HOW SHOULD HEAVY LARGE SACKS BE LIFTED?

• Straddle the end of the sack.
• Bend the hips and knees.
• Keep the back straight.
• Don't stoop.
• Grasp the bag with both hands under the end closest to you. Keep elbows inside the thighs.
• Lean forward and straighten the knees to set the bag upright.
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