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• <br /> approximately six ounces of water every 15 minutes. Follow up with a <br /> medical examination. <br /> c. Heat stroke — Call 9-1-1 immediately. Move to a cooler area, remove your <br /> outer clothing, immerse yourself in cool water or apply cool, wet towels or <br /> cloths to the body. Do NOT drink liquid, and wait for emergency personnel to <br /> arrive. <br /> Job-Specific Safety Precautions <br /> Superior Landscaping and Lawn Service workers are to take the appropriate precautions when <br /> using the tools of the trade. No worker is to use the equipment until properly trained. <br /> 1. Shoveling and Digging <br /> a. Locate underground utilities before digging on a worksite. Contact each utility <br /> company to mark the lines so you <br /> b. avoid hitting them while performing excavation tasks. <br /> c. Inspect shovels before each use by looking specifically for cracked handles and dull <br /> edges. If shovels are not in <br /> d. good working condition, use a different tool. <br /> e. Select the proper shovel for the task at hand. <br /> f. Remain cautious when shoveling wet soil, as it is extremely heavy. <br /> g. Keep your feet apart to keep your balance while shoveling. <br /> h. Turn your front foot in the direction where you want to move the load to avoid <br /> back injuries from twisting unnecessarily. <br /> i. Lift loads with your legs and then step toward the spot where you want to deposit <br /> the load. <br /> j. Keep your back straight throughout the entire shoveling process. <br /> 2. Heavy Equipment Operation <br /> a. No passengers are permitted on heavy equipment. <br /> b. Keep windows and windshield clean. <br /> c. Do not use heavy equipment if the horn or backup alarm does not sound. <br /> d. Turn off the engine before leaving heavy equipment unattended. <br /> e. Keep heavy equipment in gear when going down grade. Do not use neutral. <br /> f. Display the Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) sign when operating heavy equipment on <br /> roads. <br /> 3. Riding Lawn Mowers <br /> a. Read the instruction manual and receive the proper training before operating the <br /> machinery. <br /> b. Inspect the equipment before each use. <br /> c. Assure that the grass catcher, discharge guard and other safety devices are in good <br /> working order. <br /> d. Clear the desired mowing area of debris, rocks or other obstacles before each use. <br /> e. With the engine is off, adjust the deck cutting height. <br /> 31 <br />