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Ti t l e of Task or Empl oyee: ED& M Rout i ne Non-r out i ne Date_1/20/2006__

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Basic Job Tasks or Steps Potential Hazards Controls & Recommended Actions
Work at computer work station, desk,
phone


Strains, eye, neck, muscle, back
problems, Repetitive Motion Injuries
(RMI) from improper use or bad
workstation ergonomics
Inadequate ventilation
Overloaded electrical circuits, fire
As needed: Ergonomic evaluation of workstation
Work station fixes as recommended by evaluation
Use of proper keyboarding techniques as recommended
by evaluation
Take breaks and use office exercise techniques
Make sure ventilation systems are functioning properly.
Have them checked if there are any questions.
Perform periodic work area self-assessment (e.g., look
for daisy chained extension cords or other safety
hazards in the work area)
Lifting, moving

Sprains, strains - back or other strain
injury from overexertion
Always use proper lifting techniques (Avoid twisting
while lifting, use your knees etc.)
Dont lift more than comfort level
Get help or use lifting tools for items exceeding 50#
Evaluate in field as needed
Use hand truck or similar for moving heavy / bulky
boxes, equipment
Work on or with metal parts in SPEAR,
on equipment racks, chassis, or
elsewhere.
Cuts from sharp edges and burrs. Review work process
Wear leather gloves
Deburr
Cover or protect edge
Hold metal with tools (e.g. vise-grips)
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Basic Job Tasks or Steps Potential Hazards Controls & Recommended Actions
Awkward reaching/contortion, reaching
heavy items on high shelves or racks
Muscle strain
Head bump
Cuts/lacerations
Injury from fall (see below)
Injury from dropped objects
Avoid awkward or poorly positioned reaches or lifts
reposition.
Wear gloves
Wear bump caps
Field repair/warning signs of jagged edges
Locate heavy items lower where practical, use ladder
and/or equipment when necessary. Do not overextend.
Work at height/use of ladders


Injury from fall, or from dropped objects Receive Harness training and adhere to content. Wear
fall protective harness where falls of 4 or more feet are
possible
Receive ladder training and adhere to content. Use
ladders only according to manufacturers instructions.
Stay out of ladder footprint while ladder is in use by
another.
Spotter system for power supplies and racks
Operating Circuit Breakers and
Disconnect Switches
Flash Hazard SLAC Training Course #239, General Electrical Safety
Follow the minimum PPE requirements
Category 0
Long sleeve shirt and long pants made from
natural fiber
Safety glasses/goggles
Category 1
Fire Retardant Coveralls
Hard Hat
Leather gloves
Leather shoes
Safety glasses/goggles
Follow the SSRL Circuit Breaker Reset and Disconnect
Switch Operation Procedure

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Basic Job Tasks or Steps Potential Hazards Controls & Recommended Actions
Walking around SSRL: shops, beam
enclosures, and other industrial areas
(i.e. work on RF power supplies in B140
[areas with limited egress, head bump
& tripping hazards])


Injury from slips, trips, falls on oily,
messy, uneven, or loose surfaces.
Injury from striking protruding objects

No running
Clean up spills on surfaces
Use good housekeeping/cleanup
Keep eyes on path
Use flashlights in dark areas (such as powers supplies &
racks)
Avoid unstable surfaces: stacked items, piles of debris,
etc.
Place foam or warning colors on head-or body bump
hazards
Use appropriate PPE and abide by specific local PPE
rules
Work in high-noise RF cavity areas Hearing loss Avoid high-noise areas when practical
Abide by warning signs
Wear PPE (ear protection) as needed
Participate in Hearing Protection Program as needed
Work on electrical equipment with high-
V or other stored energy (cables, trays,
electrical outlets, breakers)
Electric shock
Arc flash
Flying objects
High-temperatures/fires
Hazardous vapors/fumes

Get Low/High-V training (Courses 251, 274)
Use GFCI where possible
Use good housekeeping/cleanup
Use equipment only according to manufacturers
requirements
Receive Lock/Tag (Course157) training and adhere to
Lock/Tag requirements
Adhere to SSRL equipment-specific installation &
maintenance procedures
Avoid energized electrical work when possible
Get and adhere to hot work permit when working on
energized electrical equipment or systems
Use sufficient lighting during work
Attend PPE training. Use safety screen/ gloves/ mats/
goggles, protective clothing, and/or glasses accordingly
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Basic Job Tasks or Steps Potential Hazards Controls & Recommended Actions
Control chassis removal Struck by falling chassis Use care when removing chassis. Look for loose items,
short power cords, or impeding items. Get help or use
tool for heavy or awkward chassis.
Walking around site and into shops and
other industrial areas of site


Slips, trips, falls, sprains from uneven
walkways, pavement, obstacles
Struck by vehicle
Inadequate or missing signage, safety
features (handrails, cautions, etc.)
No running
Use good housekeeping/cleanup
Walk only on improved surfaces when possible
Keep eyes on path
Look both ways before entering blind turns
Wear safety vest for prolonged activities in high vehicle
traffic areas
Look for and adhere to signage and warning tapes, etc.
Look for hazards that may be marked. Go slowly in
unfamiliar areas.
Identify safety concerns and suggest appropriate
improvements in safety signage, equipment, etc.
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Basic Job Tasks or Steps Potential Hazards Controls & Recommended Actions
Use of government cars, carts,
scooters, and bicycles. Use of personal
cars on site.


Injury by collision or spill/wreck
Injury to others, struck by vehicle
Burns/fire from gasoline
Maintain California Drivers License
Slow down in rain
Drive and ride defensively
Dont tailgate or follow others closely
Keep hands free to drive/ride
Wear protective headgear on scooters
Adhere to SLAC site traffic requirements and California
auto and bike regulations and Rules of the Road
Fill tanks only at station
Take care not to spill
Do not fill vehicles from jerry can
Keep ignition sources away while filling (cell phones,
smoking, car ignition, static from car entry during filling)
Keep truck beds free from debris that could fall out
Report violations to management and use your
defensive driving dont try to correct others errors if it
could make matters worse.
Use goodhouse keeping and cleanup
Work around heavy objects. (e.g.,
power supply lifting w/genie lifts & pallet
jacks)

Foot crushing

Receive PPE training and adhere to content.
Wear safety footwear where objects >50# could crush
feet
Avoid placing feet under any possibly-crushing load
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Basic Job Tasks or Steps Potential Hazards Controls & Recommended Actions
Use of chemicals (solder & flux, alcohol,
epoxies, solvents, cleaning fluids,
paints, coatings, etc.)
Burn
Poisoning
Difficulty breathing
Environmental contamination
Substitute non-hazardous materials when possible
No eating at workbenches
Wash your hands after use
Perform work outdoors where possible.
Use ventilated areas when indoors. Make sure
ventilation systems are functioning properly. Have them
checked if there are any questions.
Work away from ignition sources
Use less-toxic or flammable materials where possible.
Observe and use manufacturer precautions and
instructions
Obtain and use Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
(see Industrial Hygiene (x4105)) when working with new
chemicals.
Receive PPE Training and adhere to content
Dispose of waste properly
Receive training on Handling Hazardous Material
Soldering Burns
Lead poisoning
Wear protective eyewear
Receive Lead Safety Training (#240)and adhere to
content (optional)
Use ventilation at workbenches
Proper disposal of solder residue

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Basic Job Tasks or Steps Potential Hazards Controls & Recommended Actions
Work in places (ring, etc.) potentially
occupied by wild animals
Infection/poisoning from contact with
wild animals
(raccoons/skunks/possums/feral
cats/ground squirrels, bees & wasps,
mosquitoes, foxes, mountain lions,
rattlesnakes, poisonous spiders)
Injury from car collision w/deer
Use insect repellent and tuck pants into shoes when
working in brush or tall grass. Perform tick self-
inspections regularly.
Take care in dark places: clear cobwebs with broom or
other item rather than with body.
Look carefully under outdoor items before moving them
Look carefully under items/racks in the Klystron Gallery
before placing a hand or foot under or into them.
Avoid other wild animals.
Wave and scare mountain lions & hope they are not
hungry
Use of paper cutters, staplers, punches,
other office equipment
Cuts, puncture wounds, strains, etc. Use office equipment only in accordance with
manufacturers instructions.
Use guards to protect fingers, etc.
Use of machine tools (drill presses,
cutters)
Cuts, lacerations, or contusions from
contact with point of operation or flying
materials
Use tools only according to manufacturers instructions
Do not defeat guards on point of operation or other
moving parts
Wear protective eyewear
Do not wear loose clothing/jewelry while operating
Tie hair back out of operation area
Use ventilation on machine systems
Work with 2% Be in Cu Chronic Beryllium disease (CBD) from
Be exposure
Do not machine BeCu
Work wet w/burned up contacts
Use good housekeeping/cleanup
Consult IH (x4105) as needed, with questions
Dispose of waste properly

Use of compressed air Debris blown in eye
Injection resulting in blood clot
Wear eye protection while working with air systems
Use vented nozzles
Avoid launching heavy or large objects
Wear dust masks for cleaning work
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Basic Job Tasks or Steps Potential Hazards Controls & Recommended Actions
Cable or other assembly operations



Repetitive motion injury
Eye strain/fatigue
Use ergonomic tools
Take breaks
Exercise
Contact Medical when starting long-term repetitive work
Work in High Radiation Areas Overexposure to ionizing radiation Receive Radiation Worker I training and adhere to
content
Use of hand tools (for example cable
cutters files, hammers, knives, pliers,
scissors, screwdrivers, etc.)
Cuts, lacerations, or contusions from
contact with point of operation or flying
materials
Use tools only according to manufacturers instructions
Use right tool for the job
Wear protective eyewear for any activities which could
cause flying materials (hammering, cutting, chiseling,
etc.)
Use of portable power tools (drills,
Sawzalls, Dremels, etc)
Cuts, lacerations, or contusions from
contact with point of operation or flying
materials
Use tools only according to manufacturers instructions
Do not defeat guards on point of operation or other
moving parts
Plug into GFCI outdoors or wet areas
Wear protective eyewear
Do not wear loose clothing/jewelry while operating
Tie hair back out of operation area
Modulator trouble
shooting/maintenance of ceramic items
in modulators

Cuts from broken ceramics Wear leather gloves
Day to day work with difficult or
impossible deadlines, excessive
overtime, chronic unresolved problems
Stress Clarify tasks and priorities - do what is practical, do the
highest priorities first
Identify and address self-induced stress (e.g.,
catastrophizing - making things worse than they are);
Avoid rushing to the point of errors, rework, and
omissions;
Discuss issues at safety meetings;
Talk to supervisor or peers for reality checks
Discuss stress at staff meetings
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Basic Job Tasks or Steps Potential Hazards Controls & Recommended Actions
All day to day work Hazard Awareness & Response
Approach
Take personal responsibility for your safety.
o Maintain self awareness of your activities and
surroundings. Apply appropriate actions from
above for your activities
o Mentally assess tasks before proceeding.
o Get training and/or education on activities before
performing work in new or unfamiliar areas.
o If sick stay home and get better.
o Be aware of implications when someone or
environment gets hurt -- financially (worker's comp,
health costs) and professionally (time away from
work, workload impact on others
o Identify and address stress

All work - General hazards

Earthquake
Fires
Spills
Other emergencies

EMERGENCIES: Follow emergency
procedures/personnel; participate in fire and earthquake
drills
SAFETY COORDINATOR: Pay attention to local safety
coordinator announcements, advice
DEPARTMENT SAFETY MEETING: Actively participate
in stand downs; reviews; information sharing; lessons
learned; site issues and controls
EARTHQUAKE PROOFING: Ensure bookcases, files
cabinets, etc. secured to walls and floors; place Heavy
items on lower shelves
SPILL MANAGEMENT: Secure area; clean / report spill)

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Basic Job Tasks or Steps Potential Hazards Controls & Recommended Actions
All work security issues

Unknown/unauthorized personnel in
area
Missing/damaged materials or
equipment

Offer to help unidentified people, report to supervisor
and/or security if response is inappropriate
Report disturbed work area to supervisor and/or security

All work general practices

All GET HELP: ask for help anytime, any reason, any
question; supervisor, safety coordinator; peers; ES&H
experts; get 2nd opinion
EDUCATION: Get appropriate knowledge through
training, sharing information; and open communication.







Acknowledgements Print Name Signature or Initialed Date
Supervisor: M. Widmeyer Original signed 1/20/2006 1/20/2006
Participants: Tom Dao Original signed 1/20/2006 1/20/2006
Greg Johnson Original signed 1/20/2006 1/20/2006
Ramon Ortiz Original signed 1/20/2006 1/20/2006
Fernando Rafael Original signed 1/20/2006 1/20/2006
Critt Taylor Original signed 1/20/2006 1/20/2006
Ramona Theobald Original signed 1/20/2006 1/20/2006
John Wachter Original signed 1/20/2006 1/20/2006
Scott Wallters Original signed 1/20/2006 1/20/2006