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While You Are Lifting
Get a firm grip on the load and keep it close to your body
Face the direction you will be moving in so that you do not have to turn during your lift
Do not twist your body while you are lifting
To avoid reaching while you are lifting, pick the cases from the front of the pallet and then have a forklift
turn the pallet to unload the remainder
When you have to put your load on a flat surface, make sure that there are blocks or shims so that your
fingers will not be pinched
Hazard: Congested Aisles
Details
Congestion is created when product is left in aisles or when there are several pickers working in the same
aisle. This congestion can lead to collisions, slips, trips, and falls.
Threat
Serious injury
Injury to your legs and feet
Safe Work Guidelines
If you can, remove product stored in aisles to an appropriate storage area
Let your supervisor know about the congestion in the aisles
Suggest that your supervisor stagger the work schedule of order pickers where possible
Let your co-workers know if you are passing (sound your horn, call out)
Do not pass a load over another worker
Hazard: Inadequate Traffic Management
Details
The presence of pedestrians in areas where powered equipment is being used can lead to collisions.
Threat
Serious injury
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