Figure 2-32. - Daily stand-up safety lecture form.

All electrical portable tools, extension cords, small gasoline, pneumatic, and power-actuated tools (including those borrowed from other units) must be inspected monthly and tagged with the safety color of the month. Equipment or circuits that are de-energized shall be tendered inoperative and have tags attached at all points where such equipment or circuits can be energized. Refer to 29CFR1910. 147 and ANS1 Z244.1 for lockout/tag-out procedures.

ASBESTOS OPERATIONS

Asbestos removal is not normally conducted by NCF personnel. COM2NDNCB/COM3RDNCBINST 5100 series gives detailed guidance on NCF asbestos policy and procedures.

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION

All of the following requirements must be met prior to the use of respirators:

Correct equipment identified by the local Respiratory Protection Program manager

Medical evaluation of potential users

Fit test performed by competent personnel

Respiratory protection training for all potential users

Written standard operating procedures (SOPs) developed for the work site, including emergency and rescue guidance, and posted on the jobsite

SHORING

The following excerpt is taken from the EM 385-1-1:

Banks more than 5 feet high shall be shored, laid back to a stable slope, or provided with other equivalent protection where employees may be exposed to moving ground or cave-ins.