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JAC Safety Manual - manmods 14 Here are the fourteenth round of modifications made to the JAC Safety Manual as per the JAC Safety Committee Meeting of 06 March 2002.
Note: There were some modifications made since the 6th March meeting. These appear in green.
Modifications to the front and back covers will appear in the hard copy versions only.
Chapter
Section
 
Table of Contents
- update revision dates 
1
A17e
- correct typo, should be: "carry out"
1
A2j
- remove "below" from last sentence (not necessary)
1
A2l
- 2nd bullet: correct link to Addendum 1 

- 6th bullet: add new form numbers and change note to read: "records of all accidents, OSHA forms 101, 200, 300, 300A, and 301."

1
C4
- change List of Safety Training course frequencies as follows: 
  • 4WD Drivers Training - As scheduled, also available on video 
  • Oxygen Regulator Training - Summit staff every 2 years (remove "other JAC staff every 5 years") 
1
D1
- 1st paragraph: add new text taken from U.S. Department of Labor OSHA "An Overview: Recording Work-related Injuries and Illnesses" 

- 4th paragraph, 1st sentence: add "or Designated Official" after …Head of Administration

1
E1
- 2nd sentence: add "(job assessment)" after …a risk assessment 
1
E2
- add new: 

c. Site Safety Advisor 

Assist supervisor in completing risk assessment. Issues assessment control number to supervisor. 
1
E3
- Guide to Risk Assessment Factors - change risk rating numbers for clarification: 

1st bullet: change from 6-9 HIGH RISK to "greater than 6 HIGH RISK:…" 

2nd bullet: change from 2-4 MEDIUM RISK to "3-4 MEDIUM RISK"

1
F
- 1st paragraph last sentence correct typo to read: …Safety "at" Work Act… 

- 2nd paragraph, first sentence: change Whilst to "While" 

- 2nd paragraph, last sentence: change amongst to "among" 

- 4th paragraph - remove:"and" the written interpretations; ", and more besides," can be found
1
G
- add new sentence: "Operational use of the telescopes also requires certification (see Chapter 10 Section C)
2
A2ai
Employee responsibilities:
- include links: 
i. Is aware of current occupant emergency plans (Section K) and equipment locations (Section J).
2
C3
- last sentence: change to read "Applications for special leave should be addressed to the Human Resource Manager." (not the Administration Officer)
2
D
2nd sentence: "W" in world should be lower case
2
E2
3rd paragraph, last sentence: 

- change from: "See NFPA 10-Portable Fire Extinguishers" to: "NFPA10-Portable Fire Extinguishers has more information on this subject." 

- fix placement: should come before table (not after)

2
E2
- remove section: "Asphyxiation and Injury - To the extent possible, depending on training, all JAC employees are required to render first aid to injured employees." (information inappropriate for this section of the manual)
2
F2b
- 2nd to last sentence: remove …"a" warm water… (grammatical error)
2
I1a
- remove …"Human Resource Manager or in his/her absence the"… (informing the HRM is not required)
2
I2ba
- remove …"Human Resource Manager or in his/her absence the"… (informing the HRM is not required)
2
I3a
- 7th bullet: remove:…"Human Resource Manager or in his/her absence the"… (informing the HRM is not required)
2
K2bi
- remove: ";" after route
2
K3b
- remove: "at all" (grammar)
4
Ab
- add new #1: "1. Inspect equipment before each use." and re-number.
4
C3c
- delete 2nd bullet: "Different arrangements apply in the Central Directorate area." (this no longer applies to JAC's telephone "night-mode" instructions)
4
D3
- add new letter: "o. Flammables shall be stored in approved flammable storage cabinets."
4
E3b
- remove last sentence: "Clean up metal shavings, particularly where they may be tracked into general access areas." (not relevant to general office areas)
4
E3c
- add "s" to accident
4
E3p
- remove 2nd sentence: "Only the quantity needed for use should be in the work place." (not relevant) 

- 3rd sentence remove: "kept and" (not relevant)

4
E3v 
- remove this bullet: "v. Do not place furniture, equipment, or materials in locations that will interfere with air movement around thermostats." (there are no thermostats in the offices)

- re-alphabetize

4
E3w
- now "v" - remove second sentence: "Never attempt to apply any pest control chemical yourself." (does not apply - roach spray is issued) 
4
F5d.iv
- replace "in the first instance approach" with …"contact" the HR Manager
4
K2a.i
Supervisor responsibilities:
- remove "Determines who requires ladder training." (all staff now require this training) 
4
K4e.iii
- correct "a" to "an" 
6
A4
- add to list of Hazardous Substances 
9
G6
- replace text regarding SCUBA diving before going to high altitude with text provided/edited by Paul Hirst/Safety Committee.
11
B4a
- include Safety Advisor's cell phone number: 
895-6624
11
C3
- new bullet:
  • Automated External Defibrillator (AED) (this is owned by MKSS)
    • In entrance way lobby by the water cooler 
- add note: "(this is owned by MKSS)" next to First Aid Kit, Infection Control Kit, First Responder Kit, Emergency Oxygen
11
D2a
Hurricane and Severe Storms - TSS responsibilities:
- add new: "iii. Complies with MKSS evacuation orders."
11
J3a
- remove text in "iv." "v." (redundant)

"iv. Inform JCMT Telescope scheduler or UKIRT Head of Operations - phone numbers are listed in section B of this chapter."

"v. If symptoms persist, proceed to Hilo Hospital Emergency Room"

- re-alphabetize

 
Addendum 1
- remove Sidney Arakaki's name from Authorised Equipment Operators list
 
Addendum 2
- update List of Reviews of Safety Manual Chapters
 
Addendum 3
- remove contents, but keep as place holder with the following note:

"MKSS Emergency Medical Procedure is now located in the red MKSS Emergency Procedures booklet."

 
Addendum 4
 - remove contents, but keep as place holder with the following note:

"EEV (Emergency Evacuation Vehicle) Operation information is now located in the red MKSS Emergency Procedures booklet."

 
Addendum 8
- 3rd bullet under Driving/Vehicle Procedures - add to: No one under the age of 16 "to be transported above HP." (for clarification) 
 
Addendum 9
- replace with latest copy from MKSS (dated December 5, 2001) 
 
Addendum 10
Visiting Instrument Personnel: Safety Questions 

- 1st bullet: replace with "Will you require approved safety shoes?" (for clarification)

- last bullet: correct typo from "you" to "your"

- remove distribution list "xc:…" (not necessary for web version) 

 
Back Cover
- update AJA's phone number 
Contact: JAC webmasters. Updated: Mon Apr 29 10:35:30 HST 2002

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