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Does a good grip matter?


Does a good grip matter?

Yes. Good handholds make lifting and carrying easier and safer.

  • Use the "power grip" on loads with handles.

Power grip

  • Use the "hook grip" on loads with cut-out handholds.

Hook grip

  • Curl your fingers around the edge.
  • Do not hold the load with finger tips.

Curl fingers around edge

Do not hold load with finger tips

  • Use containers with handles located more than halfway up the side of the container.

Use containers with handles located more than halfway up the side

  • Use the "ledge grip" to handle regularly shaped objects without handles.

Ledge grip

  • Hold the object with hands placed diagonally.

Hands positioned diagonally

  • Wear gloves where practical.

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Document last updated on October 22, 2002


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