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The document discusses the dangers of hurrying unnecessarily at work. It provides examples of safety issues that can arise when workers hurry, such as using the wrong tool for a job or not wearing proper protective equipment. While faster ways of working may sometimes be beneficial, workers should not make changes or take shortcuts without approval from supervisors. Hurrying can increase risks and costs from potential injuries. It is safer and more efficient to take time to plan work properly and use approved safe methods.

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San Roque Multipurpose Project Weekly Tool Box Safety Training Meeting Topic

The document discusses the dangers of hurrying unnecessarily at work. It provides examples of safety issues that can arise when workers hurry, such as using the wrong tool for a job or not wearing proper protective equipment. While faster ways of working may sometimes be beneficial, workers should not make changes or take shortcuts without approval from supervisors. Hurrying can increase risks and costs from potential injuries. It is safer and more efficient to take time to plan work properly and use approved safe methods.

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SAN ROQUE MULTIPURPOSE PROJECT

WEEKLY TOOL BOX SAFETY TRAINING MEETING TOPIC


WEEK STARTING MONDAY 02 SEPTEMBER 2002
HURRY-UP CAN HURT
There are a couple of frequently used sayings concerning this type of behavior, such as, Haste Makes Waste and
The Hurrier I Go, the Behinder I Get. Another one which is more closely associated with safety on the job is, Hurrying-Up
Can Hurt. These types of accidents are easy to identify, but there are others resulting from being in a hurry that we should
consider for a moment. For instance:
1. Using the wrong ladder for the job just because it is closer than the one that is the right height.
2. Not wearing safety glasses because the job will only take a second.
3. Not taking time to properly lockout and tag machinery you want to make repairs on.
4. Carrying a heavy object without first planning a safe route.
5. Leaving water or oil on the floor for someone else to wipe upprobably with the seat of their pants.
Sometime, think back to an incident when you nearly got hurt. When you review the circumstances of the near miss,
there is a good chance that hurrying was part of your difficulty. If you took a shortcut, you probably realize, as most of us do
sooner or later, the shortcut really didnt save any time and was not worth the risk involved. However, it should be pointed out
that while hurrying unnecessarily is frowned upon, faster ways of doing things may be beneficial at times. If you think that
there is a better way of doing a certain job, by all means bring it to the attention of your Supervisor. But do not proceed to use
the new method or make any changes without first getting them approved.
One of the safest means of speeding up operations is through experience. As we become more familiar with our
jobs, our efficiency and speed increase. But this is taken into consideration in planning jobs and how they should be handled;
and then, of course, we all reach a point where increased speed through experience becomes negligible, and the danger of
not remaining alert on the job grows. Obviously, accidents cost money. So if you think that meeting the cost of living is rough
now, just imagine what it would be like if you had to face expenses without a full paycheck because of a work injury. So, both
physically and financially, hurrying can hurt.

PRECAUTIONS TO BE OBSERVED DURING ELECTRICAL TESTING


Prior to conducting functional tests or energizing circuits, the necessary precautions shall be taken to assure that the
tests can be conducted without injuring personnel or causing damage to equipment or materials. The following guidelines
shall be observed by personnel assigned to test activities:
1. Other contractors, client personnel and company personnel working in an area which could be effected by a test shall be
made aware of the scheduled test.
2. The Test Supervisor or his designee shall be responsible for this notification and shall document the action in his daily log
or by other suitable means.
3. Barricades and/or guards shall be posted as required to protect personnel from moving items, high-voltage or other
potential danger.
4. Test Supervisors shall determine the panels, boxes or other equipment, which will be energized during the test.
5. Personnel shall be assigned and thoroughly indoctrinated as to the methods to be used to terminate the test in
case of emergency.
6. Parallel and interconnecting circuits shall be locked-out to prevent energization.
7. Tags shall be placed on switches or equipment to indicate that such circuits are not to be energized.
8. Energized equipment or circuits shall be tagged showing that they are energized.
9. The tags shall not be removed until the test is complete and the item or area is placed in a safe condition.
10. Tests shall be conducted or supervised by qualified personnel
Observe all the safety precautions, which are contained in the test procedure applicable to the item or system being
tested. Safety equipment (e.g., rubber gloves, eye protection, grounding sticks, etc.) shall be used by test personnel as
applicable. On completion of tests, the Test Supervisor shall assure that equipment or circuits are de-energized and
discharged, prior to terminating the test activity.
ENVIRONMENTAL TIP:
Dont let grass clippings and leaves make their way to the storm drains. Even dirt or sediment can cause problems in your storm drain systems. Sediment
and debris such as grass and leaves clog our catch basins and culvert screens and promotes flooding.

MARTY ODELL

The above topic(s) are to be discussed at the weekly safety meeting by all Superintendents and Contractors. Each Superintendent and
each contractor are to discuss additional safety topic(s) specifically related to the area of operation and work being undertaken.

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