Backs and Lifting Checklist
(Taken from the "Tailgate Meetings that Work : A Guide
to Effective Construction Safety Training" series) |
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Robin Baker, Robert
Downey, Mary Ruth Gross, Charles Reiter
Labor Occupational Health Program
(LOHP) School of Public Health,
University of California, Berkeley Ca.
These tailgate/toolbox
talks were developed for use under California OSHA regulations. The
complete set is available from the Labor Occupational Health Program
at UC Berkeley. For ordering information, visit the website (www.lohp.org)
The American Conference of Government Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH)
has adapted these talks to apply to federal OSHA regulations. To contact
ACGIH, visit its web site (www.acgih.org). |
Date Prepared:_________________________ |
By:________________________ |
Project
Name/No.______________________ |
Location:___________________ |
- Check
the box if the statement is true
- Fill in
the blanks where the
appears
- Citations
in brackets are from Title 8 of the California Administrative Code.
HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
[1509]
- The company has
a written Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) that meets all
Cal/OSHA requirements. It includes identification of back hazards on
the site, regular inspections, accident investigation, and correction
of hazardous conditions.
- Materials which
may present lifting hazards on the job have been identified:
- Heavy objects
(over 20 lbs. if they will be lifted repeatedly; over 50 lbs. at
one time). (List below.)
- Bulky or awkward
objects. (List below.)
- Loads whose
weight may suddenly shift. (List below.)
- Objects which
must be lifted from above shoulder level. (List below.)
- Objects which
must be lifted from the floor. (Lift below.)
- Objects which
cannot be held close to the body. (List below.)
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List
identified lifting hazards:
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
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- Tasks which require
repeated twisting or bending have been identified. (List below.)
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List identified
lifting, twisting, or bending hazards:
Back Hazards
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
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- Back injuries
and all accidents involving lifting are investigated, and hazards are
corrected.
JOB DESIGN [1509]
- When possible,
jobs are designed to minimize manual material handling.
- When possible,
mechanical lifting devices (forklifts, hoists, cranes, and block and
tackle) are used.
- Manual lifting
and carrying devices (dollies, hand trucks, pry bars, and hooks) are
available and in good condition.
- Where possible,
materials and equipment are used that are easy to lift and carry (for
example, bricks with handholds or fiberglass ladders).
- Where possible,
materials and equipment are used that are easy to lift and carry (for
example, bricks with handholds or fiberglass ladders).
- Where possible,
materials are ordered in small, light quantities (for example, 3-foot
drywall or small packages of cement).
- Lifting tasks
are divided among workers to reduce repetitive lifting.
- Heavy materials
which must be lifted manually are stored off the ground, no lower than
knee height. (This limits the height of the lifting required, and reduces
pressure on the spine.)
- Heavy materials
are stored where there is enough space to lift them safely, without
reaching or twisting.
TRAINING
[1509]
- Workers have been
trained about all identified lifting hazards on the job, and methods
to avoid injury.
- Workers have been
trained in safe lifting techniques, including team lifting and carrying.
WORK PRACTICES [1509]
- Materials are
delivered as close as possible to where they will be used.
- Loads are split
up to reduce weight.
- Walkways are kept
clear to allow use of material handling devices like carts and dollies.
- Mechanical devices
or team lifting techniques are used for heavy loads whenever possible.
- Before lifting
and carrying heavy objects, workers plan the task, including resting
points if necessary.
- Workers use the
correct grip, test the load before lifting, and lift and hold the load
close to the body.
- Loads are lifted
and lowered gradually.
- Mechanical devices
or team lifting techniques are used for heavy loads whenever possible.
- Lifting belts
are provided only if recommended by a qualified physician and if workers
have been trained in their proper use.
- Workers are encouraged
to warm up at the start of each shift, and to take regular
stretch breaks.
CAL/OSHA ERGONOMICS REGULATION
- If there has been
more than one ergonomic injury within a year to workers doing the same
task, the company has set up a program to identify and correct these
hazards and provide relevant training. [5110]
Tailgate
Meetings That Work : Collection
Published in June, 1994 by: Labor Occupational Health Program, School
of Public Health, 2515 Channing Way, University of California, Berkeley,
CA 94720. Phone: (510) 642-5507.
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