HEALTH & SAFETY of PUBLIC & INDUSTRY

                                                      TOOLBOX TALK-GENERAL Desert animals, Reptiles, and Insects 1. There are several types of animals, reptiles     and insects encountered in the desert,     which may be potentially dangerous to human     life. Leave all those creatures alone and     most often it may not pose any threat to you. 2. Do not feed or befriend wild animals such as     dogs or cat. Leaving food out will also     encourage mice and rats. Wild animals are     sometimes infected with rabies or its contact     or biting my transmit infection. 3. Sand Vipers, a poisonous snake, have been     found in Desert work areas. 4. Scorpions are also common in desert as are     spiders and other insects,...

TOOLBOX TALK-GENERAL 1. All workers deployed in desert locations must be informed of the following safety procedures preventive measures. * Ambulance request procedures Permit to Work system Explosive Ordnance Safety Awareness Personal protective Equipment Other safety rules & Regulations pertaining to the assigned work. 2. Before driving in the desert, the vehicle must be inspected and equipment required for travelling in the desert must be obtained. 3. All employees must be prepared for desert weather condition and temperature. The supervisor must inform the employees for desert hazards encountered- during winter (i.e. low temperature, high wind speed, low visibility) and summer. 4. High wind speed and sand storm may result to poor visibility and the exposure may cause eye injuries. It is advisable to drive with extreme cautions using proper eye protection or stop the vehicle and wait inside till t...