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2015 Contractor Safety TrainingWhat's New – What's Hot

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What’s New.

• Re-organization – New Mill Manager Mike Standel, New Maintenance, Engineering, & Utilities Manager Gary Couture

• Demolition – Several demolition projects are running at our facility. Please do not enter these areas without permission. Traffic routes have changed

Bldg 1 21/22 Coaters 1 removal in process.

Bldg 37 11/14 PM top floor removal in process,

Filter plant area buildings extremely sensitive.

Bldg 110 (old Spinaker/76) new use and new traffic pattern

• Cameras - New system wider surveillance. External and internal.

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Not so New but Still Important

Hazard communication and global harmonization system. Safety Data Sheets vs MSDSs. Icons vs text. New labels needed. If resident contractor must provide updated information by June.

Water/Coffee: Not readily available from faucets. Provide accordingly

Crane Plans are needed for any machine that has a lifting device. Check list is available.

Electrical Distribution Standard published and electrical clearances have changed. Check with a SAPPI electrical planner.

Website with Video link for training.

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What’s Hot

Ladder Use- Stable platform vs ladder vs. broke carts, tables, & piping

- Proper ladder for application

- Tie off ladder/ tie off person

- Ladder footing (stable, even base, with feet)

- Ladder condition

Gas bottle storage. – Separate incompatible materials with a proper barrier. (Fuels and

oxidizers must be separated by space or rated barrier when not in use.)

– Store bottles with protective cap on– Chain or cable. No rope– Minimum amount needed– Do not leave inside the mill

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What’s Hot

Fall Protection: Pre-planning and rescue plans.Fall protection – use proper anchor points and proper lanyards use.Individual fall rescue plans are required. “Call PPD” is not adequate.

Theft/contraband–Searches will be conducted–Have paperwork for all materials removed from site–Label tools

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What’s Hot

Accountability

- Contractors are expected to report to Gate #9 when arriving on site.

– Sign in / sign out

– Must get out of your vehicle and sign in and out with the dispatcher.

- Only vehicles with company signage will be allowed on site.

Traffic Control /Congestion/Contractors parking on-site shall park only in designated areas.

Hotwork Permits, Line Breaking Permits and Confined Space Permits are to be closed out on a daily basis.

– All permits shall be returned to the dispatch center at Gate #9.

– All permits are closed out with the dispatcher at Gate #9.

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Concerns From This Past Year

• Ladder Use

Stable platform vs ladder vs. broke carts, tables, & piping

Proper ladder for application

Tie off ladder/ tie off person

Ladder footing (stable, even base, with feet)

Ladder condition

• Lockout

Verification

New installations (when is lockout needed)

• Housekeeping – the work is not complete until the area is cleaned upon completion of the job. Properly dispose of waste.

• Theft

• Smoking on Sappi property

• Distractions

Traffic and Unloading stations

Cellphones

• Impact on others (falling debris, exhaust fumes, etc)

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Preparation for Annual Outage

• Normal outage. May 11-15. Some power issues early on in week. Not a lot of work this year. 2016 is the cold outage.

• Plan ahead

• Complete your safety training ahead of time. Website is available

• Can provide own sign up sheet for respective companies if we know ahead of time

• 3 Vehicles (with id) per company within gated areas. Notify PPD in advance if supervisors or safety reps come in and out or they may have to wait. No id, no entry.

• Fill out the sign in sheet completely including vehicle registration numbers.

• Know your SAPPI Contact. Have crew know name too.

• Make sure safety pre-plan is complete

• Verify lockouts

• If in doubt – ASK!

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Summary

If you’re unsure about something contact your planner…. Ask the question before there is an issue or before someone gets hurt.

Suggestions on ways to improve are appreciated and welcomed. Contact [email protected] or [email protected]

Pre-planning! Makes for a safer work area.

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Any Questions?