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Safety Manual

This safety manual is not for public use outside of Janco employees. It is available on-line in order to demonstrate Janco's personal commitment to safety in the workplace and not as a guide on how to write a safety manual.

1. General Safety Rules and office policy
2. Personal Protective Equipment
3. Handling Bio-hazardous Material
4. Back Safety
5. Hazard Communication (HMIG and MSDS)
6. Construction Safety

Read all instructions carefully.

Monthly safety meeting will be established to review and reinforce safe work habits. Please bring this manual with you to each meeting.

Section 1

General Safety Rules

Office Policy

Section 2

Personal Protective Equipment

Personal protective equipment or PPE, is designed to protect you from health and safety hazards that may be present in your work environment. Personal protective equipment when, worn properly, can help protect your eyes, face, head, hands, feet, and ears.

Janco requires all employees wear appropriate PPE for their particular environment. Janco also takes responsibility to inform you of the need to wear PPE and how to wear proper personal protection equipment. Janco will either supply desired PPE, have necessary PPE on stock, or inform employees of where PPE's are located in the plant. However, it is your responsibility to wear it. No one can use it for you.

Some Janco employees do light janitorial in places such as doctors' offices, banks, or other office areas where no machinery is operating.

When in these areas, proper PPE should be worn.

Latex gloves are necessary when dealing with chemicals or bio-hazardous material. Latex gloves can protect your skin from drying or allergic reaction to certain chemicals. Gloves can also help reduce risk of infection from bio-hazardous materials.

Vapor masks should be worn if any chemical irritates allergies or make breathing difficult. One example of a common chemical used on most jobs, that could cause difficulty in breathing if not used properly, is toilet bowl acid. Janco usually uses the Huskey 303 or 302 brand of toilet bowl acid. Huskey 303 is a strong hydrochloric acid. When used it could react with urine or other elements in the bowl and create an irritating vapor. A mask would reduce irritation from this product.

Where Janco employees are exposed to plant environments, additional PPE are required.

Most plants require safety glasses and/or ear protection to be worn by all employees, outside contractors, and vendors. Janco requires employees to comply with plant rules on use of safety equipment.

When entering a plant area please use the appropriate PPE.

Ear plugs are easy to use and help reduce the risk of damage to your ears. It also can reduce headaches or irritation in the ears from uncomfortable noise levels.

You need to wear ear plugs when:

1. The sounds in your work area are irritating
2. You need to raise your voice to talk to someone closer than 2 feet away
3. It is plant policy and/or signs dictating when to wear ear plugs
4. Sound level reach 85 decibels or higher for an 8-hour period of time
5. There are short bursts of sound which can cause hearing damage

Safety glasses are also necessary and can help reduce risk to your eyes from flying debris.

Also proper foot protection is suggested. Improper foot protection can cause slipping, falling, damage from sharp objects and other foot hazards. Some plants may require work boots, steel toed boots, or leather only shoes to be worn. Janco always complies with plant policies and regulations.

Janco employees sometimes work around construction sites. In addition, Janco would like to inform all sub-contractors, their employees, or any outside visitors of proper safety equipment to be worn on these type of working sites.

First, on any construction site or environment that requires it, Hard hats are to be worn at all times. Hard hats can protect your head from danger. Any position on a construction site is subject to a dangerous situation where their head could be damaged. Proper PPE on a site will minimize this risk.

Be sure to wear the appropriate hard hat for the job. Hard hats come in three classes.

1. Class A hard hats are made from insulating material to protect you from falling objects and electric shock by voltages of up to 2,200 volts.
2. Class B hard hats are made from insulating material to protect you from falling objects and electric shock by voltages of up to 20,000 volts.
3. Class C hard hats are designed to protect you from falling objects, but are not designed for use around live electrical wires or where corrosive substances are present.

In addition, please use proper gloves for your job and steel toed boots, as well as proper eye (most tools and machines suggest wearing eye protection), ear (loud tools or machinery often require ear protection, especially if used for an extended period of time) and face protection (such as in welding). Please consult your operating instructions for suggested PPE to be worn before operating any tool or machine.

One additional safety note, for those who would be doing outside work, be sure to be aware of your skin's sensitivity to the sun. Sun screen, no matter what season, is recommended for anyone who will be spending time in the sun.

Janco employees encounter many different environments in which to work. In all cases, proper personal protective equipment should be used, and be adequate for the job to be performed.

Take care to protect any areas of your body which may be at risk in a particular working environment. Remember, it is you responsibility to wear PPE's, please do so.

Section 3

Handling Bio Hazardous Material

From time to time Janco employee must handle bio-hazardous materials. On many jobs Janco employee are required to empty feminine waste cans or first aid trash cans. Either of these should be treated as bio-hazardous material. In fact, all body fluids should be considered as potentially infectious materials. Exposure to Bio-hazardous material through broken skin, mucus membranes, or ingestion could lead to serious diseases such as HIV, Hepatitis B, or other blood-borne pathogens.

What are Bloodborne Pathogens?

Bloodborne pathogens are microorganisms that can be present in human blood and are capable of producing disease in humans. Once inside the body, bloodborne pathogens inhabit the blood and other body fluids.

Bloodborne pathogens may enter the body through the skin and/or mucus membranes and the eyes. Our skin provides an important defense by providing a very resistant barrier to many viruses and bacteria. But unhealthy or damaged skin can prove to be an effective route of entry for a bloodborne pathogen.

Skin conditions susceptible to entry include, but are not limited to:

Cuts, abrasions, open blisters, puncture wounds, rashes, open sores, any site where the skin is not intact.

Bloodborne pathogen may be transmitted by: direct contact between humans, contact with infectious body fluids, contact with contaminated sharp objects and other materials, needle stick injuries or needle sharing, passage of pathogen between mother and fetus, and transfusions of infected blood or plasma.

Look for sign such as this to identify Bio-hazardous Material or Waste.

There are safety measures you can take to prevent exposure to bio-hazardous material and bloodborne pathogens.

1. Wear latex gloves when handling bio-hazardous material. Even if you do not directly touch it, gloves can be a safeguard.
2. Safety glasses and/or masks can be worn when handling bio-hazardous waste.
3. Always properly identify bio-hazardous waste.
4. Eating, drinking, smoking, and handling contact lenses are prohibited in work areas where there is reasonable likelihood of exposure to bio-hazardous material.
5. Wash hands thoroughly with soap after handling bio-hazardous waste and before eating, drinking, or smoking.
6. Wash your hands before and after using the bathroom.
7. Use your own razor, lip balm, lipstick, or other cosmetics.
8. Do not eat, drink, or smoke after another person.

Under normal work conditions the risk of exposure is small. However, you increase you risk of infection by not following safe handling procedures and using the proper PPE. Remember, It is your responsibility to work safely and wear the right PPE for the job. If, however, you are exposed to bio-hazardous material, notify Janco immediately. Then seek medical attention and/or follow instructions given.

Section 4

Back Safety

Back safety is an important responsibility for any employee. This section goes into detail on proper lifting procedures. Failure to follow these guidelines could lead to back problems.

Before starting to lift or carry anything, check your entire walkway to make sure your footing will be solid. Your shoes should give you good balance, support and traction.

1. Clear any movable obstacles out of your way, and make sure you know where the unmovable ones are.
2. Cautiously heft the you'll be moving, to check its weight and center of gravity.

Performing the lift

This is the part that causes most on-the-job back injuries. Follow these keys to safe and easy lifting:

1. Face the object squarely and get as close to it as you can.
2. Balance yourself solidly, with your feet slightly apart.
3. Squat down, bending your knees. Keep your back arched.
4. Grip the object firmly.
5. Take a breath and hold it.
6. Tighten your abdomen.
7. Use your legs to bring you to a standing position, keeping your back arched.
8. Make the lift smoothly and under control.

Carrying and Lowering

When carrying an object, grip it firmly and hold it as close to your body as possible.

1. Arch your back.
2. Tighten you abdomen.
3. Bend at the knees.
4. Whenever possible, store heavy loads off the floor.

Shoveling

Some Janco employees or subcontractors perform shoveling on construction sites. The same guidelines apply to shoveling as well as to other lifting jobs.

1. Make sure your grip and balance are solid.
2. Tighten your abdomen as you lift.
3. Keep the shovel close to your body.
4. Bend your knees, not your back.
5. Use the strength of your thigh muscles to bring you to an upright position.
6. Increase your leverage by keeping your hand low and toward the shovel blade. This allows you to use the strength of your arms and shoulders to take the load, instead of your back.

Alternatives to Lifting

For difficult tasks there are other options to keep in mind.

• Ask a co-worker for help.
• Use a pushcart or other material handling device.
• When pushing stay close to the load.
• Don't lean forward.
• Use both arms.
• Keep your stomach muscles tight.
• If you must pull, face the object squarely, with one foot at least 12 inches in front of each other.
• Keep your back straight.
• Bend your knees slightly.
• Pull with one smooth motion.

Safety Tips for Lifting

• Don't lift objects over your head.
• Don't twist your body when lifting or setting an object down.
• Don't reach over an obstacle to lift a load. Move whatever is in your way or go around it.
• Pace yourself to avoid fatigue when doing heavy work for a long period of time.
• Follow the safety guidelines of your workplace.

By complying with these suggestions you can save yourself loss time and injury whether now or in the future.

Section 5

Hazard Communication

As a Janco employee or subcontractor you may handle several different chemical while working. It takes a variety of chemicals to do a good job cleaning. Each chemical has different properties. They also have potential health hazards and reaction potential if not used properly. For this reason we make available and encourage you to read the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) for each chemical you use.

A MSDS will inform you of the following:

1. The common name and the chemical name of the material, unless this is a trade secret.
2. The name, address, and telephone number of the manufacturer.
3. Emergency numbers you can use to get immediate information on specific hazards.
4. The date the form was written or last revised.
5. Any hazardous ingredients in the chemical.
6. Information about the chemical's hazards.
7. Physical information that will help you identify the chemical and how it behaves.

Also listed on most MSDS is the Hazardous Material Information Guide which can tell you the reactability, flammability, and health hazards as well as protective clothing or equipment to wear. These are often represented by a four section diamond. With numbers indicating the reactibility, flammability, and health hazard. Letters indicate the level of protective equipment to wear.

Often HMIG are labeled on a chemical. Look for this label.

Hazard Rating Index

Health Hazard

4 - Extreme: Highly Toxic - May be fatal on short term exposure. Special protective equipment required.

3 - Serious: Toxic - Avoid inhalation or skin contact.

2 - Moderate: Moderately Toxic - May be Harmful if inhaled or absorbed.

1 - Slight: Slightly Toxic - May cause slight irritation.

0 - Minimal: All chemicals have some degree of toxicity.

Flammability Hazard

4 - Extreme: Extremely Flammable Gas or Liquid. Flash Point below 73 deg. F.

3 - Serious: Flammable - Flash Point 73 deg. F to 100 deg. F.

2 - Moderate: Combustible - Requires moderate heating to ignite. Flash Point 100 deg.F to 200 deg. F.

1 - Slight: Slightly Combustible - Requires strong heating to ignite

0 - Minimal: Will not burn under normal conditions.

Reactivity Hazard

4 - Extreme: Explosive at room temperature

3 - Serious: May explode if shocked, heated under confinement or mixed with water.

2 - Moderate: Unstable, may react with water.

1 - Slight: May react if heated or mixed with water.

0 - Minimal: Normally stable, does not react with water.

The following pages contain the Hazardous Material Information Guide and the Protective Equipment Guide. Continue>>>

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