TOOLBOX TALK-3 JF JV Material Handling Tools Box Meeting Agenda Housekeeping and Storage- Housekeeping is everyone’s responsibility, and maintaining a clean and safe work area is key to preventing employee injuries. Proper material handling is part of the successful working of any job site. Material handling is also potentially dangerous to those moving the materials from the delivery vehicle to its storage place • Maintain clear exit paths at all times. • Do not block emergency equipment, such as eyewash stations, fire alarms and extinguishers, and electrical panels. • Limit quantities of store materials, especially chemicals and combustible materials. Loading Equipment (ONTO TRAILERS): Loading equipment onto trailers can cause serious injuries if the equipment slips or falls. Often, the equipment will be just as wide as the trailer and there will be little room for error. No matter what type of equipment you are loading or what type of trailer you are using, follow these general rules: • Make sure all non-essential personnel are removed from the loading area. • Secure the truck or trailer to prevent movement. Use chocks or wheel blocks. • Verify that the equipment is in line with the trailer. Make sure the trailer is level. • If you’re driving equipment onto a trailer, watch and follow your guide. • Don’t steer sharply. • Before transit, make sure the weight is evenly distributed on the trailer and the equipment is secured. Material Handling Equipment: Operating heavy construction equipment for moving dirt and other materials can be dangerous. Not only is there a risk of roller, there is also the potential for hitting or running over other employees. Follow this guideline to help ensure safety: • Maintain all safety devices such ROPS (Rollover Protective Structures) to prevent unintentional lowering of buckets on front end loaders and other similar equipment. • Always wear a seat belt. • Make sure other workers are clear of the loading area and visible to the operator at all times. • Load the bucket evenly and avoid overloading to prevent turnovers. Check your operator’s manual for load capacity. • Watch where you are going. Avoid holes, rocks, loose fill, or other obstacles which could upset the trailer. • If working inside buildings, watch for low ceiling beams and doorways to prevent being pinned or crushed between them and the tractor. • Use the loader only for its specific purpose. Never use it to tow an object or to knock something down. Never allow people to ride in the bucket. Manual Handling: • Where possible, gloves should be worn to protect against cuts, scratches or punctures. • Wear safety boots or shoes to protect toes from failing loads. • Size up the load and, if necessary, make a trial lift. • If mechanical aids are provided, use them. • Do not attempt to lift alone any load that is to heavy, too large or awkward. • See that there are no obstructions in the direction you will be going. • Take up position, feet hip breadth apart, on e foot slightly advanced pointing in direction it is intended to move. • Band the knees; back muscles should be relaxed. • Get a secure grip of the load. • Lift, keeping the back straight, arms close to body, leg muscles taking the strain. • Step off in direction advanced foot is pointing, load held close to body. • When lifting to a height from the floor do it in two stages. • Lift, keeping the back straight, arms close to body, leg muscles taking the strain. • Step off in direction advanced foot is pointy How to Lift Safely: Safe lifting and material handling means keeping your back aligned and balanced when lifting. With a little practice, precautionary methods outlined below can become good daily habits that could help prevent back injuries both on and off the job. Before lifting take a moment to think about what you’re about to do. Examine the object for sharp corners, slippery spots or other potential hazards. Know your limit and don’t try to exceed it. Ask for help if needed, or divide the load to make it lighter. Know where you are going to set the item down and make sure your path is free from obstruction. Then follow these steps: 1. Stand close to the load with your feet spread apart about shoulder width, with one foot slightly in front of the other for balance. 2. Squat down bending at the knees (not your waist). Tuck your chin while keeping your back as vertical as possible. 3. Get a firm grasp of the object beginning the lift. 4. Begin slowly lifting with your legs by straightening them. 5. Once the lift is complete, keep the object as close to the body as possible. As the load’s center for gravity moves away from the body, there is a dramatic increase in stress to the lower back. To place the object below the level of your waist, follow the same procedures in reverse order. Remember, keep your back as vertical as possible and bend at the knees. Be extra cautious of lifts that require twisting, reaching, awkward handholds or unstable footing. If you must turn while carrying the load, turn using your feet- not your torso. When manually moving materials, you should seek help when a load is: Personal Protective Equipment: Workers should use appropriate protective equipment as necessary to help reduce accident potential. For loads with sharp or rough edges, wear gloves or other hand and forearm protection. To avoid injuries to the eyes, wear safety glasses. When the loads are heavy or bulky, the mover should also wear steel-toed safety boots to prevent foot injuries if the worker accidentally drops a load. Identified Hazards: • Activity not properly assessed for potential hazards. • Hazards such as distance, elevation, size, shape weight and path are identified and properly communicated. • Manual handling is not limited or alternatively managed by mechanical aid. • Hazard such as incorrect posture, grasp, lifting method and load to body weight ratio(strength0) Application of Hierarchy of Controls: Elimination; Do not handle materials manually if the materials are too heavy or can cause injury. Substitution; The help of mechanical aids can serve as a substitution for handling of materials. Engineering; Place materials in an area where they can be safely handled and stored. Administrative; Manual handling of materials can take place with the use of the correct method of handling materials: • Make sure you feet are in the correct position. • Use the correct grasp. • Bend you knee and keep your back straight. • Use your body weight and keep the weight close to your body. PPE; Always wear your full and correct PPE to ensure a safe and caring environment-this is especially important when manually handling materials.
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