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    This document provides a safe work procedure for moving office furniture. It identifies potential hazards like awkward postures and heavy lifting. It provides guidance on safely lifting, carrying, and moving furniture with a partner or dolly. Proper lifting technique and communication are emphasized.

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    This document provides a safe work procedure for moving office furniture. It identifies potential hazards like awkward postures and heavy lifting. It provides guidance on safely lifting, carrying, and moving furniture with a partner or dolly. Proper lifting technique and communication are emphasized.

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    This document provides a safe work procedure for moving office furniture. It identifies potential hazards like awkward postures and heavy lifting. It provides guidance on safely lifting, carrying, and moving furniture with a partner or dolly. Proper lifting technique and communication are emphasized.

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    SWP MovingOfficeFurniture 22SWMB

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    This document provides a safe work procedure for moving office furniture. It identifies potential hazards like awkward postures and heavy lifting. It provides guidance on safely lifting, carrying, and moving furniture with a partner or dolly. Proper lifting technique and communication are emphasized.

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    Safe Work Procedure Template: Moving Office Furniture

    Department/Area: Approved by: Date Created: Review/Revision Date:


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    Potential Hazard Risk level


    Awkward/sustained postures - lifting, moving Medium
    Forceful exertions - items may be very heavy High
    Repetitive movements N/A
    Vibration N/A
    Compression N/A
    Sharp points/edges - furniture, item edges Low
    Pinch points - fingers caught Low
    Materials falling - losing grip Low
    Surfaces causing falls N/A
    Moving machinery N/A
    Chemicals N/A
    Biological pathogens N/A
    Electrical N/A
    Extreme heat/cold N/A
    Noise N/A
    Combustibles/flammables N/A
    Risk of falling N/A
    Other N/A

    Risk control devices, personal protective equipment, and Training/Reference info


    other safety considerations
     Use gloves if edges of items lifted are sharp  Injury prevention
    orientation

    Note: Common signs and symptoms of a musculoskeletal injury (MSI) can include pain,
    burning, swelling, stiffness, numbness/tingling, and/or loss of movement or strength in a body
    part. Report these to your supervisor.

    Employers must ensure that workers are trained and follow this safe work procedure.

    Steps to complete this task safely:

    Note: Moving office furniture such as desks, tables, shelf units, file cabinets and wall partitions
    can be awkward and heavy. These tasks should only be done by people who say they are
    physically capable of doing these tasks and have an understanding of safe lifting principles.

    Moving heavy or bulky items requires two people. Try to use a cart or dolly for longer distances
    rather than carrying the items manually. If you need to carry the items manually, take rests
    before your muscles become too tired.

    1
     To lift safely, get a good grip, bend your knees and hips, and try to keep your elbows by
    your sides and keep your back upright. Push through your legs rather than your arms alone.
     Do not lift, lower or carry loads with a twisted back.
     Make sure you communicate the timing for the lift with your partner for two-person lifts.

     File cabinets, desks and shelves should be emptied before transporting. In some cases, if a
    file cabinet is small, some files may be left inside, but they should be in the bottom to keep
    the centre of gravity low.
     Tape any drawers or doors which could open during transport or pinch fingers.

    Two-wheel dolly

     To move items with a two-wheel dolly, one worker tilts the item while the other worker slides
    the two-wheel dolly under the file cabinet, shelf unit or desk that is on its side.
     To tilt the load back, the second worker can assist by pushing the top of the load while the
    worker with the dolly uses their foot to brace the bottom of the dolly while pulling and
    stabilizing the load as it tilts back to the balance point.
     Transport the load slowly, preferably walking forward if practical to do so. Try to take small
    sideways steps when going around corners instead of twisting your waist. The other worker
    can act as the guide to make sure obstructions and people are out of the way.
     Lower the load with the second worker assisting by giving pressure against the load as it
    lowers, while the worker using the two-wheel dolly braces and stabilizes the load with one
    hand while lowering.
     To move or slide items into position, stay close to the item and push/pull by shifting with your
    weight rather than using your arms alone

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