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LUBRICANT RECEPTION & STORAGE
Factor: R3P
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Factor:
R3P — Lubrication
Safety Practices
Level:
Platform(P)
Stage:
Lubricant Reception
And Storage
About:
Lubrication safety practices
should include clearly marked
aisles where lubricants are
stored, evacuation routes,
fire equipment locations,
smoke detectors installation,
available personal protective
equipment, and mandatory
materials safety data sheets
(MSDS) readings before
employees handle and
transport lubricants.
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ASCEND
™
Factor
Lubrication
Safety Practices:
Paul Farless | Noria Corporation
Do be aware of your surroundings at
all times. Situational awareness as an
industrial worker is paramount.
Do perform proper Lock-Out/Tag-Out
procedures when applicable.
Do wear appropriate fall protection when relubricating
overhung or hard-to-access machinery.
Do use proper protective equipment when handling any lubricant or other hazardous mate-
rials such as mineral spirits, degreasers, aerosols, penetrating lubricants, etc.
Do utilize the two-person lift method when moving large volumes of oil (generally in
drums). Proper lifting techniques are a must. Bend at the knees, not at your hips; keep your
back straight; drive your heels into the ground and keep your chin up. Utilize a hoist or
mechanical advantage whenever possible.
Do wear sturdy, non-skid footwear — steel-toed or safety-toed if applicable to the facility.
Slips, trips and falls are the most common workplace injuries. When working with lubri-
cants, the risk of slipping, sliding, tripping or falling is heightened.
Do be aware of the nearest eye wash station or safety shower when handling lubricants or
other hazardous materials.
Do be aware of the nearest fire suppression equipment when handling lubricants or other
hazardous materials — fire extinguishers, fire alarms, AFFF hoses, etc.
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