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Principles of Load Handling
Use the equipment at your disposal to lift loads.
If you have to do it manually, use the following safety techniques:
Precautions • Make sure that the path is free of obstacles
• Wear the appropriate protective equipment, shoes and gloves, to ensure a good grip.
• Ask for help if you need it
Technics • Positioning to face the load • Keep your back straight/flat while lifting the
• Lift the object gently, keeping the load object
close to the body; Use the squat • Avoid twisting your body or knees and
technique, forcing with the legs, not instead move your feet to position yourself
the back. facing the surface where the load is to be
deposited.
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