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Plant Health and Safety: Tailgate Loader Operation

Employers and business owners have a responsibility to provide and maintain safe plant and to ensure safe use, handling and storage of plant.

10 safety tips to prevent falls from ramps and tailgates.

Safe Lifting Tips

1. ASSESS the load and determine if you need assistance

2. CLEAR the path

3. MOVE in close to the load

4. PLACE your feet shoulder width apart

5. SECURE your grip and hold the load close to your body

6. MAINTAIN normal curves of the spine

7. HOLD your head upright

8. POWER the lift with legs and body weight

9. DON'T twist

10. USE smooth, controlled movements

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Safe Lifting Tips