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WHAT |
POTENTIAL HAZARD |
CORRECT |
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Angle Iron on decking or hallways |
Striking against |
- Mark with yellow tape or some type of warning
- Report to supervisor so he/she can report to customer
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bunk |
- Falling when getting out to go to work
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Stretch your body to gain flexibility before getting out of bunk
Take special precaution when placing feet in ladder rungs when going up or down Always go up/down a ladder facing ladder.
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Ask for lower bunk, if tendency to be startled in sleep
Cover any thing you could hit your head on with a towel or extra pillow
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- When changing linen or making up
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Use movable stepladder when doing this task to move down the bunk as you make it up.
When using bunk ladder, extend only as far as the arms will reach, never overreaching
Do not stand on chair or lower bunk rail.
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Cabinet doors |
Hitting against |
Always close after use |
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cable/hose/rope |
Slip, trip and fall |
- Remove from walkway
- Tape down if unable to remove
- Warning signs if unable to remove or tape
- Report to supervisor so he/she can report to customer
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can/can top |
Cuts or lacerations |
- Use cutting glove when handling can tops
- Place loose or partially loose tops inside cans and bend mouth of can shut to prevent top from coming out
- Handle can around the middle or bottom, not the mouth where it has been cut open
- Never place hand inside mouth of open can, use a utensil
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chemical |
- Inhalation of poisonous gas caused by mixing chemicals
- Splashing chemicals in eyes
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Never mix chemicals of any kind unless mixing a sanitizer solution of water and bleach, then mark the bottle
Never use a chemical without a label
If you do not know ask!
Wear goggles, or safety glasses
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Door |
- Hitting against
- Being hit by
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Beware of sharp edges on door frames
Beware when approaching a closed door that swings out towards you.
Beware opening or closing a door in high winds. Use both hands and ask for help.
Do not go outside in high winds
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floors and other walking surfaces |
Slip, trip, fall |
- Wear non-skid steel-toed safety shoes
- Place wet floor signs if area wet from mopping
- Clean up other wet spills
- Remove all obstacles in your path, or negotiate around them
- Never clutter walkways; put everything in its correct place (pantry, storage closet, etc.)
- 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)
- Keep hands at side to break a fall if necessary
- Do not carry a load that prevents you from seeing your feet or the path you are taking
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