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Injury and Illness Prevention Program 2.22 o The location of emergency evacuation maps, emergency eyewash stations, the closest fire extinguishers, and the closest first aid supplies. o Who the first aid providers are. • First aid providers will provide necessary treatment, monitor the progress of injuries,and ensure that injuries are properly treated to the level of their ability. Reporting • Report all incidents and near misses to management, even if they do not result in an injury. • Report unsafe working conditions, unsafe practices, or defective tools and equipment to management immediately. Red tag and remove defective tools and equipment from service immediately so nobody else will use them. Ergonomics • Follow safe lifting precautions. o Lift with your legs, not your back. o Use a neutral posture without twisting or overextending. o Plan out your route and make sure that it is clear before you begin to carry the load. o For heavy loads, use material handling equipment whenever possible or obtain help for heavy or cumbersome loads if there is no material handling equipment present. Housekeeping • Keep all exits, aisles, emergency equipment, and electrical panels unblocked (36-inch clearance is required). • Help to prevent slip, trip, and fall hazards by: o Doing a pre-break cleanup and keeping your work area organized throughout the day. o Responding when you see a hazard rather than just walking on. o Cleaning up clutter and trip hazards from walkways as soon as you see them and, at a minimum, before each break. o Keeping tools and equipment in their proper places. o Cleaning up spills of non-hazardous materials right away. Personal Protective Equipment • Properly wear all required personal protective equipment(PPE) at all times when you are in the work area. • Inspect your PPE regularly for wear or defects. • Clean PPE after use and store it in a clean, designated area. • If your PPE is damaged, inform your supervisor and inquire about a replacement. • Wear enclosed-top, anti-slip soled shoes. Do not wear shoes with thin or badly worn soles. • DO NOT use compressed air to clean your clothing. Machine Safety, Electrical Safety, and Equipment Care • If you work around machinery, do not wear loose clothing or have loose hair or jewelry, as they can get caught in the machinery and pull you in. 03/2025 Corporate Health and Safety Management Program I ROUX