CHAPTER 2

GENERAL SAFETY

2.0 MOVEMENT AND POSITION

 

2.1  Movement Checklist

2.2  Position Checklist


2.1       Movement Checklist

Do not

·         Run

·         Jump

·         Overreach

·         Make any move until you are sure of your balance

·         Lift anything with an incorrect or insecure grip

·         Walk over anything – always go around

·         Walk on the left side of a corridor

·         Take unwarranted shortcuts

·         Engage in horseplay

 

 

2.2       Position Checklist

Avoid

·         Bending over underneath an object – you might strike against it coming up

·         Bending down over an object – you might strike against it going down

·         Standing over an apparatus – always stand to one side, if possible

·         Standing on any insecure or slippery surface

·         Standing under working crews

·         Standing under loads that are suspended or likely to fall

·         Standing too close to moving machinery

·         Riding vehicles in an unsafe manner

·         Riding on top of loads of any sort – always sit in a vehicle.