[Audio] Welcome to Origis Services. Please do not forget to sign the visitor log after completion of this site-specific orientation..
[Audio] The purpose of this orientation is to provide a clear understanding of the environmental, health & safety ( EHS) guidelines in effect at all Origis Services Sites. This Site-Specific Safety Orientation is to be reviewed as soon as possible after the initial arrival on the site. An Origis Services representative will assist new hires, contracted personnel and visitors in answering any questions that may arise with regards to issues covered in this orientation . All new hires, contracted personnel and visitors are required to meet with an Origis Services assigned representative to discuss any specific safety and environmental issues relevant to their tasks. All new hires, contracted personnel and visitors must complete, sign, and return the Acknowledgement of Completion to the Origis Services representative conducting the orientation training..
[Audio] A message from our leadership: Origis Services has a commitment to Safety. We want every person that enters an Origis-operated site to go home in the same condition that they enter. To accomplish this, we have established a Safety Mindset for our employees and guest personnel. We expect everyone to follow the rules laid out inside of this Visitor Brief. Ensure that you are aware of where you are going, what you are doing, and what to do if the unexpected occurs..
[Audio] Origis Services delivers the promise of clean energy with operations and maintenance ( O&M) and asset management services for solar and energy storage across North America. Our Commitment Build competence in our workforce through training and development of employees. Champion safe, healthy and secure work conditions for employees and contractors. Maintain a global Health and Safety Management System designed to continuously improve our performance and actively manage risk in our business. Comply with applicable legal, regulatory, industry, and corporate requirements. Communicate openly with all stakeholders on relevant Health, Safety and Environment issues..
[Audio] Let's get started with our General Requirements: Visitors must sign in/sign out and be always escorted while on- site. Once a visitor, new hire or contracted personnel has completed the Site-Specific Orientation, they will be provided a hard hat sticker indicating the completion of the site-specific orientation. Note: The content of the Site-Specific Orientation shall be reviewed annually, and the sticker updated accordingly. Please exhibit respect to others on and off the site Follow the Buddy System. Task are not allowed to be performed alone unless there is written approval from the supervisor This site is 'CLEAN AS YOU GO". Do not litter, please dispose of trash or waste appropriately. A clean site helps maintain a safe site not only to Origis personnel but to visitors and contractors. Floors and walkways should be cleared of obstructions and kept dry in order to prevent slips, trips and falls. Covers and/or guardrails must be used to protect employees from the hazards of open pits, tanks, vats, ditches, etc. Smoking is prohibited on-site No alcohol, drugs or firearms Personal Protective Equipment shall be worn when and where required Report any accidents, injuries, or illnesses immediately Slips, Trips, & Falls - To minimize injury, be aware of your surroundings and changes in terrain..
[Audio] Photography of Origis Services sites and equipment shall be permitted only with the approval of Origis Services site management. In cases where such approval is given, every reasonable effort shall be made to confine such photography to equipment and facilities as deemed necessary. Any photographs containing site employees must be specifically approved by site management and may not be published without the consent of the employee. In all cases the publication or distribution of any photograph taken on site or the use of any such photograph in any promotional or advertising material or medium is strictly prohibited without the express prior written authorization of Origis Services..
[Audio] The Maplewood project is located on 1272 N. FM1901, McCamey, TX 79752 in Pecos County, Texas. Comprised of two sites and will have a capacity of 327 MWdc / 250 MWac. Together the two plants are expected to generate enough clean energy to power about 62,000 Texan homes..
[Audio] Incidents can happen. Please take a picture of our emergency contact information. This will assure that you have all pertinent contacts readily available in case of an emergency. You can also ask the on-site team to print out a copy for you..
[Audio] Emergency Response: If emergency services are needed, first call 9- 1-1 and then the Site Lead. Contact the local fire department for fires and injuries immediately. Report ALL incidents ( first-aid, injury, near miss, property damage, & spills). Do not move injured individual in an accident unless necessary to save their life. Do not move any equipment in an accident unless necessary. If an emergency is declared, please proceed to the MUSTER POINT..
[Audio] PLAN AHEAD – Be familiar with the locations of our muster points, fire extinguishers and first aid supplies while on our site. Follow the directive of our on-site team..
[Audio] The nearest hospital is located just a few miles away. Again, please take a picture. or ask the on-site team to print out a copy for you..
[Audio] Just like the hospital, the nearest urgent care is nearby..
[Audio] Here are the rules and procedures while driving on site: Seat belts are required to be worn in all vehicles Speed limit on the main access road is 15 miles per hour – 10 mph in the arrays Do not drive between array table rows – walk in and out only Remain clear of flooded areas Wildlife always has the Right of Way.
[Audio] IF YOU SEE IT – YOU OWN IT! Whether at work or at the work site, safety is not just about taking precautions, but also about taking responsibility. If you come across an unsafe situation, or a potentially unsafe situation, take responsibility for getting it corrected. Speak up when you see something that you believe is unsafe or could lead to an adverse incident. Only conduct work you have been trained or are qualified to do. If it is unsafe to do something on your own, keep others out of the unsafe zone, and contact your supervisor and Environmental, Health & Safety representative Remember, everyone has the right and responsibly to STOP or PAUSE work at any time!.
[Audio] Prior to starting a task, a Job Hazard Analysis must be completed. These JSA's will help to identify task steps, hazards, and hazard mitigation. Additionally, the JSA will contain pertinent information and should be updated throughout the shift as conditions change. Everyone on site shall review the JSA and sign it. JSA's are a living document and should be reviewed regularly..
[Audio] Please follow our general PPE requirements while on site : Class II Hard Hats ANZI 87.1 Safety Glasses Long /Short sleeve 100% Cotton Work Shirt Jeans / Work Trousers Safety Toed Shoes/ Boots Snake Guards (if Field Work) In addition: FR2 Rated Shirts, Jeans / Work Trousers Composite toe boots Class II Hard Hat ANZI 87.1 Safety Glasses Class 0 gloves with liner Snake Guards Are required if working on or near electrical equipment..
[Audio] Did you know that about 5 workers are electrocuted weekly in the United States? Origis Services requires that only qualified electricians work on electrical circuits. Industrial heavy weight cords with proper grounds are to be used at all times. 100% Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter ( GFCI) Protection is required on extension cords. Inspect all cords before use. Damaged items must be repaired or removed from the site immediately. CAUTION: All electrical and mechanical systems are to be ALWAYS considered LIVE!.
[Audio] An electrical shock is received when electrical current passes through the body. It takes very little electricity to cause harm. DO NOT approach live / energized equipment without authorization and appropriate PPE. You will get an electrical shock if a part of your body completes an electrical circuit by: Touching a live wire and an electrical ground Static pressure build up within your body Touch something with a different pressure ( example: Metal, wood, person).
[Audio] Prior to using tools, inspect them for damage and defects. Never remove guards or disable safety devices. Do not leave power tools plugged in when not in use or while adjusting. Use double-insulated power tools or ensure the power tools are grounded. Keep the workspace area clean to prevent slips/ trips/ falls. Store the tools in a safe manner to protect the tools and personnel in the area. Secure tools so they cannot be accidentally bumped, started, or fall. Keep others a safe distance away. Use tools for their intended purpose. Wear appropriate PPE..
[Audio] Employees and contracted personnel shall be trained on ladder safety and use. No aluminum or painted wood ladders are permitted at any Origis Services sites. Inspect all ladders before each use. Remove damaged ladders from the jobsite. Use the 3- points of contact rule when climbing and descending a ladder. Always face forward on a ladder when climbing, descending, and doing work. Never use an A-frame step ladder as a straight ladder. Exception: If the step-ladder is designed to be both a step ladder and straight ladder, then it may be used. Never use the top three (3) steps of an extension ladder or the top two ( 2) of an A-frame ladder. Never store or leave materials or tools unattended on the steps of a ladder..
[Audio] You have the Right to Know about the chemicals used on site. Review the SDS's for proper storage, handling, disposal and First Aid. In addition; follow these 8 steps: Store away from combustibles. Store in appropriate containers (e.g., DOT-Approved metal safety cans). Store portable containers at least 20 feet away from a building. A fire extinguisher must be within 50 feet but not directly next to the fuel source. Use a flammables safety cabinet, when possible. Limit quantities. Ensure fire apparatus have at least 12 feet access to the area near the chemicals. Follow spill prevention practices. Clean up any spills immediately..
[Audio] Fire Extinguishers must have current inspections (tagged and/or marked on equipment inspections), must be located within appropriate distance of the hazard (within 50' for Class B fires and within 75' for Class A fires) and must be accessible. They must be provided in company trucks, on all heavy equipment, in utility vehicles ( ATVs, UTVs), and any vehicles carrying fuel transfer tanks. Do not forget to check if you have the right fire extinguisher for the fire that potentially needs to be extinguished. Lastly, do not use a fire extinguisher on Origis Services sites unless you have been trained in their uses. And remember; Pull, Aim, Squeeze and Sweep..
[Audio] Battery Energy Storage Systems are often referred to as BESS. Please take extra precautions when working on around BESS: Lithium-Ion Batteries – Avoid contact with any leaked electrolyte or gas. Leaked electrolyte and gas are flammable and corrosive/irritating to skin, eyes, and throat. No harmful chemical exposure should occur unless the battery units are subjected to mechanical, thermal, or electrical abuse. Do NOT short-circuit, puncture, crush, impact, immerse, or expose the battery units to temperatures outside their range. Do NOT touch the high-voltage locations on the battery racks or high-voltage cables. Only qualified personnel are permitted to work on this system. Do NOT install any module that has been or may have been mechanically compromised (dropped, deformed, impacted, cut, punctured, penetrated). Notify the Fire Department immediately if a fire is suspected, if venting gas or smoke is noticeable, if the heat system alarm sounds, or if the fire suppression system discharges..
[Audio] Origis utilizes multiple applications for weather alerts including weather bug, NOAA Radar Pro, and Storm Tracker. Each site finds what works best for the local environment. The Origis field team will review all possible weather situations with contractors when they arrive and ensure it is safe to proceed. Lightning strikes are monitored within a 30-mile radius around the site. If lightning strikes within 10 miles of the site, and moving toward the site, work will stop at 5 miles (stand-down) until weather has cleared the area. Origis Site Management will advise on stand downs & issue an "all clear" message when it is safe to resume working via communication listed below. The phone number that contractors provide upon check in will be the number that Origis personnel uses in "stand downs" or "all clear" notifications. Origis personnel can also provide walkie talkies to contractors for emergency notifications..
[Audio] Storms and severe weather are monitored closely by the Remote Operation Center ( ROC) as well as our Site Team utilizing appropriate weather applications. Origis utilizes multiple applications for weather alerts including weather bug, NOAA Radar Pro, Weather Sentry, and Storm Tracker. Each site finds what works best for the local environment. Origis field team and ROC review weather patterns over a course of several days, if there is any potential weather warnings, Origis Site Management will notify visitors and contractors to not come on-site. The Origis field team reviews all possible weather situations with contractors when they arrive and ensure it is safe to proceed. If a warning is issued, the Site Lead will initiate plant evacuation. Please refer to our Emergency Response Plan or Hurricane and Severe Storm Plan for further overview. Storms are unpredictable, if you find yourself with no shelter remember the safest place is by lying face down in the lowest spot possible such as a ditch or ravine. The phone number that contractors provide upon check in will be the number that Origis personnel uses in "stand downs" or "all clear" notifications. Origis personnel will also provide walkie talkies to contractors for emergency notifications..
[Audio] Beat the heat. Please ensure that you follow the protocols reference in the images to ensure that stay hydrated and safe on- site. If you are suffering any of the symptoms referenced, please seek medical attention and call 9- 1-1..
[Audio] Stay warm. Limiting exposure to cold is key in the prevention of cold stress. It is especially dangerous as temperatures lower and wind speed picks up. Here are some tips to mitigate cold whether symptoms: Avoid being outside during the coldest part of the day Dress in layers Wear a hat, scarf and gloves Wear waterproof, insulated boots Get out of wet clothes as soon a possible Stay hydrated..
[Audio] Be Aware of Wildlife On-Site Ticks: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC), the bloodsuckers are most active between April and October and peak in the summer. Wear long pants and long sleeves as weather permits., wear repellents that are EPA approved and check your body daily for ticks. Snakes: A few simple things can help prevent you from being bitten by a venomous snake. Be alert. Snakes are naturally camouflaged and blend into their surroundings. Watch where you place your hands and feet. Wear heavy leather work gloves and leather boots or snake/ brush chaps, depending upon your activity. Leave snakes alone and they will leave you alone. Snakes are just as afraid of humans as humans may be of snakes. If given a chance, they will move away from human activity. Snakes are not naturally aggressive and will not " attack" unsuspecting humans. They will defend themselves by biting only if they are cornered or feel threatened..
[Audio] Thank you for taking the time to learn about our site-specific requirements. Please make sure that you receive a sticker indicating your completion of the orientation. And don't forget to sign out prior to leaving the site..