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Control (s): Before attempting to lift and carry an object, always test its weight, first. If it is too heavy, <br /> get help. If possible, use mechanical lifting aids. If manageable, the proper method for lifting is: <br /> • Get a good footing. <br /> • Place feet about shoulder width apart. <br /> • Bend knees to pick up load. Never bend from the waist. <br /> • Keep back straight. <br /> • Get a firm hold. Grasp opposite corners of the load, if possible. <br /> • Keep the back as upright as possible. <br /> • Lift gradually by straightening the legs-don't jerk the load. <br /> • Keep the weight as close to the body as possible. <br /> • When changing directions, turn the entire body, including the feet. Don't twist the body. <br /> If devices are used for handling materials manually (e.g., two-handed lifters, barrel ring clamps, hand <br /> trucks, wheelbarrows, etc.), wear protective equipment like gloves and safety shoes to minimize the <br /> potential of appendages becoming pinched or smashed between the load and stationary features. Also, <br /> avoid overloading the device. <br /> 3.1.2 "Striking" Injuries <br /> Hazard: Injuries can, and often, result when a person (a kinetic mass) unexpectedly instigates contact <br /> with another kinetic mass. These occurrences typically result from inadvertent slips, trips and falls. <br /> The following are potential "striking"hazards that may be realized on this project: <br /> • Slip/Trip <br /> Control (s): To control "slip/trip" hazards, personnel shall maintain a constant program of good <br /> housekeeping,keeping areas clear of trip hazards and wet and slippery surfaces. <br /> 3.1.3 "Struck-by" Injuries <br /> Hazard: Injuries can, and often, result when one becomes an unexpected receptor of contact with <br /> another kinetic mass. These occurrences typically result from the worker being struck by a dropped or <br /> collapsed mass or a moving piece of equipment or vehicle. Hazards with machines and heavy <br /> equipment are created when there are rotating, reciprocating, and transverse motions, or cutting, <br /> punching, shearing and bending actions. The following are potential "struck-by" hazards that may be <br /> realized on this project: <br /> • Drilling Equipment Operations <br /> Control: (Specific) <br /> Heavy Equipment Operation: Heavy equipment shall be equipped with a backup alarm to warn <br /> workers that the vehicles are moving in reverse. Personnel working in proximity to operating <br /> equipment shall maintain a high degree of awareness and remain out of harm's way of the moving <br /> Project No.S8475-06-70 -7- April 25,2003 <br />