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When using handcarts to clear road garbage and silt after a flood, rescue workers should pay attention to the following matters to ensure operational safety and efficiency:

Personal Protection

- Wear protective gear: Wear non-slip shoes, waterproof clothing, gloves, and masks (to prevent silt odor and pathogens), and wear goggles if necessary to avoid direct skin contact with pollutants.
- Health monitoring: If there are wounds on the skin, bandage them in advance and promptly clean and disinfect after the operation to prevent infection.

Safe Operation of Handcarts

- Check the vehicle condition: First confirm whether the wheels and handles of the handcart are firm to avoid falls caused by malfunctions during pushing.
- Reasonable load bearing: Do not overload the cart with garbage and silt beyond its capacity, and keep the center of gravity as low as possible to prevent dumping and injury.
- Team cooperation: When working in groups of 2-3 people, clarify the division of labor (e.g., one person pushes the cart, one guides or assists with balance), and exert force synchronously when going up or down slopes to avoid cart out-of-control.

Environmental and Road Notes

- Observe road conditions: Avoid loose manhole covers and deep water pits (which may hide sharp objects or cavities), and prioritize clearing obstacles to open a safe passage.
- Anti-slip and anti-fall: The silted road is slippery. Slow down when pushing the cart, avoid sudden stops or sharp turns, and place wooden boards under the wheels to increase friction.

Garbage Disposal Standards

- Classified (Classified stacking): Stack solid waste such as branches and stones separately from silt to facilitate subsequent clearance and disposal.
- Prevent pollution diffusion: Dump silt at designated locations, do not pile it randomly on the roadside, and prevent secondary blockage of drainage outlets or water source pollution.

Emergency Response and Collaboration

- Maintain communication: Carry walkie-talkies or mobile phones during operations, and contact the command center promptly in case of emergencies (such as residual water rise or road collapse).
- Rotate rest: Avoid prolonged high-intensity work, replace personnel in time when physically exhausted, and prevent heatstroke or physical exhaustion (especially in high-temperature weather).