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MANUAL-HANDLING5 MIN READ

Spot the weak link in a team carry

Identify the coordination risk in a team lift and state the safer setup.

There are two people on the load, but coordination is breaking down. Find the team-lift issue that most needs correcting. Handler walking backward near a floor hose Correct. The route/obstacle and backward walking create the immediate team-handling risk. Stop, clear the hose, assign a caller, and restart only with a set-down plan. Long pump housing The long load is why planning matters, but the visible fault is the uncontrolled backward step over an obstacle. Front handler’s hands Grip matters, but the scene shows a stronger hazard: route and communication are not under control. Clear wall space beside route The wall…

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