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Hazard Control(s): % r, • Safe Lifting 1 • Isolation - shoulder closure traffic control/work methods/no work during inclement weather or darkness 'µ • PPE—ANSI safety vests;hard hats; safety-toe shoe or boot; safety glasses 3.2.1 Material HandlinglBack lniury Hazard: Itis expected that field personnel will be required to lift heavy equipment and supplies and/or perform arduous tasks during this project.'Accordingly,back injuries or physical strain may be caused by: routine lifting or one-time-only lifting; the weight of a lifted object; the frequency of lifting; bending, twisting, or rotatin 'during lifting; prolonged sitting; exposure to vibrations; poor arch 3 support in shoes; and,not stretching prior-to physical activity. If the following control mechanisms are not exercised, debilitating back injury may occur. Control (s): Before attempting to lift and carry an object, always test its weight first. If it is too heavy, get help. If possible,use mechanical lifting aids. If manageable,the proper method for lifting is: • Get a good footing; • Place feet about shoulder width apart; I • Bend knees to pick up load.Never bend from the waist; • Keep back straight; • Get a firm hold. Grasp opposite corners of the load,if possible; • Keep the back as upright as possible; • Lift gradually by straightening the legs- don't jerk the load; • Keep the weight as close to-the body as possible;and • When changing directions,turn the entire body,including the-feet. Don't twist the body. ! a If devices are used for handling materials manually (e.g., two-handed lifters, barrel ring clamps, hand k' I trucks, wheelbarrows, etc.), wear protective equipment like gloves and.safety shoes to minimize the potential of appendages becoming pinched or smashed between the load and stationary features. Also, i w avoid overloading the device. 3.2.2 "Striking" Iniuries Hazard: Injuries can, and often, result when a person (a kinetic mass) unexpectedly instigates contact with another kinetic mass. These occurrences typically result from inadvertent slips,trips and falls. Control (s): To minimize risks of"slip/trip" hazards, personnel shall maintain a constant program of good housekeeping, keeping areas clear of trip hazards and wet and slippery surfaces. All hand tools Shop,10 MS,'task Order No.94 Caltrans Contract No.06A 1141,EA 43-910076: Project No. 59200-06-94 -6- July 2010