Personal Protective Guide
Job Task: Lifting and Carrying Materials
Hazards: Trauma injury due to impact, foot injury due to dropped items, strains and sprains while lifting
Although other exposures exist, they are not controlled by personal protective equipment; therefore, they are not indicated in this manual.
Recommended Personal Protective Equipment:
| Recommended | Equipment |
|---|---|
| Hard Hat | |
| X | Safety Glasses |
| Googles | |
| Face Shield | |
| X | Gloves (Leather/Chemical Resistive) |
| Respirator | |
| Hearing Protection | |
| X | Safety Shoes/Boots |
| Chemical Resistant Clothing | |
| Apron | |
| Long Sleeve Shirt/Pants | |
| Reflective Garment/Vest | |
| Fall Protection | |
| Other |
Additional Comments: Use proper lifting techniques. Two people should manually lift or move heavy items. Where possible use mechanical equipment. Wear appropriate gloves when object being handled could cause cuts, punctures, or abrasions to hands. Use proper lifting techniques. Stretch prior to activity to warm up muscles.
Reviewed: 2/2015 by Risk Management and Departmental Safety Committees