Some of the things that I have seen implemented in the field:
Drug testing
100% hand protection required. Cut resistant gloves 100% of the time
Required min PPE: HardHat, Glasses, hi visibility clothing, safety toe boots. 100% of the time
Weekly relevant toolbox talks documented
Require at least 1 CPR and Firstaid certified "competent" person at each jobsite
Require OSHA 10 for field and 30 for foreman
Relevant training prior to a specific scope of work: confined space, dawn doff, hot work, roof work, etc.
Pre Task Planning checklists
Stretching and Bending. Really, this is becoming more and more prevalent...
SDS and OSHA 300 properly maintained and understood
Incentives for near miss reporting
Daily "Plan of the Day" meetings with the whole crew highlighting hazards for that day.
Don't be afraid to be an asshole. Finding your name on the porta potty walls is a badge of honor. :thumbsup:
Good things. I used to work at an industrial plant that handled wastewater. A few things I remember from that:
In areas where hearing protection is required, have ear plug dispensers handy. Generator room required double protection.
Biohazards require disposable gloves (multiple sizes). The ash handling area required dust masks (should be there in a dispenser).
Appropriate signage EVERYWHERE (High noise areas, hazardous atmosphere, engulfment hazard, caustic/corrosive chemicals, high voltage/multiple sources of power, 'equipment may start on its own', etc.).
Eye/body wash stations where needed, checklists that say they have been tested. Up to date fire extinguishers. If you use SCBA (we did, for changing 2 ton chlorine cylinders), have a log and cleaning equipment for that, and properly train employees on their use.
Ladder/scaffold/manlift safety training.
Make sure all equipment has guards around moving parts.
Have numerous MSDS binders for ALL chemicals you have on the site.
Make sure 2 ways radios are functioning.
Before entering confined spaces, use a triple meter to test atmosphere, and continued testing is required while people are there. Use proper equipment for entering/existing such spaces.
Lock out/tag out.
Proper lifting techniques.
Tho we didnt handle food, hair/beard nets will be needed entering those areas.
Maintenance actions should have plans. Ensure proper PPE is available for actions that may not be routine (such as welding). There should be written instructions for putting a unit in service/taking it offline so that equipment/personnel damage does not happen.
All emergency lights/exit signs should be checked and defective ones replaced.
Hurricane/emergency evacuation plans.
Spill response protocol. Also, bio clean up kits (if an employee gets hurt and bleeds everywhere). CPR/First aid kits sufficient for the facility.
Periodic drills to gauge training effectiveness and response time.
Emergency contacts/numbers posted.
Everyone is responsible for a safe work environment. Trip/slip hazards, improper/missing lighting, leaks, sharp edges, etc... anything that could hurt you or the next guy should be reported and corrected. Encourage the employees to communicate with you