LANDSCAPE ONTARIO – WORKPLACE SAFETY TAILGATE TALKS
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CARTS, DOLLIES, WHEELBARROWS
AND PALLET LIFTERS
Personal Protective Equipment
Specifics: (discuss specific type of PPE requirements)
Equipment Hazards
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What types of injuries are possible when using these types
of equipment? How can you prevent these injuries?
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Whether it is hauling bricks, sand, gravel, tiles or plant
material, safe handling and awareness of the proper use of
carts, dollies, wheelbarrows and pallet lifters can prevent
serious injuries in the workplace.
Prevention Points
Consider these prevention points:
Review the General Health & Safety Best Practices section on
page 11 before performing any task.
Consider the weight of the materials needing to be hauled and
work within the weight capacity of the equipment being used.
Avoid overloading.
Ask for help if needed to be safe.
