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with their feet pointed slightly outward to decrease the probability of slipping Gravel or sand should be spread in muddy areas to reduce slipperiness Workers ' should watch where they are walking and plan the route to walk in areas of good stability ' 5 2 4 Lifting Hazards The following guidelines will be followed whenever lifting equipment such as tportable generators, coolers filled with samples, any other objects that are of odd size or shape, or that weigh over 40 pounds ' • Get help when lifting heavy loads Portable generators will only be lifted using a two-person lift ' • When moving heavy objects such as drums or containers, use a dolly or other means of assistance ' • Plan the lift If lifting a heavy object, plan the route and where to place the object In addition, plan communication signals to be used (i e , "1,2,3, lift," ' etc ) • Wear sturdy shoes in good conditions that supply traction when performing lifts • Keep your back straight and head aligned during the lift and use your legs to ' lift the load — do not twist or bend from the waist Keep the load in front of you—do not lift or carry objects from the side ' + Keeping the heavy part of the load close to your body will help maintain your balance 5 2 5 Heavy Equipment Operation of heavy equipment during site activities presents potential physical hazards to personnel The following precautions must be observed whenever heavy equipment is in use ' . Personal protective equipment (PPE) such as steel-toed shoes, safety glasses or goggles, and hard hats must be worn whenever such equipment is present • Personnel must at all times be aware of the location and operation of heavy equipment, and take precautions to avoid getting the way of its operation Never assume that the equipment operator sees you, make eye contact and use hand signals to inform the operator of your intent, particularly if you intend to work near or approach the equipment AMFOREST 21 7 15