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WHAT TO PROTECT-WHAT TO DO OR USE
SHOULDERS AND KNEES
Use a pad of hair felt, burlap, etc., on shoulder* for carrying mortar, plaster, pipes, steel, or heavy timbers--especially if pro longed. Continued work on knees (a* in cement finishing) also call* for pads.
Use carrying straps or timber hooka when carrying plate glass, sheet metal or ties. logs, poles respectively.
THIGH ANO ARMS
All pointed tools normally carried in pockets are better carried in a canvas or leather tool sheath hung from the belt. Required foe electricians, nmshers. pipe coverers, riggers, etc. "All points down."
WRISTS
Gauntlet gloves and tapes. Acid work--long gauntlet gum gloves. Labor or mechanical work--gauntlet horsehide or chroma leather gloves.
SAFETY BELTS
Always inspect before using. (See storehouse for supply.)
They are to be used on skeleton framing, beams, on roof slope* over IS degrees in pitch, in high winds on high elevations, towers, stacks, platforms, and in tanks or similar vessels or enclosure*. (Have "lookout" for tank work.)
ALWAYS TIE BELTS ADEQUATELY. WITH LINE SHORT AS POSSIBLE. Tie to LIFE UNE ONLY on suapeadsd scaffolds.
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FIRE--(Alto see page 32.)
Be sure you know how to turn in an alarm. Study and know tha rules regarding fire regulations. You should know that the commeai 1- and 2-quart Carbon Tetrachloride Extinguishers are readily available and should be on hand for welding, melting tar, mastica and electrical fire hazards; use only where its fumes may not be inhaled. (Check Safety Section.)
Soda Acid iV'i-gallon) Extinguishers are for wood fires, paper, fabrics, etc. (DO NOT USE ON ELECTRIC FIRES.)
Foamtte Type (2 Vygallon) Extinguishers are for oil and similar material. (DO NOT USE ON ELECTRIC FIRES.)
Carbon Dioxide (Gas) or Dry Powder Extinguishers are for general use as available.
Don't play a stream of water on HOT electric wires or service*.
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