TAKE 5 FOR SAFETY E Lessard April 10

TAKE 5 FOR SAFETY E. Lessard April 10, 2018

Plan 3 Steps Ahead Use your head before using your muscles. Don’t lift something until you know where you will put it and how exactly you will move it there Planning ahead also includes proper time management. More time gives you a chance to plan ahead carefully and avoid personal injury and property damage as a result of hasty actions MOVING TO BUILDING 924 2

Ask For Adequate Moving Assistance Lifting, carrying, loading and unloading heavy items is a team effort, so make safety your top priority when moving Ask for the right kind of moving assistance. While co-workers can provide support to help your relocation cause, the ultimate moving safety can only be achieved through professional assistance MOVING TO BUILDING 924 3

Cheat The Laws Of Physics One of the fundamental safety rules of moving is that a single packed box should not exceed the reasonable limit of 50 pounds Don’t make moving containers any heavier. If a box feels uncomfortable for you to lift and carry around, then it has already become too heavy. You can always cheat your way around the laws of physics by having the proper moving equipment around you (i. e. , a dolly) MOVING TO BUILDING 924 4

Keep Hallways And Pathways Clear Of Obstacles Create unconstrained space, both inside and outside the building, by removing any obstacles along the moving paths. It’s important to understand that disorganized clutter can easily and seriously jeopardize the accident-free success of your relocation Packed boxes should be organized in neat piles away from any aisleways that lead to the outside so that the movement along heavy-traffic zones is not impeded in any way The outside areas, especially the outdoor pathways should be free of debris on the ground MOVING TO BUILDING 924 5