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O P E R A T I V E S T R A I N I N G M A N U A L V E R S I O N 4

Pulling or pushing

When pulling or pushing, the following should be taken into consideration:

Handling devices - Aids such as barrows or trolleys should have handle heights that are
between waist and shoulder, and wheels should run smoothly.

Force - The operator should try to push rather than pull when moving a load, provided they
can see over it and control steering and stopping.

Slopes - Employees should enlist help whenever necessary if they have to negotiate a slope
or ramp.

Uneven surfaces - Moving an object over soft or uneven surfaces require higher forces.

Stance and pace - To make it easier to push or pull, employees should keep their feet away
from the load and go no faster than walking speed.

Wherever possible, manual-handling operations should be avoided by redesigning
work tasks to remove the need for manual handling.

EXERCISE CARE AND VIGILANCE AT ALL TIMES.

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