Lifting/Lowering in Your Power Zone: Use a Lifter

1. Position materials at a height that allows you to work within Your Power Zone

Use a scissors lift, load lifter, or pneumatic lifter to raise or lower the load so that it is level with the work surface. Then slide the load instead of lifting.

Scissors Lift

Pneumatic lifter (accordion skirting)

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