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I i CODE OF SAFE PRACTICES SHOP(GENERAL) 1. Work shall be well planned and supervised to prevent injuries in the handling of materials and in working together with equipment. 2. Employees shall be instructed to ensure that all guards and other protective devices are in proper places and adjusted,and shall report deficiencies promptly to their Supervisor. 3. Workers shall not handle or tamper with any electrical equipment,machinery,or air or water lines in a manner not within the scope of their duties,unless they have received instructions from their Supervisor, 4. When lifting heavy objects,obtain help,or use designated equipment. Use proper lifting technique. 5. Inappropriate footwear or shoes with thin or badly worn soles must not be worn. Steel-toed shoes should be worn in the shop area. 6. Work shall be so arranged that employees are able to face a ladder and use both hands while climbing/descending. 7, No gasoline shall be used for cleaning purposes. { 8. No burning,welding,or other source of ignition shall be applied to any enclosed tank or vessel,even if there are some openings,until it has first been determined that no possibility of explosion exists and authority for the work is obtained from the Supervisor. 9. All tools and equipment shall be maintained in good condition. 10. Damaged tools or equipment shall be removed from service and tagged"DEFECTIVE— Danger,Do Not Use". 11. Do not lift beyond your capabilities. 12. Only appropriate tools shall be used for a specific job. 13. Wrenches shalt not be altered by the addition of handle-extensions or"cheaters". 14. Files shall be equipped with handles and not used to punch or pry. 15. A screwdriver shall not be used as a chisel. 16, Portable electric tools shall not be lifted or lowered by means of tine power cord. Ropes shall be used. (continued oil next page)