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0 • 0 • <br />DIDbe handled safely Most fuel gases and vapors are heavier than air and may accumulate in low <br />lying areas under certain conditions <br />Based on the preceding information, a "Hot Work Permit" will X will not be required on <br />this project Instrumentation/Action Level guidelines as specified in Table 3 must be followed <br />5 5 3 Physical Hazards <br />Physical hazards such as slips, trips, and falls may occur Workers must walk cautiously at a site <br />to avoid tripping, especially when uneven terram is present Falls are more serious when they <br />occur from heights Extra precautions must be taken if guardrails or railings are absent Ladders <br />used for access to a high place should be securely lashed or otherwise fastened at the top to <br />prevent sliding and the feet must be on a firm and level base Workers can be struck by vehicles <br />used at a site While driving in reverse, the operator usually has a more limited field of view than <br />while driving forward and must observe extra caution Such vehicles must be equipped with a <br />backup alarm to warn workers that the vehicles are moving in reverse <br />Material Handling Accidents in manual handling of materials are primarily the result of unsafe <br />working habits ---improper lifting, carrying too heavy a load, incorrect gripping, or failing to wear <br />personal protective equipment These may be avoided by testing the weight of an object before <br />. attempting to lift and carry it If it is too heavy, get help, and of possible, use mechanical lifting <br />aids <br />The proper method for lifting is <br />• Get a good footing <br />• Place feet about shoulder width apart <br />• Bend knees to pick up load, Never bend <br />from waist <br />• Keep back straight <br />• Get a firm. hold Grasp opposite corners of <br />the load, if possible <br />5 5 4 Biological Hazards <br />• Keep the back as upright as possible <br />• Lift gradually by straightening the legs -- <br />don't jerk the load <br />• Keep the weight as close to the body as <br />possible <br />• When changing directions, turn the entire <br />body, including the feet <br />• Don't twist the body <br />Biological hazards may include venomous snakes, insects, animals (rabid) and allergenic plants <br />Information on biological hazards is available in the PSC Health & Safety Manual <br />5 5 5 Electrical Hazards <br />Site Health and Safety Plan 5 <br />Earthgrams/Sto&ton, COL -99-01 l <br />Stockton, CA <br />May IS's, 1999 <br />