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Job Hazard

Hazard Control

Constant contact with sharp objects, blades, and other tools

Use machine guards, avoid direct contact by using push sticks or safe devices

Paint and chemical contact

Wear proper gloves and eye protection; PPE instruction

Potential fume inhalation from paints, cleaners, solvents, and stains

Work in ventilated areas to lessen and avoid paint, stain, and thinner vapors; wear proper respiratory protection when applicable and/or needed; train in Hazard Communication and PPE

Improper use of electrical equipment and power tools

Use electrically grounded tools, if using electric tools; avoid contact with moving parts of any tool; use proper machine guarding where applicable; instruct in Logout/Lockout and Machine Guarding Safety

Constant heavy lifting; using ladders while carrying loads up and down

Use proper lifting techniques and ergonomic principles; seek assistance with heavy loads exceeding 40 pounds and/or when applicable

Potential exposure to hazardous waste, materials, biohazards, dusts, and fumes

Wear proper PPE gloves, eye protection, and applicable respiratory protection for fumes and dust

Improper use of hand tools

Avoid using tools in situations that may cause pinching or smashing hazards to hands or other body parts due to slipping or other accidents

Potential electric shock

Maintenance of energized tools/equipment is not allowed by unauthorized mechanics; use Lockout/Tagout system to ensure safety

Utilization of material handling equipment and small electrical campus carts

Train for forklift and campus small cart use

Possible improper construction and use of scaffolding and/or ladders

Secure scaffolding to floor and a secure upright structure to ensure stable use of the scaffolding; evaluation by qualified person when possible

Potential exposure to loud noises while working inside Carpenter Shop

Instruct proper use of hearing PPE; participation in the Hearing Conservation program

Potential for asbestos-containing materials (ACM) exposure

Awareness of Asbestos notification (annual) and the areas of the University with current identified locations; also awareness that the University may still have asbestos-containing materials that may not have been identified