What is team handling?
"Team handling" occurs when more than one person is involved during the lift.
- context Use team lifting and carrying where other solutions are inappropriate.
- context Remember that the combined strength of the team is less than the sum of individual strength.
- context Select team members of similar height and strength.
- context Assign a leader to the team.
- context Determine a set of commands to be used, such as "lift," "walk," "stop," and "down." Make sure that everyone knows what to do when they hear the command.
- context Follow the commands given by the team leader.
- context Practice team lifting and carrying together before attempting the task.