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The following procedures are taken from Annex C of the ANSI Z133 Standard: <br />Before lifting any weight: <br />(a) Be sure clear the travel path available if the weight is to be carried from one place to <br />another. <br />(b) Decide exactly how the object should be grasped to avoid sharp edges, slivers, splinters, <br />or other things that might cause injury. <br />(c) Make a preliminary lift to be sure the load can be <br />safely handled. <br />(d) Place feet solidly on the walking surface. <br />(e) Crouch as close to the load as possible with legs <br />bent at an angle of about 90 degrees. <br />(f) Keep back as straight as possible. It may be far <br />from vertical but should not be arched. <br />(g) Lift with the legs, not the back, keeping the <br />weight as close to the body as possible. <br />(h) Use a second worker when necessary. <br />Stretching and exercises <br />The professional athlete must maintain a high level of production and effort to win. The same is <br />true for an employee, who must perform at peak efficiency. <br />Strains of the lower back muscles, the most common back injury, usually occur because the <br />muscles are cold and tight. If the athlete warms up and stretches to avoid injury, then why not the <br />worker? <br />Superior Landscaping will provide you with information on simple, quick warm-up/stretches that <br />you can perform prior to heavy exertion. <br />Disciplinary Procedures <br />Employees who fail to comply with safety rules will be subject to disciplinary action up to and <br />including termination. Supervisors will follow the normal disciplinary procedures as follows: <br />1. Verbal counseling - must be documented in the employee's personnel file. <br />2. Written warning - outlining nature of offense and necessary corrective action. <br />3. Suspension without pay - one (1) working day without pay - the third step or a separate <br />disciplinary action resulting from a serious violation. <br />13 <br />