Static field route #12

What do I do when working above ceiling without checking hidden hazards?

Field Basics, Safety & AccessFoundation safety starter — site rules and training still control

Before reaching above ceiling, stop and check for hidden hazards: live electrical, sharp grid, sprinkler, low-voltage, insulation, and abandoned materials.

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Field checklist

Open tiles carefully.
Use a light and look before reaching.
Identify electrical/data/fire-sprinkler/pipe hazards.
Watch for sharp metal and debris.
Ask before moving anything you do not recognize.

Ask foreman

What hazards or systems are above this ceiling before I work in there?

Do not

Do not blindly reach, drill, pull, or step above ceiling.

Why it matters

Above-ceiling spaces hide hazards that are not obvious from the room below.

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