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BOS-PRD-03.900906
Table of Contents
1 Pu rpose......................................................................................................................................................4 2 S c ope .........................................................................................................................................................4 3 Respons i b i l i t y, a u thor i t y an d a cc o u ntab i l i t y .........................................................................................5 4 Des c r i pt i on ................................................................................................................................................6 4.1 Manual handling and lifting ...............................................................................................................6 4.1.1 Common cause of injury .............................................................................................................6 4.1.2 Employees responsibility ............................................................................................................6 4.1.3 Training .......................................................................................................................................6 4.1.4 Good lifting technique .................................................................................................................6 4.1.5 Holding loads away from the trunk .............................................................................................7 4.1.6 Twisting.......................................................................................................................................7 4.1.7 Stooping......................................................................................................................................7 4.1.8 Reaching upwards ......................................................................................................................7 4.1.9 Large vertical movement of the load ..........................................................................................7 4.1.10 Long carrying distances..............................................................................................................8 4.1.11 Strenuous pushing or pulling ......................................................................................................8 4.1.12 Unpredictable movement of loads ..............................................................................................8 4.1.13 Repetitive handling .....................................................................................................................8 4.1.14 Insufficient rest or recovery period..............................................................................................8 4.1.15 Team handling ............................................................................................................................8 4.2 Slips, Trips and Falls .........................................................................................................................9 4.2.1 Planning ......................................................................................................................................9 4.2.2 Control measures .......................................................................................................................9 4.2.3 Organisation................................................................................................................................9 4.2.4 Checking .....................................................................................................................................9 4.2.5 Review ........................................................................................................................................9 4.2.6 The environment .......................................................................................................................10 4.2.7 Decks and stairways .................................................................................................................10 4.2.8 Work place maintenance ..........................................................................................................10 4.2.9 Personal Protective Equipment ................................................................................................10 4.3 Working with tools ...........................................................................................................................10 4.3.1 Personal protection ...................................................................................................................10 4.3.2 Job safety..................................................................................................................................11 4.3.3 Safety guidelines ......................................................................................................................11 4.4 Hand tools .......................................................................................................................................11 4.4.1 Insulation...................................................................................................................................12 4.5 Ladder safety...................................................................................................................................12 4.6 Power tools......................................................................................................................................13 4.6.1 General guidelines ....................................................................................................................13 4.6.2 Machine and tool guards ..........................................................................................................14 4.6.3 Grinder safety ...........................................................................................................................15 4.6.4 Metal lathe safety......................................................................................................................15Version 04. Original date: 25/05/2012. Version date: 31/12/2014. Valid version only on QMS site. Uncontrolled when printed.
Procedure prepared by: BOS Deputy QHSE Manager. Approved by: BOS QHSES Manager. Validated by: BOS Quality Representative
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