Lifting/Lowering
What is the first key to lifting and lowering properly?
Get close; work within your powerzone
Describe a proper work boot
Leather uppers
Non-slip soles
When can you Lockout equipment?
NEVER, I am not certified, trained or authorized.
What should you do for any package that is generating smoke, fumes, leaking, wet or otherwise irritating?
Don't touch
Leave area
Notify Supervisor
As a new hire, what are the three things you need to bring to work everyday?
Work boots/shoes
Water
Blue vest
True or False
Always twist and pivot when lifting a package.
False.
Step or pivot, DON'T twist
If you get injured, when should you report it?
IMMEDIATELY
Once the belt has been secured, who can unsecure it?
ONLY the person who secured it
The SAME person who secured it
The diamond labels on the Prohibited Poster tells you what?
They are prohibited and NOT accepted into the UPS system
What are two signs of dehydration?
Muscle cramps
No sweating
Dizzy or lightheaded
Less or dark urine
Headaches
When and why would you use team-lifting?
*EXTRA 100 points for demonstrating
When you can't lift something on your own, you know you're limits and you need help
This strategy is used to prevent someone from getting hurt
True or False
You can get on an unsecured belt
False
You CANNOT get on an unsecured belt
You can get on a SECURED belt
How do you properly secure and restart the conveyor belt?
1. Push red button
2. Secure the latch
3. Test the belt (push the green button)
4. Clear belt
5. Unsecure the latch
6. Pull red button
7. Press green button to restart
What do you do if you see a Prohibited Diamond label?
STOP the progress
Notify a supervisor
Name the yard control rules you have to follow
ONLY yard certified employees are allowed in the yard outside of the designated pedestrian walkways and break areas.
When on break, employees must remain in designated break areas
All employees must use pedestrian doors to enter and exit the building.
What do you need to do in order to know you can lift the package and why do we do this?
Test the weight, to ensure you have the ability to lift it on your own
What does three points of contact mean? Give an example of when to use this.
Having three points of contact with the surface, two feet and one hand or two hands and one foot.
Stairs and ladders
If your extendo in your trailer does not extend in and out of trailer, what should you do?
Notify a supervisor IMMEDIATELY
What do you look for on the shipping papers?
Initials
Date
SLIC
What are the three keys to success, here at UPS?
Safety, Quality, and Performance
Demonstrate and recite ALL 8 keys to lifting and lowering
Get close; work within your power zone
Position feet; shoulder width apart
Bend knees; keep the natural curve of the back
Test the object for weight and shifting contents
Get a firm grip and grasp opposite corners
Lift with a smooth, steady motion; don't jerk
Move feet; step or pivot, don't twist
Use existing equipment or facilities to assist in lifting or lowering
Complete the 5 keys to Slips and Falls
Remember "LEADS"
“L” Look before stepping – scan your walk path
“E” Establish a firm footing – maintain your balance
“A” Adjust to changing conditions
“D” Do not run, walk at a brisk pace
“S” Stay off chutes, slides, rollers and unsecured belts
When do you secure the conveyor belt?
Anytime you need to get on the belt.
What are the four steps to loading a hazmat package properly?
Load flat on the floor, no higher than your waist
Orientation labels up
Block and brace with non-hazmats on all four sides
Separate different classes
What is the most important thing here at UPS?
YOUR SAFETY