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Mine Type: All Mines Category:   Back Injuries
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Miner's Tip

"Proper Lifting"

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Drawing depicting man lifting cradle Always grasp one side and wait for a buddy to get the other side. This will greatly reduce the potential for back injuries. Never attempt to carry the top cradle of a conveyor belt structure by yourself. Not only are the structures heavy, they are very awkward (This tip is applicable for any heavy or awkward object).

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Reissued: 04/30/2002
Tag # AP2002-M012


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