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C. Areas Used by Personnel - Empty bottles, containers, and papers should not be allowed to
accumulate where lunches are eaten on the job site. Trash disposal cans should be provided.
D. Oil and Grease - Spills of oil, grease, or other liquid should be removed immediately or sprinkled
with sand or an oil absorbing compound.
E. Disposal of Waste - An effective means of preventing litter is the provision of suitable receptacles
for waste, scrap, etc. should be stored in a safe place, such as a covered metal container, and
disposed of regularly.
F. Protruding Nails - Protruding nails should either be removed or bent over. This should be done
as this hazard develops. Cleaned lumber should be stacked in orderly piles. Workers performing
this task should wear heavy gloves and puncture proof insoles.
G. Lighting - Adequate lighting should be provided in or around all work areas passageways, stairs,
ladders, and other areas used by personnel.
H. Defective Equipment - All equipment, especially electric cords and plugs, should be checked and
defects reported.
I. Tripping Hazards - Loose floor covering, stair treads, etc., should be examined and repaired
immediately.

C. SAFETY INSPECTIONS

Section 1100.201 Safety Inspections

Department Directors shall require the department safety officer to make monthly safety inspections of
the work activities and facilities. The purpose of the safety officer's safety inspection is to identify,
eliminate, or control physical hazards (in the work place) and unsafe work practices by the employee.
The following form is provided for reporting results of safety inspections. A copy of the inspection report
will be forwarded to Risk Management and reviewed for appropriate action by the Safety Officer, Risk
Management.

Section 1100.202 Inspections

A. All safety officers shall make monthly inspections of the work activities, buildings, and premises.
The Building Service Director will assume the responsibility of the monthly safety inspection of
the Municipal building, Annex and Law Enforcement Center. Attention will be directed to -
1. Work practices;
2. Housekeeping and general physical conditions;
3. Waste collection and disposal;
4. Fixed and mobile equipment;
5. Storage of flammable liquids or gases;
6. Use and storage of supplies or equipment;
7. Firefighting equipment.

D. LOSS PREVENTION

Section 1100.301 Loss Prevention Purpose

The purpose of this section is to provide policy and guidance on the prevention of loss of equipment and
supplies by - theft, negligence misappropriation, willful destruction, or lost equipment.

Section 1100.302 Loss Prevention Policy

Each employee of Augusta, Georgia has a direct responsibility to safeguard equipment and supplies

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