1984-04 April IBEW Journal.pdf - International Brotherhood of ...

Historically. the IDEW has maintained
a strong Interest in the safety of Its members
both on the job and at home. Each
local union Is mandated by the IBEW
Constitution in Article XVII, Section 16,
to establish a Safety CommlHee.
We know the importance of on-tha-Job
safety in our industry, In particular. Including:
personal protection equIpment,
guards and safety devices, the eUmlnatlon
of hazards, safe design and construction,
good housekeeping, and good
maintenance of equipment.
One 01 our most important perlOna'
alsetl In doing our jobs and earning our
paychecks ara our ay.s. The following
guidelines on face and eye protection
were ISlued by a large electric utility.
They clln help you work ... ely on
your job. Know your specific employ"'.
safety rules and follow them.
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Approved gogo," ""ell '- wom ..,.,..,., Ihe
d.nge, of ftytng pertlcJes. dusts, or redlaUon
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Face shlekl. sha ll also be wom ...... the
poaibility of face Injury e.'sts from ....
heurcts. .~
Approved voogtes or face shields .. app,.
pMI. shall be used and property acljuslecl 10
aflord adequate pt'01llCtion ......:
1. Riveting or chipping.
2. Using grinding whHI ...
3. Breaking or drtlNng concrete, .,..,.,..,.1,
rock, brick, etc.
4. Working in boll., fire chambers.
5. Exposed to dltSl 110m handling ..... and
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6. Closing cutouts with link type htan and hook
sUck operated line tanslon dlaconneclL
7. Driving tq screwl or bolts whe,. galvantzed
flak .. or pieces 01 metal mar becomrt dI ..
lodged.
6. Performing other operations .... re ftrjng :;,j
partk:fH are a known hazard and a,. .....
10 cause ere Injuries.
9. Charging air conditioning aqulpment.
10. Steam cleaning opIIl1IUons. (In addition 10
approved toni .. or face shields, approved
rubber glo ..... and apron shall also be worn).
Gogo'" and face shield ..... 11 be used when
working with or on aquipmenl containing acids,
causllcs or herbicides.
Combination respirator and goggla units wll
be used where there II • concentraUon or dull
or flynh.
Approved hoodl wll be used when unciblasting.
The outside of 00ft1 .. should be wJped orr
before ramovlng Utam from 8)'81.
Either approved goggl .. or shields shall be
used when burning, welding or babbltlng.
Approved erewear shall be worn when work­
Ing around microfilm equipment where ultra viole'
rare mar be emllled.
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