--- title: Construction Safety- Safe Practices 1 - CCS Construction Staffing description: "Fire safety and combustible materials: Keep oily rags away from oxygen to avoid spontaneous combustion. Always light torch with a “torch lighter.” Never use a match or cigarette and never in a keg or drum. Open compressed gas cylinders slowly to avoid valve damage. 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Do not wear oil-soaked clothing.   **Elevated work and ladder safety:** - When climbing a ladder, face the ladder and use both hands. Use hand line or material hoist to lift loads. - Use only sturdy ladders on firm base. Where possible, angle out the base at one-fourth of the ladder’s working length. Keep the working area clear of debris. - Have ladder reach at least three feet above landing for easy access. Tie off ladder at top (secure bottom and brace long ladders). - Use scaffold if solid footing or safe ladder access is not possible. - Platform planks should overlap supports not less than six inches nor more than twelve inches and be secured from shifting.   **Electrical safety:** - Consider all wires “live/Hot” until checked and locked out. Keep safe distance from “live/Hot” electricity. - Have electrical power tools or equipment properly grounded. - Do not use electrical power tools or equipment while standing in water. All electrical power tools and extension cords should have rubber insulation. Damaged cords should be replaced not repaired. - Only qualified personnel should make electrical repairs or installations. Do not use metal ladders and hats near high-powered electricity.   **Maintain a safe work area at all times:** - Properly place cords, leads, hoses, etc., to avoid tripping hazards and unnecessary damage. - While carrying a load, check for clear path. - Oil, grease, and water spills must be cleaned up right away. Delay can cause accidents. - Keep loose materials off stairs, walkways, ramps, platforms, etc. - Remove or clinch nails in old lumber. 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