Mike is smiling because he used the right tool like a hand truck or forklift to move a heavy load instead of lifting it manually. Using mechanical aids to lift heavy or awkward loads can prevent back injuries, so one should not ignore any pain and get help lifting large items. Following these tips can help reduce injuries, like Mike did, and visiting KeepTruckingSafe.org provides more guidance on safely moving freight.
Mike is smiling because he used the right tool like a hand truck or forklift to move a heavy load instead of lifting it manually. Using mechanical aids to lift heavy or awkward loads can prevent back injuries, so one should not ignore any pain and get help lifting large items. Following these tips can help reduce injuries, like Mike did, and visiting KeepTruckingSafe.org provides more guidance on safely moving freight.
Mike is smiling because he used the right tool like a hand truck or forklift to move a heavy load instead of lifting it manually. Using mechanical aids to lift heavy or awkward loads can prevent back injuries, so one should not ignore any pain and get help lifting large items. Following these tips can help reduce injuries, like Mike did, and visiting KeepTruckingSafe.org provides more guidance on safely moving freight.
Use a hand truck, dolly, forklift or pallet jack to move that load.
Your back will thank you.
Want to be like Mike?
1. Dont ignore pain report symptoms early 2. Use mechanical aids to move heavy loads 3. Don't force it - get help if it's heavy or awkward. Visit www.KeepTruckingSafe.org for more information on how to reduce your risk to injury. CDC/NIOSH Grant No. U60 OH008487