Safety Work Procedure
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STEP
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PROCEDURE
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PIC
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POTENTIAL INJURIES
Employees
must beaware of potential injuries that can occur when manually moving materials.
Manual handling of heavy and bulky objects is
major contributing factors to injuries.
§ Strains and sprains from lifting loads improperly or from carrying
loads
that are either
too large or too heavy,
§ Fractures and bruises
caused by being struck
by materials or by being caught
in pinch points,
and
§ Cuts and bruises caused by falling materials
that have been improperly stored or by incorrectly cutting
ties or other securing
devices.
Bending, followed by twisting and turning,
are the more common movements that caused back
injuries.
Other hazards
include falling objects, improperly stacked materials, and various types of equipment.
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Driller -Operator – Supervisor – Crew
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PREPARATION
Applying general safety
principles—such as proper work
practices, equipment,
and controls—can help reduce workplace accidents involving
the moving, handling,
and storing of materials.
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Briefing team for work
plan
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Streching exercise
before starting work
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Size up the load and check overall conditions
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Check route for clearances and obstacles
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Use a handcart or dolly, etc. when possible
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Break down large and heavy loads
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Know your limits
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Seek/Ask for help
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2. Operational Procedure
When moving materials manually, attach handles or holders to loads
if possible. In addition, always wear
appropriate personal
protective equipment and use proper
lifting techniques. To prevent injury from oversize loads, seek help in the following:
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When a load is so bulky that employees cannot
properly grasp or lift it,
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When employees
cannot see around or over a load, or
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When employees
cannot safely handle a load.
2.1. Manual Handling
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Get
as close to the load as possible
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Bend
your knees, keep back straight, stomach muscles tight
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Let
your legs do the lifting – not your back
2.2. Carrying the load
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Hold
the load close so you can see over it
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Keep
the load balanced
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Avoid
twisting the body while carrying the load
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Watch
out for pinch points – doorways, etc.
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Face
the way you will be moving
2.3. If you must lift
or lower from a high place:
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Stand
on a platform instead of a ladder
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Lift
the load in smaller pieces if possible
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Push
the load to see how heavy and stable it is
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Slide
the load as close to yourself as possible before lifting up or down. Get help
when needed to avoid an injury
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To
lower, bend the knees. DON’T STOOP
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To
deposit the load on a bench or shelf, place it on the edge & push it into
position