5 steps to Injury Prevention
Position yourself out of the path of moving objects.
What is Stay Out of Line of Fire?
Have object or work between the shoulder & waist
What is the Power Zone?
Steel Toed Boots should always be worn.
What is Foot Protection?
Checking a gas meter for electricity
What is Check for voltage and Follow grounding work policy?
Look ahead to where you will be at least 15 seconds into your future to allow time to see and react to problems before they become an unavoidable hazard.
What is Aim High in Steering?
Pre-job inspection and warnings about potential risks. Identify and communicate potential hazards to affected employees.
What is Identify Hazards?
Position yourself as close to the object being lifted as possible
What is Move, Don't Reach?
Safety Glasses should be worn when on a job site. Goggles should be worn when using a grinder or power brush.
What is Eye Protection?
Check all around vehicle before moving and utilize a spotter
What is perform a Circle of Safety?
Establish a 360 degree circle of constant awareness to maintain visibility ahead, to the rear, and to the sides of Vehicle plus check mirrors every 5-8 seconds
What is Get the Big Picture?
When operating mobile equipment, scan ahead for pedestrians and obstructions.
What is Keep Eyes on Path & Task?
Use the legs to lift, not the back
What is Squat not Bend?
Safety vest or high vise shirt should be worn when on job site.
What is Proper Apparel?
Do not enter if 5 ft. or deeper and provide safe egress at greater than 4 ft.
What is Safe Excavation and Trenching work practices?
Leave yourself space as a cushion and escape route from the seen and unseen
What is Leave Yourself an Out?
Stay on designated walkways. Keep 3 points of contact on stairs and ladders. Use proper footwear.
What is Ensure Proper Footing?
To help yourself while climbing in and out of the truck
What is maintain 3 points of contact?
Hard Hat should be worn on the jobsite.
What is Head Protection?
Establish a Safe Zone greater than 20ft.
What is Working with Blowing Gas? Make sure you follow the yellow card for procedures during a blowing gas situation.
Get and keep the big picture by scanning (constant eye movement) and utilizing full visual potential
What is Keep Your Eyes Moving?
Always use the proper tool and use as the manufacturer intended
What is Select the Right Tool & Equipment
The same movement over and over
What is Repetitive Motion?
Appropriate gloves should be worn when performing work.
What is Hand Protection?
Wear a full body harness and lanyard when working from an aerial platform or 4 ft. above ground
What is Use Fall Protection?
Your big picture includes people who may not be aware of your presence, but should be; be on alert so you can detect an emerging problem, seek eye contact by using warning devices on your vehicle
What is Make Sure They See You?