Tools, equipment, and materials will not be thrown or dropped from one employee to another or from one level to another, but will be transferred from one hand to another, by a hand line or a similar safe method. Tools are to be carried in a toolbox, bag, or tool belt and not in pocket or pants belt. This is especially applicable to pointed or edged tools. Tools lying around benches, near machines, and on floors or ladders cause accidents and get lost. Tools are to be returned to kit or storage when no longer needed.
Employees are to be cautioned to use the right size and type tools for the job.
The common types of injuries caused by lifting are back strains and hernias. Both injuries are the result of an overstretching of certain muscles and generally can be avoided by the proper lifting techniques. All personnel will be informed of the following procedures with a review of them twice every year. An employee should never pick up anything that is too heavy or bulky for one man to handle safely. He should get someone to help.