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Snow and Ice Removal Safety

© Business & Legal Reports, Inc Session Objectives Recognize snow and ice removal hazards Inspect equipment properly and use it safely Avoid slips, trips, and falls Shovel and lift safely to prevent back injuries Remove snow safely from roofs Understand and prevent cold-related illness

© Business & Legal Reports, Inc Prequiz: How Much Do You Know? No special preparation is necessary to remove snow and ice safely. It’s safe to clear a clog from a snowblower chute with your hand if you’re wearing gloves. Back injuries are a common hazard of snow and ice removal operations. You should wear a hat while working outdoors in cold weather because a lot of body heat is lost if your head is uncovered. © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1009

Hazards Equipment Slips, trips, and falls Back injuries Noise

© Business & Legal Reports, Inc Hazards (cont.) Overexertion Poor visibility Fatigue Cold

© Business & Legal Reports, Inc Preoperation Safety Procedures Vehicles Plows Blowers Spreaders Communication equipment

© Business & Legal Reports, Inc Assess conditions Check for hazards Review plan of action Select PPE Preoperation Safety Procedures (cont.)

© Business & Legal Reports, Inc Equipment Safety: Plows Vehicles/pedestrians Steering control Speed Obstacles Drop points © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1009

Equipment Safety: Blowers Clear the area Direct snow away Stop the engine before cleaning Never use your hands Work up and down slopes, not across Never leave unattended Handle gas safely © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1009

Equipment Safety: Spreaders Lifting and loading Driving Adjusting Clearing clogs Walking © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1009

PPE Eye protection Hearing protection Warm clothing Gloves Reflective safety jacket or vest Waterproof boots Head protection

© Business & Legal Reports, Inc When clearing snow from a slope with a snowblower, you should work: You should inspect snow removal equipment: Before beginning operations, you should: To plow safely: a. Up and down slope b. Across slope face a. Once a month b. Before each use a. Check area for hazards b. Take a break a. Take big bites b. Maintain good steering control

© Business & Legal Reports, Inc Do you understand: Snow and ice removal hazards? Preoperation safety procedures? Operating equipment safely? PPE? Review Do you understand: Snow and ice removal hazards? Preoperation safety procedures? Operating equipment safely? PPE?

© Business & Legal Reports, Inc Driving Safety Conditions Seat belt Vehicles/pedestrians Backing up Darkness

© Business & Legal Reports, Inc Avoiding Slips, Trips, And Falls Footwear Obstacles Ice Falling © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1009

Shoveling Safety Stretch Pace Think small Breathe Balance Hold shovel close © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1009

Shoveling Safety (cont.) Push Lift safely Avoid twisting Shovel stairs safely Take breaks Avoid smoking © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1009

Weather conditions Buddy system Ladder safety Fall arrest system Rakes and shovels Clearing Snow Safely from Roofs © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1009

Safe Lifting 1. Squat down 2. Pull load close 3. Get a good grip 4. Lift with legs © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1009

Working Safely in the Cold: Hypothermia Call for help Remove wet clothing Give warm sweet drinks Move arms and legs Do not rub or place in a warm tub

© Business & Legal Reports, Inc Working Safely in the Cold: Frostbite Move to a warm place Do not rub the area Dry and wrap the skin Seek medical attention

© Business & Legal Reports, Inc Preventing Hypothermia And Frostbite Dress warmly Wear hat/gloves Wear insulated boots Take short breaks Drink warm beverages Eat hearty meals

© Business & Legal Reports, Inc Other Important Safety Issues Visibility Fatigue Drugs/alcohol

© Business & Legal Reports, Inc Before shoveling, you should to loosen up your muscles. Breathe in when you a shovel of snow and breathe when you throw the snow. Avoid your body when you throw the snow. Hold the shovel to your body for best leverage. Take to allow tired muscles to relax and avoid overexertion. stretch lift out twisting close breaks Fill in the blanks.

© Business & Legal Reports, Inc Do you understand: Driving safety? Avoiding slips, trips, and falls? Shoveling safety? Clearing roofs safely? Safe lifting? Cold-related illness? Visibility, fatigue, and drugs and alcohol? Review Do you understand: Driving safety? Avoiding slips, trips, and falls? Shoveling safety? Clearing roofs safely? Safe lifting? Cold-related illness? Visibility, fatigue, and drugs and alcohol?

© Business & Legal Reports, Inc Key Points to Remember Take proper precautions. Operate all equipment safely as you have been trained to do and wear appropriate PPE. Shovel and lift safely. Dress warmly and watch for signs of cold- related illness and fatigue. Do not use drugs or alcohol.