Workplace Safety Procedures
Workplace safety standards listed below represent a selection of programs, equipment, procedures and reports that would commonly apply across many occupations. The grouping is not oriented especially to the manufacture or testing of products used to protect workers. Instead these standards apply to the worker and the employer making responsible decisions for their own safety and that of their coworkers.
ASTM F1011-07(2013)
Standard Guide for Developing a Hazardous Materials Training Curriculum for Initial Response Personnel
1.1 This guide covers a format for a hazardous materials spill initial response team training curriculum. This guide is designed to assist trainers of initial response personnel in assessing the content of training curriculum by providing guidelines for subject content against which these curricula may be evaluated. The guide should be tailored by the trainer to fit specific circumstances that are present in the community or industry where a spill may occur. 1.2 Sections 5 6 7 8 9 of this guide identify those training areas that should be considered in a curriculum. The area of preplanning is listed and this topic should be seriously considered by the user. Training is only a small part of an overall spill response contingency plan. A properly equipped and trained spill response team cannot operate without a previously agreed plan of attack. 1.3 Currently the Code of Federal Regulation 40 CFR 112 , 40 CFR 265 , and 49 CFR 173 specify that producers, handlers, and shippers of hazardous materials shall plan and train for hazardous spill response. The broad interpretation of these regulations could include the requirement to train state and local response organizations who may be required to handle hazardous materials in an emergency spill situation. Regardless of the above regulatory requirements, training is essential to a proper response in an emergency. 1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
NEMA MG 2-2014
Safety Standard for Construction and Guide for Selection, Installation and Use of Electric Motors and Generators
Provides recommendations for the selection, installation and use of rotating electric machines so as to provide for the practical safeguarding of persons and property.
AWS C4.3/C4.3M:2018
Recommended Practices for Oxyfuel Gas Heating Torch Operation
The newly revised manual for oxyfuel gas heating torch operation includes the latest procedures to be used in conjunction with oxyfuel gas heating equipment. The manual also includes the latest safety requirements. Complete lists of equipment are available from individual manufacturers.
ANSI/ASSE Z9.3-2017
Spray Finishing Operations: Safety Code for Design, Construction and Ventilation
This standard is intended to help manufacturers and users protect the health of personnel from injurious effects of contact with gases, vapors, mists, dusts, powders or solvents used in, created, released or disseminated during or by spray finishing operations.
ANSI/ASSE A10.16-2009 Package
Safety Requirements for Tunnels, Shafts, and Caissons American National Standard for Construction and Demolition Operations with Comparision document for versions 1995 and 2009
This standard establishes safety requirements pertaining to the construction of tunnels, shafts, and caissons. Comparison document attempts to note the changes in the A10.16 standard.
ANSI/ASSP A10.47-2021
Work Zone Safety for Roadway Construction
This standard covers workers engaged in construction, utility work, maintenance or repair activities on any area of a roadway. Establishes the minimum requirements for the construction and maintenance of roadways to achieve the following objectives: (1.) Prevent worker injuries and illnesses resulting from working in roadway work zones; (2.) Establish safe work practices in roadway work zones; (3.) Prevent vehicular crashes in roadway work zones.
AWS C4.2/C4.2M:2017
Recommended Practices for Oxyfuel Gas Cutting Torch Operation
These recommended practices for oxyfuel gas cutting include the latest procedures to be used in conjunction with oxyfuel gas cutting equipment and the latest safety recommendations. Complete lists of equipment are available from individual manufacturers.
ANSI Z245.2-2013
Stationary Compactors - Safety Requirements for Installation, Maintenance, and Operation
Provides safety requirements with respect to the installation, operation, maintenance, service, repair, modification, and reconstruction (where applicable) of stationary compacting equipment. Applies to stationary compactors rated at 600 volts or less, for outdoor or indoor use, and are employed in accordance with the manufacturer's installation, operation, and maintenance instructions and procedures.
ANSI Z245.30-2008
Equipment Technology and Operations for Wastes and Recyclable Materials - Waste Containers - Safety Requirements
Establishes safety requirements with respect to the manufacture, reconstruction, use, modification, maintenance, service, operation, and installation (where applicable) of containers, two-wheeled carts, and two-wheeled cart lifters use for the collection, transportation and recycling of solid wastes.
ANSI Z245.5-2013
Baling Equipment - Safety Requirements for Installation, Maintenance, and Operation
This standard revises safety requirements with respect to the installation, operation, maintenance, service, repair, modification, and reconstruction (where applicable) of baling equipment covered by ANSI Z245.5-2008, Baling Equipment - Safety Requirements. The requirements of this standard apply to balers rated at 600 volts or less, for outdoor or indoor use, and are employed in accordance with the manufacturer's written installation, operation, and maintenance instructions and procedures.
CSA Z142-10 (R2019)
Code for power press operation: Health, safety, and safeguarding requirements
Preface This is the fifth edition of CSA Z142, Code for power press operation: Health, safety, and safeguarding requirements. It supersedes the previous editions, published in 2002 under the title Code for Power Press Operation: Health, Safety, and Guarding Requirements, 1990, 1976, and 1957 under the title Code for Punch and Brake Press Operation: Health, Safety, and Guarding Requirements. Scope 1.1 This Standard applies to the design, manufacturing, installation, maintenance, and operation of power presses (presses). The purpose of this Standard is to reduce the risk of injury to people working on or adjacent to presses during press set-up, operation, and maintenance. 1.2 This Standard covers the occupational health and safety requirements for all classes of presses, i.e., mechanical (servo, part-revolution clutch, and full-revolution clutch), hydraulic, and pneumatic, that are fitted with a slide/ram/platen (or slide/ram/platens), and with dies for blanking, cutting, trimming, drawing, punching, forming, bending, stamping, assembling, or processing metal or other materials, or for die proving and tryout. Note: The following are examples of equipment commonly referred to as power presses: (a) manually fed presses; (b) automatically fed presses; (c) transfer presses; (d) tandem line presses; (e) servo presses/direct-drive presses; (f) press brakes; (g) powdered-metal presses; (h) presses used within production cells; (i) spotting presses; and (j) presses used in the hydro-forming process. 1.3 The following machines are excluded from this Standard: (a) cold headers and forming machines; (b) horizontal and vertical bulldozers; (c) eyelet machines; (d) forging presses and hammers; (e) high-energy-rate presses; (f) spot and projection welders; (g) injection moulding machines; (h) riveting machines; (i) turret presses; (j) wire termination machines; (k) bearing and bushing insertion machines; (l) leak testers; (m) die-casting machines; (n) printing industry presses and die-cutting machines; (o) extrusion presses; (p) horizontal benders; and (q) ironworking machines. 1.4 This Standard specifies general health and safety requirements for presses and details safety requirements in danger zones in and around the point of operation. 1.5 Machines processing material whose temperature during processing exceeds 760 C (1400 F) are associated with the metal-forging industry and are outside of the scope of this Standard. 1.6 A press is typically not a stand-alone device, but is integrated into an automated work cell with other machinery or devices that have Standards covering their use. Accordingly, users of this Standard should review the requirements of other applicable Standards as a part of implementing the requirements of this Standard. 1.7 The values given in SI (metric) units are the standard. The values in parentheses are for information only. 1.8 In CSA Standards, "shall" is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the standard; "should" is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; "may" is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the standard; and "can" is used to express possibility or capability. Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material. Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements. Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (non-mandatory) to define their application.
CSA Z275.2-2020
Occupational safety code for diving operations
Preface This is the seventh edition of CSA Z275.2, Occupational safety code for diving operations. It supersedes the previous editions published in 2015, 2011, 2004, 1992, 1982, and 1974. It is part of a series of Standards on diving and caisson systems covering hyperbaric facilities, occupational diving, and construction work in compressed air environments. The significant changes to this edition include the following: a) new provisions for SCUBA diving, combining "restricted" and "unrestricted" categories into one "occupational SCUBA" category; b) clarification of crew size requirements for SCUBA diving, including a new requirement to conduct a dive site risk assessment in order to determine appropriate crew size (Clause 7.5); c) incorporation of updated crew size requirements for surface-supplied diving (Clause 8.2) as published in the 2018 Amendment to Z275.2-15; d) expanded references to IMCA guidelines for offshore diving (Clauses 9.2and 9.3); e) clarification of requirements for four categories of contaminated diving (Clause 11and Table 8); f) provision of further guidance on nitrox diving, along with new definitions (Clause 12); and g) addition of a new Annex (K) on "diver rescue methods". This Standard has also been harmonized with regulations, standards, guidelines, and codes developed by the Canadian Oil and Gas Lands Administration (COGLA), the Oil and Gas Producers (OGP), the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA), and NORSOK. This Standard is not intended to supersede the requirements of applicable occupational safety and health regulations. Criteria in this Standard have been written in a manner that allows the user to comply both with the Standard and applicable legislated requirements throughout Canada. This Standard is not intended for use as a diving or procedure manual. It is designed to be inflexible in those matters that experience has shown to be critical to the safety of the diver, and yet flexible in those areas where the responsibility and considered judgment of operators provide the highest degree of safety in specialized operations. Specific exposure tables and decompression schedules are not included in this Standard in view of the fact that a number of well-tested and authoritative tables are available for use by divers and for adoption by the regulatory authorities. CSA Group acknowledges that the development of this Standard was made possible, in part, by the financial support of the Canadian government departments responsible for occupational health and safety for the development of this edition, the Diver Certification Board of Canada, the Canadian Association of Diving Contractors, and several commercial diving companies. This Standard has been developed in compliance with Standards Council of Canada requirements for National Standards of Canada. It has been published as a National Standard of Canada by CSA Group. Scope 1.1 General 1.1.1 This Standard applies to occupational diving operations conducted in connection with all types of work and employment, and describes the requirements for occupational safety. Note: It is recognized that certain underwater tasks might require specialized standards of practice and/or operational techniques that differ from the requirements of this Standard yet may be acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction. Users should consult applicable provincial and federal occupational safety and health regulations to determine whether they impose safety requirements additional to or more stringent than those of this Standard. 1.1.2 This Standard addresses equipment requirements and operational procedures for the following diving systems: a) SCUBA diving systems (see Clause 7); b) surface-supplied diving systems (see Clauses 8and 9); c) deep diving systems (see Clause 9); d) one-atmosphere diving systems (see Clause 10); and e) diving in contaminated environments (see Clause 11). 1.2 Limitations 1.2.1 This Standard does not apply to scientific diving as defined in Clause 3. 1.2.2 This Standard does not apply to diving operations performed solely for sport or recreation. 1.2.3 This Standard does not include work techniques associated with underwater diving operations. 1.3 Terminology In this Standard, "shall" is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the Standard; "should" is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; and "may" is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the Standard. Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material. Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements. Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (non-mandatory) to define their application. 1.4 Units of measurement The values given in SI units are the units of record for the purposes of this Standard. Where values are given in parentheses, they are for information and comparison only.
IEEE 1127-2013
IEEE Guide for the Design, Construction, and Operation of Electric Power Substations for Community Acceptance and Environmental Compatibility
Significant community acceptance and environmental compatibility items to be considered during the planning and design phases, the construction period, and the operation of electric supply substations are identified, and ways to address these concerns to obtain community acceptance and environmental compatibility are documented. On-site generation and telecommunication facilities are not considered.
IEEE C95.4-2002 (R2008)
IEEE Recommended Practice for Determining Safe Distances From Radio Frequency Transmitting Antennas When Using Electric Blasting Caps During Explosive Operations
Reaffirmed 2008. This project provides recommended practices for the prediction and practical determination of safe distances from radio and radar transmitting antennas when using electric blasting caps to remotely detonate an explosive charge. Specifically, this document includes mathematical formulas, tables, and charts that allow the user to determine safe distances from RF transmitters with spectrum bands from 0.5 MHz to 300 GHz, including VHF, UHF television antennas, FM, AM radio transmitting antennas, radar, navigation beacons, and portable communication devices.
IEC/TS 61149 Ed. 1.0 b:1995
Guide for safe handling and operation of mobile radio equipment
This publication has the status of a Technical Report - type 2.
ASTM E2349-19
Standard Practice for Safety Requirements in Metal Casting Operations: Sand Preparation, Molding, and Core Making; Melting and Pouring; and Cleaning and Finishing
1.1 This practice covers the requirements of applying the design, construction, and operation of the machinery and equipment used in metal casting operations sand preparation, molding and core making, melting and pouring, and cleaning and finishing. This practice does not apply to die casting operations. 1.2 Purpose The requirements of this practice, including the training of supervisors and employees, are intended to minimize the possibility of injury to operating and maintenance personnel while working on, or in the vicinity of, the specified equipment. Compliance with this practice, in conjunction with OSHA regulations, provides a relatively safe environment, which is a fundamental requisite in helping to prevent occupational injuries. 1.3 Application: 1.3.1 New Installations After the date of publication, all new installations within the scope of this specification shall be in conformance with its requirements. Any existing machine installation moved to a new plant or another location in the same plant is deemed a new installation when it is installed in the new location. However, an existing installed machine (former installation) that is moved for a short distance, for example, to provide additional aisle space, is not deemed to be a new installation. 1.3.2 Existing Installations After the approval date of this practice, installations existing on, or before, this date shall be modified as necessary to be in conformance with all requirements of this practice. Where it is not practical to modify an existing facility in conformance with this practice, deficiencies shall be noted and plans for compliance shall be included in any future facility or equipment changes. Those facilities and equipment on order or in the process of construction on the date of publication of this practice shall be considered as an existing installation. This practice applies to existing equipment if it lacks the necessary employee protection (personal protective equipment or administrative controls). 1.4 The values stated in inch/pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in brackets are for information only. 1.5 The text of this practice references notes and footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the standard. 1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.7 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
NFPA 3-2021
NFPA 3, Standard for Commissioning of Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems
Developed in response to a request from the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS), NFPA 3 outlines the commissioning process and integrated testing of fire protection and life safety systems, to ensure systems perform in conformity with the design intent.
ANSI/ISA 12.13.02-2012
Explosive Atmospheres - Part 29-2: Gas detectors - Selection, installation, use and maintenance of detectors for flammable gases and oxygen
This part of ISA-60079-29 gives guidance on, and recommended practice for, the selection, installation, use and maintenance of electrically operated group II apparatus intended for use in industrial and commercial safety applications for the detection and measurement of flammable gases complying with the requirements of ISA-60079-29-1 and ANSI/ISA-12.13.04.
ANSI/ISA TR12.13.03-2009
Guide for Combustible Gas Detection as a Method of Protection
Combustible gas detection used for process safety management may also be used to provide protection from explosion or fires by minimizing the possibility of an accumulation of combustible gases reaching ignitable levels. Criteria are developed to establish combustible gas levels to initiate alarms, initiate increase in ventilation rates and to initiate shutdown of processes to shutoff the flow of combustible gas that has breached containment. It is the intent of this document to compile and refine techniques for the use of combustible gas sensors and controllers to monitor and control sources of combustible gas release into the atmosphere within designated spaces. It is also the intent that these products and techniques be adapted by industries and used with processes that have historically not employed combustible gas detection as a method of protection.
AS 4655-2005
Fire safety audits (FOREIGN STANDARD)
Sets out requirements for auditing fire safety measures against nominated audit criteria, including those relating to life safety. Includes general principles of auditing, audit program management, the fire safety audit process and responsibilities, reporting, fire safety audit levels, audit team competence evaluation of auditors and derivation of fire safety audit criteria.
ASTM D7316-14
Standard Guide for Interpretation of Existing Field Instrumentation to Influence Emergency Response Decisions
1.1 The objective of this guide is to provide useful information for the interpretation of radiological instrument responses in the event of a radiological incident or emergency. 1.2 For the purposes of this guide, a radiological incident or emergency is defined as those events that follow the indication of the presence of radioactive material outside of a Department of Energy (DOE) or Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) defined radiological area. The event may be triggered by a law enforcement officer wearing a radiation pager during the course of his routine duties, a first responder at the scene of an accident wearing a radiation pager, a HAZMAT team responding to the scene of an accident known to involve radioactive material surveying the area, etc. 1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard. 1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
ASTM E2601-15
Standard Practice for Radiological Emergency Response
1.1 This practice provides decision-making considerations for response to incidents that involve radioactive materials. It provides information and guidance for what to include in response planning, and what activities to conduct during a response. The scope of this standard practice does not explicitly consider response to INDs or nuclear power plant accidents. 3 It does not expressly address emergency response to contamination of food or water supplies. 1.2 This practice applies to those emergency response agencies that have a role in the response to a radiological incident, excluding an IND incident. It should be used in emergency services response such as law enforcement, fire department, and emergency medical response actions. 1.3 This practice assumes that implementation begins with the recognition of a radiological incident and ends when emergency response actions cease or the response is assumed by specialized regional, state, or federal response teams.
