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HAZARD MITIGATORS — LIFTING HEAVY LOADS <br /> Applies to Task: 0 O [�(O ❑ OO ❑ ® ❑ O ❑ © ❑ O ❑ <br /> • Do not lift more weight than can be handled comfortably, regardless of load weight. If <br /> necessary, help should be requested to lift a load so that the lifting is comfortable. <br /> • Use drum dollies when moving drums or barrels. <br /> • Inspect objects for grease or slippery substances before they are lifted to ensure that the <br /> object will not slip. <br /> • Do not carry long, bulky or heavy objects without first verifying that the way is clear and <br /> that vision is unobstructed. This ensures that other persons or objects will not be struck <br /> by the load. <br /> • Do not carry loads that cannot be seen over or around. <br /> • Exercise caution when lifting above the chest level. <br /> • Make sure workers are physically suited for the job before assigning jobs requiring <br /> heavy and/or frequent lifting. A person's lifting ability is not necessarily indicated by <br /> his height or weight. <br /> • Before lifting an object, consideration should be given to how the object will be set <br /> down without pinching or crushing hands or fingers. For example, to place an object on <br /> a bench or table, the object should be set on the edge and pushed far enough onto the <br /> support so it will not fall. The object can then be released gradually as it is set down, <br /> and pushed in place with the hands and body from in front of the object. <br /> • When two or more people are handling the same object, one should "call the signals". <br /> All the persons on the lift should know who this person is and should warn him if <br /> anyone in the crew is about to relax his grip. <br /> Lifting Heavy Loads—HazMit.doc Page 2 of 2 8/3/2007 <br />