NPCA’s Guide to Plant Safety

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Back to Basics Safety Video

An online copy of the NPCA Safety Video is available to members free of charge. If you are a member, access the Members & Guests section of our website using the login information provided to you by NPCA. A telephone number is provided on the login page if you’ve forgotten or lost your credentials. Once logged in, click on “Committees” at the top of the page, and then “Safety, Health & Environmental” on the left side. The link to the video is right below the committee roster.

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Precast Inc. Safety Toolbox

NPCA’s Bi-Monthly Safety Program. The NPCA Safety, Health & Environmental Committee has prepared this Safety Program to provide precasters with an easy-to-use format for conducting safety programs. Each program consists of:

• A PowerPoint presentation of the program that can be used by the presenter.
• A copy of the program from the NPCA Guide to Plant Safety.
• Additional resources.

If you have any questions about these materials, please contact Evan Gurley.

Play it Safe. Is your plant operating at its optimal safety level? The NPCA Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) Committee encourages members to make safety a top priority throughout the year. Here are a few resources to enhance your safety program.

The NPCA Shop.Please visit our new Portal to access the Online Store. Safety on the job is an essential component of any successful precast operation. NPCA is committed to protecting its single most valuable resource: its personnel. The association offers a variety of informative safety resources, including:

The Back to Basics Safety Video – Featuring footage taken at NPCA member plants, this video focuses on common hazards related to product lifting, lift trucks, overhead cranes, electricity, chemical and noise exposures and more. This comprehensive resource also addresses helpful personal protective equipment such as hardhats, safety glasses, gloves and hearing protection. Whether you’re in need of a safety overview to share with new employees or an important refresher for plant veterans, this is the tool for you. This video is also available in Spanish.

Basic Safety Administration: Handbook/Safety Officer – This handy resource was written specifically for the new safety officer who has little to no safety training in his or her background. The handbook provides an introduction to key elements of a plant safety program to ensure effective accident prevention strategies.

Mobile Cranes, Third Edition – Developed for operators, riggers, supervisors and other safety personnel who use mobile cranes, this guide includes informative tables, load charts and illustrations to explain crane set up and operating procedures.

Forklift Safety: A Practical Guide to Preventing Injuries – This training manual explains how lift trucks work and addresses driving skill requirements. The guide also addresses types of training, provides inspection and training tips and offers practical case studies and checklists.

Employee Safety Handbook – Available in a practical pocket-size format you can carry around the plant, this little guide offers big tips to assist you in your safety efforts. This handbook is also available in Spanish.

2011 Selected ASTM Standards for Precast Concrete (available in manual or as a PDF on a CD) – NPCA compiles ASTM standards specific to the precast concrete industry into one convenient member resource. The association publishes an updated version annually.

This is just a small sampling of the safety materials available in the association’s bookstore.

The Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) Committee encourages you to make safety a year-round priority at your plant through continued training and education. The end result will be healthy employees and a healthy bottom line for your company!