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MSASTER_RESPONSE The following procedures are taken from Annex C of the ANSI 2.133 Standard: Before lifting any weight: Be sure clear the travel path available if the weight is to be carried from one place to another. Decide exactly how the object should be grasped to avoid sharp edges, slivers, splinters, or other things that might cause injury. • Make a preliminary lift to be sure the load can be safely handled. • Place feet solidly on the walking surface. • Crouch as close to the load as possible with legs bent at an angle of about 90 degrees. • Keep back as straight as possible. It may be far from vertical but should not be arched. • Lift with the legs, not the back, keeping the weight as close to the body as possible. • Use a second worker when necessary. Stretching and exercises The professional athlete must maintain a high level of production and effort to win. The same is true for an arborist, who must perform at peak efficiency. Strains of the lower back muscles, the most common back injury, usually occur because the muscles are cold and tight. If the athlete warms up and stretches to avoid injury, then why not the tree worker? CTC will provide you with information on simple, quick warm-up/stretches that you can perform prior to heavy exertion. Early Return to Work CTC participates in an Early Return to Work Program with local providers closest to job site for the treatment of all work- related injuries. If you are ured at work, you must report the injury to your supervisor immediately. If medical treatment is necessary and you haven't designated a treating physician, you must go to the nearest medical facility. You must also complete an Employee Claim for Workers' Compensation Benefits form as soon after an accident as possible. If you are unable to return to the regular position due to a workplace injury, you should discuss with the doctor the possibility of working in a light duty job until the doctor releases you for full duty. If the doctor releases you for light duty, your supervisor will be notified the same day. Modified jobs will be identified after obtaining your physical restrictions. "Modified" might be your regular job, modified by removing heavier tasks and reassigning these to other employees; a different regular job currently existing at the workplace; or a job which is specifically designed around your restrictions. A modified job offer will be made only when the work is available and of benefit to the company. Part-time work will be considered as modified work, if medically indicated. Each case will be assessed individually based on need. Modified work may not be implemented every time there is a loss claim. Wages will not necessarily be the same as that of the regular job. If you take off work completely, or if light duty work is unavailable, you must report your medical condition and progress to the supervisor at least once a week. Page 68 of 87