siemens - Public Service Commission

9.23 Compressed Air Use
9.23.3 Job-made air hose connects shall be constructed in accordance with manufacturers'
recommendations. At least two securing bands should be used when making hose
connects.
9.24 Work Over Water
9.24.1 All employees who work over or near water, or where danger of drowning exists without
the protection of guardrails, fall protection, etc., shall wear U.S. Coast Guard approved life
jackets or buoyant work vests. All equipment shall be inspected prior to and after each
use for defects. Defective equipment shall not be used.
9.24.2 Ring buoys with an appropriate amount of attached line shall be provided and readily
available for emergency rescue operations during times when employees are working in
areas above water.
9.24.3 At least one lifesaving skiff shall be immediately available at locations where employees
are working over or adjacent to water and are not tied off to prevent them from falling into
the water. Reactor cavities (when flooded) and spent fuel pools are exempt from this
requirement. Bodies of water which may be too small or otherwise inappropriate for
accommodation of a skiff should be evaluated for alternatives.
9.25 Pedestrian Safety
9.25.1 Pedestrians should observe crosswalk markings; stay within the lines and to the right.
9.25.2 Pedestrians should wait for all traffic to come to a complete stop.
9.25.3 Pedestrians should check both ways and allow enough time to cross safely.
9.25.4 Handrails should be used when ascending or descending stairs.
9.26 Motor Vehicle Safety
9.26.1 Compliance with DOT driving regulations shall be in accordance with SAF-SUBS-00039
and SAF-SUBS-00047.
9.26.2 Employees shall not attempt to get on or off a moving vehicle.
9.26.3 Any employee operating a company vehicle licensed for off-site use shall ensure that a
first aid kit and a fully charged fire extinguisher are installed.
9.26.4 Seat belts and shoulder harness shall be used when operating company vehicles, if
so-equipped.
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