How to prevent injury to yourself Copy

How to prevent injury to yourself when carrying out manual handling:

  • Preferably push pallet jacks
  • Plan lift (pathway clear)
  • Verify the weight of load ask for help if needed
  • Make sure muscles are warmed up
  • Keep neck and back straight and bend down at the knees
  • Grip and hold load as close to your body as possible
  • Raise load back straight, slowly straighten legs, Shift load close to your body, and keep close to your body at all times
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