Injury Illness Prevention Plan - Flipbook - Page 143
Health and Safety Program Manual
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Construction, Inc.
Issue Date: 10/16/23
Revision Date: 10/16/23
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Reference: A-9
CADMIUM AWARENESS
While The Company does not expect any exposure to cadmium, if the job or project that we are working is
determined to contain or potentially expose our workers, then we will work with the client to first determine if
the hazard can be engineered out or if we will need to establish a protocol using this policy to safely perform
the work. The equipment and processes that typically contain cadmium will be identified by the work permit
and or job hazard analysis systems. Procedures for elimination or minimization of exposure will be the 1st line
of defense. Special precautions will be exercised when maintenance of ventilation systems and changing of
filters is performed.
Appearance
Cadmium metal-soft, blue-white, malleable, lustrous metal or grayish white powder. Some cadmium
compounds may also appear as a brown, yellow, or red powdery substance. Cadmium can cause local skin or
eye irritation. Cadmium can affect your health if you inhale or if you swallow it. Cadmium that may be
immediately dangerous to life or health occur in jobs where workers handle large quantities of cadmium dust
or fume; heat cadmium-containing compounds or cadmium-coated surfaces; weld with cadmium solders or cut
cadmium-containing materials such as bolts.
The program will be evaluated and updated as needed on an annual basis.
Exposure Limit
TWA PEL 8-Hour (time weighted average, permissible exposure limit) is Five (5) micrograms of cadmium per
cubic meter of air 5 ug/m (3), time weighted average for an 8- hour workday. If the PEL is exceeded, this policy
will be implemented.
Training
Only trained and qualified workers may operate or maintain welding, cutting or brazing equipment.
Welders/Cutters who may be exposed or have the potential to be exposed will be trained per this policy and
will possess the appropriate certifications for their work scope.
Any Craft or Trade required to perform any of the functions covered by this policy will be required to complete
training per The Company’s Training policy including:
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A test or other method to determine competency.
Training initial to assignment and at least annually thereafter.
All training records shall be documented and kept on file with Human Resources for at least one
year or for the duration of the covered worker’s employment.
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