stairs. Watch out for throw rugs, which are easy to trip over. Do not let hallways become cluttered with equipment. Stress or exhaustion- Always rotate tasks from one house to the next. Take breaks between houses. Chemical handling and use- The only supplies authorized for use in cleaning are provided by MOLLY MAID. They are not to be handled or used as concentrates, mixed with any other chemicals, and must be handled or used in accordance with instructions on labels and SDS sheets. Material handling- Involves proper execution of body mechanics to bend, lift, push, pull, twist, etc. It also involves size, weight and bulk of object, center of gravity, leverage, repetition, distances objects are moved, injury by dropped object, etc. Material handling, if poorly performed, may lead to back injury. Hand injury- Because the hand performs feats of strength, delicate or precise work, and provides a useful sense of touch, it is susceptible to injuries due to poor selection of tasks, tools and equipment, careless activities, and repetitive motion. Think and look before you reach and touch. Do not reach into wastebaskets or places where sharp, unseen objects may have been placed. Electric Shock- Although the probability of shock is very low, it always poses a serious problem. The only electrified MOLLY MAID equipment you use is the vacuum cleaner. You will also be required to switch lights on and off to facilitate cleaning. Do not use or touch defective equipment, plugs, appliances, lamps, switches, etc., where worn, frayed, or exposed bare wires are present. Do not use extension cords, taps, or splices. Be particularly careful around electrical items being cleaned to avoid contact with water, wet rags, etc. Burns- Occasionally hot surfaces may pose a hazard during cleaning. For example, a hot light bulb that when touched may cause a burn, or when cleaned with a wet rag will shatter. Inadvertently turning on an electric burner may create a possible burn as well. Communicable Diseases- We are constantly exposed to germs and viruses in everyday life as well as the workplace. Such diseases spread in ways that demand attention to personal hygiene, universal precautions, and responsible housecleaning activity. Driver’s Safety- Safe driving practices are key to minimizing injury partnered with motor vehicle operation. The risks and seriousness of automobile accidents cannot be over- emphasized. Substance Abuse- The impairment of any MOLLY MAID employee due to use of controlled substances (alcohol, marijuana, prescription drugs, illegal drugs, etc.) may result in injury to the impaired employee, other employees or third parties. First Aid If you receive a cut or puncture wound always stop what you are doing to care for it immediately. No matter how small it is, you must take time to clean it and treat it. Wash the area with soap and warm water immediately and apply an antiseptic solution and
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