Unloading Groceries
Or Laundry
Safety Management System 2007
SMS ST068 2007
FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES
Wear safety shoes.
Wear Safe-T-Lift Belt.
Wear hard hat and safety glasses.
Use proper lifting methods:
Size up the load.
Be sure of footing.
Bend at knees; lift with legs, not back.
Keep good balance.
Do not twist, move feet instead.
Do not jerk load.
Squat, do not stoop.
Keep object close while lifting.
Get help if load is too heavy or bulky, or make more than one trip, or divide load.
Do not carry an item that obstructs your vision.
Do not carry excessive loads up or down stairs. Lighten the load.
Clear path of obstructions from grocery box to storage area.
Dry all wet areas.
