Reducing or

Eliminating Hazards

Part 2

Safety Management System 2007

SMS ST052 2007

WHAT

POTENTIAL HAZARD

CORRECT

Foreign object

(In eye)

Blown into eye

  • Wear goggles or safety glasses when going outside quarters
  • Do not go outside in high winds

Garbage disposal

Being "caught in" resulting in injury to hands, fingers
  • Follow the instructions on operating the equipment
  • If in doubt, seek help from supervisor

grocery box
  • Inhalation
  • Lifting, twisting injury
  • Foot, hand injury
  • Slip, trip, fall
  • Always air out box for at least 1 minute before entering
  • Use correct PPE: safety lift belt, steel toe safety shoes, hard hat, gloves, box cutter
  • Always use correct lifting techniques:
  • Size up the load, shape, weight, bulk (get help if necessary)
  • Watch for sharp edges on load
  • Choose path to take and site for load
  • Squat, bending at knees
  • Keep feet shoulder width apart, one foot slightly in front of the other
  • Tuck chin toward body, keep back in its natural curve
  • Grip the load, pulling it against your body
  • Lift the load with the legs
  • Do not jerk the load or lift and twist
  • Turn feet in the direction the load is to go
  • Reverse the procedure to place load down
  • Remove all obstacles from path
  • Clean up all wet areas
  • Watch where you are going at all times
  • Take your time, do not get in a hurry
  • Take slow, deliberate steps with feet pointed slightly outward when walking in wet conditions (i.e. outside deck)
  • Do not carry a load that prevents you from seeing your feet or the path you are taking
  • Always get help if a load is to heavy or too bulky

    • hand rail

    Cuts from sharp edges
    • Grip railing loosely with as you walk up or down stairs, do not slide hand up or down railing and be ready to grab firmly if a slip occurs
    • If any raised bumps or snags are felt, report them immediately to operator

    knife

    Cuts and lacerations
    • Use correct PPE: cutting glove
    • Use correct knife for the job
    • Make sure it is sharp
    • Use correct cutting methods:
    • Always cut away from body. Do not hack, use smooth cutting strokes
    • Let falling knives fall; never attempt to catch them.
    • Do not get distracted, pay attention to what you are cutting
    • Do not get in a hurry, take your time
    • When using a cutting board, place damp galley rag under board to prevent board from slipping while in use
    • Use, clean and store knives in proper place