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# Hand Washing: Reducing the Risk of Common Infections (cont.) ## When should I wash my hands? (cont.) - Before touching your eyes, nose, mouth or face. - When hands are visibly soiled. - After using the washroom (includes changing diapers or assisting a person when using the toilet). - After blowing your nose or after sneezing in your hands. - Before and after eating, handling food, preparing meals, drinking or smoking. - After touching raw meat, poultry, or fish. - After handling garbage or contact with contaminated surfaces such as garbage bins, or dirty cloths that have been used for cleaning. - Visiting or caring for sick people. - After wiping another person's nose, or handling soiled tissues. - Before preparing or taking medications. - When caring for another person who is sick, including after contact with blood or body fluids such as vomit or saliva. - Before and after treating a cut or wound. - Before inserting and removing contact lenses. - Handling pets, animals or animal waste. - After handling pet food or pet treats. During a pandemic, it is also important to clean your hands regularly, including the situations listed above, as well as after you have been in a public space or business (e.g., grocery store, pharmacy, etc.), or touched a surface that is frequently touched by other people like doors, payment machines, gas pumps, etc. Making sure that employees wash their hands properly after using the washroom is very important in reducing disease transmission of gastrointestinal infections. Using soap and lathering up is very important (rinsing hands in water only is not as effective). Use warm running water where possible for comfort, but water temperature is not important for effective cleaning. Hands should be washed for a minimum of 20 seconds all together (rinsing and lathering) - longer if the hands are visibly soiled. To help people (especially children) wash long enough, one option may be to sing a short song such as "Hap…

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# Raising & Lowering (cont.) ## 30 Raising & Lowering (cont.) A know the Hazards WARNING Stay clear of all moving parts. Moving parts can cut or crush hands, feet, arms or legs. ## WATCH YOUR HANDS AND ARMS Your hand or arm could be pinned or crushed between the mast and a load. Loads can shift and fall against the mast. Keep your hands and arms on the power unit side of the mast. ## CHECK FORK AND PALLET POSITION Make sure that the forks are at the correct position and lift height to enter the pallet. Make sure that the path of the forks and the load is clear. → Raising & Lowering 31

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# Coronavirus (cont.) ## What are the recommendations to prevent transmission of the COVID-19 virus? (cont.) - Maximize your physical distance (at least 2 metres) from people you do not live with if recommended by public health authorities. - Have proper hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette - Frequently clean your hands by using soap and water for at least 20 seconds, or if soap and water are not available, alcohol-based hand sanitizer (at least 60% alcohol) - When coughing and sneezing, cover mouth and nose with flexed elbow or tissue - throw the tissue away immediately and wash hands - Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands - If your hands are visibly dirty, you should wash them with soap and water instead of using hand sanitizer Clean and disinfect surfaces that are touched by others frequently. Clean surfaces before using disinfectants, and always follow product label directions. If available, choose products that clean and disinfect all at once, such as wipes or commercial disinfectant solutions. The general guidelines for public and most workplaces (non-healthcare) are outlined in the following documents: - Hand Washing: Reducing the Risk of Common Infections - Good Hygiene Practices - Reducing the Spread of Infections and Viruses Know the appropriate procedures for general sanitation and infection control and how to work safely with hazardous products, including bleach. If using gloves when cleaning, always wear the appropriate type of glove for the product you are using. The appropriate type of glove material will be listed on that product's safety data sheet (SDS). If this information is missing, contact the supplier or manufacturer of the product. Manufacturers of chemical protective gloves and clothing may also assist their customers in making appropriate choices. ## What are measures that can be taken in workplaces that provide health care? For healthcare workplaces, the following precautions should help prevent…

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# Working Safely with Sharp Blades or Edges (cont.) ## What do I need to know about the safe use of power tools with sharp blades? (cont.) - Make sure the cutting blades are sharp. - Keep your hands away from the edges of cutting blades - make sure you can see both your hands (and all your fingers) as well as the cutting blades. Keep your eyes on the item you are cutting and know where your fingers are in relation to the blade. - Keep your hands away from all moving parts, and avoid cleaning or brushing off moving parts such as cutting blades or beaters in mixers. - Keep your hands out of feed hoppers and delivery chutes - use a pusher or stick to load the machine. Or, use a knife to finish cutting when the item becomes too thin for the slicer or blade. - Turn off and unplug the equipment before trying to dislodge items, and before disassembling and cleaning. - Put all guards and safety devices back in place after cleaning. - If there are moving parts, cover or tie back your hair, tuck in loose or frayed clothing and remove your gloves and jewellery. All of these items can get caught in the equipment when it is moving or rotating. - Keep the floor and work area around the equipment clear of debris or items you might trip over. - Do not try reaching into any part of the equipment with your fingers. - Do not bypass any guards or safety devices. - Do not operate the equipment if you feel tired or unwell. ## How can I work safely with broken glass and dishware? - Use a dustpan and broom to pick up broken glass from the floor. Sweep a larger area to make sure all pieces are collected. - Dispose of broken glass in a puncture-resistant container marked "broken glass only". Seal the container before placing in the garbage. - Pick up small loose pieces of broken glass with a damp paper towel and dispose of them in a puncture-resistant container. - Do not pick up broken pieces with your bare hands. - Do not walk in the area with bare feet. - Do not us…

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# Hand Washing: Reducing the Risk of Common Infections (cont.) ## When should I wash my hands? (cont.) For effective hand washing, follow these steps: - Remove any rings or other jewellry. - Turn on the water tap and wet your hands thoroughly. - Use soap (1-3 mL) and lather very well. - Lather with soap for at least 20 seconds - make sure you wash all of your fingers and thumbs, between your fingers, under your fingernails, front and backs of your hands, wrists, and forearms. - Rinse thoroughly under clean, running water. Use a rubbing motion to remove all soap residue. - Dry your hands with a paper towel, clean towel or use an air dryer. NOTE that there may be concerns about using air dryers and the potential for the moving air to spread viruses. Single use paper towels or clean towels are preferred. - If available, turn off the taps/faucets with a paper towel (so you do not re-contaminate your hands). - Protect your hands from touching dirty surfaces as you leave the bathroom. For example, use the same paper towel to open the door. 1 Wet Hands 2 Soap 3 Lather 8 4 Scrub 5 Rinse 6 Dry Other tips include: Cover cuts with bandages and wear gloves for added protection (cuts are susceptible to infections and are an easy way for pathogens get into your body). Hand Washing: Reducing the Risk of Common Infections CCOHS

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# MMH - Handholds on Load and Gripping Aids - I (cont.) ## Does a good grip matter? (cont.) Use containers with handles located more than halfway up the side of the container. - Use the "ledge grip" to handle regularly shaped objects without handles. - Hold the object with hands placed diagonally. Hands positioned diagonally Wear gloves where practical. MMH - Handholds on Load and Gripping Aids - I CCOHS

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# Glove Wear for Wet Cement Work (cont.) Clean reusable gloves daily. Follow the manufacturer's instructions. Store them away from tools and materials in a cool, dark, dry place. To remove disposable gloves, peel back from the top, turning them inside out. Discard them at the jobsite each day. Don't wear watches, rings or other jewelry while you work. B So, wash your hands first. Use a pH-neutral or slightly acidic soap. Clean the nail beds, too. Dry your hands thoroughly with a clean towel or wipe. While you're at it, why not wear a light-weight cotton glove liner to keep your hands dry and comfortable.