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8. Vehicles in operation on City streets or highways during hazardous weather conditions shall use their safety beacons and flashers. 9. Heavy equipment (tractors, street sweeper, front -end loaders, graders, and etc.) must have flashing lights and beacons turned on when the vehicles are in operation on public streets or highways. 10. Any vehicle moving 20 mph or less and not in the regular traffic flow shall have their safety beacons on. 11. No vehicles shall be allowed to idle in closed areas or structures, unless properly vented. 12. Employees shall secure loose tools and equipment on the floor of the truck cabs or on the front floor of passenger cars. 13. City owned vehicles shall not be towed or pushed except by authorized tow trucks and City owned vehicles shall not tow or push privately owned vehicles. 14. Employees shall not allow unauthorized persons in or on City vehicles or equipment. 15. City vehicles are to be refueled only when the engine has been shut off. 16. Vehicles shall use headlights when the following weather conditions exist: snow, fog, heavy clouds, darkness and rain, as per State Statutes. SAFE LIFTING AND CARRYING PROCEDURES 1. Employees shall lift loads correctly as to avoid strains and sprains. Employees must determine for themselves the weight he /she can safely lift. 2. When preparing to lift, employees' feet should set solidly and far enough apart for good balance and stability. 3. Employees should get as close to the load as possible, binding knees to a squatting position. Employees should then raise to a standing position allowing the legs to do the work. The back should be kept as straight as possible. Do not twist body or extend arms from body. MACHINERY 1. Machinery is to be started and operated by authorized persons only. 2. Before starting any machinery which might endanger others, be sure that everyone is clear of equipment. 3. Completely stop the action of any machinery before cleaning, adjusting, oiling, or repairing it, unless permission of the supervisor has been given to do otherwise. 4. Machinery is not to be operated unless all guards and safety setups are in place. 5. Guards are not to be removed except for repairing, oiling, or adjusting a machine, and then by authorized personnel only. 6. Always stop the machine completely before removing the guard. 7. Before maintenance work is performed, energy sources must be locked or tagged out. 8. Guards must be replaced immediately after work has been completed. If a guard is damaged, the machinery shall be repaired before use. 9. If a guard is damaged or unsafe, notify the supervisor immediately. 6