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Hazards and Solutions

The following is a list of references regarding hazards and possible solutions common to lumber and building material dealer industries.

Receiving

Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)

Lumber and building material dealers are often involved in the delivery of products to construction sites which may include unloading materials using a forklift. Therefore, it is important for these operators to receive training on the safe operation of forklifts at construction sites.

Stocking

Illustration of a person kneeling Manual Lifting/Material Handling
Hazardous Materials Customer Assistance (including cutting to size)

Machine Guarding  Lockout/Tagout Hazard Communication
  • Hazard Communication Guidelines for Compliance. OSHA Publication 3111, (2000), 112 KB PDF*, 29 pages. Addresses the issues of evaluating and communicating chemical hazard information to workers.
  • For additional information, see OSHA's Safety and Health Topics Pages on:
Checkout

Ergonomic Stress
Workplace Violence Outdoor Activities

Slips and Falls
Motor Vehicles Other Resources
  • Lyme Disease Facts. OSHA, 36 KB PDF*, 2 pages.
  • Personal Protective Equipment. OSHA Fact Sheet, 287 KB PDF*, 2 pages. A 287 KB PDF* (Spanish version) is also available.
  • The Cold Stress Equation. OSHA Publication 3156, (1998). A Spanish version is also available.
  • Heat Stress Card. OSHA Publication 3154, (2002), 23 KB PDF*, 2 pages. A 73 KB PDF* (Spanish version) is also available.
Storewide

Electrical
Fire Safety Personal Protective Equipment Evacuation Plans and Procedures First Aid Recordkeeping
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