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I 6. Pick up area daily. . 7. Don't leave machines running unattended. -- S. Safe Lifting and Carrying Procedures 1. Employees shall lift loads correctly as to avoid strains and sprains. Each I employee must determine for themselves the weight he/she can safely lift. 2. When preparing to lift, employee's feet should be set solidly and far I enough apart for good balance and stability. 3. Employees should get as close to the load as possible, bending knees to a I squatting position. Employees should then raise to a standing position allowing the legs to do the work. The back should be kept as straight as . possible. Do not twist body or extend arms from body. T. Office Workers I 1. Employees operating any VDT (Video Terminal Display) systems or keyboard equipment more than four hours in duration must take at least a I fifteen minute break: from such. This should be done by standing up, stretching legs and arms, and rotating neck and shoulders. 2. Office furniture and equipment should be placed and arranged so that there ~ are no sharp corners or angles that will protrude into an aisle way. I 3. When lifting overhead items, employees should lift with both hands, and only lift what can be easily handled with/in both hands. I 4. Use correct equipment (ladders, step stools) to reach overhead materials. Do not use chairs with wheels, edges of desks, etC. I Employees should avoid tilting chairs back, or sitting on the edge of them. S. 6. Employees should refrain from moving office equipment, materials or I furniture without authorization from their supervisors. 7. Employees shall not leave desk drawers or file drawers open, or file I cabinet covers extended when not being used. I I 21 -- I .