PACKING

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PACKING MOVING
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What we will cover

• PACKING SAFETY
• LIFTING SAFETY
• CONSTRUCTION SITE SAFETY

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Before your packing begins

• Inventory existing office
• Estimate and schedule time
• Estimate 15 minutes per shelf/drawer
• Estimate 1 hour per workstation
• Typical office will take all day!
• Go through items as you go (or before)
• Throw out unnecessary items
• Archive old files (records management)
• Reduce clutter before hand
• Let people know that you will be packing

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Plan your packing strategy

• Identify those items needed on daily basis
• i.e., for use in temporary space or for use
  during packing/unpacking
• Put these items in separate box
• Have boxes, tape, identity tags, scissors,
  marker, dumpsters, step stools available
• Arrange for computer and telephone disconnection

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Packing Day

• Wear comfortable clothing
• Drink plenty of water
• Limit reaching/stretching
• Listen to your body New task!
• Take breaks
• Be careful of sharp objects
• Keep track of number of boxes and what is in each

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Packing

• Select appropriate box for objects
• - Heavier items - smaller box
• - Sturdy container good condition
• Secure bottom of box
• Label box per moving instructions
• Dont overpack boxes
• - Dont make box too heavy
• - Dont stuff contents so box bulges
• Wrap fragile items
• Balance load

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Make it easy on yourself

• Be comfortable
• Schedule plenty of time
• Haste makes waste
• Haste makes accidents
• Get rid of unnecessary items
• Reduce clutter
• Put box on stable surface closer to waist
• Pack heavier stuff earlier in the day less tired

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Use Common Sense

• Be careful of sharp objects
• Dont make things too heavy
• Listen to your body
• Ask for help, if needed

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Loading/UnloadingFile Cabinets/Book Shelves

• Unload from top
• Load from bottom
• Use a stepstool or ladder to reach high objects
• DO NOT climb on bookshelves/file cabinets
• DO NOT use rolling chair

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Lifting Technique

• Stretch first especially after long period of
  inactivity (e.g., sitting)
• Place feet approximately shoulder-width apart
• Squat w/chest and buttocks sticking out
• Firmly grasp box
• Keep load close to body
• Lift with legs (not arms or back)
• Stand straight up (no twisting)
• Keep weight evenly distributed (both arms
  carrying)
• Turn by pivoting (Not twisting)

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Stacking

• Maximum height 5 boxes high
• Use pallets whenever possible
• Interlock stacking

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When in new space

• Unpack boxes
• Use file cabinets
• Remove empty boxes
• Contact Facilities for pick-up of empty,
  flattened boxes
• Change your ENS location on your computer so you
  can get emergency messages.
• To update the ENS click on the yellow and black
  circle in lower right corner of your computer
  screen.
• GOAL Less clutter better organization
• File, dont pile
• Boxes are not appropriate for permanent storage.

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If Injured

• Report to Health Unit
• Inform supervisor
• Complete forms
• CA 1
• DOE 5483

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Construction Site Safety

• Stay out of construction areas!
• Questions Call Facilities Representative

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Near a construction area

• Follow established emergency procedures
• If smell, hear, or see something unusual, call
  6-6100 or, if emergency, 166
• If see smoke, activate pull station and leave area

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Websites with more information

• www.back.com
• www.mayoclinic.com

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Questions?
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Thank you

• HQ Safety, Health, and Security
• FORS room GE-112
• 202-586-1005
• HQSafetyandHealth_at_hq.doe.gov