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Be sure to remember the 𝗣𝗔𝗦𝗦 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀. 𝗣 – 𝗣𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗶𝗻.Pulling the pin unlocks the operating lever or button so you can discharge the extinguisher. Stand at least 6 to 8 feet from the fire. 𝗔 – 𝗔𝗶𝗺 𝗹𝗼𝘄.Pointing the extinguisher nozzle or hose at the base of the fire. 𝗦 – 𝗦𝗾𝘂𝗲𝗲𝘇𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗲.Squeezing the lever discharges the contents of the extinguisher. When you release the lever, the discharge stops. Some models have a button to press rather than a lever. 𝗦 – 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲.Keep the extinguisher aimed at the base of the fire and sweep from side to side until the flames appear to be out. 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗮. 𝗜𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝘂𝗽 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻, 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗔𝗦𝗦 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲.

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Feeling tired and burned out makes you less likely to be aware of your surroundings and is a common cause of workplace injuries. Regular breaks help you stay fresh and alert on the job. It is particularly important to take short breaks when you have a task that requires repetitive movements over a long period of time.

Use correct posture to protect your back while at work. If you sit at a desk, keep your shoulders and hips in line and avoid hunching over. Use correct form when lifting objects and avoid twisting and stooping. The following tips provide information about lifting correctly: Use both hands to lift or carry a heavy object.Adopt a proper lifting stance by putting the strain on your legs, keeping your back straight and not bending at the waist.Wear a back brace for heavy work.Test the weight before picking up the item.Lift items smoothly and slowly.Move your feet instead of your back when traveling or turning with a heavy object.Hold the load close to your body.Ask for help to move loads that are too heavy for you.