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<br />Geocon Project No. S2170-07-12 - 6 - June 6, 2022 <br />Qualified Exposure Risk: Moderate <br />Hazard Control(s): <br /> <br />• Safe Lifting <br />• Isolation - shoulder closure traffic control/work methods/no work during inclement <br />weather or darkness. <br />• PPE – safety shoes/boots, ANSI approved Class III safety vests, hardhats, safety glasses <br />3.2.1 Material Handling/Back Injury <br />Hazard: It is expected that field personnel will be required to lift heavy equipment and supplies and/or <br />perform arduous tasks during this project. Accordingly, back injuries or physical strain may be caused <br />by: routine lifting or one-time-only lifting; the weight of a lifted object; the frequency of lifting; <br />bending, twisting, or rotating during lifting; prolonged sitting; exposure to vibrations; poor arch <br />support in shoes; and, not stretching prior to physical activity. If the following “control” mechanisms <br />are not exercised, debilitating back injury may occur. <br /> <br />Control(s): Before attempting to lift and carry an object, always test its weight first. If it is too heavy, <br />get help. If possible, use mechanical lifting aids. If manageable, the proper method for lifting is: <br /> <br />• Get a 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; and <br />• When changing directions, turn the entire body, including the feet. Don't twist the body. <br /> <br />If devices are used for handling materials manually (e.g., two-handed lifters, barrel ring clamps, hand <br />trucks, wheelbarrows, etc.), wear protective equipment like gloves and safety shoes to minimize the <br />potential of appendages becoming pinched or smashed between the load and stationary features. Also, <br />avoid overloading the device. <br />3.2.2 "Striking" Injuries <br />Hazard: Injuries can, and often, result when a person (a kinetic mass) unexpectedly instigates contact <br />with another kinetic mass. These occurrences typically result from inadvertent slips, trips and falls.