safe lifting
yOur GUIDE TO
safe lifting TEAM LIFT 1 2
3
USE THIS LIFT WHEN...
4
WEIGHT:
Greater than 35 pounds
SIZE:
Bulky or awkward Stand with feet shoulder-width apart. Squat down close to load.
Place at least one hand under the load and rise slowly at the same time.
USE THIS LIFT WHEN...
Keep load close while lifting with your legs, NOT with your back.
Move your feet to turn. NEVER TWIST your spine.
SQUATTING LIFT 1 2
Or when the load is unevenly distributed, unstable or the Team Lift label is visible
3
4
Keep load close while lifting with your legs, NOT with your back.
Move your feet to turn and body to pivot. NEVER TWIST your spine.
WEIGHT: Moderate
SIZE:
Moderate Or when the load is at or below knee height
Place one foot along the load with the other slightly behind. Squat down.
Place at least one hand under the load and rise slowly.
ONE-KNEE LIFT 1
2
3
USE THIS LIFT WHEN...
4
WEIGHT: Moderate
SIZE:
Moderate Kneel closely to the load with one knee on the floor.
Lift using your arms and shoulders.
USE THIS LIFT WHEN...
Keep load close when you stand.
Move your feet to turn and body to pivot. NEVER TWIST your spine.
OVER-THE-SHOULDER LIFT 1 2 3
Or when the load is at or below knee height
4
WEIGHT: Moderate
SIZE:
Moderate
Place stepstool securely near the lift site. Face the stepstool.
Place at least one hand under the load and step up carefully.
Keep load close to your waist while lifting load upward.
Place your feet firmly on each step as you place the load.
For more information on how to keep yourself safe in the workplace, head to myKohl’s, then Workplace and click “Safety & Security.”
THE KEyS TO
safe lifting USE THE POWER POSITION
NEVER TWIST
STRONG BASE
Nose between your toes
Staggered feet, wide stance, centered load, use your legs
LOAD CLOSE Get close to the load prior to lifting (don’t reach), center weight between the shoulders
PROPER GRIP Grip the box beneath the load, not clasping the sides of boxes
PLANNING Check the weight, stability and size of the package
Plan your route and remove obstacles
Grab all necessary tools to complete your lift safely (step stool, shepherd’s hook, pallet jack, etc.)
Ask another Associate to assist you with the lift, if needed
TEAM LIFTING* PREPARE
Identify the Associate responsible for coordinating the lift
COMMUNICATE
Associates must communicate with each other in order to lift and move the load in unison
BALANCE
To help balance the load, Associates should be about the same height *Team lifts are required when lifting items greater than 35 lbs. One Associate per 35 lbs.
Look for the TEAM LIFT label!
For more information on how to keep yourself safe in the workplace, head to myKohl’s, then Workplace and click “Safety & Security.”
the dos & don’ts of
conveyor safety
keep all areas near or around controls clear for visibility and accessibility
operate equipment unless approved covers and guards are in place
climb, sit, stand, walk or ride the conveyor at any time
start conveyor until all personnel are clear of equipment
overload a conveyor
on
off
know the location and functions of all stop and start controls
report any unsafe conditions
keep areas around conveyors clear of clutter and debris and in good order
keep clothing, extremities or hair near conveyors to prevent injury
For more information on how to keep yourself safe in the workplace, head to myKohl’s, then Workplace and click “Safety & Security”
perform maintenance on conveyors until all electric, air, hydraulic and gravity energy sources have been locked out and blocked. authorized personnel onlY
modify or misuse controls
QUiCk tips fOR
stockroom safety WITh C.A.R.L. the Cone
CLEANLINESS Keep floors clean Maintain clutter-free aisles and pathways Keep areas in front of exits, electrical panels and fire extinguishers clear Properly dispose of plastic, cardboard and yellow strips
AWA R E N E S S Do not enter compactors T R U C K DAYS
Use truck lights, fans and stepstools when necessary Use a rolling ladder when retrieving out-of-reach items
RESPONSIBILITY Ask for help when lifting heavy or awkwardly shaped objects Stack pallets flat on the floor (not leaning against the wall) Keep merchandise and fixtures on shelving units T R U C K DAYS
Do not stack items on carts higher than eye level
L E A D I N G BY E X A M P L E T R U C K DAYS
Always cut away from your body Report any missing or damaged equipment
For more information on how to keep yourself safe in the workplace, head to mykohl’s, then Workplace and click “safety & security.”
QUICK TIPS FOR
sales floor safety wITh C.A.R.L. ThE CONE
CLEANLINESS Pick up debris on the floor Properly dispose of hangers, trash, sizing clips, EAS pins or any broken fixture components
A wA R E N E S S Remove any empty peg hooks or six-way arms, OR flex merchandise onto them T R U C K DAYS
Don’t overload Z-Rails and U-Boats. They become difficult to navigate when overloaded. Safely stow unused fixture components
RESPONSIBILITY Keep cords on the floor covered and taped down Remove all equipment from the Sales Floor when not in use DO NOT leave the area when a spill is spotted on the floor. Call for assistance.
L E A D I N G BY E X A M P L E Report fixture damages to store leadership T R U C K DAYS
Process freight in the stockroom to limit debris on the sales floor. (Please refer to QUICK TIPS FOR STOCKROOM SAFETY poster)
For more information on how to keep yourself safe in the workplace, head to myKohl’s, then Workplace and click “Safety & Security.”
safe lifting TEAM LIFT 1 2
3
USE THIS LIFT WHEN...
4
WEIGHT:
Greater than 35 pounds
SIZE:
Bulky or awkward Stand with feet shoulder-width apart. Squat down close to load.
Place at least one hand under the load and rise slowly at the same time.
USE THIS LIFT WHEN...
Keep load close while lifting with your legs, NOT with your back.
Move your feet to turn. NEVER TWIST your spine.
SQUATTING LIFT 1 2
Or when the load is unevenly distributed, unstable or the Team Lift label is visible
3
4
Keep load close while lifting with your legs, NOT with your back.
Move your feet to turn and body to pivot. NEVER TWIST your spine.
WEIGHT: Moderate
SIZE:
Moderate Or when the load is at or below knee height
Place one foot along the load with the other slightly behind. Squat down.
Place at least one hand under the load and rise slowly.
ONE-KNEE LIFT 1
2
3
USE THIS LIFT WHEN...
4
WEIGHT: Moderate
SIZE:
Moderate Kneel closely to the load with one knee on the floor.
Lift using your arms and shoulders.
USE THIS LIFT WHEN...
Keep load close when you stand.
Move your feet to turn and body to pivot. NEVER TWIST your spine.
OVER-THE-SHOULDER LIFT 1 2 3
Or when the load is at or below knee height
4
WEIGHT: Moderate
SIZE:
Moderate
Place stepstool securely near the lift site. Face the stepstool.
Place at least one hand under the load and step up carefully.
Keep load close to your waist while lifting load upward.
Place your feet firmly on each step as you place the load.
For more information on how to keep yourself safe in the workplace, head to myKohl’s, then Workplace and click “Safety & Security.”
THE KEyS TO
safe lifting USE THE POWER POSITION
NEVER TWIST
STRONG BASE
Nose between your toes
Staggered feet, wide stance, centered load, use your legs
LOAD CLOSE Get close to the load prior to lifting (don’t reach), center weight between the shoulders
PROPER GRIP Grip the box beneath the load, not clasping the sides of boxes
PLANNING Check the weight, stability and size of the package
Plan your route and remove obstacles
Grab all necessary tools to complete your lift safely (step stool, shepherd’s hook, pallet jack, etc.)
Ask another Associate to assist you with the lift, if needed
TEAM LIFTING* PREPARE
Identify the Associate responsible for coordinating the lift
COMMUNICATE
Associates must communicate with each other in order to lift and move the load in unison
BALANCE
To help balance the load, Associates should be about the same height *Team lifts are required when lifting items greater than 35 lbs. One Associate per 35 lbs.
Look for the TEAM LIFT label!
For more information on how to keep yourself safe in the workplace, head to myKohl’s, then Workplace and click “Safety & Security.”
the dos & don’ts of
conveyor safety
keep all areas near or around controls clear for visibility and accessibility
operate equipment unless approved covers and guards are in place
climb, sit, stand, walk or ride the conveyor at any time
start conveyor until all personnel are clear of equipment
overload a conveyor
on
off
know the location and functions of all stop and start controls
report any unsafe conditions
keep areas around conveyors clear of clutter and debris and in good order
keep clothing, extremities or hair near conveyors to prevent injury
For more information on how to keep yourself safe in the workplace, head to myKohl’s, then Workplace and click “Safety & Security”
perform maintenance on conveyors until all electric, air, hydraulic and gravity energy sources have been locked out and blocked. authorized personnel onlY
modify or misuse controls
QUiCk tips fOR
stockroom safety WITh C.A.R.L. the Cone
CLEANLINESS Keep floors clean Maintain clutter-free aisles and pathways Keep areas in front of exits, electrical panels and fire extinguishers clear Properly dispose of plastic, cardboard and yellow strips
AWA R E N E S S Do not enter compactors T R U C K DAYS
Use truck lights, fans and stepstools when necessary Use a rolling ladder when retrieving out-of-reach items
RESPONSIBILITY Ask for help when lifting heavy or awkwardly shaped objects Stack pallets flat on the floor (not leaning against the wall) Keep merchandise and fixtures on shelving units T R U C K DAYS
Do not stack items on carts higher than eye level
L E A D I N G BY E X A M P L E T R U C K DAYS
Always cut away from your body Report any missing or damaged equipment
For more information on how to keep yourself safe in the workplace, head to mykohl’s, then Workplace and click “safety & security.”
QUICK TIPS FOR
sales floor safety wITh C.A.R.L. ThE CONE
CLEANLINESS Pick up debris on the floor Properly dispose of hangers, trash, sizing clips, EAS pins or any broken fixture components
A wA R E N E S S Remove any empty peg hooks or six-way arms, OR flex merchandise onto them T R U C K DAYS
Don’t overload Z-Rails and U-Boats. They become difficult to navigate when overloaded. Safely stow unused fixture components
RESPONSIBILITY Keep cords on the floor covered and taped down Remove all equipment from the Sales Floor when not in use DO NOT leave the area when a spill is spotted on the floor. Call for assistance.
L E A D I N G BY E X A M P L E Report fixture damages to store leadership T R U C K DAYS
Process freight in the stockroom to limit debris on the sales floor. (Please refer to QUICK TIPS FOR STOCKROOM SAFETY poster)
For more information on how to keep yourself safe in the workplace, head to myKohl’s, then Workplace and click “Safety & Security.”
