- When stocking shelves by hand, position the materials to be shelved slightly in front of you, so you do not have to twist when lifting and stacking materials
- Visually inspect for sharp objects or other hazards before reaching into containers such as garbage cans, boxes, bags or sinks
- Remove or bend nails and staples from crates before unpacking the crates
- When cutting shrink wrap with a blade, always cut away from you and your co-workers
- When loading hand trucks, keep your feet clear of the wheels
- Do not exceed the manufacturer's load rated capacity; read the capacity plate on the hand truck if you are unsure
- Place the load so that it will not slip, shift or fall; use the straps, if they are provided, to secure the load
- For extremely bulky or pressurized items such as gas cylinders, strap or chain the items to the hand truck
