OSC Safety Manual

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Doc No:

O’Donnell Snider Construction

Initial Issue Date

10/03/2017

Revision Date:

05/08/2020

Revision No.

SAFETY AND HEALTH MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

SHMS

Next Review Date: Page:

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Preventative Maintenance Program for Tools and Equipment All tools, equipment and vehicles must be properly maintained so that workers are not endangered. Preventive maintenance is the systematic care and protection of tools, equipment, machines and vehicles in order to keep them in a safe, usable condition limit downtime and extend productivity. Maintenance tasks themselves are potentially hazardous and can result in injury. This maintenance program must be prepared at a site level and: • • • •

Be well organized and scheduled Controls hazards Defines operational procedures, and Trains key personnel

General requirements for equipment maintenance include: • • • • • •

Obtaining a copy of the maintenance schedule recommended by the manufacturer. Ensuring that maintenance is performed as required. Ensuring that the person(s) performing the maintenance are competent (e.g. licensed mechanic). Retaining records of maintenance/service conducted. Specifying who is responsible for overseeing equipment maintenance and where the records are kept. Set up a system for removal and tagging of damaged or defective tools and equipment.

Tools and Equipment Maintenance Program • • • • •

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Only properly trained workers are to use tools, equipment and vehicles. Inspect all tools, equipment and vehicles before using. For vehicles, inspection will consist of doing a circle check. If applicable, maintenance schedules for all tools, equipment and vehicles are to be respected. Each jobsite supervisor is to conduct a bi-weekly inspection of all tools, equipment and vehicles on the site. This inspection is recorded bi-weekly using an inspection checklist based on the type of equipment and vehicles at that site. If at any time a worker judges that a tool, equipment or vehicle is unsafe for use, they are to properly tag the item and inform the supervisor immediately. Tools, equipment or vehicles that are tagged unsafe shall be either repaired or replaced - O’Donnell Snider Construction management shall be informed.

REMINDERS: Always use Hand and Power Tools Safely • • • •

Select the right tool for the job. Keep tools in good condition. Use tools the correct way. Keep tools in a safe place.

Maintenance Personnel Qualifications - All individuals who perform maintenance work on O’Donnell Snider Construction tools shall have the appropriate skills, accreditation and/or certification. This certification applies both to O’Donnell Snider Construction employees and to contracted maintenance services.

Uncontrolled copy if printed. Valid on day of printing only.

Printed on: 17 August 2020

O’Donnell Snider Construction


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