What types of protective clothing should be worn?
DO WEAR • lightweight, flexible, tear and puncture-resistant clothing, • safety boots with toe caps and slip-resistant soles, and • protective gloves, appropriate for the materials being handled. DO NOT WEAR • aprons, coats, • clothing with exposed buttons, zippers or loose flaps, or • heavy duty mitts. What should you do before lifting? • Always check before lifting to see if mechanical aids such as hoists, lift trucks dollies or wheelbarrows are available. • Get help with heavy or awkward loads. • Assess the weight of the load. • Identify the weight of the load. • Be sure that you can lift the load without over-exertion. • Be sure that the load is “free” to move. • Check that the planned location of the load is free of obstacles and debris. • Be sure that the path to the planned location of the load is clear. Grease, oil, water, litter and debris can cause slips and falls. • Particular handling and lifting techniques are needed for different kinds of loads or materials being handled
