Detroit MI CKEC
New Member
Particulate inhalation and the effects of breathing the caustic alkali vapors is an issue here of recent with a report of an injury.
We have a comprehensive Operations Manual and Hazard Communication Program. Our Safety Manual comprises almost half of the entire manual. We issue a copy of our manual and have employees sign indicating receipt of the manual and the Hazard Communication Program (HCP). "I have read and understand all of the material (indicated by my signature). I understand that I am strictly bound to follow the safety manual procedures -and- all personal protective equipment and equipment safety guards shall be used at all times. I have been informed of each chemical listed in the HCP HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS INVENTORY USED including the area used, and I have been instructed on the safe use of each chemical and trained on the hazards of each chemical." - Employee and Employer sign...all of this supported by training videos, interactive CD's, etc, etc, etc.. The protective equipment is issued and kept in ready supply. Constant reminders are given and discipline when and where necessary.
I have everything short of blood signatures and rights to first born children and I have a no call no show Technician 03/19/01 who does in fact call 03/20/01 to report he "took a blast of chemical in the throat" while he was working 03/18/01 that went unreported (contrary to guidelines) etc, etc, etc...
So...I guess the question is, When is enough enough ? What have I missed, other than the "labor factor" ? What works for you ?
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Shawn Corbett - Certified Kitchen Exhaust Cleaner
Pro-Ducts Kitchen Exhaust System Cleaning
Detroit, MI
313-297-6657
We have a comprehensive Operations Manual and Hazard Communication Program. Our Safety Manual comprises almost half of the entire manual. We issue a copy of our manual and have employees sign indicating receipt of the manual and the Hazard Communication Program (HCP). "I have read and understand all of the material (indicated by my signature). I understand that I am strictly bound to follow the safety manual procedures -and- all personal protective equipment and equipment safety guards shall be used at all times. I have been informed of each chemical listed in the HCP HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS INVENTORY USED including the area used, and I have been instructed on the safe use of each chemical and trained on the hazards of each chemical." - Employee and Employer sign...all of this supported by training videos, interactive CD's, etc, etc, etc.. The protective equipment is issued and kept in ready supply. Constant reminders are given and discipline when and where necessary.
I have everything short of blood signatures and rights to first born children and I have a no call no show Technician 03/19/01 who does in fact call 03/20/01 to report he "took a blast of chemical in the throat" while he was working 03/18/01 that went unreported (contrary to guidelines) etc, etc, etc...
So...I guess the question is, When is enough enough ? What have I missed, other than the "labor factor" ? What works for you ?
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Shawn Corbett - Certified Kitchen Exhaust Cleaner
Pro-Ducts Kitchen Exhaust System Cleaning
Detroit, MI
313-297-6657