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each system, identify one or more specific protective measures that address the unique hazards and minimize associated risks:
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Roof systems . Personnel access, equipment placement, and fall protection are key considerations for roof systems. Implement safety measures such as designated access points, safety harnesses and lines, safety nets, stair railings and handrails, ensuring compliance with safety regulations such as OSHA’s and minimizing workplace incidents [21]
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Equipment rooms and systems . Evaluate personnel access and ventilation quality to ensure safe movement in and out of equipment rooms and other confined spaces. Include safety features such as fall protection and eye wash stations
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Building exterior enclosure and window cleaning systems . Provide fall and accident protection to promote safe access for cleaning and maintenance tasks on the building exterior. Evaluate necessary equipment, such as scaffolding, harnesses, or suspended platforms, and methods to allow workers to perform their duties safely and efficiently.
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Storage and collection of recyclables . Evaluate proper handling and reporting measures for recyclables, landfill waste, compost, and hazardous waste. Improper storage of hazardous waste has the potential to cause spills or leaks, which can be harmful to workers.
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Green infrastructure features . Assess confined space hazards and provide safe access for specific systems associated with green infrastructure features, such as green roofs, rain gardens, and bioswales. [22] Confined space hazards include biological hazards (viruses, bacteria), chemical exposures, and physical hazards. Limited access or exits can exacerbate these risks and complicate emergency evacuations. Allowing workers to enter, operate within, and exit these spaces safely enhances their health and safety.
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Cleaning and sanitary systems . Cleaning and sanitary systems focus on upholding hygiene standards across different environments while ensuring that janitorial, pest management, and window cleaning staff are aware of physical and chemical hazards. To safeguard workers’ health and safety, address risks such as slips, trips, falls, and exposure to harmful cleaning chemicals to safeguard workers’ health and safety.
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Security systems . Evaluate physical hazards and unsafe environments that security personnel may encounter while performing their duties. These duties include monitoring facilities, managing access control, and responding to incidents. Potential hazards include poorly lit areas, hazardous materials, or uneven surfaces. Preventing slips, trips, and falls aids in prompting personnel response in emergency scenarios.
21 “Protecting Roofing Workers”. United States Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), https://osha.gov/sites/default/files/publications/OSHA3755.pdf. 22 “Confined Space – Introduction”, Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, April 26, 2023, ccohs.ca/oshanswers/hsprograms/confinedspace/confinedspace_intro.html.
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