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14. Blasts shall not be fired without the licensed blaster- Code of Safe Practices
in-charge verifying the conditions listed in 5291(b), and
without a warning signal/procedure. The signals shall be The Code of Safe Practices is a set of worksite rules that
heard clearly in areas that could possibly be affected by stipulate how to perform job duties safely and to keep the work
the blast. 5291(b)
site safe. The following are selected requirements:
A. The employer must develop and adopt a written Code of Safe
Carcinogens Practices. 1509(b)
Note: Plate A-3 in Appendix A of 1938 is a suggested code.
Whenever carcinogenic (cancer-causing) chemicals, as
specified in the GISOs Article 110 Regulated Carcinogens are The code is general and should be used as a starting point for
developing a code that fits the contractor’s operations.
present in construction materials, the employer must comply
with the reporting requirements and safety rules. 5203 B. It must be specific to the employer’s operations. 1509(b)
1. For all regulated carcinogens that specify a requirement C. It must be posted at each job site office or be readily available
for the employer to establish a regulated area, use of a at the job site. 1509(c)
regulated carcinogen within such a regulated area shall D. Workers, when first hired, shall be given instructions regarding
be reported to Cal/OSHA. For regulated carcinogens the hazards and safety precautions and directed to read the
that do not have a regulated area requirement, use of Code of Safe Practices. 1510(a)
the regulated carcinogen shall be reported in certain
circumstances. 5203(c) E. Supervisors shall conduct “toolbox” or “tailgate” safety
meetings, or the equivalent, with their crews at least every 10
2. Initial use/changes in reported information of a regulated working days to emphasize safety.
carcinogen shall be reported in writing to Cal/OSHA within
15 days. 5203(d)
3. Employers with temporary worksites need to provide the Competent Person
initial use/changes report for their permanent workplace
location. 5203(e) A competent person is defined in 1504(a) as one who is
4. A copy of the applicable written report of use, temporary capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the
worksite notification, and emergency report shall be surroundings or working conditions that are unsanitary or
posted for affected employees to see. 5203(g) dangerous to employees. The competent person has authority to
impose prompt corrective measures to eliminate these hazards.
5. In case of an emergency: 5203(f)
Some SOs identify specific requirements for the competent
• A report of the occurrence of an emergency and the person’s training, knowledge, abilities, and duties. The following
facts obtainable at that time shall be made to Cal/ is a list of CSOs that require the use of a competent person:
OSHA within 24 hours. (1) asbestos 1529(o); (2) excavation 1541, 1541.1; (3) cadmium
• A written report shall be filed within 15 days. 1532(b); (4) fall protection 1670, 1671.2; (5) bolting and riveting
1716; (6) pressurized worksites 6075; (7) lift-slab construction
The safety data sheet (SDS) and labels on the container must be operations 1722.1(i); (8) permit-required confined spaces 1952(a);
reviewed to determine the presence of carcinogens. and (9) silica 1532.3(g)(4).

Concrete Construction

Injuries and illnesses common to the concrete construction
industry are as follows:

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