GET A GRIP TO AVOID INJURIES

What does GET A GRIP Mean? Using 3 Points of Contact

– Getting in and out of vehicles or heavy equipment – When climbing up or down stairs (using the handrail)

– When using ladders Also

– Regularly checking the condition of walkways, vehicle access steps and ladders

– Wearing appropriate footwear – Walking not running – Using appropriate gloves when climbing ladders – Ensuring steps, ladder rungs and footwear are free from mud,

grease, etc.

Standards Required

People observed using handrails on stairways

People walking not running

People observed using 3 Points of Contact getting into/out of vehicles and other mobile equipment

Appropriate, well maintained access to fixed plant

Get a grip decals displayed at “at risk” – locations

Documented training on avoiding slips, trips and falls

Ready Mix Trucks When you get on or off the truck

maintain 3 Points of Contact with the steps and hand holds

Check steps are secure and free from mud, grease, etc.

Ensure boots are in good condition and free of mud or oil to prevent slips

Face the truck when either mounting or dismounting

Never jump on or off the truck Never attempt to mount or dismount

a moving truck Do not use the steering wheel or any

control lever as a hand hold when you enter or exit the truck

Climbing Ladder/Rinsing Chutes

When you get on or off the ladder maintain 3 Points of Contact with the steps and hand holds

Ensure steps and rails are in good repair and are free of from mud, grease, etc.

Ensure boots are in good condition and free of mud or oil to prevent slips

Maintain 3 Points of Contact when getting

into or out of mobile machine Face the machine when either mounting

or dismounting Ensure steps and rails are in good repair

and are free of from mud, grease, etc. Ensure boots are in good condition and

free of mud or oil to prevent slips Park in a level area clear of obstructions

Heavy Equipment

When you get on or off the

truck maintain 3 Points of Contact with the steps and hand holds

Use the correct means of access

Heavy Equipment

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Maintain 3 Points of Contact

when getting into or out of construction mobile equipment

Check where you are stepping down to

Park in a level area clear of obstructions

Asphalt/Construction Equipment

Stairs and Access Ways

Use 3 Points of Contact when using steps or stairs

Grip hand rails with all your fingers and thumb

Look a head when climbing stairs without lifting your head back. This tends to lean the body backward

Maintain 3 Points of Contact on stairs and inclined walkways

Put GET A GRIP reminders at eye level at point of entry

Stairs and Access Ways

Stairs and Access Ways

Damaged steps or misplaced items are major factors in trips!

Don’t congregate on stairs and landings

Don’t load your arms so full of materials that you can’t see

Take one step at a time

Keep one hand on the handrail

Keep stairs well lighted

Don’t use stairs for storage

Wash Out Areas Jobsite washout areas and

uneven surfaces are major factors in trips and falls!

Walk slowly and take short steps. Keep your feet pointed slightly outward

Make sure you can see where you are going – and look ahead

If you must, turn sideways when stepping over obstacles. This allows the entire foot to be placed on the ground improving traction as well as making it easier to see the obstacle.

Fixed Plants Walkways

Place GET A GRIP stickers around the plants to remind people

3 Points of Contact at all times when using steps, stairs or ladders

Do not run

Do not jump down from vehicles

Wear suitable footwear

Use suitable gloves when climbing ladders

Keep steps, walkways clear of slip & trip hazards

Remember – GET A GRIP

The first thing to look for to avoid slips and trips is what hazards or “traps” are present. Look for things such as: Hoses, cables, rope or tape across

walkways Mud or water buildup in walking or

working areas Grease and oils on the floor Step treads or metal walkway

sections lifting or loose Sloping walkways or working on muck

piles / rills Poor housekeeping Poor lighting or generally poor

visibility

Help us with – GET A GRIP

Adjust behaviors to avoid creating hazards, or helping to reduce them. Do the following types of things: Eyes on path Do not carry loads which interfere

with vision Do not Rush Avoid distractions Avoid carrying loads or doing things

which don’t leave any hands free to break a fall

Put trash and equipment away in its correct location, not lying around the work area