SAFE EXCAVATING

General Safety Training: Instruction in recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and applicable regulations. 29 CFR 1926.21

Confined or Enclosed Spaces: Instruction on hazards, precautions, and use of protective and emergency equipment for entry. 29 CFR 1926.21

Hazard Communication: Training on chemical hazards, labeling, safety data sheets. 29 CFR 1926.59 (Note: Identical to 1910.1200)

Lead Exposure: Training on the standard, medical surveillance, hazards, protective equipment, work practices, and emergency procedures for employees exposed at or above the action level or with potential skin/eye irritation. 29 CFR 1926.62(l)

Methylenedianiline (MDA): Information and training on MDA hazards at initial assignment and annually thereafter. 29 CFR 1926.60(l) (Referencing 29 CFR 1910.1200(h))

Process Safety Management: Training for employees involved in operating or affected by changes in highly hazardous chemical processes. 29 CFR 1926.64

Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER):

· General site workers: Minimum 40 hours off-site and three days field experience for hazardous substance removal. 29 CFR 1926.65(e)

· Low-hazard sites: Minimum 24 hours off-site and one day field experience. 29 CFR 1926.65(e)

· Supervisors and management: Training meeting the requirements for the workers they supervise. 29 CFR 1926.65(e)

· Employees on plant property doing clean-up: Training in 29 CFR 1926.35, 1926.59, 1926.103, and other appropriate safety and health training. 29 CFR 1926.65(c)(3)(ii)

· Employee members of TSD facility emergency response organizations: Training to a level of competence in hazard recognition, safe use of equipment, PPE, operating procedures, coordination, response to overexposure, and recognition of symptoms. 29 CFR 1926.65(p)(8)(iii)(B)

· Trainers for initial training: Must have completed a training course for teaching or have necessary academic credentials and experience. 29 CFR 1926.65(p)(8)(iii)

· Certification of training: Employer must certify attendance and successful completion or employee competency at least yearly. 29 CFR 1926.65(p)(8)(iii)(C)

Asbestos:

· Employees likely to be exposed above the PEL and performing Class I through IV operations. 29 CFR 1926.1101(k)(9)

· Training provided prior to or at initial assignment and at least annually. 29 CFR 1926.1101(k)(9)

· Content includes recognition, health effects, controls, work practices, respirator use, medical surveillance, standard content. 29 CFR 1926.1101(k)(9)(viii)

Cadmium: Employees potentially exposed. 29 CFR 1926.1127(l)(4)

· Training prior to or at initial assignment and at least annually. 29 CFR 1926.1127(l)(4)

· Includes health hazards, use, release, storage, operations causing exposure, engineering controls, PPE, hygiene, emergency procedures, medical surveillance, standard content. 29 CFR 1926.1127(l)(4)

Scaffolds:

· Employees working on scaffolds: Trained by a qualified person in hazard recognition and control procedures. 29 CFR 1926.454(a)

· Employees erecting, disassembling, moving, operating, repairing, maintaining, or inspecting scaffolds: Trained by a competent person. 29 CFR 1926.454(b)

Fall Protection: Employees exposed to fall hazards. 29 CFR 1926.503(a)

· Training by a competent person in hazard recognition and minimization procedures. 29 CFR 1926.503(a)

· Includes nature of fall hazards, correct procedures for fall protection systems, proper use of equipment, and employee roles. 29 CFR 1926.503(a)

Powered Industrial Trucks: Operators must be trained and evaluated. 29 CFR 1926.602(d) (Referencing 29 CFR 1910.178(l))

· Initial training on truck-related and workplace-related topics, safe operating requirements. 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(3)

· Refresher training and evaluation at least every three years. 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)

Steel Erection:

· Employees exposed to fall hazards. 29 CFR 1926.761(c)

· Multiple lift rigging: Training on hazards and proper procedures/equipment. 29 CFR 1926.761(e)

· Connectors: Training on hazards, establishment, access, and proper connecting techniques. 29 CFR 1926.761(f)

· Controlled Decking Zones (CDZ): Training on hazards, establishment, access, and proper installation techniques/work practices. 29 CFR 1926.761(g)

Underground Construction: All employees in hazard recognition, safety procedures, and applicable regulations. 29 CFR 1926.800(d)

Cranes and Derricks:

· Employees near power lines. 29 CFR 1926.1408(g)

· Signal persons not meeting requirements. 29 CFR 1926.1428(c)

· Operators-in-training. 29 CFR 1926.1427(j)

· Operators excepted from certification. 29 CFR 1926.1427(a)

· Safe operating practices for operators. 29 CFR 1926.1427(j)

· Tag-out and start-up procedures for operators and authorized employees. 29 CFR 1926.1417(f) and (g)

· Refresher training for operators. 29 CFR 1926.1430(g)

· Derrick operators on safe operation.

· Overhead & gantry crane operators on applicable Subpart CC requirements (assembly/disassembly, signals, fall protection, power lines).

· Operators of equipment with 2,000 lbs capacity or less on safe operation. 29 CFR 1926.1441(e)

· Signal persons for equipment with 2,000 lbs capacity or less on proper signal use. 29 CFR 1926.1441(f)

Work Area Control (Cranes and Derricks): Employees on or near equipment in recognizing struck-by and pinch/crush hazards. 29 CFR 1926.1424(b)

Power Lines (Cranes and Derricks): Operators on electrocution dangers, staying in the cab, safe evacuation, and step potential. 29 CFR 1926.1408(g)

Respiratory Protection: Employees required to use respirators. 29 CFR 1926.103 (Referencing 29 CFR 1910.134(k))

· Proper use, maintenance, limitations, and hazards requiring use. 29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1)