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CAL INC ILLNESS AND INJURY PREVAION PROGRAM <br /> CODE OF SAFE PRACTICES <br /> (Continued) <br /> USE OF TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT <br /> 20. All tools and equipment will be maintained in good condition. <br /> 21. Damaged tools or equipment will be removed from service and tagged 'DEFECTIVE." <br /> 22. Only appropriate tools will be used for the job. <br /> 23. Wrenches will not be altered by the addition of handle-extensions or "cheaters." <br /> 24. Files will be equipped with handles and not used to punch or pry. <br /> 25. A screwdriver will not be used as a chisel. <br /> 26. Wheelbarrows will not be used with handles in an upright position. <br /> 27. Portable electric tools will not be lifted or lowered by means of the power cord. Ropes will <br /> be used. <br /> S28. Electric cords will not be exposed to damage from vehicles. <br /> 29. In locations where the use of a portable power tool is difficult, the tool will be supported by <br /> means of a rope or similar support of adequate strength. <br /> MACHINERY AND VEHICLES <br /> 30. Only authorized persons will operate machinery or equipment. <br /> 31. Loose or frayed clothing, or long hair, dangling ties, finger rings, etc. will not be worn <br /> around moving machinery or other sources of entanglement. <br /> 32. Machinery will not be serviced, repaired, or adjusted while in operation, nor will oiling of <br /> moving parts be attempted, except on equipment that is designed or fitted with safeguards to <br /> protect the person performing the work. <br /> 33. Where appropriate, lock-out procedures will be used. <br /> 34. Workers will not work under vehicles supported by jacks or chain hoists, without protective <br /> blocking that will prevent injury if jacks or hoists should fail. <br /> • 35. Air hoses will not be disconnected at compressors until the hose line has been bled. <br /> 36. All excavations will be visually inspected before backfilling, to ensure that it is safe to <br />