Safety

HS6 006 Job Briefing and Troubleshooting Form

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General Contractor Guidelines for Hot Work

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Table Saw Toolbox Talk

Finger Lacerated by Table Saw

At a student shop on campus a student suffered an injury to their finger while making a 3” rip cut on a SawStop© t

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String Trimmer Toolbox Talk

String Trimmer

String Trimmers, AKA “Weed-Wackers” or “Weed-Eaters,” are common landscaping tools used at Cornell University.

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Jigsaw Safety Toolbox Talk

Jigsaw Safety

While many types of portable saws rip and tear through materials very quickly, a hand-held jigsaw is designed

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Chainsaw Safety Toolbox Talk

Chainsaw Safety

Each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 36,000 people are treated in the emergency room for injuries from using chainsaws. Cuts, kickback, and flying debris are potential hazards that can lead to accidents involving chainsaws. These risks can be minimized by using proper personal protective equipment and safe operating procedures.

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Belt Sander Toolbox Talk

Safe use of powered hand belt sanders

• Wear proper eye and hearing protection, and when required, respiratory protection.
• Disconnect

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Band Saw Toolbox Talk 1

Finger Lacerated in Band Saw

A student suffered an injury to their finger while operating a band saw in a student machine shop on campus.

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Aerial Work Platform Toolbox Talk

Aerial Work Platforms (AWP)

Aerial Work Platforms (AWP), when used correctly, provide quick and safe access to work areas that at one time could only be reached from scaffolding and ladders. However, many workers are injured or killed by AWPs every year. The major causes of injuries and fatalities involving aerial lifts are falls, electrocutions, and collapses or tip-overs.

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Fall Protection Hierarchy of Controls

Cornell University’s fall protection philosophy is to eliminate fall hazards where feasible and to follow the hierarchy of controls when elimination isn’t feasible. In many cases, a combination of controls should be implemented to reduce exposure to fall hazards. This list is arranged from most effective fall protection solutions to least effective.