This presentation is designed to guide

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Bechtel Telecommunications Hand Injury Prevention

• This presentation is designed to guide
• Bechtel Telecommunications to

ZERO Hand Injuries
This presentation is intended to convey an
overview of some of the ESH Requirements needed
while working on Bechtel Telecommunications
sites. The purpose for which it is being
provided and the use thereof is not in lieu of
nor does it alter the responsibilities and
obligations to Bechtel under contracts.
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Course Objectives

• Course Objectives
• Upon completion of this course you will be able
  to
• Summarize the importance
• of hand injury prevention
• List the Prohibited and
• Approved tools
• Plan and implement job
• tasks requiring cutting tools effectively

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Section 1 Introduction to Hand Injury Prevention

• Section 1 Introduction to Hand Injury
  Prevention
• In this section you will review the following
  topics
• Historical Hand Injury Data
• At-Risk Behaviors Contributing to Hand Injuries

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Historical Data
Historical Data

• The Telecoms Team (Bechtel Subcontractors)
• Experienced 38 Injuries in 2005
• 36 involved the wrist, hands, forearms, fingers
  thumbs
• 78 of those were lacerations

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Historical Data
Historical Data Telecoms Bechtel Only (2005)

• Type of Injury Below Number
  Percent
• the Wrist
• Bruise/Contusion 0 0.0
• Lacerations 5 100.0
• Thermal Burns 0 0.0
• Abrasions 0 0.0
• Punctures 0 0.0
• Total 5 12
• of all Injuries

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Historical Data
Historical Data Telecoms Subcontractors
Bechtel (2005)

• Type of Injury Below Number
  Percent
• the Wrist
• Bruise/Contusion 1 7.1
• Lacerations 11 78.5
• Thermal Burns 2 14.2
• Abrasions 0 0.0
• Punctures 0 0.0
• Total 14 36
• of all DHS Injuries

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At-Risk Behaviors
At-Risk Behaviors Contributing to Hand Injuries

• Using the wrong tool for the job
• Using a cutter as a screwdriver
• Hammering a cutter through thick material
• Modifying cutters to defeat safety devices

Unsafe Work Practice!!
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At-Risk behaviors
At-Risk Behaviors Contributing to Hand Injuries

• Failure to pay attention to the task at hand
• Failure to keep ones eyes on task
• Failure to keep body parts out of the line of
  fire
• Failure to maintain cutting blades (dullness)
  necessitating additional force

Unsafe Work Practice!!
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At-Risk Behaviors
At-Risk Behaviors Contributing to Hand Injuries

• Cutting in awkward positions
• Cutting on unstable surfaces
• Allowing cutters to become slippery due to oil
  based chemicals
• Cutting towards oneself

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Knowledge Check 1
What is the best way to prevent a hand tool
related injury? Select the correct answer, then
click the submit button.
Correct!
Incorrect. The correct answer is "Select the
correct tool for the job."
Incorrect. The correct answer is "Select the
correct tool for the job."
Incorrect. The correct answer is "Select the
correct tool for the job."
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Section 2 Proper vs. Prohibited
Section 2 - Proper vs. Prohibited Cutting Tools
on Bechtel Projects
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Approved

• Approved Cutting Tools

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Prohibited

• Prohibited Cutting Tools on Bechtel Projects

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Approved

• Approved Cutting Tools

Same as the Maxisafe 101899, but comes with a
protective metal cap for heavy duty cutting.
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4 Minute Video
4 Minute Video on the Martor Safety Knife
Click on the logo above to be taken to the ESH
Contractor website to download the Video
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Cutting Blade Disposal

• At-Risk Cutting Blades Disposal

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Cutting Blade Disposal

• Safe Cutting Blades Disposal

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Approved

• Approved Cutting Tools

Standard Scissors
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Prohibited

• Prohibited Cutting Tools on Bechtel Projects

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Approved

• Approved Cutting Tools

Wire Strippers (Small Gauge Wire and Data Cables)
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Prohibited

• Prohibited Cutting Tools on Bechtel Projects

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Prohibited

• Prohibited Cutting Tools on Bechtel Projects

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Approved
Approved Cutting Tools
Insulated Cutting Tools (Meets requirement for
Hot Work)
Dykes, Linemen Pliers, Cable Cutter, Strippers
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Approved
Approved Cutting Tools
Non-Insulated Cutting Tools
(Not suitable for Hot Work)
Dykes, Linemen Pliers, Flush Cutters,
Electricians' scissors
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Prohibited

• Prohibited Cutting Tools on Bechtel Projects

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Approved

• Approved Cutting Tools

Coax Strippers (Andrew)
Mid-Span Stripper For installing Coax Grounding
Kits
Drill Operated strippers
Hand Operated Strippers
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Approved

• Approved Cutting Tools

Coax Strippers (Commscope)
Drill and Hand Operated Strippers
Mid-Span Stripper For installing Coax Grounding
Kits
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Prohibited

• Prohibited Cutting Tools

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Approved

• Approved Cutting Tools

Cable Cutters
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Cutting Operations Tool Guidelines
Cutting Operations Tool Guidelines
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Knowledge Check 2
Which tool is PROHIBITED from Bechtel
Sites? Select the correct answer, then click the
submit button.
The correct answer is tool B.
The correct answer is tool B.
The correct answer is tool B.
Correct!
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Knowledge Check 3
Which tool is APPROVED for use on Bechtel
Sites? Select the correct answer, then click the
submit button.
Correct!
Incorrect. The correct answer is tool C.
Incorrect. The correct answer is tool C.
Incorrect. The correct answer is tool C.
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Section 3 - PPE
Section 3 - Personal Protective Equipment on
Bechtel Projects
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Work Tasks/Materials Glove Selection
Work Tasks/Materials Glove Selection
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Cut Resistant Gloves

• PPE gt Cut Resistant Gloves

Back View
Front View
Used for battery handling operations
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Cut Resistant Gloves

• Cut Resistant Gloves

Used for handling parts and connecting
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Glove Application

• Cut Resistant Gloves Applications
• Handling/Changing Cutting Blades

Remember always disconnect power supply when
changing blades.
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Glove Application

• Cut Resistant Gloves Applications
• Handling/Changing Cutting Blades

Remember always disconnect power supply when
changing blades.
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Knowledge Check 4
Which approved is APPROVED for blade
replacement? Select the correct answer, then
click the submit button.
Incorrect. The correct Answer is Cut Resistant
Incorrect. The correct Answer is Cut Resistant
Incorrect. The correct Answer is Cut Resistant
Correct!
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Section 4 - Implementation
Section 4 - Implementation Strategy for
Sub-Contractors

• Tool Acquisition
• Review of Tasks/PPE/Behaviors
• Training
• Field Assessments

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Pre-Task Planning

• Hand Injury Prevention Success requires
• Pre-Task Planning.
• It is imperative that we

• Choose the correct Tool for the task.
• Choose the correct PPE for the task.
• Adhere to safe work Behaviors while performing
  the task.

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Tool Acquisition
Implementation- Tool Acquisition

• Supplier
• MedSafe under our Master Purchase Agreement
• Item
• Maxisafe Cutter
• Blades (100 Pk Straight)
• Cut Resistant Gloves
• Martor Safebox Disposal Case
• DC- 4 Blade Disposal Case
• Delivery Time
• Shipped same day as ordered

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Ordering Information
Implementation - Ordering Information

• Medsafe Contact Information
• PO Box 1025, 2101 S. Battleground, Deer Park TX
  77536
• Phone [phone] Fax [phone]
  http//www.gosafe.com
• ITEM Product Number
• Maxisafe with 3-sided slider 101899
• Replacement Blades 99
• Maxisafe with 2-sided slider 101199
• Replacement Blades (Straight) 99
• Replacement Blades (Hook) 98
• OLFA Blade Disposal Pack DC- 4 DC4
• Martor Safebox 108000
• West Chester Cut Resistant Gloves MSG3700-L/M/S
  
• When you call, ask for Gary Atchley, tell him
  youre from Bechtel.

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Review of Tasks/PPE/Behaviors
Implementation- Review of Tasks/PPE/Behaviors

• Each Sub-Contractor needs to go into the work
  areas and identify tasks requiring cutting tools.
• Evaluate the tools and PPE for appropriateness in
  accordance with these guidelines.
• Involve employees in discussion to identify safe
  and at-risk behaviors associated with the cutting
  tasks.

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Field Assessments
Implementation- Field Assessments

• Follow up observations field assessments need
  to be
• performed to ensure the proper execution, to
  reinforce
• expectations, and solidify behavioral changes.
  For us to be
• successful it will take everyones involvement
  

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Summary
Summary

• Integrate SAFE cutting tools into the workplace
  and prohibit the use of unguarded knives and box
  cutters,
• Increase the use of gloves for most work tasks,
  including special cut resistant gloves for
  specified tasks.
• Identify review safe and at-risk behaviors for
  cutting related tasks.

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Knowledge Check 5
Who is the supplier of our safety cutting tools
(i.e., Martor Safety Cutter)? Select the correct
answer, then click the submit button.
Incorrect. The correct answer is Medsafe.
Incorrect. The correct answer is Medsafe.
Incorrect. The correct answer is Medsafe.
Correct!
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Knowledge Check 6
Where can you find the results for the ESH Field
Compliance Assessments? Select the correct
answer, then click the submit button.
Correct!
Incorrect. The answer is in the Monthly Regional
Report. Take the time to review last months
results.
Incorrect. The answer is in the Monthly Regional
Report. Take the time to review last months
results.
Incorrect. The answer is in the Monthly Regional
Report. Take the time to review last months
results.
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Course Objectives

• Course Objectives
• Throughout this course, you have learned
• The importance
• of hand injury prevention
• Identifying Prohibited and
• Approved tools
• Plan, implement and
• reinforce safe work behaviors as they pertain to
  job tasks requiring the use of cutting tools