General Rules at J.V. Manufacturing, Inc.

• No homemade or modified hammers/tools that no longer meet OSHA regulations (e.g. covering holes on a 30psi air nozzle.)
• No horse play. Disciplinary action will be taken.
• Be aware of your surroundings. (e.g. forklift traffic, overhead crane activity, grinding, cutting, welding flashes, etc.)
• Always wear safety glasses and ear plugs in all production areas
• When welding, cutting, or grinding always wear safety glasses and a face shield or welding helmet
• Always wear steel toe boots in production areas. See safety supervisor for toe caps if necessary.
• Notify supervisor of any unsafe conditions or acts by another employee.
• Always notify supervisor/safety coordinator of EVERY ACCIDENT. All accidents will be investigated.
• If in doubt about the safety and health of your work area report it to your supervisor
• Smoking allowed in designated areas only.
• Be aware of hazards caused by inclement weather (e.g. ice on sidewalks, wet or icy steel, etc.)
• Keep work areas neat, clean, and organized
• If you see something on the floor pick it up even if it is not in your area
• Wipe up spills and leaks when they occur
• Empty trash cans when they are full
• Dispose of oily and solvent rags in proper containers
• Never operate any machine until you have been trained and authorized by the company
• Inspect all machines and equipment for safety issues before you operate them
• Never operate a machine that has a guard or any safety device removed, broken or not functioning correctly
• When you see a lock and or a tag on a machine an authorized person is working on the machine and it is not to be started again until that authorized person removes the lock and tag.
• Before starting a machine be sure no one is near the machine that could cause injury to that person
• When operating moving machinery do not wear gloves. They could get caught and pull your hand into the machine
• Do not wear rings or jewelry when operating machines
• Do not wear loose clothing when operating a machine and if you have long hair pull it back and secure it before operating the machine
• Use proper PPE when using machines (safety glasses, face shield, ear plugs, etc.)
• PPE will be provided, but it is your responsibility to wear it
• When handling rough, hot or sharp material wear gloves
• It is your responsibility to read, understand and comply with the company safety manual