siemens - Public Service Commission

9.21 Safety Showers and Eyewash Stations
9.21 .I Safety showers and eyewash stations are provided at appropriate locations throughout
the plants and the HE&EC. These eyewash stations shall be maintained in accordance
with SAF-SUBS-00010 or site procedures.
9.21.2 Portable eyewash stations are available from Materials Control, and shall be used in
areas where caustic or acid compounds, or other chemicals which are hazardous to the
eyes, are used and fixed eyewash stations are not available.
9.21.3 Drench hoses meeting the requirements of ANSI 2358.1-2004 Emergency Eyewash and
Shower Equipment may be used in lieu of a portable eyewash station andlor emergency
showerleyewash station.
9.21.3 Weekly inspections (activation) of safety showers and eyewash stations shall be
performed in accordance with site procedures.
9.21.4 It is each employee’s responsibility to be familiar with the location and operation of safety
showers and eyewash stations prior to beginning any job where their use may be
necessary.
9.22 Office Safety
9.22.1 Repairs to any office machinery shall be made by qualified personnel only.
9.22.2 Only one drawer of a file cabinet should be opened at time and should not be opened and
left unattended. When possible, stand to the side of the cabinet when opening drawers
and do not rely on file drawer stops to prevent drawer from falling out. Ensure filing
cabinet top drawers are not overloaded as to allow tipping of the cabinet when drawers
are opened.
9.22.3 Tilting in chairs which raises the chair’s feet from the floor is prohibited.
9.22.4 Standing on swivel chairs is prohibited.
9.22.5 Use caution when lifting loads. Ensure a clear path is available prior to moving loads.
Use the legs, bend at the knee, keep the back straight and lift by straightening the legs.
Carry loads close to the body. Twisting the torso should be avoided when carrying a load.
Change the position of your feet to change direction.
9.22.6 Electrical extension cords should not be used as a substitute for permanent wiring. When
extension cords are a temporary necessity, they should be taped down, clipped to the
back of desks or covered with a rubber passageway if they cross walkways. Avoid “daisychaining”
multi-strip power devices or using these devices in conjunction with an
extension cord.
9.23 Compressed Air Use
9.23.1 Compressed air greater than 30 psi shall not be used for cleaning.
9.23.2 Air hoses exceeding %“ ID must be equipped with a safety device to reduce pressure in
the event of failure when used with pneumatic tools (Reference Attachment 6, Pneumatic
Tool Safety Device Exemption).
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