Site-Specific Health and Safety Plan (HASP) - Laschools.org

LAUSD Proposed South Region High School #9 & Middle School #4
6-11
December 2006
Site Specific Health & Safety Plan (HASP)
• No safety device will be made inoperative by removing guards, using oversized
fuses, or by blocking or bypassing protective devices, unless it is absolutely
essential to the repair or maintenance activity, and then only after alerting
operating personnel and the maintenance supervisor.
• All power tools will have insulated handles, be electrically grounded, or be double
insulated.
• Fuse pullers will be used to change fuses.
• Metal ladders, metal tape measures, and other metal tools will not be used around
electrical equipment or overhead electrical lines.
• Wires and extension cords will be placed or arranged so as to not pose a tripping
hazard.
6.3.2.8 Electric Power Line Clearance
Extra precautions will be exercised when operating drilling rigs or other heavy motor vehicles
equipped with booms near overhead electrical lines. Overhead or aboveground electric lines
shall be considered “live” or active until a reliable source has documented them to be otherwise.
The Field Team Manager and SHSO will confirm the assessment of overhead electric power
lines prior to commencement of work. Equipment operation within 20 feet of an energized
electric line is considered high hazard work and requires a specific AHA. Work within ten feet
of an energized line is not permitted.
6.3.2.9 Heat Stress
Adverse weather conditions are important considerations in planning and conducting site
operations. Hot weather can cause physical discomfort, loss of efficiency, and personal injury.
These conditions are discussed further below.
If the body's physiological processes fail to maintain a normal body temperature because of
excessive heat, a number of physical reactions can occur. They can range from mild symptoms
such as fatigue; irritability; anxiety; and decreased concentration, dexterity, or movement; to
death. Medical help must be obtained for the more serious cases of heat stress. One or more of
the following actions will help reduce heat stress:
• Provide plenty of liquids. To replace body fluids (water and electrolytes) lost due
to perspiration, each employee must drink 1 to 1.5 gallons of water or commercial
electrolyte mix per day. Workers are encouraged to frequently drink small
amounts, i.e. one cup every 15 to 20 minutes.
• Field personnel are cautioned to minimize alcohol intake during off-duty hours.
• Provide cooling devices (e.g., water jackets or ice vests) to aid natural body
ventilation. These devices, however, add weight, and their use should be
balanced against worker mobility.
• Install portable emergency showers and/or hose-down facilities to reduce body
temperature and to cool protective clothing.
• In extremely hot weather, conduct non-emergency response operations in the
early morning or evening.
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