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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the Fire Code of New York State(FCNYS) require facilities to develop procedures to protect both human health and the facility itself from the hazards posed by hot work in the workplace. This program is intended to provide the Cornell University community with the guidance necessary to comply with these regulations.

The Hot Work Toolbox Talk reviews the program scope, and general hot work safety rules.

Reviews preparation of safe operations and procedures of using a jigsaw.

The purpose of this Lockout/ Tagout/ Verification (LTV) Program is to ensure the health and safety of Cornell University employees by establishing the minimum performance requirements for disconnecting hazardous energy sources whenever service and/or maintenance is performed on equipment.

The Toolbox Talk for Lock/Tag/Verify gives an overview, personal danger locks and tags, caution locks and tags, procedures, abandon lock removal procedures, a form, and an Appendix A - Hazardous Energy Assessment and Control Procedure.

Reviews basic shop safety rules, general safety rules, and protection against hazards.

The Written Program for Maintenance Athlete gives the overview and purpose of the program.