4212-Local Trucking Without Storage
Local Trucking without Storage
SIC CODE 4212
Section 9
SAFETY RULES, POLICIES, AND PROCEDURES
The safety rules contained on these pages have been prepared to protect you in your daily work. Employees are to follow these rules, review them often and use good common sense in carrying out assigned
ALL PERSONNEL
Lifting Procedures...... 3
OFFICE SAFETY
General Rules...... 3
Housekeeping...... 3
Stairs...... 4
File Cabinets/Desks...... 4
Electrical...... 4
Video Display Terminals Ergonomics...... 4
OPERATORS/DRIVERS
Fueling...... 5
Vans and Small Delivery Trucks...... 6
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
Vehicle Jacks...... 6
MECHANICS
General Rules...... 6
Pneumatic Tools...... 6
Hydraulic Lifts...... 7
Hazardous Chemicals...... 7
Battery Handling and Storage...... 7
Housekeeping...... 7
Ladders...... 8
WAREHOUSE PERSONNEL
General Rules...... 8
Unpacking Materials...... 8
Handling Merchandise...... 8
Hand Trucks...... 9
Pallet Jacks...... 9
Drum Handling...... 9
FORKLIFTS
Pre-Use Inspection...... 10
Picking Up a Load...... 10
Driving...... 10
ALL PERSONNEL
Lifting Procedures
1.Plan the move before lifting; ensure that you have an unobstructed pathway.
2.Test the weight of the load before lifting by pushing the load along its resting surface.
3.If the load is too heavy or bulky, use lifting and carrying aids such as hand trucks, dollies, pallet jacks and carts, or get assistance from a co-worker.
4.If assistance is required to perform a lift, coordinate and communicate your movements with those of your co-worker.
5.Position your feet 6 to 12 inches apart with one foot slightly in front of the other.
6. Face the load.
7.Bend at the knees, not at the back.
8.Keep your back straight.
9.Have a firm grip on the object using your hands and fingers. Use handles when they are present.
10.Hold the object as close to your body as possible.
11.While keeping the weight of the load in your legs, stand to an erect position.
12.Perform lifting movements smoothly and gradually; do not jerk the load.
13.If you must change direction while lifting or carrying the load, pivot your feet and turn your entire body. Do not twist at the waist.
14.Set down objects in the same manner as you picked them up, except in reverse.
15.Do not lift an object from the floor to a level above your waist in one motion. Set the load down on a table or bench and then adjust your grip before lifting it higher.
16.Never lift anything if your hands are greasy or wet.
17.Wear protective gloves when lifting objects that have sharp corners or jagged edges.
18.Slide materials to the end of the tailgate before attempting to lift them off end of truck. Do not lift over the walls or tailgate of the truck bed.
OFFICE SAFETY
General Rules
1.Do not tilt the chair you are sitting in on its back two legs.
2.Do not stand on furniture to reach high places.
3.Use a ladder or step stool to retrieve or store items that are located above your head.
4.Keep doors in hallways fully open or fully closed.
5.Obey all posted safety and danger signs.
6.Do not block your view by carrying large or bulky items; use a dolly or hand truck or get assistance from a coworker.
Housekeeping
1.Keep floors clear of items such as paper clips, pencils, tacks or staples.
2.Do not kick objects out of your pathway; pick them up or push them out of the way.
3.Clean up spills or leaks immediately by using a paper towel, rag or a mop and bucket.
4.Do not compact trash using your hands or feet; use a box or push stick to compact the trash.
Stairs
1.Use handrails when ascending or descending stairs or ramps.
2.Do not run on stairs or take more than one step at a time.
3.Do not jump from ramps, platforms, ladders or step stools.
File Cabinets/Desks
1.Use the handle when closing doors, drawers and files.
2.Close drawers immediately after use.
3.Open one file cabinet drawer at a time.
4.Put heavy files in the bottom drawers of file cabinets.
Electrical
1.Turn off and unplug office machines before repairing, lubricating or cleaning them.
2.Do not use extension or power cords that have the ground prong removed or broken off.
3.Use a cord cover or tape the cord down when running electrical or other cords across aisles, between desks, or across entrances or exits.
4.Do not connect multiple electrical devices into a single outlet.
5.Do not use frayed, cut or cracked electrical cords.
Video Display Terminals Ergonomics
1.Stand up and stretch once every hour.
2.Move your computer screen and keyboard so that they are directly in front of you.
3.Adjust the height of your chair so that when you are sitting, your elbow and keyboard heights are the same.
4.If the chair height is too high, use a book or other object as a footrest.
OPERATORS/DRIVERS
Pre-Shift Inspection
Each operator is responsible for the safe operation of his/her vehicle.
Drivers must make a daily inspection of the following items:
a) Steering
b) Brakes
c) Mirrors and lights
d) Horn and back-up alarm
e) Tires
f) Windshield wipers
Defects in any of the above must be promptly reported to supervision for adjustment or repair.
1. Do not operate a vehicle if you are fatigued or ill.
2.Do not operate a vehicle if you are taking medication whose container label indicates that the medication may cause drowsiness or other negative side effects.
3.Obey all traffic laws and signs at all times.
4.Do not exceed posted speed limits.
5.Do not make sudden lane changes except in emergency situations.
6.Be prepared to stop at a changing traffic signal.
7.Do not follow other vehicles too closely. To determine if you are too close, watch the vehicle ahead of you pass a fixed object; begin counting "one thousand one, one thousand two, one thousand three"; If you reach the object before counting to three, you are following too closely.
8.Give yourself additional distance from other vehicles when it is raining, when you are being tailgated, or when you are driving over 45 miles per hour.
9.Do not drive the vehicle through, around or under any crossing gate or barrier at a railroad crossing while such gate or barrier is in motion to open or close.
10.Do not drive under an overhang without ascertaining proper clearance.
11.Do not jump from your vehicle; always maintain 3 points of contact.
12.Do not sit on your wallet when driving, as this will eventually result in back pain.
13.Do not park close to an intersection or STOP sign because your truck may block the view of oncoming traffic or pedestrians.
14.When backing from sunlight into the shadow of a dock, stop for a few minutes and allow your eyes to adjust to the change in light; always back slowly.
15.Do not unload your truck without first setting the hand brake and chocking the rear wheels.
16.Never attempt to open rear or side doors of a trailer before first tapping the doors with tightly closed fist. A change from a hollow to a muffled sound could indicate that your load has shifted.
17.Never stand directly in front of a swing door when opening, always stand to the side. Always lock doors firmly in place to prevent them from swinging.
18.Always release load bars or other product restraining devices slowly.
19.Place heavier loads on the floor of the vehicle and not on shelves.
20.Do not try to stop falling products unless you can do so safely.
21.Tighten your stomach muscles and use both hands when closing trailer roll up doors.
22.Secure handcart inside or on vehicle before driving.
23.After hitching your trailer, always examine 5th Wheel lock pin to make sure that it is locked in place. Test the security of lock pin by driving the trailer forward slowly.
Fueling
1.Turn the vehicle off before refueling.
2.Do not smoke while refueling a vehicle.
3.If you spill fuel on your hands, wash with soap and water.
4.Clean up small spills from around fuel tanks with paper towels or, rags before climbing onto tank.
5.If a large fuel spill occurs, do not walk through it; follow your company's reporting and clean up procedure.
6.Always stay in attendance when truck is being refueled
Vans and Small Delivery Trucks.
1.Do not permit customers to climb into your van.
2.Do not permit employees to ride in the back of vans or trucks unless equipped with seat belts.
3.Always secure your load before leaving each customer location.
4.Do not attempt to back into a tight or awkward location unless you have a spotter.
5.Do not overexert yourself when retrieving items from your van; always move material as close to the back of the van as possible before attempting to lift them.
6.Do not stand directly in front of the van door when opening it as load could have shifted.
7.Before driving away from customer location, always check behind and around your vehicle for possible obstructions.
8.Do not move your vehicle without first fastening your belt.
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
Vehicle Jacks
1.Do not exceed the jack's rated lifting capacity as noted on the label of the jack.
2.Set the vehicle emergency brake before lifting the vehicle with a hydraulic jack.
3.Place the grooves of the jack head under the vehicle so that the frame rests along the grooves.
4.Clear all tools, equipment and any other obstructions from under the vehicle before lowering it.
MECHANICS
General Rules
1.No smoking or eating while performing work.
2.Before eating or drinking, wash your hands with soap and water.
3.Wear safety glasses when working on a brake drum or rotor.
4.Use the rear engine start and stop buttons to control the engine when making repairs.
5.When reaching in and around the engine or changing oil, apply barrier cream on your arms to prevent oil from penetrating your skin.
6.Use flexible tubing to vent exhaust fumes to the outdoors when running engine while the shop doors are closed.
Pneumatic Tools
1.Do not point a compressed air hose at bystanders or use it to clean your clothing.
2.Do not use pneumatic tools that have handles with burrs or cracks.
3.Attach the pressure-reducing nozzle that is labeled "Reduces Pressure to 30 psi" to the air hose when using compressed air to clean. Wear safety goggles when using compressed air to clean.
4.Do not allow air hoses to loop on the floor when using them.
5.Do not pass air-powered tools by the hose from one worker to another.
6.Disconnect the tool from the air line before making any adjustments or repairs to the tool.
7.Turn the tool to the "Off" position and let it come to a complete stop before leaving it unattended.
8.Disengage the hand piece from the air hose and coil up the air hose on the work table or hose rack when it is not in use.
9.Do not use compressed air for comfort cooling.
Hydraulic Lifts
1.Follow the operating instructions provided by the lift's manufacturer.
2.Wear eye protection when working under vehicles to block dirt, debris, and parts from entering your eyes.
3.Use and never by-pass the safety latches on the hydraulic lift contact pads.
4.Do not stand in front of vehicles that are being driven on to the lift.
5.Do not raise the lift with anyone inside the vehicle.
6.Remove all tools, cords, hoses, trash and any other debris from the lift area and wipe up all grease and oil spills before driving a vehicle into your service bay.
7.Do not use any lift that has cracked contact pads, cracked lift arms or any other visible damage.
8.Do not leave the controls unattended while the lift is in motion.
9.Do not block or "tie open" the lift's control while the lift is in motion.
10.Do not use the engine or transmission supports or stands as a substitute for jack stands.
11.If the vehicle begins to slip off of the lift, run in the opposite direction of the fall, but not toward a wall or workbench that might trap you between the object and the vehicle.
12.Before you lower the vehicle, remove tool trays, jack, engine, and transmission stands, and any other obstruction from under the vehicle.
Hazardous Chemicals
1.Read and follow the safety instructions on the chemical container label and on the corresponding Safety Data Sheets (SDS) before using, handling, or applying the chemicals in your workplace.
2.Wear rubber gloves and protective eyewear, when using chemicals labeled "Flammable", "Corrosive", and “Caustic" or "Poisonous".
3.Always use chemical goggles and a face shield before handling chemicals labeled "Corrosive" or "Caustic".
7.Do not smoke while handling chemicals labeled "Flammable".
Battery Handling and Storage
1.Do not lay tools or metal parts on top of a battery.
2.Turn battery chargers to the "Off" position prior to connecting the cables to the battery posts.
3.Do not smoke in the battery charging areas.
5.Do not stand directly over the battery when performing a "load" test.
6.Obey all "No Smoking" signs posted in the battery charging areas.
7.Do not use a screwdriver to test the charge of a battery.
Housekeeping
1.Keep the service bay floors clear of parts and tools.
2.In the event of a large oil spill, immediately spread the absorbent powder over the spill.
3.Clean the bay floors after each vehicle maintenance job and at the end of the work shift.
4.Dispose of oily rags in the container labeled "Oily Rags Only".
5.Dispose of trash only in trash receptacles.
Ladders
1.Do not use a ladder that has loose rungs, cracked or split side rails, missing rubber foot pads or other visible damage.
2.Allow only one person on the ladder at a time.
3.Face the ladder when climbing up or down.
4.Maintain a three-point contact by keeping both hands and one foot or both feet and one hand on the ladder at all times when climbing up or down the ladder.
5.When performing work from a ladder, face the ladder and do not lean backward or sideways from the ladder.
6.Do not move a rolling ladder while someone is on it.
WAREHOUSE PERSONNEL
General Rules
1.Wear safety shoes when working in the warehouse.
2.Stand clear of hand trucks, pallet jacks, motorized carts, forklifts and other moving vehicles in and around the warehouse area.
3.Do not attempt to catch falling materials.
4.Do not try to kick objects out your pathway; push or carry them out of the way.
5.Move slowly when approaching blind corners.
6.Do not carry sheets of glass under your arm.
Unpacking Materials
1.Use aviator snips when cutting strapping bands away from a shipping container.
2.Wear safety glasses when cutting strapping bands, uncrating materials and driving nails.
3.Immediately dispose of metal banding scraps in waste containers.
4.Visually inspect for sharp objects or other hazards before putting your hands, legs or other body parts into containers such as garbage cans, boxes, or bags.
5.Store case cutters, X-Acto knives and other tools with cutting edges in sheaths when they are not in use.
6.Wear leather or cotton gloves to prevent hand injuries.
Handling Merchandise
1.Move containerized items by pushing them rather than by carrying them.
2.Slide all containerized packages or use a hand truck, pallet jack or dolly to move them.
3.When manually stocking shelves, position the materials to be shelved slightly in front of you so that you do not have to twist when lifting and stacking materials.
4.Place items on shelves so that they lie flat and do not lean against each other.
5.Place heavier loads on the lower or middle shelves.
6.Do not stack bulky merchandise on crushed boxes.
7.Do not let items overhang from shelves into walkways.
8.Remove one object at a time from a shelf.
9.Do not climb the racking to stock or retrieve merchandise.
Hand Trucks
1.Tip the load slightly forward so that the tongue of the hand truck goes under the load.
2.Push the tongue of the hand truck all the way under the load to be moved.
3.Keep the center of gravity of the load as low as possible by placing heavier objects below the lighter objects.
4.When loading hand trucks, keep your feet clear of the wheels.
5.Push the load so that the axle and not the handles will carry the weight. The operator should only balance and push.
6.Place the load so that it will not slip, shift or fall. Use straps, if they are provided, to secure the load.
7.Do not try to catch the load if it is falling or slipping. Get out of the way.
8.If your view is obstructed, use a spotter to assist in guiding the load.
9.For extremely bulky or pressurized items such as gas cylinders, strap or chain the items to the hand truck.