Supervisors will ensure that no employee is required to lift beyond his or her capabilities. Upon request, employees are to receive assistance in lifting. Employees - Employees are to report any unsafe act associated with this policy to their supervisors. Employees are to report any injury to their immediate supervisors. Employees that are assigned lifting belts are to maintain them and have them replaced when torn or frayed. Employees must attend the company program Back Safety Training before being authorized to use lifting belts or related personal protective equipment. Safety Department - Safety Department will provide prompt assistance to managers/unit heads, supervisors, or others as applicable on any matter concerning this safety policy and procedure. Safety will assist in developing or securing the required training and will provide training at the request of managers/unit heads. Safety will also work Back Safety with Purchasing Departments ensure that all newly purchased lifting related equipment and supplies comply with current safety regulations. Additionally, Safety will provide consultative and audit assistance to ensure effective implementation of this safety policy and procedure. Training Employees who perform manual lifting shall attend training on proper lifting Back Safety techniques. Back belts are not to be used or assigned to employees until they complete the training. Training shall be provided upon initial employment and/or new Back Safety job assignment. Periodic refresher training shall be conducted at the discretion of the supervisor. Training will include, but is not limited to, proper lifting techniques, proper use of the back belt, injury prevention, and behavior modification. Risk Factors There are major differences in the ability of individuals to withstand lifting and other demanding physical labor. Because back pain results from different circumstances, an individual’s exposure and personal characteristics affect his or her chances of experiencing lifting related back injuries. Work related risk factors have been identified from various studies and include: Heavy lifting and heavy work • Frequent lifting • Lifting loads near one’s strength capacity • Occasional very stressful load handling • Sudden unforeseen events (accidents) • Prolonged standing or sitting •
Supervisors will ensure that no employee is required to lift beyond his or her capabilities. Upon request, employees are to receive assistance in lifting. Employees - Employees are to report any unsafe act associated with this policy to their supervisors. Employees are to report any injury to their immediate supervisors. Employees that are assigned lifting belts are to maintain them and have them replaced when torn or frayed. Employees must attend the company Back Safety Training program before being authorized to use lifting belts or related personal protective equipment. Safety Department - Safety Department will provide prompt assistance to managers/unit heads, supervisors, or others as applicable on any matter concerning this safety policy and procedure. Safety will assist in developing or securing the required training and will provide Back Safety training at the request of managers/unit heads. Safety will also work with Purchasing Departments ensure that all newly purchased lifting related equipment and supplies comply with current safety regulations. Additionally, Safety will provide consultative and audit assistance to ensure effective implementation of this safety policy and procedure. Training Employees who perform manual lifting shall attend Back Safety training on proper lifting techniques. Back belts are not to be used or assigned to employees until they complete the Back Safety training. Training shall be provided upon initial employment and/or new job assignment. Periodic refresher training shall be conducted at the discretion of the supervisor. Training will include, but is not limited to, proper lifting techniques, proper use of the back belt, injury prevention, and behavior modification. Risk Factors There are major differences in the ability of individuals to withstand lifting and other demanding physical labor. Because back pain results from different circumstances, an individual’s exposure and personal characteristics affect his or her chances of experiencing lifting related back injuries. Work related risk factors have been identified from various studies and include: • Heavy lifting and heavy work • Frequent lifting • Lifting loads near one’s strength capacity • Occasional very stressful load handling • Sudden unforeseen events (accidents) • Prolonged standing or sitting
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