Employee Manual 2023 - Flipbook - Page 126
Welding, Cutting and Burning on Steel Structures:
The process of heating painted steel to its melting temperature typically by using a torch or a
welder.
manual Scraping and Sanding:
The process of lead paint removal which involves the application of hand-held scraping or sanding
tools to the painted surface containing lead.
Lead Burning:
Involves torch melting or fusing of lead to another lead object.
Heat Gun Application:
The use of a heat gun that produces a stream of hot air which is directed to surfaces to soften lead
paint which is later scraped off.
Power Tool Cleaning:
Involves the use of power tools (e.g., grinders, brushes, needle guns, sanders, etc.) to remove dirt,
scale, or paint from structures where lead-containing paint is present.
If you have not been trained to work with lead, do not conduct any of the activities described
above unless you positively know that the materials/surfaces have been identified as “Lead-Free”.
If you should have any questions about the presence of asbestos or lead, notify your department
head immediately.
SAFETY MESSAGE FROM THE CITY MANAGER
All City Safety Policies and practices have been and are being developed to address known hazards
under normal and ideal conditions. It is not practical to attempt to cover every possibility that may
arise. The safety habits developed by all employees, including supervision, will assist with the
establishment of a safe work zone.
While this manual provides general information and sets some minimum standards, the policies
issued here do not preclude the use of common sense and additional measures to provide for a
safer work site. In addition, each Department of the City may have additional published guidelines
and policies related to safety. Each employee is responsible to partner with the City to assure
compliance with safe and healthy work practices.
If you have safety suggestions, you may turn those over to either your supervisor or to the city
manager for review and potential implementation.
Thank you for making the City of Plymouth a safe place to work and to visit.
City of Plymouth Employee manual - Page 126 – March 2023
