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Controls : All hand tools shall be regularly secured, and care shall be taken <br />when entering areas where work is being performed above eye level (i.e., above a <br />vault). Before attempting to lift and carry an object, always test its weight, first. If <br />it is too heavy, get help. If possible, use mechanical lifting aids. If manageable, <br />the proper method for lifting is: <br />• Geta good footing. <br />• Place feet about shoulder width apart. <br />• Bend knees to pick up load. Never bend from the waist. <br />• Keep back straight. <br />• Get a firm hold. Grasp opposite corners of the load, if possible. <br />• Keep the back as upright as possible. <br />• Lift gradually by straightening the legs - don't jerk the load. <br />• Keep the weight as close to the body as possible. <br />• When changing directions, turn the entire body, including the feet. Don't <br />twist the body. <br />If devices are used for handling materials manually (e.g., two-handed lifters, <br />barrel ring clamps, hand trucks, wheelbarrows, etc.), wear protective equipment <br />like gloves and safety shoes to minimize the potential of appendages become <br />pinched or smashed between the load and stationary features. Also, avoid <br />overloading the device. <br />"St�ilcing" Hazards <br />Hazard: Injuries can, and often, result when a person unexpectedly instigates <br />contact with another mass. These occurrences typically result from inadvertent <br />slips, trips and falls. The following are potential "striking' hazards that may be <br />realized on this project: <br />• Slip/Trip <br />• Trenching/ Excavations <br />Controls : To control "slip/trip" hazards, personnel shall maintain a constant <br />program of good housekeeping, keeping areas clear of trip hazards and wet and <br />slippery surfaces. Open excavations shall be indicated with warning tape and <br />workers shall stand clear of the edges of the excavations. <br />COSTERA WASTE &ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. 9 MAY 4, 2021 <br />