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MANUAL HANDLING








          SPECIALIST TECHNICAL SERVICES




                                                                                                                                Think before lifting/handling










                                                                                                                                ● Plan the lift.





                                                                                                                                ● Can handling aids be used?




                                                                                                                                ● Where is the load going to be placed?




                                                                                                                                ● Will help be needed with the load?





                                                                                                                                ● Remove obstructions such as discarded




                                                                                                                                          wrapping materials.




                                                                                                                                ● For a long lift, consider resting the load midway





                                                                                                                                         on a table or bench to change grip. You do this




                                                                                                                                        all the time with shopping bags!































                                                                                                 SAFETY WITHOUT COMPROMISE















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