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TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. INTRODUCTION
    A. Preface
    B. Reserved

II. GENERAL POLICIES AND STANDARDS
    A. Emergency Procedures
      1. Injuries
      2. Emergency Plan for Gas Leaks
      3. Fire Protection/evacuation Plan
      4. Chemical/biological Emergency Response
      5. Security Threats
      6. Storms
      7. Radiation Emergency
III. ADMINISTRATIVE ELEMENTS IV. SAFETY

    A. Fire Safety in Dormitories
      1. Fire Hazards on Campus
      2. Fire Safety Features
      3. Fire Prevention for Students
      4. Fire Extinguishers
      5. Fire Drills
      6. Guide for Fire-safe Christmas Decorations In Student Rooms
      7. Guide for Safe Christmas Decorations In Other Common Areas

    B. Electrical Safety
      1. Electric Codes and Safety Standards
      2. Medical Services and First Aid
      3. Employee Training
      4. General Electrical Safety Precautions
      5. Electrical Installations
      6. Special Rules for Power Distribution Circuits
      7. High Voltage Testing
      8. Overhead Power Line Work
      9. Underground Electrical Work
      10. Power Substation Installations and Worker Rules
      11. Additional Rules for Power House Workers
      12. Wiring in Wet Locations
      13. Use of Electrically Powered Equipment and Tools
      14. Ground Fault Circuit Protection
      15. Extension Cords
      See the Appendix for Guidelines on Extension Cord Use
      16. Hazardous Locations

    C. Stairs & Ladders
      1. General Requirements
      2. Stairways
      3. Stairrails and Handrails
      4. Ladders
      5. Portable Ladders
      6. Fixed Ladders
      7. Cages for Fixed Ladders
      8. Wells for Fixed Ladders
      9. Ladder Safety Devices and Related Support Systems for Fixed Ladders
      10. Mounting Ladder Safety Devices for Fixed Ladders
      11. Use of All Ladders
      12. Structural Defects
      13. Glossary

    D. Scaffolds
      1. General Requirements for All Scaffolds
      2. Tube and Coupler Scaffolds
      3. Tubular Welded Frame Scaffolds

    E. Material Handling
      1. Lifting by Hand
      2. Handtrucks
      3. Requirements for Heavy Construction Equipment
      4. Fork Trucks
      5. Hoists
      6. Insulated Aerial Baskets
      7. Hand Signals
      8. Slings

    F. Confined Spaces
      1. Confined Space
      2. A Permit Required Confined Space
      3. Training
      4. Hazards of Confined Spaces
      5. Procedures

    G. Handling, Using, and Storing of Compressed Gas Cylinders
      1. Handling Cylinders
      2. Using Cylinders
      3. Storing Cylinders

    H. Control of Hazardous Energy: Lockout/tag out
      1. Purpose
      2. Definitions
      3. Training
      4. Preparation for Lock and Tag out Procedures
      5. Routine Maintenance & Machine Adjustments
      6. Locks, Hasps, and Tags
      7. Sop: General Lock and Tag out Procedures -Shutdowns
      8. Machine or Equipment Isolation
      9. Lockout or Tagout Device Application
      10. Stored Energy
      11. Verification of Isolation
      12. Extended Lockout - Tagout
      13. Release from Lockout/tagout
      14. LOTO Procedure for Electrical Plug-type Equipment
      15. LOTO Procedures Involving More than One Employee
      16. Management's Removal of Lock and Tag out
      17. Contractors

    I. Excavations, Trenching, and Shoring

    J. Safety in Welding and Cutting Operations

      1. General
      2. Protective Clothing and Equipment
      3. Eye Protection
      4. Work in Confined Spaces
      5. Ventilation
      6. Fire Prevention
      7. Gas Welding and Cutting
      8. Electric Arc Welding

    K. Safe Use of Hand Tools and Portable Power Tools
      1. Screwdrivers
      2. Hammers
      3. Punches
      4. Chisels
      5. Hacksaws
      6. Files
      7. Axes and Hatchets
      8. Knives
      9. Crowbars
      10. Shovels
      11. Box and Socket Wrenches
      12. Electric Saws
      13. Portable Grinder
      14. Air Hoses

    L. Safety Rules for Woodworking Machines
      1. General
      2. Housekeeping
      3. Guards
      4. Illumination
      5. Inspection
      6. Personal Protective Equipment
      7. Code References for Woodworking Machines

    M. Guide to Woodworking
      1. Table Saw
      2. Radial Arm Saw
      3. Band Saw
      4. Jointer/planer
      6. Wood Shaper
      7. Sander
      8. Lathe
      9. Circular Saw Blades for Cutting Wood

    N. Machine Safeguarding Requirements
      1. Flywheels
      2. Machine Guards
      3. Gears, Sprockets, Friction Drives
      4. Belt, Chain or Rope Drives
      5. Shafting
      6. Belt Conveyors

    O. Grounds Maintenance
      1. Hand Tools
      2. Gasoline Powered Equipment
      3. Lawn Trimmers
      4. Power Lawn Mowers
      5. Riding Mowers
      6. Garden Tractors:
      7. Pesticides
      8. Poison Ivy and Poison Oak

    P. Water Vessel Operation
      1. Inspection
      2. Training
      3. Accidents
      4. General
      5. Water Vessel Safety Program

    Q. Vehicle Operation
      1. Inspection
      2. Training
      3. Accidents
      4. General
      5. Safe Drivers Program
V. INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE

    A. Hazardous Material
      1. Hazardous Material Information
      2. Hazard Communication Program
      3. Hazardous Materials Definitions
      4. Chemical Handling and Storage
      5. Biohazard Control

    B. Indoor Air Quality and Sanitation
      1. Indoor Air Quality Rules
      2. Housekeeping
      3. HVAC Preventive Maintenance
      4. Basics for Handling Food Safely

    C. Safety Rules for the Laboratory
      1. Chemical Hygiene Plan
      2. Laboratory Ventilation
      3. Refrigerators
      4. Food and Beverage Consumption

    D. Asbestos
      1. General
      2. Responsibilities

    E. Illumination for Occupational Tasks
      1. Background
      2. Definitions

    F. Hot Environments
      1. Heat Cramps
      2. Heat Exhaustion
      3. Heat Stroke
      4. Heat Rashes
      5. Training

    G. Ergonomics
      1. Why Are WMSDS a Problem?
      2. Rules to Prevent WMSDS
      3. Simple Solutions Often Work Best
      4. Contact OES for Assistance

    H. Respiratory Protection Program
      1. General
      2. General Program Management - Responsibilities
      3. Voluntary Use
      4. Respirator Selection
      5. Medical Evaluation

    J. Noise
      1. Technical Information
      2. Effects
      3. Standards
      4. Program Requirements for Occupational Noise Exposure
       
VI. PERSONAL PROTECTION PROGRAM

    A. Eye Protection
      1. General
      2. Prescription Lens Wearers
      3. Contact Lens Wearers
      4. Approval and Selection
      5. Inspection and Maintenance
      6. Other

    B. Hearing Protection
      1. Employees/students Covered
      2. Approval and Selection
      3. Fitting
      4. Inspection and Maintenance
      5. Other

    C. Hand Protection
      1. Employees/students Covered
      2. Approval and Selection
      3. Fitting
      4. Inspection and Maintenance
      5.. Glove Materials

    D. Respiratory Protection Program
      1. General Program Requirements
      2. Rules for Respirator Program
      3. Fit Testing
      4. Rules for Maintenance, Care and Use of Respirators
      5. Identification of Filters, Cartridges, and Canisters
      6. Training and Information

    E. Fall Protection
      1. Employees/students Covered
      2. Approval and Selection
      3. Fitting
      4. Inspection and Maintenance
      5. Classification of Safety Belts and Harnesses

    F. Foot Protection
      1. Employees/students Covered
      2. Approval and Selection
      3. Inspection and Maintenance

    G. Head Protection
      1. Employees/students Covered
      2. Approval and Selection
      3. Fitting
      4. Inspection and Maintenance
      5. Selection Chart for Head Protection for University Employees

    H. Protective and Preventive Clothing
      1. Employee/students Covered
      2. Approval and Selection
      3. Fitting
      4. Inspection and Maintenance
      5. Preventive Clothing

    I. Emergency Showers and Eye Wash Stations

VII. ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS
VIII. APPENDIX

Office of Occupational & Environmental Safety
Public Safety Building, Suite 126
South Stadium Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
Phone: 225/578-5640
Fax: 225/578-7489

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