Lifting
- split load if possible
- assess weight, shape and freedom
- use leverage if possible
- get close
- secure grip (wear gloves?)
- bend knees, keep back upright
- never twist your back
- take care when putting it down
Carrying
- use a sack barrow, truck or trolley
- check the route
- grasp firmly (wear gloves?)
- see ahead
- get others to hold doors open
- keep clear of obstructions
- put it down securely
Slipping/Tripping
- cover cables
- close drawers
- fix carpets, mats etc
- mop up spills
- keep walkways clear
Falling Objects
- no temporary Piles
- shut cupbaords & filing cabinets
- stand on steps, never a swivel chair
- stack securely, don't overload
- don't stack different things on top of each another
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