{"id":35819,"date":"2024-05-20T09:35:04","date_gmt":"2024-05-20T16:35:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/ehs\/?page_id=35819"},"modified":"2024-09-23T11:05:04","modified_gmt":"2024-09-23T18:05:04","slug":"shop-safety","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/ehs\/laboratories-and-shops\/shop-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"Shop Safety"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If it pushes, pulls, spins or moves, info for staying safe is here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ladder Safety<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Asbestos Awareness<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Lead Awareness<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Silica Awareness<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Shop Safety Sub-pages<\/h3>\n\n\n
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Confined Space<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Electrical Safety<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Fall Protection & Working from Heights<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Machines & Tools: Guarding & Safety<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Welding Safety<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Individuals who work outside should refer to the Extreme Temperatures<\/a> section of the Occupational Health & Safety<\/a> page for safety information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Important Shop Safety Reminder<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Ladder Safety<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Falls from ladders are one of the leading causes of occupational injury and fatalities. Every day 2,000 people are injured while using a ladder and at least one of those injuries will result in death. These injuries happen both on and off the job. Take time to familiarize yourself with proper ladder safety, and remember to inspect your ladder before each use. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Washington State Labor & Industries<\/a> has the following 10 tips for ladder safety:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Carefully inspect the ladder for defects, checking for crack, corrosion and that the bolts and rivets are secure. Tag and remove unsafe ladders from service.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Make sure the ladder’s feet work properly and have slip-resistant pads.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Use a fiberglass ladder if there is any chance of contact with electricity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. When setting the ladder, look for a safe location with firm, level footing and rigid support for the top of the ladder. Be sure to set it an an angle per the manufacturer’s guidance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. When climbing off a ladder at an upper level, make sure the ladder extends three feet above the landing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. When climbing the ladder, use three points of contact – keep one hand and both feet or both hands and one foot in contact with the ladder at all times.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Never carry any load that could cause you to loose balance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Never stand on the top of a ladder.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Don’t pull, lean, stretch or make any sudden moves on a ladder that could cause you to tip over. A scaffold or other safe working surface may be a better choice for your task.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. Avoid setting the ladder near exit doors, near the path of pedestrian or vehicular traffic.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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