Proper Movement - continued
Jumping is another forbidden practice. This includes jumping off of or on to docks, off of
stairs or ladders and out of tractors or trucks. This includes jumping out of trailers. All of these practices
place extra stress on feet, ankles, knees and backs. It also provides the opportunity for slips and falls. No
jumping on the job.
Skipping steps or rungs on a ladder is another good way to have an injury. When climbing
or descending stairs and ladders always use each step or rung. When going up or down a ladder, including the
ladder on a tractor, always face the ladder and maintain three points of contact. When descending a ladder always
look at the landing zone before steeping off to assure there is nothing in the way like a rock or broken pallet
that could cause a sprained ankle or a fall.
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