Transcript Line of fire 10 commandments
Pipefitter
I. Never put your body or body parts in the path of a moving object.
II. Never position yourself under a suspended load.
III. Use the proper tools to keep your hands and body out of the line of fire.
IV. Never use Personal Protective Equipment as your only protection from line of fire hazards.
V. Never anticipate that you can move your hands or body out of the line of fire in a timely manner.
VI. Ensure the task you are performing is not putting a co-worker in the line of fire.
VII. Consider the line of fire hazards from tools that may slip or fall.
VIII. Always identify, eliminate or control line of fire hazards that may be created by a co-worker.
IX. Know and stay clear of line of fire hazards created by other work being performed in your area.
X. Never place yourself in the path of any potential release of stored energy.
I. Never put your body or body parts in the path of a moving object.
Keep hands and fingers out of pinch points.
Use proper tools to avoid exposure to pinch points.
II. Never position yourself under a suspended load.
Taglines and barricades are two methods use to eliminate the line of fire hazards.
III. Use the proper tools to keep your hands and body out of the line of fire.
Make sure tool holders provide sufficient clearance for your hands.
IV. Never use Personal Protective Equipment as your only protection from line of fire hazards.
PPE is a method of controlling/reducing the hazard, it does NOT eliminate the hazard.
Properly secured equipment and proper body positioning are methods of personal protection.
PPE is the last line of defense!
V. Never anticipate that you can move your hands or body out of the line of fire in a timely manner.
Keep your body and hands clear of line of fire hazards.
Your not as fast as you think!
VI. Ensure the task you are performing is not putting a co-worker in the line of fire.
Be aware of your surroundings and the location of your coworkers.
Using barriers, guards, and barricades allow more focus on the task at hand.
VII. Consider the line of fire hazards from tools that may slip or fall.
Imagine “worse-case scenarios” and develop a plan of protection
VIII. Always identify, eliminate or control line of fire hazards that may be created by a co worker.
Employee creating sparks while grinding.
Be aware of what your coworkers are doing and identify possible line of fire hazards.
IX. Know and stay clear of line of fire hazards created by other work being performed in your area.
Be aware and communicate with other workers who may be working in the area.
X. Never place yourself in the path of any potential release of stored energy.
Ensure all methods of Isolation of Energy are understood and in place prior to work Isolation verification is a key layer of protection.
Many thanks to the 2011 TOCAS Line of Fire Sub-Team members for their contributions:
Alan Olivas (Kelly Services – Sub-Team Leader) Mike Scarborough (Miken Specialties– Team Sponsor) Jay Tracy (The Dow Chemical Company) Jacob Ermel (The Dow Chemical Company) Kendel Kandler (ICS) Sharon Todd (Skyline) Keith Green (Miken Specialties) Dave Turner (RSC Rental) James Anderson (UEI) Tony Lewis (UEI) Zack Raasch (Brevard) Paul Slovarp (D-Electric)