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Assess Analyze Act 'POTENTIAL HAZARDS ' 3. Disengage safety latches 3a. EXERTION/CONTACT: 3a. Ascertain whether the drum is overweight; if it is,then on handle, pull handle down Potential muscle strain two people are needed to lower the handle while the until drum is lifted off the associated with drum is secured with the clamp so that safety latches ground, and safety latches lifting/engaging the can be engaged. Keep body out of the line-of-fire of the are reengaged; slightly drum/handle. The drum could handle(do not position the head above the handle)as it suspend drum off the shift/slip downward and crush is being pushed down. Do not allow feet/toes to be ground toes. positioned under the drum as it is being lifted;wear steel/composite-toed boots. 3b. CAUGHT: 3b. Wear cut-resistant gloves while disengaging/reengaging Fingers could be pinched safety latches. while engaging/disengaging 3b. Avoid placing hands in pinch points. the safety latches on the handle 4. Transport drums to the 4a. FALL: 4a. Ensure the transport path is free of potential designated location and Tripping/falling due to obstructions that may cause the drum/carrier to become disengage the drum clamp obstructions and uneven unstable. Position the drum clamp between the ribs on (repeat Step 3 in reverse terrain. Potential for the drum the drum to prevent possible slipping. order) to fall during transport. ' Each Job or Operation consists of a set of tasks/steps. Be sure to list all the steps needed to perform job. A hazard is a potential danger. Break hazards into six types: Contact-victim is struck by or strikes an object; Caught-victim is caught on,caught in or caught between objects;Fall-victim falls to ground or lower level(includes slips and trips);Exertion-excessive strain or stress/ergonomics/lifting techniques;Exposure-inhalation/skin hazards;Energy source—electricity,pressure,compression/tension. Using the first two columns as a guide,decide what actions or procedures are necessary to eliminate or minimize the risk. List the recommended safe operating procedures. Say exactly what needs to be done-such as"use two persons to lift." Avoid general statements such as,'be careful." ROUX ASSOCIATES, INC.