Box Handling






Proper box handling techniques are essential in the workplace to prevent injuries like strains, sprains, back pain, lacerations, and puncture wounds. This 1-page safety meeting topic, with 2 discussion questions, can be used to host a toolbox talk or safety meeting to review hazards to be aware of when handling boxes or crates, how to use caution when manually handling boxes and materials, what PPE is appropriate for work tasks, and why good housekeeping is important.


Long Version - 6 pages

Long Version - 6 pages

Short Version - 2 pages

Short Version - 2 pages

Sign-in Sheet

Sign-in Sheet

Quiz and Answer Sheet

Quiz and Answer Sheet

Fast Version - 1 page

Fast Version - 1 page

Sign-in Sheet

Sign-in Sheet



Box Handling, Industry, Fast

Blank Sign-in Sheet

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Standards or Regulations
Weeklysafety.com exclusive 1-page safety meeting topic, with two discussion questions, that reviews hazards to be aware of when handling boxes or crates, how to use caution when manually handling boxes and materials, what PPE is appropriate for work tasks, and why good housekeeping is important.