Supportive Carrying
Using proper supportive carrying techniques helps reduce strain on the back, shoulders, muscles, and joints while lowering the risk of workplace injuries. This 1-page safety meeting topic, with 2 discussion questions, reviews safe carrying practices, load management, body positioning, knowing when to get help, and using hand trucks, dollies, and other material handling aids.
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Weeklysafety.com exclusive 1-page safety meeting topic, with two discussion questions, that reviews supportive carrying techniques, including proper body positioning, load management, safe lifting and carrying practices, preventing overexertion, and using material handling equipment to reduce the risk of injury.