This lesson describes the risks of handling irregularly shaped loads, such as bulky sacks or sheet material, and provides special techniques and equipment that can be used to safely lift and carry a variety of irregular loads.
After completion, participants will be able to:
- Explain why irregular loads are more dangerous to handle
- Select appropriate mechanical aids to handle a variety of irregular loads
- List the steps to safely handle bags, sacks, drums, barrels, cylinders, sheet material, and other similar objects