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Health and Safety Plan 1319 & 1327 South Madison Street, Stockton, CA 432770 • Keep the center of gravity of the load as low as possible, and place heavy objects below lighter ones. • Place loads where the weight of the load will be carried by the axle, not the handles, and where it will not slip, shift of fall during movement. • Load only to height to allow a clear view ahead. Only walk backwards with a hand truck in specific instances such as when going up an incline. • When going down an incline the hand truck should be in front of the operator and when going up an incline, it should be downhill from the operator. • Move the hand truck at a safe speed. 134: Traffic/Heavy Equipment Safety - AEI personnel should, under no circumstances, operate or ride on heavy equipment which is being used by a subcontractor. Site personnel will maintain a safe distance of at least 20 feet or more, depending on circumstances and directives, from all heavy equipment in operation. If activities warrant closer proximities to operating equipment, personnel will don brightly colored vests and a second person will stand watch to keep him/her out of the path of equipment while performing the required activity. Eye contact with the equipment operator will be maintained. Heavy Equipment can represent a substantial hazard to workers. The following procedures should be followed when heavy equipment is in use: • Employees will not handle or attempt to operate power tools or motorized vehicles without proper training. • Use common sense. Do no assume that the equipment operator is keeping track of your whereabouts. Never walk directly in back of, or to the side of, heavy equipment without the operator's knowledge. • All heavy equipment must be shut down during refueling. • Maintain visual contact of moving equipment at all times. • Establish hand signal communication when verbal communication is difficult. • All heavy equipment shall have backup alarms of some type. • Use chains, hoist, straps, and any other equipment to safely aid in moving heavy materials. • Never use a piece of equipment unless you are familiar with its operation. This applies to heavy as well as light equipment (i.e. steam cleaners, hand tools, etc.). • Be sure that no underground or overhead power lines, sewer lines, gas lines, or telephone lines, will present a hazard in the work area. • Restrict all non-essential people out of the work area. • Prohibit loose-fitting clothing or loose long hair around moving machinery. • Instruct equipment operators to report any abnormalities such as equipment failures, unusual odors, etc. • Implement an ongoing maintenance program for all tools and equipment. Inspect all tools and moving equipment regularly to ensure that parts are secured and intact. Promptly repair or replace any defective items. • Store tools in clean, secure areas so that they will not be damaged, lost, or stolen. • When an equipment operator must negotiate in tight quarters, provide a second person to ensure adequate clearance. • All heavy equipment must be properly leveled and supported prior to use. • Heavy equipment and trucks will be operated in specific site control zones and marked traffic lanes.