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Safety instructions when using trolleys
Use the right trolley for the job.
Position the trolley as close to the items as possible.
Know your lifting capacity.
Use a semi-squat position to load the items.
Don’t overload trolleys - it may only take a bump to knock the items off. Make another trip if necessary.
Always push a trolley forward, and don’t pull the trolley.
Steer a trolley around a corner by stepping to the side and guiding the trolley in the same direction.
Move slowly while pushing a trolley around a corner, to lessen the risk of musculoskeletal strain during sudden bouts of exertion.
Take care to avoid twisting your body awkwardly.
Adapted from: Trolleys and lifting devices | Office Safety tool (comcare.gov.au).