Sizewise shuttle chair9/20/2023 ![]() GRAVITY POTENTIAL ENERGY WHAT GOES UP, MUST COME DOWN! It can’t fall up! Multiple injuries have occurred from employees performing maintenance on equipment without the equipment being properly supported. NEVER remove actuators, motors, caster or load cells from under any equipment that has the potential energy to fall on you! Use stands or the hydraulic jack to prevent equipment from falling and causing a preventable injury. Why would you do this? Performing any work under any equipment is a recipe for injury. Would you do this? Can you identify the Potential energy in this photo? Gives a new definition of trust. Use PPE to protect the head from the “Potential Energy” of items falling from above. Gravity can control potential energy! For example : A 700 lb bed in the highest position has the Potential to release it’s Energy when the bolts are removed from the actuator. Potential energy can be thought of as energy stored within a physical system. That could hurt! We do not even need to get into the whole welding up a gas tank discussion. ![]() Would you do this? Gravity will be the force that brings down the truck. Sir Isaac Newton (1642 - 1727) realized that the force called "gravity" must make an apple fall from a tree, he deduced that gravity forces exist between all objects. Reach, sprain, strain, trip and fall hazards? What about this photo? Heavy and awkward items stored high above head. 4.Potential Fire Hazard The risk to employees in this environment is high! 2.Reach, Sprain, Strain and Fall injuries. How many risks can you define in this photo? 1.Heavy Items stored above the head. How about these photos? Still too obvious? What potential risks do you see in this photo? I bet the risks are obvious! One worker supporting the weight of the other on a board! ![]() Properly using the Company provided safety equipment is everyone’s responsibility. Recognizing and reporting potential risks is everyone’s responsibility. Sizewise Rentals is committed to providing each employee with a safe and healthy work environment. Work place safety has come a long way in the past 100 years. Sizewise Rentals is committed to providing each employee with a."- Presentation transcript: Presentation on theme: "Course Code: SFTY-RR.
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