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Lifting/Lowering
1. Your Power Zone
2. How to Lift
3. Unstable or Heavy Loads
4. Use Safer Techniques
Carrying
1. General Tips
2. Use Safer Techniques
Alternatives
1. Change the container
2. Use a tool
3. Use non-powered equipment
4. Use powered equipment
5. Use safer techniques
Resources
1. Lifting/Lowering in Your Power Zone
Position materials at a height that allows you to work within Your Power Zone
How to work within your power zone?
Use a Lifter
Raise the Worker
Raise or Lower the Work Surface
Tilt the Container