Snow Removal
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1. Snow Removal Qama TRAILS SCHOOL DIVISION SAFE WORK PROCEDURE Page 1 of 3 A Community of Learners Committed to Excellence Lorie Carriere All Buildings PTSD Barry Hamilton Terry Salt Gord Howe September 4 2014 New Awkward Postures twisting reaching Forceful exertions lifting pushing of snow Extreme temperatures Slips and trips due to icy conditions Working alone Gloves to reduce skin chaffing and frost bite Heart strain Hat and or balaclava to protect your head and face Dehydration and to reduce the risk of frost bite Exposure to traffic Never leave machine running unattended Use tools only for their intended purpose Note This task may expose workers to musculoskeletal Read and understand general safety procedures in the injury MSI risks Signs and symptoms include pain user manual burning numbness tingling swelling loss of movement or strength in a body part PRE OPERATIONAL SAFETY CHECKS 1 Inspect required personal protective equipment and replace if required 2 Faulty equipment must not be used Immediately report suspect machinery 3 Locate and ensure you are familiar with the operation of the snow removal equipment 4 Do not modify the equipment in any way 5 DO NOT leave any equipment running while unattended 6 Do not use equipment if it is damaged Immediately report any damages to your supervisor 7 8 9 1 Equipment orientation Appropriate wi2. Do not use your knees to help push and lift the scoop e Keep your arms at a 90 degree angle to the handle e If the snow is wet or packed do not fill the scoop as this will make it harder to handle Lifting the snow e Do not reach always move your feet Keep your feet at hip width apart and the shovel close to your body The throw height should not exceed 4 feet or a distance of 3 feet Avoid awkward throwing postures e Swat with your legs apart knees bent and back straight e Lifts with your legs do not bend at your waist e Scoop small amounts of snow into the shovel and walk to where you want to dump it e Do not hold a shovelful of snow with your arms outstretched it puts too much weight on your spine Snow Removal C PEMBINA TRAILS SCHOOL DIVISION SAFE WORK PROCEDURE Page 3 of 3 A Community of Learners Committed to Excellence Shoveling stairs e Avoid twisting to access the snow or throwing it to the side or over the shoulder e Stand lower than the step that you are shoveling and pull the snow towards you Repeat this until you reach the bottom step e Scoop and lift the snow or push the snow to the disposal area Roof rakes e Pulling snow shaft length and the awkward design of the rake can cause excessive strain while working overhead Remove snow as soon as possible from the roof Do not let it pile up along the edges e Take frequent breaks and stretch the arms neck and shoulders during
3. knees and hips when lifting rather than rounding your back forward e take small steps to turn to avoid twisting your back especially when carrying loads e forcefully twisting with a load greatly increases the stress on your back and shoulders 7 Alternate your hands periodically to break up the same movement 8 Be extremely cautious throughout this procedure it is very easy to slip on the snow and ice Take small steps and walk slowly 9 Pace yourself Take frequent micro breaks to stretch your back if you are shoveling for long periods Caution DO NOT shovel for several hours straight Stop every 30 60 minutes to stretch and warm up The colder the weather the more breaks that are required Shoveling for long periods of time can cause back injuries muscle strains frost bite and hypothermia 10 Take breaks as required and replace fluids lost due to dehydration maintain an easy pace in order not to become fatigued and experience energy loss 11 Once snow has been cleared use a small container and sprinkle sand or other de icing agent on the area where appropriate Pushing the snow Push the snow from the center to the sides and then lift it e Push the snow with a wide blade shovel and lift and throw with a smaller blade shovel Snow scoops e Push the scoop pulling it will cause strain to the back and neck e Do not lift the scoop pushing it forward quickly and stopping or tilting it gently will allow the snow to slide out
4. and after this activity e DO NOT use a roof rake from a ladder Clean Up 1 Clean off all equipment and return it to the appropriate storage area 2 Close bag of salt lava rock or de icer and return to storage If an emergency situation occurs while conducting this task or there is an equipment malfunction stop and turn off the equipment and notify your supervisor REPORT ANY HAZARDOUS SITUATION TO YOUR SUPERVISOR IMMEDIATELY e WS8 amp H Act W210 Section 4 5 7 7 1 Mb Regulations 217 2006 Part 2 Section 2 1 Safe Work Procedures Part 6 Section 6 1 6 7 6 18 Personal Protective Equipment Part 16 Sections 16 1 16 13 Machines Tools amp Robots
5. nter clothing Appropriate non slip winter footwear High visibility Vest VA AAR SA lt a amp 8 ss Ensure that you have access to water before during and after the snow shoveling Dress in layers where possible and be aware of the wind chill Stretch your muscles focusing on your upper body 0 Select the proper shovel for your size Ideally the shovel should come up to your chest A shovel with a curved handle is best Remember that a push style shovel is not intended for lifting 11 Notify someone that you will be doing snow removal PROCEDURE 1 Inspect and don all personal protective equipment and warm winter clothing 2 Use the snow blower to remove all snow from the entrance ways sidewalks and paths first 3 Use light weight shovel appropriate to the task ensuring handle is long enough so you don t have to stoop Snow Removal C PEMBINA TRAILS SCHOOL DIVISION SAFE WORK PROCEDURE Page 2 of 3 A Community of Leamers Committed to Excellence 4 Push snow with appropriate shovel designed for this if practical rather than lifting the snow 5 If needing to throw snow push close to area Take smaller amounts that you can easily lift and turn your feet to the direction you re throwing don t twist at the waist 6 Try to use safe body mechanics For shoveling these include e awide stance a wide grip on the shovel and trying to keep your back straight and upright e bending the
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