Weekly Safety Meeting

For The Construction Industry

TEMPORARY HEATING DEVICES

POTENTIAL HEALTH AND PHYSICAL HAZARDS

ØASPHYXIATION – SUFFOCATION

ØFIRES

ØEXPLOSIONS

PRIMARY EXPOSURES FOR MECHANICAL CONSTRUCTION WORKERS

ØWork in areas with inadequate ventilation where temporary heating devices are being used

ØPlacing temporary heating devices close to flammable/combustible materials

ØUse of temporary heating devices that are void of the necessary safety features

SAFE WORK PRACTICES

ØWhen using any type of temporary heating device, make sure the work area has an adequate supply of fresh air.

ØBefore starting a temporary heating device that is fueled by LP Gas, check to be sure that it is equipped with an automatic shut-off device to stop the flow of gas in case the flame goes out.

ØAvoid using solid fuel salamanders inside buildings or when working on scaffolds.

ØWhen setting up temporary heating devices, be sure to place them at least 10 feet away from area covers that are flammable or combustible, such as plastic or canvas tarps, and any other flammable or combustible materials.

ØTake the time to securely fasten area covers so that they can’t displace or knock over temporary heating devices in high winds.

ØWhile you are working, be sure to keep flammable and combustible materials, such as fuels, flammable and combustible chemical substances, wood, trash, etc. at least 10 feet away from temporary heating devices.

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