CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES

Construction workers using protective clothing and accessories decrease the risk of on the job injuries.

• Loose clothing, loose cuffs (on shirts or gloves); torn or ragged clothing. Loose or torn clothing can get caught on equipment or interfere with mount/dismount procedure and other operations.
• Greasy or oily clothing, gloves or boots. These cause you to slip or lose your grip; they may conduct electricity; they are also a fire hazard.
• Jewellery large, bulky rings or bracelets could get caught in equipment; neck chains are hazardous and must be worn under clothing, not hanging loose.
• Clothing made of synthetic fabric is readily ignited and melted by electric flash. Wear clothing made of cotton, wool or linen.

COMMUNICATING WITH HAND SIGNALS

The following are basic rules and points to remember when giving or receiving hand signals.

• Hand signals must be given in a clear and concise manner.
• Signal person must be in full view of the operator at all times or the operator must stop.
• Take directions from only one designated signal person unless the signal is stopped.
• Not all personnel who give signals know or use the correct signals. Therefore, nothing moves until the operator and the signal person understand the meaning of every signal.
• Stop signal must be taken from anyone who gives it.