[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Council
of the Township of Burlington as Sec. 3:2 of the 1975 General Ordinances;
amended 12-22-1994; 11-13-2000. Subsequent amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Streets and sidewalks — See Ch. 520.
A.
Township-supplied uniforms must be worn during working
hours only. Short pants can be worn only with the approval of management
during the warm months.
B.
Safety shoes supplied by Burlington Township shall
be worn during working hours only.
C.
Employees must be trained by qualified personnel,
prior to using any Township power equipment.
D.
Seat belts must be worn at all times.
E.
The Burlington Township Safety Rules and Regulations,
as specifically set forth in a booklet which is on file with the Office
of the Township Clerk, which booklet reflects that the said rules
and regulations, as revised October 17, 2000, are hereby adopted as
work rules within the Public Works Department of the Township of Burlington.
A.
Treatment of the wells with acid.
C.
Working with HTH chlorine.
(1)
Always wear goggles.
(2)
Always wear a filter mask.
(3)
Make sure the room is well ventilated at all times.
(4)
Always work with another person.
(5)
Always have fresh water nearby in case of emergency.
(6)
Do not use around any kind of oil or get anything
in the drum.
(7)
Always make sure the drum is sealed when finished.
A.
Safety equipment for water main breaks, sewer main
breaks or repairs, storm sewer repairs and any holes over four feet
deep. (Note: Prior to any excavation, notify the underground utilities
by calling 1-800-272-1000.)
(1)
Pumps, if needed.
(2)
Shoring the hole, also make sure the hole is the right
size.
(4)
If using a pipe saw in the hole, wear goggles and/or
a face mask at all times.
(5)
Wear coveralls, if you have them.
(6)
During water main and hydrant repairs, make sure there
is a way to shut the water off with the valves in case of an emergency.
(7)
Set cones and "Men Working" signs up on the job site.
(8)
When working on a hydrant, make sure the chains and
all equipment are in good shape and hooked up properly in order to
lift the hydrant out of the hole and return it when done.
(9)
Make sure you have a certified man on the backhoe
when doing the job.
(10)
A meter to check for gases and lack of oxygen.
(11)
Additional lighting for night work.
(12)
Use flagmen, if traffic control is needed.
(13)
If opening needs to be left open overnight, be certain
barricades are properly placed and the opening is secured and covered.
H.
Trash.
(1)
Vests must be worn at all times.
(2)
Workers must ride on the right-hand side of the truck.
(3)
Workers must ride inside the cab when exceeding 10
mph.
(4)
When picking up on main roads, pick up on the right-hand
side of the vehicle. Do not cross the street.
(5)
When packing trash, do not stand directly behind the
vehicle. Always stand off to the right-hand side of the truck.
O.
Snowplowing.
(1)
A flagman must be used behind the loader or backhoe
when clearing any intersection.
(2)
All drivers must be aware of parked vehicles, traffic
and pedestrians.
(3)
When using the sander, the operator must use caution
when near pedestrians.
(4)
Good judgment should be used concerning the speed
of the plow truck. The plow should travel fast enough to move the
snow but not fast enough to create a hazard to traffic or pedestrians.
(5)
If possible, snow should not be piled so high that
it blocks a driver's view at an intersection.
P.
Electrical hazards.
(1)
When making repairs to pumps, mixers, etc., make certain
that the proper breaker is turned off, locked out, and tagged.
(2)
When changing fuses, be sure to use the proper tool
for removal and replacement of the fuse.
(3)
The Township Electrician is the only one qualified
to make wiring changes or to perform any technical electrical repairs.
(Note: If you have any doubts concerning electrical work, contact
the Township Electrician.)
Q.
Woodworking equipment (Sal's Garage).
(1)
No one is permitted to use any of the power equipment
in the woodshop without permission from the maintenance repairer/carpenter
or the general foreman.
(2)
Anyone needing to use the woodshop equipment must
be properly trained on that piece of equipment.
(3)
All safety precautions, such as eye protection and
ear protection, must be used.