Injury Prevention Manual

INJURY PREVENTION MANUAL

LET’SDO ITRIGHT

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Welcome Table of Contents

Dress The Mavis Way..............................................2

Work Boots ..............................................................3

Safety Glasses ........................................................4

Welding Protective Gear .........................................5

Pay Attention ...........................................................6

Lifting Procedures...................................................7

Lifting with Others...................................................8

Bend Down, Don’t Reach .......................................9

Pull Tires with Two Hands ....................................10

Keep the Store and Shop Clean ..........................11

Wrap Air Hoses .....................................................12

Report Unsafe Conditions....................................13

Avoid Horseplay ....................................................14

Walk, Don’t Run....................................................15

Use Ladders ..........................................................16

Use the Proper Tools.............................................17

Use Tools Correctly ...............................................18

Store Razor Blades Safely....................................19

Stack Tires at Balancing Machine.......................20

Keep Balancing Hood Down ................................21

Keep Firm Grip on Pry Bar ...................................22

Never Lift with Only One Lift Arm ........................23

Safe Driving Procedures.......................................24

Opening Back Door of Truck ................................25

Alcohol and Drug Policy........................................26

Report Injuries Immediately.................................27


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• Shop employees must wear a Mavis uniform and hard-soled work boots.

• Sales Personnel and Managers must wear a Mavis uniform shirt or

uniform sweatshirt, khaki or uniform slacks, and hard-soled work boots.

• Tie shoelaces, tuck shirts in, wear a belt, avoid dangling jewelry,

NO cut offs.

Dress The Mavis Way

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• Shop employees must wear a Mavis uniform and hard-soled work boots.

• Sales Personnel and Managers must wear a Mavis uniform shirt or

uniform sweatshirt and khaki or uniform slacks and hard-soled work boots.

• Tie shoelaces, tuck shirts in, avoid excessive or dangling jewelry,

NO cut offs.2


Work Boots

• Sneakers are not permitted in the shop at any time.

• Wear hard-soled work boots at all times.

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• Safety glasses must be worn at all times by all employees while in the

shop.

Safety Glasses

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• Safety glasses must be worn at all times by all employees

while in the shop.

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Welding Protective Gear

• Wear a welding face shield and a welding jacket at all times

when welding.



• Getting distracted while at work can lead to accidents.

• Pay Attention to what you are doing and watch where you are walking at all

times.

Pay Attention

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• Getting distracted while at work can lead to accidents.

• Pay Attention to what you are doing and watch where

you are walking at all times.

6


Lifting Procedures

• Get a firm footing.• Bend at the knees,

not at the waist.• Tighten stomach muscles.• Lift with your legs.

• Keep the load close to your body.• Keep your back aligned.• When lifting objects of more than half

your body weight, use powered liftingequipment or get help.



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Lifting with Others

• When two or more people are carrying a heavy object, be

sure to have a prearranged signal before lowering, dropping

or releasing the load.

• Both should face the direction in which the object is moving.



Bend Down, Don’t Reach

• Always bend at the knees and not at the waist.

• Stand up slowly to prevent back injury.

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Pull Tires with Two Hands

• Use two hands to carefully pull tires down from shelves.

• Grabbing with one hand is unsafe and can cause a shoulder injury.




• Keep the work space as clear as possible.

• Cluttered floors can cause people to trip.

• Clean up spills and messes right away.

Keep the Storeand Shop Clean

11


Wrap Air Hoses

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• Leaving an air hose out can cause a tripping hazard.

• Be sure to wrap air hoses and store them when not in use.

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Report Unsafe Conditions

• If you see something that looks unsafe, report it to your Manager orto Human Resources IMMEDIATELY.

• Some examples of unsafe conditions are: broken or damagedmachinery, cluttered work space, loose railings, missing equipment,or careless behavior.

13


Avoid Horseplay

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• Horseplay is the cause of many accidents.

• Refrain from horsing around on the job.

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Walk, Don’t Run

• There should be no running at any time in any Mavis location.

15


Use Ladders

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• DO NOT climb up tire racks.

Be sure to use ladders at all times when climbing.

• Report need for ladders to your Manager or

Human Resources when necessary.

16



Use the Proper Tools

• Always use the correct tool for the job.

• Follow Mavis procedures at all times.

• Stop and ask your Manager if you

are uncertain.

17


Use Tools Correctly

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• Never attempt to ream and plug a flat on the ground

or from the outside of the tire.

• Use the proper setting on the tire spreader. Repair from the inside.

• Stop and ask your Manager if you are uncertain.

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Store Razor Blades Safely

• Never store a razor blade near other tools, wheel weights,

or where it may be grabbed by accident.

• Razor Blades should only be used in scrapers to remove Inspection

Stickers. Razor Blades should be stored behind the counter.

19


Stack Tires at Balancing Machine

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• While at the balancing machine, be sure to stack tires

and not leave them scattered on the ground.

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• When balancing a tire, be sure to keep protective hood down

to prevent injury.

Keep Balancing Hood Down

21


Keep Firm Grip on Pry Bar

• When using the Rim Clamp station, pay attention

and keep a firm grip on the Pry Bar.




Never Lift withOnly One Lift Arm

• Lifting with only one lift arm is a safety risk.

• Lifting with only one lift arm can damage the vehicle and the lift.

• Always follow the procedures for lifting a vehicle right.

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Safe Driving Procedures

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• Always wear a seat belt.

• Always abide by the speed limit.

• Always look before reversing.

• Always abide by all traffic laws.

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• Drivers should make sure no other

employees are in the area while the door is being opened.

• Only truck drivers should open the

back doors of trucks.

Opening Back Door of Truck

25


Alcohol and Drug Policy

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• DO NOT come to work under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs.

• DO NOT ingest prohibited substances while on the job.

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• All injuries must be reported to the Store Manager immediately.

• Store Managers must report injuries to Human Resources

the day they occur.

• MSDS links are provided on the desktop screen.

MSDS Linkon Desktop

Report Injuries Immediately

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LET’SDO ITRIGHT


MAVIS TIRE SUPPLY LLC

358 Saw Mill River Road

Millwood, NY 10546

www.mavistire.com

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