Category: Safety Handbook

In the workplace there is often a need to conduct elevated work. Safe access to this elevated area can be provided by an assortment of aerial lifts. Some types of aerial lifts are:  JLG, Snorkel, scissor lifts, articulating boom platforms, etc. TRAINING Any person using these types of lifts needs to be trained in their […]

For one out of every four workers, working with hazardous chemicals is a daily experience. In the workplace, exposure is likely greater, concentrations higher, and exposure time longer. Thus, potential danger is greater on the job. We now have the Global Harmonized System. This includes standardized SDS’s that are used worldwide. The use of pictograms […]

INSPECT AND CHECK SCAFFOLD Take no chances. Inspect the scaffold set up after erection and daily while in use. Don’ remove or allow removal of any parts without the OK from the proper authorities. When wire rope is used, inspect it on each job. BEGIN WITH GOOD FOOTING Use base plates, sills, or footers (or […]

Work Practices General: The exact location of all utility installations such as: sewer, telephone, fuel, electric, and water lines shall be determined prior to opening an excavation. Doggett PTP and Excavation Work Permit must be utilized on all trenches and excavations. Refer to Doggett’s EH&S excavation chapter for details. A spotter must be utilized during […]

Confined space work is some the most hazardous in the construction field. You must have appropriate training before you may perform confined space work. A Confined space is considered to be a space large enough to enter into, has limited means of entry and exit, and is not designed for continuous human occupancy. Common construction […]

Electricity KILLS. Electrocution means DEATH. The current required to light a 7½ watt, 120-volt lamp, if passed across the chest is enough to cause a fatality. Electrocution is fourth leading cause of industrial fatalities in work related fatalities with a majority of these incidents occurring at 600 volts or less. 7,600 disabling and non-disabling electrical […]

In this culture, falls are often not taken seriously. Falls are accidents which often cause injury and lost time. Falls can often be fatal. In the past, workers involved in falls lost a median of 8.5 workdays because their accidents. Injuries from falls may include cuts, bruises, muscle sprains and strains, broken bones, and back […]

The final line of protection is the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).  PPE is used when the risk cannot be reduced enough to provide a safe working environment for the worker.  Prior to performing any task, a hazard assessment shall be conducted by the entire crew via Doggett’s Pre-Task Plan (PTP)  Eye Protection Head […]

For the Construction industry OSHA regulations require protection when workers are exposed to falls 6ft or more. The regulations define specific hazards & outline acceptable ways of dealing with the hazards using the methods discussed. Guardrail Systems Figure 1. Guardrail Systems 29 CFR 1926.502(b) Personal Fall Arrest Systems Tie-off Considerations Best practice uses a Retractable […]

LADDER SAFETY General Requirements for Ladders Duty rating and safety/operating instruction stickers are required on all ladders and must be replaced if damaged or illegible.  Figure 2 2                                                                                                                                                                                                  Figure 3     Figure 4 Figure 5 Loads Self-supporting (foldout) and non-self-supporting (leaning) portable ladders must be able to support at least four times the maximum […]

There is no doubt, tools, hand and powered, enable us to be more efficient and productive. Unfortunately, the power and efficiency also can pose serious risk of injury or death. Too often, tragedy occurs before steps are taken to search out and avoid or eliminate tool-related hazards. Hand Tools Hand tools attribute to a many […]

Fire Extinguishers – For projects Doggett Company does not self-perform, General Contractors typically furnish fire extinguishers throughout the entire project. However, wherever Doggett Employees are performing assigned task responsibility to ensure adequate fire protection, including appropriate fire extinguishers, are provided. “P” standing for “Pull the pin”; the “A” standing for “Aim at the base of […]

Emergency Exit in the Workplace An evacuation map for the building shall be conspicuously posted at all jobsites. It shows the location of exits, fire extinguishers, first aid kits, and where to assemble outside.

Sudden inclement weather can rapidly encroach upon field personnel. Preparedness and caution are the best defenses. Field crew members performing work outdoors should carry clothing appropriate for inclement weather. Personnel are to take heed of the weather forecast for the day and pay attention to signs of changing weather that indicate impending storms. Protective measures […]

According to OSHA, one in every five workplace fatalities occurs in the construction industry. It is your job to do everything you can to stay safe. Begin learning the following ten rules of safety.  They should become second nature to everyone on the job site.

Doggett Company believes that a safety and health Accident Prevention Program is unenforceable without some type of disciplinary policy. Our company believes that in order to maintain a safe and healthful workplace, the employees must be cognizant and aware of all company, State, and Federal safety and health regulations as they apply to the specific […]

You are responsible to keep your work area clean and safe. Clean-up several times throughout the day, disposing of trash and waste in approved containers, wiping up any drips, spills immediately, and putting equipment and tools away as you are finished with them. The intent of near miss reporting is to learn from an unsafe […]

    YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN THE SERIOUS INJURY IS NEXT One study shows that for every 330 incidents of the same type, 300 produce no injuries, 29 produce minor injuries and one produces a major injury. (See Incident Ratio Model – Heinrich’s Triangle.) The problem is we never know which time the major injury will occur. […]

Doggett Company recognizes that our people drive the business. As the most critical resource, employees will be safeguarded through training, provision of appropriate work surroundings, and procedures that foster protection of health and safety. All work conducted by Doggett employees will consider the intent of this handbook. No duty, no matter what its perceived result, will […]