health and safety plan solid waste management unit assessment

Health and Safety Plan
Solid Waste Management Unit Assessment
MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina
October 29. 1993
There will be approximately 265 work area locations at this site. A record will be maintained
in the field log that indicates the date and location of work performed on that date.
3.3 Site Communications
Onsite Communications
Workers will communicate by voice and/or hand signals. During the daily site briefing, the use
of hand signals will be discussed. Communications will be used to (1) alert site workers of
emergency situations, (2) transmit safety information, (3) communicate changes in work
schedules, and (4) maintain site control.
The hand signals outlined below will be used.
Hand Signal
Meaning
Hands clutching throat . . . . Out of air/cannot breathe
Hand on top of head . . . . . . . . . . . Need assistance
Thumbs up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OK
Arms waving upright . . . . . . . . . . . . . No, negative
Grip partner’s waist . . . . . . . . Exit area immediately
Offsite Communications
Onsite and offsite personnel will communicate by telephone, fax machine, and a computer with
a modem. This equipment is located in MCB’s Environmental Management Division offices
(Building 67) and will be used to coordinate emergency responses, file reports, and maintain
contact with offsite personnel.