Tips The Importance of Ergonomics amp Back Injury Prevention Defensive Driving in Summer Seasonal HEAT Precautions Why Compliance is not enough to protect you Hand Safety Around Machines ID: 255703
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June Safety Tips
The Importance of Ergonomics & Back Injury Prevention Defensive Driving in SummerSeasonal HEAT PrecautionsWhy ‘Compliance’ is not enough to protect you.Hand Safety Around MachinesSlide2
Buy bulk quantity of bottled waterIce coolers, ice makers – figure out how to keep cool, fresh water readily on hand.
Squincher & Gator-ade are good supplements for electrolyte replacement. We also eat a lot of salt in preserved foodsWatch your hydration level. If it drops, you will get cramps in legs; that’s a warning to drink more waterUse fans to move air around. AC will dehydrate, wear a shirt with sleeves in a cab or other AC environment. HOT Now? Just Wait!!!Slide3
Options to stay cooler include:Use an umbrella or awning or other shade
Wear a wide brim hard hat to deflect direct sunUse cooling bandana around neck – removes a lot of heatInstall misting nozzles – these are surprisingly effectivePlan your work whenever possible for cooler time of dayNight work - Special issues apply – we trade one set of issues for another with night work, but it’s an optionTake more frequent rest breaksIn high heat, don’t push yourself or the crewSummer HOT Safety TipsAvoid Direct Sun ExposureSlide4
Force, Repetition, POSTURE are the main elements for good ergonomics.
Posture is the most important. Sitting, standing, sleeping, etc. Knees higher than the hips when seated (i.e. driving) Avoid long periods of static posture- keep moving, esp. when seated. ‘Fidget’ is good! Manual Materials Handling: Bend & lift – First, try to lighten the load, then try to raise it before lifting it using simple leverage.Align your back, bend knees, keep load close, lift slowly, avoid twisting when liftingUse a hand truck whenever possibleErgonomics & Why Your Back is SoreSlide5
Burn your headlight lights!!!Summer = Increase in Distracted Driving
Summer = Increase in random, discretionary drivingLaw enforcement presence increases on major HolidaysSpeed is just ONE of several hazards associated with drivingTime of Day – Day of Week – Geography – Road & RouteMaintain a Safe FOLLOWING DISTANCE. This is your best protection. Remember- truck tires can EXPLODE in high heat.Use the 5 Keys – look well ahead, keep your eyes moving, get the big picture, make sure they see YOU, ALWAYS leave yourself an ‘OUT’Defensive Driving in SummerSlide6
* As in – the TIPS OF YOUR FINGERS
!The EMT’s call them ‘avulsion lacerations’They’re pretty darned ugly and hard to repairHand injuries are common and 100% preventableAvoid using your hand if possible- use a TOOL to do the pokingMake sure all pinch-points are protected, guarded or MARKED!Use warning decals or high viz marking paintALWAYS wear gloves when handling mechanical linkages, tailgates, panels, hinged assemblies, etc. THINK! LOOK!! Machine Operator Safety Tips*Slide7
…”And I still got hurt” - What’s wrong with that picture??‘Compliance’ with OSHA safety regulations is the absolute
MINIMUM acceptable Are YOU comfortable with “minimum” safety protection?There are multiple levels of safety achievement in any system or organization. Which level are you on? Are you comfortable there?“I Did What They Said to Do…”