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Before you leave for the worksite, be sure that you have everything that you will need. Bring along a hat, sunscreen, a water bottle and a good pair of sturdy shoes. Leave your sandals at the school. Don’t forget tools, gloves, face masks, and safety goggles.
Once you arrive at the worksite, inspect the area for unsafe working conditions. Look for dogs, cats or other pets, trash, broken glass, electrical hazards, holes in the ground, insect nests, spiders, snakes, protruding nails, and weak or rotted floors, porches or roof joists. Inform your crew leader if you see anything that looks unsafe.
Inspect ladders to make sure they are safe. Don’t use ladders that have missing, damaged, or loose components. Make sure that working parts move properly and that all connections are secure. Pay special attention to extension ladder feet and locks.
Always place ladders at the proper angle. A ladder set at an incorrect angle might fall down, resulting in serious injury for anyone on the ladder or standing close by. A proper angle is about 4 to 1, that is 1 foot of setback for every four feet of height.
Extension ladders tend to be top-heavy, so take care when moving them. Only adult leaders are allowed to move and set up extension ladders. Be sure to clear the area and retract the ladder before it is moved.
Watch for overhead electrical wires. If a metal ladder comes into contact with these wires you could be severely injured or killed! If work must be done near electrical lines, only fiberglass ladders should be used. It is important to look up every time you move a ladder to make sure that you do not come into contact with any overhead electrical lines. When moving any ladders at the worksite, our motto is: “Look up and Live!”
Secure a ladder before you climb it. Stepladders should be fully open with the spreaders firmly locked. Extension ladders should have the locks fully engaged, both rails on top fully supported and the bottom secure. You can easily secure an extension ladder with stakes that you can make or check out of the tool room..
Place the ladder so you are facing your work. Always keep 3 points of contact and do not lean out when on a ladder. When working on a roof, be sure that the ladder extends at least 3 feet above the roof line.Inform your crew leader if you do not want to work on a ladder.
A ladder should only be set up on firm level ground. Never place a ladder on a slippery surface or on loose material. The ladder might fall and injure you or someone on the ground.
Open electrical outlets, fuse boxes, and exposed electrical wiring can be very dangerous. Painting and roofing crews may also be working near overhead electrical wires. Keep the locations of these items in mind as you work.
Many residents have pets that are not friendly to strangers. Never approach an animal at a worksite unless the owner is close by and tells you that it is okay. Then you may approach the animal slowly and carefully. Never run up to the animal or place your face near the animal.Some areas of the country where we work will have venomous snakes and spiders. Most snakes and spiders will be found in long grass, wooded areas, and dark areas like crawlspaces, attics, wood piles, junk piles, and tires. Stay out of long grass and keep away from old tires, woodpiles, or debris. Never attempt to move tires or piles of debris at a worksite. If you are bitten by a spider or snake – stay calm – and tell your crew leader immediately. There are complete instructions on how to deal with spider and snake bites in your worksite binder.You should also be careful around wasp nests and bees. Check overhangs, walls, and attics for bees nests. When you find a nest, clear the area and spray it thoroughly with bee spray.
Working on a roof can be very dangerous. You can be seriously injured or killed if you fall off the roof – or if you are hit by an item that falls off the roof. Never stand directly below a roof that others are working on. You could be seriously injured by a falling tools or debris. If you are on the roof, pay careful attention to loose shingles or flashing, and overhead electrical lines. Always use roof jacks – they will keep you from falling off the roof. They will also prevent tools and other items from falling and injuring people on the ground.We have plenty of roof jacks in the tool room and they are easy to set up and use.
Power tools will make our work more efficient and professional – however they can be extremely dangerous! Only adults or Sr. High students with direct adult supervision are allowed to use power tools!Safety glasses must always be worn. Be sure to check for frayed electrical cords before using any power tool.
In order to prevent contamination from the paint that we scrape off the house, we need to do the following: Before you start scraping, place a drop cloth under the area that you will be scraping and spray a slight mist of water on the surface to be scraped. The water will minimize any dust generated by scraping and the drop cloths will allow you to easily pick up and dispose of the paint chips that you scraped off the house.Always wear a hat, face mask and safety goggles when scraping paint – even if they are hot and uncomfortable.Also, ask the resident to close any windows or doors near the area where you are scraping – and be sure to keep small children away while you are scraping. Never scrape paint inside of a house.Once you start painting, it is important that you do a neat, clean job. Be sure to use drop cloths under your paint cans and trays and use masking tape to protect trim and other areas that are close to what you are painting. Paint the resident’s home like it is your own.
When working outside, the heat can be dangerous. Heat exhaustion is a serious condition that can injure or kill you. Be sure to drink plenty of fluids, work in the shade whenever possible, and take frequent rest breaks. The initial symptoms of heat exhaustion are slight headache, feeling hot and dry, a red face, and rapid breathing. If this happens to you, inform your crew leader and get inside of an air conditioned house or vehicle immediately.There are complete instructions on how to deal with heat exhaustion in your worksite binder.
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