TOOLBOX TALK 1. ENVIRONMENTAL INCIDENTS > Generally, the types of environmental incidents experienced on the railway and other construction Project are as follows: "Leakage of fuel or oil from plant through either accident, careless refueling or maintenance. = Overflowing or leaking toilet septic tanks. = In either case the response is the same: = Contain the spillage using the correct spill kit. = Remove the contamination (usually contaminated soil) and dispose of it as waste. Vv Spillages are normally cleaned up using spill kits which are held in stores. Spill kits are kept in yellow bins and comprise absorbent pads and materials to soak up the spilled materials. Vv Contaminated soil is sealed in plastic drums and removed for disposal by our waste management contractor. Vv Everywhere we store chemicals or fuel, we must surround the tank or container with a bund in capacity to 110 % of the volume of liquid stored (where drums are stored). Questions: + What is the volume of the bund in which we store chemicals and fuel? + What colour are the spill kit bins? * What shall we do with contaminated soil? Do you have any questions? DDY| Civil DiariesTOOLBOX TALK 2. WASTE MANAGEMENT > Good housekeeping practices generate waste. Once collected this requires responsible disposal. > On the project site, waste is collected at the work site and transferred to skips. Some segregation happens at this point but generally the waste is mixed. > The skips are relocated to each work site designated area, where the waste is segregated into the following waste streams: = Wood = Paper and cardboard —® Recycled = Metal — Recycled = Plastic — Recycled These streams are disposed of separately. > Food waste is generated in large quantities, and we must dispose of it correctly otherwise we will attract rats and disease to the site. > Always put waste food in the green bins provided. They are removed daily. The food waste bins must have bin liners and must remain closed at all times. > Hazardous waste eg. resin and paint cans, spray cans are taken to the Designated place where it is removed from site, Do not mix hazardous and general waste in the same skip. Ifin doubt, ask. > Waste concrete is periodically collected from the work areas, stockpiled and then crushed for use as haul roads, car parks, hard standing areas. REDUCE ¢> REUSE ¢> RECTOLE ie Questions: * Where do we segregate waste on the CSMT project? + Why must we dispose of waste responsibly? * Why must we dispose of food waste correctly? Do you have any questions?TOOLBOX TALK 3. WELD ING, FLAME CUTTING & MK onc OD Always wear correct PPE i.e., welding face shield, goggles etc. Face shields Vv which attach to safety helmets will be used by welders. > Make sure the sparks, weld spatter or arc light cannot affect those working around you. » Make sure the working area has been cleared of flammable materials and that there is an appropriate fire extinguisher immediately available. Vv Engineer (welder must ensure welding machines must be earthed. Vv All gas cylinders must be fitted with flashback arrestors. Gas cylinders must be used standing up not laid on their sides. > Welding and flame cutting can give off fumes depending on the material being cut or welded. Try and position yourself so that the flames blow away from you and keep your head far enough away from the task to avoid breathing fumes. The same rules apply to the welder’s helper. Vv PTW, Fire Extinguisher and fire watcher must be available during hot work. Work area must be cordon off. weLoin. jrauectnove |] j HOLDER FLowin Bom DIRECTIONS work CABLE WORK J + What type of PPE should be worn when flame cutting, welding or grinding? Do you have any questions?TOOLBOX TALK 4. CONFINED SPACE ENTRY Confined spaces are working areas which are difficult to access, where there is limited ventilation and where the atmosphere can deteriorate due to reduced oxygen or increased carbon dioxide. Typical examples are manholes. > Never enter a confined space without being specially trained. Attending this tool box talk is not adequate training and just makes you aware of the danger. > Confined spaces will have signs outside warning that access is restricted. > Confined spaces are dangerous because the low levels of oxygen or high levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere can cause unconsciousness and death. These are the main causes although there can be others. v Access to confined spaces must be properly planned and must never be undertaken on a whim. v If asked to enter a confined space without the proper planning, training, equipment, safety measures and rescue teams available, you must always refuse. Restricted Area Confined Questions: Space * Confined spaces have atmospheres which can deteriorate due to which gases? * What is the main hazard in a confined space? * Can anyone enter a confined space? Do you have any questionsTOOLBOX TALK 5. SLIN GS, CHAINS, HOOKS & SHACKLES v Choose the correct load capacity and length of sling or chain for the task. v Make sure the sling, chain or shackle is color coded and has a stamped safe working load (labeled in the case of a sling). v Inspect chains and slings for any damage before use. v Never knot slings or chains to reduce their length as this also reduces their load capacity. v Store slings and chains properly when not in use. Do not leave them on the floor. v If slings are in contact with sharp edges or corners during a lift then protect them to prevent damage. > When slinging a load with a chain do not bash the choke to make it tight — this is bad practice. > Inspect shackles & hooks for wear, damage and being out of shape (the shackle and pin must screw through the threads fully). Hook closers must be able to spring closed. > Any damaged slings, chains or shackles must be returned to Plant Department for destruction. BINED WIRE a ‘RE EAGINE Questions: + When should chains, shackles and slings be inspected for damage? * Why should slings or chains never be knotted? * What does the colour of the shackles and chains represent? + Isit okey to bash the choke of a sling? Do you have any questions?TOOLBOX TALK 6. MOBILE ELEVATED WORKING PLATFORMS (MEWPs) = SCISSOR LIFTS & CHERRY PICKERS > Only trained and authorized workers to do so may operate a MEWP. Never exceed the load stated on the safe working load plate. The loads may be defined as a weight (kg) or as a number of people. An average worker weighs approximately 80 kg. Always wear a harness when using a scissor lift or cherry picker. Use the proper anchor points provided. Never get out of the basket at height. Never remove the handrails around the working platform. Always make sure the ground is flat and level before using a MEWP. If the MEWP has outriggers, use them. Cordon off the area below the MEWP to prevent unauthorized access and reduce the risk from materials or tools being dropped from the basket. >» When moving the MEWP around the work site make sure that the basket is returned to ground level before doing so. Use a banksman to keep other workers away. Check the path is clear and does not include crossing holes, steps or traps which may have been covered. > When the MEWP is not in use, always remove the ignition key or electrically disable the machine if battery powered. Vv Questions: + Who can operate a MEWP? + How many people can a MEWP carry on the working platform? * What must always be done when the MEWP is not in use? Do you have any questions?TOOLBOX TALK &O) USING ELECTRIC BREAKERS © » Always use the correct PPE when using an electric breaker, particularly eye protection and gloves. > Inspect the breaker before use and make sure the cables are not damaged and are connected to the tool properly. > When breaking out concrete at height make sure the area below is cordoned off to prevent passing workers from being hit by falling debris. » Rotate the task of breaking out between workers so that they are less exposed to the effects of vibration from the tool. The amount of time a tool can be safely used depends on how much it vibrates. Check this with your supervisor. > Holding the tool tightly while in use reduces the effects of vibration. > Damaged tools vibrate more than well maintained tools. > Make sure the tool is unplugged when not in use. * Why must the task be rotated when using an electric breaker? + What must always be done when an electric breaker is not in use? Do you have any questions?TOOLBOX TALK 8. EXCAVATIONS > Before starting any excavation make sure there is a valid permit to excavate. The permit should identify any temporary works measures required to make the excavation safe. > If the trench is deeper than 1.2 m and workers have to bend to carry out a task within the trench then the sides should be battered, stepped or supported (particularly if the material is backfilled or loose). > When excavating a trench do not stockpile the excavated material directly adjacent to the trench as it effectively makes the trench deeper, increases the load on the trench wall and there is a risk that the loose material will fall into the trench. Keep material at least 1 m from the trench edge. > If there is plant operating in the area, make sure they are kept away from the trench by either “stop logs” or the piled up excavated material (create a bund). The presence of plant adjacent to an excavation may induce failure. > Always install a ladder to access the excavation. > Fumes from plant and generators may collect in the bottom of a deep trench. Test the atmosphere with a gas detector. > Excavations must be inspected by a supervisor or engineer everyday, before the shift begins. Also inspect after rainfall. ee Questions: © At what depth should an excavation be stepped or battered? © How often should an excavation be checked by a supervisor or engineer? © How far from an excavation should the excavated material be stockpiled? Do you have any questions?TOOLBOX TALK 9, ABRASIVE WHEELS > Only authorized and trained workers may change the abrasive disk of a grinder, or a chop saw. > Inspect the grinder or chop saw before using it. Any damage to the cables, trigger, guard or disk must be reported and the tool returned to stores for repair. Never use a damaged wheel or one that has been dropped. > Always wear the correct goggles when using a tool with an abrasive disk. > The rotation speed of the disk must always be equal or less than the rated rotation speed of the tool. The types of disk must also match the material being cut. > When using a grinder or chop saw make sure those workers who can be reached by the sparks are protected from harm. > Do not cut or grind near flammable materials. Always have a fire extinguisher available. > Keep fingers away from spinning wheels even after the trigger has been released. > When not in use always unplug the tool. > Never apply heavy pressure to the wheel when cutting or grinding as this may induce the wheel to break. Never use the side of a chop saw blade for grinding eg. Reinforcing bars. Questions: + Who can change an abrasive wheel? + What must be done to a grinder when not in use? + What PPE is most important when using an abrasive wheel tool? * Can you fit a 200 RPM wheel on a 1200 RPM grinder? Do you have any questions?TOOLBOX TALK 10, USE OF TELEHANDLERS v Only those authorized and with the correct license may operate a telehandler. Visually inspect your telehandler at the start of the shift and report any defects to the Plant Department. v v Never allow unauthorized workers to drive the telehandler. v Never give lifts to co-workers. When exiting the cab, for whatever reason, always remove the ignition key. When travelling with a load make sure the load is in the lowest position possible. vvv Never use the telehandler forks as a makeshift working platform. v When travelling in a work area use the horn to warn other workers of your presence. Never exceed the safe working load published in the duties chart for the telehandler. vv Never use your mobile phone whilst operating or driving the telehandler. When driving on site always respect the 20 km/hr speed limit. vv Keep all windows clear. Do not block the windows with curtains or paper etc. NO PEOPLE UNDER NO PASSENGERS RAISED FORKS AND LIFTING PEOPLE NOTICE PRIOR TO USING FORKLIFT PERFORM FORKLIFT SAFETY INSPECTION AT THE START OF EACH SHIF" Questions: + Who may operate a telehandler? + What must the driver always do when exiting the vehicle? + Is it acceptable to use a telehandler forks as a working platform? Do you have any questions?TOOLBOX TALK 11. PORTABLE ELECTRICAL TOOLS v Inspect the tool before use to check whether it has been damaged. If there are missing or damaged guards, damaged triggers etc. return the tool to the stores for repair. v Make sure the electrical tool has a valid inspection tag before use. Vv Make sure that all cables, plugs and connections are undamaged. Vv Do not adjust the tool or attachments on site. v Make sure that guards are in place and operational before using the tool. Vv When not using the tool, unplug it. Vv Make sure that the lead is long enough to reach the work. Vv Make sure that electrical cables for your tool do not present a tripping hazard for other workers. YFR¢eb & eS = Q Questions: © When must a worker inspect an electrical tool? © Is it acceptable to modify tools on site? 0 What must a worker do when an electrical tool is not in use? Do you have any questions?TOOLBOX TALK 12, PORTABLE CIRCULAR SAWS > Inspect the saw before using it. If the guard is damaged (or does not spring back), the trigger is faulty or the blade loose, then return the saw to the stores for repair. > Make sure the cable and electrical connections are in good order. Vv When not using the tool, unplug it. Vv Make sure that the blade guard springs back and covers the blade fully. Vv Never disable the blade guard by tying it with wire. Vv Denail timber before cutting. Vv Make sure the cable is clear of the blade when cutting. Vv Do not wear loose clothing when using the saw. Vv Wear goggles when cutting using the saw. Vv Make sure the sawing bench is at a good height and that it is regularly cleared of saw dust and scraps of timber. > Always keep fingers clear of the spinning blade, even after the trigger has been released. Questions: o When must a worker inspect a circular saw? © What must a worker not wear when using a circular saw? © Isit acceptable to disable the blade guard of a circular saw? Do you have any questions?TOOLBOX TALK 13. GENERAL SCAFFOLD > Scaffolding must be erected only by trained scaffolders. > Completed scaffolds must be inspected before use (and then every 7 days) and have a green “scaff tag” attached. (A red “scaff tag” means the scaffold is not safe to use.) > Do not climb up the outside of the scaffolds, use the ladder or stairs provided > Do not adjust scaffolding yourself e.g. removing ties, handrails etc. Always get a scaffolder todo > Never throw tools or materials from a scaffold. Always lower them safely > Do not block or overload the working platform with materials. Do not stack materials above the height of the toe board. Vv When loading materials on a working platform stack them as close to the standards as possible. Do not exceed the safe working load of the working platform. v Make sure that materials and tools have been removed from the working platforms before the scaffold is moved. > Always make sure that the trap doors in the working platforms remain closed at all times. Questions: + Who can erect or adapt scaffolding? * What colour tag shows a scaffold is not safe to use? * How high can materials be stacked on a scaffold? Do you have any questions?TOOLBOX TALK 14, TOWER SCAFFOLDS » Tower scaffolds must only be erected by those trained and authorized to do so. > Never exceed the height to base ratio specified by the manufacturers (normally 3:1). » Do not exceed the safe working load of the scaffold tower (defined in the instructions). » Always ensure the wheel brakes are locked before climbing the scaffold. > Never move a tower scaffold with workers or materials on the working platform. > Always access a tower scaffold using the internal ladder. Never climb up the outside. > When moving a tower scaffold make sure the path is clear and there are no steps ‘or openings in the slab. If openings are covered make sure the cover has the strength to support the tower. » Ensure that tower scaffolds are erected on a firm, level base. > Ifa tower scaffold is fitted with outriggers, use them as they will improve stability. Questions: * Who can erect a tower scaffold? * What is the normal base to height ratio acceptable for an untied/buttressed scaffold? * [Is it acceptable to move a scaffold tower with materials or personnel on the working platform? Do you have any questions?