- When loading hand trucks, keep your feet clear of the wheels
- Do not exceed the manufacturer's load rated capacity; read the capacity plate on the hand truck if you are unsure
- Place the load so that it will not slip, shift or fall; use the straps, if they are provided, to secure the load
- For extremely bulky or pressurized items such as gas cylinders, strap or chain the items to the hand truck
- Tip the load slightly forward so that the tongue of the hand truck goes under the load
- Push the tongue of the hand truck all the way under the load that is to be moved
- Keep the center of gravity of the load as low as possible by placing heavier objects below the lighter objects
- Push the load so that the weight will be carried by the axle and not the handles
- If your view is obstructed, ask a spotter to assist in guiding the load
- Do not walk backward with the hand truck, unless going up stairs or ramps
- When going down an incline, keep the hand truck in front of you so that it can be controlled at all times
- Move hand trucks at a walking pace
- Store hand trucks with the tongue under a pallet, shelf, or table
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