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FY-13 OSHA Susan Harwood Grant Program This material was produced under grant number SH F-12 from OSHA. It does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Labor, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.

Occupational Safety and Heath Administration (OSHA) Video

Objectives: Participants will: Examine facts associated with fall hazards Examine proper materials handing usage and safety Explain back Injury prevention Identify requirements for use of personal protective equipment

Logistics Safety Awareness The fatal injury rate for the logistics industry is higher than the national average for all industries Several potential hazards for workers in the logistics field: Slips, Trips and Falls Materials Handling Back Injury PPE

Fall Hazards Slips trips and falls constitutes the majority of General Industry accidents Moving materials on different levels Different type of floor surfaces Lose your balance or stumble

Fall Hazards Slip Trip Fall occurs when persons foot contacts an object or lower level unexpectedly causing them to be thrown off balance occurs when you are too far off balance occurs when too little friction/traction between the shoe and walking surface

Fall Hazards Slips trips and falls 1910 subpart D - Walking-working surfaces Walking/working surfaces are addressed in specific standards for the general industry, shipyard employment, marine terminals, long shoring, and the construction industry. Good Housekeeping OSHA (29 CFR (a))

Slips, Trips and Falls video/Fall Hazards

Fall Hazards Moving materials on different levels is not considered an issue in Fall Hazards. A. True B. False

Fall Hazards

Materials Handling Material Handling equipment and precautions: Forklift Hand Truck, Dollies, By Hand Conveyors Cranes, Hoists or Derricks

Materials Handling 1. Which does OSHA require you to be certified in to be trained and authorized? A. Hand Truck B. Conveyors C. Dollies D. Cranes and Forklift

Stacking Loads Video/Material Handling

Material Handling ( 29 CFR (b)-(c)) that "Storage of material shall not create a hazard. stack containers and materials so they're stable and secure against sliding or collapse Safe Storage Practices/Stacking Loads

Materials Handling/Back Safety Material handling is the lifting, lowering, moving, pushing pulling carrying equipment, supplies tools etc. from one place to another. Control stressors by: Minimizing the amount of weight handled Use material handling devices Break material into smaller packages Plan ahead

Back Safety Factors to consider Object weight – Of course! Size, shape, contents Frequency Vertical distance of lift How much can you lift? NIOSH – 51 lbs. AGCIH – 70 lbs.

Back Injuries Video

Back Safety A back support belt may be used as long as: A. Approved by supervisor/physician B. Its made out of material that wont chafe C. Its been OSHA certified D. You feel better with it on

Personal Protective Equipment One of the best ways to protect yourself from injury is to wear proper clothing and equipment OSHA requires employers to provide—and employees to use—PPE wherever we identify hazards that could cause "injury or impairment" (29 CFR (a))

Personal Protective Equipment Hard Hats Footwear Gloves Safety Glasses/Protective Clothing Hearing Protection

Summary Be aware of your surroundings- slips, trips and falls Good Housekeeping- neat, clean organized, no obstacles or hazards present Material Handling- handling, stacking, storage Back Safety- know limitations, weight, ask for help PPE- first line of defense proper personal protective equipment

Helpful OSHA Resources OSHA has many helpful programs, including assistance about safety and health programs, state plans, workplace consultations, voluntary protection programs, strategic partnerships, training and education, and more

OSHA Contact Numbers To report Unsafe Working Conditions, Safety and Health Violations Contact OSHA (6742) / TTY To File a Complaint Form: To file an OSHA-7 report online, see how to file a complaint with OSHA ( For more information regarding your rights, see Worker Rights

References 29 CFR 1910 subpart D - Walking-working surfaces 29 CFR (b)(1) - Sufficient safe clearances shall be allowed for aisles, at loading docks, through doorways and wherever turns or passage must be made. 29 CFR (a) - keep the area "clean and orderly and in a sanitary condition." 29 CFR (a) neat and the aisles clear 29 CFR (b)-(c)- Storage of material shall not create a hazard. 29 CFR (a) - PPE wherever we identify hazards that could cause "injury or impairment“ 29 CFR (a)- where there is a potential for injury to the head from falling objects"

References (Online) factsheet (Online) (Online) (Online) Keller & Associates, Inc., J.J. (2004). Loading Dock and Warehouse Safety “The Ins and Outs).

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