BTS Safety Manual Final Version Revised 3-21-07 PDF
BTS Safety Manual Final Version Revised 3-21-07 PDF
BTS Safety Manual Final Version Revised 3-21-07 PDF
SAFETY MANUAL
Broadband Telecoms
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Broadband Telecom Service recognizes that our people drive the business. As
the most critical resource, employees & contractors will be safeguarded through
training, provision of appropriate work surroundings and procedures that foster
protection of health and safety. All work conducted by Broadband Telecom
Services employees & contractors will take into account the intent of this policy.
No duty, no matter what its perceived result, will be deemed more important than
employee health and safety.
Broadband Telecom Service is firmly committed to the safety of our employees &
contractors. We will do everything possible to prevent workplace accidents and
is committed to providing a safe working environment for all employees &
contractors.
We value our employees & contractors not only as employees but also as human
beings critical to the success of their family, the local community and Broadband
Telecom Service.
Employees & contractors are encouraged to report any unsafe work practices or
safety hazards encountered on the job. All accidents/incidents (no matter how
slight) are to be immediately reported to the supervisor on duty.
A key factor in implementing this policy will be the strict compliance to all
applicable federal, state, local, and company policies and procedures. Failure to
comply with these policies may result in disciplinary actions.
Respecting this, Broadband Telecom Services, Inc. will make every reasonable
effort to provide a safe and healthful workplace that is free from any recognized
or known potential hazards. Additionally, Broadband Telecom Services, Inc.
subscribes to these principles:
2. Safety and Health controls are a major part of our work every day.
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4. Management is responsible for providing the safest possible workplace for
Employees & contractors. Consequently, management of Broadband
Telecom Services, Inc. is committed to allocating and providing all of the
resources needed to promote and effectively implement this safety policy.
5. Employees & contractors are responsible for following safe work practices,
company rules and for preventing accidents and injuries. Management will
establish lines of communication to solicit and receive comments, information,
suggestions and assistance from employees & contractors where safety and
health are concerned.
7. Our safety program applies to all employees & contractors and persons
affected or associated in any way by the scope of this business. Everyones
goal must be to constantly improve safety awareness and to prevent
accidents and injuries.
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Preface ........................................................................................................ 2-3
Table of Contents......................................................................................... 4
Reporting Injuries......................................................................................... 17
ATTACHMENTS
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The primary responsibility of the employees & contractors and contractors of
Broadband Telecom Services, Inc. is to perform his or her duties in a safe
manner, in order to prevent injury to themselves and others.
If an employee has any questions about how a task should be done safely, he or
she is under instruction NOT to begin the task until they discuss the situation with
their supervisor. Together, they will determine the safe way to do the job.
If, after discussing a safety situation with their supervisor, an employee still has
questions or concerns, he or she is required to contact the Safety Coordinator.
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1. Conduct: horseplay, practical jokes, etc. are forbidden. Employees &
contractors are required to work in an injury free manner displaying accepted
levels of behavior. Conduct which places the employee or others at risk, or
which threatens or intimidates others is forbidden.
You are responsible to keep your work area clean and safe. Clean-up several
times throughout the day disposing of trash and waste in approved
containers, wiping up any drips/spills immediately and putting equipment and
tools away as you are finished with them.
5. Personal Protective Equipment: Inspect PPE prior to each use. Do not use
damaged PPE. You are required to maintain and keep PPE clean.
c) Gloves work gloves must be worn at all times when handling sharp or
rough stock, welding, or performing other jobs, which could cause hand
injuries. Synthetic gloves must be worn when handling chemicals.
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6. Equipment Operation: You must specifically be trained and authorized by
your supervisor to operate the following:
Company vehicles,
Forklifts,
Machine and power tools,
Paint sprayers.
When operating machines: do not wear loose clothing, long hair should be
tied up and back, remove jewelry, and sleeves should either be rolled all the
way up, or all the way down.
Never operate damaged or defective equipment. Turn the machine off and
report it to your supervisor immediately.
7. Ladders:
8. Cranes/Hoists/Lifting Devices:
a) Inspect all cranes, hoists and lifting devices (slings, hooks, etc.) prior to
each use. Never use damaged equipment.
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9. Lockout/Tagout prior to working on any machinery when guards are
removed, every energy source (electrical, hydraulic, chemical, mechanical,
etc.) must be deactivated, stored energy dissipated, and the control locked in
the off (safe) position.
After each hazard (Fire, Health, Reactivity) a number from 1-4 will be
assigned. The numbers reflects the degree (or amount) of hazard:
-0 Minimal
-1 Slight
-2 Moderate
-3 Serious
-4 Severe
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f) Store all flammable liquids in safety cabinets or safety cans. Never use
flammable chemicals around ignition sources such as smokers, pilot
lights, or arcing/sparking electrical equipment.
h) Do not eat, drink, or smoke while using chemicals. And always wash
your hands after handling chemicals.
11. Confined Space Entry only trained and authorized employees &
contractors are permitted to enter confined spaces. If you believe that your
job requires confined space entry contact your supervisor prior to undertaking
the work. (Confined spaces are areas not meant for human occupancy, have
limited means of entry/exit, and have electrical, chemical, thermal,
atmosphere, or entrapment hazards).
12. Emergencies:
a) In the event of any serious injury or fire call 911. Send someone to the
facility entrance to meet the Fire Department. If in doubt, call 911.
d) Do not attempt to fight any fire which is uncontained, too hot, too
smoky, or if you are too frightened.
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If you use a fire extinguisher, remember:
Stay low.
Keep yourself between the fire and an exit
Do not turn your back on a fire
Immediately report the use to your supervisor
d) Do not touch blood or any other bodily fluid during or following an incident.
If you are trained to administer first aid, gloves and other barriers are
located with the first aid equipment. If you think that you have been
exposed to bodily fluid notify your supervisor immediately.
d) All local and state traffic regulations and signs must be followed.
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c) All junction boxes, control boxes, connections, and other wiring must
have covers securely installed to prevent accidental contact.
15. Lifting:
b) When you lift, use your leg muscles by squatting close to the load,
preserving the curve in your back, spreading your feet, and lifting with
your legs, keeping the load close to your body.
c) When you turn holding an object, move your feet, do not twist.
These rules have been established to help you stay safe and injury free. Violation
of the above rules, or conduct that does not meet minimum accepted work
standards, will result in discipline, up to and including discharge.
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Operations Managers, Jeff Hartsell and Gary McDonell, are designated as
Broadband Telecom Services, Inc.s Safety Coordinators. The Safety
Coordinators are responsible for implementation and compliance with the Safety
and Health Policy of Broadband Telecom Services, Inc. and is accountable for
results as measured by criteria such as incident rates.
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12. Ensure that specific programs (i.e. hazard communication, protection from
bloodborne pathogens, hearing conservation, forklift safety/operator
certification) are implemented and complied with consistently.
FIRE:
1. EVACUATION
Employees & contractors will be notified of a fire alarm by the fire
alarm system
Upon becoming aware of a fire alarm, employees & contractors should
immediately evacuate the building using the closest stairs. Do not
delay evacuation to get personal belongings or wait for friends. And all
doors should be closed as the last person passes through. (Note:
never use elevators during fire alarm situations).
Supervisors should be the last persons to leave the area. Check in
conference rooms, lavatories, and offices to be sure that all personnel
have evacuated.
Any employee having a mobility, visual, hearing, or other condition
which may hinder them from becoming aware of an emergency or
evacuating, should request special assistance through Human
Resources.
Upon exiting the building personnel should report to a designated area
for headcount. Office personnel should gather and be accounted for
by their immediate supervisor.
If any employee is missing an immediate report should be made to the
supervisor or manager who will in turn report to the first available fire
department officer.
Employees & contractors should stay together in a group so that
periodic updates on the situation can be issued.
The order to re-occupy the building will be issued by the manager or
supervisor at the scene.
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2. EMPLOYEE DISCOVERING A FIRE:
Alert other persons in the immediate hazard area.
Activate a fire alarm and call 911.
If you have been trained, you can decide to use a fire extinguisher
following these instructions:
-P=Pull the safety pin
-A=Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire
-S=Squeeze the operating lever
-S=Sweep side to side covering the base of the fire
*When using a fire extinguisher always stay between the fire and an exit; stay low and back
away when the fire is extinguished.
*Never feel that using a fire extinguisher is required. If the fire is too hot, too smoky or you
are frightened evacuate.
3. MEDICAL EMERGENCY: (chest pains, loss of consciousness, fall from a height, etc.)
Upon discovering a medical emergency, Call 911.
Stay with the person involved being careful not to come in contact with
any bodily fluids, unless properly trained and equipped.
Send two persons to the building entrance to await the fire department.
Employees & contractors in the vicinity of the emergency not involved
should leave the area.
Human Resources will make any necessary notifications to family
members of the person suffering the medical emergency.
4. WORKPLACE VIOLENCE:
Any employee who feels that she/he has been threatened should
immediately report their concern to their manager and to Human
Resources.
If any person is observed exhibiting threatening behavior or making
threatening statements the person discovering the situation should
warn others in the area and immediately notify Human Resources.
Depending upon the level of concern the local police department (911)
can be called immediately.
Never attempt to confront any person exhibiting threatening behavior.
*If you have reason to believe that events in your personal life could result in
acts of violence occurring at work you are urged to confidentially discuss the
issue with Human Resources so that a prevention plan can be developed.
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Please fill these in for your local area
HOSPITAL: ______________________________________________________
TELEPHONE: _____________________
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1. Smoking is not allowed in any interior area of the building. Smoking is only
allowed in designated exterior smoking areas.
3. Hot work: contractors performing hot work (welding, grinding, flame cutting,
brazing, soldering, etc.) must contact [insert name] for approval prior to the
start of the work.
4. Only space heaters provided by the company are approved for use within the
facility. Employees & contractors using space heaters are responsible to turn
the heater off when leaving their desk for extended periods of time (lunch,
end of the work day, etc.).
5. No flammable chemicals are allowed inside the building at any time. If you
feel that there is a work-related need to use a flammable chemical, contact
Human Resources for guidance.
6. Electrical safety:
Extension cords are not allowed with the exception of independently
fused multi-tap cords for computers.
Keep electric cords out of areas where they will be damaged by
stepping on/kicking them.
Turn electrical appliances off with the switch, not by pulling out the
plug.
Turn all appliances off before leaving for the day.
Radios/tape/CD players and PDAs are the only personal electrical
devices allowed to be used in offices/cubes. These devices must be in
good repair. Broadband Telecom Services, Inc. reserves the right to
instruct you to remove personal electrical devices at any time.
Never run cords under rugs or other floor coverings.
Any electrical problems should be reported immediately to [insert
name].
7. The following areas must remain clear and unobstructed at all times:
Exit doors,
Aisles,
Electrical panels, and
Fire extinguishers.
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PROCEDURES
You must complete and sign an Injury Report (You will get this form
from your supervisor.)
If you are unable to return to your regular job or transitional duty, your
absence must be approved under the Family Medical Leave program.
For this purpose you need to complete a Family Medical Leave
Request form and submit it to the Human Resources Department. You
must also have your practitioner complete both the Transitional Duty
Evaluation and Medical Certification form.
Employees who are not eligible for leave under the Family Medical
Leave Act (FMLA) must return to transitional duty or regular work if at
all possible. If you are unable to return to any available work, your job
position may be filled after a reasonable time. When able to do so, you
will be entitled to return to a suitable position, if available and
consistent with any limitations.
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Office Safety:
1. Never leave file drawers open or open multiple file drawers at once.
3. Do not store frequently used objects above shoulder height or below knee
height.
4. Never reach into office machines without turning them off and unplugging
them if possible.
5. Keep your work area free of trip hazards such as storage in walkways, cords
across aisles, and damaged floor coverings.
Security:
1. Always be aware of your surroundings. Keep your head up and hands out of
your pockets while walking to and from your car.
3. When parking, remove all valuables from sight and lock car doors.
4. Do not enter an elevator car if you are concerned about other riders, wait for
the next car.
5. Keep all valuables (money, purses, jewelry, etc.) out of site when at your
desk. Do not bring large sums of money or other valuables into the building.
6. Secure lap top computers, PDAs, and other small electronic devices before
leaving your office or cube for extended periods of time (lunch, going home,
etc.).
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7. If you are working alone and are in the office before or after regular business
hours, on weekends, or holidays, observe these additional guidelines:
Be sure doors close and lock after you.
Turn on lights as you move through the building.
Always be aware of the closest telephone (do not hesitate to call 911 if
you feel threatened).
Be sure that someone at home knows that you are at work and is
expecting you to check in by a specified time.
As you leave be sure to turn off all equipment and lights that had you
used.
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Broadband Telecom Services, Inc. does not tolerate harassment of our job
applicants, employees, contractors, clients, guests, vendors, customers, or
persons doing business with Broadband Telecom Services, Inc. Any form of
harassment related to an employees race, color, sex, religion, national origin,
age, citizenship status, veteran status, or handicap is a violation of this policy and
will be treated as a disciplinary matter. For these purposes, the term harassment
includes, but is not limited to, slurs, jokes, or other verbal, graphic, or physical
conduct relating to an individuals race, color, sex, religion, or national origin;
sexual advances; requests for sexual favors and other verbal, graphic, or physical
conduct of a sexual nature.
Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal
or physical conduct of a sexual nature when:
Examples of conduct prohibited by this policy include but are not limited
to:
Unwelcome sexual flirtation, advances, or propositions;
Verbal comments related to an individuals age, race, gender, color,
religion, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation;
Explicit or degrading verbal comments about another individual or
his/her appearance;
The display of sexually suggestive pictures or objects in any workplace
location including transmission or display via computer;
Any sexually offensive or abusive physical conduct;
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The taking of or the refusal to take any personnel action based on an
employees submission to or referral of sexual overtures; and
Displaying cartoons or telling jokes which relate to an individuals age,
race, gender, color, religion, national origin, disability, or sexual
orientation.
If you believe that you are being subjected to workplace harassment, you should:
1. Tell the harasser that his or her actions are not welcome and they must
stop, if you feel comfortable enough to do so.
3. Report any additional incidents that may occur to one of the above
resources.
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Any work-related accident resulting in serious injury or the death of an employee
presents significant, emotional challenges for management. Following are some
guidelines, which may reduce the effects on fellow employees & contractors and
minimize the impact from regulators such as OSHA.
4. Get all witnesses names. If some witnesses are not employees &
contractors, be sure to get full addresses and phone numbers.
5. Render safe any hazards created by the accident scene. (i.e. material that
may fall, leaking chemicals, etc.). Rope off or otherwise isolate the
accident scene early on to prevent it from becoming a tourist attraction.
7. Take pictures to document the scene. Note anything that may help you
identify specific equipment involved such as serial numbers, license plate
numbers, etc.
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8. Follow Broadband Telecom Services, Inc.s procedure for bloodborne
pathogens in cleaning any bodily fluid spills.
10. Request your supervisors be alert for employees & contractors who may not
be paying full attention to their jobs and thereby jeopardizing their own safety.
During these discussions do not discuss fault, discipline, opinions, etc.
11. If your company has a physician on contract, have him/her follow the case.
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Effective Date: September 1, 2006
________________________________ _____________________
Employee / Contractors Signature Date
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Effective Date: September 1, 2006
________________________________ _____________________
Employee / Contractors Signature Date
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Broadband Telecom Services, Inc. is firmly committed to your safety. We
will do everything possible to prevent workplace accidents and are committed to
providing a safe working environment for you and all employees & contractors.
We value you not only as an employee but also as a human being critical to the
success of your family, the local community, and Broadband Telecom Services,
Inc.
You are encouraged to report any unsafe work practices or safety hazards
encountered on the job. All accidents/incidents (no matter how slight) are to be
immediately reported to the supervisor on duty.
A key factor in implementing this policy will be the strict compliance to all
applicable federal, state, local, and Broadband Telecom Services, Inc. policies
and procedures. Failure to comply with these policies may result in disciplinary
actions.
Respecting this, Broadband Telecom Services, Inc. will make every reasonable
effort to provide a safe and healthful workplace that is free from any recognized
or known potential hazards. Additionally, Broadband Telecom Services, Inc.
subscribes to these principles:
2. Safety and Health controls are a major part of our work every day.
5. Employees & contractors are responsible for following safe work practices,
company rules, and for preventing accidents and injuries. Management will
establish lines of communication to solicit and receive comments, information,
suggestions, and assistance from employees & contractors where safety and
health are concerned.
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6. Management and supervisors of Broadband Telecom Services, Inc. will set
an exemplary example with good attitudes and strong commitment to safety
and health in the workplace. Toward this end, management must monitor
8. Our safety program applies to all employees & contractors and persons
affected or associated in any way by the scope of this business. Everyones
goal must be to constantly improve safety awareness and to prevent
accidents and injuries.
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Broadband Telecom Services, Inc. is firmly committed to your safety. We
will do everything possible to prevent workplace accidents and are committed to
providing a safe working environment for you and all employees & contractors.
We value you not only as an employee but also as a human being critical to the
success of your family, the local community, and Broadband Telecom Services,
Inc.
You are encouraged to report any unsafe work practices or safety hazards
encountered on the job. All accidents/incidents (no matter how slight) are to be
immediately reported to the supervisor on duty.
A key factor in implementing this policy will be the strict compliance to all
applicable federal, state, local, and Broadband Telecom Services, Inc. policies
and procedures. Failure to comply with these policies may result in disciplinary
actions.
Respecting this, Broadband Telecom Services, Inc. will make every reasonable
effort to provide a safe and healthful workplace that is free from any recognized
or known potential hazards. Additionally, Broadband Telecom Services, Inc.
subscribes to these principles:
10. Safety and Health controls are a major part of our work every day.
12. Management is responsible for providing the safest possible workplace for
Employees & contractors. Consequently, management of Broadband
Telecom Services, Inc. is committed to allocating and providing all of the
resources needed to promote and effectively implement this safety policy.
13. Employees & contractors are responsible for following safe work practices,
company rules, and for preventing accidents and injuries. Management will
establish lines of communication to solicit and receive comments, information,
suggestions, and assistance from employees & contractors where safety and
health are concerned.
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14. Management and supervisors of Broadband Telecom Services, Inc. will set
an exemplary example with good attitudes and strong commitment to safety
and health in the workplace. Toward this end, management must monitor
15. Broadband Telecom Services, Inc.s safety and health performance, working
environment, and conditions to ensure that program objectives are achieved.
16. Our safety program applies to all employees & contractors and persons
affected or associated in any way by the scope of this business. Everyones
goal must be to constantly improve safety awareness and to prevent
accidents and injuries.
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Broadband Telecom Services
Injury Report Form
What happened?
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