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Revised: 02/02/2023 3 <br />Job Steps Hazards Actions to Eliminate or Minimize Hazards RAC <br />4. Initial Opening of Vault Lid, Pit <br />Cover or Enclosure Door <br />- Insect bites or stings (mosquitoes, <br />bees, ticks) <br />- Slips/Trips/Falls <br />- Bodily Injury from Awkwad Lifting <br />1. Be aware of stinging insects or spiders around obscure areas. <br />Eradicate spider using a stick or spider spray. Clear area of non- <br />essential personnel prior to opening or entering vaults, open <br />slowly. <br />2. Be aware of uneven or slippery surfaces around work area, <br />Scan for obstructions such as piping and lift your feet when <br />walking and moving around tight spaces. <br />3. Do not lift more than 50 lbs. without using the buddy system <br />or mechanical means (i.e. forklift or special tools) lift with the <br />strength of your legs and not your back, keep a firm grip, keep <br />load close to your body, Stop Work if lids, covers or metal <br />grating cannot be lifted or moved safely. Metal grating requires <br />the use of a J-hook tool or forklift with chains and hook. <br />M <br />Black Widow spiders are often found hiding inside <br />dark vaults <br />Exploded view of round vault <br />Use a J-Hook tool to assist in moving metal grating covers <br />over sump pits <br />NC-25-1137 Tiwana & Sons <br />1210 East Hammer Lane, Stockton, CA 95210