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CODE OF SAFE PRACTICES ALL EMPLOYEES Housekeeping 1. Do not place material such as boxes or trash in walkways and passageways. 2. Keep floors clear of items such as paper clips,pencils,tacks,or staples. 3. Clean up spills or leaks immediately by using a paper towel,rag or a mop and bucket. 4. Mop up water around drinking fountains,drink dispensing machines,and ice machines. 5. Do not store or leave items on stairways. 6. Do not block or obstruct stairwells, exits, or accesses to safety and emergency equipment such as fire extinguishers or fire alarms. 7. Straighten or remove rugs and mats that do not lie flat on the floor. 8. Return tools to their storage places after use. 9. Do not use gasoline for cleaning purposes. 10. Use caution signs or cones to barricade slippery areas such as freshly mopped floors. 11. Obey all posted safety and danger signs. Ergonomics and Video Display Terminals 1. Take periodic rest breaks from repetitive or prolonged activities by standing up and stretching. 2. Use a chair that is padded,is stable,mobile,swivels,and allows operator movement. 3. Sit straight up in your chair, and when needed use a footrest that has an adjustable height and is large enough to allow operator movement. 4. Adjust your computer screen and keyboard so that they are directly in front of you. Use a table large enough to hold keyboard,the display screen and all necessary documents. 5. Place the keyboard low enough so that the operator is not required to reach up or out to the keys. 6. Keep wrists and hands in a straight position while keystroking by keeping forearms parallel to the floor and elbows at your sides. Hazardous Materials 1. Follow the instructions on the label and in the corresponding Material Safety Data Sheet(MSDS)for each chemical product used in your workplace. 2. Use personal protective clothing or equipment such as neoprene gloves, rubber boots, shoe covers, rubber aprons, and protective eyewear,when using chemicals labeled "Flammable","Corrosive",and"Caustic"or"Poisonous". 3. Each time you use your gloves,wash your gloves before removing them using cold tap water and normal hand washing motion.Always wash your hands after removing the gloves. 4. Use a rubber cradle when transporting unpackaged,glass bottles of chemicals. 5. Do not store chemical containers labeled "Oxidizer"with containers labeled "Corrosive"or"Caustic". 6. Wear chemical goggles and a face shield when using, applying, or handling chemical liquids or powders from containers labeled "Caustic"or"Corrosive". Lifting Procedures 1. Plan the move before lifting;remove obstructions from your chosen pathway. 2. Test the weight of the load before lifting by pushing the load along its resting surface. 3. If the load is too heavy or bulky, use lifting and carrying aids such as hand trucks, dollies, pallet jacks and carts, or get assistance from a co-worker. 4. If assistance is required to perform a lift,coordinate and communicate your movements with those of your co-worker. 5. Position your feet 6 to 12 inches apart with one foot slightly in front of the other. 6. Face the load. 7. Bend at the knees, not at the back. 8. Keep your back straight. 9. Get a firm grip on the object with your hands and fingers. Use handles when present. 10