PHYSICAL PLANT SAFETY MANUAL

Safety Manual
1st Page

Introduction to Safety

General Work Habits

Clothing & Personal Protective Equipment

Work Area Houskeeping

Asbestos

Hand & Power Tools

Equipment & Machinery

Tag-Out Procedure

Fire Protection

Welding

Compressed Gas Cylinders

Electrical

Construction

Ladders & Scaffolding

Back Safety

Lifting

Vehicle Safety

Work Area Safety Awareness

Emergency Procedures

Off-the-Job Safety

Safety Equipment

Employee Statement

Updated April 2001

General Work Habits

	Reducing accidents means reporting to work physically and mentally rested, prepared to perform your job safely and properly.
	Always report any unsafe condition or unsafe act to your supervisor or to Environmental Health & Safety as soon as possible.
	Whenever you're performing your job, keep your mind on your work. Always keep your temper and thoughts under control.
	Report any injury to your supervisor as soon as possible.
	If you are taking a prescribed drug that may have a side effect, inform your supervisor before beginning the day's work.
	Use of illegal drugs or intoxicating beverages while at work (or reporting to work under the influence of these substances) may be cause for your dismissal.

FACT: One of every eight hospital beds is occupied by an accident victim.