Employee Manual 2023 - Flipbook - Page 120
through falls and falling objects.
Scaffolding must be erected, moved, dismantled, and altered only by a competent person(s) as
required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
Most scaffolds fall into one of three primary categories: Tubular, Suspended, & Rolling.
Scaffolds are rated for three types of work. The types of work are: Light-duty, Medium-duty, &
Heavy-duty.
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Use the type(s) of scaffolding designed and rated for the work you are doing.
Avoid scaffold work during bad weather.
Set up barricades to prevent moving equipment/vehicles form hitting scaffolding.
When working under or near a scaffold, wear a hard-hat.
Inspect all equipment before use.
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• Use equipment that is damaged or deteriorated in any way.
Forklift Safety—(Loader Safety)
If your job requires you to operate a forklift, you should have proper forklift training.
Forklifts can be dangerous to work around. Stay safe by remembering these cautions:
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Work in designated areas only. Avoid shortcuts through traffic areas.
Let the forklift operator know you’re working in the area.
Be careful not to trip on the lowered forks of a stopped forklift. They may be hard to see.
Pay attention to what’s going on around you. Many forklifts have very quiet motors.
Listen for horns and look for flashing lights. Stop at corners and doorways and look both
ways—just as if you were out on the street.
Forklifts can move fast. Stay clear when a forklift is backing up or turning.
Know the inspection requirements, safe operating procedures, and limitations of a forklift
before operating it.
Always wear your safety belt where provided.
Keep your hands and feet inside the cab.
Always check for pedestrians!
Do NOT…
• Operate a forklift unless you have received training.
• Walk under the elevated load of a forklift.
• Engage in horseplay around a forklift or loader.
City of Plymouth Employee manual - Page 120 – March 2023
