This manual handling toolbox talk template helps supervisors brief teams on safe lifting and carrying techniques. It outlines best practices such as keeping loads close to the body, maintaining a stable stance, bending the knees, using a full-hand grip, ensuring a clear line of sight, lifting smoothly without jerking, avoiding trunk twisting, and setting loads down with control. It also reminds crews to coordinate when two people lift, matching size and ability. Ideal for construction sites and field operations, this guide supports injury prevention, reinforces safe behaviors, and standardizes quick, effective toolbox talks.
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