January 2021

Work Zone Traffic Control

Personal Protective Guide Job Task:  Work Zone Traffic Control Hazards:  Traffic hazards, temperature extremes, hazards of terrain, slips on snow and ice, and head and eye injuries from items falling…

Window Washing

Personal Protective Guide Job Task:  Window Washing Hazards:  Slip and fall hazards on ground surfaces, and fall from ladders Although other exposures exist, they are not controlled by personal protective…

Welding (Electric)

Personal Protective Guide Job Task:  Welding (Electric) Hazards:  Inhalation of toxic gases, fumes and dust, hot sparks and metal striking the face or clothing, fire and explosion due to sparks…

Welding (Acetylene)

Personal Protective Guide Job Task:  Welding (Acetylene) Hazards:  Exposure to toxic gases, fumes and dust, hot sparks and metal striking the face or clothing, fire and explosion, and torch noise…

Weed Trimmer Operation

Personal Protective Guide Job Task:  Weed Trimmer Operation Hazards:  Eye injury from flying debris, inhalation of dust and airborne particles, hearing loss due to high noise, inhalation of fumes when…

Weed Burning Operation

Personal Protective Guide Job Task:  Weed Burning Operation Hazards: Burns due to fire, inhalation of smoke, trip and fall injuries, and exposure to animal/insect bites Although other exposures exist, they…

Vehicle Towing

Personal Protective Guide Job Task:  Vehicle Towing Hazards:  Failure of hydraulic equipment, motor vehicle accident injuries, slips and falls while entering and exiting the cab or due to ground surfaces,…

Vault Entry

Personal Protective Guide Job Task:  Vault Entry Hazards:  Exposure to insufficient oxygen, inadequate ventilation, limited means of entry/exit, combustible and toxic gases, entrapment and engulfment, eye and face injuries from…

Valve Maintenance

Personal Protective Guide Job Task:  Valve Maintenance Hazards:  High pressure or hazardous materials in lines Although other exposures exist, they are not controlled by personal protective equipment; therefore, they are…

Trenching

Personal Protective Guide Job Task:  Trenching Hazards:  Collapse of trench, exposure to insufficient oxygen, inadequate ventilation, limited means of entry/exit, combustible and toxic gases, head injuries from falling spoil, and…