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AECOM 4.4 Training 4.4.1 Employees who may have MMH as part of their duties are required to receive training that includes the following topics: • Methods to avoid unnecessary physical stress and strain during MMH operations. • Signs and symptoms of musculoskeletal injuries and reporting requirements. • Methods to maintain personal awareness of what the individual can comfortably handle without undue strain. • Instruction on the proper use of lifting equipment. • Recognition of potential hazards and how to prevent or correct them. 4.4.2 This training must be completed prior to an employee being assigned to a task that involves MMH activities. 4.4.3 Assistance with training or training materials is available through the Safety, Health and Environment staff. 4.5 General Handling 4.5.1 Before Performing a Lift: • Check to see if mechanical aids such as hoists, lift trucks/dollies, or wheelbarrows are available. • Confirm that, based on personal physical capabilities and medical limitations,that the load can be lifted without overexertion. Get help with heavy or awkward loads. • Confirm that the load is"free"to move. • Do not lift loads if personal health issues or doctors recommendations prevent it. • Manual handling weight limits may decrease depending upon several variables. Refer to S3AM-014-ATTI Recommended Weight Limit Calculations. • Do not manually handle loads if unsure of personal limitations on what load can be handled safely. • Check that the planned destination and travel path of the load is free of obstacles, personnel and debris. • Confirm that the travel path and the planned destination of the load are clear of obstacles and debris. Grease, oil,water, litter, and debris can cause slips and falls. • Particular handling and lifting techniques are needed for different kinds of loads or materials being handled (for example, compact loads, small bags, large sacks, drums, barrels, cylinders, and sheet materials like metal or glass). See additional guidance in this procedure. 4.5.2 Gripping the Load • Whenever possible, utilize hand holds or other lifting attachments on objects being handled. cm • Use the"hook grip"on loads with cut-out handholds. • Curl fingers around the edge. Reproduced with the permission of CCOHS,2013. • Do not hold the load with fingertips.The palm grip is much more secure; grip the load with the palm of the hand and fingers. • Use containers with handles located more than halfway up the side of the container. • Use the"ledge grip"to handle regularly shaped objects without handles. Manual Lifting(S3AM-014-PR1) Revision 2 July 31,2019 PRINTED COPIES ARE UNCONTROLLED. CONTROLLED COPY IS AVAILABLE ON COMPANY INTRANET. Page 3 of 8