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Job Steps Hazards Controls C <br /> Excavate to Damage to existing Utility companies and other responsible authorities shall be contacted to locate and mark the locations and, if they <br /> top of UST utilities. so desire, direct or assist with protecting the underground installations. When operations approach the location of <br /> with vac underground utilities, excavation shall progress with caution until the exact location of the utility is determined. <br /> truck. Workers shall be protected from the utility and the utility shall be protected from damage or displacement. <br /> Proper placement of wand and proper PPE will help with flying debris. Aim wand away from other personnel and <br /> Danger of flying other critical areas. PPE requirements are Hard Hat with visor, Safety Glasses, Double Hearing Protection, Safety <br /> debris. Shoes, and Gloves with Rain Gear if needed. Keep working area clear for good visibility and footing. <br /> Stay clear of all moving and rotating parts. Make co-workers aware before moving unit. Be aware of all pinch points <br /> Struck-by hazards; where there are attachments linkages.The clearance in areas will change with movement of the attachments.When <br /> rotating and moving backing or moving unit, assess your conditions and recognize the capabilities of the equipment to determine the <br /> parts. safest and most efficient operating manner.Always know where your co-workers are located along with knowledge <br /> of road conditions, holes,traffic patterns and other equipment.Always use spotters to eliminate blind spots before M <br /> moving. <br /> Keep vacuum tools and hoses away from the face and body. Body contact through the hose end can result in <br /> Static ignition evisceration of organs or the avulsions of limbs. Serious injury and even death can result from vacuum suffocation. <br /> hazard. Do not attach hoses, pipes or accessories while vacuum is on. Forces from the vacuum can trap hands, fingers and <br /> feet in the joints with enough force or impact to either crush or sever body parts. Material flow in system will <br /> increase the severity of the injury by physical damage and contamination of the wound. The in-line vacuum relief <br /> valve MUST be within 50 feet from the end of the hose or pipe for proper operation. <br /> Proper grounding of truck will eliminate static electricity and is recommended to ground truck in all applications. <br /> Be aware of overhead hazards and ensure appropriate distance from overhead electrical hazards based on State <br /> Overhead hazards. Minimum Approach Distance tables. <br />