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NRMCA Safety Series

 

The NRMCA Safety Series is designed to cover the major injury reduction programs for the ready mixed concrete industry. The NRMCA Safety Series is written by ready mixed concrete safety professionals for RMC professionals. The modules are specific to the RMC industry, which allows for faster learning. All safety and operations personnel should have a copy on their desk for quick and handy reference along with have training materials ready to go.

 

The ready mixed concrete industry involves a myriad of locations with operations sometimes spanning several states. This large geographic area presents unique training challenges. Most modules are about 45 minutes in length and come with a prepared PowerPoint presentation as well as student training materials. All modules have a complete set of notes to help the instructor cover the topic.

 

 

Item #2PSS1 – Cement Burn Prevention Program
  This training program and kit provides the ready mixed concrete producer with tools that can be used to communicate the cement burn hazard to employees and customers. Kit includes: truck decals, poster (with photographs), sample warning language, summary of tort issues surrounding cement burns, sample material safety data sheet, sample delivery ticket (which can be modified for your needs). A new module for management and legal counsel covering successful strategies for communicating to customers about the potential for cement burns.
 
Item #2PSS2 – Backing Accident Prevention Program
  This CD-based PowerPoint presentation and instructor notes illustrates the causes of Truck Mixer backing accidents and the measures to take to prevent them. The kit also comes with training documentation forms, backing accident investigation form, standard truck mixer backing hand and arm signals (English and Spanish) and also handy reference cards that can be given to contractors at construction sites that assist in backing truck mixers.
 
Item #2PSS3 – Mixer Drum Cleaning Program
  This CD-based PowerPoint presentation and instructor notes illustrate the dangers involved in cleaning mixer drums of hardened concrete. Lockout/Tagout of the mixer drum is discussed along with a sample mixer drum Lockout/Tagout procedure. The duties of the entrant, attendant and entry supervisor along with the rescue personnel responsibilities in mixer drum confined space operations. Finally, a quiz and training documentation form is enclosed to help keep track of personnel training.
 
Item #2PSS4 – Lockout / Tagout / Tryout Program
  This CD-based PowerPoint presentation and instructor notes illustrate the details of a companies' Lockout/Tagout/Tryout program. The sources of hazardous energy at a ready mixed concrete facility are discussed. Lockout/Tagout (LO/TO) of the mixer drum is discussed along with a sample mixer drum LO/TO procedure. Sample equipment-specific LO/TO forms are enclosed along with a sample LO/TO logbook and a LO/TO plan. Finally, a quiz and training documentation form is enclosed to help keep track of personnel training.
 
Item #2PSS5 – Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Program
  This CD-based PowerPoint presentation and instructor notes is broken down into a train-the-trainer overall program and then 4 separate PPE modules for ease of training RMC personnel. A sample PPE assessment and welding shade guide is also enclosed. Finally, a quiz for every section and training documentation form is enclosed to help keep track of personnel training.
 
Item #2PSS6 – Plant Safety Checklist
  The plant safety checklist is designed for a company to self-evaluate facilities per the OSHA standards and take proactive measures to ensure compliance to occupational safety and health regulations There are 14 sections covering the areas of a ready mixed concrete facility along with the maintenance shop and other supporting structures (offices). An optional scoring system can be used to help prioritize corrective actions. 36 pages.  Included Free: An updated, 900+-page General Industry Code of Federal Regulations for easy identification of pertinent CFR passages.
 
Item #2PSS7 – Front-End Loader Safety Program
  This CD-based PowerPoint presentation and instructor notes is designed to teach employees how to safely operate a front-end loader. Pre/Post-shift inspections and a front-end loader training checklist is also included. Finally, a quiz and training documentation form is enclosed to help keep track of personnel training.
 
Item #2PSS8 – Rollover Prevention Program
  The NRMCA Rollover Prevention Program CD consists of a 55 slide PowerPoint presentation with instructor notes. The program’s goal is to eliminate rollovers in the ready mixed concrete industry by illustrating causes and preventive measures a concrete delivery professional can take. Actual rollover incidents occurring on highway ramps, rural roads, job sites, extreme weather conditions, intersections and more are investigated, using cause and effect analysis. The instructor will be able to lead participants in methods used to avoid future rollovers. The presentation also summarizes a study, which for the first time, assigns actual speed parameters associated with ready mix truck rollovers.
 
Item #2PSS9 – Accident / Incident Investigation Program
  This CD-based PowerPoint presentation and instructor notes is designed to teach employees the importance of investigating the root causes of accident and incidents. Causal factors along with the steps for conducting a thorough accident or incident investigation are also covered. Drug/alcohol testing along with witness interview skills is discussed along with the documentation needed for potential litigation. Finally, a training documentation form is enclosed to help keep track of personnel training.
 
Item #2PSS10 – Respiratory Protection Program
  This CD-based PowerPoint presentation and instructor notes is designed to teach employees the importance of respiratory protection along with the necessary steps to implement an effective Respiratory Protection Program. A respiratory protection inspection checklist and the OSHA Medical Questionnaire is also included. Finally, a quiz and training documentation form is enclosed to help keep track of personnel training.
 
Item #2PSS11 – Hearing Conservation Program
  This CD-based PowerPoint presentation and instructor notes is designed to teach employees the importance of hearing conservation. Important topics such as what is a decibel and typical high noise areas of a ready mixed concrete plant. Noise monitoring along with audiometric testing along with hearing protector selector is discussed. There is extensive discussion about strategies to reduce noise at a ready mixed concrete plant. Finally, a quiz and training documentation form is enclosed to help keep track of personnel training.
 
Item #2PSS12 – Three Points of Contact
  This is a CD-based presentation on 3-Points of Contact is a concept where at least 3 points of the mixers body (one foot and two hands or two hands and one foot) are in contact with the vehicle at all times. This presentation describes the "3-points of contact" rule for mounting and dismounting vehicles. Mixer drivers have an increased likelihood of slips and trips off ladders due to the increased frequency of mounting and dismounting vehicles. There are two short video clips from an NRMCA member of techniques of employing the 3-points of contact. At the end of the presentation, the instructor demonstrates the technique to the students and students break up into teams of two as one student will be the climber and the other is the observer.
 
Item #2PSS13 – Safety Around Concrete Pumps
  This CD-based PowerPoint presentation and instructor notes is designed to teach employees the importance of safety around concrete pumps. The very nature of a concrete pump job indicates that the concrete is needed where a ready mixed truck cannot deliver. Electrical hazards through power lines are a major safety issue with concrete pumps along with the high pressures that modern concrete pumps use. Finally, a quiz and training documentation form is enclosed to help keep track of personnel training.
 
Item #2PSS14 – Lifting and Chute Handling Safety
  This CD-based PowerPoint presentation and instructor notes is designed to teach employees the importance of lifting and chute handling. Sprains and strains are a potential injury that ready mixed drivers must avoid. A pinch point hazard is also created when attaching extension chutes that can injure the hands and fingers. Two instructor led hands-on exercises are included to help the ready mixed driver learn the proper lifting techniques and at the same time, properly adding and removing extension chutes. Finally, a quiz and training documentation form is enclosed to help keep track of personnel training.
 
Item #2PSS15 – Railroad Crossing Safety
  This CD-based PowerPoint presentation and instructor notes is designed to teach employees the importance of railroad crossing safety. There are approximately 227,000 railroad crossings in the US and every year about 2,000 people die or are injured while crossing railroad tracks. Railroad crossing signs, passive and active warning devices and the 7-steps to railroad crossing safety are discussed. A case study is presented where a mixer truck was struck by a train. Finally, a quiz and training documentation form is enclosed to help keep track of personnel training.
 
Item #2PSS16 – Highway Safety for Ready Mixed Concrete Drivers
  This CD-based PowerPoint presentation and instructor notes is designed to teach mixer drivers the importance of safety in highway work zones. These work zones are especially challenging as motorists encounter a different traffic pattern along with assorted lights and cones as well as flagmen directing traffic. The new OSHA highway work zone letter of interpretation is covered along with the three classes of reflective attire (safety vest) available. Finally, a quiz and training documentation form is enclosed to help keep track of personnel training.
 
Item #2PSS17 – Power Line Safety for Ready Mixed Concrete Drivers
  This CD-based PowerPoint presentation and instructor notes are designed to teach mixer drivers the importance of power line safety. Mixers are big and powerful trucks. Mixers have run over electrical transfer boxes as well as pulled down power lines from temporary power run to new and re-developed job sites. Safe distances to keep away from power lines are covered as well as what to do if a mixer is in contact with power lines. Finally, a quiz and training documentation form are enclosed to help keep track of personnel training.
 
Item #2PSS18 – Night Pour Safety
  This CD-based PowerPoint presentation and instructor notes are designed to teach employees the importance of hazard recognition when it comes to night pours. Job sites are potentially difficult to deliver too in the day, let alone night. Slips, trips and falls as well as temporary lighting are covered. Excavations are more difficult to detect at night and special emphasis is placed on the "1 to 1 Rule." Finally, a quiz and training documentation form is enclosed to help keep track of personnel training.
 
Item #2PSS19 – Welding Safety for the Ready Mixed Concrete Industry
  This CD-based PowerPoint presentation and instructor notes is designed to teach welding safety. Topics include personal protective equipment (PPE), hot work permits, fire watch duties and portable fire extinguisher use. Finally, a quiz and training documentation form is enclosed to help keep track of personnel training.
 
Item #2PSS20 – Emergency Plans for the Ready Mixed Concrete Industry
  This CD-based PowerPoint presentation and instructor notes are designed to explain the OSHA mandated plans of Emergency Action and Fire Prevention. Additionally, a Vehicle Recovery Plan is covered to help companies quickly and effectively deal with getting a vehicle recovered from an accident or just break down. Finally, a quiz and training documentation form is enclosed to help keep track of personnel training.
 
Item #2PSS21 – Repair Shop Safety for the Ready Mixed Concrete Industry
  This CD-based PowerPoint presentation and instructor notes are designed to explain the safety issues with repair shops. Repair shops have unique challenges with repairing vehicles. Often the mechanic must get into difficult to reach places using hand and power tools. The safe storage of repair shop solvents and lubricants will also be covered. Finally, a quiz and training documentation form is enclosed to help keep track of personnel training.

 


 

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