Agenda - 03-10-20; 8-n Attachment 1 - System Safety Plan

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STATIC ELECTRICITY The company recognizes that it is impossible to prevent the generation of static electricity in every situation, but the company realizes that the hazard of static sparks can be avoided by preventing the buildup of static charges. One or more of the following preventive methods will be used: grounding, bonding, maintaining a specific humidity level (usually 60-70 percent), and ionizing the atmosphere. Where a static accumulating piece of equipment is unnecessarily located in a hazardous area, the equipment will be relocated to a safe location rather than attempt to prevent static accumulation. VII. HOUSEKEEPING PREVENTATIVE TECHNIQUES The following are housekeeping techniques and procedures to prevent occurrences of fire. • Keep storage and working areas free of trash. • Place oily rags in covered containers and dispose of daily. • Do not use gasoline or other flammable solvent or finish to clean floors. • Use noncombustible oil-absorptive materials for sweeping floors. • Dispose of materials in noncombustible containers that are emptied daily. • Remove accumulation of combustible dust. • Do not refuel gasoline-powered equipment in a confined space, especially in the presence of equipment such as furnaces or water heaters. • Do not refuel gasoline-powered equipment while it is hot. • Follow proper storage and handling procedures. • Ensure combustible materials are present only in areas in quantities required for the work operation. • Clean up any spills of flammable liquids immediately. • Ensure that if a worker's clothing becomes contaminated with flammable liquids, these individuals change their clothing before continuing to work. • Post "No Smoking" caution signs near the storage areas. • Report any hazardous conditions, such as old wiring, worn insulation and broken electrical equipment to the supervisor. • Keep motors clean and in good working order. 141Page