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There is always the potential for emergencies to occur at your facility. To reduce your exposure to potential emergencies, your employer has developed an emergency action plan. Emergency actions plans are developed to provide guidelines on what actions to take if an emergency should occur at your facility.
What is an emergency action plan?
In 29 CFR 1910.38(c), OSHA lists the minimum elements which should be included in an emergency action plan. These elements include:
1. Evacuation procedures and exit route assignments. Your employer will also point out the location of internal shelter areas, and exterior safe areas for evacuation.
2. Procedures to be followed by employees who remain to operate critical plant operations before they evacuate. Some critical plant operations include gas, electrical, power, and water. Chemical manufacturing processes could also be included.
3. Headcount procedures to account for you and your coworkers after emergency evacuation has been completed.
4. Rescue and medical duties for those employees who are to perform them.
5. Procedures for reporting fires and other emergencies.
6. Names or regular job titles of persons or departments who can be contacted for further information or an explanation of duties under the plan.
Additional information
Your employer will also explain:
*How to report fires, hazardous chemical spills, and other emergencies.
*Procedures for sounding emergency alarms on site.
*Who to notify in the event of an emergency.
*What phones to use and numbers to call.
*Location and use of emergency fire alarms.
*Critical plant operations and those responsible for their operation/shut down.
*Accounting for all employees after emergency evacuation.
*Personnel designated to perform rescue and medical duties.
*Alarm system.
*Recognition of different alarms, such as audio and visual.
*Who is to be contacted for more information on the emergency action plan.
*Where a written copy of the plan can be obtained.
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This document provides general information about a safety and health topic and is only intended for use in facilitating discussions with employees in safety meetings. It does not address all hazards, OSHA or local requirements related to the topic or accompanying photograph. This document cannot be relied on to determine whether a site specific situation meets all safety and health requirements.
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Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Annual Economic Conference-9-26-13
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Maggiano's Oak Brook
Oakbrook Center
Oak Brook, IL
7:30 am to 8:30 am - Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:30 am to 9:30 am - William Strauss, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
9:30 am to 10:30 am - Chris Huecksteadt, Metrostudy
$35 for members
$45 for non members
Speakers:
William Strauss
Presents the Economic Outlook for 2013 and 2014.
The "Great Recession" ended in the middle of 2009 with significant impacts on the economy, notably outsized losses in housing, manufacturing and jobs. Yet, what should be a robust recovery is not occurring, nor expected to occur. Consumers are saving at an increased pace, limiting the growth of consumer spending. Credit conditions, while significantly improved from what existed during the recession, remain relatively tight and will act as a headwind to growth. Mr. Strauss will look at the performance of the overall macro economy with specific attention paid to key economic sectors and indicators.
Chris Huecksteadt
From 2006 to 2010 the housing market, both locally and nationally, experienced the biggest downturn since the Great Depression. Today, job losses, elevated unemployment levels, rising foreclosures and sagging home values all continue to impact the housing market's ability to recover. Chris Huecksteadt of Metrostudy, will analyze past and present trends in the housing market, with an eye on the keys to recovery and how the housing market can begin to right itself, the first half of 2012 saw some positive signs. Mr. Huecksteadt will review the housing numbers and discern where the market might be heading for in 2014 and beyond.
Download the USPS/Fax Registration Form
Register Online for this event
Maggiano's Oak Brook
Oakbrook Center
Oak Brook, IL
7:30 am to 8:30 am - Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:30 am to 9:30 am - William Strauss, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
9:30 am to 10:30 am - Chris Huecksteadt, Metrostudy
$35 for members
$45 for non members
Speakers:
William Strauss
Presents the Economic Outlook for 2013 and 2014.
The "Great Recession" ended in the middle of 2009 with significant impacts on the economy, notably outsized losses in housing, manufacturing and jobs. Yet, what should be a robust recovery is not occurring, nor expected to occur. Consumers are saving at an increased pace, limiting the growth of consumer spending. Credit conditions, while significantly improved from what existed during the recession, remain relatively tight and will act as a headwind to growth. Mr. Strauss will look at the performance of the overall macro economy with specific attention paid to key economic sectors and indicators.
Chris Huecksteadt
From 2006 to 2010 the housing market, both locally and nationally, experienced the biggest downturn since the Great Depression. Today, job losses, elevated unemployment levels, rising foreclosures and sagging home values all continue to impact the housing market's ability to recover. Chris Huecksteadt of Metrostudy, will analyze past and present trends in the housing market, with an eye on the keys to recovery and how the housing market can begin to right itself, the first half of 2012 saw some positive signs. Mr. Huecksteadt will review the housing numbers and discern where the market might be heading for in 2014 and beyond.
Download the USPS/Fax Registration Form
Register Online for this event
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Thursday, August 15, 2013
Nail Gun Safety
Nail guns are used every day on many construction jobs—especially in residential construction. They boost productivity but also cause tens of thousands of painful injuries each year. Nail gun injuries are common—one study found that 2 out of 5 residential carpenter apprentices experienced a nail gun injury over a four-year period. When they do occur, these injuries are often not reported or given any medical treatment. Research has identified the risk factors that make nail gun injuries more likely to occur. The type of trigger system and the extent of training are important factors. The risk of a nail gun injury is twice as high when using a multi-shot contact trigger as when using a single-shot sequential trigger nailer.
This guidance is for residential home builders and construction contractors, subcontractors, and supervisors. NIOSH and OSHA developed this publication to give construction employers the information they need to prevent nail gun injuries. Types of triggers and key terms are described. The guidance highlights what is known about nail gun injuries, including the parts of the body most often injured and the types of severe injuries that have been reported. Common causes of nail gun injuries are discussed and six practical steps that contractors can take to prevent these injuries are described. These are:
1) Use full sequential trigger nail guns;
2) Provide training;
3) Establish nail gun work procedures;
4) Provide personal protective equipment (PPE);
5) Encourage reporting and discussion of injuries and close calls; and
6) Provide first aid and medical treatment.
View or download the 20 page guide.
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This guidance is for residential home builders and construction contractors, subcontractors, and supervisors. NIOSH and OSHA developed this publication to give construction employers the information they need to prevent nail gun injuries. Types of triggers and key terms are described. The guidance highlights what is known about nail gun injuries, including the parts of the body most often injured and the types of severe injuries that have been reported. Common causes of nail gun injuries are discussed and six practical steps that contractors can take to prevent these injuries are described. These are:
1) Use full sequential trigger nail guns;
2) Provide training;
3) Establish nail gun work procedures;
4) Provide personal protective equipment (PPE);
5) Encourage reporting and discussion of injuries and close calls; and
6) Provide first aid and medical treatment.
View or download the 20 page guide.
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Friday, August 9, 2013
Business Asset Sale-Owner Retiring
O Owner Retiring: Business Asset Sale Ends 8/20/13
After 35
years in the construction business
Jim Taksas, owner of ABCO
Academy Builders, is retiring. All assets are being sold. The
inventory is too long to list. Following is an overview of some of the items
available:
“Hon” Mahogany Office Furniture
L-Shape
Executive Desk/ Task Chairs
Round
Table/ Sled
Chairs
Lateral
File Cabinets
Tools
& Equipment
Industrial
pallet rack (approx.24 bays) 5’ to 16’
35’ of 5’
Mason Scaffolding (14 frames) with (4) alum.planks
Power Tools;
drills, (corded & uncorded)
Routers, jig
saws
Mitre
Saws (Makita 15” & DeWalt
12”)
Hilti hammer
drills
Banding Carts
&
Tools
Rolling Job
Boxes
Pneumatic
Nailers
Brad
Nailers
Pneumatic
Staplers
Corded &
cordless
impacts
Ladders (36’
wood
extension)
1950’s
ShopSmith “All in
one”
Paslode,
Impulse; Framing / Trim
guns
Building
Materials
Industrial
pallet rack (approx.20 bays) 5’ to 16’
Dimensional
Lumber (2x10 & 2x12)
Cedar ½”x6”x4’
Vinyl
“Almond” woodgrain siding J-channel
FRP “Almond”
Paneling trim
3-18’ x 16”
TGI’s
Treated 8 x 8
x 8’ Posts (6)
Ceramic Tile
(85sq ft. of 13”x13” tile)
Commercial
toilet accessories: (6) grab bars, (2) mirrors, (2) paper towel /recepticles,
roll tissue dispenser, mop rack.
18”x17” white
vanity w/ cultured marble top
PVC J-Channel
PVC Pipe
(50pcs.+/- various sizes ½”-4”)
Doors
(Interior & Exterior)
Treated Lumber
All types of
hardware including Tec Screws, Fasteners, Anchor Bolts, nails, etc.
OFFICE
EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES
Computer
keyboards, speakers,corded and cordless mouse controllers and monitors available
Calculators, Fellows “power shredder”
Copier, fax, scanners
Various office supplies
Phone system (Nortel Norstar M7310) with 9 phones.
Original/Limited edition artwork
Various office supplies
Phone system (Nortel Norstar M7310) with 9 phones.
Original/Limited edition artwork
IBM Selectric
II Typewriters
Any
interested party may contact:
Jim
Cell Phone: 708-372-4600
(9:00am-5:00pm)
By
Appointment Only
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Tuesday, August 6, 2013
On the Job Tool Box Safety Talks - Fire Protection
Each year, many fires occur on construction job sites as a result of temporary heat, misuse of flammable liquids, etc. Establishing a fire protection plan for your job site will help eliminate the related hazards and the large losses related to fires. This toolbox talk will provide a brief summary of the OSHA regulations for fire protection and provide some fire protection safety tips.
Fire Extinguishers:
Fire extinguishers must be readily available on every job site. OSHA specifically requires at least one fire extinguisher for every 3,000 square feet of building space.
The travel distance to a fire extinguisher shall not exceed 100 feet.
The fire extinguishers must be serviced annually to ensure they will work when needed.
A fire extinguisher must be immediately available during any hot work such as welding, cutting, sweating pipes, etc. If hot work regularly occurs on a job site, a hot work permit system should be developed.
Material Storage:
Debris or combustible material may not be stored within 10 feet of a building.
Storage piles of combustible material should be stable and should not exceed 20 feet in height.
The entire storage location on a job site must be kept free from unnecessary debris or weed/ grass growth.
Inside storage of materials must allow for at least 36 inches of clearance from sprinkler heads.
Smoking controls must be maintained near areas which constitute a fire hazard.
Straw used to insulate concrete should be cleaned up as soon as possible in order to reduce the amount of combustible material in and around a job site.
Flammable Liquids:
No more than 25 gallons of flammable or combustible liquids may be stored inside of a building unless it is stored in approved flammable liquids cabinet.
Gasoline must be stored in approved “safety cans”.
An approved fire extinguisher must be located in close proximity to the storage location of any flammable liquids.
Temporary Heat:
Always maintain at least 6 feet of clearance from the temporary heaters. If temporary heaters are used in tarped areas, 10 foot clearances must be maintained.
Always install a shut off valve at the point of fuel connection for temporary heaters.
Establish a plan to check on the placement of heaters throughout the day.
Never store propane inside of a building.
The gas line hoses feeding the temporary heaters must be protected from damage.
Some heaters require the use of non-combustible material (drywall sheet) under the heater when it is placed on a wood deck. Check with the requirements for your heater.
Maintaining access to a fire extinguisher near temporary heat is recommended.
Read the safety material provided from the propane supplier regarding specific safety procedures for storage tanks.
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Fire Extinguishers:
Fire extinguishers must be readily available on every job site. OSHA specifically requires at least one fire extinguisher for every 3,000 square feet of building space.
The travel distance to a fire extinguisher shall not exceed 100 feet.
The fire extinguishers must be serviced annually to ensure they will work when needed.
A fire extinguisher must be immediately available during any hot work such as welding, cutting, sweating pipes, etc. If hot work regularly occurs on a job site, a hot work permit system should be developed.
Material Storage:
Debris or combustible material may not be stored within 10 feet of a building.
Storage piles of combustible material should be stable and should not exceed 20 feet in height.
The entire storage location on a job site must be kept free from unnecessary debris or weed/ grass growth.
Inside storage of materials must allow for at least 36 inches of clearance from sprinkler heads.
Smoking controls must be maintained near areas which constitute a fire hazard.
Straw used to insulate concrete should be cleaned up as soon as possible in order to reduce the amount of combustible material in and around a job site.
Flammable Liquids:
No more than 25 gallons of flammable or combustible liquids may be stored inside of a building unless it is stored in approved flammable liquids cabinet.
Gasoline must be stored in approved “safety cans”.
An approved fire extinguisher must be located in close proximity to the storage location of any flammable liquids.
Temporary Heat:
Always maintain at least 6 feet of clearance from the temporary heaters. If temporary heaters are used in tarped areas, 10 foot clearances must be maintained.
Always install a shut off valve at the point of fuel connection for temporary heaters.
Establish a plan to check on the placement of heaters throughout the day.
Never store propane inside of a building.
The gas line hoses feeding the temporary heaters must be protected from damage.
Some heaters require the use of non-combustible material (drywall sheet) under the heater when it is placed on a wood deck. Check with the requirements for your heater.
Maintaining access to a fire extinguisher near temporary heat is recommended.
Read the safety material provided from the propane supplier regarding specific safety procedures for storage tanks.
LEARN MORE
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Thursday, August 1, 2013
Tool Box Safety Talks-Hard Hats-safety rules to follow for hard hat usage
Every year, thousands of construction workers suffer head injuries ranging from minor cuts to concussions to even death. Most of these types of injures would have been prevented had employees worn the proper head protection consisting of a hard hat. The following are safety rules to follow for hard hat usage:
Hard hats are required to be worn whenever there is an overhead exposure
Head injuries on a construction site may result from several areas
Tools or material being dropped from above
Low overhead clearance
Electrical current
Hard Hats should not be altered or have any holes drilled or cut into them for ventilation.
Hard hats should be fitted tightly on your head.
Wearing a baseball cap underneath a hard hat will cause the hard hat not to fit snug on your head, thus reducing its effectiveness.
The suspension system of the hard hat absorbs the impact of a falling object.
Inspect your hard hat for any damage.
Never use a hard hat that has visible damage to the outer shell or to the suspension.
Download this information and more at: http://www.rcecusa.org/Safety
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Hard hats are required to be worn whenever there is an overhead exposure
Head injuries on a construction site may result from several areas
Tools or material being dropped from above
Low overhead clearance
Electrical current
Hard Hats should not be altered or have any holes drilled or cut into them for ventilation.
Hard hats should be fitted tightly on your head.
Wearing a baseball cap underneath a hard hat will cause the hard hat not to fit snug on your head, thus reducing its effectiveness.
The suspension system of the hard hat absorbs the impact of a falling object.
Inspect your hard hat for any damage.
Never use a hard hat that has visible damage to the outer shell or to the suspension.
Download this information and more at: http://www.rcecusa.org/Safety
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