You have to move a refrigerator through a doorway to a new room. What should you do?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Use a sack truck or dolly and have a helper
- Step 1: Heavy, awkward items need a mechanical aid and a second person for control. Step 2. Dragging or carrying alone risks both injury and damage. Answer: Use a sack truck or dolly and have a helper. Why not the others: Carrying alone, rolling downstairs or dragging are unsafe.
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