[Excerpt from MO House Bill 1549]

[Section] 292.675.

1. As used in this section, the following terms shall mean:
(1) “Construction”, construction, reconstruction, demolition, painting and decorating, or major repair;
(2) “Department”, the department of labor and industrial relations;
(3) “Person”, any natural person, joint venture, partnership, corporation, or other business or legal entity;
(4) “Public body”, the state of Missouri or any officer, official, authority, board or commission of the state, or other political subdivision thereof, or any institution supported in whole or in part by public funds;
(5) “Public works”, all fixed works constructed for public use or benefit or paid for wholly or in part out of public funds. “Public works” includes any work done directly by any public utility company when performed by it pursuant to the order of the public service commission or other public authority whether or not it be done under public supervision or direction or paid for wholly or in part out of public funds when let to contract by said utility.
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POWDER-ACTUATED TOOLS

Hilti, Ramset, and Red Head are just a few of the manufacturers of powder-actuated tools. These tools are designed to fire a special nail or fastening device into concrete, steel and masonry using a small caliber charge as a firing device. The number one safety rule to remember is – only property trained and qualified operators should ever use powder-actuated tools. Users should possess ‘Qualified Operations Cards’ which, after thorough training, are issued by a particular manufacturer’s authorized dealer or distributor or other competent source.
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Confined Spaces – Attendant Duties

You are standing at the top of an open manhole acting as an attendant for a team of maintenance personnel who have entered a confined space that required an entry permit. It has been several minutes since you talked to the crew, but you can peer down into the space and see them. During your last few checks with them, everything was A-OK. This time, however, when you yell down to check on them, you don’t get a response. You look inside the hole and you notice that they are slumped over or leaning up against the wall like they are taking a nap.
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LADDERS – CLIMBING

• OSHA estimates that there are 24,882 injuries and as many as 50 fatalities per year due to falls on stairways and ladders used in construction. When using ladders, be mindful and follow these basic safety rules:
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Rebar Placement Information Work Sheet

1. Project Controlling (general) contractor name, address, contact person/number:

1. Project name:

2. Project address:
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Excavations

1) Before an Excavation Begins

a) Competent Person A Competent Person is required to be on site to direct an excavation project. He should make inspections at the start of each workshift, and when conditions change.
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Fall Protection

1) General All workers on elevated surfaces 6 ft. or higher are required to be protected from falling onto the surface below. There are up to ten types of fall protection methods available for any situation. Check with your supervisor for the method(s) available to you for your particular situation.
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1) General Read and follow any Company or manufacturer’s instructions before using any welding or cutting equipment. Inspect all equipment for defects prior to every use. Always use proper PPE, such as goggles, gloves, flame-retardant sleeves, and shields. The area may need to be ventilated, or a respirator worn.
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1) General All job sites shall have at least 2A fire extinguishers located at key points throughout the site, but in no case less than every 3,000 SF in buildings, or more than 100 ft. of travel for any worker. At least one extinguisher shall be located on every floor at the stairwell. All extinguishers require annual inspections.
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1) General Back pain and injury is common in not only the workplace, but in your personal life. Injuries re-sulting from overtaxing your back is cumulative, that is poor lifting techniques can slowly injure your back over a period of time.Proper lifting techniques can and will minimize the effects of work on your back.
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