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Bechtel Telecommunications Hand Injury Prevention
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Bechtel Telecommunications to:
ZERO Hand Injuries
This presentation is intended to convey an overview of some of the ES&H Requirements needed while working on Bechtel Telecommunications sites. The purpose
for which it is being provided and the use thereof is not in lieu of nor does it alter the responsibilities and obligations to Bechtel under contracts.
Bechtel Telecommunications
Course Objectives: Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course you will be able to:
• Summarize the importance
of hand injury prevention
• List the Prohibited and

Approved tools
• Plan and implement job

tasks requiring cutting
tools effectively
Section 1 – Introduction to Hand Injury Prevention :
In this section you will review the following topics:
• Historical Hand Injury Data
• At-Risk Behaviors Contributing to Hand Injuries
Section 1 – Introduction
to Hand Injury
Prevention
Historical Data:
The Telecoms Team (Bechtel & Subcontractors)
Experienced 38 Injuries in 2005
• 36% involved the wrist, hands, forearms, fingers

& thumbs
• 78% of those were lacerations
Historical Data
Historical Data – Telecoms Bechtel Only (2005)
Type of Injury Below Number Percent
the Wrist
Bruise/Contusion 0 0.0
Lacerations 5 100.0
Thermal Burns 0 0.0
Abrasions 0 0.0
Punctures 0 0.0
Total 5 12*
* % of all Injuries
Historical Data
Historical Data – Telecoms Subcontractors & Bechtel (2005)
Type of Injury Below Number Percent
the Wrist
Bruise/Contusion 1 7.1
Lacerations 11 78.5
Thermal Burns 2 14.2
Abrasions 0 0.0
Punctures 0 0.0
Total 14 36*
* % of all DH&S Injuries
Historical Data
At-Risk Behaviors Contributing to Hand Injuries
• Using the wrong tool
for the job
• Using a cutter as a
screwdriver
• Hammering a cutter
through thick material
• Modifying cutters to
defeat safety devices Unsafe Work Practice!!
At-Risk Behaviors
• Failure to pay attention to
the task at hand
• Failure to keep one’s eyes
on task
• Failure to keep body parts
out of the line of fire
• Failure to maintain cutting Unsafe Work Practice!!
blades (dullness) At-Risk
necessitating additional behaviors
force
• Cutting in awkward
positions
• Cutting on unstable
surfaces
• Allowing cutters to
become slippery due to
oil based chemicals
• Cutting towards oneself At-Risk
Behaviors
Knowledge Check 1
What is the best way to prevent a hand tool related injury?
Select the correct answer, then click the submit button.

A) Put yourself in the "line of fire" while
cutting
B) Cut some objects with a dull blade
C) Select the correct tool for the job
D) Modify the safety cutter to make a
better tool
Incorrect.
Incorrect. The
The correct
correct answer
Correct! answer is is Submit Clear
Correct!
"Select
"Select the
the correct
correct tool
tool for
for the
the job."
job."
Section 2 -
Proper vs. Prohibited Cutting Tools
on Bechtel Projects
Section 2 – Proper vs. Prohibited

Approved Cutting Tools
Approved
Prohibited Cutting Tools on Bechtel Projects
Prohibited
Same as the Maxisafe 101899, but comes with a protective metal cap for
heavy duty cutting.
Approved
4 Minute Video on the Martor Safety Knife
4 Minute Video
Click on the logo above to be taken

to the ES&H Contractor website to
download the Video
At-Risk Cutting Blades Disposal
Cutting Blade Disposal
Safe Cutting Blades Disposal
Cutting Blade Disposal

Standard Scissors Approved
Prohibited
Wire
Strippers
Approved (Small Gauge Wire and Data Cables)
Prohibited
Prohibited
Insulated Cutting Tools
(Meets requirement for Hot Work)
Approved
Dykes, Linemen Pliers, Cable Cutter, Strippers

Non-Insulated Cutting Tools
(Not suitable for Hot Work)
Approved
Dykes, Linemen Pliers, Flush Cutters, Electricians' scissors

Prohibited
Mid-Span Stripper Coax Strippers Drill Operated strippers
For installing Coax (Andrew)
Grounding Kits
Hand Operated Strippers
Approved
Coax Strippers
(Commscope)
Approved
Mid-Span Stripper Drill and Hand
For installing Coax Operated Strippers
Grounding Kits
Prohibited Cutting Tools
Prohibited
Cable Cutters
Approved
Cutting Operations & Tool Guidelines
Proper Tool Proper Use
Dykes Cutting Rope, Wire, & Tie-Wraps
Martor Knife Opening / Disposing of Boxes
Scissors Cutting Shrink Wrap, String, Banding (Plastic)
Shears Cutting Banding (Metal)
Flush Cuts Cutting Excess Tie-Wrap
Wire Cutters Cutting Wire
Cutting
Wire Strippers Operations
Stripping Wire & Tool Guidelines
Metal Snips Cutting Sheet Metal
Stripping Coax Coax Stripper (AKA Coring Tool)
Cable Cutter Cutting Cable
Insulated Cutters For Hot Work
Knowledge Check 2
Which tool is PROHIBITED from Bechtel Sites?
A)
B) The
The
Thecorrect
The correct
correctanswer
correct answer
answer
answer
is
is
is
is tool
tool
toolB.
tool
Correct! B.
B.
B.
Correct!
C)
Submit Clear
D)
Knowledge Check 3
Which tool is APPROVED for use on Bechtel Sites?
A)
B) Incorrect.
Incorrect. The
The
Correct!
Correct!
correct answer
correct answer isis
tool
tool C.
C.
C)
Submit Clear
D)
Section 3 -
Section 3 - PPE
Personal Protective Equipment

on Bechtel Projects
Work Tasks/Materials & Glove Selection
Work Tasks/Materials & Glove Selection
Proper Glove Types Proper Use
Precision Performance Wood Handling
Leather Metal (General), Climbing, Carpentry,
Automotive Shops, Heavy Equipment
Shops, General Maintenance, General
Laborer, Millwright
Welding Gloves Welding
Chemical Chemical Handling
Cut Resistant Metal (Sheet), HVAC, Blade Replacement
PPE > Cut Resistant Gloves
Cut Resistant Gloves
Back View Front View

Used for battery handling operations
Used for handling parts and connecting

Cut Resistant Gloves Applications:
Handling/Changing Cutting Blades
Glove Application
Remember always disconnect power supply when changing blades.

Cut Resistant Gloves Applications:
Handling/Changing Cutting Blades
Glove Application
Remember always disconnect power supply when changing blades.

Knowledge Check 4
Which approved is APPROVED for blade replacement?
A) Precision Performance
B) Leather
C) Chemical
D) Cut Resistant
Incorrect.
Incorrect. The
The correct
correct Answer
Answer
is Correct!
is Cut Resistant
Correct!
Cut Resistant Submit Clear
Section 4 - Implementation Strategy for Sub-Contractors
• Tool Acquisition
• Review of Tasks/PPE/Behaviors
• Training
• Field Assessments
Section 4 -
Implementation
Hand Injury Prevention Success requires
Pre-Task Planning.
It is imperative that we: Pre-Task Planning
• Choose the correct Tool for the task.

• Choose the correct PPE for the task.
• Adhere to safe work Behaviors while
performing the task.
Implementation- Tool Acquisition
Tool Acquisiti
Supplier
MedSafe under our Master Purchase Agreement
Item
Maxisafe Cutter
Blades (100 Pk Straight)
Martor Safebox Disposal Case
DC- 4 Blade Disposal Case
Delivery Time
Shipped same day as ordered
Implementation - Ordering Information
Medsafe Contact Information Orderin
PO Box 1025, 2101 S. Battleground, Deer Park TX 77536
Phone 800.330.9240 Fax 281.479.8646 http://www.gosafe.com
ITEM Product Number #

• Maxisafe with 3-sided slider 101899
 Replacement Blades 99
• Maxisafe with 2-sided slider 101199
 Replacement Blades (Straight) 99
 Replacement Blades (Hook) 98
• OLFA Blade Disposal Pack DC- 4 DC4
• Martor Safebox 108000
• West Chester Cut Resistant Gloves MSG3700-L/M/S
When you call, ask for Gary Atchley, tell him you’re from Bechtel.
Implementation- Review of Tasks/PPE/Behaviors
1.
1. Each Sub-Contractor needs to go into
the work areas and identify tasks
requiring cutting tools.
2.
2. Evaluate the tools and PPE for Review
appropriateness in accordance with
these guidelines.
3.
3. Involve employees in discussion to
identify safe and at-risk behaviors
associated with the cutting tasks.
Implementation- Field Assessments
Field Ass
Follow up observations & field assessments need to be
performed to ensure the proper execution, to reinforce
expectations, and solidify behavioral changes. For us to be
successful it will take everyone’s involvement
Bechtel Supervisors
Sub-Contractor ES&H Professionals
Sub-Tier Employees
Contractors
Summary:
Summary
• Integrate “SAFE” cutting tools into the workplace and
prohibit the use of unguarded knives and box cutters,
• Increase the use of gloves for most work tasks,
including special cut resistant gloves for
specified tasks.
• Identify & review safe and at-risk behaviors for cutting
related tasks.
Knowledge Check 5
Who is the supplier of our safety cutting tools (i.e., Martor
Safety Cutter)?
A) Medsafe
B) Klein Tools Incorrect.
Incorrect. The
The
correct
Correct!
correct answer
answer is
Correct! is
C) Gosafe Medsafe.
Medsafe.
D) Paradine Tools
Submit Clear
Knowledge Check 6
Where can you find the results for the ES&H Field Compliance
Assessments?

A) Quarterly Goals and Objectives
Report
B) Monthly Newsletter
C) Monthly Regional Report
D) Monthly Results Bulletin
Submit Clear
Incorrect.
Incorrect. The
The answer
answer is
is in
Correct! in the
the Monthly
Monthly Regional
Regional
Correct!
Report.
Report. Take
Take the
the time
time to
to review
review last
last months
months results.
results.
Course Objectives: Course Objectives
Throughout this course, you have learned:
• The importance
of hand injury prevention
• Identifying Prohibited and

Approved tools
• Plan, implement and

reinforce safe work behaviors as they pertain to job
tasks requiring the use of cutting tools

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Bechtel Telecommunications Hand Injury Prevention

This presentation is designed to guide

ZERO Hand Injuries

• List the Prohibited and

• Plan and implement job

• At-Risk Behaviors Contributing to Hand Injuries

• 36% involved the wrist, hands, forearms, fingers

Select the correct answer, then click the submit button.

Section 2 – Proper vs. Prohibited

Click on the logo above to be taken

Cutting Blade Disposal

Cutting Blade Disposal

Standard Scissors Approved

Dykes, Linemen Pliers, Cable Cutter, Strippers

Dykes, Linemen Pliers, Flush Cutters, Electricians' scissors

Select the correct answer, then click the submit button.

Select the correct answer, then click the submit button.

Personal Protective Equipment

Cut Resistant Gloves

Back View Front View

Cut Resistant Gloves

Used for handling parts and connecting

Remember always disconnect power supply when changing blades.

Remember always disconnect power supply when changing blades.

Select the correct answer, then click the submit button.

It is imperative that we: Pre-Task Planning

• Choose the correct Tool for the task.

ITEM Product Number #

Sub-Contractor ES&H Professionals

Select the correct answer, then click the submit button.

Select the correct answer, then click the submit button.

• Identifying Prohibited and

• Plan, implement and

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