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Physical Injury 1 Wear hard hats and safety glasses when on site 2 Maintain visual contact with the equipment operator and wear orange safety vest or equivalent when heavy equipment is used on site 3 Prevent slips, trips and falls, keep work area uncluttered 4 Keep your hands away from moving parts (i a augers) 5 Stand out of reach of cables under tension, backhoe buckets, etc Back Injury 1 Use a mechanical lifting device or a lifting aid if possible Wear back support belt cinched snugly 2 If you must lift, plan the lift before doing it 3 Check your route for clearance 4 Bend at the knees and use leg muscles when lifting 5 Use the buddy system when lifting heavy or awkward objects 6 Do not twist your body while lifting Heat Stress 1 Increase water intake while working 2 Increase number of rest breaks, work in shorter shifts 3 Watch for signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and fatigue 4 Plan work for early morning or evening during hot months 5 Rest in cool, dry areas Cold Stress 1 Take breaks in heated shelters when working in extremely cold temperatures 2 Remove the outer layer of clothing and loosen other layers to promote evaporation of perspiration, upon entering the shelter 3 Drink warm liquids to reduce the susceptibility to cold stress High Crime Areas 1 Be aware of surroundings 2 Use the buddy system 3 Request apolice/security escort when appropriate Insects 1 Tuck pants into socks Wear a long sleeved shirt 3 Use insect repellent Poisonous Plants 1 Don't enter areas infested with poisonous plants 2 Immediately wash skin with soap and water if known or suspected contact with poisonous plants occurs Fire Control 1 Prohibit smoking in the work areas 2 Keep flammable liquids in closed containers 3 Keep site clean, avoid accumulating combustible debris such as paper 4 Conduct periodic air monitoring for the presence of flammable vapors 5 Isolate and label flammable and combustible materials 9