In-Field Safety: Preparing for the Unexpected

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1 In-Field Safety: Preparing for the Unexpected Presented by: Russell Moody Code Enforcement, Colquitt County Why Should We Be Safe

2 Safety Starts at Home Safety Starts At Home With Rest With Diet and Exercise The Clothing you Wear And the Vehicle you Drive Make a Choice A Salad or a Burger Fruit or Cake 64oz of Water Daily Diet and Exercise

3 How do I Lose Weight Eat the same; Exercise the same; and continue to gain weight or maintain your current weight Eat Less; Exercise the same; and you will lose a little. Eat the Same; Exercise more; and you will lose a little Eat less; Exercise More; and you will LOSE weight. It Pays to Exercise Before After Rest Find a way to rest your body and mind Find a Hobby that takes you away from work

4 Plan for the Unexpected As code enforcement officers, we face many different situations everyday. These situations can range from the common everyday building inspection To the surprise find of a meth lab during a property inspection for inoperative automobiles

5 In this section, we will discuss how to be prepared for the situations we face. Zoning Officers: How many doors do you knock on each day that you have never been to?

6 Zoning Officers How often do you think about what is on the other side of that door? What Dangers Are Present? What Dangers Are Present?

7 What Dangers Are Present? What Dangers Are Present? What Dangers Are Present?

8 What Dangers Are Present? E&S Officers: How often do you consider if the machine operator can see you on the construction site? E&S Officers: Let the job site superintendent know that you will be on site Wear Bright colored vest Make eye contact with the operator

9 E&S Officers: Let your supervisors know where you are when you are out of your vehicle on inspections? What dangers are present? When Inspecting Silt Fence or other Aspects of an Active Construction Site Snakes or other animals Uneven terrain Streams Heavy equipment Building Inspectors: How many times do you look at the board that you are walking on to check for nails or other hazards?

10 Building Inspectors: Things to consider The air quality on the construction site Exposed wires Attic spaces in the summer Large openings in the floor not marked What Could Be Wrong Here?

11 What can be done when you don t carry a weapon to prepare for dangers on the job? Wear clothing that identifies you as a Code Enforcement Officer. Check with your Sherriff s Office or Police Department to find out if they have been called to the location that you are going to. If needed, request that an officer be present at the time of inspection. Don t be afraid to ask for help. This could save your life. If you have not had a Meth Lab Identification Course, take one as soon as possible. Trust your instincts, if something doesn t seem right, it s probably not. Look before you step. Be aware of potential hazards on the job site. Stay hydrated, no matter what season. Make eye contact with machine operators. Let somebody know where you plan on going that day. Make sure your electronics are charged and will last all day. Proper Clothing For the Job: Dress appropriately for the weather: Warm weather lightweight clothing Cool weather Warm, layered clothing Always be prepared for wet weather no matter what season Wear proper shoes for the situation: Industrial sites Steel toed shoes/boots Rugged/Wet Terrain Waterproof boot with a lugged sole Residential buildings Comfortable shoes with good soles

12 Safety Wear Bright Colored Vests Hard Hats Steel Toed Shoes/Boots Safety Glasses Snake Chaps/Gaiters Maintaining Your Vehicle See that your vehicle is serviced routinely: i.e. Oil changes, Brakes, Tires, Lights, Drivetrain. Daily Checklist for Code Enforcement vehicles: Driving lights Headlights, Parking Lights, Brake Lights, Turning Lamps, and Hazard Lamps Horn Brakes Tires Wipers Fluids Emergency Equipment- Emergency Radio, Emergency Lights, Siren, Fire Extinguishers, First Aid Kit

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14 Call Before You Dig Ask if the contractor has called Why?

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