Safety

BrittneyKate Builds is committed to safety for their employees and clients so that projects will represent the highest standards in safety. Our top priority is always the safety of our employees, other trades, clients, and the general public.

To ensure this happens we have an outstanding AWAIR Health and Safety program that complies with the standards set by Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) as well as other federal and state agencies. We are OSHA 10 and 30 certified. We have a covid- 10 preparedness plan as well and our sites are organized and clean always.

Some of the Important Safety Topics we cover in Toolbox Talk

Safety using powertools

Personal Protective Equipment (ppe)

Avoid accidental starting by ensuring the tool is turned off before the operator plug it in.
Make sure that the operator's feet are planted on a stable surface.
Inspecting our tools on a regular basis, checking for damage.
Ensuring that the power tool has the correct guard, shield, or other attachment that the manufacturer recommends.

Personal Protective Equipment (ppe)

Hard Hats are required for head protection and safety.
Safety-toed boots with a steel shank are required for the protection of the feet.
Earplugs or earmuffs are used to reduce noise levels and protect short-term and long-term hearing.
Safety glasses, goggles, and face shields are used to protect the eyes.
Various types of respiratory devices are used for the protection against inhalation of airborne hazards.
Task-appropriate work gloves are required.
ANSI/ISEA Class II high visibility garments are required during lowlight hours or when there is vehicular traffic present.

Fall Prevention systems

A fall prevention system is required when work is being done at a height above six feet or where a fall less than six feet involves a great risk of injury.
Setting an anchor is a pivotal role in the functionality of a fall prevention system. It is absolutely critical that anchors are securely fastened in place and will be able to successfully be able to bear the load it is protecting.
Flat and low sloped roofs are evaluated on how best to eliminate the risk of a fall.
Guardrails are used to create physical barriers from edges.
Safe use of ladders when working is stressed.

Ladder Care

Fall Prevention systems

Ladders are properly maintained and are inspected prior to use.
Employees are prohibited from ladders that are broken, missing steps, rungs, cleats, or any other faculty equipment.
Ladder rungs and steps must be free of grease and oil.
Ladders must be free from set-up on a solid and level surface and are prohibited to be placed in front of doors.
Face the ladder when ascending or descending. Do not stand on the top rung of the ladder and always maintain three points of contact.

Brittney Kate Builds Safety

Toolbox Talks

Some of the Important Safety Topics we cover in Toolbox Talk

Safety using powertools

Personal Protective Equipment (ppe)

Personal Protective Equipment (ppe)

Personal Protective Equipment (ppe)

Personal Protective Equipment (ppe)

Personal Protective Equipment (ppe)

Fall Prevention systems

Fall Prevention systems

Fall Prevention systems

Ladder Care

Fall Prevention systems

Fall Prevention systems

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