Plumbing

1. All personnel shall comply with OSHA, BOCA, JMU, and Facilities Management policies and procedures.
   
   
2. Inspect equipment and tools for safety hazards before each use.
   
   
3. All hand and power tools shall be handled in a safe manner. (See the appropriate sections of this manual.)
   
   
4. Proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is to be worn at all times. Some particular instances are:
   
   
   1. Eye protection shall be worn when using tools, chemicals or when in areas where foreign matter may enter eyes.
      
      
   2. Ear protection shall be used when entering areas of unsafe noise levels or when near equipment with unsafe noise levels.
   
   
5. Do not work on live steam lines or hot water lines before securing cut off valves. Follow Lockout/Tagout and Confined Space procedures. See note on page 15 of this manual.
   
   
6. Report all accidents to your supervisor immediately.
   
   
7. Store all flammables in their proper container.
   
   
8. Precautions shall be taken to avoid inhaling dangerous vapors by using proper ventilation and/or properly fitted respirators.
   
   
9. Care shall be taken when filling equipment with fuels by turning equipment off and letting it cool before refueling. Fuels shall be stored in approved containers.
   
   
10. Use of ladders shall comply with the appropriate section of this manual.
    
    
11. Welding equipment shall only be used by trained associates. Welding shall be performed in designated areas. See the appropriate sections of this manual. Areas shall be free of flammables and properly ventilated. Appropriate PPE shall be worn.
    
    
12. Pipe threaders shall only by used by trained associates. PPE shall be worn while using the pipe threader (i.e. leather gloves.)
    
    
13. Bench grinders and hand held grinders should be adjusted to manufacturer's specifications with the proper safety guards in place. Inspect grinding wheels for cracks and damage before use. If damaged DO NOT USE until repaired or replaced. Eye protection shall be worn at all times when performing grinding operations. Avoid breathing dust from grinding by wearing a facemask or respirator. DO NOT operate bench grinders or hand grinders unless you have been trained to do so.
    
    
14. Only trained personnel shall work with sewer cables. PPE shall be worn when working with sewer cables.
    
    
15. Extra precautions shall be taken when operating power equipment. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that may become entangled and cause injury to the operator or bystanders.
    
    
16. Only trained personnel shall work on steam equipment or piping. Confined space and Lockout/Tagout procedures shall be followed. PPE shall be worn.
    
    
17. Only trained personnel shall work on electrical equipment. Know and understand the Lockout/Tagout procedure. See NOTE on page 14 of this manual. The following additional precautions are required:
    
    
    1. Never work with electrical equipment while in water or if equipment is wet.
       
       
    2. All trouble lights, extension cords, electric tools, or any equipment with an electric cord shall have a ground pin in good condition on the plug. DO NOT use the item if the ground pin is missing or broken.
       
       
    3. Inspect all electric cords and plugs for cracks in the insulation or exposed wires, or missing or broken pins before each use. Turn in damaged equipment for repair or replacement.
    
    
18. Know where the MSDS book is kept and how to read an MSDS. Check labels of all chemicals and MSDS's for ingredients, hazard, protective procedures and PPE. Conduct a chemical inventory each year in September (Refer to the FM Hazard Communication Procedure, I:12). Handle all chemicals with rubber gloves, face, and eye protection.