Which statement about lifting aids is correct?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. They should be used by trained people where they reduce the risk
- Step 1: A pallet truck, hoist or sack truck can remove the lift altogether. Step 2. Users still need to know how to use them safely. Answer: They should be used by trained people where they reduce the risk. Why not the others: Avoiding them, restricting them to managers or using them untrained is unsafe.
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