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Assess Analyze Act 2POTENTIAL HAZARDS 3. Disengage safety latches 3a. EXERTION/CONTACT: 7a. Ascertain whether the drum is overweight; if it is,then on handle, pull handle down Potential muscle strain two people are needed to lower handle while drum is until drum is lifted off associated with secured with clamp so that safety latches can be ground and safety latches lifting/engaging drum/handle. engaged. Keep body out of the line of fire of the handle are reengaged;slightly Drum could shift/slip (do not position head above handle)as it is being suspending drum off the downward and crush toes. pushed down. Do not allow feet/toes to be positioned ground under the drum as it is being lifted;wear steel/composite toe 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. safety latches on handle 4. Transport drums to 4a. FALL: 4a. Ensure transport path is free of potential obstructions designated location and Tripping/falling due to that may cause the drum/carrier to become unstable. disengage drum clamp obstructions and uneven Position drum clamp between the ribs on the drum to (repeat Step 3 in reverse terrain. Potential for drum to prevent possible slipping. order) 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.