Lifting, Holding and Handling Materials
Objectives:
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Be familiar with at-risk areas of the body
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Be familiar with strategies to minimize the hazards of lifting, holding and handling materials
The most common injuries that occur when lifting, holding or handling materials typically involve three areas of the body.
The back and spine: The spine is made up of the bones (vertebrae), with joints in between

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