1. Wear appropriate clothing

1. Wear clothing in good condition, i.e., not torn.
2. Wear nothing too loose, includuing a sweater tied around the waist.
3. No jewellery specifically chains and earrings. No rings are preferred.
4. Clothing not too tight to ensure free movement.
5. Weather appropriate clothing.
6. No sleeveless shirts.

2. Use PPE

1. Wear current hardhat.
2. Wear approved construction safety glasses.
3. Wear appropriate hearing protection (earplugs and/or ear muffs).
4. Wear reflective safety vest.
5. Use appropriate respiratory protection as needed.
6. Use appropriate hand protection (chemicals).
7. Use safety certified boots (appropriate to the job).

3. Adhere to lock-out and tag-out procedures.

1. Shut down the equipment.
2. Disconnect the power supply or have it disconnected.
3. Note clearly on a plastic tag-out tag the problem with the equipment.
4. Hang a ‘lock-out’ tag to the ignition switch and ensure that it is visible.
5. Advise the supervisor ASAP of the problem.
6. Follow the instructions of the supervisor to either remove the equipment or leave it as is.
7. Secure the broken equipment with a padlock.
8. Retain the key until the machinery is repaired.

4. Use ladders safely

1. Check that the ladder is in good repair, i.e., no broken or damaged rungs.
2. Ensure that the ladder is suitable for the job being performed, i.e., not too long and not too short.
3. Put the kicker at the bottom of the ladder.
4. Check that the ladder is on a solid surface and that it doesn’t slip or slide.
5. Climb the ladder, with a ‘spotter’ holding it.
6. Tie the ladder at the top to a secure/solid location. A fastener can be used if necessary.
7. If climbing onto a roof, the ladder must be a minimum of three feet beyond the roof or work area.

5. Respect the environment

1. Check to ensure that chemicals are labelled correctly.
2. Check to ensure that chemicals are stored correctly.
3. Check to ensure that materials are labelled correctly.
4. Check to ensure that materials are stored correctly.
5. Check to ensure that equipment is not leaking oil or fuels.
6. Ensure that site-specific environmental impact regulations are being followed.
7. Dispose of excess contaminated materials appropriately.