Safety Talk

Construction workers carry materials of all shapes and sizes. Here's how to haul them without hurting yourself or others. Boxes and cartons The best way to carry boxes and cartons is to grip them at opposite top and bottom corners. Carry sacked materials the same way, and against your waist if possible. Don't strain yourself by placing loads on your shoulder, not even for short trips. Barrels and drums Roll these, if you haven't received training to carry them safely. Drums are easier to roll than barrels, since barrel bilges make the roll unstable. But that bilge helps with tipping, making barrels easier […]