8.6 Lifting & Handling

Safety procedure:

 Carry small loads close to your body, below chest level so you can see over or around you.

 Close cabinets, drawers, and doors as soon as you finish your work.

 Adjust your pace while walking, and do not run.

 Slow down and take small, careful steps if the surface is rough, cluttered, slippery or at an angle.

If you fall:

 Do not move if you think you have hurt yourself and call for help immediately.

Housekeeping:

 Watch out for slip and trip hazards in your work area and wherever you walk.

 Immediately correct any hazard that might cause a fall and report it to your Line Manager.

 Clean up spills immediately.

 Take extra care whenever you see a wet floor sign.

 Keep walkways clear of boxes and extension cords.

 Immediately move anything that is stored near stairways and report the hazard to your Line Manager.

 Notify your Line Manager if there is nowhere to store new materials properly.

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