.
S. General maintenance and upkeep of City equipment and vehicles.
Employees are prohibited from eating and drinking, applyingmake-up or lip balm,and handling
contact lenses in any work area where there is a reasonable likelihood of exposure to blood or
other potentially infectious material. In addition, all employees are prohibited from storing food
other potentially infectious material.In addition,all employees are prohibited from storing food
or drink in refrigerators,freezers,shelves,cabinets or countertops where blood orother
potentially infectious material maybeor may have been present.
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1.EXPOSURE DETERMINA nON BY JOB DESCRIPTION
Executive/FinancelPlanningiCourt Departments
The following employees performtasks and duties which do or may expose themto blood
and/orotherbody fluids:(High Risk)
As ExecutivelFinancefPlanning/Court employees,yourwork may involve contactwith
another person's body fluids.Sincethesebody fluids maybe infectious,you are
considered to be at riskfor occupational exposure to infectious disease.The environment
youworkin provides unpredictable risksof exposure.Therefore,you should assume that
all persons whosebloodandbody fluids that you come into contact with to be infectious.
Employees shall givefirstaidto those persons requiring aid regardless ofthefactthat the
personmayhavean infectious/communicable disease.Employees will notrefuseto aid
persons solely on the information that the person may have an infectious/communicable
disease.
ExecutivelFinancefPlanning/Court Departments:
HighRisk Classifications:
CityHall Receptionist **
1..Building OfficiallBuilding Inspector
**All positions inthe Finance Department assist atthefrontcounter,therefore at times
their exposure increases.
The following employees mayalsobe exposed through contactwith employees,shared
equipment or surfaces which mayhave become contaminated:(Low Risk)
Executive Department:
Mayor
City Administrator
Assistant to the Administrator
Executive Secretary
Assistant Personnel Director
Community Information Officer
Systems CeerElinater
License/Records Clerk
Part time Clerk
Municipal Court:
Court Administrator
Assistant Court Clerk
Finance Department:
Finance Director
Assistant Finance Director
Utility Billing Clerk
Accounting ClerkIII &II
Utility Billing SupportClerk
Utility AccountRep.
Utility Aide/Receptionist
Planning Department:
City Planner
Senior Planner
Assiciate Planner
Code Enforcement Officer
GIS Coordinator
Building Permit Coordinator
Planning Aide
Planning Clerk
Building Permit Clerk
These employees could potentially be exposed to blood and/orbody fluids through
mucous splash and/orbythe handling ofjob related equipment or materials usedinthe
performance oftheir duties.
Tasks or procedures performed bythese positions which include a riskof exposure are:
In general:
1.Interaction withthe general public.
2.Interaction with co-workers.
3.General maintenance and upkeep of allCity equipment and vehicles.
Employees are prohibited from cooking,eating,drinking,applying make-up orlip balm,and
handling contact lenses inanywork area where thereis a reasonable likelihood of exposure to
bloodor other potentially infectious material.In addition,all employees are prohibited from
storing food or drink in refrigerators,freezers,shelves,cabinets or countertops where blood or
other potentially infectious material maybeor may have been present.
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2.HBVVACCINATION
HBV vaccinations shall be offered to all employees identified as high risk free of charge bythe
City of Marysville.The City of Marysville will allow theuseofCity time and pay all fees asso-
ciated withthat service.The vaccination will be provided afterthe employee has received the
training outlined inthese policies,but within 10(ten)days of assignment to duties.This policy
shall exempt employees who have previously received the complete vaccination series,whose
antibody testing indicates theyare immune,orthose employees for whom the vaccine iscon-
traindicated.Employee vaccinations shall be documented and maintained inthe employees
medical record files inthe City of Marysville Personnel Department as prescribed by WISHA,and
shall be preserved inthe City of Marysville Personnel Department forthe duration of employment
plus thirty (30)years.
Routine booster dose(s)oftheHBV vaccine shall be provided in accordance with US Public
Health Service recommendations at no costto the employees.
If an employee refuses to obtain the required HBV vaccination,the employee will be required to
document that refusal ontheHBV Declination Statement form (see Appendix A-I)which will be
maintained inthe employee's medical recordforthe duration of employment plus thirty (30)years.
Ifhowever, an employee subsequently decides to have anHBV vaccination,it will be made
available underthe same terms and conditions asstated above,upon employer's receipt ofa
written request to the Assistant Personnel Director.
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3. FOLLOW-UP PROCEDURES AFTER POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
HIVIHBV
All employees are required to report any incident of exposure to bloodand/orbody fluids to their
immediate supervisor.All exposure incidents shall berecordedon the OSHA200 form and
investigated using the Exposure Incident Investigation form (see Appendix A-2)whichwill
subsequently becomea part ofthe employee's medical record.All exposures must document the
route(s)of exposure andthe circumstances under which the exposure occurred.
Possible exposure incidents include percutaneous needle sticksor cuts,mucous membrane
exposure to bloodor body fluids,or contactwithbloodor body fluids via chapped,abraded,or
otherwise non-intact skin surfaces.
Using thePost Exposure Evaluation and Follow-up Checklist (see Appendix A-3)the following
steps will be taken:Thesource individual shall be notified ofthe exposure incident andbe
requested to consentto andobtain testing for mVIHBy.A refusal oofthe source individual to
consent fortesting shall be documented.
The results ofthe source individual's test shall bemadeknownto the exposed employee.The
exposed employee shall alsobe reminded ofthe lawsand regulations concerning the disclosure of
the identity and infectious statusofthe source individual.
If thesource individual refuses to consent to IDVIHBV testing,or ifthe source individual tests
positive,the exposed employee shall have a clinical evaluation which will include mv and HBV
antibody testing as soonas possible.
Ifthe exposed employee tests sero-negative,the employee shall be retested6 weekspost-
exposure andona periodic basis thereafter;12weeksand6 months.
Follow-up procedures shall alsobetakenfor employees exposed or potentially exposed to HBV
depending on employee immunization status,antibody response,and HBV serologicstatus of
source individual.
Ifthe exposed employee refuses to submit to clinical evaluation and mv and HBV testing,such
refusal will be documented and maintained inthe employee's medical record (see Appendix A-I).
If the employee consents to baseline blood collection,butdoesnot consentto testing,the
employee's blood sample shall be preserved for nintey (90)days.If within nintey (90)days of
exposure,the employee elects to havethe baseline sample tested, suchtesting will beconducted
as soonas possible.
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Exposed employees shall haveaccessto post-exposure prophylaxis as recommended bythe US
Public Health Service when medically indicated,as well as counseling.
Exposed employees shall alsobe advised to report andseek medical evaluation ofanyacute
febrile illness within twelve (12) weeks following exposure.
All tests shall be conducted byan accredited laboratory at nocost to the employee .
The following information will be provided to the physician performing the post-exposure
evaluation:
A. A copy of the WlSHA regulation pertaining to bloodbome pathogens.
B. A description ofthe employee's duties.
c.Documentation ofthe route(s) ofexposureand circum-stances under which the exposure
occurred.
D. Results of the source individual's blood testing,if available.
E.All relevant medical recordsofthe employee,including vaccination status.(see Appendix
A-3)
The Marysville Personnel Department will obtaina written reportand opinion from the physician
performing the post-exposure evaluation which shall be limited to:
A. WhetheranHBV vaccination is indicated,andifthe employee has received such
vaccination.
B. Thatthe employee hasbeen informed of the results ofthe evaluation.
C. Thatthe employee hasbeentold aboutany medical conditions resulting from exposure to
bloodor other infectious material whichwarrantfurther evaluation or treatment.
Intheevent of employee exposureto bloodor body fluids viapercutaneous needle stick,cuts,or
mucous membrane exposure,necessary medical treatment shall be administered as appropriate for
the typeof injury.
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4.SHARPS AND DISPOSABLE ITEMS
Police Department
The following sharp instruments or disposable sharps are frequently encountered and or collected
as evidence by members ofthe Marysville Police Department:
A.Hypodermic needles
B.Syringes
C.Knives
D. Razor blades
E. Blood stained broken glass or tool marked metal
F.And as many other sharp instruments asonecan imagine.
Subsequent to recovery or use,potentially contaminated sharp instruments and/or disposable
sharps shall be disposed of inthe following manner:
A.All such sharp items shall be placed ina leakproof,rigid,puncture-resistant,break-
resistant container which is conspicuously labeled and which is located in the Marysville
Police Department labroomorthe Marysville Police Department property room.
B.All evidence will be processed and or packaged only in the Marysville Police Department
lab area.This will avoid contamination of otherworkareasandalsoputthe officer in
close contactwiththe necessary evidence containers andbagsusedin said process.
C. Theperson recovering/receiving sharp instrument oritem shall be responsible forits
proper disposal as soonas feasible.In no instance will any officer leave any such sharp
instrument at anywork station orinany vehicle beyond theendofthe employee's shift.
D.Needles shall not be recapped,purposely bentor broken,or removed from disposable
syringes.(If recapping or removal is necessary,it must be accomplished by using a
mechanical device or a one-handed "scoop"technique).
E.Scalpel blades shall be removed from the handle using clamped forceps and placed in the
appropriate sharps container bytheperson using that item.
F.Knives andothersharps necessary for evidence will at all times remain inan approved,
properly labeled sharps container.
G.Appropriate protective gloves will bewornat all times when handling any sharps or knives
possibly contaminated byblood or GPIM.
H.Atno time will any officer reach intoa sharps container to retrieve any item.All such
removal will be accomplished with tongs,pliers,or other mechanical tool.
4.SHARPS AND DISPOSABLE ITEMS
Public Works
The following sharp instruments or disposable sharpsare frequently encountered by employees in
the Public Works Department:
1.Hypodermic needles
2.Syringes
3.Knives
4. RazorBlades
5. Blood stained brokenglass
6. Broomsusedin street sweeping
7.Medical waste
8. Anyandallsewagerelated materials
Subsequent to recoveryor use,potentially contaminated sharp instruments and/or disposable
sharps shall be disposed ofinthe following manner:
A.Allsuchsharpitems shall beplacedina leakproof,rigid,puncture-resistant,break-
resistant container which is conspicuously labeled and which islocatedinall vehicles,first
aid station,andatthe frontdeskofthe Lloyd Taubeneck building.
B. Theperson recovering/receiving sharpa instrument oritem shall be responsible for its
proper disposal assoon as feasible.In no instance will any employee leave anysuchsharp
instrument at anywork stationor inany vehicle beyond the end of the employee's shift
without notifying his/her supervisor.
C.Needles shall not be recapped,purposely bentor broken,or removed from disposable
syringes.(If recapping or removal is necessary,it mustbe accomplished by using a
mechanical device or a one-handed "scoop"technique).
D.Scalpel blades shall beremoved from the handle using clamped forceps and placed inthe
appropriate sharpscontainerbythe person using that item.
E.Knives andothersharps necessary for evidence will at alltimes remain inan approved,
properly labeled sharps container.
F.Appropriate protective gloves will bewornat all times when handling any sharps or knives
possibly contaminated bybloodor OPIM.
G. At notime will any employee reachintoa sharps container to retrieve any item.All such
removal will be accomplishedwith tongs,pliers,or other mechanical tool.
B.
4.SHARPS AND DISPOSABLE ITEMS
Park/Golf Department
The following sharp instruments or disposable sharps are frequently encountered by employees of
thePark/GolfDepartment:
1.Hypodermic needles
2.Syringes
3.Knives
4. Razor Blades
5. Blood stained brokenglass
Subsequent to recovery or use,potentially contaminated sharp instruments and/or disposable
sharps shall be disposed ofinthe following manner:
A.All suchsharpitems shall be placed ina leakproof,rigid,puncture-resistant,break-
resistant container which is conspicuously labeled and which is located in all vehicles,
riding mowers,off-road vehicles,thefront deskatthePark Office,Caretakers home,Pro
Shop,andGolf Maintenance Shop.
Theperson recovering/receiving sharpa instrument or item shall be responsible for its
proper disposal assoonas feasible.In no instance will any employee leaveanysuch sharp
instrument at anywork stationor inany vehicle beyond the endofthe employee's shift
without notifYing his/her supervisor.
C.Needles shall not be recapped,purposely bent or broken,or removed from disposable
syringes.(If recapping or removal is necessary,itmustbe accomplished by using a
mechanical device or a one-handed "scoop"technique).
D.Scalpel blades shall be removed from the handle using clamped forceps and placed inthe
appropriate sharps container bythe person using that item.
E.Knives andother sharps necessary for evidence will at all times remain inan approved,
properly labeled sharps container.
F.Appropriate protective gloves will bewornat all times when handling anysharpsor knives
possibly contaminated bybloodor OPIM.
G. Atnotime will any employee reach into a sharps container to retrieve any item.All such
removal will be accomplished withtongs,pliers,or other mechanical tool.
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4.SHARPS AND DISPOSABLE ITEMS
ExecutivelFinance/Planning/Court Departments
Subsequent to recovery oruse,potentially contaminated sharp instruments and/or disposable
sharps shall be disposed ofinthe following manner:
A.All such sharp items shall be placed ina leakproof,rigid,puncture-resistant,break-
resistant container which is conspicuously labeled and which is located in the janitor's
closet.
B.The person recovering/receiving sharp a instrument or item shall be responsible forits
proper disposal assoonas feasible.Inno instance will any employee leave any such sharp
instrument at any work station orin any vehicle beyond the end ofthe employee's shift
without notifYing hislher supervisor.
C.Needles shall not be recapped,purposely bent or broken,or removed from disposable
syringes.(If recapping or removal is necessary,it must be accomplished by using a
mechanical device or a one-handed "scoop"technique).
D.Scalpel blades shall be removed from the handle using clamped forceps and placed inthe
appropriate sharps container bythe person using that item.
E.Knives and other sharps necessary for evidence will at all times remain inan approved,
properly labeled sharps container.
F.Appropriate protective gloves will be worn at all times when handling any sharps or knives
possibly contaminated by blood or GPIM.
G.Atno time will any employee reach intoa sharps container to retrieve any item.All such
removal will be accomplished with tongs,pliers,or other mechanical tool.
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5.LINENS AND LAUNDRY
Police Department
All employees who handle or have contact with contaminated linen shall wear gloves.
The following linen items are used/worn in this office and may be exposed to blood or body fluids
inthe performance of duties by officers:
A.Uniform shirts,pants,coats,ties,hats,jumpsuits
B.Ballistic vests
C.Clothing otherthan uniforms
Employees whose clothing or equipment becomes contaminated during the course of duties
should remove the clothing or equipment atthe earliest possible convenience.
Contaminated linen shall be handled as little as possible with a minimum of agitation.
Contaminated linen shall be bagged atthe location where itis recovered/received and shall notbe
sorted or rinsed on location.For officer convenience,such receptacles will be located adjacent to
showers in locker rooms.
Contaminated linen shall be placed ina red,leakproof bag which shall be marked "Bio-Hazard"to
indicate the potential infectious status ofits contents.Should outside contamination ofthebag
occur,double bagging shall be required.
The Marysville Police Department shall be responsible for transport,laundering,and disinfection
oflinen items.
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5.LINENS AND LAUNDRY
Public WorkslPark/GolfDepartment
All employees who handle or have contact with contaminated linen shall wear gloves.
The following linen items are used/worn inthis department and may be exposed to blood orbody
fluids inthe performance of duties bythe employees:
A.Uniform shirts,pants,coats,hats,coveralls,jumpsuits.
B.Clothing otherthan uniforms
Employees whose clothing or equipment become contaminated during the course of duties should
remove the clothing or equipment atthe earliest possible convenience.
Contaminated linen shall be handled as little as possible with a minimum of agitation.
Contaminated linen shall be bagged at the location where it is recovered/received and shall notbe
sorted or rinsed on location.
For Public Works employees'convenience,such receptacles will be located in locker
rooms,changing areas,next to soiled laundry pick-up.
For Parks Department employees'convenience,receptacles will be located next to
normal laundry dropoff bins onthe caretaker's porch.
ForGolfDepartment employees'convenience,receptacles will be located under the
stairs atthe maintenance shop next to normal laundry dropoff bins.
Contaminated linen shall be placed inared,leakproof bag which shall be marked "Bio-Hazard"to
indicate the potential infectious statusofits contents.Should outside contamination ofthebag
occur,double bagging shall be required.
The City's contracted laundry service shall be responsible for transport,laundering,and
disinfection of linen items.
5.LINENS AND LAUNDRY
ExecutivelFinance,PlanningIBuilding,Court
All employees who handle or have contact with contaminated linen shall wear gloves.
Contaminated linen shall be placed inared,leakproof bag which shall be marked "Bio-Hazard"to
indicate the potential infectious status ofits contents.Should outside contamination ofthebag
occur,double bagging shall be required.
The City's contracted laundry service shall be responsible for transport,laundering,and
disinfection of linen items.
6.DISPOSABLE EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL
Disposable gloves and other disposable personal protective equipment found in Infection Control
Kits,(located in all City vehicles,including patrol vehicles,the Police lab,Marysville Treatment
Lab,inthejail booking area,and in all reception areas.)do come in contact with blood or body
fluids and could potentially expose employees to HIVIHBV.
The above referenced non-sharp disposable equipment and/or material shall be segregated and
disposed ofina leak proof plastic bag.Said bags will be located in:
Police -
Public Works-
Parks -
Golf-
Court -
Planning -
Finance!
Executive -
The Police lab,all police vehicles,inthejail booking area;
Wastewater treatment plant lab,First Aid medical station in shop,
all vehicles,Lloyd Taubeneck building employee restooms and
locker rooms.
In the workshop next to the sink.
In trucks.
Under the steps inthe maintenance shop.
In trucks.
In thejail booking area.
At City Hall inthe Janitor's closet
Transport and disposal ofthe above referenced items shall be carried out as outlined inthe
housekeeping section of these policies and procedures.
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7.REUSABLE EQUIPMENT
Police Department
The following reusable equipment is used inthis office anddoes come in direct contact with blood
orotherbody fluids and could potentially expose officers to IDVIHBV:
A.Handcuffs
B. Leg irons
C. Night sticks or extension batons
D.Flashlights
E. Patrol vehicles and associated equipment
F.Lab aprons
Reusable equipment shall be scrubbed to remove all debris from surfaces immediately following
contamination bythe person using said equipment.
All said equipment will be sterilized using cold sterile solutions prepared to appropriate dilution as
recommended for control ofHBV.
Contaminated clothing item(s)will be handled as defined in section 5ofthis policy.
7.REUSABLE EQUIPMENT
Public Works Department
The following reusable equipment is used inthe Public Works Department and does come in
direct contact with blood orother body fluids and could potentially expose employees to
HIVIHBV:
A.Solid Waste vehicles and associated equipment.
B.All hand and power tools used in maintenance of all jobsas assigned daily;inthe
maintenance of all equipment and vehicles;and during all construction projects.
C.Wastewater treatment plant equipment such as forceps,gloves,lab glassware,sponges and
any other associated items.
Reusable equipment shall be scrubbed to remove all debris from surfaces immediately following
contamination bythe person using said equipment.
All said equipment will be sterilized using cold sterile solutions prepared to appropriate dilution as
recommended for control ofHBV.
Contaminated item(s)will be handled as defined in section 5of this policy.
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7.REUSABLE EQUIPMENT
Park Department
The following reusable equipment is used in the Park/Golf Department and does come in direct
contact with blood orotherbody fluids and could potentially expose employees to HIVIHBV:
A.Reusable Gloves.
B.All hand and power toolsusedin maintenance of all jobsas assigned daily;in the
maintenance of all equipment and vehicles;and during construction projects.
Reusable equipment shall be scrubbed to remove all debris from surfaces immediately following
contamination bythe person using said equipment.
All said equipment will be sterilized using cold sterile solutions prepared to appropriate dilution as
recommended for control ofHBV.
Contaminated item(s)will be handled as defined in section 5ofthis policy.
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8. HAND WASHING
All employees having direct contact with blood or O.P.I.M.shall wash hands using warm water
andsoap before,when anticipated,butalwaysafter contact with blood or O.P.I.M.If such facili-
tiesare unavailable,alcohol foams or antiseptic towelettes may be used.(Found in infection
control kits.)
Employees shall immediately remove and dispose of gloves in appropriate segregated waste
receptacles located inthe:
Police-
Public Works -
Parks -
Golf-
Court -
Planning -
Executive!
Finance -
Police laband/orjail booking area.
Wastewater Treatment plant lab,First Aid Medical station in shop,
all vehicles,Taubeneck Building employee restrooms and locker
rooms.
In the workshop nextto the sink.
Under thestepsinthe maintenance shop.In trucks.
Employee restroom.
Employee restroom.
Thewaste receptacle in the janitor's closet.
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Where exposure may occurinorderto prevent contamination from spreading to otherwork
areas.
Employees shall immediately and thoroughly wash hands and other exposed skin surfaces after
removal of gloves using warm waterand soap.The City ofMllIYsville encourages all employees
to regularly washtheir hands asa means of controlling the spread of infectious diseases.
These procedures shall also be followed after removal ofother personal protective equipment
following accidental exposure to blood or body fluids.
Reusable personal protective equipment as listed above in section 7 shall be rinsed and sterilized
perthe recommendations setforthbythe manufacturer.
9.PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Police Department
The Marysville Police Department shall provide and maintain,ina sanitary and reliable condition,
necessary personal protective equipment which is relevant to the procedures andjob functions of
the various Marysville Police Department officers.Officers are required to use appropriate
protective equipment forthetasktheyare performing,except inthose extraordinary
circumstances whensuchuse would,inthe officer's professional judgement,prevent the service
from being provided.Insuch cases the incident shall be investigated and documented in orderto
determine if changes canbe instituted to prevent such occurrences.
Theuseofglovesis indicated andmust be worn:
A.For all emergency response care which involves potential exposure to blood orbody
fluids,particularly ifthe officer hascuts,abraded skin,chapped hands,dermatitis,hang
nails,or other non-intact skin.
B.During all decontamination procedures involving clean upofbloodor body fluids.
C.During the collection and processing of all potentially contaminated evidentiary items
bothat the crime scene andinthe Marysville Police Department lab area.
D.When scrubbing equipment contaminated withbloodor body fluids priorto sterilization.
Gloves shall be of appropriate quality and material and shall comply withthe standards of safety
forthe procedure performed.The Marysville Police Department shall supply a sufficient quantity
of gloves of appropriate size for each officer.Hypo-allergenic gloves,glove liners,powderless
gloves or similar alternatives will be made available to those officers whoare allergic to the gloves
normally provided.Gloves shall be single-use and shall be disposed of immediately following
each contaminant contact or procedure.
Masks and eyeprotectorsareto be available andare required to beusedwhen contamination of
mucosal membranes (eye,nose,or mouth)withbody fluids is likely to occur.
Resuscitation equipment is provided to minimize theneedfor mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and
shall be easily accessible inthe event resuscitation is necessary.Mouth suctioning ofbloodor
other potentially infectious material is prohibited.
All contaminated personal protective equipment mustbe removedfrom vehicles or work stations,
cleaned or disposed of inthe appropriate areaor container prior to leaving thework area.New
or cleaned personal protective equipment will alsobe installed to replace contaminated
equipment.This will be the responsibility ofthe officer who used the equipment.Failure to
replace/restock used materials will make the officer(s)subject to disciplinary action.
9.PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Public Works Department,Park/Golf,Executive/Finance,Court,Planning
The Cityof Marysville shall provide and maintain,ina sanitary and reliable condition,necessary
personal protective equipment which is relevant to the procedures andjob functions ofthe various
employees.Employees are required to use appropriate protective equipment forthetasktheyare
performing,exceptinthose extraordinary circumstances when suchuse would,inthe employee's
professional judgment,prevent the service from being provided.In such cases the incident shall
be investigated and documented inorderto determine if changes canbe instituted to prevent such
occurrences.
Theuseof gloves is indicated andmustbe worn:
A. For all emergency response care which involves potential exposureto bloodor body
fluids,particularly ifthe employee hascuts,abraded skin,chapped hands,dermatitis,or
other non-intact skin.
B. Duringall decontamination procedures involving clean up of bloodor body fluids.
C. When scrubbing equipment contaminated with blood or body fluids priorto sterilization.
Gloves shall beof appropriate quality and material and shall comply withthe standards ofsafety
for the procedure performed.TheCity of Marysville shall supply a sufficient quantity ofglovesof
appropriate sizefor each employee.Hypo-allergenic gloves,glove liners.powderless gloves or
similar alternatives will bemade available to those employees whoare allergic to the gloves
normally provided.Gloves shall be single-use and shall be disposed of immediately following
each contaminant contactor procedure.
Masksandeyeprotectors areto be available andare required to beused when contamination of
mucosal membranes (eye,nose,or mouth)withbody fluids is likely to occur.
Resuscitation equipment is provided to minimize the need for mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and
shall be easily accessible intheevent resuscitation is necessary.Mouth suctioning of bloodor
other potentially infectious material is prohibited.
All contaminated personal protective equipment mustbe removed from vehicles or work stations,
cleaned or disposed of inthe appropriate areaor container priorto leaving thework area.New
or cleaned personal protective equipment will alsobe installed to replace contaminated
equipment,This will be theresponsibility of the employee who usedthe equipment,Failure to
replace/restock used materials will makethe employee (s)subject to disciplinary action.
10.HOUSEKEEPING
General Policies:
A cleaning schedule for equipment/or areas will be established and maintained.The following
guidelines will be followed until such time as procedures or policies require an appropriate
update.(see Appendix A-4)
All equipment andwork surfaces shall be cleaned as soonas practical after any contamination by
blood or other potentially infectious material.In no circumstances will thisbe left forother
officers/employees to do. It isthe responsibility ofthe officer/employee who contaminated the
area.
Protective coverings usedto cover equipment areto be removed,cleaned or replaced as soonas
feasible after being contaminated.
All bins,cans,or other receptacles which will be reused and which may be contaminated areto be
emptied,cleaned and decontaminated at theendofeachwork shift.
Broken glass which maybe contaminated isnotto be picked upby hand,but cleaned upor picked
upby using a broomanddustpan,tongs,or forceps.
Reusable sharps are,after use, to be placed in the appropriate labeled container.
Officers/Employees shall not reach intosuch containers withtheir hands;but must place and
retrieve used,and presumably contaminated,sharps withtongsor forceps.
Regulated waste (disposable sharps)
Contaminated sharps shall be discarded immediately aftertheyare located or used,or as soonas
feasible,in appropriate containers.This presumes thatthereisno compelling need to retain the
item for evidentiary purposes.Appropriate containers whether for disposal or evidence are
described as follows:
A.Closable
B. Puncture resistant
C. Leak-proofon sides and bottoms
D.Appropriately labeled (see labeling section)
E.Maintained upright
F.Emptied or replaced daily or whenever 2/3 full,except evidence containers
When moving containers containing contaminated sharps,care should betakento assure the
container is closed to prevent spillage or protrusion of contents.
Inthe event ofleakage or protrusion,the container isto be placed in a secondary container which
must also be closable,puncture resistant,and leak-proof.
Other Regulated Waste
Other regulated waste includes liquid or semi-liquid bloodor other infectious materials;
contaminated items that would release blood or other potentially infectious materials in a liquid or
semi-liquid stateif compressed;items thatarecakedwith dried blood or other potentially
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infectious materials andare capable of releasing these materials during handling;contaminated
sharps;and pathological and microbiological wastes containing blood orother potentially
infectious materials.
Such regulated wastemustbe placed inthe appropriate,labeled containers.Containers must meet
the following specifications:
A.Closable
B.Able to prevent leakage during handling,storage,or transport
C.Appropriately labeled
Containers mustbe closed priorto removal to prevent leaks.If outside contamination ofa
container occurs,the container isto be placed ina secondary container which is also closable,
able to prevent leakage,and appropriately labeled.
11.DISPOSAL OF REGULATED WASTE
Attheendof each day,regulated waste shall be removed from vehicles and otherwork areas and
placed inan appropriate waste receptacle lined witha red,leak-proof plastic bag,and stored in
the appropriate location for pick-up and disposal byan outside contractor retained bythe City of
Marysville or Snohomish County Health District.Such independent contractors will be
responsible forthe training of their employees regarding the identification,segregation,and
disposal of infectious waste.
12.SIGNS AND LABELING
Warning labels shall be affixed to all containers of regulated waste,laundry,sharps containers,
disposable personal protection equipment,refrigerators,or freezers containing blood or other
potentially infectious material,and containers used to storeor transport blood or potentially
infectious materials.
Warning labels will include the following symbol and will be florescent orange or orange-red,or
predominantly so,with lettering and symbol ina contrasting color.
(seeCH 296-62 WAC Part J,page 17 attached as Appendix A-7)
Warning labels will be affixed to containers by string,wireor adhesive inorderto prevent their
unintentional removal.
Note: Red containers.may be substituted for labels.
Red bags willbe used for contaminated laundry and non-sharp regulated waste.
13.EDUCA nON AND TRAINING OF EMPLOYEES
All employees whosejob functions involve theriskof exposure to blood or body fluids shall
receive appropriate education and training priorto the commencement oftheir duties and annually
thereafter.Such education and training shall,at a minimum,include:
A.Acopy of the regulation and an explanation ofits contents.
B. A general explanation ofthe epidemiology and symptoms of blood borne diseases.
C.An explanation ofthe modes of transmission of blood borne pathogens.
D.An explanation of each department's exposure control plan and means by which the
employee can obtain a copyofthe written plan.
E.An explanation ofthe appropriate methods for recognizing tasks and other activities that
may involve exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials.
F.An explanation oftheuse and limitations of methods that will prevent or reduce exposure,
including work practices and personal protective equipment.
G.Information onthe types,proper use,location,removal,handling,decontamination and
disposal of personal protective equipment.
H.An explanation ofthe basis for selecting personal protective equipment.
I.Information onthe Hepatitis B vaccine including information onits efficacy,safety,
method of admin-istration,benefits of being vaccinated,andthatthe vaccine will be
offered freeof charge.
J.Information onthe appropriate actions to takeand persons to contact inan emergency
involving bloodor other potentially infectious materials.
K.An explanation ofthe procedures to follow ifan expo-sure incident occurs,including the
method of reporting the incident and the medical follow-up that will be made available.
L.Information onthe post-exposure evaluation and follow-up thatthe employer is required
to provide.
M.An explanation ofthe signs and labels and/or color-coding usedbythe employer.
N.An opportunity for interactive questions and answers with the persons conducting the
training sessions.
Records of training sessions will be maintained forthree(3)years.Such records will include:
Additional training will be provided when new tasks or procedures involving potential exposure
are instituted.
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B.
Thedate of training.
A summary of the content of training.
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c.The names and qualifications ofperson(s)conducting the training session.
D. The names andjob titles of all persons attending the training session.
(Bloodbome Pathogens Training Sessions form,Appendix A-5)
Training records will be made available to employers,their representatives,and appropriate
government representatives.
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14.MEDICAL RECORDS
A medical recordforeach employee whoseduties include potential occupational exposure will be
maintained bythe Cityof Marysville.Theserecords will include:
A.The name and social security number of the employee.
B. Acopy of the employee's HBV vaccination status including thedatesof vaccination and
any medical records regarding the employee's ability to receive the vaccination.
C. Acopy of all opinions,examinations,testing,and follow-up involving post-exposure
incidents.
D. Acopyofany information provided to anyother healthcare professional regarding
possible exposure.
Suchrecords will be kept confidential and will notbe disclosed to any person,except as required
bylaw,withoutthe express written consent of the employee.Such records will be maintained for
thirty (30)years beyond the duration ofthe employment.
In the event the Cityof Marysville ceasesto do business andthereisno successor employer to
transferthe recordsto, theCity of Marysville will notify the Department of Laborand Industries
at leastthree(3)months priorto the disposal,and will transfer themto the Department if
requested to do so.
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15.PROCEDURES IN THE EVENT OF PERSONAL EXPOSURE
All employees are required to use the followingprocedures in the event of exposure to possibly
infectious blood or bodyfluids:
A.Needle Stick/Cut: Milk the exposure to express blood and cleanthe wound vigorously
with soap and water for at least 10-15 seconds using friction.
B. Mucosal Splash: For a mucosal splashto eyes, nose, or mouth, flushor rinse with saline
or water. For a mucosal splash to the skin or contamination of open wound, wash with
soap and water. Shower and change clothes if necessary.
C. Blood Splash/contact:For blood splash to mucosal tissues follow mucosal splash
guideline above. For blood splash or contact to chapped, abraded, cut or broken skin,
wash with soap and water and again remove contaminated clothing as soon as possible.
D. For any other contact with blood or body fluidsto skin surfaces, wash with soap and
water immediatelyor antiseptic wipes when wash facilitiesare not available.Remove
contaminated clothing,shower and if continued contamination is anticipated, put on
appropriate personal protective equipment.
E. Reporting: Report allneedle sticks, mucosal splashes, and contamination of open wounds
with blood and/or body fluids to your immediatesenior supervisor.
Appendix A-I
CONFIDENTIAL
VACCINATION DECLINATION FORM
DATE:----------
EMPLOYEE NAME:_
EMPLOYEE SOCIAL SECURlTY NUMBER _
I understand that dueto my occupational exposure to bloodor oth~rotential
infectious materials I maybe atnsk of acqwring Hepatitis B virus V)infection.
I have been giventhe opportunity to be vaccinated with Hepatitis vaccine,atno
charge to myself.However,I decline the Hepatitis B vaccination atthis time.I
understand thatby declining this vaccine I continue to be atrisk of acquiring
Hepatitis B, a senous disease.If,inthe future,I continue to have occupational
exposure to bloodorother potentially infectious materials and I wantto be
vaccinated with hepatitis B vaccine,I can receive the vaccination series atno charge
to me.
Employee Signature
Supervisor
Department Head
City Administrator
Date
Date
Date
Date
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Return Original to Personnel Department for Employee's permanent medical record me.
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Appendix A-2
EXPOSURE INCIDENT INVESTIGATION FORM
Date ofIncident:Time ofIncident:_
Location:_
Department:_
Job Title of Employee Involved:_
Potentially Infectious Materials Involved:
Type:Source:_
Circumstances:(Work being performed,etc.):_
How Incident was caused (accident,equipment malfunction,etc.):
Personal Protective Equipment being used:_
Actions taken (decontamination,clean-up,reporting,etc):__
Recommendations for avoiding repetition:_
cc:Department Head
City Safety Officer
Personnel Department {Original}
Appendix A-3
CONFIDENTIAL
POST-EXPOSURE EVALUATION AND FOLLOW-UP
CHECKLIST
The following steps must betaken,and information transmitted,inthecaseofan employee's
exposure to Bloodbome Pathogens:
ACTIVITY
@ Employee furnished with documentation
regarding exposure incident.
COMPLETION
DATE
@ Source individual identified.
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Source individual
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@ Source individual's blood tested and
results given to exposed employee.
@ Exposed employee's blood collected and
tested
@ Appointment arranged for employee with
healthcare professional.
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Professional's Name
Documentation forwarded to healthcare
professional.
Bloodbome Pathogens Standard.
Employee's job description.
Description of Exposure Incident,
including routesof exposure.
Result ofsource individual's
blood testing.
Employee's medical records.
Original to Personnel Department for employee's permanent medical record file.
Appendix A-5
BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS TRAINING SESSION
DATE OF SESSION:_
SESSION SUMMARY (ATTACHED)
INSTRUCTOR (S)QUALIFICATIONS
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EMPLOYEE JOB TITLE
Return completed form to Personnel Department.
City of Marysville
EXPOSURE CONTROL PROGRAM FOR AIRBORNE PATHOGENS
@ City Detention Facility
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The City of Marysville wishes to provide a safe environment for all employees which meets State
and Federal requirements regarding airborne pathogens.As such,all employees oftheCityare
required to familarize themselves with and follow universal precautions.
This program applies to all City of Marysville employees who have the potential of being exposed
to airborne pathogens as defined in OSHA Directive CPL 2.106.
1.Administering of Program
A.The Department Heador his designee is responsible forthe administering ofthis
program.
B.The City is responsible to supply the necessary training and curriculum to all
responsible trainers for administration of this program.
II.TESTING
A.The City will provide access through the County Health Department for consultation
and testing ofany employee concerned about possible exposure to communicable
disease,i.e.,TB,etc.
B. The City requires TB testing ofany employee whohasbeen determined to have the
potential for being exposed.Follow-up TB testing will occur annually or whena
possible exposure has occurred.
IlL TRAINING
A.Employees with potential occupational exposure,will be provided initial training within
ten (10)days of assignment and annually Department-wide.Updated training will be
provided as standards and/or rnethodalogies change.
Employees having minimal exposure potential,will be reveiw the written program ona
annual basis.
B.Employees will be trained to the awareness levels ofandhowto detect symptoms of
airborne pathogens.Training will be conducted bya qualified trainer.
C.Employees will be trained asto theproperuseof Personnel Protective Equipment and
to the Cities,Respiratory Protection Program and howit relates to airborne
pathogens.Training will include proper selection of respirator,fit testing and
maintenance (i.e.HEPA Filter),andthe exposure avoidance tecgniques.
D.Supervisors training shall include record keeping,training requirements and the overall
responsibilities of administering this program.
IV.POTENTIAL EXPOSURE
TheCitydoesnot havethe proper facilities to house people whomaybe determined to have such
infectious airborne pathogens.The following shall bethe process for dealing with those people
once a determination of possible exposure has been made.
A.Contact the Marysville Municipal CourtJudge,requesting possible release of said
person.
B.Arrangements madeforthe immediate transfer to the Snohomish County Jail.
C.Notify the Snohomish County Health District (if possible).
note:If a possibleexposure has been identified all proper precautions and protective
equipment shall be utilized by the employeeto limit potential exposure.
D.Employee will immediately notify their immediate Supervisor of any potential
exposure and notifiaction shall be forwarded to the Personnel Department.
V.ESTABLISHING OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE FOR AIRBORNE PATHOGENS
The City determines the following job classifications as having potential Occupational
Exposure intheirjob duties.
I.Custody Officers
2.Sergeants
3.Police Officers (having direct contact with prisoners)
The City determines the following job classifications of having minimal Occupational Exposure
intheirjob duties.
1.All job classifications falling outside ofthe above referenced positions.
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VI.RECORD KEEPING
A.Training Records shall include dates of session,contents or summary of sessions,names
and qualifications of persons conducting training,names,ID.number,and job titles of
all persons attending training sessions.
All training records shall be maintained forthree(3)years from thedatethe training
occurred.Copies of all training records shall be forwarded to the Personnel
Department
B.Medical Records for each employee whose duties include potential occupational
exposure will be maintained bythe Personnel Department ofthe City.Such records
shall be kept confidential and will not be disclosed to any person,except as required by
law,without the express written consent ofthe employee .
HEARING CONSERVATION
1.PURPOSE
This procedure will ensure that employees who are exposed to noise levels
Greater than 84 decibels are provided with protective equipment,engineering
Controls,and educational information to prevent a hearing disability due to
Prolonged exposure to high noise levels.
II.PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMITS
A.Table 12-1 shows the permissible noise exposure limits as set by OSHA and the
State of Washington.
Table 12-1
PERMISSIBLE NOISE EXPOSURES
DURATION PER
DAY,HOURS
16
8
6
4
3
2
1-1/2
I
3/4
1/2
1/4 or less
SOUND LEVEL dBA
SLOW RESPONSE
85
90
92
95
97
100
102
105
107
110
115
B. The permissible exposure limits refer to sound pressure levels that represent conditions
Under which is believed that nearly all workers may be repeatedly exposed without
Adverse effect on their ability to hear and understand normal speech.
C.When an employees duration per day has reached 50%of that listed in Table 12-1, then
that employee will be part of the Hearing Conservation Program.
D. No employee should be exposed to impulsive or impact noise in excess of 140 dBA peak
sound pressure level.
E.Continued exposure to loud noises may result in permanent impairment to hearing which
may impact upon the work efficiency of an employee or result in a physical disability
recognized under State and Federal laws. This disability can be prevented in most cases.
Permanent hearing loss is frequently not recognized by the individual because it affects
hearing of sounds higher in frequency than necessary in speech communication.
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IlL REQUIREMENTS
A.Allemployees that are part of the Hearing Conservation Program will:
1. Receive an annual audiogram.
2. Receive annual training as outlined in Section VII.
B. The City Safety Officer will:
1.Monitor work sites for noise hazards upon request from the Supervisor.
2.Provide a method of annual training for all employees in the Hearing
Conservation
Program.
3. Assist Supervisors in developing solutions to noise hazard problems.
C.Supervisors will:
I. Inform the City Safety Officer inwriting of any noise hazards that may require
Monitoring.
2. Ensure all provisions ofthis procedure are adhered to.
IV. MONITORING
A.When reasonable information indicated that an employee's exposure may equal or
exceed an 8-hou time-weighed average of 85 dBA, the Supervisor shallsend a
written request for monitoring to the City Safety Officer.
B. The City Safety Officerwill monitor the requested area and/or personnel involved.
C. After monitoring, ifthe noise exposure equals or exceeds that referenced in Table
12-1, the supervisor of the affected employee will be notified of the results, and the
supervisor willnotify the employee of the results. The employee and/or job
identified will be included in the Hearing Conservation Program. The supervisor will
then schedule audiometric tests for the involved employees.
D. Prior to fillinganyjob vacancy, by new hire or transfer,in a classification covered by
the hearing conservation program, the person will be given an audiometric test. The
purpose of this test isto establish a baseline level of hearing and to determine if the
person has any medicalproblem that would be aggravated by the use of hearing
protectors.
E. Any affected employee or their representative may be provided with an opportunity
to observe any measurements of employee noise exposure.
F. Whenever employee noise esposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighed
average of 90 dBA, feasible administrative or engineering controls shallbe
implemented by the supervisor, with assistance from the City Safety Officer.
G. Whenever engineering methods cannot reduce noise to safe levels or employees
cannot be excluded from noisy areas, allemployees exposed to loud noise will be
required to wear personal protective devices designed to attenuate the ambient noise
in the ear. These devices are two types:(1)ear plugs and (2) aural protectors (ear
muffs). Supervisors must ensure that employees wear this protective equipment
whenever these employees are exposed to potentially hazardous noise levels.
V.AUDIOMETRIC TESTING
A.All employees whose exposures equal or exceed and8-hour time-weighed averageof 85
decibels will havean audiometric test.
B.NOTE:Supervisors mayelectto have audiograms completed for employees not
addressed bythis procedure.
C. A company approved bythe City Safety Officer will perform audiometric testsin
accordance withthis policy.All audiometric test results will be given to and maintained
bythe CitySafety Officer.
D.All employees or workgroups identified to comeunderthe Hearing conservation
Program will betested within 90 days ofbeing identified,and annually thereafterforas
longas the employee is qualified.All persons transferring to or hiring intojobs covered
bythisprogram will be given an audiometric test priorto filling the vacancy.
E.Evaluation:
1. Eachemployee's annual audiogram shall e comparedto that employee's baseline
audiogram to determine ifa standard threshold shifthas occurred.This
comparison maybemadebya certified audiometric technician.
2.If the annual audiogram indicates that an employee has suffered a standard
threshold shift,they will be retested within 30 daysandthe results of the retest·
willbe considered as the annual audiogram.
3.An audiologist,otolaryngologist or other qualified physician shall review
audiograms which indicate a standard threshold shiftto determine whetherthere
is aneedfor further evaluation.
The employee is fitted with hearing protects,trained intheiruse
andcare,andbe required to usethem.
An employee already using hearing protectors shall be refitted and(2)
If a comparison ofthe annual audiogram to the baseline audiogram
indicates a significant threshold shift,the City Safety Officer will ensure
that the following stepsare taken:
Inform the employee and his /her supervisor and/or manager in writing
within 21 days ofthe determination.
Referthe employee fora clinical audiological evaluation or an otological
examination,as appropriate,if additional testingis necessary or iftheCity
Safety Officer suspects that a medical pathology ofthe ear iscausedor
aggravated bythe wearing of hearing protectors.
Inform the employee of the need for anotological examination ifa
medical pathology of the .
Upon notification bythe City Safety Officer,the supervisor and/or
manager ofthe affected employee will ensurethatthe following stepsare
taken:
(1)
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c)
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retrained in the use of hearing protectors offering greater
attenuation ifnecessary.
2.If an employee continues to have a significant threshold shift,as determined from
previous audiometric tests, the manager and/or department head willbe notified.
A reasonable attempt willbe madeto place the employeein ajob where he/she is
qualified, and the noise exposure does not exceed and 8-hour time-weighed
average of 85 decibels.
V.HEARING PROTECTORS
A.Supervisors shall make hearing protectors available to allemployees exposed to a time-
weighed average of 85 dBA or greater at no cost to the employees. Hearing protectors
shallbe replaced as necessary.
B. Supervisors shall ensure that hearing protectors are worn:
I. by any employeewho is exposed to an 8-hour time-weighed average of 85 dBA
or greater; or
2. by any employee who is exposed to noise above 115 dBA; or
3. by any employee who is exposed to any impulsive or impact noisemeasure at or
above 140 dBA peak using an impulsesound levelmeter set to eitherthe linear
or C-scale.
C. Employees shall be given the opportunity to select their hearing protectors from at least
two different types (i.e. molded,self-molded.Or ear muffs).
v.T TRAINING
A.Employees exposed to noise at or above a time-weighed average of 85 dBA will be
trained at least annuallyby the City SafetyOfficer,inthe followingitems:
1. The effects of noise on hearing.
2. The purpose of hearingprotectors, the advantages, disadvantages, and
attenuation of various types, and ins5reutions on selection,fitting,use, and care.
3. The purpose of audiometrictesting, and an explanation of the test procedures.
4.Attendance records of Hearing conservation training will be retainedby the City
Safety Officer.
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CiTY OF MARYSVILLE
Public Works Department
EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
The following action plan has been developed to educate employees
within the Public Works Department with proper procedures in the
event of fire or other emergencies. It is the policy of the City of
Marysville that new employees be trained in this program immediately
upon the first day of employment.
Thereafter, the Public Works Department will review and update the
.program with its employees annually.
In the event of fire or other emergencies, it is important that the proper
. authorities be notified. The Public Works Department has designated
certain employees responsible for dialing 911.The following priority
list of employees will be responsible for contacting 911:
A. Switch Board Operator
.B. Mechanic
C. Division Supervisors
These employees are the individuals most likely to be near a
telephone at the time of an emergency.Telephones are located in the
Public Works Building, Maintenance Building,Waste Water Treatment
Plant, and various City vehicles.
The following information is needed for 911 to respond to the
emergency:
A. Your name, business name, address and telephone number;
B. Type of emergency: fire, accident,medical,etc.
Street address and telephone number information is listed next to all
telephones.
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Once you have provided the basic information needed, stay on the
telephone. Dispatchers may want to get more information about the
exact nature of the emergency.In any case, stay on the phone until
the dispatcher hangs-up or if staying on the phone affects your safety.
If the telephones in are unsafe to use, because of the nature of the
emergency, the nearest telephones are located at the nearest other
building or various City vehicles.
12.ESCAPE··.PROCEDURESANDROUTESU!
In the event of a fire or other emergency that affects the three Public
Works Buildings referenced,employees are to evacuate the building
in a orderly manner. In most cases,you will have more than one
option in determining an escape route.A floor plan of the building is
attached to this policy.
It shows all exits from the building and escape routes from all areas of
the structure.
Once you have evacuated the bUilding,all employees are to meet at
the Public Works sign I flag pole. Once there, a head count will be
conducted by the Confidential Secretary or Public Works Secretary to
determine if all employees are accounted for.
If an employee is unaccounted for, it will be determined if that person
is somewhere else and not affected bythe emergency.
The only employees who should remain behind in an emergency
would be persons designated in the following: calling 911, medical
and firefighting duties. The only time that employees remain behind
for these duties would be if it is safe to do so. Once their duties are
completed,they will be instructedto evacuate to the meeting place.
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15.RESCUE AND MEDICALDUTIES ..
The use of fire extinguishers to fight fires are to be used only if it can
be determined that it will be safe and effective.Use these common
sensetips to help you make that determination.
A.Size of the fire:Fight the fire only if it is relatively small in nature
and is isolated.You should never attempt to fighta fire thathasfully
engulfed a room or structure.Fighting smaller fires not isolated in one
location is not recommended.
B.Location of fire extinguisher and escape routes:If you haveto give
up your escape routes to get to thefire extinguisher or fightthe fire,do
.notfightthe fire.
C.Ventilation:Fight fires only in well ventilated areas.If smoke is
intense in the area of the fire,do notenterthe area.
D.Fires nearfuels and chemicals:Donotfighta fire that is near fuels,
such as gasoline or other flammables.These types of fires are very
dangerous and can flash or explode quickly.Fires involving chemicals
can explode and giveofftoxic fumes.
The following personnel are designated to respond to firefighting and/
or medical duties. This list is in priority order:
A.Mechanic / Assist.Mechanic
B.All Personnel who are properly trained in first-aid,CPR and use of
fire extinguishers.
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16.ALARM SYSTEMS .••.........
The Public Works facilities has an alarm systems currently to alert
employees and fire dispatch to an emergency such as fire. The Public
Works Department uses car radios to conduct regular business.Two-
way communications will be utilized in the eventof an emergency.The
person with information about an emergency will contact all other
personnelas to the scope of the emergency. Once that information is
transmitted to personnel, all other non-emergency radio contact will
cease until the crisis ends. The radio system will then be utilized in all
ways possible to aid in the emergency situation.
Training for the proper use of fire extinguishers will be conducted on
the employees first day of employment and will be reviewed and
updated annually. An in-house check will be conducted annually to
determine if the departments fire extinguishers are fully charged and in
properworking order.
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The Division Supervisor or Safety Representative for the Public Works
Departmentwill be providing instruction to the employees of the Public
Works Department.
The Division Supervisor is the person responsible in ensuring that this
training take place. You may also contact the Public Works
Superintendent for further information on the Emergency Action Plan
or any other safety concerns.
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1.Accidents and Injuries:In the event of an accident or injury involving
laboratory personnel,administer first aid if necessary and call 911 if needed. The
First Aid kit is located on the wall by the Southeast exit door in the laboratory,
(see map below).Remember to report all accidents and injuries to your
supervisor immediately.
2.Fires:In case of a fire, an extinguisher is locatedby the Southwest exit door
(see map below). If the fire is small scale, use the extinguishers provided to
ex1inguish the fire.Always face the fire with your back towards your escape route
when using fire extinguishers,For larger scale fires, evacuate the building
immediately and call 911.
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evacuated,use the exit door closest to you at the time of evacuation. There are
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CITY OF MARYSVILLE
Police Department
EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
The following action plan has been developed to educate employees within the Police
Department with proper procedures in the event of fire or.other emergencies.It isthe policy of
the City of Marysville that new employees be trained in this program immediately upon the first
day of employment.
Thereafter,the Police Department will review and update the program with its employees
annually.
I.EMERGENCY RESPONSE (9-1-1)
In the event of fire or other emergencies, it is important that the proper authorities be notified.
The Police Department has designated certain employees responsible for dialing 9-1-1. The
following priority list of employees will be responsible for contacting 9-1-1:
A. Switch Board Operator
B.Division Supervisors
C. On scene employee
These employees are the individuals most likely to be near a telephone at the time of an
emergency.Telephones are located in any work station, the office and various City vehicles.
The following information is needed for 9-1-1 to respond to the emergency:
A.Your name, business name, address and telephone number;
B. Type of emergency: fire, accident, medical, etc.
Street address and telephone number information is listed next to all telephones.
Once you have provided the basic information needed, stay on the telephone.Dispatchers may
want to get more information about the exact nature of the emergency.In any case, stay on the
phone until the dispatcher hangs-up or if staying on the phone affects your safety.
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If the telephones in are unsafe to use, because of the nature of the emergency,the nearest
telephones are located at the nearest other building or various City vehicles.
2.ESCAPE PROCEDURES ANDROUTES
In the event of a fire or other emergency that affect the Public Safety Building referenced,
employees are to evacuate the building in a orderly manner,In most cases,you will have more
than one option in determining an escape route. A floor plan of the building is attached to this
policy.
It shows all exits from the building and escape routes from all areas of the structure.
3.MEETING PLACE/HEAD COUNT
Once you have evacuated the building, all employees are to meet at the flag pole. Once there, a
head count will be conducted by the Confidential Secretary or Police Secretary to determine if all
employees are accounted for.
If an employee is unaccounted for, it will be determined if that person is somewhere else and not
affected by the emergency.
4.EMPLOYEES VVHO REMAIN BEHIND
The only employees who should remain behind in an emergency would be persons designated in
the following:calling 9-1-1, medical and firefighting duties. The only time that employees
remain behind for these duties would be if it is safe to do so. Once their duties are completed
they will be instructed to evacuate to the meeting place.
5.RESCUE AND MEDICAL DUTIES
The use of fire extinguishers to fight fires are to be used only ifit can be determined that it will
be safe and effective.Use these common sense tips to help you make that determination.
A. Size of the fire:Fight the fire only if it is relatively small in nature and is isolated. You
should never attempt to fight a fire that has fully engulfed a room or structure.Fighting smaller
fIres not isolated in one location is not recommended.
B.Location of fire extinguisher and escape routes:If you have to give up your escape routes to
get to the fire extinguisher or fight the fire, do not fight the fire,
C.Ventilation:Fight fires only in well ventilated areas. If smoke is intense in the area of the
fire, do not enter the area.
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D. Fires near fuels and chemicals:Do not fight a fire that is near fuels, such as gasoline or other
flammables.These types of fifes are very dangerous and can flash or explode quickly. Fires
involving chemicals can explode and give off toxic fumes.
The following personnel are designated to respond to firefighting and/or medical duties. This list
is in priority order:
A. On duty Police Officers
B.All personnel who are properly trained in first-aid,CPR and use of fire extinguishers.
6.ALARM SYSTEMS
The Police facilities has an alarm system currently to alert employees and fire dispatch to an
emergency such as fire. The Police Department uses car radios to conduct regular business.
Two-way communications will be utilized in the event of an emergency.The person with
information about an emergency will contact all other personnel as to the scope of the
emergency.'Once that information is transmitted to personnel,all other non-emergency radio
contact will cease until the crisis ends. The radio system will then be utilized in all ways
possible to aid in the emergency situation.
7. FIRE EXTINGillSHER TRAINING
Training for the proper use of fire extinguishers will be conducted on the employees first day of
employment and will be reviewed and updated annually.An in-house check will be conducted
annually to determine if the departments fire extinguishers are fully charged and in proper
working order.
8.TRAINING INSTRUCTOR
The Division Supervisor or Safety Representative for the Police Department will be providing
instruction to the employees of the Police Department.
The Division Supervisor is the person responsible in ensuring that this training take place. You
may also contact the Assistant Police Chief for further information on the Emergency Action
Plan or any other safety concerns.
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(City Hall)
EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
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The following action plan has been developed to educate employees
within the City Hall building in what to do in the event of fire or other
emergency.It is the policy of the City Of Marysville that new
employees be trained in this program immediately upon the first day
of employment.
Thereafter,the Assistant Personnel Director and Assistant to City
Administrator will review and update the program with City Hall
.employees annually.
1.EMERGENCY RESPONSE (911)
In the event of fire or other emergency,it is important that the proper
authorties are notified.City Hall has designated certain employees
responsible for dialing 911. The following priority list of employees
are responsible for contacting 911:
A. City Administrator
B.Assistant to City Administrator/City Clerk
C.Finance Director
D.Receptionist
These employees are the individuals most likely to be near a phone
at the time of an emergency.Phones are located in each office, at
every desk, and in the work room, break room, and vault.
The following information is needed for 911 to respond to the
emergency:
A.Your name,business name,address and telephone number
B.Type of emergency-fire, accident,medical,etc.
Street address and telephone number info is listed next to all phones.
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Once you have provided the basic information needed, stay on the
phone.Dispatchers may want to get more information about the
exact nature of the emergency. In any case, stay on the phone until
the dispacher hangs-up or if staying on the phone affects your safety.
If the telephones in City Hall are unsafe to use,because of the
nature of the emergency,the nearest telephones are located at the
Public Safety Center and Marysville Library.Several City Hall
employees also have cellular phones..
2.ESCAPE PROCEDURES AND ROUTES
.In the event of a fire or other emergency that affects City Hall,
employees are to evacuate the building in a orderly manner. In most
cases, you will have more than one option in determining an escape
route. A floor plan of the building is attached to this program.
It shows all exits from the building and escape routes from all areas
of the structure.
3.MEETING PLACEt HEAD COUNT
Once you have evacuated the building, all employees are to meet at
the utility drop box in the parking lot located to the South of the
building. Once there, a head count will be conducted by the Assistant
Personnel Director and Assistant to City Administrator to determine if
all employees are accounted for. If an employee is unaccounted for,
it will be determined if that person is somewhere off site and not
affected by the emergency.
4.EMPLOYEES WHO REMAIN BEHIND
The only employees who would remain behind in an emergency
would be persons designated in the following;calling 911, medical
and firefighting duties.The only time that employees remain behind
for these duties would be if it is safe to do so. Once their duties are
completed, they are instructed to evacuate to the meeting place.
Revised 1996
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5. RESCUE AND MEDICAL DUTIES
The use of fire extinguishers to fight fires is to be done only if it can
be determined that it will be safe and effective.Use these common
sense tips to help you make that determination.
A.Size of the fire; Fight the fire only if it is relatively small in nature
and is isolated. You should never attempt to fight a fire that has fully
engulfed a room or structure. Fighting many smaller fires not isolated
in one location is not recommended.
B. Location of fire extinguisher and escape routes; If you have to give
.up your escape routes to get to the fire extinguisher or fight the fire,
do not fight the fire.
C.Ventilation;Fight fires only in well ventilated areas. If smoke is
intense in the area of the fire, do not enter the area.
D. Fires near fuels and chemicals; Do not fight a fire that is near fuels
such as gasoline or other flammables.These types of fires are very
dangerous and can flash or explode quickly.Fires involving
chemicals can explode and give off toxic fumes.
The following personnel are designated to respond to firefighting and/
or medical duties: Personnel who have been properly trained.
6. ALARM SYSTEMS
City Hall has an automatic alarm system to alert employees to an
emergency such as fire. This system sounds an audible alarm and
automatically alerts the Fire Department. If the fire alarm sounds, all
personnel will evacuate to the designated meeting place in the
parking lot, and wait there for further instructions which will be given
after the extent of the crisis is determined .
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7. FIRE EXTINGUISHER TRAINING
Training for the proper use of fire extinguishers will be conducted
annually and will be reviewed and updated on a regular basis. An in-
house check will be conducted annually to determine if the
departments fire extinguishers are fully charged and in proper
working order.
8.TRAINING INSTRUCTOR
The Marysville Fire District will be providing instruction to the
employees of City Hall.
.The Assistant Personnel Director and Assistant to the City
Administrator are the persons responsible in ensuring that this
training take place. You may also contact the Assistant Personnel
Director and Assistant to the City Administrator for further information
on the Emergency Action Plan or any other safety concerns.
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EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
The following action plan has been developed to educate employees
within the Planning/Building Department with proper procedures in the
event of fire or other emergencies. It is the policy of the City of
Marysville that new employees be trained in this program immediately
upon the first day of employment.
Thereafter,the Planning/Building Department will review and update
the program with its employees annually.
In the event of fire or other emergencies, it is important that the proper
authorities be notified. The Planning/Building Department has
designated certain employees responsible for dialing 911. The
following priority list of employees will be responsible for contacting
911 :
A. Switch Board Operator
B.Public Works Mechanic
C.Supervisors
These employees are the individuals most likely to be near a
telephone at the time of an emergency. Telephones are located in the
Public Works Building, Maintenance Building, Waste Water Treatment
Plant, and various City vehicles.
The following information is needed for 911 to respond to the
emergency:
A.Your name, business name, address and telephone number;
B. Type of emergency: fire, accident, medical, etc.
Street address and telephone number information is listed next to all
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telephone. Dispatchers may want to get more information about the
exact nature of the emergency. In any case, stay on the phone until
the dispatcher hangs-up or if staying on the phone affects your safety.
If the telephones in are unsafe to use, because of the nature of the
emergency, the nearest telephones are located at the nearest other
building or various City vehicles.
In the event of a fire or other emergency that affects the Public Works
Buildings referenced, employees are to evacuate the building in a
orderly manner. In most cases, you will have more than one option in
determining an escape route. A floor plan of the building is attached to
this policy.
It shows all exits from the building and escape routes from all areas of
the structure.
Once you have evacuated the building, all employees are to meet at
the Public Works sign / flag pole. A head count will be conducted by
the Permit Cordinator or Department Supervisor to determine if all
employees are accounted for.
If an employee is unaccounted for, it will be determined if that person
is somewhere else and not affected bythe emergency.
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and is isolated.You should never attempt to fighta fire that has fully
engulfed a room or structure.Fighting smallerfires not isolated in one
location is not recommended.
B.Location of fire extinguisher and escape routes:If you have to give
up your escape routes to getto the fire extinguisher or fight the fire,do
not fight the fire.
C.Ventilation:Fight fires only in well ventilated areas.If smoke is
intense inthe area of the fire,do not enter the area.
D.Fires near fuels and chemicals:Do notfighta ·fire thatis near fuels,
such as gasoline or other flammables.These types of fires are very
dangerous and can flash or explode quickly.Fires involving chemicals
can explode and give off toxic fumes.
The following personnel are designated to respond to firefighting and!
or medical duties.This listis in priority order:
A.Mechanic!Assist.Mechanic
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conduct regular business. Two-way communications will be utilized in
the event of an emergency. The person with information about an
emergency will contact all other personnel as to the scope of the
emergency. Once that information is transmitted to personnel, all
other non-emergency radio contact will cease until the crisis ends.
The radio system will then be utilized in all ways possible to aid in the
emergency situation.
Training for the proper use of fire extinguishers will be conducted on
the employees first day of employment and will be reviewed and
updated annually. An in-house check will be conducted annually to
determine if the departments fire extinguishers are fully charged and in
proper working order.
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1.Accidents and Injuries:In the event of an accident or injury involving
laboratory personnel,administer first aid if necessary and call 911 if needed. The
First Aid kit is located on the wall by the Southeast exit door in the laboratory,
(see map below).Remember to report all accidents and injuries to your
supervisor immediately.
2.Fires:In case of a fire, an extinguisher is located by the Southwest exit door
(see map below). If the fire is small scale, use the extinguishers provided to
extinguish the fire.Always face the fire with your back towards your escape route
when using fire extinguishers,For larger scale fires,evacuate the bUilding
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The following action plan has been developed to educate employees within the Parks
&Recreation Department in what to do in the even of fire or other emergency. It is the
policy of the City of Marysville that new employees be trained in this program
immediately upon the first day of employment.Thereafter,the Parks &Recreation
Department will review and update the program with its employees annually.
1.EMERGENCY RESPONSE (911)
In the event of fire or other emergency, it is important that the proper authorities are
notified. The Parks &Recreation Department has designated certain employees
responsible for dialing 911. The following priority list of employees are responsible for
contacting 911:
A.Director of Parks &Recreation
B.Parks Foreman
C. Recreation/Athletic Supervisors
D. Parks &Recreation Secretary
E. Parks Maintenance staff
These employees are the individuals most likely to be near a phone at the time of any
emergency. Phones are located in the Maintenance office, Parks &Recreation office
and the Directors office.
The following is needed for 911 to respond to the emergency:
A.Your name, business name, address and telephone number.
8. Type of emergency: fire, accident, medical, etc.
Street address and telephone number info is listed next to all phones.
Once you have provided the basic information needed, stay on the phone. Dispatchers
may want to get more information about the exact nature of the emergency. In any
case, stay on the phone until the dispatcher hangs-up or if staying on the phone affects
your safety.
If the telephones in the maintenance facility are unsafe to use, because of the nature of
the emergency, the nearest telephones are located in the Parks &Recreation Office.
2.ESCAPE PROCEDURES AND ROUTES
In the event of a fire or other emergency that affects the maintenance facility,
employees are to evacuate the building in an orderly manner. In most cases, you will
have more than one option in determining an escape route. A floor plan of the
building is attached to this program. It shows all exits from the building and escape
routes from all areas of the structure.
3.MEETING PLACE I HEAD COUNTS
Once you have evacuated all buildings, all employees are to meet at the front Parks &
Recreation Office fire hydrant, located to the south of the building. Once there, a head
count will be conducted by the Director or Supervisors to determine if all employees
are accounted for. If an employee is unaccounted for, it will be determined if that
person is somewhere off site and not affected by the emergency.
4.EMPLOYEES WHO REMAIN BEHIND
The only employees who would remain behind in an emergency would be persons
designated in the following; calling 911, medical and fire fighting duties. The only
time that employees remain behind for these duties would be if it is safe to do so.
Once their duties are completed, they are instructed to evacuate to the meeting place.
5.RESCUE AND MEDICAL DUTIES
The use of fire extinguishers to fight fires is to be done only if it can be determined that
it will be safe and effective. Use these common sense tips to help you make that
determination.
A.Size of the fire: Fight the fire only if it is relatively small in nature and is isolated.
You should never attempt to fight a fire that has fully engulfed a room or structure.
Fighting many smaller fires not isolated in one location is not recommended.
B. Location of fire extinguisher and escape routes: If you have to give up your escape
routes to get to the fire extinguisher or fight the fire, do not fight the fire.
C. Ventilation: Fight fires only in well ventilated areas. If smoke is intense in the area
of the fire, do not enter the area.
D. Fires near fuels and chemicals: Do not fight a fire that is near fuels such as
gasoline or other flammables. These types of fires are very dangerous and can
flash or explode quickly. Fires involving chemicals can explode and give off toxic
fumes.
The following personnel are designated to respond to fire fighting and/or medical
duties. This list is in priority order:
A.Parks Foreman
B. Parks Maintenance Staff who are properly trained in first-aid, CPR and use of fire
extinguishers.
6.ALARM SYSTEMS
The maintenance facility has no alarm systems to alert employees to an emergency
such as fire. The Parks &Recreation Department does use portable cellular phones.
The person with information about an emergencywill contact all other personnel as to
the scope of the emergency. Once that information is transmitted to personnel, all
other non-emergency phone contact will cease until the crisis ends. The phones will
then be utilized in all ways possible to aid in the emergency situation.
7. FIRE EXTINGUISHER TRAINING
Training for the proper use of fire extinguishers will be conducted on the employees
first day of employment and will be reviewed and updated annually. An in-house
check will be conducted annually to determine if the departments fire extinguishers are
fully charged and in proper working order.
8. TRAINING INSTRUCTOR
The Parks &Recreation Supervisors and Parks Foreman or Safety Representative for
the Parks &Recreation Department will be providing instruction to the employees of
the Parks &Recreation Department.
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(Golf Department)
EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
The following action plan has been developed to educate employees
within the Golf Department in what to do in the event of fire or other
emergency.It is the policy of the City Of Marysville that new employees
be trained in this program immediately upon the first day of employment.
Thereafter,the Golf Department will review and update the program with
its employees annually.
1.EMERGENCY RESPONSE (911)
In the event of fire or other emergency,it is important that the proper
authorties are notified.The Golf Department has designated certain
employees responsible for dialing 911.The following priority list of
employees are responsible for contacting 911:
A,Mechanic
B.Golf Course Superintendent
C.Asst.Superintendent
These employees are the individuals most likely to be near a phone at
the time of an emergency.Phones are located in the Mechanic's office,
Mechanic's shop and the Superintendent's office.
The following information is needed for 911 to respond to the
emergency:
A.Your name,business name,address and telephone number
B.Type of emergency-fire,accident,rnedcatetc.
Street address and telephone number info is listed next to all phones.
Once you have provided the basic information needed,stay on the
phone.Dispatchers may want to get more information about the exact
nature of the emergency.In any case,stay on the phone until the
dispacher hangs-up or if staying on the phone attects your safety.
If the telephones in the maintenance facility are unsafe to use,because
of the nature of the emergency,the nearest telephones are located at
the Pro Shop or Restaurant.
2.ESCAPE PROCEDURES AND ROUTES
In the event of a fire or other emergency that affects the maintenance
facility,employees are to evacuate the bUilding in a orderly manner.In
most cases,you will have more than one option in determining an
escape route.A floor plan of the bUilding is attached to this program .:
It shows all exits from the building and escape routes from all areas of
the structure.
3.MEETING PLACEt HEAD COUNT
Once you have evacuated the bUilding,all employees are to meet at the
fire hydrant located to the South and East of the building.Once there,a
head count will be conducted by the Superintendent or Assistant
Superintendent to determine if all employees are accounted for.
If an employee is unaccounted for,it will be determined if that person
is somewhere on the golf course and not affected by the emergency.
4.EMPLOYEES WHO REMAIN BEHIND
The only employees who would remain behind in an emergency would
be persons designated in the following;calling 911,medical and
firefighting duties.The only time that employees remain behind for these
duties would be if it is safe to do so.Once their duties are completed,
they are instructed to evacuate to the meeting place.
•
5.RESCUE AND MEDICAL DUTIES
The use of fire extinguishers to fight fires is to be done only if it can be
determined that it will be safe and effective.Use these common sense
tips to help you make that determination.
A.Size of the fire;Fight the fire only if it is relatively small in nature and
is isolated.You should never attempt to fight a fire that has fully
engulfed a room or structure.Fighting many smaller fires not isolated
in one location is not recommended.
8.Location of fire extinguisher and escape routes;If you have to give
up your escape routes to get to the fire extinguisher or fight the fire,do
not fight the fire.
C.Ventilation;Fight fires only in well ventilated areas.If smoke is
intense in the area of the fire,do not enter the area.
D.Fires near fuels and chemicals;Do not fight a fire that is near fuels
such as gasoline or other flammables.These types of fires are very
dangerous and can flash or explode qUickly.Fires involving chemicals
can explode and give off toxic fumes.
The following personnel are designated to respond to firefighting and/
or medical duties.This list is in priority order;
A.Assistant Superintendent
B.Groundskeepers who are properly trained in first-aid,CPR and use
of fire extinguishers.
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6.ALARM SYSTEMS
The maintenance facility has no alarm systems currently to alert
employees to an emergency such as fire.The Golf Department does
use portable two-way radios to conduct regular business at the golf
course.Two-way communications will be utilized in the event of an
emergency.The person with information about an emergency will
contact all other personnel as to the scope of the emergency.Once
that information is transmitted to personnel,all other non-emergency
radio contact will cease until the crisis ends.The radio system will then
be utilized in all ways possible to aid in the emergency situation.
7.FIRE EXTINGUISHER TRAINING
Training for the proper use of fire extinguishers will be conducted on the
employees first day of employment and will be reviewed and updated
annually.An in-house check will be conducted annually to determine
if the departments fire extinguishers are fully charged and in proper
working order.
8.TRAINING INSTRUCTOR
The Golf Course Superintendent,Assistant Superintendent or
Safety Representive for the Golf Department will be providing
instruction to the employees of the Golf Department.
The Golf Course Superintendent is the person responsible in
ensuring that this training take place.You may also contact the Golf
Course Superintendent for further information on the Emergency
Action Plan or any other safety concerns.
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CITY OF MARYSVILLE
Public Works Department
FIRE PREVENTION PLAN
The following prevention plan has been developed to educate
employees within the Public Works Department regarding fire
prevention. It is the policy of the City of Marysvillethat new employees
be trained in this plan immediately upon the first day of employment.
Thereafter, the Public Works Department will review and update this
planwith its employees annually.
A.Chemical Storage Area: The chemical storage area is used to
store various chemicals. These products by nature are fire hazards
because they are highly flammable,corrosive,toxic, explosive and/or
reactive.
B.Mechanic's Shop: The mechanic's shop is a workplace fire hazard
due to the varied products that are used and stored there. Various
types of products include: acids,adhesives,battery fluids,cleaning
and degreasing agents, industrial oils,paints,solvents,varnishes,etc.
The shop contains torches andwelders which are used as needed.
C. Fuel Storage Building: The fuel storage building is located to the
South of the maintenance building. Small quantities of fuels and.
flammable liquids are stored in approved containers within the
building.
D.Upstairs Wood Shop Area: The upstairs wood shop area is
considered a major workplace fire hazard.A majority of these items
are wood and sawdust that can add fuel to a fire or be a place for a
fire can start.
12.PROPER HANDLING AND STORAGE ·...~{;'i,1
A.Chemical Storage area:Handling the materials in the chemical
storage area is done by properly trained and licensed employees.
Personnel who are not trained and licensed will not be required to
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handle these materials, Storage of these materials is done so in a
clean, dry, heated, ventilated and locked room separated from other
areas of the building, The room itself has exterior signage providing
proper information concerning the dangers and contents of the room.
B. Mechanic's Shop: Handling of materials in the mechanic's shop is
done so by a trained mechanic and other staff members who have
proper training. Storage of these materials are accomplished by
keeping like chemicals together and separated from other chemicals.
For example; paints are stored in one location and are separated from
the degreasing agents.
C. Fuel Storage: The handling of fuels and fuel storage is done by all
properly trained employees. Fuel tanks are filled by trained
professionals by using tanker trucks. Fuel pumps are controlled by a
electric on/off switch and an emergency shut-off switch as an
alternate. Fuel cans are stored in one location and in approved
containers that are properly labeled.
D. Upstairs Wood Shop Area: The handling and storage of the
materials located in this area is done by trained department personnel.
3.;j:POTENTIAL IGNITION SOURCES AND CONTROLi;~~:;B~:r~PROCEDUR.ES .•'..'.".......':.>............-,.,'.'.'.·,"'::tj~~~rr.i
A. Open Flame From Torches Control: Trained user keeping work
area a safe distance from flammable/combustible materials. Torches
serviced for safe operation.
B. Heaters Control: Keeping flammables/combustibles away from
heaters. Prohibiting use of heaters to warm and dry gloves and other
clothing. Heaters are serviced by trained professionals.
C. Sparks From Welding Equipment Control:The use of welding
equipment is done by trained personnel. Welding work area is kept
clean of debris and other flammable/combustible material. Welding
equipment is serviced by trained professionals,
D. Smoking Control: The City of Marysville has a policy of "no-
smoking" in the workplace and this policy is strictly enforced,
E. Electricity Control:Staff periodically inspect the electrical power
cords of all equipment and tools. Any electrical work is done to code.
Storage of flammables/combustibles next to breakers and outlets is
prohibited.
F.Spontaneous Combustion Control: Used shop towels are stored in
a safe location and are cleaned weekly by a laundry service.
Chemicals stored are kept dry and the room is well ventilated and
locked for security.
The Public Works Facilities currently have no sprinkler systems
installed.
Fire extinguishers are located at various locations throughout the
facility. Refer to the floor plan for the exact location of all fire
extinguishers.
Water faucets are located on all Public Works facilities.Note:The
use of water to fight an electrical or chemical fire is not recommended
and can be dangerous.
The fire hydrants are located on the Westside of the Public Works
Building and on the Eastside of the Maintenance BUilding.
Is ..'·OTHER INFORMATION ..;c ·,:r....'.."..·.,\.·.'.·.'.:,;..'.;.,,1;.~;~.-'~.-:-."-'.....;..-..._...,:....:.',;.."';.",
The local fire district is responsible for the maintenance of the
departments fire suppression equipment. An inspection is conducted
annually and fire extinguishers are recharged as needed. The Public
Works Department representative to the safety committee is
responsible for an in-house check of the fire extinguishers. This
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inspection is conducted annually.Any problems with the fire
extinguishers will be reported to the Fire District.
The Public Works Mechanic is responsible for the control of fuel
source hazards.Any hazardous conditions in this matter will be
reported to the Public Works Superintendent and resolved
immediately.
16.HOUSEKEEPING ......I--,.:::J:>:~;
It is the policy of the Public Works Department to keep its facility in a
clean and orderly fashion. This includes the exterior areas of the
.building as well as interior. Waste baskets shall be dumped into the
garbage bin for collection on a daily basis.Freight boxes shall be
disposed of immediately upon receipt of freight unless the box is
needed for storage.Oil, fuel and chemical spills will be cleaned up
immediately afterward and disposed of properly.
It.TRAINING .'
As an employee of the Public Works Department, you have a right to
know the potential fire hazards in the workplace. The Division
Supervisor or Safety Representative will be providing instruction to the
employeesof the Public Works Department.
The Division Supervisor is the person responsible in ensuring that this
training take place. You may also contact the Public Works
Superintendentfor further information on the Fire Prevention Program
or any other safety concerns.
This written plan is available at the workplace and can be located in
the lunchroom.
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CITY OF MARYSVILLE
Police Department
FIRE PREVENTION PLAN
The following prevention plan has been developed to educate employees within the Police
Department regarding fire prevention.It isthe policy of the City of Marysville that new
employees be trained in this plan immediately upon the first day of employment. Thereafter, the
Police Department will review and update this plan with its employees annually.
I.LIST OF MAJOR WORKPLACE FIRE HAZARDS
A.Arms Room: The storage area is used to store various weapons ammunition. These products
by nature are fire hazards because they are highly flammable,corrosive,toxic, explosive anJor
reactive.--
2.PROPER HANDLING AND STORAGE
A.Arms Room area:Handling the materials in the Arms storage area is done by properly
trained and licensed employees. Personnel who are not trained and licensed will not be required
to handle these materials.Storage of these materials isdone so in a clean, dry, heated, ventilated
and locked room separated from other areas of the building. The room itself has exterior signage
providing proper information concerning the dangers and contents of the room.
3.POTENTIAL IGNITION SOURCES AND CONTROL
PROCEDURES _
A.Smoking Control:The City of Marysville has a police of uno-smoking"inthe workplace and
this policy is strictly enforced.
B.Electricity Control:Staff periodically inspect the electrical power cords of all equipment and
tools. Any electrical work is done to code. Storage of flammables/combustibles next to breakers
and outlets is prohibited.
4.FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT
The Police Facilities currently have sprinkler systems installed.
Fire extinguishers are located at various locations throughout the facility. First aid stations are
located at fire extinguishers location.
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The firehydrants are located on the Westside of the Police Building and on the Eastside of the
Police Building.
Evacuating plans and bloodborne policy procedures are located at fire extinguishers locations.
5.OTHER INFORMATION
The local fire district is responsible for the maintenance of the departments fire suppression
equipment.An inspection is conducted annually and fire extinguishers are recharged as needed.
The Police Department representative to the safety committee is responsible for an in-house
check of the fire extinguishers.This inspection is conducted annually. Any problems with the
fire extinguishers will be reported to the Fire District.
6.HOUSEKEEPING
It is the policy of the Police Department to keep its facility in a clean and orderly fashion. This
includes the exterior areas ofthe building as well as interior. Waste baskets shall be dumped
into the garbage bin for collection on a daily basis. Freight boxes shall be disposed of
immediately upon receipt of freight unless the box is needed for storage.
7.TRAINING
As an employee of the Police Department,you have a right to know the potential fire hazards in
the workplace.The Division Supervisors or Safety Representative will be providing instruction
to the employees of the Police Department.
The Division Supervisor is the person responsible in ensuring that this training take place. You
may also contact the Safety Representative for further information on the Fire Prevention
Program or any other safety concerns.
This written plan is available at the workplace and can be located in the lunchroom.
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CITY OF MARYSVILLE
(City Hall)
FIRE PREVENTION PLAN
The following prevention plan has been developed to educate
employees within City Hall in fire prevention. It is the policy of the
City of Marysville that new employees be trained in this plan
immediately upon the first day of employment.Thereafter,the
Assistant Personnel Director and Assistant to City Administrator will
review and update this plan with its employees annually.
1. LIST OF MAJOR WORKPLACE FIRE HAZARDS
A.Custodial Storage Area: The custodial storage area is considered
a major workplace fire hazard because of the quantity of cleaning
solvents stored there. A majority of these items are furniture cleaners
and soaps that can add fuel to a fire or be a place for a fire to start.
The custodian currently has control over the quantity and type of
materials stored in this location.
B.Computer Room: The computer room is considered a major
workplace fire hazard because of the quantity of electrical equipment
in this area which could be a place for a fire to start. Only necessary
supplies and equipment are utilized in this area. The door is closed
while operating the printer or burster.
C. Vault: The vault is considered a major workplace fire hazard
because of the quantity of paper stored there and could be a place
for a fire to start. This area contains its own smoke detector and is a
fireproof area.
2.PROPER HANDLING AND STORAGE
D.Custodial Storage Area: The handling and storage of the materials
located in this area is done so by the custodian. All materials are
stored on a metal shelf in a neat, safe manner.
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3. POTENTIAL IGNITION SOURCES AND CONTROL
PROCEDURES
A.Heaters
Control: Keeping flammables/combustibles away from heaters.
Prohibiting use of heaters to warm and dry gloves and other clothing.
Heaters are serviced by trained professionals.
B.Smoking
Control: The City of Marysville has a no-smoking in the workplace
policy and this policy is strictly enforced .
.C.Electricity
Control:Staff periodically inspects the electrical power cords of all
equipment and tools. Any electrical work is done to code. Storage of
flammables/combustibles next to breakers and outlets is prohibited.
D.Spontaneous Combustion .
Control: Used cleaning cloths are stored in a safe location and are
replaced weekly by the custodian.Chemicals stored in the custodial
area are kept dry and the room is well ventilated.
4. FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT
City Hall currently has no sprinkler system installed in its facility, but
does have smoke detectors throughout the building connected to an
automatic fire alarm system.
Fire extinguishers are located at various locations throughout the
facility.Refer to the floor plan for the exact location of all fire
extinguishers.
The fire hydrant for City Hall is located off of the Southwest corner of
the building next to the fence.
Revised 1996
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5.OTHER INFORMATION
The local fire district is responsible for the maintenance of the
departments fire suppression equipment. An inspection is conducted
annually and fire extinguishers are recharged as needed.The City
Hall representative to the safety committee is responsible for an in-
house check of the fire extinguishers.This inspection is conducted
annually.Any problems with the fire extinguishers will be reported to
the fire district.
The Assistant Personnel Director and Assistant to City Administrator
are responsible for the control of fuel source hazards. Any hazardous
.conditions in this matter will be reported to the Assistant Personnel
Director and Assistant to City Administrator and resolved
immediately.
6.HOUSEKEEPING
It is the policy of City Hall to keep its facility in a clean and
orderly fashion.This includes the exterior areas of the building as
well as interior.Waste baskets shall be dumped for collection on a
daily basis.Freight boxes shall be disposed of immediately upon
receipt of freight unless the box is needed for storage.
7.TRAINING
As an employee of City Hall, you have a right to know the potential
fire hazards in the workplace.The Assistant Personnel Director and
Assistant to City Administrator will be providing instruction to the
employees of City Hall.
The Assistant Personnel Director and Assistant to City Administrator
are the persons responsible in ensuring that this training take place.
You may also contact these individuals for further information on the
Fire Prevention Program or any other safety concerns.
This written plan is available at the workplace and can be located in
the lunchroom.
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CITY OF MARYSVILLE
Planning/Building Department
FIRE PREVENTION PLAN
The following prevention plan has been developed to educate
employees within the Planning/Building Department regarding fire
prevention. It is the policy of the City of Marysville that new employees
be trained in this plan immediately upon the first day of employment.
Thereafter,the Planning/Building Department will review and update
this plan with its employees annually.
A.Chemical Storage Area:The chemical storage area is used to
store various chemicals.These products by nature are fire hazards
because they are highly flammable, corrosive, toxic, explosive and/or
reactive.
B.Mechanic's Shop: The mechanic's shop is a workplace fire hazard
due to the varied products that are used and stored there. Various
types of products include: acids, adhesives,battery fluids, cleaning
and degreasing agents, industrial oils, paints, solvents, varnishes, etc.
The shop contains torches and welders which are used as needed.
C. Fuel Storage Building: The fuel storage bUilding is located to the
South of the maintenance building. Small quantities of fuels and
flammable liquids are stored in approved containers within the
building.
D.Upstairs Wood Shop Area: The upstairs wood shop area is
considered a major workplace fire hazard. A majority of these items
are wood and sawdust that can add fuel to a fire or be a place for a
fire can start.
12.PROPER HANDLING AND STORAGE •....·...:;:c,f1?1
A.Chemical Storage area: Handling the materials in the chemical
storage area is done by properly trained and licensed employees.
Personnel who are not trained and licensed will not be required to
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D. Upstairs Wood Shop Area: The handling and storage of the
materials located in this area is done by trained department personnel.
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B.Mechanic's Shop: Handling of materials in the mechanic's shop is
done so by a trained mechanic and other staff members who have
proper training. Storage of these materials are accomplished by
keeping like chemicals together and separated from other chemicals.
For example; paints are stored in one location and are separated from
the degreasing agents.
handle these materials. Storage of these materials is done so in a
clean, dry, heated, ventilated and locked room separated from other
areas of the building. The room itself has exterior signage providing
proper information concerning the dangers and contents of the room.
C. Fuel Storage: The handling of fuels and fuel storage is done by all
properly trained employees. Fuel tanks are filled by trained
professionals by using tanker trucks. Fuel pumps are controlled by a
electric on/off switch and an emergency shut-off switch as an
alternate. Fuel cans are stored in one location and in approved
containers that are properly labeled.
B. Heaters Control: Keeping flammables/combustibles away from
heaters. Prohibiting use of heaters to warm and dry gloves and other
clothing. Heaters are serviced by trained professionals.
A. Open Flame From Torches Control: Trained user keeping work
area a safe distance from flammable/combustible materials. Torches
serviced for safe operation.
C. Sparks From Welding Equipment Control: The use of welding
equipment is done by trained personnel. Welding work area is kept
clean of debris and other flammable/combustible material. Welding
equipment is serviced by trained professionals.
D. Smoking Control: The City of Marysville has a policy of "no-
smoking"in the workplace and this policyis strictly enforced.
E.Electricity Control: Staff periodically inspect the electrical power
cords of all equipment and tools.Any electrical work is done to code.
Storage of flammables/combustibles next to breakers and outlets is
prohibited.
F.Spontaneous Combustion Control:Usedshop towels are stored in
a safe location and are cleaned weekly by a laundry service.
Chemicals stored are kept dry and the room is well ventilated and
lockedfor security.
The Public Works Facilities currently have no sprinkler systems
installed.
Fire extinguishers are located at 'various locations throughout the
facility.Refer to the floor plan for the exact location of all fire
extinguishers.
Water faucets are located on all Public Works facilities.Note: The
use of water to fight an electrical or chemical fire is not recommended
and can be dangerous.
The fire hydrants are located on the Westside of the Public Works
Building and on the Eastside of the Maintenance BUilding.
The local fire district is responsible for the maintenance of the
departments fire suppression equipment.An inspection is conducted
annually and fire extinguishers are recharged as needed.The Public
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Works Department representative to the safety committee is
responsible for an in-house check of the fire extinguishers.This
inspection is conducted annually.Any problems with the fire
extinguishers will be reported to the Fire District.
The Public Works Mechanic is responsible for the control of fuel
source hazards. Any hazardous conditions in this matter will be
reported to the Public Works Superintendent and resolved
immediately.
It is the policy of the Public Works and Planning/Building Department
to keep its facility in a clean and orderly fashion.This includes the
exterior areas of the building as well as interior. Waste baskets shall
be dumped into the garbage bin for collection on a daily basis.Freight
boxes shall be disposed of immediately upon receipt of freight unless
the box is needed for storage.Oil, fuel and chemical spills will be
cleaned up immediately afterward and disposed of properly.
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As an employee of the Planning/Building Department, you have a right
to know the potential fire hazards in the workplace. The Supervisor or
Safety Representative will be providing instruction to the employees of
the Planning/Building Department.
The Supervisor is the person responsible in ensuring that this training
take place. You may also contact the Safety Representative for fu.rt~~r
information on the Fire Prevention Program
or any other safety concerns.
This written plan is available at the workplace and can be located in
the Code Enforcement Officerswork station.
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Parks &Recreation Department
INCORPORATED .191
City of Marysville Parks and Recreation Department
FIRE PREVENTION PLAN
The following plan has been developed to educate the full time and part time
employees of the Parks and Recreation Department in fire prevention. It is the policy
of the City that new employees be trained in this plan immediately upon their
employment. Thereafter, the Parks and Recreation Department will review and update
this plan with its employees annually.
List of Major Workplace Hazards:
A.Fertilizer / Chemical Storage: Fertilizers are stored primarily at the Golf Department
facility. Smaller quantities of either material may also be stored in the maintenance
facility in Jennings Park. These products by nature are fire hazards due to their
high flammability properties,corrosive, toxic and/or explosive properties. All labels
are to be read and followed before each use.
B. Maintenance Building: is a workplace with potential hazards due to the varied
products that are utilized. Various types of products are stored inside such as acids,
batteries, adhesives, paints, solvents etc.
C. Fuel Storage: The Parks Maintenance facility also has an exterior fuel storage shed
to the south of the building. This building is to remain locked at all times when not
accessed. Approved and marked containers of unleaded, regular and diesel fuels
in 5 gallon quantities are within the shed. Motor oils and mixing oils are to be
stored in this area as well.
6915 Armar Road.Marysville,Washington.98270.(360) 651-5085
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Proper Handling and Storage:
A.Fertilizer/Chemical Storage: Handling these materials is done by properly trained
and licensed personnel. Storage of these materials is done so in a clean, dry,
temperature controlled, ventilated and locked room separated from other areas of
the parks maintenance building. The room exterior is signed to identify
information regarding the contents of the room.
B.Maintenance Shop: handling of the materials in the shop is also handled by trained
personnel. Separate storage practices of these materials is necessary to reduce
hazards. Paints are separated from other chemicals etc. to insure safety.
POTENTIAL IGNITION SOURCES AND CONTROL PROCEDURES
Controls:
A.Open flame use is done away from all combustible and flammable materials.
B. Heaters are utilized to warm the maintenance facility year round. Clothing and or
combustible materials are to be cleared away before and or during any use.
C. Smoking: is prohibited in any city building or facilities and is strictly enforced.
D. Staff periodically inspects electrical systems and power equipment. Any electrical
work is to be done by a licensed electrician and to code. Storage or blocking
access near an electrical panel or service is prohibited.
F. Spontaneous combustion occurs when soiled rags or flammable materials are left
near heat. Used shop towels are to be stored in a safe location for proper
laundering.
Fire Protection EqUipment:
A.None of the offices or maintenance facilities are equipped with a fire sprinkler
system. Fire extinguishers are located in all vehicles, buildinqs and facilities. Refer
to a emergency floor plan for all exit locations and fire extinguisher locations.
B. Water is located at each facility and should not be used during an electrical fire or
chemical fire.
C. Fire hydrants are located in the parks south parking entrance adjacent to the large
cedar hedge amidst the parking lot.
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Other Information:
The Marysville Fire District is located one mile from the Park Maintenance facilities.
They are responsible for the annual maintenance of all fire suppression equipment.
The Parks Dept. Safety representative is responsible for the location and monthly
inspection of all fire equipment. AI concerns or equipment repair needs are to be
reported to the Fire District immediately.
Facility Maintenance:
It is the policy of the Parks and Recreation Dept. staff to maintain all its facilities in a
clean and orderly fashion to avoid any obstructions in the event of emergencies. This
includes exterior management as well. Waste baskets, freight boxes and any refuse is
to be disposed of immediately upon receipt unless cartons are required for storage or
return policies.Oil,fuel and chemical spills are to be cleaned immediately and
reported to supervisor.
Training:
As an employee of the Parks and recreation Department you have a right to know the
potential fire hazards in the work place. The Parks Maintenance Foreman and Safety
Representative will provide safety updatesto all staff. The parks foreman is to ensure
that all safety guidelines and procedures are followed and managed properly.
CITY OF MARYSVILLE
(Golf Department)
FIRE PREVENTION PLAN
The following prevention plan has been developed to educate
employees within the Golf Department in fire prevention.It is the policy
of the City of Marysville that new employees be trained in this plan
immediately upon the first day of employment.Thereafter,the Golf
Department will review and update this plan with its employees annually.
1.LIST OF MAJOR WORKPLACE FIRE HAZARDS
A.Fertilizer/Chemical Room:The fertilizer/chemical room is used to
store fertilizers and chemicals.These products by nature are fire
hazards because they are highly flammable,corrosive,toxic,expolsive
and/or reactive.
B.Mechanic's Shop:The mechanic's shop is a workplace fire hazard
due to the varied products that are used and stored there.Various types
of products lnclade;acids,adhesives,battery fluids,cleaning and
degreasing agents,industrial oils,paints,solvents,varnishes,etc.The
shop has a torch and two welders which are used as needed.
C.Fuel Storage:The Golf Department has underground fuel tanks and
pumps located on the west side of the maintenance facility.The facility
also stores small quantities of fuels inside the West wall of the lower
equipment storage.These fuels are stored in approved cans.The
department has an above ground storage tank for propane located on
the North side of the facility.This is used for heating the mechanic's
e'
shop.
D.Upstairs Storage Area:The upstairs storage area is considered a
major workplace fire hazard because of the quantity of various items
stored there by various departments and agencies.A majority of these
items are wood and paper that can add fuel to a fire or be a place for
a fire to start.The Golf Department currently has no control over the ..
quantity and type of materials stored in this location.,
2.PROPER HANDLING AND STORAGE
A.Fertilizer/Chemical Room:Handling the materials in the fertilizer/
chemical room is done by properly trained and licensed employees.
Personnel who are not trained and licensed will not be required to
handle these materials.Storage of these materials is done so in a
clean,dry,heated,ventilated and locked room seperated from other
areas of the building.The room itself has exterior signage providing
proper information concerning the dangers and contents of the room.
B.Mechanic's Shop:Handling of materials in the mechanic's shop
is done so by a trained mechanic and other staff members who have
proper training.Storage of these materials are accoplished by keeping
like chemicals together and seperated from other chemicals.For
example;paints are stored in one location and are seperated from
the degreasing agents.
C.Fuel Storage:The handling of fuels and fuel storage is done by
all properly trained employees.Fuels tanks are filled by trained
professionals by using tanker trucks.Fuel pumps are controled by a
electric on/off switch and an emergency shut-off switch as an alternate.
Fuel cans are stored in one location and in approved containers that are
properly labled.
D.Upstairs Storage Area:The handling and storage of the materials
located in this area is done so by other departments and agencies.
3.POTENTIAL IGNITION SOURCES AND CONTROL
PROCEDURES
A.Open Flame From Torches
Control:Trained user keeping work area a safe distance from
flammable/combustible materials.Torches servced for safe operation.
B.Heaters
Control:Keeping flammables/combustibles away from heaters.
Prohibiting use of heaters to warm and dry gloves and other clothing.
Heaters are serviceo by trained professionals.
C.Sparks From Welding Equipment
Control:The use of welding equipment is done by trained personnel.
Welding work area is kept clean of debris and other
flammable/combustible material.Welding equipment is servced by
trained professionals.
D.Smoking
Control:The City of Marysville has a no-smoking in the workplace
policy and this policy is strictly enforced.
E.Electricity
Control:Staff periodically inspects the electrical power cords of all
equipment and tools.Any electrical work is done to code.Storage of
flammables/combustibles next to breakers and outlets is prohibited.
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F.Spontaneous Combustion .
Control:Used shop towels are stored in a safe location and are cleaned
weekly by a laundry service.Chemicals stored in the fertilizer/chemical
room are kept dry and the room is well ventilated and locked for security.
4.FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT
The golf department currently has no sprinkler system installed in the
maintenance facility.
Fire extinguishers are located at various locations throughout the
facility.Refer to the floor plan for the exact location of all fire
extingui shers.
Water faucets and hoses are located at either corner of the West side
of the building.Note:The use of water to fight an electrical or chemical
fire is not recommended and can be dangerous.
The fire hydrant for the maintenance facility is located off of the
Southeast corner of the shop next to the service road.
5.OTHER INFORMATION
The local fire district is responsible for the maintenance of the
departments fire suppression equipment.An inspection is conducted
annually and fire extinguishers are recharged as needed.The Golf
Department representative to the safety committee is responsible for an
in-house check of the fire extinguishers.This inspection is conducted
annually.Any problems with the fire extinguishers IJIAII be reported to the
fire district.
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The Golf Course Mechanic is responsible for the control of fuel source
hazards.Any hazardous conditions in this matter will be reported to the
Golf Course Superintendent and resolved immediately.
6.HOUSEKEEPING
It is the policy of the Golf Department to keep its facility in a clean and
orderly fashion.This includes the exterior areas of the building as well
as interior.Waste baskets shall be dumped into the garbage bin for
collection on Tuesday and Friday mornings.Freight boxes shall be
dosposed of immediately upon receipt of freight unless the box is
needed for storage.Oil,fuel and chemical spills will be cleaned up
immediately afterward and disposed of properly.
7.TRAINING
As an employee of the Golf Department,you have a right to know the
potential fire hazards in the workplace.The Golf Course Superintendent,
Assistant Superintendent or Safety Representative will be providing
instruction to the employees of the Golf Department.
The Golf Course Superintendent is the person responsible in ensuring
that this training take place.You may also contact the Golf Course
Superintendent for further information on the Fire Prevention Program
or any other safety concerns
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I.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION PROGRAM
PURPOSE
A.It is the goal of all City of Marysville locations and departments to control
protection exposures related to occupational disease from breathing
contaminated air. The primary objective is to prevent harmfulexposures.
The first attempt to accomplish this prevention will be by using accepted
engineering control measures.When effective engineering controls are not
feasible, or while they are being instituted,appropriate respiratory
protection may be required.Our primary goal is to protect all City
employees and at the same time, meet the Federal and State regulations
relating to respiratory.
II. SCOPE
A.This procedure addresses protection for employees to control exposures to
harmful air contaminants and to comply with permissible exposure limits or
to protect employees in oxygen-deficient atmospheres,or when respirators
are utilized for emergency rescue use.
III. DEFINITIONS
A."Approved"- tested and listed as satisfactory by the Bureau of Mines, the
Mining Enforcement and Safety Administration (MESA),National Institute
for Occupational Safety &Health (NIOSH),or Mine Safety &Health
Administration (MSHA).
B."Bioassay"- a determination of the concentration ofa substance inthe
human body by an analysis of urine, feces, blood, bone, or tissue.
C."Emergency respirator use"- wearing a respirator when a hazardous
atmosphere suddenly occurs that requires immediate use of a respirator,
either for escape from the hazardous atmosphere or entry into the
hazardous atmosphere.
D."Hazardous atmosphere"- any atmosphere, either immediately or not
immediately dangerous to life or health, which is oxygen deficient or which
contains a toxic or disease-producing contaminant.
E."Irrespirable"- unfit for breathing
F."Odor threshold limit" - the lowest concentration of a contaminant in air
that can be detected bythe olfactory sense.
G."Permissible exposure limit (PEL)"- the legally established time-weighted
average (TWA)concentration or ceiling concentration of a contaminant
that shallnot be exceeded.
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"Pneumoconiosis-producing dust"-dust, which when inhaled,deposited
and retained in the lungs, may produce signs,symptoms,and findings of
pulmonary disease.
"Positive-pressure repirator"-a respirator in which the air pressureinside
the respirator-inlet covering is positive inrelation to the air pressure of the
outside atmosphere during exhalation andinhalation.
"Respirator"-a device to protect the wearer from inhalation ofharmful
atmospheres.
"Sorbent"-a material which is contained in a cartridge or cannisterand
which removes toxic gases and vapors from the inhaled air.
"Time-weighted Average (TWA)"-the average concentration of a
contaminant in air during a specific time.
"Vapor"-the gaseous state of a substancethat is solid or liquid at ordinary
temperature and pressure.
IV.AUTHORITYIRESPONSIBIUTIES
A.The Department Directors will be the designated respirator program
coordinator.It is responsible for providinga respirator program that meets
all applicable regulations and includes the following:
I.Provision for appropriate respirators.
2.Implementation of training and instruction programs.
3. Administration of the overall program.
4.Provision for technical assistance in the selection of respirators.
5. Provision for surveillance of ordinary conditions and periodic
evaluation of the respirator program
6. Provisions for respirator education.
7. Provision of educational materialsto be used in employeetraining.
8.Maintenance of employee respirator training records andmedical
evaluations.
B.Department Responsibilities
I. The Department Supervisors or their designees are responsible for
ensuring the employees wear their respirators as required and
ensure that only properly trained employees assume jobs that
require use of respirators.
C. All employees are responsible for:
I. Using the respirator supplied to them in accordance with
instructions and training.
2. Cleaning, disinfecting, inspecting, and storing (in accordance with
the written policy)respirators checked out to them.
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D. Policy
Reporting a respirator malfunction to their Supervisor
Guarding against damage to the respirator.
Inspecting the respirator before and after use.
Performing a negative and positive fit test before each use
I. Any personal protective device used to protect a wearer from
inhalation of contaminated air shall be called a respirator. These
include:dust masks, half-masks with cartridges, full-face masks
with cartridge or canister, air-supplied masks, half or full-face
piece, air supplied hoods or suits, or self-contained breathing
apparatus.
2.Respirators may be utilized to reduce exposure where that exposure
is already below the mandated levels.It may be necessary to wear.
respiratory protection in conditions where the exposure could
exceed the mandated levels or where there is no feasibleway to
control the exposure due to conditions.
3. The reasons for requiring respirator use must be included in the
training of the wearer. An employee cannot wear a respirator
unless properly trained and the conditions for the use properly
evaluated.
4.Respirators shall not be worn when conditions prevent a seal of the
respirator to the wearer. This will include employees who have hair
in the way of getting a tight seal on the respirator including
moustaches,sideburns, beard, low hairline,bangs, and stubble,
which passes between the face and the sealingsurface of the
facepiece of the respirator.
5. Leaving a hazardous area: A respirator wearer shall be permitted
to leave a hazardous area for any respirator-related cause. Reasons
which may cause a respirator wearer to leave a hazardous area
include, but are not limited to,the following:
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Failure of the respirator to provide adequate protection.
Malfunction of the respirator.
Detection ofleakage of air contaminant into the respirator.
Increase in resistance of respirator to breathing
Severe discomfort in wearing the respirator.
Illness of respirator wearer,includingdizziness, nausea,
weakness,breathing difficulty, coughing, sneezing,
vomiting,fever, and chills.
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USE OF RESPIRATORS &SELECTION
A.Respirators will be used in the following areas:
I. Disposable dust masks for protection against particulates, but not
for asbestos.
2. Half-mask respirators with organic vapor cartridges for use against
vapors for cleaning solvents, liquids, and other volatilesfor which
they are appropriate.
3. Half-mask respirators with dust or high efficiency filters will be
used against hazardous dust concentrations,toxic particulates, or
asbestos fibers.
4. A self-contained breathing apparatus with full face piece shallbe
used for protection against smoke and smoke by-products during
fire suppression or search and rescue.
B. Respirators shall be selected according to the characteristics of the hazards
involved, capabilities and limitations of the respirators,and the ability of
each respirator wearer to obtain a satisfactory fit with a respirator. Also
take into account capability and limitation of the respirators and the results
of the respirator fit tests. Refer to Appendix B for further information
regarding the use and selection of specific respirators depending upon the
application.
VI. TRAfNING
A.The Supervisor, the person issuing the respirator,and the respirator
wearers must all be given adequate training by qualified persons to ensure
proper use of the respirators.Written records will be kept of the names of
the persons trained and the dates when the training occurred.
I. Supervisors shall be given adequate training to ensure proper use of
respirators.
2. Employees issuing respirators must be trained to ensure that the
correct respirator willbe issued for each application.
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3. Respirator wearers will receive quarterly training, which isto be
documented.
Maintenance &Inspection
I.Cleaning and sanitizing Each respirator will be cleaned,sanitized,
and storedina manner that will ensure thatit is sanitized at all
times.A respirator issued for other than continuous personal use
by a particular worker,suchas routine,non-routine,emergency,or
rescue use shall be cleaned and sanitized after each use
2.Inspection.Each respirator shall be inspected routinely before and
aftereach use.The respirator should be inspected by the user
immediately prior to eachuseto ensure that it isin proper working
condition.Each person assigned to usethe respirator must
maintain and inspect it routinely forthe following items:tightness
of connections,condition ofthe facepiece,condition of the
respiratory-inlet covering,head harness,valves,connecting tubes,
harness assemblies,filters,cartridges,canisters,end-of-service Ilife
indicator,shelflife,rubberof elastomer for deterioration,and
proper function of regulators,alarms,andother warning systems _
where applicable.
3. A record of inspection dates,findings,and remedial actions will be
keptfor each respirator maintained for emergency rescue use.Any'
wornout parts will be replaced immediately priorto being placed
backinto service.
VII.RECORDKEEPING
A.The Department Directors andthe Safety Office will setup and maintain
the overall recordkeeping system forthe training program.It will be the
responsibility ofthe individual departments to send inthe following
information:
I. whohas been trained;
2.when they received the training;
3. what results were obtained from their fit test;
4.results of medical screening;
5. whattypeofrespirator the person wears,including size,etc,and
6. howlongthe person wearsthe respirator during the workshifl
typically.
B. The Department Director andthe Safety Office will keep a copy of the fit
test results.
VIII.MEDICAL SCREENING
A Prior to wearing a respirator,the employee will have completed a medical
evaluation as required by law.This evaluation will be completed annually.
B.The annual evaluation will include a pulmonary function test.
C.Employees will also receive a medical evaluation if they are assigned to
emergency or rescue operations while wearing SCBA self-contained
breathing apparatus.
D.Ifthe results of clinical tests reach a critical level,the employee will be
removed from authorized useof respirators until results reach acceptable
levels andafteran investigation ofthe conditions oftheworker's situation.
The precise action,however,will depend upon the professional advice of
the physician.Similar action sill be taken ifa medical evaluation reveals
thataworkerhasa respiratory limitation oris unfit to weara respirator.
FALL PROTECTION PROGRAM
PURPOSE
It isthe policy ofthe City of Marysville to permit only employees trained in fall
protection procedures to workin areas where fall hazards occur,to reduce
likelihood offall accidents and to help ensure a safe workplace.
In addition,theFall Protection Program will comply with the Washington
Administrative Code,WAC 296-155-245.This program will assist all City wide
locations and this will update any previously written Fall Protection Program.
AFFECTED AREAS
The following table lists all areas with fall hazards,the type of fall hazard inthe _
area,andthe employees whoare effected byThe fall hazard:
Area tvpe ofFall Hazard AffededEmplovees
All Stairways &Slip,trip,fall All employees
Walkways
Portable ladders Slip,fall Maintenance personnel
Overhead storage Falling objects All employees
Vehicles:dump trucks Slip,fall,falling objects Operators,maintenance
aerial bucket trucks,personnel
backhoes,sanitation
trucks,road grader,sweepers
vactor,forklift,etc.
Manholes,vaults,fixed ladders Slip,fall,falling objects Operators,maintenance
personnel
Excavations,trenches Slip,fall,falling objects Operators,maintenance
personnel
Watertowers Slip,fall Operators,maintenance
personnel
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PRE-WORK CHECK
Priorto beginning work in any areaor on any device where fall hazards exist,the
following checks must be done when itis pertinent to thework site:
I. _Stairways &Walkways - no tripping or slipping hazards,handrails in place
and secure.
2. _Portable ladders -ladder meets specifications forjob,ladder is placed on
secure level and skid surface and ladder is placed against a solid,stationary
object.
3. _Over head storage -placed in such awayto prevent falling from occurring· .
i.e.:blocking or secured in such a manner to prevent falling.
4. _All vehicles -inspected for slip hazards,faulty equipment or falling hazards.
5. _Manholes,vaults &fixed ladders -identify slip hazards,fall hazards,and
falling objects.All fixed ladders arein safe working condition.Identify proper
safety equipment to be used.i.e.:prevention offalls (barricades,guardrails,fall
restraint equipment etc.)andproper personal protective equipment (hard hats
etc.).
6. _Excavations &trenches -identify slip hazards,fall hazards,and falling
objects.Identify proper safety equipment to be used.i.e.:prevention offalls
(barricades,guardrails,fall restraint equipment etc.)andproper personal
protective equipment (hard hatsetc.)
7. _Water towers -identify slip hazards,fall hazards,and falling objects.All
fixed ladders arein safe working condition.Identify and inspect all safety
equipment needed.i.e.:fall restraint equipment and personal protective
equipment.
WORK PROCEDURES
I. Ifanyone ofthe conditions described in Pre-Work Checkisnot mel forthearea
or piece of equipment posing a potential fall hazard,thendo not per-form that
work until the condition is met.If you cannot remedy the condition immediately,
notify a supervisor ofthe problem and utilize a different piece of equipment or
workina different area,according to the situation.
2. Ifthe situation calls foruseoffall protection devices suchas harnesses or lanyards
and belts because the fall hazard cannot be reduced to a safe level,then the
employee must don such protective equipment before beginning the work and use
it as intended throughout the duration ofthe work.
3.Only employees trained in such workare expected to perform it.
4.All places of employment,passageways,storerooms,and service rooms shall.be
kept clean and orderly and ina sanitary condition.
5. The floor of every workroom shall be maintained ina clean and,sofaras possible,
adry condition.Where wet processes are used,drainage shall be maintained,and
false floors,platforms,mats,or otherdry standing places should be provided
where practicable.
6. To facilitate cleaning,every floor,working place,and passageway shall bekept
free from protruding nails,splinters,holes,or loose boards.
EMERGENCY I ACCIDENT PLAN
Uponthe occurrence ofan accident or injury the following procedures should be followed.
I.Identify all injuries and contact the following:
a.call 911 for emergency personnel
b.contact immediate supervisors
2.Administer first-aid if qualified to doso(note - do not move person if not
necessary)
3.Secure areaof
a.immediate life threatening hazards
b.traffic hazards and pedestrian hazards
4.Assist emergency personnel as needed
5.Make full reportto Supervisor and City Safety Chairman
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TRAINING PROGRAM
Under no circumstances shall an employee work in areas of high fall hazards,dowork
requiring fall protection devices,oruse fall protection devices until he/she has been
trained.
The training program includes classroom instruction and operational training on each area
of fall hazards to be involved intheworkofthe employee.
The Supervisor is responsible to ensure all personnel intheir department are trained to
required levels that meet this program and WAC Chapter 296-155 Part C-1.
Classroom training will consists of:
1.Review ofthe written program by employees.
2.Review of WAC Chapter 296-155 PartC-I
3.Review offall protection training video
Operational training will consists of:
1.Pre-operational check
2.Operational review intheuseoffall protection equipment i.e.:fall restraint
equipment,lanyards and belts,lifelines and the accessing of areas with fall
hazards.
3.Operational review offal!hazard protection i.e.:Barricades,guardrails,personnel
protective equipment,etc.
4.Emergency rescue procedures .
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CONTROL OF HAZARDOUS ENERGY
(LOCKOUTrr AGOUT)
I.SCOPE
A.The procedure forControl of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/tag out)helps safeguard
employees while they perform servicing and maintenance on machines and
equipment in which the unexpected energization or startupofthe machine,or
equipment,orthe release of stored energy couldoccur and cause injury or possible
death.
B. This procedure establishes minimum performance requirements for control of
hazardous energy and applies to any source of mechanical,electrical,hydraulic,
pneumatic,gas,fluid,chemical,thermal,or potential energy,including gravity.
C.This procedure applies to the control ofenergy during:
I.Servicing and/or maintenance of machines and equipment.
2. Work performed on piping systems.
3.Servicing of motor vehicles or heavy mobile equipment.
D.Normal production activites,suchas minor tool changes,adjustments and
lubrication thatareroutineand repetitive are not covered bythis procedure unless:
1.An employee is required to bypass a guard,
interlock or other safety device;or
2.Workers are required to place any part of their bodies intoanareaofthe
machine or equipment whereworkis actually performed upon material (point of
operations)or wherean associated dangerzone exists during the machine or
equipment operating cycle.Cleaning,unjamming and major tool changes,
adjustments and lubrication could causethat expoure.
E.This procedure doesnot apply to:
I.Installations underthe exclusive control of electric utilities forthe purpose of
power generation,transmission and distribution,including related equipment
for communication or metering.
2.Exposure to electrical hazards from work on, near,or with conductors or
equipment in electric utilization installations,which is covered by WAC 296-
24-956 through WAC 296-24-960.
3.Work oncordandplug connected electric equipment when exposure to the
hazards of unexpected energization or start up ofthe equipment is controlled
bythe unplugging of the equipment fromthe energy source and bytheplug
being underthe exclusive control ofthe employee performing the servicing or
maintenance.
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NOTE: The plug isconsidered under the exclusive control ofthe employeeif it is
physical in their possesion,or in arm's reach and in the line ofsight ofthe employee
or if a lockout/ragout device is on the plug.
4.Hot tap operations involving transmission a distribution systems for substances
suchas gas,steam,water,or petroleum products when they are performed on
pressurized piplines,provided thatthe department demonstrates that:
a.Continuity of service is essential;and
b.Shutdown ofthe system is impractical;and
c.Documented procedures are followed,and special equipment isused which
will provide proven effective protection for employees;and
d. The employees inovlved are specifically trained and qualified onthe
equipment and procedures to beused
II.DEFINmONS
A.Affected employee -An employee whosejob requires them to operateorusea
machine or equipment on which servicing or maintenance is being performed under
lockout/tagout,or whose job requires them to work inanareain which servicing
or maintenance is being performed.
B.Authorized employee - An employee who locks out or tagsout machines or
equipment inorderto perform servicing or maintenance onthat machine or
equipment.
NOTE: An affected employee becomes an authorized employeewhen that
employee's duties includeperforming servicing or maintenance as described in this
procedure.
C.Capable of being locked out - An energy isolating device is capapble of being
lockedout if it has a hasp or other means of attachment to which,or through
which,a lock can be affixed,or it hasa locking mechanism built into it.Other
energy isolating devices are capable of being lockedout,iflockout canbe achieved
withoutthe need to dismantle,rebuild,or replace the energy isolating device or
permanently alter its energy control capability.
D.Energized -Connected to an energy sourceor containing residual or stored energy.
Any electrical equipment not locked or taggedout will be considered energized.
E. Energy isolating device - A mechanical device that physically prevents the
transmission or release of energy,including but not limited to the follwing:a
manually operated electrical circuit breaker;a disconnect switch;a manually
operated switch by which the conductors ofa circuit canbe disconnected from all
ungrounded supply conductors and,in addition,no polecanbe operated indepen-
dently;a line valve;a block;any similar device usedto block or isolate enrgy.A
push button,selector switch,remote control switches,automatic circuit activiating
devices and other control circuit type devices,are not energy isolating devices.
F. Energy source -Any sourceof electrical,mechanical,hydraulic,pneumatic,
chemical,thermal,orother energy,including gravity.
G. Hot tap - A procedure usedinthe repair,maintenance,and services activities
which involves welding on a piece of equipment (pipelines,vessels,or tanks)under
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pressure,inorderto install connectionsor apparatus.It is commonly used to
replace or add sections of piplinewithoutthe interruption of service for air,gas,
water,steam,and petrochemical distribution systems.
H. Lockout- The placement of a lockout device onanenergy isolating device,
ensuring that the energy isolating deviceandthe equipment being controlled
cannot be operated until the lockout deviceis removed.
I. Lockout device - A device that utilizes a positive means suchas a lock,eitherkey
or combination type,to hold an energy isolating device inthe safe position,and
prevents the energizing ofa machine or equipment to perform its intended
production function.
K.Energy controlprocedure- Aprocedure for a machine or equipment thatan
authorized employee mustuseto ensure proper lockout/tagout methods are
followed.
L.Servicing and/or maintenance - Workplace activities suchas constructing,
installing,settingup,adjusting,inspecting,modifying,and maintaining and/or
servicing machines or equipment.These activities include lubrication,cleaning,or
unjamming of machines or equipment and making adjustments or tool changes,
where the employee maybe exposedto the unexpected energization orstartup of
the equipment or relase of hazardous energy.
M.Setting up -Any work performed to preparea machine or equipment to perform
its normal production operation
N. Tagout- The placement ofa tagout deviceon anenergy isolating device,to
indicate that the energy isolating deviceandthe equipment being controlled may
notbe operated until the tagout deviceis removed.
O. Tagout device -Warning tags and meansofattachmentwhichcanbe securely
fastened to an energy isolating device.
ill.PURPOSE
A.This procedure identifies the practices authorized employees will useto shutdown
andlockout/tagout machines,equipmentand circuits for protection from
accidental or inadvertent operation.Affected personnel must be notified priorto a
lockout/tagout operation.Machines or equipment mustbe stopped and de-
energized,isolated from all potentially hazardous energy sources and locked
out/taggedout.Isolations and de-energization isthen verified before servicing or
maintenance is performed.
B.LOCKOUT has been determined by OSHA and WISHA to be the best wayto
ensure machines,euqipment,systems and circuitscannotbe startedor
unexpectedly energized bysomeonenot authorized to do so.Employees shall use
lockout vicetagoutineverysituationwhere it is physically possible to install locks
or locking devices.
C.Only AUTHORIZED employees maylockout or tagout machines,equipment,or
circuits.Only personnel who havebeenproperly trained in lockout/tagout
procedures canbe authorized users oflockout/tagout devices.Helpers or trainees
will work underan AUTHORIZED employee's lockandtag and under their
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direct supervision to ensure helpers or trainees understand whatisto be done and
safety precautions thatareto be taken.
D.Ifan enery isolating device isnot lockable,then tagout may be used.When tagout
is used,attempt additional safety measures equivalent to using lockout.This might
include removal ofan isolating circuit element,blocking a controlling switch,
opening anextra disconnecting device,or removing a valve handle.
E.LOCKS
I.All authorized employees shall havetheirownlock,whether combination or key
type,designated bya red color.
2.No employee may use another's lockor tag.
3.No employee may removeanother's lockor tag.
EXCEPTION:
An authorized employee'ssupervisor may have the employee's lockor tag removed
in an emergencysituation, provided that written verification is made by the
supervisor that:
a. The employee isnotat the facility.
b.All reasonable efforts have been made to contactthe authorized employee
to inform thattheir lockout/tagoutdevice hasbeen removed.
c. The removal ofthe lockout/tagout device is essential priorto the return of
the authorized employee.
d.An inspection has been completed by another authorized employee thatas
bestascanbe determined the unavailable persons work is safe for
energizing or starting the machinery or equipment.
e.Copies ofthis verification will be sentto theSafety Office,the Department
Head,andthe Authorized Employee.
f TAGS
I. Tags must accompany all lockout operations,exceptonetag will suffice
fora group lockout.
2. Tags must meet the folowing criteria:
a. Redor red and white for danger tags.
b.Yellow for caution tags.
c. Must indicate authorized employees name andphone number.
d. Mustbe constructed so that exposure to weather conditions,wetor
damp location,or corrosive environments will not cause thetagto
deteriorate or allow the message onthetag to become illegible.
e. Tag attachment means shall beof non-reusable type,attachable by
hand,self-locking,andnon releasable witha minimum unlocking
strength ofno less than 50 pounds.
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NOTE:The preferred tag attachment means is a one-piece,all environment
tolerant nylon cable tie.
IV.RESPONSffiILITlES
A.City of Marysville is responsible for ensuring an effective,written energy control
program is established,consisting of energy control procedures,employee
training,and periodic inspections to ensure compliance with lockout/tagout
requirements.
B. The Safety Office is responsible for:
I.Establishing thewritten control of hazardous energy procedure.
2.Coordinating training ofauthorized and affected employees.
3.Coordinating with departments for periodic inspections ofthe department's
energy control procedures.
C.Department Heads where authorized employees work,must ensure first line
supervisors and managers are familiar withthis procedure.
D.Supervisors must ensurethat energy control procedures are developed for all
equipment and machinery undertheir control,asper section V.
E. First line supervisors are responsible for implementing energy control procedures
within their areas of responsibility as follows:
I.All maintenance,repairor operation crews will initiate and maintain a
lockout/tagout logto provide for personnel and equipment safety.
2. The lockout/tagout log will contain anentryfor each timea lockout or tagout
is made,along witha record of which locksare assigned to each worker.
3. The authorized employee is responsible for locking outand tagging equipment
as described inthis procedure.Ifthereare any questions aboutthe procedure
or there is any difficulty locking out the controls,the employee shall call their
supervisor befordoing anything else.They must not guess or takea chance.
G.Authorized employees must follow these general guidelines:
I.Review the energy control procedure forthe equipment or machinery to be
worked on.
2.Perform proper lockout/tagout procedures,by de-energizing all energy
sources.
3. Testthe machine to make surethe lockout/tagout is effective.
4.Never loan theirlockor key.
5.Remove only theirown lock or tag.
6.Check with their supervisor,ifthereareany questions.
H.Purchasing and Facilities Planning &Construction mustensurethat when planning
major replacement,repair,renovation,or modification of existing machines,
equipment or cirucits,energy isolating devices mustbe designed to accepta
lockout device.
v.ENERGY CONTROL PROCEDURES
A Departments involved inthe servicing or maintenance of machinery or equipment,
including piping systems andthe servicing ofmotor vehicles or heavy mobile
equipment,must develop,document,and utilize proceduresforthe controlof
potentially hazardous energy.
B. The procedures shall clearly and specifically outlinethe scope,purpose,
authorization,rules,and techniques to be utilized forthe controlof hazardous
energy,andthe means to enforce compliance including but not limited to the
following;
I.A specific statement of the intended useofthe procedure;
2.Specific procedural stepsfor shutting down,isolating,blocking,and securing
machines or equipment to control hazardous energy;
3.Specific procedural stepsforthe placement,removal,and transfer oflockout
devices or tagout devices andthe responsibility forthem; and
4.Specific requirements for testing a machine or equipment to determine and
verify the effectiveness of lockout devices,tagout device,andother energy
control measures.
C.Procedures need notbe documented for a machine or equipment when all of the
following elements exist:
I. The machine or equipment hasno potential for storedor residual energyor
accumulation ofstored energy aftershutdownwhichcould endanger
employees;
2.The machine or equipment hasa single energysource which canbe readily
identified and isolated;
3. The isolation and locking out ofthat energy sourcewill completely de-energize
and de-activate the machine or equipment;
4.The machine or equiment is isolated for that energysourceand locked out
during servicing or maintenance;
S.A single lockout device will achieve a locked-out condition;
6. The lockout device isunderthe exclusive control of the authorized employee
performing the servicing or maintenance;
7. The servicing or maintenance doesnot create hazardsfor other employees;
8.The employer in utilizing this exception has had no accidents involving the
unexpected activiation or re-energization of the machine or equipment during
servicing or maintenance.
D.Procedures must include steps similar to the following:
I.Preparation for shutdown - The AUTHORIZED employee must know the
types and magnitude of energy that the machine or equipment uses and
understand the hazards thereof.Notify all AFFECTED employees thata
lockout or tagout project isgoingto be initiated and the reason why.
2.Shut down -Should the machine or equipment be operating/energized,shut it
down bythe normal stopping procedure (depress stop button, open toggle
switch,etc.)
3.Isolation -Operate the switch,valve,or other energy isolating devices sothat
the equipment is isolated from itsenergy source(s).Control circuit devices,
such aspush buttons,selector switches and interlocks,may not be used asthe
sole means for de-energizing equipment or circuits.
4.Release of Stored Energy - Storedenergy(suchasthat in capacitors,springs,
elevated machine members,rotating flywheels,hydraulic systems,and air,gas,
steam,or water pressure,etc.)must be disconnected,dissipated,relieved,
restrained (i.e.,renedered safe)bymethodssuch asgrounding,repositioning,
securing,blocking,bleeding downor venting,etc.If there isa possibility of
accumulation of stored energy to a hazardous level,continuous monitoring
shall be performed while a potential hazard exists.
5.Lockout -Personally lockout andtag the energy isolating devices with assigned
individual lock/tag.Iflockout devices cannont beused thentags may be used.
6.Verification ifisolation -After ensuring that no personnel are exposed,and asa
check on having isolated the energy sources,operate the push button or other
normal operating controls to makecertainthe equipment will not operate.
CAUTION:Return operating controls to "neutral"or "off"positionsafterthe test
Equipment isnow locked out or tagged out. For work on electrical circuits,also verify
de-energized condition by having a qualified personuse test equipment to ensure circuit
elements and equipment partsare de-energized,includetests equipment to induced
voltageor feedback from another source.
7.In the preceding steps,ifmorethanone individual isrequiredto lockout or
tagout equipment,each person shall placetheirown personal lock (ortag)on
the energy isolating device(s).When an energy isolating device cannot accept
more thanonelockortag, a multiple lockout (e.g.gang lock,lockout clamp,
tong,or scissors)or tagout device maybe used.
8.After the servicing and/or maintenance is complete and equipment is ready for
normal operations,the AUTHORIZED employee shall perform/verify
performance ofthe following steps.
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a.Inspect theareas around the machine or equipment to ensure that
nonessential items have been removed andthat machine or equipment
components are intact and capable of operating properly. Ensure that all
personnel have been safely positionedor removed
b.After all tools,materials,electrical jumpers,grounds, shorts, etc.have been
removed from the machine or equipment,safeguards have been reinstalled
and personnel are intheclear,removeall lockout or tagout devices Notify
AFFECTED personnel immediately after removing locks or tags and before
starting equipment or machines.
9. If repositioning or testingis required before maintenance or servicing is
complete,follow Section 8 to removethe lockoutltagout, perform the required
repositioning or testing,thenrestore the lockout/tagoutbefore continuing
work.
E.Group Lockout/Tagout
I.If morethanonecrew,department,etc. is involved,one AUTHORIZED
employee will have primary responsibility to coordinate the lockout/tagoutto
ensurethat allcontrol measures are appliedandthatthere is continuity of
protection forthegroup. Theprocedure will be reviewed with eachgroup
member.
NOTE:Each employee hasthe right to individually verify that hazardous energy hasbeen
isolated and/or de-energized.Each AUTHORIZED employee will affix their ownlock
and/ortagto theenergy isolating device or group lockout device.The primary
AUTHORIZED employee removes theirlockout or tagoutdeviceonly after all members
of the group complete workingonthe equipment and haveremovedtheir personal locks
and tags.
F.Shift Changes
I.Shift changes will be coordinated bythe AUTHORIZED employeein charge
ofthegroup or individual lockoutor tagout. If possible,the oncoming
AUTHORIZED employee shall lock out the energy isolatingdevicepriorto
theoffgoingAUTHORIZED employee removing hislher lock or tag.
2.After locksor tagsare changed,the oncoming AUTHORIZED employee shall
verify the de-energized state of equipmentor machinery.
3.If not possible to coordinate the shiftchangeas above:
a.The lockout/tagout shall remain to the next working day, or
b.Ifit is known work will continue sometime during the night shifts(or
weekend)take normal precautionsand perform necessary notifications,
then remove locks only,leavinga tagout in effect.Enter this information in
the LockoutLog.This alsoappliesif equipment will be idle waiting for
repiair materials or parts.
G.Contractors
1. Outside personnelor contractors involved in operations relatingto
equipment or machinery lockout or tagout that affects City employees, must
review their energy control procedures with the responsible supervisor(s)
for the affected area(s). The supervisor{s) must ensure contractor personnel
understand and comply with restrictions and prohibitions of this procedure
Problems that cannot be resolved must be referred to the County Safety
Office.
H.Energized Equipment
1. Only a qualifiedperson may work on electrical and electronic circuits, parts,
or equipment that have not been de-energized and this v,;11 only be allowed
for necessary trouble shooting and testing. Such persons willbe capable of
working safelyon energized circuits and shall be completelyfamiliarwith the
proper use of special precautionary techniques,personal protective
equipment, insulating and shielding materials, and insulated tools.
2. This section applies to trouble shooting of exposed live parts (involving
either direct contact or contact by means of tools or materials)or working
near enough to them for employees to be exposed to any hazard they
present. Trouble shooting should only involve the measurement of circuit
parameters, visual inspection of readily accessible components, tightening of
connections, and/or manual operation of contractors and switches,Any
repairs necessaryas a result of this trouble shooting will requirethe circuit
be de-energized.
3.If de-energizing is unfeasible due to operation limitations, the supervisor
may authroize work on energized equipment.
4. For repair/maintenance work on energized circuits,power insulation
breakers,switches, etc., must be caution tagged. To better facilitate
securing inan emergency, the two man rule must be adhered to, and
supervisor's permission must be obtained.
5. The appropriate Department Head must be aware of the actions of his
supervisor with regard to work on live circuits and should provide written
guidelines to supervisors within the framework of this and all applicable
regulations and instructions.
6. Under no circumstances should covers,guards,shields,frames,etc. be left
off of equipment or machinery unless the euipment or machinery is locked
out or tagged out, or if the equipment is energized,an authorized person
must be actively working on the equipment.
VI.PERIODIC INSPECTIONS
A.Periodic inspections willbe conducted at least annually to ensure energy control
procedures are documented and followed.
B. These inspected by an authorized employee other than the one utilizing the enrgy
control procedure being inspected.
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c.These inspections must be documented and maintained on file indefinitely.
YD.TRAINING
A.The Safety Office will coordinate initiallockout/tagout training for all
employees.
B.Supervisors will determine when retraining is necessary for authorized or
affected personnel under their cognizance and coordinate the retraining with
the Safety Office to ensure the training is documented.
C.All new employees will receive general information oflockout/tagout
requirements aspartof new hire orinetation.
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CONFINED SPACE ENTRY PROGRAM
CITYOF MARYSVILLE
l PURPOSE
A. The purpose forthe confined space entry procedure isto establish protective
measures to ensure employees'safety and health whentheyenter,work in,andexit
from confined spaces.
B. In addition,the Confined Space Entry Program will comply withthe Washington
Administrative Code,WAC 296-62-145.This program will assistallCitywide
locations and this will update any previously written Confined SpaceEntry Programs
at City locations.
II DEFINITIONS
A."Confined Space"means any space having limited means of egress which is subject to
the accumulation of toxic or flammable contaminants,or an oxygen deficient
atmosphere.Confined spaces include butarenot limited to storagetanks,process
vessels,bins,boilers,ventilation or exhaust ducts,sewers,underground utility vaults
and vessels,cells,digesters,tank cars,and plumbing access areas.
A confined space is further defined as any areathat:
1.has a limitedopeningfor entry or exit;
2. maycontain or produce toxic air contaminants;
3. maycontain a high concentration of inert gases;
4.is not intended for continuous occupancy;
5. may have an oxygen deficient atmosphere.
B."Toxic Atmospheres"are atmospheres having concentration of airborne chemicals in
excess ofthe permissible exposure limits as defined forthat particular chemical.
C."Atmospheric Contaminant"isa substance or a material contained inthe atmosphere,
which is foreign to the normal composition of the atmosphere and usually occursin
the form ofa dust,fume,vapor,gas,or mist.
D."Oxygen Deficient Atmosphere"is deemed to exist if the atmosphere at sea level has
less than 19.5%oxygen by volume.Notethat normal oxygen levels areat 21%.
E,"Flammable Atmospheres"are atmospheres in excess of 10%of the lower explosive
limit.These are usually toxic as well as flammable .•
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F."Qualified Person"isa person designated bythe Department Supervisor as having
sufficient training inthe requirements ofthis procedure and WAC 296-62-145.
G."Threshold Limit Value"(TLV)isa value established bythe American Conference of
Governmental Industrial Hygienists,expressed inpartsper million (ppm),to which
nearly allworkerscanbe exposed onatime weighted average (TWA),oristhe
concentration ofa substance of which personnel should notbe exposed even
instantaneously (ceiling limit).
H. "Lower Explosive Limit"(LEL)isthelower limit of flammability ofagasorvaporat
ordinary ambient temperatures expressed in percent ofthegasor vapor inairby
volume.
IIL AUTHORlTYIRESPONSJRILlTIES
A.It is mandatory that each person working inor around confined spaces be trained in
confined spaceentry procedures.Managers and Supervisors,or their designees,
responsible forcrews working in confined spaces shall be familiar with ail aspects of
these requirements andare responsible fortheir employees'safety.Before anyone
entersa confined space,the supervisor or qualified person will:
1.Confirm that all employees involved intheworkare trained inthe safe entry
procedures and confident that they are abetted.
2. Make certain that all necessary safety equipment ison hand,calibrated,and
working properly.
3.Complete a Confined SpaceEntry permit,perform all necessary air testing,and
discuss possible hazards and safety precautions.
4. Reportto their Supervisor any malfunction ofgas detectors,ventilation
equipment,tripods,harnesses,safety lines,self-contained breathing apparatus
(SCBA),andother air supplies,or anyother related equipment used for
confined space entry.
5.Have current certification isFirst Aid/CPR.
B. Ifthe qualified person deems a situation to be serious enough,they shall cease all
operations until corrective actionhas been taken,and promptly reportthe situation to
their Supervisor.
C.Employees Responsibilities -All employees entering confined or enclosed spaces are
responsible for fully understanding and strictly observing the safety standards,
regulations and procedures applicable to such work.Employees are responsible for
reporting to their immediate Supervisor any condition,procedure or equipment
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considered unsafe and for reporting any injury or evidence of impaired health
occurring inthe course ofwork which may affect the safe performance of their duties.
D. If anyone feels this procedure is being violated they should immediately notify their
Supervisor.
E. Each department/division shall keep a current list of known confined spaces asan
addendum to this procedure.
Iv.TRAINING
A.All qualified persons shall have received confined space training and shall be familiar
with all aspects ofthis procedure.Retraining shall bean annual requirement.
1. The immediate Supervisor is responsible for scheduling the training ofthe
qua1ified person.
2. The City is responsible for providing the confined spaceentry procedures and
any updated training.
V.GENERAL GUIDELINES
A.Employees must never usepure oxygen to ventilate a confined space.
B.Employees will not enter atmospheres which contain or couldcontain flammable
gasesor vapors ifthe contamination of gases orvaporsinanypart of theareaismore
than 10%ofthe lower explosive limit,except intheevent of an emergency,andthen
only when equipment approved for such an exposure is protecting these employees.
C. The atmospheric testing equipment for explosive gasesmustbe setto alarm whenthe
concentration is above 10%of the lower explosive limit (LEL).
D.All workers will exit and/or notenter any space witha reading of>10%of the lower
explosive limit (LEL).The exception isin emergency rescue operations when using
confined space entry equipment approved forthis purpose.
E. Useof toxic and/or flammable materials in confined spaces:
1.Quantities of toxic or flammable materials broughtintoor usedin confined
spaces shall be limited to the smallest amount consistent with efficient use.
2.Containers shall be designed to minimize the evaporation and spillage.Safety
cans or small squeeze bottles are preferable when applicable.
3.Continuous ventilation shall be provided.
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4.Spraying of toxic or flammable substances suchas paint isnot recommended.
F.Employees may enter atmospheres that have no contamination without respiratory
protection.Always ventilate to remove contaminate atmospheres where
contamination is above the threshold limit values but below values immediately
hazardous to life or health.
G.If ventilation cannot remove contaminants,the immediate supervisor may authorize
entry with respiratory protective equipment on a casebycase basis.Use ambient air
for ventilation purposes.Again,never usepure oxygen for ventilation.
VI.HOT WORKIWELDING IN CONFINED SPACES
A.Hotwork permits must be issued bythe Supervisor before employees may enterany
areawherehotwork occurs.Local exhaust and/or respiratory protection shall be
required wherehotwork involves the generation of toxicgases,fumes,or vapors.
B.Employees generally should not allow compressed gas cylinders in confided spaces.
If theydo,they will protect the compressed gas lines fromruptureor damage.Also,
employees will monitor compressed gas cylinders or electric generators atall times,
and immediately turnoff sources of energy whenan emergency arises or when work
is interrupted or completed.
VII SAFETY EOUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR CONFINED SPACE ENTRY
A.Attire - Proper safety equipment and clothing are essential in confined space work.
The qualified person shall determine theattire necessary for the space being entered
and ensure thatitis worn.
I.Only those personnel trained and authorized to wear respirators will be allowed to
wear them.
2.Persons required to wear respirators shall nothave facial hair which may
interfere withthefitofthe face mask,andadhereto allother requirements of the
Respiratory Protection Program.
VlIL RECORD KEEPING
A The immediate supervisor will fill outa Confined SpaceEntry permit for all confined
space entry applications.They will postonecopyat the site,and will keepthe
original on file inthe department.
B. The department will keep a file ofall permits.In itwillbethe originals ofthe permits
that have been issued.
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CONFINED SPACE ENTRY PROGRAM
CITY OF MARYSVILLE
L PURPOSE
A.The purpose forthe confined space entry procedure isto establish protective
measures to ensure employees'safety and health when they enter,workin,and exit
from confined spaces.
B. In addition,the Confined Space Entry Program will comply with the Washington
Administrative Code,WAC 296-62-145.This program will assist all Citywide
locations andthis will update any previously written Confined Space Entry Programs
at City locations.
IL DEFINITIONS
A."Confined Space"means any space having limited means of egress which is subject to
the accumulation oftoxicor flammable contaminants,or an oxygen deficient
atmosphere.Confined spaces include butarenot limited to storage tanks,process
vessels,bins,boilers,ventilation or exhaust ducts,sewers,underground utility vaults
and vessels,cells,digesters,tank cars,and plumbing access areas.
A confined space is further defined as any area that:
1.bas a limited opening for entry or exit;
2. may contain or produce toxic air contaminants;
3. may contain a bigb concentration of inert gases;
4.is not intended for continuous occupancy;
5. may bave an oxygen deficient atmospbere.
B."Toxic Atmospheres"are atmospheres having concentration of airborne chemicals in
excess ofthe permissible exposure limits as defined forthat particular chemical.
C."Atmospheric Contaminant"isa substance ora material contained inthe atmosphere,
which is foreign to the normal composition ofthe atmosphere and usually occurs in
the form ofa dust,fume,vapor,gas,or mist.
D."Oxygen Deficient Atmosphere"is deemed to exist ifthe atmosphere at sea level has
lessthan 19.5%oxygen by volume.Notethat normal oxygen levels areat 21%.
E."Flammable Atmospheres"are atmospheres in excess of 10%ofthe lower explosive
limit.These are usually toxicas well as flammable.
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F."Qualified Person"isa person designated bythe Department Supervisor as having
sufficient training inthe requirements ofthis procedure and WAC 296-62-145.
G."Threshold Limit Value"(TLV)isa value established bythe American Conference of
Governmental Industrial Hygienists,expressed inpartsper million (ppm),to which
nearly all workers canbe exposed ona time weighted average (TWA),or isthe
concentration ofa substance of which personnel should not be exposed even
instantaneously (ceiling limit).
H."Lower Explosive Limit"(LEL)isthe lower limit of flammability of agasorvaporat
ordinary ambient temperatures expressed in percent of the gas or vaporinairby
volume.
IlL AUTHORITY/RESPONSIBILITIES
A.It is mandatory that each person working inor around confined spaces be trained in
confined space entry procedures.Managers and Supervisors,or their designees,
responsible forcrews working in confined spaces shall be familiar with all aspects of
these requirements andare responsible fortheir employees'safety.Before anyone
entersa confined space,the supervisor or qualified person will:
1.Confirm that all employees involved intheworkare trainedinthe safeentry
procedures and confident thattheyare abetted.
2.Make certain that all necessary safety equipment is on hand,calibrated,and
working properly.
3.Complete a Confined Space Entry permit,perform all necessary air testing,and
discuss possible hazards and safety precautions.
4.Report to their Supervisor any malfunction ofgasdetectors,ventilation
equipment,tripods,harnesses,safety lines,self-contained breathing apparatus
(SCBA),andother air supplies,or any otherrelated equipment usedfor
confined space entry.
5.Have current certification isFirst Aid/CPR.
B.If the qualified person deems a situation to be serious enough,they shall cease all
operations until corrective action hasbeen taken,and promptly reportthe situation to
their Supervisor.
C.Employees Responsibilities -All employees entering confined or enclosed spaces are
responsible for fully understanding and strictly observing the safety standards,
regulations and procedures applicable to such work.Employees are responsible for
reporting to their immediate Supervisor any condition,procedureor equipment
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considered unsafe and for reporting any injury or evidence of impaired health
occurring inthe course ofwork which may affect the safe performance oftheir duties.
D.If anyone feels this procedure is being violated they should immediately notify their
Supervisor.
E. Each department/division shall keep a current list of known confined spaces asan
addendum to this procedure.
IV.TRAINING
A.All qualified persons shall have received confined space training and shall be familiar
with all aspects ofthis procedure.Retraining shall bean annual requirement.
1. The immediate Supervisor is responsible for scheduling the training of the
qualified person.
2. The City is responsible for providing the confined space entry procedures and
any updated training.
v.GENERAL GUIDELINES
A.Employees must never usepure oxygen to ventilate a confined space.
B.Employees will notenter atmospheres which contain or could contain flammable
gasesor vapors ifthe contamination ofgasesor vaporsinanypartoftheareaismore
than 10%ofthelower explosive limit,except intheevent ofan emergency,andthen
only when equipment approved for such an exposure is protecting these employees.
C. The atmospheric testing equipment for explosive gasesmustbesetto alarm when the
concentration is above 10%ofthelower explosive limit (LEL).
D.All workers will exit and/or notenter any spacewitha readingof>IO%ofthe lower
explosive limit (LEL).The exception isin emergency rescue operations when using
confined space entry equipment approved forthis purpose.
E. Useoftoxicand/or flammable materials in confined spaces:
I.Quantities of toxic or flammable materials broughtinto or used in confined
spaces shall be limited to the smallest amount consistent with efficient use.
2.Containers shall be designed to minimize the evaporation and spillage.Safety
cansor small squeeze bottles are preferable when applicable.
3.Continuous ventilation shall be provided.
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4.Spraying oftoxicor flanunable substances suchas paintisnot reconunended.
F.Employees may enter atmospheres that have no contamination without respiratory
protection.Always ventilate to remove contaminate atmospheres where
contamination is above the threshold limit values but below values inunediately
hazardous to life or health.
G.Ifventilation cannot remove contaminants,the inunediate supervisor may authorize
entrywith respiratory protective equipment ona casebycase basis.Use ambient air
for ventilation purposes.Again,never usepure oxygen for ventilation.
VI.HOT WORKIWELDING IN CONFINED SPACES
A.Hot work permits must be issued bythe Supervisor before employees mayenterany
areawherehotwork occurs.Local exhaust and/orrespiratory protection shall be
required where hot work involves the generation of toxicgases,fumes,or vapors.
B.Employees generally should not allow compressed gas cylinders in confided spaces.
If theydo,they will protectthe compressed gas linesfromruptureor damage.Also,
employees will monitor compressed gas cylinders or electricgeneratorsatall times,
and inunediately tum off sources of energy whenan emergency arises or whenwork
is interrupted or completed.
VI!SAFETY EOUIPMENT REQUIREDFOR CONFINED SPACE ENTRY
A.Attire-Proper safety equipment and clothing are essential in confined spacework.
The qualified person shall determine theattire necessary for the space being entered
andensurethat it is worn.
1.Only those personnel trained and authorized to wear respirators will beallowedto
wear them.
2.Persons required to wear respirators shall not have facial hair which may
interfere withthe fit ofthe face mask,andadhereto allother requirements of the
Respiratory Protection Program.
VII!RECORD KEEPING
A.The immediate supervisor will fill out a Confined SpaceEntry permit forall confined
spaceentry applications.They will postonecopyat the site,and will keepthe
original on file inthe department.
B. The department will keep a file ofall permits.Init will be the originals ofthe permits
that have been issued.
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C. The department will maintain all permits for a period of one year.
D.InstrumentlDetector Maintenance
I.Instruments usedto evaluate life-threatening conditions shall be maintained in
working condition.
2. A person shall be assigned to maintain the instruments located ineach
department thathasa need for such equipment.Thisperson must be thoroughly
familiar withthe instruction manual and maintenance procedures.
3. A calibration and maintenance log shall bekeptwitheach instrument at the
department or location.
IX TESTING THE ATMOSPHERE OFA CONFINED SPACE
A It is necessary to test all areas(top,middle and bottom)of the confined spacewith
properly calibrated testing instruments to determine whatgasesare present and
whetherenough oxygen is present.Iftesting levels reveal oxygen-deficiency or the
presence oftoxic gasesor vapors,employees must purgethe spaces by forced
ventilation andre-testitbeforeany workers enter.Ifventilation isnot possible,and
entryis necessary,workers must have appropriate respirator protection.Ifdoorsand
covers contain vents,employees must make the re-test withdoorsandcoversin place
inorderto test conditions ofthe confined space before it has been disturbed.Ifthe
coveror dooris unvented,employees will openit only enoughto admit thetest hose
or their equipment.
B.When moving the cover,useonly non-sparking tools.
C. The qualified person will evaluate thearea immediately priorto entryand during the
occupation at intervals dependent onthe possibility of changing condition.
D. Re-test every confined space thathas been closed foranyperiodof time to determine
air quality andthe presence of mechanical hazards.
E.If positive test results are found,ventilate withan explosion-proof fan.Extend the
hoseallthewayto thebottomofthe confined space.Ventilate for at leastten air
changes.See Appendix B for more information on air exchange instructions.
F. To maximize the ventilation,open any other access direct to the confined space,add
more fans if possible.Direct the air flow to eliminate anypocketsof hazardous gases.
Workers inthe surrounding area shall be protected from hazardous exhaust gasesby
distance or by respirators.
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VENTILATION
A.Air Changes
1. A minimum of five complete exchanges of air are needed where oxygen
deficiency may exist and a minimum of ten complete exchanges of air are needed
whereatoxicand/or flammable material is involved.Innocase shall ventilation
timebelessthan fifteen minutes immediately priorto entry.
XI.GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ENTRY OR WORK WITHIN CONFINED
SPACES
A.Entry Permits Required
1.Entryto a confined space shall beby permit only.The permit,authorized in
writing,specifies the location and typeofworkto be done.It certifies that all
existing hazards have been evaluated bythe qualified person and necessary
protective measures have been taken to ensure the safety of each worker.
2. The Supervisor or qualified person shall be responsible for getting the permit and
shall sign off when the areas and actions listed onthe permit have been reviewed
and certified bytheir signature.SeeAppendixA foran example ofthe confined
space entry permit.
3. The original copies ofall confined space entry permits will stayinthe department
files.Acopy shall be posted atthe entry point at all times.
4. Whenthere have been significant work interruptions such as breaks,lunch
periods,covers replaced to the confined space,etc.,andthe operation and/or
conditions are such thatinthejudgment ofthe qualified person,a deterioration
of safe conditions within a space could occur,it will bea requirement to re-test
the space and/or inspect it after thework interruption andpriorto resuming
entryintothe space.
5.Continuously monitor the space if there isa contaminating operation (spray
finishing,welding,solvent cleaning,etc.)conducted with the space.The
certificate required for such spaces will specify their requirements applicable to
the operations,suchas ventilation,personal protective equipment (PPE),
respiratory protection,explosion-proof7spark-proof equipment,fire protection,
etc.
6.Ifa hazardous condition is detected by periodic or continuous testing,re-testing
for certificate updating,orother means,stop all work immediately and remove
personnel from the space.Immediately notify the Supervisor ofthe conditions
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anddonot resume entryandwork until all unsafe conditions havebeen re-tested
and re-certified.
7.Personnel will notwork alone or without communication or observation ina
confined or enclosed space.The qualified person will determine thetype of
communication (voice,signal line,etc.),and the frequency of contact
(continuous,periodic check,etc.),based onthe natureofthe space,operations
and degree of hazard.
XII PRE-ENTRY PROCEDURES
A.Postor barricade theareato prevent unauthorized entry.
B.Ensure control of all sources ofignitionwherea potential fire hazard exists.
C. Priorto leaving theCityshopor main location,all specified safetyand health related
equipment for confined space entry shall be compared to the "Safety Equipment
Checklist"in Appendix C.All equipment must be examined,tested,and calibrated to
ensure the correct operational condition and transported to the worksite. No job shall
be attempted unlessall required personneland equipment are on-site and ready
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.D.Ifvehicles are involved,park vehicle,setthe parking brake,blockthe wheels,tum on
flashers and strobes;setupconesand provide for flagging,if necessary.
E.Mechanical hazards:Employees will notenter confined areas containing parts which
may move or which contain motors,fans,or other power-driven moving parts of
potential hazards until theyaresure such parts cannot moveto injure them.Tagging of
controls without other means of control will be satisfactory onlyifthecontrolis
barricaded an/or isunder constant observation during occupancy ofthe space.Isolation
ofa confined space isa process in which the space isremoved from service by:
I.Locking out electrical sources
2.Blanking and bleeding pneumatic and hydraulic lines
3.Disconnecting beltand chain drives or mechanical linkages on shaft-driven
equipment where possible.
4.Securing mechanical moving parts within confined spaces with latches,chains,
chocks,blocks,or other devices.
F.Electric hazards:Employees will disconnect,lockout,andtag electrical circuits inthe
confined area which may present a hazard.They will protect all temporary lights against
•damage.They will use heavy duty cordsandkeepthesecords clear of working spaces
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and walkways.Finally,they will use only low voltage,battery operated or groundfault
protected equipment onwater sides of boilers or electrical conductive liquids.
G.Electric lighting or circuits used where potentially hazardous concentrations of
flammable vapors,gases,ordustsare present,or may develop,will conform to the
National Electric Code.Also,employees will ground portable electric toolsor use
isolation transformers,ground fault interrupters,or double insulated tools.
XlIl CONFINEDSPACE ENTRY PROCEDURE
A...Obtain the equipment required for entry ifnot on-site.Usethe checklist if necessary.
B.Complete a Confined Space Entry permit.All thelineitemsmustbe complete priorto
entry.The Supervisor or qualified person shall certify by signature thatthe requirements
have been reviewed and confirmed.
C. Setup rescue equipment atthe confined space entry point.
D.Equip all confined space workers with:
1.Harness and safety line;
2.Combination gas/oxygen detector;
Exception:Where all confined space workers are located within ten (10)feet of
each other and on the same level, only one combination gas/oxygen detector is
required It shall becarried by the worker farthest into the confined space.
3. Proper respirator forthejob.
4.Non-sparking tools.
E.Equip attendant with SCBA respirator or air line respirator withan escape provision
ready for instant use.
F.Hold crew meeting and discuss:
1.Safety procedures.
2.Communication signals.
3.Evaluation results.
4.Rescue procedures.
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G. Attachthe safety lineto the confined space worker's harness;attachthe otherendto the
rescuetripodwhere applicable.
H. No matches or lighters areto beusedorcarriedinto confined spaces.Explosion-proof
droplightsor extension cords will beusedinareas which could contain an explosive
atmosphere.Useonly air-driven powertoolswhenworkinginthese areas.
I.Continue to ventilateas longas workersareinthe confined space.
1.Attendant must remain in constant voice communication with confined spaceworker
while he/sheisinthe confined space.
K.Uponloss ofvoice communication withthe confined spaceworkeror uponreceipt of an
emergency signal (suchas three(3)sharp tugs ofthe safety line),the attendant shall
immediately implement the rescue plan.
L.DepartureFrom Confined Space:
1.Emergency -The confined spaceworker shall immediately evacuatethe confined
space ifthe ventilation system fails or anaudioor visual alarm warning isemitted
fromthe gas/oxygen detector.
2. Routine Exits -Upon notification that the confined space worker is ready to exit
the confined space,the attendant shall take intheslackon the safety line.The
attendant shall remain invoicecontactwiththe confined spaceworker until all
tools,material andworkersare completely removed.
M. Rescue Plan:
1.Pre-Plan
a.All personnel onthejob site shall be trained inrescue procedures.
b. All equipment shall be inspected,tested and/or calibrated in advance priorto
entryintothe confined space.
c. Rescue equipment shall beinplaceandreadyfor use,including a tripodand
winch approved for fall restraint,and ladders when appropriate.
N. Rescue Procedures:
1.Initiaterescueoperation upon:
a.Declaration of an emergency bya confined spaceworker inthe confined space;
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b. Loss of voice communication withworkerina confined space.
2. The attendant calls for assistance,breaking intoany existing communication,
declares emergency station"workerdownin confined space.CALL 911 Send
rescue assistance to (address)."
3. The attendant will immediately putonSCBAor airline respirator mask and prepare
to enter space.THE ATIENDANT MUST NEVER ENTER A CONFINED
SPACEUNTIL THEY ARE RELIEVED OF THEIR DUTIESBY
ANOTHER PERSON.
4. The attendant then enters the confined space and assists affected worker(s)to the
entrance.
5. The standby helperthen plays out the airline,andretrievesthe airline and safety line
to prevent fouling asthe confined space workerismovedto the entrance.
6. The standby helper then assist the attendant in removing the confined space
worker(s)from the confined spacewiththe safety lineandhoist iftheyare unable
to doit themselves.
7. The standby helper performs First-Aid/CPR as required while the attendant
removes the respirator equipment.First-Aid/CPR shall be maintained until the
confined spaceworker(s)is revived or until the attendant/helper is relieved by
medical personnel.
O. Post Rescue:
I.Secure the hazard by closing the confined space.Provide barricading and posting
as applicable.
2. Make full reportto the Supervisor andtheCitySafety Committee Chairman .
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Ammonia
Chlorine
Hvdrogen Sulfide
Carbon Monoxide
Sulfur Dioxide
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TEST(S)TO BE TAKEN
Site Security Measures:_
RescuePlan:_
Isolation Procedures:(Lock outITagout;BlockIBleed;etc.)
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VariationtoPolicy Requirement:_
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HIGH HAZARD LOW HAZARD
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GasDetector:Make Model:Calibrated Date: By Whom:_
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Durationof Permit Date of Permit _/_/_Time ofEntry __Time ofExit __
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PRECONSTRUCTION MEETING
A Work to be Done
B.Personnel Needed
C. Traffle Control
D. Equipment Needed
E.P.P.E.Needed
F.Job Duties
G. Rescue Plan
H.Paperwork 'to be Filled Out
Table of Contents:
SECTION: 1
SECTION:2
SECTION:3
SECTION:4
SECTION: 5
SECTION:6
CHLORINE
PROCESS HAZARD ANALYSIS
and
WRITTEN PROGRAM
Emergency Phone Numbers
Process Hazard Analysis
Site Analysis
Emergency Procedures
Wac's
Technical Data
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE CALL OUT LIST
FIRE DEPARTMENT Emergency #
Business number
Greg Com,Chief
Rex Tucker,Asst.Chief
Jerry Jacobsen,Dep.Chief
David Dierck,Dep.Chief
911
659-2777
Home #
659-8844
659-7956
653-9765
659-8279
PUBLIC WORKS Emergency #911
Business number 651-5100
Public Works Main~enance Suppliers
Telemetry Equip.
Dave Marty
Mobil
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Evergreen Adjustment Service Inc.
24 hours
876-0562
279-1382
994-9360
1-800-933-4235
Puget Electric
(Ranney Collector only)
Roger's Electric
STREET DEPARTMENT
Business number
Radio callNo.201
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Business number
Walt McKinney,
Assist.Police Chief
CITY ATTORNEY
Grant Weed
PARKS DEPARTMENT
Business number
Jim Ballew,Director
Caretaker
CITY HALL
Business number
EQUIPMENT RENTAL
Business number
Charlie Anderson,Mangr.
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363-4818
252-2107
360-651-5100
Larry Gessner,Street Supervisor
Home #659-6322
360-651-5050
Home #659-7434
Business #334-1480
360-651-5085
Home #653-8895
Home #659-7466
360-651-5000
360-651-5100
Home #...659-5378
PROCESS HAZARD ANALYSIS
I.LOW CONCENTRATION LEAKS:
A.
B.
1.
Low concentration leaks arethose which are NOT of sufficient
concentration to activate the "sniffer",butare readily noticeable upon
entering the room.(A VERY SMALL LEAKMAY SMELLLIKEA
"LOT"OF CL2).This typeofleakismostgenerallya minorirritant(AS
OPPOSED TOA MAJOR LEAK WHERE ''THREAT TO LIFE" IS
INVOLVED)and will not necessitate theuse of a S.C.BA (self Contained
Breathing Apparatus).Always use extreme caution!Always wear safety
glasses and protective gloves.Long sleeve shirt/apparel is recommended.
After determining thatthereisalow concentration leak present:
Open all doorsto theroomand makesure ventilation fanis
operating.
2.Use ammonia to check allconnectionsat the inIine tank(s)
first,asthosearethe most likely locations for a leakto occur.
3.After locating leak,takecorrectiveaction (i.e.Tighten
connection,replace gasketetc...)
I.HIGH CONCENTRATION LEAKS:
A.High concentration leaks arethose which are of sufficient "strength" to
activatethe sensing device and should always betreated withEXTREME
CAUTION.The sensing device issetto detectanyconcentration of2.5 PPMor
above.(Studies have shown thatthis concentration canbe harmful to the
respiratory system after extended exposure.)
1.After determining that thereis a high concentration leak
present,theoperator should:
a.SUMMON HELP IMMEDIATELY!DO
NOT attempt to deal with thistype ofleak byyourself
b.Once help hasarrived,both operators should
don S.C.B.A.'swithone person to go insideand locatethe leak,
andtheotherto stand-by intheeventthe person inside needs help.
NOTE:If Possible,have athirdpersonstandingbyto summon
additional help if needed.
A.Oncetheairpacksareon,and it is determined that they are functioning
properly and have sufficient air:
I.Oneoperator should enterthe room and:
a.Attempt to ammonia check forthe leak.If
found,take corrective action.Shut offthe flow ofCL2 at the
tank(s).NOTE:Never runorgetina hurry.-MOVE SLOWLY
AND DELffiERATELY.
b.After shutting offgas flow,openalldoors
tot he room and make surethe vent fan is functioning.(fan should
be seton HIGH if available)No leak tests will be possible until
roomis cleared of CL2.So,at this point you have doneallyoucan
do and must wait fortheroomto clear.
1.IF THE CONCENTRATION IN THE ROOM IS TOO HIGH,(Green cloud appearing,
indicating high concentration ofgasor liquid leak)THIS (ammonia check)WILLNOT
BEPOSSffiLE,ASYOU WILL GET A WHITE VAPOR CLOUD AS SOONASYOU
SQUIRT AMMONIA ONTHE RAG.IN THAT EVENT:
A.Immediately call 911.Letthe dispatcher knowthe problem,location,and
extentofleak.Call your immediate supervisor and safety director after calling
911. IF THELEAKIS MASSIVE,(the leak leaving the immediate vicinity of the
building)POSSffiLE EVACUATION OF NEIGHBORS SHOULD BE
CONSIDERED.(note wind direction)ASK THEFIRE DEPARTMENT FOR
ASSISTANCE IN THIS.
1.
2.
S.C.B.A.'s.
on scale.
Have two people don hazardous material suites and
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3.Check the valve at the in-line tank. (if more thanonewas in
line,check them separately)Ammonia check all connections,andwhen
leakis located,take corrective action.
4.Ifthe room does NOT clear ofgas, thenyou may havea
leakinthe valve itself.You will need to usethe appropriate patch device in
the "B"kit (l ton cylinder)"A"kit (1501b.cylinder).
A.Afterleakis taken care of,estimate the amount of gasthat escaped.If
morethan 10pounds leaked,you need to call 1-800-632-8000 forthe IdahoState
Emergency Response Commission and 1-800-424-8802 for the National Response
center.Initial notification must include:
1.Chemical name and indication ofwhetherthe substance is
extremely hazardous.
2.An estimate ofthe quantity released intothe environment.
3.The time and duration ofthe release.
4.The medium into which the release occurred.
5.Nay known or anticipated acuteor chronic health risks
associated withthe emergency.
6.
7.
Any proper precautions taken,such as evacuation,etc.
Name and phone number of contact person.
I.DOCUMENTED TRAINING ON THIS PROCEDURE MUST BE PERFORMED AT
LEAST ONAN ANNUAL BASIS.IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ON THIS
PROCEDURE,CALL YOUR IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR.
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CITY OF MARYSVILLE
WATER SYSTEM STAnON ADDRESSES
WATER STATIONS
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(2)150#cylinders
(2)150#cylinders
CHLORINE STATIONS
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LOCATION
Kellogg Standpipe
Sunnyside Standpipe
Highway 9 Standpipe
Stillaguamish Well
Edward Springs Reservoir
Cedarcrest Reservoir
SEWER STATIONS
LOCATION
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ADDRESS
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4020 71 ~AveNE,Msvl
6200 SR9NE,Art.
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SITE - WasteWater Treatment Plant
LOCATION - 2 Columbia Avenue -Marysville,WA
QUANTITIES (on hand)-2 -1 TON CYLINDE~S
8 -150 lb.CYLINDERS
POPULATION ASSESSMENT-
1.Thetreatment plant has6 employees who work outof this siteand may have various
other Public-Works employees periodically working inthe area.
2. TotheNorth located approx.1/4 mile isthe offices ofPublic-WorksIPlanning &
Building Departments with approx 60 employees.Immediately followed bythe
downtown and business section ofthe City which is heavily populated 24 hours a day.
( Note- To the Northeast apprex,1/4mileisMadelineVillaRest Homewith
approx,100 patience.)
3.Tothe Southisopen flat areasof sloughs and wetlands.Population in this areais
minimal.
4. TotheEast for approx.2 miles isopen flat farm land with minimal population,except
for houses located on47th Avenue which is located onthe Easterly boundary ofthe
sewer lagoons.Beyond the2 miles is located several housing developments which are
heavily populated 24 hoursa day.
5. TotheWest located aprox 1/2 mile is Interstate Highway 5 which is heavily populated
with motor vehicles 24 hoursa day,peak hours being between 7:00AM- 9:00AMand
4:00PM- 6:00PM. The remaining areais sloughs and wetlands stretching to the bay.
WINDEVALUATION -Winds traveling to the North,West,Northwest and Northeast
areof particular concern dueto the close proximity of populated areas and may require
immediate evacuation.All other wind directions should be monitored for strength with an
assessment made on potential exposures within the areas.No wind presents an immediate
danger to onsite employees and evacuation immediately .
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LOCA TION - 614 Lakewood Road -Arlington
QUANTITIES (onhand)- 2-150 lb.CYLINDERS
POPULATIONASSESSMENT-
1.The siteis vacant withno employees onsite unless doing maintenance work.
2. TotheNorth located aprox.112 mile is residential areas which could have people there
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SITE -Stillaguamish Well
LOCATION - 23317DikeRoad-Arlington
QUANTITIES (on hand)- 2-150 lb.CYLINDERS
POPULATION ASSESSMENT-
1.Thesiteis located alongthe Stillaguamish River and adjacent to Smokey Point
Concrete Company which has aprox.12 employees on site.
2.To theNorth beyond the concrete company isopen land with no closeby houses.
3. To theSouth lies theriverand beyond is farm land with minimal housescloseby
4. To theEast located aprox.1/2 mile istheCityof Arlington semi flat terrain witha small
valley in between.
5. To the West located aprox.1/2 mile is farmland with minimal houseclose by.
WINDEVALUATION-Winds traveling in all directions need to monitored for strength
especially to theSoutheast towards theCityof Arlington.Winds following theriver need
to be monitored which could push chlorine towards Interstate Hwy5 aprox.5 miles away.
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LOCATION - 402071st Avenue NE-Marysville
QUANTITIES (on hand)- 2-150 lb.CYLINDERS
POPULATION ASSESSMENT-
I.Thesiteisvacantwithno employees on site unless doing maintenance work.
2.To theNorth located aprox.1/4 mile is residential areas which could have people there
on a continuous basis.
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on a continuous basis.
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on a continuous basis.
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ona continuous basis.
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CHLORINE
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
PROCEDURE IN THE EVENT OF A SPILL OR LEAK
A Report the situation to Fire dispatch by calling 911 and requesting the nearest Fire
Department.
I.Have the following information ready to explain to the dispatcher:
a.Address or location of incident.
b.Describe what has happened.
c.Status of the scene.
d.Any injuries.
e.Materials involved.
f.Advise dispatcher to alert Marysville Dispatch
center.
g.Wind direction.
A.Notification of the proper Public Works personnel:
1.During business hours: Office 360-651-5100 I WWTP (360)-651-5133
I.After hours:
Radio Number Name Home Number
102 Winckler, Ken (425)-347-2615
103 Larson,Larry (425)-337-8242
301 Doan,Rick (360)335-0758
401 Olsen, Gary (360)659-9514
701 Anderson,Charlie (360)659-5378
601 Dale Thayer (360)403-8329
903 Paul Rochon (360)659-9066
2.Notification of other agencies:Refer to Emergency Call Out
list.
A.Assess danger potential:
I.Approach from upwind if possible, stay upwind,out of low areas.
A.Estimate immediate danger area:
1.Danger to personnel.
2.Equipment location.
E.Establish traffic control if necessary.
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SAFETY RULES FOR CHLORINE CONTAINERS
A.CHLORINE GAS CYLINDERS (100 AND 150 LB)
1.Move cylinderswith a properly balanced hand truck with clamp
supports that fasten about 2/3rds of the way up the cylinder.
2.Protective hood should alwaysbe in place when moving cylinder.
3.Never liftcylinderby its hood.
4.Never expose cylindersto direct heat.
S.Store empty cylinders separatelyform full cylinders.
6.NEVER STORE CHLORINE CYLINNDERS NEAR
TURPENTINE,ETHER, ANHDROUS AMMONIA, FINELY
DIVIDED METALS, SYDROCARBONDS, OR OTHER
MATERIALS THAT ARE FLAMMABLE IN AIR OR REACT
VIOLENTLY WITH CHLORINE.
A.TON CONTAINERS OF CHLORINE
1.Move only with equipment rated at a minimum of two-tons.
2.Through 6. Same as above for cylinders.
I.Rotate such that valves are invertical orientation.
2.Never withdraw from lower valve, unless manifold and feeder
system is designed for liquidchlorine.
"----~-.--_.~-----"--'~-'_.'-~-"._.'-'.-.-_.._.._.,...~..._..._-_._------------~--~~=~.~.._-
PROCEDURE SHEET
HOW TO CHANGE A ONE TON CHLORINE SUPPLY
TOOLS AND MATERIAL NEEDED:
1. Someoneto assist you.
2.Self-contained Breathing Apparatus.
3.SpecialChlorineInstitute approved wrenches.
4.Aqueous ammonia.
5.Replacement washers.
6.Steel wool.
STEP
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
CAUTION:
PROCEDURE
Be surethe supply isemptybyweighingit.
Turnon the ventilation fan.
Closethe container valve.
Closethe auxiliary valve.
Closethe header valve.
Loosenthe yokeclampscrewthatsecuresthe adaptertothe
containervalveoutlet.
Removethe yoke clamp.
Movethe endofthe pigtail away fromthe container.
SUPPORT THEPIGTAILTO AVOID GETTING KINKS.
Removetheusedwasher form thecontainervalveorthe endofthe
pigtail.
Screwthecapontothe container valveandtightenit.
Replacethe protective hoodoverthevalvesand secureit.
Hoistand position the liftingbaroverthecenterof container.
SecuretheJ hooksovertheedges of the container.
Raisethe container to easeit offthe scale.
Movethe container to whereitwillbestoredwhen empty.
Lowerthe container tothe floorandsecureitwith wedges.
Movethe full containerto whereitwillbehookedup.
Movethe hoistandliftingbarout ofthe way.
Removethe protective hood.
PROCEDURE.IXJC
I.
2.
FIRST AID FOR CHLORINE EXPOSURE
MILD EXPOSURE -First,leave the contaminated area.Move slowly,breathe
lightly,without exertion.Remain calm,keep warm andresist coughing.
INHALATION -remove the victim from the contaminated area.Keep the victim
warmandina reclined position with the head and shoulders elevated.Give
artificial respiration if necessary.Administer oxygen as soonas possible.Call a
physician immediately.
If victim has slight throat irritation,immediate reliefcanbe accomplished be
drinking milk.Drinking spirits of peppermint also will helpreducethroat
irritation.A milk stimulant such ashot coffee orhotteaisoftenusedto control
coughing.
3.SKIN CONTACT -Shower the victim,removing all contaminated clothing.
Wash affected area with soap and water.
4. EYE CONTACT -Irrigate eyes withwaterfor 15 minutes,holding theeye lids
wide apart.Call physician immediately.
FIRSTAID.DOC
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MATE~[AL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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~OLECUL~~FOR~ULJ:
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:OMPONENTS-HAZA~DCUS:CAS NO.:~COMHENTS:
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TWA =0.5 ?Pti,1.""G/"3
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~Q CliLORIIIE;2.3 POISONCUS GAS;UN 1017;?OISOh -INHALATION HAZARD,
,ALARD ZONE ~.MARINE POLLUTANT.PLACARDED POISON GAS.
JOT REPORTM.lLE :JUANTlTY IRQ)15 10 LB~.
~~~¥~~~~~~~~~~~~~¥~~~~B~~*~~*~~~~~~~~~~***~~*~~~**~*~~~~~~~~~v~~*****~~*~~~~*~~
,4t --mr ~PPLICAaL~:-IE -:-JOT ESTABLI SHEe
fR)-I~DIC~TES ~EGISTE~[0 TRAOEHA?K OF ELF AT[CHE~NORTH '~E~IC~
CJ?YRrGIIT 1993 .ILL RIGHTS ~ESERVED
PHYSICAL PROPERTIE)
en:::121213/93 PAGE:c
__PIG f'Ulhrn~~JGE:
...C (-2'J.~1')
HCLcCUL'\~~E!GHT:
70.1
VAPOr<::JEN~ITY(AI~=I):
2.5
t-fELTIN::;POUlT:
-101 C (-149.0 F)
5PECIF[C G~~VITY(H20=I):
1.467 .~o C
SOUJ5ILlTY HI ri2C:
.71Z ~1 ATM.21 C
/:c:.=~P'<F SS~'<=(!-'"HG):
:=PSIG j)21.1 C
~~~L5T!LES 9Y VCLU~E:
10:
APP~ARANCE AND CDOR:
GREEI~ISH-YELLJW GAS.SHARPLY PEnETRATIr~G ODOR.SIMILAR Te ~LEACH-PUNGENT
FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
FLA:;H POINT:
NA.SUPPORTS CO~aUSTION
FLAMMABLE LIMITS:
LJWER:NA UPPER:NA
AUTOIGNITIGII TE~n.:
'IA-------------------------------------------------------------------------------EXTI:IGlJISHIHG HEDIA:NA
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
S?~CIAL FI~E FIGHTING P~OCEDURES:
RE'1UVE CHLORINE CONTAINERS FROM FIRE lONE,IF ?CSSI~L:.AP?LY WATE~T~
CC,lL CCNTAINERS EXCEPT IF CHLORWE IS ESCAPING.IF :::C:~"'AI'JE~IS LEAY.I'/G.
JJT IN APEA ~ITH TEMPERATURES LIKELY TO EXCEED 130 JE~c.APPLY WATEQ ro
ACJNTAINER aUT AVOID AREA "HERE CHLiJRINE IS LEAKI~lG If'"OSSIBLE.~I~l PRESENCE OF CHLORINE USE SELF-CJNTAI~ED 8REATHI~G !"PA~ATUS SHe FIP~
FIGHTER'S 'TURNOUT'CLOTHING.
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UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS:
MA'JY ~[f~LS IGilITE IN PRESENCE OF CHLORINE-F:)i<D.l....;=\..=.ST~EL AT 485 1=.
HAY REACT TO CAUSE FI~E AND/OR EXPLOSION UPON CONTleT ~ITHTU~PE~TINE.
ETHE.~.!~·~ONlA.HYDROCARBONS.CERTAIN :1ETAL HYO~IC!':S.:,l.RSIDES.'IITRTD~S
DXI~ES.SULFIDES.PHGSPHIDES.EASILY OXIDIlED ~ATE=rA\..S.D~GANIC
~ATcR[~LS O~OTHE~FLAMMABLES.
REACTIVITY DATA
ST.\BIll TY:
ST ABU:
CONDITIONS CONTRIBUTlIJG TO HISTABILITY:NA
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I~JCur~PATIi:lrUTY-AVOID CONTACT WITH:
SE~'U~USUAL FIRE APID EXPLDSION rlALARDS'SECTION Ae~v=.
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HAlARDnlJS CECCHPOSITION THERMAL AND OTHER:
"e -:,CJT ~PPLICAOL=NE -~IOT ESTt-BUSHED
(H)-1~IDICATES REGISTERED TRAOEHA~K OF ELF ATCCHEM ~coT~!HE~ICA
OPYfUGHT 1993 ALL ~IGHTS RESERVEQ
~EACTIVITY DATA -CONTINUED
.'",,~..
DA TE:12/28/93 P~Gf::
eHLJf~[.\c [S A:J ~U:'~ClT -CANNeT Di::CJr1PUSE.
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,,:ICITfCNS TJ .\VUIO:
HE er
TOXICITY
GUT,,:
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:IHALA T [CN
AtIlI1AL:
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RATS
DA TA:
SEE TOXICITY COMMENTS
SEC:sr.ltl EFFECTS
LCSO: 293 PPMI IHR.
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OXIC EFFECTS/RCUTES OF ENTRY
yr::EFFECTS:CORROSIVE
~AY CA~SE BLINDNESS.CORROSIVE - LIQUID A~D GAS;~AY CAUSE aURNS.
YAPOR CONCE~TRATIONS OF 1 PPM CA~CAUSE REDNESS,TEAR[NG AND IRRITATION.
x 1'1 EFI=ECTS:CORROSIVE
C~~~CSIVE -LIuUID AND GAS;CAUSES aURNS TC SKIN.CHL~RINE VAPGRS CA~
_AUSE IRRIT.\TI[HJ,aURNING AND BLISTERS.
rus-TJXIC ::FFECTS:
INHALATION:~AJOR POTENTIAL ROUTE UF EXPOSURE.CHLORINE IS A RESP[RATORY
IR~ITANT.CGNCENTRATIONS OF 3-6 PPM CAN CAUSE IRRITATION OF THE NOSE
AND MUCCUS ~E~~RA~E UF THE UPPER R~SPIRATORY TRACT FOLLOWED BY HEACACYE
A:IC CCUGHING.10 PPM CAN CAUSE SEVERE IRRITATION OF RESPIRATORY TRACT
~[TH 15-20 po~CAUSING INTENSE COU~H.UTHER SYHPTO~S OF OVEREXPOSU?E
CAN INCLUDE rIAUSEA.VOMITING.OIZZI/jESS,SHORTNESS OF BREAtH APID CHEST
PAIN.PULMCNA~Y ~QEHA AND CHEMICAL PNEUMONIA CAN DEVELOP AND HAY occuq
HCU~S ~FTER EXPCSURE.PROLONGED E~POSURE TO CONCENTRATIONS ABOVE 25 aPM
CAN CALSE UNCONSCIOUSNESS AND DEATH.ONE STUDY WHICH IIIVOLVED EXPQSURES
OF HUMANS TO 0.5 PPM FOR 8 HOURS AND 1 PPfl ~OR 4 HOURS CAUSED TRAIISIE~T
DEC;;:E ASE 0 PULMOnARY CAPAC ITY.AS MeASURED BY PULMONARY FUNCT!ON TE ST S.
"CA2Ci~[GENECITY:ONE STUDY HAS BEEN CONDUCTED TO EVALUATE CHLORINE'S
AdILITY TO CAUSE CANCER IN EXPERIMENTAL ArjI~ALS.SEVEN GENERATIONS OF
RATS ~ERE EXPOSED BY INGESTION TO HIGHLY CHLORINATED WATER (100 HG/lIT~R
D.'oILY.NO INC;<EASED INCEDE~ICES OF TUt~J({S WERE OBSERVED.
CHLJRIt;E IS NOT LISTED AS A CARCINUGEN :3Y NTP,IARe OR OSHA.
/:;
REPC;CDl:CrrVE TOXICITY:TWO STUDIES HAVE dEEN CONDUCTED TO ASSESS TlfE
,4It NOT ~PPLICAULE NE -NOT ESTABLISHEC
~)-IIIDICATES REGISTERED TRADEHA~K OF ELF ATCCHE~NORTH AHERICA
:OPYRJ.C:!T 19'J3 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
TOXICITY -CONTIilUED
-,_.,.'.;.,,~"
DATE:12/28/93 PAGE:
A:'dILl r r ';F CHL:JRr~IE TO CAUSE RE?xOJUCTIVE EFFECTS.RA3'3ITS [.(pOSED :'lY
_[:IH:'L \;IGI;TO CllNCEfHRHICNS OF UP TO 1.5 PP:~AND fiATS !:XPI],E'J 3Y !':G::5-
TI8N TC HIGHLY CHLORINATED JRINKIN~UATER C~ILY FOR S~VEN G~~!:~~TID~S
UI~N:JT OISPLAY ANY ADVERSE REP~UDUCTIVE EFFECTS.
MEnlCJL COI/DITIONS AGGRAVATED dY EXPOSURE -ASTH~A,SRCNCHITIS,E~PHYS::
IIA ~1.LJ eTHER LW~G QISEASES AND CHRLJNIC :IOSE,Sl'iUS OR THROAT CONiJITIO'lS.
rAi~GET DRG:'N TOXIN:NE
fOXICITY CC~MENTS:
OR,\L:NOT A LIKELY OCCURE"lCE S [NCE CHLJ.:n I>E IS A GAS H RClG:'l TEr~;:>E?A TU-
RE.If\GC:~ED LIQUID CHLORINE CAU CAUSE SE'IERE '3UPI:S OF HOUTH,ESOPHAGUS
A~JD STC:-1ACH.
Cii~UNIC:~ILJ UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION.
NUMEROCS STUDIES HAVE BEEN COllDUCTED TO OETEo~I"lE CHLORINE'S POTENTIAL
TO CAU5E CHRONIC EFFECTS. IN RATS EXPOSED TO CONCENTRATIONS UP TO 9 PD~
FJQ 6 HOURS PE~DAY,S DAYS A ~EEK FOR 6 ~EEKS,DECREASES IN !QDY WEIGHT
AhD INFLAHMATICII OF THE RESPIRATORY TRACT hERE OBSERVED.AT EXPOSURES
OF 3 A~D ~PP~,CHANGES IN THE LIVER AND KIDNEYS WERE ALSO NOTED.RAB-
BITS A~o GUINEA PIGS EXPOSED TO 1.7 PPM FO~9 MONTHS SHOWED ~EIGHT LOSS
~ND DECREASED RESISTANCE TO DISEASE.NO ADVERSE EFFECTS WERE OBSERVED IN
,,~'311ITS t.ND GUINEA PIGS AT LEVELS JF 0.7 PP".GUInEA PIGS EXPOSED TO
1.A PP~FeR 5 HOURS A DAY FOR 47 DAYS ANO INJECTED wITH TUBERCULOSIS
(3ACrEKIA)DISPLAYED SHORTER LIFE CYCLES THA~THOSE EXPCSED TO JUST ONE
A J F THE AGENTS.RATS WITH PULHOIIARY DISUSE SHOHED AN INCREASED RESPONSE
-TO CHLDINE.:<HESUS HONKEYS EXPOSED TO CONCE~HRATIOtlS UP TO 2.3 PPM FIJR
b HOUR5 A DAY,5 DAYS PER WEEK FOR UN[YEAR DID NCT EXHIBIT ANY SIGNS OF
CijRON I C TOX IC ITY.
A 3TUDY OF 600 DIAPHRAGM CELL WORKERS EXPOSED TO 0.006 TO 1.42 PPM
SH~~ED NO STATISTICALLY SIGNIFICANT INCRE~S::IN Aa~~R~'L CHEST X-~AYS,
ECS Cil PULMONARY FUNCTION TESTS.
JTHER:Ne KNO~N ANTIDOTE.
;'IOT,,5 n;PHYSICIAN:TREAT'1ENT FOR 1I11iAUTICN IS SY~PTO~AT!C AND
SUnPORTIVE.KEEP PATIENT AT REST UNTIL RESPIRATORY SYMPTOMS SUBSIDE.
S"OATICN FOR APPREHENSION OF RESTLESSNi:SS HAY BE CONSIDERED TO PREVENT
PUL~ONA"Y EDEHA,AS WELL AS DIURETICS AND ANTI~IOTICS TO ALLEVIATE EDE~A
ANn PRCTECT AGAINST SECONDARY INFECTION.ADMINISTER OXYGEN UNDER EXHA-
LATION PRESSURE NOT EXCEEDING 4 C~WATER FCR 15 :-1INUTES EACH HOUR UNTIL
SY"PTC~S SUe510E (EXCEPT IN PRESENCE OF IMPENDING OR EXISTING CARDIO-
Vt.SCUL~R FAILURE).
--'lCT APPLICABLE "E -~IOT ESTABLI SHEC
R)-I'IOIC~TE5 REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF ELF ATCCHE~NORTH AME~IC'\
COPYR,GHT 1993 ALL KIGHTS KESE~VED DATE:12/28/93 PAGE:,
GET MEDIOL
ATTENT ION
EMERGE~CY FIRST AID
!IEAL!H HAZARD INFOKMATION
~IS51~L~~XPGSU~E LIP.ITS:
Pt:~~'l5SI:3LE ::::XroSURE LIMITS AJ::::::LI:iTED l:j THE 'INGPEOI"t;TS'SECTICN.
I NG::ST I'lN:
00 liUT Ir--OUC"
VO:·IITING
GIVE LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATEK OR HILK.00 NOT GIVE ANYTllING 8Y MeUTH
TO AN LNCCNSCICUS PERSON.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
DERMAL:
WASH rl ITH SCAP
AND WATER
GET MEDICAL
4 TTENT ION
CONTAHINATED
CLOTHING -
REMoYE AND LAUNDEo
RE~OVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING UNDER SHOWER.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
EYE CONTACT:
FLUSH ~ITH PLENTY JF WATER FOR
AT LEAST 15 MINUTES
GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION
DO ;WT US::OILS OR CHEMICAL NEUTRALIZERS.
-~~~~~~~~--------------------------------------------------------------------
REMOVE TJ IF NOT BREATHING GET MEDICAL
F~ESH JIR GIVE ARTIFICIAL ATTENTION
RESPIRATION
KEEP PATIE~T ~APM.AT REST,COMFORTABLE.CO NOT ATTEMDT TO REMOVE
SOYECNE F?O~A CHLORINE AT~OSPHERE WITHOUT WEARING S.C.S.~.
IT IS ~EC2MME~CED THAT aNYONE EXPOSED TO CHLORINE GAS ~Y INHALATICN
UJTAI~A CHEST X-R4Y TO CHECK FOR PULMONARY EDEHA.
SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORHATICN
YENTILATIC~~E~UI~E~ENTS:
SUFFICIENT TU CONTROL AIRBORNE LEV~LS SELOh PEL OR TWA.CHLORINE IS
HEaVIE~THAN AIR AND TENDS TO COLLECT AT GROUND OR FLOOR LEVELS.
VENTS SHGULO BE AT FLOOR LEVEL.
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EYE:
FACE SHIELC GOGGLES
AL~AYS ~EAR GOGGLES,EVEN WITH FACE SHIELD.CONTACT LENS::S SHOULD Ncrr_-NUT APPLICABLE NE -NOT ESTABLISHEC
(RI -IflDICATES REGISTE~ED TRADEMARK or ELF HGCHE!'1 NORTH AHE2IO
COPYR{GHT 1993 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED DATE:12/28/93 PAGE:f
SPECIAL PROTECTION INFOR~ATION -CONTINUED
-4Il~~-:~~~-~~:~-~:~~~~~-~~~~-~~::-:~~~::~~~_
HAND(CLCVE TYPE):
~~AR AhY PUeBER OR PLASTIC NON-PORUUS GLOVES.
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RESPIKATOR TYPE:
UP TO 10 pr~-~EAR CHEHICAL CARTRIDGE (ACID GAS)PESPIRATOR~.
UP TO 25 PP~-USE CANISTER GAS MASK RESPIRATORS WITH FULL ~ACE PIECE OR
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS (SC3A).
OVER 25 PP~(OR UNKNOWN CONCENTRATIONS)-"EAR SCRA OR EQUIVALENT.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
OTHER P~OTECTIVE EQUIPHENT:
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING FOR EXPOSURE TU LI~UID CHLORINE OR HIGH CONCENTRA-
TIONS CF GAS.
IN THE OPEN,FIREHAN'S 'TURN OUT'CLOTHING IS RECO~HENDED.
~~~~~*~~~~~~*~*~~~~~~****~~**~~**~**~¥*~***~¥***~~*~~~~~**~~~*~~~**~**~*~~~*~*~
SPECIAL HANDLING AND STORAGE CONDITIONS
WASH THOROUGHLY
AFTER HANDLIrlG
~EP AWAY FROM HEAT,~ARKS,ANe FLAMES
00 NOT GET IN EYES,
ON SKIN uR CLOTHING
EHPTY CONTAINER ~AY
CONTAIN rlAZAROOUS
RESIDUES
DO NOT 3REATHE
OUST,VAPCR,HIST,GAS
00 :~OT O~OP CONTAINER.KEEP IHHoalLISED WHEN IN USE.DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
HANDLE,STORE OR USE CHLORINE WITHUUT CQMPLETE REVIEW OF THE CHLORINE
INSTITLTE'S CHLORINE HANUAL AND A THOROUGH KNOWLEDGE OF THE USE OF
RESPIP.~TO~Y EOUIPHENT.
DO NCT AlLO~CONTACT ~ITH SKIN OR
EAT,DRINK OR SHOKE IN WORK AREA.
OR USIhG RESTROOM.
EYES.DO NOT BREATHE VAPORS.DO NeT
WASH HANDS PRIOR TO EATING,DRINKING
TO DETERMINE THE EXPOSURE LEVEL(SI,HONITORING SHOULD BE PERFORHED REGU-
LARLY.~EAR RESPIRATOR WHILE OPERATING VALVES AND CONNECTING OR DISCON-
NECTING LINES.SAFETY SHO~ER AND eYEWASH FOUNTAIN SHOULD BE AVAILABLE.
TEST U~LOAoING LINE CONNECTIONS FO~LEAKS WITH AHMONIA VAPOR.
~~~~~*~~~*~~~~~~*~~~~~~**~**~**¥**~**~¥****~*~~~~*~*~**~**~*~~*~***~~****~~~~~~
SPILL HANAGEMENT
KEEP UP~IND
EVACUATE ENCLOSED
SPACE
,~-~OT APPLICABLE NE -NOT ESTABLISHEC
:R) -INDICATES REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF ELF ATOCHEM NORTH AHERICA
COPYf~,GHi 1993 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
SPILL ~ANAGEHENT -CONTINUED
DATE:12128/93 PAGE:7
_::VACUAT:::ARE.~.wOVE Urjp~OTECTEO PERSmjNEL UPWIND OR C::<OSSWI~:O OUT OF
O~~GE~~~[A.HEAP.CNE-PIECE,TOTAL ENCAPSULATING SUIT OR BUTYL-COATE~
tlYL ,fJ CR EIJUIV,ILElIT ,.lITH SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS (SC3A).
ISOLATE LEAK TG WHATEVER EXTENT POSSIBLE. IF A CHLCRINE CONTAINER IS
LEAKI~G,TRY TO POSIT 1m,IT SO THAT GAS RATHER THAN ll~UID LEAKS;APPLY
E~E~GE~CY KIT DEVICE IF POSSIBLE.FOR OTHER THAN HINO~LEAKS,IMMEDIATE
LY I~PLEwENT P~E~ETERMINED EME~GENCY PLAN.SPILLS OF CHLORINE OF 10 QQ
HORE ~(U~CS MUST 9E REPORTED TO NATIONAL RESPONSE CENTER 1800-424-9802).
CALL CrE~TREC 1800-424-9300)OR SUPPLIER WHEN HELP IS ~EEDEO.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~$~~+*.~**.*$$*~.*••*$**.*.*~$.*$••*. * * ~~ ~.$~.~~. $*~ .~ *~~~ h ~~
DISPOSAL PROCEDURES
CHLORlr.E GAS WILL DISPERSE TO THE ATMOSPHERE LEAVING Ne RESIDUE.
CfILCJRI~E MAY BE NEUTRALIZED BY INTRODUCING IT INTO CAUSTIC SODA,SODA
ASH JR HYDRATED LIME SOLUTIONS.DU NOT APPLY CAUSTIC SODA,SODA ASH OR
HY~RATED LIME DIRECTLY ONTO LIQUID CHLORINE SPILL.LIQUID AND/OR SOLID
RESICU~S FRCH NEUTRALIZATION MUST tiE DISPOSED OF IN A PERMITTED WASTE
MANAGE~ENT FACILITY.
:ONSULT FE~E~AL.STATE.OR LOCAL AUTHo~ITIES FeR PRoPE~DISPOSAL PROCEDURES.
~*~~*~*~~~~~)~~~~~*~~~*~~*~*~~~~~~~~~~~*~~~*~~**~~~*~~*~~~*~*~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIUN~CHLORI~E IS SU8JECT TO THE REPORTING
SECTIO~313 ANn 40 CFR PART 372.
THRESHCLO PLANNING QUANTITY ITPQ)IS
REQUIREMENTS OF SARA TITLE III.
100 POUNDS.
~.*~*~~~***~~~*~*$~$$$*••~.~$•••*•••••$**.**•••$•••*••~.$.~$.$.~$..~•.•**~*~~~~
«**~*~$$*~~*+~**~*~***~•••••$.**••$••*¥.***••$~••••$.*.$*$.~.**$$~.~••••~$~*~~~
MSCS PREPARED BY PRODUCT SAFETY
=LF ATOCHE~NCRTH AMERICA,INC.BELIEVES THAT IHE INFORMATION AND RECOM-
~ENDATIoNS CJNTAINED HEREIN (INCLUDING DATA AND STATEHENTS)ARE ACCURATE AS
JF THE DATE HEREOF.NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
"ARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY,OR ANY OTHER HARRANTY.EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED,
IS MADE CONCERNING THE INFORMATION PROVIDED HEREIN.THE I~FoRMATIoN
~ROVIDED HEREIN ~ELATES ONLY TO THE SPECIFIC PRODUCT DESIGNATED AND HAY NOT
3E VALID ~~E~E SUCH PRODUCT IS USED IN CoH8INATIoN HITH ANY OTHER HATERIALS
JR IN ANY PROCESS.FURTHER,SINCE THE CoNOITICNS AND METHODS OF USE OF THE
JROOUCT ANC llF THE INFORMATION REFERRED TO HEREIN ARE BEYOND THE CONTROL OF
=LF ATOCHE~,ELF ATOCHEH EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY AS TO
lNY RESULTS OBTAINED QR ARISING FROM ANY USE OF THE PRODUCT OR RELIANCE ON
oUCH INFoRI'AT ION.
[P)-
NOT APPLICA8LE NE -NOT ESTABLISHED
INDICATES REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF ELF ATOCHEM NORTH AHERICA
~o~"'''slIl,ne"Conc,ct:
Jl:elul,to~y Aflal~s Deot.
PO 80.'01 Ames,1~SOCIO
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p~ODucr NAME:C"lorlne E<lulvllltflt St,nd,rd e.S "'9'L IS Cl2
CAS NO.:N.o.CHEHJC""L ),lAME:Not ulllJubh
FO~MULA:Not IIIpllcabh CHEI1IC""l FAMILY:Not UlIlIClibl.
HACH COMPANY
PO BOX 907
AMES,IA 50010
VII.fIRST AID
E~·r,e"cy relepl'lone •
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All co",oonents .~.
PCT:<O.I CASNO.:NA
TLV:Not ,opllc;OI.
HAZ~Jl:D:Not 'Pllllca~le
Oelllln.~.llled W;te~
PCT:to 100 CAS NO.:7132-le-s
TlV:Not Ippllclbh
HAZAJl:D:None
II.INGREOIENTS
S~Jl:A:»cr LISTED
PEL:Not .oollc.blt
SAJl:A:NOT LISTED
PEL:Not ,001Ic.bl,
EYE AND SKIN COl,ifACT:F:",p ...Ith Dlt"ty 0'....t er ,
INGESTION:CIvil l,rg.~~a~'ltl.s 0'w.t.~.C,l1 pnyslcl.~l,~t~l~:.li.
Ii'lHALATION:Not UDllCf:lt
VIII.SPILL AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES
IN CASE OF SPill ~Jl:EtEASE:Dllutl wIth w,ttr.Pour down t"t o,,:~~l:~
.xc.ss ....t.r.
DISPOSE OF IN ACCOROA~E ~JTH ALL FEDE~"'L,STATE,AND LOCAL Jl:ECUl'Tr~~~.
IX.TRANSPORTATION DATA
Any COflloon.nt 01 this "htu~t not sOlclflc.Uy Ilstld tlg."otht~
co,"pon'''ts'',11 not conslde~td to O~lStnt •c.~clnottn h'l.rd.
III.PHYSICAL DATA
D.O.T.PJl:OPER SHIPPING Ioo..u-E::Hot Cu~~tntIy lI:eguIlted
HAZARD CLASS:NA 10:NA G~OUP:NA
I.C.A.O.PROPE~SHIPp:~~~:Not CurrentlY RtsuI'~td
HAZMD CLASS:N""1<:1:HA (;l:10UP:NA
STATE:l1quld APPEAl:1ANCE:Clttr,ptnk OOOR:Non.
SOlUalLlTv IN:WATER:HIscJblt ACID:Hiselblt OTH(~:Not dttt~",ll\td
80lLlNe POINT:NO MELTING PT.:NA SPEC GRAVITY:0,99'eoH:6 to 7
VAPOR PRESSLmE:Not d.t.rllllntd VAPOQ.DENSITY 'Ilr-O:NO
EVAPORATION RATE:0.64 METAL COII:ROSIVITy _ALUMINUM:NO STEEL:NO
STABILITY:Stlb1e
STOII:AGE PRECAUTIONS:Star.thhtly tloud In I cool,d~y pile..
FIRE,EXPLOSION HAZARD AND REACTIVITY DATAIV.
FLASH PT.:Not ,polleeblt METHOD:NA
FLAMMABllITV LIMITS·LOWEll::Noll UPPER:NA
SUSCEPTlBlL ITY TO SPONTANEOUS HEATt~:NOlie
SHOCK SENSITIVITY:NOn,AUTOIGNITION P1.:NA
EXTINGUISHll-IG HEDlA:Net lOoUc.blt
FI~E/EXPlOSION HAZARDS:Not ,pol),abit
HA2ARDOUS DECOMP.PRODUCTS:Non,
OXIDI2EJI::NO NFPA Codes:Hulth:0 FlIlMI.bll1ty:
CONDITIONS TO AVOID:Extrelllt hut or 'JUI,S
V.HEALTH HAZARD DATA
ACUTE TOXICITY:Pr.ctlclIJy non-toxle
ROUlES OF EXPOSURE:Not 'oollc'bI,
TARGET ORGANS:Not .ooIJc.bI,
CHRONIC TOxlCITYI PrlctJellly /lOn-toxle
ROUTES OF EXPOSUllE:NOt .polle.blt
TARGET ORGANS:Not 'oollc.bl.
CANCEJI:INFORMATION:Not 'OPUclbit
Jl:OUTES OF EXPOS~E:Not IOIIUcebh
TARGET O~GANS:Not 'ooUc.bit
OVEREXPOSUllE:NO e"ech IntlclPlttd
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGG~AVATED !Y EXPOSURE:Non.~tOo~t.d
VI.PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES
Wlsn thorou.hly Ift.r htndlln,.
PROTECTIVE EQUJPHENT:lib S~.d,Unles
Ructhlty:0
1.11.0.PROPER SHIPHNG ~:Not Curqntly R'!ilullt.d
HA2ARD CLASS:NA 10:NA Cl:!OUP:NA
X.REFERENCES
I)TLV's Thr'Shold ll.I~~Jlu,s Ind BlologiCl1 Exoosur.
I,a"Am,rlcln Cenf,-tr:,of Govlrn~,nt.1 Industrl'1
2'AIr Contlmln'l'tI,Fld".l Jl:f,lstl~,Vo1.54,No,12,
11,HaL PP.2332-HS3.
3J I"~house Inlor ....t re-.
O:l TtChnJell JUd,.tnt
Indlce~f:c l~a~
Hyglenlst~,1~6a.
Thu~Sday,J~n~~-)
THE INFORMATION CONTAI~D HEREIN IS BASED OH DATA CONSIDERED TO BE ACCVRATE.HOWEVER,NQ WARRANTY IS EX~ESS€D OR IHPLIED
REGARD[NO THE ACCURACV OF THESE DATA OR THE RESULTS TO a€OBTAlUED FII:OM THE USE THEREOF,eCI HACH CO.199'
PAGE I OF
MS9S D~rE:1/12/'"
Ctlll"lGE ""0.:01t;5
Fpr Asslst.ne.,Cont.et:
R"ulatary .ffalrs Otot.
PO 80x '01 A~tS,IA 50010
10001 221·<:224
HACH COMPANY
PO BOX 907
AHES,IA 50010
E"'Hi.~ev T.I."nO'Of •
~~e~y ~ount~ln Polson ctr.
IH31 '2]'511'
.-I.PRODUCT IDENTIfICATION
•PIIOOUCT NAME:Chlor I,Of Solution
CAS t./O.:NA CHEMICAL NAME:Not tI.plle.tllt
FORMULA:Not .oollc.tli.CHE~lCAL FAHILV:Not .p"lle.ble
VII.FIRST AID
II.INGREDIENTS
Cfllarlne
PCT:<0.\
TlV:0.5 OP",
HAZARD:Very
CAS NO.:1102-50·5 SARA:NOT LISTEO
PEL:1 PP"'etlllnil
to_lc whtn Inh,l.d:elUStS burns
EvE 4NO $I(IN CONTACr:1.....e~iI:elv flul".yes with .,.t,,..~.:5 e t ov t es .c e :
physic I.".FlUSh Skin wlto elenty 0'w.t.r.
INGESTION:Chi lu,e 'lulfttln"0'".1".C,ll phySlcl"j .."'tdlH,ly.
JNH4LATION:Not IllDUe.IIL.
VIII.SPILL AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES
[N CASE 01'SPILL 011:RELEAse::>::II\1t.wIth ve t ee •POllr ee ..,t-ie :fr.ln ..Inl
exc.n WitH.
DISPOSE OF IN ACCO~DANCE et r ..ALL FEDERAL.STATE.AND LOC.l.L ~E::;ULATIO"'~.
O,mln.rlllZtd W't.r
PCT:to I ee CAS NO.:1132·16-5
TLV:Not 'oolle'lIlt
HAlASlO:Nont
SARA:NOT LiSTED
P£L:Not .ppllc.ble
IX.TRANSPORTATION DATA
III.PHYSICAL DATA
STATE:Uquld APPEARANCE:CI ..r,colon.1S OOOR:Cl'Ilorln,
SOLVSIllTY I"':WAT£II::Hlsclblt ACID:"lot d.hrlllln.d
OTHER:"'ot d'lt.rmln.d'BOILING POINT:-IO~C HELTlf.lG PT.:N4
SPEC GR...VI1'Y:o.,e,pH:3.0 V"'POR PRESSURE:Not .pp11c,blt
VAPOR D£~ITY hlr_ll:"'A EVAPOl!:ATION RATE:O.SS
METAL CO~ROSIVITY -AllJttJNUI'1:Nt!STEEL:NO STA8ILJTV:St'bl.
STORAGE PRECAUTIONS:Stor.In I rtfrl,.r.tor.
IV.fIRE,EXPLOSION HAZARD AND REACTIVITY DATA
D.O.T.PROPER SHIPPING f.lA.""f:"lot Currtntly R ••ul,ttd
HAlARO CLASS:Nil 10:NA GROUP:NA
I.C .....O.PROPER SHIPPING 1olAI"E:Not Curr."tJy R.,ullttd
HAZARO CLASS:Nil 10:NA GROUP:lolA
J .1'4.0.PI10PER SHIPPING N.IJ'E::'-lot C\lrrtntly R ••uhttd
HIIZASlD CLASS:lolA 10,NA CROUP:NA
X.REFERENCES
FLASH PT.:Not 'DPllc,blt HETHOD:f.lA
nAHKABILJTY LJHI1'S -LOWER:NA UPPER:NA
SUSCEPTIBILITY TO SPONTANEOUS HEATING:Non.
SHOCK SENSITIVITY:"lane AUTOIGNITION PT.:NA
EXTINGUISHING HEOIA:t-lot .pplIClbll
FIRE/EXPLOSIO'"HAZAAOS:f.lot 'PPlIcttllt
HAZAROOUS CECCHI'.PRODUCTS:Non.
OXIDIZER:No "","PA Codes:H..!th:FIIIMI'bJ11ty:0
.-CONDITIONS TO AVOID:H ..t ,nd II'ht
""'V.HEALTH HAZARD DATA
THIS PRODUCT KAY 8E:lrrlt.tln.to .yll.
ACUTE TOXICITV:Sll,htly to~lc
ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:In,estlon
TARGET ORGANS:Not d.ttr.ln.d
CHRONiC TOXICITY:Not deter.in,d
ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:Not deter"ln.d
TARGET ORGANS:Not deter~In.d
CANCER Ih'FO'l.KATION:Not .ppl1c.bll
ROUTES OF EXPOSUll:E:Not 'PplIclbll
TARGET ORGANS:Not 'PPIlc'bl.
OVEREXPOSURE:Hly c,use .Irrltttlon
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE:Non,r,ported
VI.PRECAUTIONARY HEASURES
Relet1Ylty:0
11 flY's Thr.shold'll ..U ValJtS .nd Blol011cII Exoosu";"'-=:~fS for 19a6.
Ha•.I rlcln Conhrt,ee 0'Go~.rn"enhl Indultrll!......,S~f.,jItS.116~1.
21 "'Ir COllt lnlntl,Fedt~l:lIeitst.r,Val.54.NO.12.:....·s':lay.Ja"ua'y
19.nO"pP.2332-2'03
3J In-hO\l"Infor"t Ion
41 Technic.!JUd1~ent
Ayold contlet with ,yes,skin .nd clothln,
00 not br.'th.mist or ~.por.
W.sh thorou.hly .ft.r handlln,.
PROTECTIVE EQUIpHE",T:td.qulh vtntilltlon,r ee 'rid.,o.,11S
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THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS BASED ON DATA CONSIDEII:ED TO BE ACC~ATE.HOWEVER.NO ~"'RRANTY IS EXplIESSED ~IMPLIED
REGkRDING THE ACCURACY OF THESE DATA OR THE RESULTS TO BE OBTAINED FROM THE USE THEREOF.ICI H.6:1-1 CO.199t;
H.eh Co",p.n)',WORLD HEJl.DQUARTERS.PO 80x 30'.loy.llnd,CO 6053'
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SAFE1Y COMMTITEE
PACIFIC NORTHWEST SECTION -AWWA
••••••••••••••••SAFE HANDUNG,USE,:
STORAGE,and :
TRANSPORTATION:
OF CHLORINE :
MANUAL ••••~•
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NOTE:Chlorine is considered as Immediately Dangerous to Life and
Health (IDLH)at 25 parts per million (PPM)
ALWAYS:1.Use approved respiratory equipment
2.Have Self Contained Breathing Apparatus available (S.C.S.A.)
3.Have a back-up person
4. Use proper lifting equipment
5.Secure cylinders
NEVER:1.Allowanyone to handle chlorine without proper training
2.Change chlorine cylinders alone
3.Try to fix a leak by yourself
4. Apply water to a leaking container
5.Touch spilled liquid chlorine
(REMOVE AND POST IN 1HE CHLORINE ROOM)
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CHLORINE SAFETY MANUAL
1.Chemical Properties ofChlorine.
D.Containers.
ill.Transportation and Storage of Containers.
N.Typical Facilities - Safety Aspects of Design.
V. Safety Consideration - 0 &M (gas).
VI.Safety -Personnel.
VD.Summary of Precautions when Troubleshooting.
Chlorine containers should not be dropped,allowed to strike forcefully against anything,or
struck forcefully by heavy objects.Chlorine containers should be stored in an area accessible
only to authorized personnel and should be stored so that theycan be moved in the eventof a
leak or a fire.Chlorine containers should not be stored in a subsurface area,since chlorinegas
is heavier than air and will settle into and remain in such an area.
\iJhen receiving a shipment of chlorine containers,inspect the shipment before accepting it.
Check each container lor serious dents,cuts,gouges,or digs that might decrease the wall
::,ickness of the container.Look for corrosion or pitting that might be serious enough to
waaken the container.Check for obvious bulges. Put your hand on the containers to see if they
are hot to the touch (indicating internal moisture/contamination).Visually inspect the valves
and fusible plugs.U any container appears of questionable status, direct the shipper to return
the container.
lV.Typical Gaseous Chlorination Facilities -Safety Aspects of Design:
Tne design and construction of a chlorination facility has a direct impact on the safe use of
chlorine.A well designed and properly constructed facility will minimize diificu1t and/or unsafe
operations.Examples of chlorination systems and information on the safety or safety related
aspects ofgood chlorination facility design are provided in this section.
CHLORINA llON HOUSING REQUIREMENTS -Some of the safety related considerations
in building design are:
l.Chlorine Container Storage:
Storage areas should be on or above ground leve!,prelerably at delivery truck bed height,
and shaded from direct sunlight.
A water source should be provided lor cooling containers in case of fire.e Containers should be isolated in a dedicated storage area so they will not be disturbed by
other operations.
Full and empty contaiiners should be stored separately and marked dearly to avoid
confusion in handling.
Storage should be designed so that a leaking container can be removed with minimal
handling of other containers.
Container storage should be arranged so that the oldest containers will b€used first to keep
stock rotating.
Ton container storage should be designed to avoid lifting containers over the other
containers,especially containers on-line,
Enclosed storage area should be designed with appropriate chlorinegas leak detection
systems.
2.General Chlorination Building Reqnirements:
Chlorine rooms should be on the downwind side of the building,on or above ground level.
Generally, chlorine supply (containers on-line)and chlorinators should be in different
rooms.A small, lSD-pound cylinder installation isan exception.
Each chlorine room should have at least two doors.The doors should have panic hardware
and should open outward to the exterior of the building.
The chlorination system should be protected from all fire hazards .•
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CHLORlNE:SAFE lJSE,HANDUNG,STORAGE &TRANSPORTATION
l.The Chemical Properties of Chlorine:
Gaseous chlorine isan extremely reactive chemical.As a liquid,chlorineisan amber-colored,
eiiy fluic,1.5 rimes heavierthan water, which evaporates rapidly when exposed to the
c::7Iospr.e,e ..~.s a gas,chlorine is 2.S times heavier than air, so it tends to flow downward and
collect in love spots.Gaseous chlorine is greenis;'·yeUow incolor. It has a verystrong,
clsagreecbie,sharp and penetrating odor.
Chlorine :5 not explosive or flammable by itself.Most combustible materials,however,will bum
:~.chlorir.e as they do inoxygen. Chlorine reacts explosively or forms explosive compounds
·;.ith r..a~s ccmmon chemicals,especially acetylene,turpentine, ether, ammoniagas,fuel gas,
"lydrocarbons,hydrogen, and finely divided metals.
Chiorine by ltse!!is not corrosive,but produces highly corrosive hydrochloric (HCl)and
r.~·drochlorous (HOCl)acids when moisture is present (CL2 +H2O =HCl +HOCl).
Chlorine gas,a health hazard as a respiratory irritant,affects the mucous membranes, the
respiratory system,and the skin. In extreme cases, damage to breathing capacitycan lead to
suffocation.Liquid chlorine will cause burns when it contacts skin or eyes.Runoff froma
chlorine leak or spill ",,'ill k:il vegetation and may severly damage the aquatic environment.
II.Containers:
Chlorine normally comes in ISO·pound or one-ton steel containers. It isshippedwitha green or
white la:;e l attached that reads,"Liquid Chlorine-Nonflammable Compressed Gas."
Container construction is regulated by the United States Department ofTransportation (DOn.
Each container is stamped with a specification number, serialnumber,identifying symbol,and
hydrostatic test date. Tor,containers also are stamped withthe inspector's official mark,
owner/cuilcer's symbol,and water capacity. The tare (empty)weightalso maybe stamped on
the tank.Tr.e DOT placard number for chlorir.e is 1017.The placard number should be
displayed on any vehicle that iscarryingchlorinecontainers.
Chlorine containers are curable to reduce the potentialfor leaks.leaks are the result of
rupture due to impact, corrosion, explosiondue to the heat ofan external fire,internalchemical
reaction (typically caused by moisture erroneouslyallowedinside the the container),defective
valves,or bed fusible plugs.
All chlorine containers heve fusible plugs,with a melting point set between 158 and 165 degrees
F (iO ·73.9 C)to allow ventingof the container to relieve pressure and prevent rupture due to
fire or other exposure to hightemperature. Tne ISO-pound containers have one fusible plug in
the cytincer valve below the valve seat. Ton containers have six fusible plugs,three on each
end,set approximately 120 degrees to each other.
Ill.Transportation and Storage of Chlorine Containers:
Chlorine is a hazardous substance and should be handled withcare. The ISO-pound containers
shoulc be moved by c:a;""ing or chainingto a hand truck. They should be transported and
stored inan upright position and should be secured so that they cannot be tippedover. Ton
containers should be moved only usingan approved.lifting beam and a hoist or crane ofat least
a rwo-ror;caoacity. Tcr. containers should be transported and stored ina horizontal position.
Tor.C8r.;c:.-.ers shouic ::e stored at truck bed l-:e;ght and blocked to prevent roUing.Valve
prcrecccr.covers s;-.ctic::emain in placeon ail containers during transport and storage.
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Adequate clearance should be provided around all chlorination components for operation
and maintenance functions.
If the chlorination system is part of a bigger plant, a clear,qas-tight inspection window
should be provided so that the chlorine room can be observed from the interior of the plant
without entering it.All openings between the chlorine rooms and the remainder of the plant
should be sealed.
Respiratory protection should be stored outside of the chlorine rooms in a place that is
accessible without exposure to leakinggas (perhaps a separate building).
All chlorine rooms should contain an appropriate chlorinegas leak detection system.
3.Heating Requirements:
Chlorine room minimum temperature should be 55 degrees F. 65 degrees F is
recommended,however.Container area temperature should never exceed 140 degrees F
(fusible plug material melts at 158·163 degrees F).
The chlorine supply area should be kept 5 ·10 degrees cooler than the chlorinator area to
avoid reliquefaction.(Appropriately located pressure regulators would eliminate this
requirement.).
4.Ventilation Requirements:
Natural ventilation may be adequate if cross-ventilation is possible and the room issmall.
Chlorine room ventilation should consist of dedicated,explosion-proof systems specifically
designed for the removal of chlorine gas.
Each chlorine room should be force-ventilated with a designof one air change per minute,if
required.
The air inlet should be near the ceiling.The exhaust should be near the floor in the area
farthest from the door(s).lnlet and exhaust should be in opposite comers.
The exhaust vent should discharge to the outside atmosphere,above grade,away from air
tanks and away from any material that is susceptible to corrosion.
Separate fan and light switches should be located outside ofeach chlorine room and at any
inspection window.Each switch should be clearly marked. A signal light indicating fan
operation should be provided at each entrance.
5.Drains:
Floor drains should discharge outside of the building.Drainsshould not be connected to
other internal or external drainage systems.
TYPICAL INSTAllATION FOR A ISO-POUND CYLINDER -Figures 1·3 on pages 11 to 13
show typical space requirements and piping and equipment schemes for 150·pound cylinder
.installations.When more than two cylinders on-line are required (four cylinders,if alternating
between banks),the use of the ton containers should be evaluated. Following are some general
design considerations:
150·pound cylinders are for gas withdrawal only and should be kept vertical at all times.
The recommended maximum withdrawal rate on one lSO·pound cylinder is 40 pounds per
day (ppd).
Cylinders should be secured at ali times to prevent them from falling or being knocked over.
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Cylinders on·;ir.~should be located neardoors so theycanbe turned off quickly without
fully enteri::g a contaminated room.
Cylinders ;In-:ir.~should be weighed accurately so that quantities of chlorine used and
remaining ere known.
The floor ar~cr scale platformwhere on-line cylinders are found should be painteda
differer.cc.c-::r quick location in an emergency.
TYPICAL L'\ST.':'L';nONS FOR ATON CONTAlNER -Figures 4-6 on pages14to 16
show typicai scace requirements and chlorination systems for ton container installations.
Following ere s:Jr.€generai design considerations:
Ton conta.r.ers are designed for liquid or gas withdrawal.The container valves should be
aligned ve:-::c=.L·,when inservice. Gas withdrawal is from the top valve,liquid from the
bottom valve (F:gure 7, page 17).
The recorrrnerded maximumone-ton withdrawal rate is 400 ppd. A two-ton capacityhoist
should be :''"\S2:ed for handling ton containers.
Trunnions sr.ot::d be provided to rotate containers easily to align valves andto convert a
liquid valve leak to a gas valve leak.
A special <;as ii::e,should be located betweenthe lastton container on-line and the
pressure r2d"c:"9 valve (PRV)to remove impurities.
CHLORIN,!>..TIO:'-l SYSTEMS DESIGN CONSIDERA nONS -Following isa compositeof
chlorination systemdesigncriteria and standards that relate,directly or indirectly,to safety:
1.Piping and Connections:
Keep pipi"g sir.ple,with the fewest possible bends.Keep thedistance between gas supply
and chlorirator as short as possible.
Piping me:erials forgas under pressure (generally chlorine supplyto chlorinator)should be
Schedule 80 seamless black iron pipe with 2,OOO·pound forged steel fittings and welded or
threaded and doped connections.Container to manifold lines shouldbe Chlorine Institute
approved ::exi~:e connections. Do notuse PVC piping for gas under pressure.
Piping meteriais forgas under vacuumshouldbe Schedule 80 PVC pipeand slip fittings
with primed sovent weldedjointsor rubber lined steel pipe and fittings.
Avoid the U5-2 of bushings;use slip reducing fittings instead.
Grease or 01:r.ever should be used on fittings in contact with chlorine andshouldbe
removed from new piping before it is placed in service.
Condensa:e traps (drip traps) shouldbe installed on the chlorine gas inlet line to the
chlorinator.
[Special Note:Lc;":c chlorine will ignite spontaneously and support combustion ofcarbon steel
at 4S3 degrees F a~.d will dissolve PVC material at ambient temperatures. Neuerapplyheat to
ton conteine-s 0:s:ee!piping.Neuer use PVC when chlorine gas isabove atmospheric pressure
(0 PSIGi.C:C.ari~.~cncer vacuum cannot reiiquefv.]
2.Valves,Unions,Filters,Regulators,and Accessories:
Use Crcorine instituteapproved valves.Header and auxiliary valves are thesame as
conta.na-·.i.25.exceot without the fusible plug.Line valves shouldbe bailor rising stem
type.C~~cri~.e .acuurn or solution valves shouldbe PVC ball or diaphragm type.
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Use ammonia type unions with lead gaskets.Never use ground joint or water unions.
Install a filter ahead of the chlorinator and the PRV to prevent impurities from reaching the
chlorinator.
If the on-line containers are in a separate room from the chlorinator,an external PRV
should be installed as close as possible to the on-line container to avoid reliquefaction. For
example,ifthe chlorine cylinder pressure is lCO psi, the gas between the cylinder and the
chlorinator will reliquefy ifthe ternpe-erure drops below 80 degrees F.If a pressure reducing
valve is installed (lCO-40 psi reduction}, the temperature would have to drop below about 32
degrees F before reliquefaction wouldoccur (Figure 6, page 16).
Pressure gauges should be installed at representative points in the piping,including gauges
for gas pressure,vacuum,and chlorinesolution (back pressure).These gauges aid in routine
operation and troubleshooting.Gauges must oe approved for the particular installation.
Any nuts and bolts used in the chlorination systems should be 316 stainless steel,
galvanized steel,or cadmium plated steel.
3.ChJorinator and Injectors:
Chlorinators and injectors are bought as complete packages or units to perform the
intended function.In general,they should include the following as a part of the final
installation:
Chlorinators -Pressure and VaCl:UD regulators,pressure vacuum relief valve (vented to
outside atmosphere),indicating meter (rotameter),inlet heater,high or low vacuum alanm
switch,chlorine pressure,and vacuum gauges.
Injectors -Vacuum gauge (on chlorinator),water pressure gauges (before and after
injector),diaphragm shut-off valveor.vacuum inlet.
V.Safety Considerations For Operation And Maintenance Of Gas ChJorination
Systems:
Before placing chlorination equipment in operation, performing any operating procedure,or
maintaining chlorination equipment,the operator should be thoroughly familiar with the
characteristics of both gaseous chlorine and the chlorination equipment being used.Only those
people qualified to operate the equipment should be allowed to do so.Only those qualified to
maintain the equipment should be allowedto maintain it. This may seem obvious,but chlorine
accidents result from neglecting the obvious.
Problems with chlorine safety are most likely to occur when the chlorination system is being
worked on during routine maintenance or when tanks are being changed.A chlorination
system that is in stable operation is generaliy safest.
Before working on gas chlorination systems or changing tanks,tum on the room ventilation.
The facility should be dry and well lighted.At least two people, each equipped with an approved
repsirator and eye protection in place and one employee in a backup role with self contained
breathing apparatus (SeBAl,are recommended when working with chlorine gas systems.The
SCBA should be NlOSH/OSHA approved, with full face piece and tank containing a 15-or 30-
minute air supply.
CHLORINATION SYSTEM -NORMAL START·UP:
Berore disconnecting empty cylinders or containers.make sure the valves are completely shut.
When moving gas cylinders or containers,prevent them from falling Or striking other objects.
Vaive orotection covers should remain ie,ciace while the cylinder Dr container is being moved.
Mc~,e sure that all cylinders or containers 'cre securely fastened in place before making any
~i~i:lg connections.
After the cylinder or container is pos.roned properly,follow the operating sequence below:
1.Turn off the rate control valve 0:::'1e chlorinator.
2.Start water flo,..ing through the i~.'2'::Or.
3. Be sure adequate vacuum is be'::"produced (5"Hg minimum).
4.Do the following with each vc:w i~.t~e system,progressing from the cylinder valve to the
chlorinator:
a.Open and shut the valve.
b.Check for leaks between tr.a:;aive and the next valve towards the chlorinator.
c.Test each valve and fitting C'~,:1ection,Watch for moisture or discoloration, which are
signs of a leak.To check for a leak,pass a dauber saturated with ammonia under the
point being tested.A chlorine 'eak will produce a white fumeor cloud. (Do not wipe
fittings or valves with liquid arnrnonia.)If a leak isdiscovered, a new gasket in a
connection may be necessarr-On a valve, the packing nut may have to be tightened or
the packing replaced.
d.When no leak exists,open t~e valve and proceed to the next valve.Valves need not be
opened more than one full rurn.
5.Once all the valves are opened.c~€ck for adequate gas pressure at the chlorinator.
6.5101.01,'turn up the feed rate.
7. Vary the feed rate through the e~.:ire range of the rotameter.
a.Check that the rate controiier operates smooth!".If not, the chlorinator may need
cleaning.
b.Check that the rotameter ri:=.::ing varies smoothly.If not, the chlorinator may need
cleaning.
8 Set the feed rate at the desirec ·,iue.
CHLORlNAnON SYSTEM -NORMAL SHUTDOWN:
When shutting down a system for ra:.:t~"1e maintenance,follow the sequence below:
1.Turn off the gas at the cylinder,-=.lv'e.
2. Let the system run for several t:"i."1utes after the chlorinator pressure gauge goes to zero.
This exhausts the chlorine left i~.the lines.
3.Shut each gas supply valve,procressinq from the gas cylinder to the chlorinator.
4.Turn off the rate control valve.
S.Turn off the injector water su;:;::~.-
CHLORlNATION SYSTEM -EXTENDED SHUTDOWN:
It is necessary to shut down a ch:o:-'~.etion system foran extended period of time, the chlorine
station should be secured.The s~·s:e:T.should be shut down using the sequence [or'a normal,
preventive maintenance shurdow-.TI-.e chlorine containers should be removed from the station
and transferred to another active s:,,:ion or placed insupervised storage.If the local fire
cepartment is invoived in hazarccrs :,:,.cterials emerge~;cl repsonse,they should be told that
t:'e station is out of service end foe ~.o\v long.
CHLORJNATION SYSTEM -PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE:
During normal operation of e cr.:::-'~.G'ion facility,the system should be visited daily to check
routine operations.perform pre'.-e~.::':e maintenance tasks, and verify the safety and security of
tr.e faciEr;;The fci'owing opere:':~;should be completed during these visits
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1.Check the operation of the exhaust fan.
2.Check that the rotameter is reading and check for any buildup of foreign material.
3.Check the rate controller to make sure that the automatic operation is functioning properly.
Vary the feed rate through the entire range to see that the feed rate varies smoothly.
4.Check that the values of the pressure and vacuum gauges are in the proper ranges.
5.Check that the dosage value is in the proper range.
6.Check that the amount of chlorine used is typical.Compare tcday's scale reading with
yesterday's scale reading.The amount of chlorine should agree with average daily dosage
and flow.
Weekly preventive maintenance operations that should be completed are:
1.Clean the strainer forinjector water supply, if necessary.
2. Exercise allvalves.
3.Check the vent linefora clean path and for any evidence of chlorine escaping.Pass a
dauber saturated with ammonia by the vent.A white fume or cloud will form if chlorine gas
is escaping.
4.Check the operation of the chlorine leak alarm system.
5.Check the operation of the vent fan louvers.
6.Check for discoloration of the pressure and vacuum gauges.
Preventive maintenance operations that should be performed every six months are:
1.Check or replace the chlorine gas filters,if necessary.
Preventive maintenance operations that should be performed on an annual basis are:
1.Replace all gaskets in the supply lines,chlorinator,and injector.
2. Clean the components in the chlorinator,injector, and evaporator.
3. Replace all flexible connections.
Preventive maintenance operations to be performed every three years are:
1.Inspect all black iron pipe and replace any portions showing corrosion.
2. Replace all diaphragms.
3. Replace alldiaphragm-protected gauges and switches.
4. Replace the packing in all chlorine gas header valves or replace the valves.
Vl.Safety Requirements -Personnel
a.Training of Employees Who Handle Chlorine:
Make sure you have the correct safety equipment - a chlorine leak detector,self-
contained breathing apparatus,emergency repair kits, face protection,safety shoes,gloves,
and hard hats.Makesure that your employees know where this safety equipment is
located.
A formal written respirator program must be in place,documented,and used for training all
employees who work withchlorine. This program must be assigned to one individual to
administer and must include the following:
1.Employees assigned the responsibilities to perform work requiring a respirator should have
no physiological or psychological limitations preventing proper fit or use ofthe respirator.
2. Only approved respirators are to be used.
3.Proper selection based on the exposure hazard.
4.Train on the proper fit,using the manufacturer's recommendations.
5.Individuais with facial hair that comes between the sealingsurfece ofthe respirator and the
face, or that interferes with the valve function,cannot use any face piece type respirator.
6. Any individual wearing contact lenses cannot be allowed to enter atmospheres that may
cause eye damage unless the respirator also protects the eyes (full facemask or equivalent).
7.The respirator isto be inspected before each use.If the respirator is stored for emergency
or rescue,it shall be inspected at least once a month.
8.The use of respirators shall be monitored by supervisors.
9.The respirator shall be maintained regularly including:
a.Washing,sanitizing, rinsing,and drying.
b.Inspection for defects and replacing all worn or deteriorated parts.
c.Storage to protect against dust,sunlight, excessive heat,cold, moisture, damaging
chemicals,or physical abuse.
10.Evaluate the work place to determine the hazard the employees are exposed to regularly.
II.Evaluate the program annually to determine its effectiveness and make any necessary
changes.This annual evaluation must include employee refresher training covering the
above listed items.
CAUTION:DO NOT ENTER AN UNMONITORED AREA UNLESS THE
EMPLOYEES HAVE THE lllGHEST LEVELOF RESPIRATORY
EQUIPMENT(SCUBA OR EQUIVALENT).
NOTICE:Approved respiratory protection must be in place at all times while
changing chlorine cylinders.
At temperatures below 49.2 degrees F, chlorine can combine with water to form a pale
green chlorine "ice," a crystaline hydrate (CL2.8H20). When the water supplying a
chlorinator is at a sufficientlylow temperature to cool moist chlorine gas to the point at
which chlorine ice is formed,accumulation on the needle valve and gas outlet tube can
develop and cause erratic feed results.
In extreme conditions,plugging of the chlorine feed linecan occur.This can create a
potential hazard to workers attempting to remedy the problem.Safety problems can result
as workers unaware of the existence of the chlorine ice disassemble plumbing to clear the
suspected block.Although chlorine may be turned offat the tank the subsequent melting of
the chlorine ice can provide a significant source of chlorine gas exposure.
b.Chlorine Leak Response:
Train your chlorination employees how to detect chlorine leaks. The characteristic odor of
chlorine provides a warning of leaks. Ventilate closed areas or activate exhaust fans ifa
sharp odor is present.(To check for leaks, pass a dauber saturated with ammonia under
the point of being tested.A chiorine leak will produce a white fume or cloud. Do not wipe
fittings with liquid ammonia).
Train your employees in emergency leak response procedures and the use of emergency
repair kits.
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Immediately notify you fire department or other local emergency response agency.(Also
check CHEMTREK at 1-800-424·9300.They will notify the chlorine supplier closest to you.)
Chlorine leaks always become larger- they never diminish.
Ifyou are alone, report the leak and stay clear.Keep upwind and above the leak,since chlorine
,,111 settle to lowareas.DO NOT TRY TO FIX THE LEAK BY YOURSELF.Leak repair
should be done only if you have the proper training and ifthere is someone to assist.
CAUTION:CHLORINE IS CONSIDERED AS IMMEDIATELY DANGEROUS
TO UFE AND HEALTH (IOLH) AT 25 PPM.
c.Infonnation you should be prepared to give is:
Your name and the name of your agency.
The type of container and the size ofthe leak.
Your location/street address and a description of the surrounding area.
Travel directions along the shortest travel route.
d.Plan an area evacuation.
\I you are properly equipped with safetygear and have someone to assist you, try to stop
the leak. Try to shut the container offat the valve or, ifthe container itself is leaking, by
using the emergency repair kit. Rotate the container,ifnecessary, to keep the liquid from
escaping.(Liquid chlorine expands 460 times when exposed to air.)Do not touch any
spilled liquid - it bums.
You can use a water spray to knock down gaseous vapors,but only ifyou are sure that you
won't get water inside the leaking container.Direct the spray away from the container.The
greatest enemy is chlorine mixed with moisture.Chlorine reacts with water,water vapor,or
moisture in the air to form highlycorrosive acids.The affinity of chlorine and moisture is so
great that moisture will rapidly enter a leaking cylinder or fitting,which will immediately start
to corrode from the destructive acids that are formed and make the leak worse.The mixture
of chlorine and moisture also generates heat,which raises internal pressure in the container
and accelerates the leak. Keep the work area isolated untilthe chlorine gas has dispersed.
e.Fire Response:
\I it is safe to do so,immediately move containers away fromthe fire area.IIthe containers
cannot be moved, cool the containers with a heavy water spray and keep cooling them until
the fire department orders otherwise.II the containers develop leaks,do not spray water
on leaking containers.Do not get water inside containers.(Stop leaks as described in
section b above.)
Contact your supplier for assistance in assessing damage to containers after the fire has
been extinguished.
f.First Aid:
Prompt treatment is mandatory foranyone who is seriously exposed to chlorine.
Remove the victim from the area containing chlorine vapors.Make sure you are'adequately
protected before entering the contaminated area.
If the uictimhas stopped breathing,immediately start artificial respirarion.IIyou can,
administer oxygen as soon as possible.
Call for emergency medical care immediately.The effects of contact or inhalation may be
delayed,so symptoms may not be obvious immediately.
Remove any contaminated clothing under the shower and wash the chlorine offskin areas ..
with large quantities of soap and water.•
If the eyes have been exposed to strong concentrations ofchlorine gas, immediatelyflush
the eyes with water,and continue flushing at least 15minutes.
When flushing eyes,hold the eyelids open to make sure that the membranes under the
eyelids are also flushed. Do not put any eye drops or other chemicals in the eyes without a
physician's approval.
If a physician is not available immediately, continue the eye irrigation for a second period of
15 minutes.
Try to keep the victim warm and quiet.
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SAFETY STANDARDS
FOR
PROCESS SAFETY MANAGEMENT
OF
HIGHLV HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS
CHAPTER 296·67 WAC
DIVISION OF INDUSTRIAL SAFETY
AND HEALTH
Department of Labor and Industries
F414-090-000 8-92
Chapter 296-67 WAC
Safety Standards for Process Safety Management
of Highly Hazardous Chemicals
WAC
296-67-001
296-67-005
296-67-009
296-67-013
296-67-017
296-67-021
296-67-025
296-67-029
296-67-033
296-67-037
296-67-041
296-67-045
296-67-049
296-67-053
296-67-057
296-67-061
296-67-285
296-67-289
296-67-291
296-67-293
Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals.
Definitions,
Employee participation.
Process safety information.
Process hazard analysis.
Operating procedures.
Training.
Contractors.
Pre-startup safety review.
Mechanical integrity.
Hot work permit.
Management of change.
Incident investigation.
Emergency planning and response.
Compliance Audits.
Trade secrets.
Appendix A -List of Highly Hazardous Chemicals,
Toxies and Reaetives (Mandatory).
Appendix B - Block Flow Diagram and Simplified
Process Flow Diagram (Nonmandatory).
Appendix C -Compliance Guidelines and Recommendations
for Process Safety Management (Nonmandatory).
Appendix D -Sources of Further Information (Nonmandatory).
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WAC 296-67-001 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals.
(I)Purpose.This section contains requirements for preventing or minimizing the consequencesof
catastrophic releases of toxic, reactive, flammable, or explosive chemicals. These releases may result
in toxic, fire or explosion hazards.
(2) Application.
(a)This section applies to the following:
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WAC 296-67-001 (Cont.)
(i) A process which involves a chemical at or above the specified threshold quantities
listed in WAC 2%-{i7·285,Appendix A;
(ii)A process which involves a flammable liquid or gas (as defined in Part C of this
standard)on site in one location,in a quantity of 10,000 pounds (4535.9 kg) or more
except for.
(A)Hydrocarbon fuels used solely for workplace consumption as a fuel (e.g.,
propane used for comfort heating,gasoline for vehicle refueling),if such
fuels are not a part of a process containing another highly hazardous chemical
covered by this standard;
(B)flammable liquids stored in atmospheric tanks or transferred which are kept
below their normal boiling point without benefit of chilling or refrigeration.
(b)This part does DOl apply to:
(i)Retail facili ties;
(ii)Oil or gas well drilling or servicing operatioos;or,
(iii)Normally unoccupied remote facilities.(Statutory Authority:Chapter 49.17 RCW.92.17-022
(Order !I:-<ll).12_7-001,filed 0&110/92.effective 09110/92.1
WAC 296-67-005,Definitions
"Atmospheric tank"means a storage tank which has been designed to operate at pressures from atmospheric
through 0.5 p.s.i.g.(pounds per square inch gauge,3.45 Kpa),
"Boiling point"means the boiling point of a liquid at a pressure of 14.7 pounds per square inch absolute
(p.s.i.a.)(760 mm.).For the purposes of this part,where an accurate boiling point is unavailable for the
material in question,or for mixtures which do not have a constant boiling point,the 10 percent point of a
distillation performed in accordance with the Standard Method of Test for Distillation of Petroleum Products,
ASTM D·86-{i2,may be used as the boiling point of the liquid.
"Catastrophic release"means 0 major uncontrolled emissioo,fire, or explosion,involving one or more highly
hazardous cbemicals,that presents serious danger to employees in the workplace.
"Facility"means the buildings.containers or equipment which contain 0 process.
"Highly hazardous chemical"means a substance possessing toxic,reactive,flammable,or explosive properties
and specified by WAC 296-67-001 (2)(0).
"Hot work"means work invohing electric or gas welding,cutting,brazing,or similar flame or spark-producing
operations.
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WAC 296-67-005 (Cont.)
"Normally unoccupied remote facility"means a facility which is operated,maintained or serviced by employees
wbo visit the facility only periodically to check its operation and to perform necessary operating or maintenance
tasks.No employees are permanently stationed at the facility.Facilities meeting this definition are not
contiguous with,and must be geographically remote from all other buildings,processes or persons.
"Process" means any activity involving a highly hazardous chemical including any use,storage,manufacturing,
handling, or the on-site movement of such chemicals,or combination of these activities.For purposes of this
definition, any group of vessels which are interconnected and separate vessels which are located such that a
highly bazardous chemical could be involved in a potential release shall be considered a single process.
"Replacement in kind" means a replacement which satisfies the design specification.
"Trade secret" means any confidential formula,pattern,process,device,information or compilation of
information that is used in an employers business,and that gives the employer an opportunity to obtain an
advantage over competitors who do not know or use it. WAC 296-67-293,Appendix D sets out the criteria to
be used in evaluating trade secrets.[Statutory Authority: Chapter 49.17 RCW,92-1 H122 (Order 92-<)1),I 296-67'()()S,filed
08110192,effective 09110192.)
WAC 296-67-009 Employee participation.
(I)Employers shall develop a written plan of action regarding the implementation of the employee
participation required by this section.
(2)Employers shall consult with employees and tbeir representatives on the conduct and development of
process hazards analyses and on the development of the other elements of process safety management in
this standard.
(3)Employers shall provide to employees and their representatives access to process hazard analyses and to
all other information required to be developed under this standard.[Statutory Authority:Chapter 49.17 RCW.
9:·17.{)22 (Order 9:-<)1),1 :96-67-<)09.filed 08110192,effective09I10/92.1
WAC 296-67-013 Process safety information.
In accordance with the schedule set forth in WAC 296-67-017,the employer shall complete a compilation of
written process safety information before conducting any process hazard analysis required by the standard.The
compilation of written process safety information is to enable the employer and the employees involved in
operating the process to identify and understand the hazards posed by those processes involving highly
hazardous chemicals.This process safety information shall include information pertaining to the hazards of the
highly hazardous chemicals used or produced by the process.information pertaining to the technology of the
process. and information pertaining to the equipment in the process.
(a)Toxicity information:
~t','~!!'?\'i~gtDlI!"~;o(th.c highly hazardous chemicals in the process.'This:;,
iIifOi1ii8tiol1'sJlID'consisr aht 1.-~i'bUowmg:
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(b)Permissible exposure limits:
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(c)Physical data;
(d)Reactivity data:
(e)Corrosivity data;
(f)Thermal and chemical stability data;and
(g)Hazardous effects of inadvertent mixing of different materials that could foreseeably occur.
Notl!:Matoiol Safety Data Sh«t3 m«ting 1M requinments oj WAC 296-62-D5413woy be used 10 comply with'
this requirement to the exsen:they contain the information required by this section. .
(2)Information pertaining to the technology of the process.
(a)Information concerning the technology of the process sball include at least the following:
(i) A block flow diagram or simplified process flow diagram (see WAC 296-67-289,
Appendix B);
(ii)Process chemistry;
(iii)Maximum intended inventory;
(iv) Safe upper and lower limits for such items as temperatures,pressures,flows or
compositions;and,
(v)An evaluation of the consequences of deviations,including those affecting the safety
and health of employees.
(b)Where the original technical information no longer exists,such information may be developed
in conjunction with the process hazard analysis in sufficient detail to support the analysis.
(3)Information pertaining to the equipment in the process.
(a)Information pertaining to the equipment in the process shall include:
(i)Materials of construction;
(ii)Piping and instrument diagrams (P&D's);
(iii) Electrical classification;
(iv)Relief system design and design basis;
[v]Ventilation system design;
(vi) Design codes and standards employed;
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WAC 296-67-013 (Cont.)
(vii) Material and energy balances for processes built after May 26, 1992; and,
(viii) Safety systems (e.g. interlocks, detection or suppression systems).
(b)The employer sbail document that equipment complies with recognized and generally accepted
goodengineering practices....
(c) For existing equipment designed and constructed in accordance with codes, standards, or
practices that are no longer in general use, the employer sball determine and document tbat the
equipmentis designed, maintained, inspected, tested, and operating in a safe manner.[Statutory
AU1hority:Chapter 49.17 RCW,92-17-m2 (Order 92~I),0 296-67~13.filed 08/10/92,effective 09/10/92.I
WAC 296-67-017 Process hazard analysis.
(1) The employershall perform an initial process bazard analysis (hazard evaluation)on processes covered
by this standard.The process hazard analysis shall be appropriate to the complexity of the process and
shall identify, evaluate, and control the hazards involved in the process. Employers shall determine
and document the priority order for conducting process hazard analyses based on a rationale which
includes suchconsiderations as extent of the process hazards,number of potentially affected employees,
age of the process,and operating history of the process. The process hazard analysis sball be
conducted as soon as possible, but not later than the following scbedule:
(a) No less than 25 percent of the initial process hazards analyses sball be completed by May 26,
1994;
(b)No less than 50 percent of the initial process hazards analyses sbail be completed by May 26,
1995;
(c) No less than 75 percent of the initial process hazards analyses sball be completed by May 26,
1996;
(d) All initial process bazards analyses sball be completed by May 26, 1997.
(e)Process hazards analyses completed after May 26, 1987, whicb meet the requirements of tbis
seetionare acceptable as initial process hazards analyses. These process hazard analyses sball
be updatedand revalidated, based on their completion date, in accordance with this section.
(2) The employersball use one or more of the following metbodologies that are appropriate to determine
and evaluate the hazards of the process being analyzed.
(a)What-If;
(b)Checklist;
(c) What-If/Checklist;
(d) Hazardand Operability Study (HAZOP):
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(e)Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA);
(f)Fault Tree Analysis;or
(g)An appropriate equivalent methodology.
(3) The process hazard analysis shall address:
(a) The hazards of the process;
(h)The identification of any previous incident which had a likely potential for catastrophic
consequences in the workplace;
(c)Engineering and administrative controls applicable to the hazards and their interrelationships
such as appropriate application of detection methodologies to provide early warning of
releases.(Acceptable detection methods migbt include process monitoring and control
instrumentation with alarms,and detection hardware such as hydrocarbon sensors.);
(d) Consequences of failure of engineering and administrative controls;
(e)Facility siteing;
(f) Human factors; and
(g) A qualitative evaluation of a range of the possible safety and health effects of failure of
controls on employees in the workplace.
(4)The process hazard analysis shall be performed by a team with expertise in engineering and process
operations,and the team shall include at least one employee wbo bas experience and knowledge specific
to the process being evaluated.Also. one member of the team must be knowledgeable in the specific
process hazard analysis methodology being used.
(5) The employer shall establish a system to promptly address the team's findings and recommendations;
assure that the recommendations are resolved in a timely manner and that the resolution is documented;
document what actions are to be taken; complete actions as soon as possible;develop a written schedule
of when these actions are to be completed;communicate the actions to operating,maintenance and
other employees whose work assignments are in the process and who may be affected by the
recommendations or actions.
(6) At least every five years after the completion of the initial process hazard analysis,the process hazard
analysis shall be updated and revalidated by a team meeting the requirements of this section, to assure
that the process hazard analysis is consistent with the current process.
(7)Employers shall retain process hazards analyses and updates or revalidations for each process covered
by this part,as well as the documented resolution of recommendations described in this section for the
life of the process.[Statutory Authority'Chepter 49.I7 RCW.92·17-022 (Order 92-01).§296-67-017.filed OB/IOm.
effective 09110/92.)
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WAC 296-6H21 Operating procedures.
(1)The employer shall develop and implement written operating procedures that provide clear instructions
for safely conducting activities involved in each covered process consistent with the process safety
.information and shall address at least the following elements.
(a) Steps for each operating phase:
(i)Initial startup;
(ii) Normal operations;
(iii)Temporary operations;
(iv) Emergency shutdown including the conditions under which emergency shutdown is
required,and the assignment of shutdown responsibility to qualified operators to
ensure that emergency shutdown is executed in a safe and timely manner.
(v) Emergency Operations;
(vi) Normal shutdown;and,
(vii)Startup following a turnaround,or after an emergency shutdown.
(b)Operating limits:
(i) Consequences of deviation; and
(ii) Steps required to correct or avoid deviation.
(c) Safety and health considerations:
(i) Properties of, and hazards presented by, the chemicals used in the process;
(ii)Precautions necessary to prevent exposure,including engineering controls,
administrative controls,and personal protective equipment;
(iii)Control measures to be taken if physical contact or airborne exposure occurs;
(iv) Quality control for raw materials and control of hazardous chemical inventory levels;
and,
(v) Any special or unique hazards.
(d) Safety systems and their functions.
(2)Operating procedures shall be readily accessible to employees who work in or maintain a process.
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(3)The operating procedures shall be reviewed as often as necessary to assure that they reflect current
operating practice,including changes that result from changes in process chemicals,technology,and
equipment,and changes to facilities.
(4)The employer shall certify annually that these operating procedures are current and accurate.
(5)The employer shall develop and implement safe work practices to provide for the control of hazards
during operations such as Iockout/tagout;confined space entry;opening process equipment or piping;
and control over entrance into a facility hy maintenance,contractor,laboratory,or other support
personnel.These safe work practices shall apply to employees and contractor employees.IS"tutory
Authority'Chapter 49.17 RCW.92-17.022 (Order 92-01),I 296-67.021,filed 08/10/92.effective 09/10192·1
WAC 29lHl7-o2S Training,
(I)lnitialtraining.
(a) Each employee presently involved in operating a process,and each employee before being
involved in operating a newly assigned process, shall be trained in an overview of the process
and in the operating procedures as specified in WAC 296-{i7-()21.The training shall include
emphasis on the specific safety and health hazards,emergency operations including shutdown,
and safe work practices applicahle to the employee's job tasks.
(b)In lieu of initial training for those employees already involved in operating a process on May
26,1992, an employer may certify in writing that the employee has the required knowledge,
skills,and abilities to safely carry out the duties and responsihilities as specified in the
operating procedures.
(2)Refresher training.Refresher training shall be provided at least every three years.and more often if
necessary,to each employee involved in operating a process to assure that the employee understands
and adheres to the current operating procedures of the process. The employer,in consultation with the
employees involved in operating the process, shall determine the appropriate frequency of refresher
training.
(3)Training documentation.The employer shall ascertain that each employee involved in operating a
process has received and understood the training required by this section.The employer shall prepare
a record which contains the identity of the employee,the date of training,and the means used to verify
that the employee understood the training.[Seemtory Authority,Chepter 49.17 RCW.92·17.022 (Order 92-01), I
296-07-025,filed 08/10/92.effective O9/IOI92.J
WAC 29lHi7-o29 Cnntractnrs.
(I)Application.This section applies to contractors performing maintenance or repair,turnaround,major
renovation,or specialty work on or adjacent to a covered process.It does not apply to contractors
providing incidental services which do not influence process safety, such as janitorial work, food and
drink services.laundry,delivery or other supply services.
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(2) Employer responsibilities.
(a) The employer,when selecting a contractor,shall obtain and evaluate information regarding the
contract employer's safety performance and programs.
(b)The employer shall inform contract employers of the known potential fire,explosion,or toxic
release hazards related to the contractor's work and the process.
(c) The employer shall explain to contract employers the applicable provisions of the emergency
action plan required by WAC 296-67~53.
(d) The employer shall develop and implement safe work practices consistent with WAC 296-67-
021, to control the entrance,presence and exit of contract employers and contract employees
in covered process areas.
(e)The employer shall periodically evaluate the performance of contract employers in fulfilling
their obligations as specified in subsection (3)of this section.
(I)The employer shall maintain a contract employee injury and illness log related to the
contractor's work in process areas.
(3) Contract employer responsibilities.
(a) The contract employer shall assure that each contract employee is trained in the work practices
necessary to safely perform his/her job.
(b)The contract employer shall assure that each contract employee is instructed in the known
potential fire, explosion, or toxic release hazards related to hislher job and the process,and the
applicable provisions of the emergency action plan.
(c) The contract employer shall document that each contract employee has received and
understood the training required by this paragraph.The contract employer shal!prepare a
record which contains the identity of the contract employee,the date of training, and the
means used to verify that the employee understood the training.
(d) The contract employer shall assure that each contract employee follows the safety rules of the
facility including the safe work practices required by WAC 2%-67~2\.
(e) The contract employer shall advise the employer of any unique hazards presented by the
contract employer's work, or of any hazards found by the contract employer's work.(Statutory
AU1horiry,Chapter 49.17 RCW.92-17-022 {Order 9Hll),§2_7-029,filed 08/10/92,effective 09/10/92.1
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WAC 296-67~33 Pre-startup safety review.
(I)The employer sball perform a pre-startup safety review for new facilities and for modified facilities
wbeo the modification is significant enough to require a cbange in the process safety information.
(2) The pre-startup safety review sball confirm tbat prior to tbe introduction of highly bazardous chemicals
to a process:
(a) Construction and equipment is in accordance with designspecifications;
(b)Safety.operating.maintenance. and emergency procedures are in place and are adequate;
(c)For new facilities.a process hazard analysis has been performed and recommendations have
been resolved or implemented before startup;and modifiedfacilities meet the requirements
contained in managemeot of change. WAC 296-{i7-<l45.
(d)Training of each employee involved in operating a process has been completed.(S",tutory
Authority:Chapter 49.17 RCW.92-17~(Onler 92-01).§296-67-033,filed 08/10/92.effective 09/10192.1
WAC 296-67~37 Mechanical integrity.
(I)Application.WAC 296-{i7-{)37 (2) through (6) apply to the foJIowingprocess equipment:
(a) Pressure vessels and storage tanks;
(b)Piping systems (including piping components such as valves);
(c)Relief and vent systems and devices;
(d) Emergeocy shutdown systems;
(e) Controls (including monitoring devices and sensors, alarms, and interlocks) and.
(I)Pumps.
(2)Written Procedures.The employer shall establish and implementwritten procedures to maintain the
on-going integrity of process equipment.
(3)Training for process maintenance activities. The employer shall train each employee involved in
maintaining the on-going integrity of process equipment in an overview of that process and its hazards
and in the procedures applicable to the employee's job tasks to assure that the employee can perform
the job tasks in a safe manner.
(4)Inspection and testing.
(a) Inspections and tests sball be performed on process equipment.
(b)Inspection and testing procedures shall follow recognized and generally accepted good
engineering practices.
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(c) The frequency of inspections and tests of process equipment shall be consistent with applicable
manufacturers'recommendations and good engineering practices,and more frequently if
determined to be necessary by prior operating experience.
(d) The employer shall document each inspection and test that has been performed on process
equipment.The documentation shall identify the date of the inspection or test, the name of the
person who performed the inspection or test, the serial number or other identifier of the
equipment on which the inspection or test was performed,a description of the inspection or
test performed,and the results of the inspection or test.
(5) Equipment deficiencies.The employer shall correct deficiencies in equipment that are outside
acceptable limits (defined by the process safety information in WAC 296-67-013)before further use or
in a safe and timely manner when necessary means are taken to assure safe operation.
(6)Quality assurance.
(a)In the construction of new plants and equipment,the employer shall assure that equipment as it
is fabricated is suitable for the process application for which they will be used.
(b)Appropriate checks and inspections shall be performed to assure that equipment is installed
properly and consistent with design specifications and the manufacturer's instructions.
(c) The employer shall assure that maintenance materials,spare parts and equipment are suitable
for the process application for which they will be used.[SlalOtory Authority:Chapter 49.17 RCW,92-
17-022 (Order 92-<lI),1296-67-007,filed08/10/92,effective 09/10/92.1
WAC 296-67-041 Hot work permit.
(I)The employer shall issue a hot won:permit for hot work operations conducted on or near a covered
process.
(2)The permit shall document that the fire prevention and protection requirements in WAC 296-24-695
have been implemented prior to beginning the hot work operations;it shall indicate the date(s)
authorized for hot work; and identify the object on which hot work is to be performed.
(3)The permit shall be kept on file until completion of the hot work operations.(SlalOtory Authority:Chapter
49.17 RCW,92-17-022 (Order 92-<lI).I 296-67-<>41,filed 08/10192.effective O9/10/92.J
WAC 296-67-045 Management of change.
(I)The employer shall establish and implement written procedures to manage changes (except for
"replacements in kind")to process chemicals,technology,equipment,and procedures;and,changes to
facilities that affect a covered process.
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(2)The procedures shall assure that the following considerations are addressed prior to any change:
(a) The technical basis for the proposed change;
(b)Impact of change on safety and health;
(c)Modifications to operating procedures;
(d)Necessary time period for the change; and,
(e)Authorization requirements for the proposed change.
(3)Employees involved in operating a process and maintenance and contract employees whose job tasks
will be affected by a change in the process shall be informed of, and trained in, the change prior to
start-up of the process or affected part of the process.
(4)If a change covered by this section results in a change in the process safety information required by
W AC 296-67~13,such information shall be updated accordingly.
(5)If a change covered by this paragraph results in a change in the operating procedures or practices
required by WAC 296-67~1 such procedures or practices shall be updated accordingly.[Statutory
Authority:Chapter 49.17RCW.92-17-022 (Order 92-01),t 296-67-045.filed 08110192.effective 09110192.1
WAC 296-67-Q49 Incident investigation.
(I)The employer shall investigate each incident which resulted in. or could reasonably have resulted in a
catastrophic release of higbly hazardous chemical in the workplace.
(2) An incident investigation shall be initiated as promptly as possible, but not later than 48 hours
following the incident.
(3) An incident investigation team shall be established and consist of at least one person knowledgeable in
the process involved,including a contract employee if the incident involved work of the contractor, and
other persoos with appropriate knowledge and experience to thorougbly investigate and analyze the
incident.
(4) A report shall be prepared at the conclusion of the investigation which includes at a minimum:
(a) Date of incident;
(b)Date investigation began;
(c) A description of the incident;
(d) The factors that contributed to the incident;and,
(e) Any recommendations resulting from the investigation.
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(5)The employer sball establish a system to promptly address and resolve the incident report findings and
recommendations.Resolutions and corrective actions sball be documented.
(6)The report shall be reviewed with all affected personnel whose job tasks an:relevant to the incident
findings including contract employees where applicable.
(7) Incident investigation reports sball be retained for five years.[Statutory Authority,Chapter 49.17 RCW, 92-17.
022 (Onfer 92-01),I 29CHi7-Q49,filed 08110192,effective 09/10/92.)
WAC 296-67-053 Emergency planning and response.
The employer sbaII establish and implement an emergency action plan for the entire plant in accordance with the
provisions of WAC 296-24-567.In addition, the emergency action plan shall include procedures for handling
small releases.Employers covered under this standard may also be subject to the hazardous waste and
emergency response provisions contained in Chapter 296-62 WAC,Part P.[Statut<>ry Authority:Chapter 49.17 RCW,
92-17-ll22 (Order 92-01),I 29CHi7-oS3,filed 08/10192,effective O9/IO/92.J
WAC 296-67-057 Compliance Audits.
(I)Employers shall certify that they have evaluated compliance with the provisions of this section at least
every three years to verify that the procedures and practices developed under the standard are adequate
and are being followed.
(2)The compliance audit sball be conducted by at least one person knowledgeable in the process.
(3)A report of the findings of the audit shall be developed.
(4) The employer shall promptly determine and document an appropriate response to eacb of the findings
of the compliance audit,and document that deficiencies have been corrected.
(5) Employers sball retain the two most recent compliance audit reports.(Statutory Authority:Chapter 49.17
RCW,92-17-022 (Order 92-01),12~7-oS7,filed 08/10/92,effective O9/IO/92.J
WAC 296-67-061 Trade secrets.
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(I)Employers sball make all information necessary to comply with the section available to those persons
responsible for compiling the process safety information (required by WAC 296-67-013),those
assisting in the development of the process hazard analysis (required by WAC 296-67-017),those
responsible for developing the operating procedures (required by WAC 296-67-021),and those involved
in incident investigations (required by WAC 296-67-0(9),emergency planning and response (WAC
296-{j7-{)53)and compliance audits (WAC 296-67-057)without regard to possible trade secret status of
such information.
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(2)Nothing in this section shall preclude the employer from requiring the persons to whom the information
is made available under WAC 296-{iH)61 to enter into confidentiality agreements not to disclose the
information as set forth in WAC 296-{i2~4.
(3)Subject to the roles and procedures set forth in WAC 296-{i2-o5417(1)through WAC 296-{i2-
05417(14),employees and their designated representatives shall have access to trade secret information
contained within the process hazard analysis and other documents required to be developed by this
standard.[Statutory Authority.Chap1er 49.17 RCW,92-17-=(Order 92-01), I 296-67-061,filed 08/10/92,effective
09/10/92.)
WAC 2%-97-285,Appendix A -List of Hlghly Hazardous Chemicals,Toxies and Reactives (Mandatory)
This Appendix contains a listing of toxic and reactive highly hazardous chemicals which present a potential for a
catastrophic event at or above the threshold quantity,
CHEMICAL NAME CAS·TQ**
Acetaldehyde 75-07-0 2500
Acrolein (2-Propenal)107-02-8 150
Acrylyl Chloride 814-<i8-6 250
Allyl Chloride 107~-1 1000
Allylamine 107-11-9 1000
Alkylaluminums Varies 5000
Ammonia,Anhydrous 7664-41-7 icooo
Ammonia solutions
(< /=44 %ammonia by weight)7664-41-7 15000
Ammonium Perchlorate 7790-98-9 7500
Ammonium Permanganate 7787-36-2 7500
Arsine (also called Arsenic Hydride)7784-42-1 100Bis(Cbloromethyl)Ether 542-88-1 100BoronTrichloride10294-34-5 2500BoronTrifluoride7637-07-2 250Bromine7726-95-6 1500BromineChloride13863-41-7 1500BrominePentafluoride7789-30-2 2500BromineTrifluoride7787-71-5 150003-Bromopropyne
(also called Propargyl Bromide)106-96-7 100ButylHydroperoxide(Tertiary)75-91-2 5000ButylPerbenzoate(Tertiary)614-45-9 7500CarbonylChloride(see Phosgene)75-44-5 100CarbonylFluoride353-50-4 2500CeUuloseNitrate
(concentration </=12.6%nitrogen)9004-70-0 2500Chlorine7782-50-5 1500ChlorineDioxide10049-04-4 1000ChlorinePentrafluoride13637-{i3-3 1000
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CHEMICAL NAME
Chlorine Trifluoride
Chlorodietbylaluminum
(also called Dietbylaluminum Chloride)
)-Chloro-2,4-Dinitrobenzene
Chlorometbyl Methyl Etber
Chloropicrin
Chloropicrin and Metbyl Bromide mixture
Chloropicrin and Methyl Chloride mixture
Cumene Hydroperoxide
Cyanogen
Cyanogen Chloride
Cyanuric Fluoride
Diacetyl Peroxide (Concentration </=70%)
Diazometbane
Dibenzoyl Peroxide
Diborane
Dibutyl Peroxide (Tertiary)
Dichloro Acetylene
Dichlorosilane
Dietbylzinc
Diisopropyl Peroxydicarbonate
Dilaluroyl Peroxide
DimetbyldicbJorosilane
Dimethylhydrazine,1,1-
Dirnethylamine,Anhydrous
2,4-Dinitroaniline
Ethyl Methyl Ketone Peroxide
(also Methyl Etbyl Ketone Peroxide;
concentration </=60 %)
Ethyl Nitrite
Ethylarnine
Ethylene Auorohydrin
Ethylene Oxide
Ethyleneimine
Fluorine
Formaldehyde (Formalin)
Furan
Hexafluoroacetone
Hydrochloric Acid.Anhydrous
Hydrofluoric Acid,Anhydrous
Hydrogen Bromide
Hydrogen Chloride
Hydrogen Cyanide.Anhydrous
Hydrogen Fluoride
Hydrogen Peroxide
(52 %by ....'eight or greater)
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7790-91-2
96-1ll-6
97-00-7
107-30-2
76-{)6.2
None
None
80-15-9
460-19-5
506-77-4
675-14-9
IID-22-5
334-88-3
94-3Ml
19287-45-7
11~-4
7572-29-4
4109-9Ml
557-20-{)
105~
105-74-8
75-78-5
57-14-7
124-40-3
97-{)2-9
1338-23-4
109-95-5
75-04-7
371-o2-{)
75-21-8
151-56-4
7782-41-4
50-00-0
1I0-{)o-9
684-16-2
7647-{)1-{)
7664-39-3
10035-10-0
7647-{)1-{)
74-90-8
7664-39-3
7722-84-1
TQ**
1000
5000
5000
500
500
1500
1500
5000
2500
500
100
5000
500
7500
100
5000
250
2SOO
10000
7500
7500
1000
1000
2500
5000
5000
5000
7500
100
5000
1000
1000
1000
500
5000
5000
1000
5000
5000
1000
1000
7500
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WAC 296-67·285 (Cont.)
CHEMICAL NAME
Hydrogen Selenide
Hydrogen Sulfide
Hydroxylamine
Iron,Pentacarbonyl
Isopropylamine
Ketene
Methacrylaldehyde
Methacryloyl Chloride
Methacryloyloxyethyl Isocyanate
Methyl Acrylonitrile
Methylamine,Anhydrous
Methyl Bromide
Methyl Chloride
Methyl ChIorofonnate
Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxide
(concentration <1=60%)
Methyl Fluoroacetate
Methyl FJuorosulfate
Methyl Hydrazine
Methyl Iodide
Methyl Isocyanate
Methyl Mercaptan
Methyl Vinyl Ketone
Methyltrichlorosilane
Nickel Carbonly (Nickel Tetracarbonyl)
Nitric Acid (94.5% by weight or greater)
Nitric Oxide
Nitroaniline (para Nitroaniline)
Nitromethane
Nitrogen Dioxide
Nitrogen Oxides (NO;N02;N204; N203)
Nitrogen Tetroxide
(also called Nitrogen Peroxide)
Nitrogen Trifluoride
Nitrogen Trioxide
Oleum (65% to 80% by weight;
also called Fuming Sulfuric Acid)
Osmium Tetroxide
Oxygen Difluoride (Fluorine Monoxide)
Ozone
Pentaborane
Peracetic Acid (concentration <1=60%Acetic
Acid; also called Peroxyacetic Acid)
Perchloric Acid
(concentration <1=60%by weight)
Perchloromethyl Mercaptan
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WAC 296-67-289,Appendix B - Block Flow Diagram and S"unplified Process Flow Diagram (Nonmandatory)
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WAC 296-67-291,Appendix C -Compliance Guidelines and Recommendations for Process Safety Management
(Nonmandatory)
This appendix serves as a nonmandatory guideline to assist employers and employees in complying with the requirements
of this section,as well as provides other helpful recommendations and information.Examples presented in this appendix
are not the only means of achieving the performance goals in the standard.This appendix neither adds nor detracts from
the requirements of the standard.
(I)Introduction to Process Safety Management.The major objective of process safety management of
highly hazardous chemicals is to prevent unwanted releases of hazardous chemicals especially into
locations which could expose employees and others to serious hazards.An effective process safety
management program requires a systematic approach to evaluating the whole process.Using this
approach the process design,process technology,operational and maintenance activities and
procedures,nonroutine activities and procedures,emergency preparedness plans and procedures,
training programs,and other elements which impact the process are all considered in the evaluation.
The various lines of defense that have been incorporated into the design and operation of the process to
prevent or mitigate the release of hazardous chemicals need to be evaluated and strengthened to assure
their effectiveness at each level.Process safety management is the proactive identification,evaluation
and mitigation or prevention of chemical releases that could occur as a result of failures in process,
procedures or equipment.The process safety management standard targets highly hazardous chemicals
that have the potential to cause a catastrophic incident.This standard as a whole is to aid employers in
their efforts to prevent or mitigate episodic chemical releases that could lead to a catastrophe in the
workplace and possibly to the surrounding community.To control these types of hazards,employers
need to develop the necessary expertise,experiences,judgement and proactive initiative within their
workforce to properly implement and maintain an effective process safety management program as
envisioned in the WISHA standard.This WISHA standard is required by the Clean Air Act
Amendments as is the Environmental Protection Agency's Risk Management Plan.Employers,who
merge the two sets of requirements into their process safety management program,will better assure
full compliance with each as well as enhancing their relationship with the local community.While
WISHA believes process safety management will have a positive effect on the safety of employees in
workplaces and also offers other potential benefits to employers (increased productivity),smaller
businesses which may have limited resources available to them at this time,might consider alternative
avenues of decreasing the risks associated with highly hazardous chemicals at their workplaces.One
method which might be considered is the reduction in the inventory of the highly hazardous chemical.
This reduction in inventory will result in a reduction of the risk or potential for a catastrophic incident.
Also,employers including small employers may be able to establish more efficient inventory control by
reducing the quantities of highly hazardous chemicals on site below the established threshold quantities.
This reduction can be accomplished by ordering smaller shipments and maintaining the minimum
inventory necessary for efficient and safe operation.When reduced inventory is not feasible,then the
employer might consider dispersing inventory to several locations on site.Dispersing storage into
locations where a release in one location will not cause a release in another location is a practical
method to also reduce the risk or potential for catastrophic incidents.
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(2)Employee Involvement in Process Safety Management.Section 304 of the Clean Air Act Amendments
states that employers are to consult with their employees and their representatives regarding the
employers efforts in the development and implementation of the process safety management program
elements and hazard assessments.Section 304 also requires employers to train and educate their
employees and to inform affected employees of the findings from incident investigations required by the
process safety management program.Many employers,under their safety and health programs,have
already established means and methods to keep employees and their representatives informed about
relevant safety and health issues and employers may be able to adapt these practices and procedures to
meet their obligations under this standard.Employers who have not implemented an occupational
safety and health program may wish to form a safety and health committee of employees and
management representatives to help the employer meet the obligations specified by this standard.These
committees can become a significant ally in helping the employer to implement and maintain an
effective process safety management program for all employees.
(3)Process safety Information.Complete and accurate written information concerning process chemicals,
process technology,and process equipment is essential to an effective process safety management
program and to a process hazards analysis. The compiled information will be a necessary resource to a
variety of users including the team that will perform the process haz.arda analysis as required under
WAC 296-{i7-ol7;those developing the training progl'lllll.9 and the operating procedures;contractors
whose employees will be working with the p~s;those conducting the pre-startup reviews; local
emergency preparedness planners;and insurance and enforcement officials.The information to be
compiled about the chemicals,including process intermediates,needa to be comprehensive enough for
an accurate assessment of the fire and explosion characteristics,reactivity hazards,the safety and health
hazards to workers,and the corrosion and erosion effects on the process equipment and monitoring
tools.Current material safety data sheet (MSDS)information can be used to help meet this
requirement which must be supplemented with process chemistry information including runaway
reaction and over pressure hazards if applicable.Process technology information will be a part of the
process safety information package and it is expected that it will include diagrams of the type shown in
WAC 296-{i7-289,Appendix B of this section as well as employer established criteria for maximum
inventory levels for process chemicals;limits beyond which would be considered upset conditions;and
a qualitative estimate of the consequences or results of deviation that could occur if operating beyond
the established process limits.Employers are encouraged to use diagrams which will help users
understand the process.A block flow diagram is used to show the major process equipment and
interconnecting process flow lines and show flow rates,stream composition,temperatures,and
pressures when necessary for clarity.The block flow diagram is a simplified diagram.Process flow
diagrams are more complex and will show all main flow streams including valves to enhance the
understanding of the process,as well as pressures and temperatures on all feed and productlioes within
all major vessels,in and out of headers and heat exchangers,and points of pressure and temperature
control.Also,materials of construction information,pump capacities and pressure heada,compressor
horsepower and vessel design pressures and temperatures are shown when necessary for clarity.In
addition,major components of control loops are usually shown along with key utilities on process flow
diagrams.Piping and instrument diagrams (P&Ds)may be the more appropriate type of diagrams to
show some of the above details and to display the information for the piping designer and engineering
staff.The P&Ds are to be used to describe the relationships between equipment and instrumentation as
well as other relevant information that will enhance clarity.Computer software programs which do
P&Ds or other diagrams useful to the information package, may be used to help meet this requirement.
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The information pertaining to process equipmentdesign must be documented. In other words, what
were the codes and standards relied on to establish good engineering practice. These codes and
standards are published by such organizations as the American Society of Mechanical Engineers,
American Petroleum Institute,American National Standards Institute, National Fire Protection
Association,American Society for Testing and Materials,National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel
Inspectors,National Association of Corrosion Engineers, American Society of Exchange Manufacturers
Association,and model building code groups. In addition,various engineering societies issue technical
reports which impact process design. For example, the American Institute of Chemical Engineers has
published technical reports on topics such as two phase flow for venting devices.This type of
technically recognized report would constitute good engineering practice. For existing equipment
designed and constructed many years ago in accordance with the codes and standards available at that
time and no longer in general use today, the employer must document which codes and standards were
used and that the design and construction along with the testing, inspection and operation are stilI
suitable for the intended use. Where the process technology requires a design which departs from the
applicable codes and standards,the employer must document that the design and construction is suitable
for the intended purpose.
(4)Process Hazard Analysis.A process hazard analysis (PHA), sometimes called a process hazard
evaluation,is one of the most important elements of the process safety management program.A PHA
is an organized and systematic effort to identifyand analyze the significance of potential hazards
associated with the processing or handling of highly hazardous chemicals. A PHA provides
information which will assist employers and employees in making decisions for improving safety and
reducing the consequences of unwanted or unplanned releases of hazardous chemicals. A PHA is
directed toward analyzing potential causes and consequences of fires,explosions,releases of toxic or
flammable chemicals and major spills of hazardous chemicals. The PHA focuses on equipment,
instrumentation,utilities,human actions (routine and nonroutine), and external factors that might impact
the process.These considerations assist in determining the hazards and potential failure points or
failure modes in a process.The selection of a PHA methodology or technique will be influenced by
many factors including the amount of existing knowledge about the process. Is it a process that has
been operated for a long period of time with little or no innovation and extensive experience has been
generated with its use?Or,is it a new process or one which has been changed frequently by the
inclusion of innovative features?Also, the size and complexity of the process will influence the decision
as to the appropriate PHA methodology to use. All PHA methodologies are subject to certain
limitations.For example,the checklist methodology works well when the process is very stable and no
changes are made, but it is not as effective when the process has undergone extensive change. The
checklist may miss the most recent changes and consequently the changes would not be evaluated.
Another limitation to be considered concerns the assumptions made by the team or analyst. The PHA
is dependent on good judgement and the assumptions made during the study need to be documented and
understood by the team and reviewer and kept for a future PHA. The team conducting the PHA need
to understand the methodology that is going to be used. A PHA team can vary in size from two people
to a number of people with varied operational and technical backgrounds. Some team members may
only be a part of the team for a limited time. The team leader needs to he fully knowledgeable in the
proper implementation of the PHA methodologythat is to be used and should be impartial in the
evaluation.The other full or part time team members need to provide the team with expertise in areas
such as process technology,process design. operating procedures and practices,including how the
work is actually performed.alarms, emergency procedures,instrumentation, maintenance procedures,
both routine and nonroutine tasks. including how the tasks are authorized,procurement of parts and
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supplies, safety and health,and any other relevant subject as the need dictates. At least one team
member must be familiar with the process. The ideal team will havean intimate knowledge of the
standards, codes, specifications and regulations applicable to the process being studied. The selected
team members need to be compatible and the team leader needs to be able to manage the team,and the
PHA study. The team needs to be able to work together while benefitingfrom the expertise of others
on the team or outside the team, to resolve issues, and to forge a consensus on the finding, of the study
and recommendations. The applicationof a PHA to a process may involve the use of different
methodologies for various parts of the process. For example, a process involving a series of unit
operations of varying sizes, complexities, and ages may use different methodologies and team members
for each operation. Then the conclusionscan be integrated into one final study and evaluation. A
more specific example is the use of a checlclist PHA for a standard boiler or heat exchanger and the use
of a Hazard and Operability PHA for the overall process. Also, for batch type processes like custom
batch operations, a generic PHA of a representative batch may be used where there are only small
changes of monomer or other ingredient ratios and the chemistry is documented for the full range and
ratio of batch ingredients. Another process that might consider usinga generic type of PHA is a gas
plant. Often these plants are simply moved from site to site and therefore, a generic PHA may be used
for these movable plants. Also, when an employer has several similar size gas plants and no sour gas
is being processed at the site, then a generic PHA is feasible as longas the variations of the individual
sites are accounted for in the PHA. Finally, when an employer hasa large continuous process which
has several control rooms for different portions of the process such as for a distillation tower and a
blending operation, the employer may wish to do each segmentseparately and then integrate the final
results. Additionally, small businesseswhich are covered by this rule, will often have processes that
have Jessstorage volume,less capacity, and less complicated than processes at a Jarge facility.
Therefore, WISHA would anticipate that the less complex methodologieswould be used to meet the
process hazard analysis criteria in the standard. These process hazard analyses can be done in Jess time
and with a few people being involved. A less complex process generally means that less data, P&Ds,
and process information is needed to perform a process hazard analysis. Many small businesseshave
processes that are not unique, such as cold storage lockers or water treatment facilities. Where
employer associations have a number of members with such facilities,a generic PHA, evolved from a
checklist or what-if questions, could be developed and used by eachemployer effectively to reflect
hislher particular process; this would simplifycompliance for them. When the employer has a number
of processes which require a PHA. the employer must set up a priority system of which PHAs to
conduct first. A preliminary or gross hazard analysis may be usefulin prioritizing the processes that
the employer has determined are subjectto coverage by the process safety management standard.
Consideration should first be given to those processes with the potentialof adversely affecting the
largest number of employees. This prioritizing should consider the potential severity of a cbemical
release, the number of potentially affected employees. the operating history of the process such as the
frequency of chemical releases, the age of the process and any other relevant factors. These factors
would suggest a ranking order and wouldsuggest either using a weighing factor system or a systematic
ranking method. The use of a preliminary hazard analysis would assist an employer in determining
which process should be of the highestpriority and thereby the employer would obtain the greatest
improvement in safety at the facility.Detailed guidance on the content and application of process
hazard analysis methodologies is available from the American Institute of Chemical Engineers' Center
for Chemical Process Safety (see WAC 296-<i7-293,appendix D).
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(5)Operating Procedures and Practices.Operating procedures describe tasks to be performed,data to be
recorded,operating conditions to be maintained,samples to be collected,and safety and health
precautions to be taken.The procedures oeed to be technically accurate,understandable to employees,
and revised periodically to ensure that they reflect current operations.The process safety information
package is to be used as a resource to better assure that the operating procedures and practices are
consistent with the known hazards of the chemicals in the process and that the operating parameters are
accurate.Operating procedures should be reviewed by engineering staff and operating personnel to
ensure that they are accurate and provide practical instructions on how to actually carry out job duties
safely.Operating procedures will include specific instructioos or details on what steps are to be taken
or followed in carrying out the stated procedures.These operating instructions for each procedure
should include the applicable safety precautions and should contain appropriate information on safety
implications.For example,the operating procedures addressing operating parameters will contain
operaIing instructions about pressure limits,temperature ranges,flow rates,what to do when an upset
conditioo occurs,what alarms and instruments are pertinent if an upset condition occurs,and other
subjects.Anotherexample of using operating instructions to properly implement operating procedures
is in starting up or shutting down the process.In these cases,different parameters will be required
from those of normal operation.These operating instructions need to clearly indicate the distinctions
between startup and normal operations such as the appropriate allowances for heating up a unit to reach
the normal operating parameters.Also the operating instructions need to describe the proper method
for increasing the temperature of the unit until the normal operating temperature parameters are
achieved.Computerized process control systems add complexity to operating instructions.These
operating instructions need to describe the logic of the software as well as the relationship between the
equipment and the control system;otherwise,it may not be apparent to the operator.Operating
procedures and instructions are important for training operating personnel.The operating procedures
are often viewed as the standard operating practices (SOPs) for operations.Control room personnel
and operating staff,in general,need to have a full understanding of operating procedures.If workers
are not fluent in English then procedures and instructions need to be prepared in a second language
understood by the workers.In addition,operating procedures need to be changed when there is a
change in the process as a result of the management of change procedures.The consequences of
operating procedure changes need to be fully evaluated and the information conveyed to the personnel.
For example, mechanical changes to the process made by the maintenance department (like changing a
valve from steel to brass or other subtle changes) need to be evaluated to determine if operating
procedures and practices also need to be changed.All management of change actions must be
coordinated and integrated with current operating procedures and operating personnel must be oriented
to the changes in procedures before the change is made. When the process is shut down in order to
make a change,then the operating procedures must be updated before startup of the process.Training
in how to handle upset conditions must be accomplished as well as what operating personnel are to do
in emergencies such as when a pump seal fails or a pipeline ruptures.Communication between
operating personnel and workers performing work within the process area,such as nonroutine tasks,
also must be maintained.The hazards of the tasks are to be conveyed to operating personnel in
accordance with established procedures and to those performing the actual tasks.When the work is
completed,operating personnel should be informed to provide closure on the job.
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(6)Employee Training.All employees,including maintenance and contractor employees,involved with
highly hazardous chemicals need to fully understand the safety and health hazards of the chemicals and
processes they work with for the protection of themselves,their fellow employees and the citizens of
nearby communities.Training conducted in compliance with WAC 296-62'()54,the Hazard
Communication standard,will help employees to be more knowledgeable about the chemicals they work
with as well as familiarize them with reading and understanding MSDS.However,additional training
in subjects such as operating procedures and safety work practices,emergency evacuation and response,
safety procedures,routine and nonroutine work authorization activities,and other areas pertinent to
process safety and health will need to be covered by an employer's training program.In establishing
their training programs,employers must clearly define the employees to be trained and what subjects
are to be covered in their training.Employers in setting up their training program will need to clearly
establish the goals and objectives they wish to achieve with the training that they provide to their
employees.The learning goals or objectives should be written in clear measurable terms before the
training begins.These goals and objectives need to be tailored to each of the specific training modules
or segments.Employers should describe the important actions and conditions under which the
employee will demonstrate competence or knowledge as well as what is acceptable performance.
Hands-on-training where employees are able to use their senses beyond listening,will enhance learning.
For example,operating personnel, who will work in a control room or at control panels,would benefit
by being trained at a simulated control panel or panels.Upset conditions of various types could be
displayed on the simulator,and then the employee could go through the proper operating procedures to
bring the simulator panel back to the normal operating parameters.A training environment could be
created to help the trainee feel the full reality of the situation but,of course,under controlled
conditions.This realistic type of training can be very effective in teaching employees correct
procedures while allowing them to also see the consequences of what might happen if they do not
follow established operating procedures.Other training techniques using videos or on-the-job training
can also be very effective for teaching other job tasks, duties,or other important information.An
effective training program will allow the employee to fully participate in the training process and to
practice their skill or knowledge.Employers need to periodically evaluate their training programs to
see if the necessary skills,knowledge,and routines are being properly understood and implemented by
their trained employees.The means or methods for evaluating the training should be developed along
with the training program goals and objectives. Training program evaluation will help employers to
determine the amount of training their employees understood,and whether the desired results were
obtained.If,after the evaluation, it appears that the trained employees are not at the level of
knowledge and skill that was expected,the employer will need to revise the training program,provide
retraining,or provide more frequent refresher training sessions until the deficiency is resolved.Those
who conducted the training and those who received the training should also be consulted as to how best
to improve the training process.If there is a language barrier,the language known to the trainees
should be used to reinforce the training messages and information.Careful consideration must be given
to assure that employees including maintenance and contract employees receive current and updsted
training.For example,if changes are made to a process,impacted employees must be trained in the
changes and understand the effects of the changes on their job tasks (e.g .• any new operating
procedures pertinent to their tasks).Additionally,as already discussed tbe evaluation of the employee's
absorption of training will certainly influence the need for training .
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(7)Contractors.Employers who use contractors to perform work in and around processes that involve
highly hazardous chemicals, will need to establish a screening process so that they hire and use
contractors who accomplish the desired job tasks without compromising the safety and health of
employees at a facility. For contractors,whose safety performance on the job is not known to the
hiring employer,the employer will need to obtain information on injury and illness rates and
experience and should obtain contractor references.Additionally,the employer must assure that the
contractor has the appropriate job skills, knowledge and certifications (such as for pressure vessel
welders).Contractor work methods and experiences should be evaluated. For example, does the
contractor conducting demolition work swing loads over operating processes or does the contractor
avoid such hazards?Maintaining a site injury and illness log for contractors is another method
employers must use to track and maintain current knowledge of work activities involving contract
employees working on or adjacent to covered processes.Injury and illness logs of both the employer's
employees and contract employees allow an employer to have full knowledge of process injury and
illness experience. This log will also contain information which will be of use to those auditing process
safety management compliance and those involved in incident investigations. Contract employees must
perform their work safely. Considering that contractors often perform very specialized and potentially
hazardous tasks such as confined space entry activities and nonroutine repair activities it is quite
important that their activities be controlled while they are working on or near a covered process. A
permit system or work authorization system for these activities would also be helpful to all affected
employers.The use of a work authorization system keeps an employer informed of contract employee
activities,and as a benefit the employer will have better coordination and more management control
over the work being performed in the process area.A well run and well maintained process where
employee safety is fully recognized will benefit all of those who work in the facility whether they be
contract employees or employees of the owner.
(8)Pre-Startup Safety.For new processes, the employer will find a PHA helpful in improving the design
and construction of the process from a reliability and quality point of view. The safe operation of the
new process wiII be enhanced by making use of the PHA recommendations before final installations are
completed.P&Ds are to be completed along with having the operating procedures in place and the
operating staff trained to run the process before startup. The initial startup procedures and normal
operating procedures need to be fully evaluated as part of the pre-startup review to assure a safe
transfer into the normal operating mode for meeting the process parameters. For existing processes
that have been shutdown for turnaround, or modification,etc.,the employer must assure that any
changes other than "replacement in kind" made to the process during shutdown go through the
management of change procedures. P&Ds will need to be updated as necessary, as well as operating
procedures and instructions.If the changes made to the process during shutdown are significant and
impact the training program, then operating personnel as well as employees engaged in routine and
nonroutine work in the process area may need some refresher or additional training in light of the
changes. Any incident investigation recommendations, compliance audits or PHA recommendations
need to be reviewed as well to see what impacts they may have on the process before beginning the
startup.
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(9)Mechanical Integrity .Employers will need to review their maintenance programs and schedules to see
if there are areas where "breakdown"maintenance is used rather than an on-going mechanical integrity
program.Equipment used to process,store, or handle highly hazardous chemicals needs to be
designed,constructed,installed and maintained to minimize the risk of releases of such chemicals.
This requires that a mechanical integrity program be in place to assure the continued integrity of
process equipment.Elements of a mechanical integrity program include the identification and
categorization of equipment and instrumentation,inspections and tests,testing and inspection
frequencies,development of maintenance procedures,training of maintenance personnel,the
establishment of criteria for acceptable test results,documentation of test and inspection results,and
documentation of manufacturer recommendations as to meantime to failure for equipment and
instrumentation.The first line of defense an employer has available is to operate and maintain the
process as designed,and to keep the chemicals contained.This line of defense is backed up by the
next line of defense which is the controlled release of chemicals through venting to scrubbers or flares,
or to surge or overflow tanks which are designed to receive such chemicals,etc.These lines of
defense are the primary lines of defense or means to prevent unwanted releases.The secondary lines
of defense would include fixed fire protection systems like sprinklers,water spray,or deluge systems,
monitor guns,etc.,dikes,designed drainage systems, and other systems which would control or
mitigate hazardous chemicals once an unwanted release occurs.These primary and secondary lines of
defense are what the mechanical integrity program needs to protect and strengthen these primary and
secondary lines of defenses where appropriate.The first step of an effective mechanical integrity
program is to compile and categorize a list of process equipment and instrumentation for inclusion in
the program.This list would include pressure vessels,storage tanks,process piping,relief and vent
systems,fire protection system components,emergency shutdown systems and alarms and interlocks
and pumps.For the categorization of instrumentation and the listed equipment the employer would
prioritize which pieces of equipment require closer scrutiny than others.Meantime to failure of various
instrumentation and equipment parts would be known from the manufacturers data or the employer's
experience with the parts,which would then influence the inspection and testing frequency and
associated procedures.Also,applicable codes and standards such as the National Board Inspection
Code,or those from the American Society for Testing and Material,American Petroleum Institute,
National Fire Protection Association,American National Standards Institute,American Society of
Mechanical Engineers,and other groups,provide information to help establish an effective testing and
inspection frequency,as well as appropriate methodologies.The applicable codes and standards
provide criteria for external inspections for such items as foundation and supports,anchor bolts,
concrete or steel supports,guy wires,nozzles and sprinklers,pipe hangers,grounding connections,
protective coatings and insulation,and external metal surfaces of piping and vessels,etc.These codes
and standards also provide information on methodologies for internal inspection,and a frequency
formula based on the corrosion rate of the materials of construction.Also,erosion both internal and
external needs to be considered along with corrosion effects for piping and valves.Where the
corrosion rate is not known,a maximum inspection frequency is recommended, and methods of
developing the corrosion rate are available in the codes.Internal inspections need to cover items such
as vessel shell,bottom and head; metallic linings;nonmetallic linings;thickness measurements for
vessels and piping;inspection for erosion,corrosion,cracking and bulges;internal equipment like
trays, baffles, sensors and screens for erosion, corrosion or cracking and other deficiencies.Some of
these inspections may be performed by state of local government inspectors under state and local
statutes.However,each employer needs to develop procedures to ensure that tests and inspections are
conducted properly and that consistency is maintained even where different employees may be
involved.Appropriate training is to be provided to maintenance personnel to ensure that they
understand the preventive maintenance program procedures, safe practices, and the proper use and
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application of special equipment or unique tools that may be required.This training is part of the
overall training program called for in the standard. A quality assurance system is needed to help
ensure that the proper materials of construction are used, that fabrication and inspection procedures are
proper,and that installation procedures recognize field installation concerns. The quality assurance
program is an essential part of the mechanical integrity program and will help to maintain the primary
and secondary lines of defense that have been designed into the process to prevent unwanted chemical
releases or those which control or mitigate a release. "As built"drawings,together with certifications
of coded vessels and other equipment, and materials of construction need to be verified and retained in
the quality assurance documentation.Equipment installation jobs need to be properly inspected in the
fieldfor use of proper materials and procedures and to assure that qualified craftsmen are used to do
the jab.The use of appropriate gaskets,packing,bolts, valves,lubricant.and welding rod.need to be
verified in the field. Also procedures for installation of safety devices need to be verified, such as the
torqueon the bolts on ruptured disc installations,uniform torque on flange bolts, proper installation of
pump seals, etc.If the quality of parts is a problem,it may be appropriate to conduct audits of the
equipment supplier's facilities to better assure proper purchases of required equipment which is suitable
for its intended service.Any changes in equipment that may become necessary will need to go through
the management of change procedures.
(10)
(II)
Nonroutine Work Authorizations,Nonroutine work which is conducted in process areas needs to be
controlled by the employer in a consistent manner.The hazard.identified involving the work that is to
be accomplished must be communicated to those doing the work, but also to those operating personnel
whose work could affect the safety of the process. A work authorization notice or permit must have a
procedure that describes the steps the maintenance supervisor,contractor representative or other person
needs to follow to obtain the necessary clearance to get the job started,The work authorization
procedures need to reference and coordinate,as applicable,lockout/tagout procedures,line breaking
procedures,confined space entry procedures and hot work authorizations.This procedure also needs to
provide clear steps to follow once the job is completed in order to provide closure for those that need
to bow the job is now completed and equipment can be returned to normal.
Managing Change. To properly manage changes to process chemicals,technology, equipment and
facilities, one must define what is meant by change.In this process safety management standard,
change include.all modifications to equipment,procedures, raw material.and processing condition.
other than"replacement in kind". These changes need to be properly managed by identifying and
reviewing them prior to implementation of the change. For example,the operating procedure.contain
the operating parameters (pressure limits,temperature ranges, flow rates, etc.) and the importance of
operating within these limits. While the operator must have the flexibility to maintain safe operation
within the established parameters, any operation outside of these parameters requires review and
approval by a written management of change procedure.Management of change Covers such as
changes in process technology and changes to equipment and instrumentation.Changes in process
technologycan result from changes in production rates,raw materials,experimentation,equipment
unavailability,new equipment,new product development, change in catalyst and changes in operating
conditions to improve yield or quality.Equipment changes include among others change in rnaterials of
construction,equipment specifications, piping pre-arrangements,experimental equipment, computer
program revisions and changes in alarms and interlocks. Employers need to establish means and
medlads to detect both technical changes and mechanical changes.Temporary changes have caused a
nuniler of catastrophes over the years, and employers need to establish ways to detect temporary
changes as well as those that are permanent.It is important that a time limit for temporary changes be
established and monitored since, without control,these changes may tend to become permanent.
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Temporary changes are subject to the managemeot of chaoge provisioos. In addition,the management
of chaoge procedures are used to insure thai the equipment aod procedures are returned to their original
or designed conditions at the end of the temporary chaoge. Proper documentation aod review of these
changes is invaluable in assuring that the safety aod health considerations are being incorporated into
the operating procedures aod the process. Employers may wish to develop a form or clearance sheet to
facilitate the processing of chaoges through the management of change procedures. A typical change
form may include a description aod the purpose of the chaoge, the technical basis for the change, safety
and health considerations,documentation of changes for the operating procedures,maintenance
procedures,inspection and testing, P&Ds, electrical classification,training and communications,
pre-startup inspection,duration if a temporary chaoge, approvals and authorization.Where the impact
of the change is minor and well understood, a check list reviewed by an authorized person with proper
communication to others who are affected may be sufficient.However,for a more complex or
significant design change, a hazard evaluation procedure with approvals by operations,maintenance,
and safety departments may be appropriate. Chaoges in documents such as P&Ds,raw materials,
operating procedures,mechanical integrity programs, electrical classifications,etc.,need to be noted so
that these revisions can be made permanent when the drawings and procedure manuals are updated.
Copies of process changes need to be kept in an accessible location to ensure that design changes are
available to operating personnel as well as to PHA team members when a PHA is being done or one is
being updated.
(12)Investigation of Incidents.Incident investigation is the process of identifying the underlying causes of
incidents and implementing steps to prevent similar events from occurring.The intent of an incident
investigation is for employers to learn from past experiences and thus avoid repeating past mistakes.
The incidents for which WISHA expects employers to become aware and to investigate are the types of
events which result in or could reasonably have resulted in a catastrophic release. Some of the events
are sometimes referred to as 'near misses, 'meaning that a serious consequence did not occur, but
could have.Employers need to develop in-house capability to investigate incidents that occur in their
facilities. A team needa to be assembled by the employer and trained in the techniques of investigation
including how to conduct interviews of witnesses, needed documentation and report writing. A multi-
disciplinary team is better able to gather the facts of the event and to analyze them and develop
plausible scenarios as to what happened, and why. Team members should be selected on the basis of
their training,knowledge and ability to contribute to a team effort to fully investigate the incident.
Employees in the process area where the incident occurred should be consulted, interviewed or made a
member of the team.Their knowledge of the events form a significant set of facts about the incident
which occurred.The report, its findings and recommendations are to be shared with those who can
benefit from the information.The cooperation of employees is essential to an effective incident
investigation.The focus of the investigation should be to obtain facts, and not to place blame. The
team and the investigation process should clearly deal with all involved individuals in a fair, open and
consistent manner.
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(13)Emergency Preparedness.Each employer mustaddress what actions employees are to take when there
is an unwanted release of highly hazardous chemicals. Emergency preparedness or the employer's
tertiary (third) lines of defense are those tbat will be relied on along witb the secondary lines of defense
when the primary lines of defense whicb are used to prevent an unwanted release fail to stop the
release.Employers will need to decide if tbeywant employees to bandle and stop small or minor
incidental releases.Whether tbey wisb to mobilizetbe available resources at the plant and have them
brought to bear on a more significant release.Or whether employers want their employees to evacuate
the danger area and promptly escape to a preplanned safe zone area, and allow the local community
.emergency response organizations to handle the release. Or whetber the employer wants to use some
combination of these actions. Employers will need to select bow many different emergency
preparedness or tertiary lines of defense they plan to have and then develop the necessary plans and
procedures,and appropriately train employees in their emergency duties and responsibilities and then
implement these lines of defense. Employers at a minimum must have an emergency action plan whicb
will facilitate the prompt evacuation of employeesdue to an unwanted release of a highly hazardous
chemical. This means that tbe employer will have a plan tbat will be activated by an alarm system to
alert employees when to evacuate and, that employeeswho are physically impaired, will bave the
necessary support and assistance to get them to the safe zone as well. The intent of these requirements
-.is to alert and move employees to a safe zone quickly. Delaying alarms or confusing alarms are to be
avoided.The use of process control centers or similar process buildings in the process area as safe
areas is discouraged. Recent catastropbes have sbown that a large life loss has occurred in these
structures because of wbere they have been sited and because they are not necessarily designed to
withstand over-pressures from shockwaves resulting from explosions in the process area. Unwanted
incidental releases of highly hazardous chemicalsin the process area must be addressed by tbe
employer as to wbat actions employees are to take.If the employer wants employees to evacuate the
area,then tbe emergency action plan will be activated. For outdoor processes where wind direction is
important for selecting the safe route to a refugearea, the employer should place a wind direction
indicator such as a wind sock or pennant at the highest point that can be seen throughout the process
area.Employees can move in the direction of cross wind to upwind to gain safe access to the refuge
area by knowing the wind direction.If the employer wants specific employees in the release area to
control or stop the minor emergency or incidentalrelease, these actions must be planned for in advance
and procedures developed and implemented. Preplanning for handling incidental releases for minor
emergencies in the process area needs to be done,sppropriate equipment for the hazards must be
provided,and training conducted for tbose employees who will perform the emergency work before
they respond to handle an actual release. The employer's training program, including the Hazard
Communication standard training is to address the training needs for employees who are expected to
handle incidental or minor releases.Preplanning for releases that are more serious than incidental
releases is another important line of defense to be used hy the employer. When a serious release of a
highly hazardous chemical occurs, the employer through preplanning will have determined in advance
what actions employees are to take. The evacuation of the immediate release area and other areas as
necessary would be accomplished under the emergency action plan.If the employer wishes to use plant
personnel such as a fire brigade,spill control team,a hazardous materials team, or use employees to
render aid to tbose in the immediate release area and control or mitigate the incident, these actions are
covered by WAC 296-62-300, the Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response
(HAZWOPER)standard. If outside assistance is necessary, such as through mutual aid agreements
between employers or local government emergency response organizations,these emergency responders
are also covered by HAZWOPER. The safetyand health protections required for emergency
responders are the responsibility of their employers and of the on-scene incident commander.
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Responders may be working under very hazardous conditinns and therefore the objective is to have
them competently led by an on-scene incident commander and the commander's staff,properly
equipped to do their assigned work safely, and fully trained to carry out their duties safely before they
respond to an emergency.Drills, training exercises, or simulations with the local community
emergency response planners and responder organizations is one means to obtain better preparedness.
This close cooperation and coordinationbetween plant and local community emergency preparedness
managers will also aid the employer in complying with the Environmental Protection Agency's Risk
Management Plan criteria.One effectiveway for medium to large facilities to enhance coordination
and communication during emergencies for on plant operations and with local community organizations
is for employers to establish and equipan emergency control center. The emergency control center
would be sited in a safe zone area so that it could be occupied throughout the duration of an
emergency.The center would serve as the major communication link between the on-scene incident
commander and plant or corporate management as well as with the local community officials ..The
communication equipment in the emergency control center should include a network to receive and
transmit information by telephone, radio or other means.It is important to have a backup
communication network in case of power failure or one communication means fails. The center should
also be equipped with the plant layout and community maps, utility drawings including fire water,
emergency lighting,appropriate reference materials such as a government agency notification list,
company personnel phone list, SARATitle ill reports and material safety data sheets, emergency plans
and procedures manual,a listing with the location of emergency response equipment,mutual aid
information,and access to meteorological or weather condition data and any dispersion modeling data.
(14) Compliance Audits. Employers need to select a trained individual or assemble a trained team of people
to audit the process safety managementsystem and program. A small process or plant may need only
one knowledgeable perscn to conduct an audit. The audit is to include an evaluation of the design and
effectiveness of the process safety management system and a field inspection of the safety and health
conditions and practices to verify that the employer's systems are effectively implemented.The audit
should be conducted or lead by a person knowledgeable in audit techniques and who is impartial
towards the facility or area being audited. The essential elements of an audit program include
planning,staffing, conducting the audit, evaluation and corrective action, follow-up and documentation.
Planning in advance is essential to the success of the auditing process. Each employer needs to
establish the format, staffing, schedulingand verification methods prior to conducting the audit.The
format should be designed to provide the lead auditor with a procedure or checklist which details the
requirements of each section of the standard. The names of the audit team members should be listed as
part of the format as well. The checklist, if properly designed, could serve as the verification sheet
which provides the auditor with the necessary information to expedite the review and assure that no
requirements of the standard are omitted. This verification sheet format could also identify those
elements that will require evaluation or a response to correct deficiencies. This sheet could also be
used for developing the follow-upand documentation requirements. The selection of effective audit
team members is critical to the successof the program. Team members should be chosen for their
experience,knowledge,and training and should be familiar with tbe processes and with auditing
techniques, practices and procedures. The sire of the team will vary depending on the sire and
complexity of the process under consideration. For a large, complex, highly instrumented plant, it may
be desirable to have team members with expertise in process engineering and design, process
chemistry,instrumentation and computer controls, electrical bazards and classifications,safety and
health disciplines, maintenance,emergency preparedness, warebousing or shipping,and process safety
auditing.
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The team may use part-time members to provide for the depth of expertise required as well as for what
is actually done or followed, compared to what is written.An effective audit includes a review of the
relevant documentation and process safety information, inspection of the physical facilities, and
interviews with all levels of plant personnel. Utilizing the audit procedure and checklist developed in
the preplanning stage, the audit team can systematically analyze compliance with the provisions of the
standard and any other corporate policies that are relevant. For example, the audit team will review all
aspects of the training program as part of the overall audit. The team will review the written training
program for adequacy of content, frequency of training, effectiveness of training in terms of its goals
and objectives as well as to how it fits into meeting the standard's requirements, documentation, etc.
Through interviews, the team can determine the employee's knowledge and awareness of the safety
procedures, duties, rules, emergency response assignments, etc.During the inspection, the team can
observe actual practices such as safety and health policies,procedures,and work authorization
practices. This approach enables the team to identify deficiencies and determine where corrective
actions or improvements are necessary.An audit is a technique used to gather sufficient facts and
information, including statistical information,to verify compliance with standards. Auditors should
select as part of their preplanning a sample size sufficient to give a degree of confidence that the audit
reflects the level of compliance with the standard. The audit team, through this systematic analysis,
should document areas which require corrective action as well as those areas where the process safety
management system is effective and working in an effective manner. This provides a record of the
audit procedures and findings, and serves as a baseline of operation data for future audits.It will assist
future auditors in determining changes or trends from previous audits. Corrective action is one of the
most important parts of the audit.It includes not only addressing the identified deficiencies, but also
planning, followup, and documentation. The corrective action process normally begins with a
management review of the audit findings. The purpose of this review is to determine what actions are
appropriate, and to establish priorities,timetables, resource allocations and requirements and
responsibilities.In some cases, corrective action may involve a simple change in procedure or minor
maintenance effort to remedy the concern. Management of change procedures need to be used,as
appropriate, even for what may seem to be a minor change. Many of the deficiencies can be acted on
promptly, while some may require engineering studies or indepth review of actual procedures and
practices. There may be instances where no action is necessary and this is a valid response to an audit
finding. All actions taken,including an explanation where no action is taken on a finding, needs to be
documented as to what was done and why.It is important to assure that each deficiency identified is
addressed, the corrective action to be taken noted, and the audit person or teamresponsible be properly
documented by the employer. To control the corrective action process,the employer should consider
the use of a tracking system. This tracking system might include periodic status reports shared with
affected levels of management, specific reports such as completion of an engineering study, and a final
implementation report to provide closure for audit findings that have been through management of
change, if appropriate, and then shared with affected employees and management. This type of
tracking system provides the employer with the status of the corrective action.It also provides the
documentation required to verify that appropriate corrective actions were taken on deficiencies
identified in the audit.[Statutory Authority: Chepter 49.17 RCW.92-17-C22 (Order 92-01),1 29&-67-291,filed 08110/92.
effective 09/10/92.}
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WAC 29~7-293 Appendix D -Sources of Further Infonnation (Nonmandatory)
(I)Center for Chemical Process Safety,American Instituteof Chemical Engineers, 345 East 47th Street,
New York, NY 10017, (212) 705·7319.
(2) "Guidelines for Hazard Evaluation Procedures,"American Institute of ChemicalEngineers; 345 East
47th Street, New York, NY 10017.
(3) "Guidelines for Technical Managementof Chemical Process Safety," Center for Chemical Process
Safety of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers;345 East 47th Street, New York, NY 10017.
(4) "Evaluating Process Safety in the ChemicalIndustry," Chemical Manufacturers Association;2501 M
Street NW, Washington, DC 20037.
(5)"Safe Warehousing of Chemicals," Chemical Manufacturers Association; 2501 M Street NW,
Washington, DC 20037.
(6) "Management of Process Hazards,"AmericanPetroleumInstitute (API Recommended Practice 750);
1220 L Street,N.W.,Washington, D.C. 20005.
(7) "Improving Owner and Contractor Safety Performance,"American PetroleumInstitute (API
Recommended Practice 2220); API, 1220L Street N.W., Washington, D.C. 20005.
(8) Chemical Manufacturers Association (CMA's ManagerGuide), First Edition, September 1991; CMA,
2501 M Street,N.W.,Washington, D.C. 20037.
(9) "Improving Construction Safety Performance," Report A-3, The BusinessRoundtable; The Business
Roundtable, 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166.(Report includes criteria to evaluate contractor
safety performance and criteria to enhancecontractorsafety performance).
(10) "Recommended Guidelines for ContractorSafetyand Health," Texas ChemicalCouncil; Texas
Chemical Council, 1402 Nueces Street, Austin,TX 78701-1534.
(11) "Loss Prevention in the Process Industries,"Volumes I and II; Frank P.Lees,Butterworth; London
1983.
(12) "Safety and Health Program Management Guidelines,"1989; U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational
Safety and Health Administration.
(13) "Safety and Health Guide for the Chemical Industry," 1986, (OSHA 3091); U.S. Department of
Labor,Occupational Safety and Health Administration;200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington,
D.C. 20210.
(14) "Review of Emergency Systems," June 1988;U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of
Solid Waste and Emergency Response,Washington,DC 20460.
(15) "Technical Guidance for Hazards Analysis,Emergency Planning for ExtremelyHazardous Substances,"
December 1987; U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management
Administration (FEMA) and U.S.Department of Transportation (DOn,Washington, DC 20460.
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(16) "Accident Investigation"....A New Approach,'1983, National Safety Council; 444 North Michigan
Avenue,Chicago,IL 60611-3991.
(17)"Fire Explosion Index Hazard Classification Guide,'6th Edition, May 1987,Dow Chemical Company;
Midland,Michigan 48674.
(18) "Chemical Exposure Index,'May 1988,Dow Chemical Company;Midland,Michigan 48674.[Statutory
Authority:Cbapter 49.t7 RCW,91-17.c11 (Onler 91-01),t 296-67-293,filed 08/10192,effective 09/10/91.)
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e:HLORINE AND ITS
PROPERTIES
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General Properties
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Cnronne gas is about two and one-halt times
rieavier than air.Therefore.any chlorine leak wil,
seek tne lowest level.Liqoic chlorine (not water
cruonne solution)freezes at aDOU!-150"F (-10:;':;
and boils at approximately -30'F (-34'C).Dry
cnlortne in the liquid and gaseous stage is not
corrosive to man,'common metals such as stee:
and brass but is extrerneiv corrosive when
moisture is present.Thus,steel cylinders and brass
valves can be useo for storing and shipping
cnlonne using Chlorine Institute approved
materials.Chlorine manufacturers and repackagers
are careful to ensure the chlorine in the containers
is absolutely dry.
~hloCine is one of the most common chemical
eternents.Because of its reactive nature, it is neve;
iounc In a free elemental state in nature. however.
rnanv compounds of chlorine are found.The most
common is sodium chloride (common table salt).
Chlorine is manufactured commercially by passing
an electric current through a water solution of
sodium chloride (commonly called brine). or by
electrolysis of molten sodium chioride.In the forme;
process.the brine is broken down Into free chlorine
gas and caustic soda.Commercially,chlorine is
available as a liquefied gas under pressure.The
chlorine is supplied in 100 or 150 pound cylinders.
2000 pound (ton)containers,railroad tank cars.
barges,and,occasionally,in tank trucks.
ahlorine is very active chemically, and it combines
.ith both metals and non-metals.It will react
rapidly with almost all the elements and with many
inorganic compounds and more slowly with organic
compounds.Chlorine gas is greenish-yellow in
color. and chlorine liquid is amber clear. The odor
of chlorine is very irritating and penetrating and can
be detected as low as 3 ppm/vel.
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Manifolds
Pressure gas manifold systems are most susceptible to relique faction and flashing.Thegas
temperature inthe piping or manifold is normally equal tothe liquid/gas temperature in the
Reliquefaction,condensation and flashing oC-chlorine,sulfurdioxideand ammonia are mostoften
a concern when vaporizers are installed inasystem.However,thesubjectis alsoof concern
regarding any manlfolded gas system under pressure.
RellquefactlonlCondensatJon
Reliquefaction or condensation is defined asthe cooling of agas to form a liquid.Reliquefaction
willoccurwhen piping.fittings orother surfaces in contact with thegas areat a temperature
lowerthanthegas temperature or when pressure and temperature conditionsare to theleftof the
vapor pressure curve,as shown in Figure 1.
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Flashing is defined asthe vaporizing ofa liquid to a gas.Chlorine,sulfur dioxideandammonia
are classified as cryogenic liquids.These liquids will flash witha temperature increase or pressure
decrease.A temperature increase may result from any heal source such as piping,fittings,
controls,etc.that comes into contact with the liquid.As heatis transferred from theheatsource to
the liquid,the heat sources cool to become colder than the surrounding (ambient)air.If these
objects are cooled below the dew point oftheair,condensation willoccur on theirexterior
surfaces.If cooling is extreme andthe surface temperatures reach32"F (O"C),the condensation
will form iceor frost onthe exterior surface.
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TECHNICAL DATA
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SAFE HANDLING OF
CHLORINE GAS
General
Some of the elements basic to a safe
chlorination system include:Proper system and
facilities design;Operation and maintenance
program;Proper salety equipment:and
Emergency action plan
Chlorine Data
Chlorine gas is greenish-yellow,
non-flammable,and about 2.5 times heavier
than air in the gaseous state.Chlorine is toxic,
irritating to skin, eyes, nose, and mucus
Effects Chart
Slight symptoms after several hours exposure
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membranes.Uquid chlorine,amber in color,
causes severe irritation and blistering 01 skin.
Chlorine should be used in a well ventilated
area only.Eye washes,showers and oxygen,
sell-contained breathing apparatus and escape
respirators should be easily accessible.
Exposure to low concentrations 01 chlorine gas
will cause burning nose,throat,redness in the
lace,sneezing and coughing.High
concentrations will cause tightness in the throat
and chest;and pulmonary edema.
Concentrations 011000 ppm are rapidly latal.
1 ppm'
Least detectable odor
Maximum amount that can be inhaled lor one hour without serious disturbances
Noxiousness,difficulty in breathing after several minutes
Irritation of the throat
Causes coughing
Dangerous -exposure - 30 to 60 minutes
Fatal in a very short time
3 ppm
4ppm
5 ppm
15 ppm
30 ppm
40 to 60 ppm
1000 ppm
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First Aid For Chlorine Exposure
1.Inhalation
a. Remove the victim from the contaminated
area.
b. Keep the victim warm in a reclined position
with the head and shoulders elevated.
c. Give artificial respiration if necessary.
d.Administer oxygen as soon as possible.
e. Call a physician immediately.
2. Skin Contact
a.Shower the victim,removing all
contaminated clothing.
b.Wash affected area with soap and water.
3. Eye Contact
a.Irrigate eyes with water for 15 minutes,
holding the eye lids wide apart.
b. Call physician immediately.
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Purpose:
ERGONOMICS
WRITTEN PROGRAM
The purpose of this program isto inform interested persons,including employees,that
theCity of Marysville is committed to improve our employees'comfort and well being
by identifying and correcting ergonomic risk factors onthejob.This program applies
to allwork operations,bothinour office areas and inthe field.
The Supervisors alongwiththe City Safety Officer,coordinates all safety and health
programs fortheCityof Marysville.The City Administrator reviews the Ergonomics
Program and provides guidance,as needed.
Underthis program,the safety committee will evaluate jobs which have been
identified as having "problem areas"and develop and offer solutions to reduce job-
related worker injury and illness.
It istheCityof Marysville's policy to maintain an ergonomics program that:
*Prevents the occurrence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders such as
tendinitis,lowback pain,and carpal tunnel syndrome,by controlling employee
exposure to the workplace risk factors which can cause or aggravate them.
*Ensurethat affected employees are informed about work-related musculoskeletal
disorders andthe workplace risk factors thatcan cause or aggravate them.
*Reduce the severity of work-related musculoskeletal disorders through early
medical management.
*Promotes continuous improvement inthe technology to control exposure to risk
factors inthe workplace.
*Ensures management leadership and employee involvement in controlling exposure
to risk factors in the workplace.
The City of Marysville is interested in preventing chronic injuries resulting from
repetitive motion.To accomplish these goals,we have instituted this plan,which
covers the following areas.
• Ergonomics team
•Identifying problem jobs
•..Exposure control
..Medical management
..Employee involvement and training
..Enforcement
..Changes to plan
We encourage all suggestions because weare committed to the success ofour
ergonomics program.We strive fro clear understanding,safeand efficient work
practices,and involvement inthe program from every level of the City.
Ergonomicsteam:
TheCity Safety Committee will actasthe ergonomics team,along withthe assistance
ofthe City Safety Office.The team will develop objectives for ergonomic
improvements within the City and develop recommendations to achieve them.In
addition,this team will lead efforts to identify and resolve problems bothinthe already
developed and in any newly identified problem jobs.
• Identifyingproblem jobs:
Identifying problem jobs involves several steps.The ergonomics team will examine
City injury and illness records to discover any patternsin ergonomics-related
injuriesfJ.1lnesses.Theteam will be especially alert to employees injobs where workers
are exposed to certain risk factors including:
*Performance ofthe same motions or motion patterneveryfew(3-5)seconds for
morethantwo hours ata time.
*Fixed or awkward work postures for more thanat total of two hours(for example,
overhead work,twisted or bent back,bent wrist,kneeling,stooping,or squatting).
*Useof vibration or impact toolsor equipment for morethat atotaloftwo hours.
*Unassisted manual lifting,lowering,or carrying of anything weighing more than25
pounds (11.34kg)morethan once during the workshift.
*Piece rateor machine-paced work for more thanfour hoursat a time (legally
required breaks arenottobe considered in determining whether 4 hours have
been exceeded).•
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Theteam will then complete a riskfactor checklist or alternative evaluation (e.g.,job
analysis).When jobs at riskof creating musculoskeletal disorders begin to show up.
This second level of evaluation examines employee exposure ingreater depth and
determines whethertherearejobs which must be controlled.
Exposure control:
Once problem jobs have been identified,supervisors and employees in affected areas
will be notified.The ergonomics team will develop possible solutions,select theone
most appropriate,and implement it.
Medical management I Injury investigation:
We encourage all employees to immediately report any symptoms of discomfort that
may be associated withtheirjob duties.In most cases,employees areto report to
their immediate supervisors.Those supervisors are responsible to recommend
responsible for forwarding information abouttheworker injury or illness for recording
onthe OSHA200 Injury and Illness Form.The supervisor may also recommend that
thejob receive an evaluation from the ergonomics team.
The Personnel Department is responsible for filling outthe OSHA200 Injury and
Illness Form.
All work procedures that result inworker injury or illness,regardless of their nature,
will be investigated and re.ported.It isan integral part ofthe Cityof Marysville's
safety program that documentation take place assoonas possible sothatthe cause and
means of prevention canbe identified topreventa reoccurrence.
Intheeventthat an employee experiences a musculoskeletal disorder,the ergonomics
team will review thisplanin conjunction withtheCitySafety Officer to determine if
additional practices,procedures,or training need to be implemented to prevent similar
injuries from occurring inthe future.
Employeeinvolvement and training:
TheCityof Marysville will traineach employee inajob with exposure toa specific
risk factor.Each employee inajob where a work related musculoskeletal disorder is
recorded,onthe following information.
*Howto recognize workplace risk factors associated withwork related
musculoskeletal disorders and ways to reduce exposure to those risk factors.
*The signs and symptoms ofwork related musculoskeletal disorders,the
importance of early reporting,and medical management procedures.
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*Reporting procedures and the person to whom the employee isto report
workplace risk factors and work related musculoskeletal disorders.
*The process the City of Marysville is taking to address and control workplace risk
factors,each employee's roleinthe process,and howto participate inthe process.
*Opportunity to practice and demonstrate proper useof implemented control
measures and safe work methods which apply to thejob.
This employer will not implement any policy or practice which discourages reporting
or which results in discrimination or reprisal against any employee who makes a
report.
Enforcement:
Constant awareness of and respect for ergonomics hazards,and compliance with all
safety rules are considered conditions of employment.Failure to abide by safety
requirements shall bring disciplinary action as management sets forth.
Changesto plan:
This plan shall be reviewed onan annual basis to determine if additional practices,
procedures,or training needs to be implemented to improve ergonomic design to a
workplace.Workers will be notified and trained,if necessary,in any new procedures.
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Purpose:
Training:
Topics:
Miscellaneous Training
The City of Marysville believes that maintaining the health and safety of its
employees is a very serious responsibility, We are committed to creating a
safe work environment in which employee exposure to accidental injury is
reduced or eliminated,Therefore in addition to written safety programs the
City has created a list of safety training topics.
Training on the various topics will be supplied on a departmental need basis.
Supervisors shall document attendance,along with a brief over view of
materials used in conducting such training. A copy of attendance records and
training materials shall be sent to the City Safety Officer.
1.)Flagging Certification (3yr certification)
2.)CPR (2yr certification)
3.)Hoist,Cranes &Booms
4.)Electrical Safety
5.)Back care/lifting
6.) Office Safety
7.)Power Hand Tools
8.)Machine Guarding
9.) Vehicle Inspection
10.)Trenching &Excavating
11.)Defensive Driving
12.)Fork Lift Certification
13.)Work Place Violence