Employee Manual 2023 - Flipbook - Page 108
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Keep your mind on the job. Do not become distracted while using sharp tools.
Cut away from your body.
Use knives and other tools for their intended purposes only.
Wait for rotating, reciprocating, or revolving cutting blades to fully stop before handling.
Do NOT…
• Force a cut– this increases the likelihood of slippage. Apply a controlled force while cutting.
Cleaning Up
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Use great care when disposing of sharp objects. Bring the waste container to the sharp
object.
• Discard broken glass upon detection.
• Return knives and other cutting tools to their guarded storage place immediately after
using.
• Remove nails from packaging crates prior to discarding them.
• Look for sharp objects protruding from garbage bags, bundles of clothing, or other objects
being carried.
• Identify and correct sharp edges and corners on facility equipment and structures.
Do NOT…
• Pick up broken glass with bare hands. Use a dust pan and broom.
• Blindly reach hands into any area you cannot see. Look for sharp objects first.
Heat Stress
Keeping Cool in the Heat
Excessive heat from vigorous activity or hot and humid weather can place abnormal stress on your
body. The following guidelines can help you keep cool in the heat and avoid the dangerous
consequences of heat stress.
Water:
Drink water before you become thirsty. Thirst does not appear until you are already dehydrated.
Replenish lost body fluids by drinking plenty of cool water throughout the day. Drinking a glass of
water every thirty minutes is recommended.
Nutrition:
A well-balanced diet is essential when engaging in strenuous activity. Substitute light meals for hot,
heavy meals which add heat to your body.
Medications:
Many medications can interfere with the body’s ability to respond to heat. You should discuss any
medications you are taking with your physician.
City of Plymouth Employee manual - Page 108 – March 2023
