Transcript Safety Training: Grounds Assistant

Grounds
Safety
VCSU Facilities Services
General Information
Groundskeeping is an important part of
the entire campus appearance
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ySQ7YDjRA
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Proper Clothing
Long sleeve shirt
 Long pants
 Steal toe boots
 Work gloves
 Be prepared to deal with varying weather
conditions
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Heat Stress and Sun Burn
Always have a water bottle with you
 Drink water throughout the day
 Immediately contact your supervisor if
you:
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Have a headache, dizziness, or feel faint
Feel weak, confused, or nauseous
Stop sweating in high temperatures
Always wear sunscreen
Personal Protective Equipment
Make sure to always wear proper clothing
 Safety glasses will be provided and should
be worn any time you are operating
equipment or are around equipment
being used
 Hearing protection will be provided and
should be used whenever gas powered
equipment is in operation and removed
when equipment is not in use
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Proper Transport
Only ride on equipment sitting properly in
a seat
 Never ride in the bed of the one ton or
gator
 Always secure all equipment in the bed of
the one ton or gator before heading to
the next work location
 Keep your speed appropriate for where
you are, campus speed limit is 20 mph
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Gator
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This is not a toy, this vehicle is very important
for our job and is very expensive
Do not drive aggressively, spinning out to turn
etc.
Do not try to turn and dump a passenger
out…
Always secure equipment in the bed before
moving to the next work area
Take good care of the gator, this job would
be very difficult without it
Trimmers
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Always wear safety glasses, face mask, and
hearing protection
Stay aware of your surroundings and do not
operate trimmer when people are nearby
Trimmers can throw sand and gravel at high
velocity and cause injury or damage
Training and refresher training will be required
each year
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVIDO3mrV
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2iwxPR5d6A
Push Mowers
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Always wear safety glasses and hearing
protection
Stay aware of your surroundings and pay
attention to where the discharge shoot is
pointed
Always mow with the discharge shoot facing
open ground
Objects can be thrown at high velocity, great
distances from the discharge shoot
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0X34hzF
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Riding Mowers
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Always wear safety glasses and hearing
protection
Stay aware of your surroundings and pay
attention to where the discharge shoot is
pointed
Always mow with the discharge shoot facing
open ground
Watch your speed
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1LEzmJt
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Have A Safe Summer!
Remember to pay attention to what you
are doing and your surroundings
 Enjoy being outside and stay safe
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