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My job requires me to lift and stack heavy boxes. What is the maximum allowable lifting weight?

April 26, 2017allowable boxes heavy Job lift Lifting maximum requires stack weight

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My job requires me to lift and stack heavy boxes. What is the maximum allowable lifting weight?

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There is no specific maximum allowable lifting weight. However, if you are required to lift heavy boxes, the employer must ensure that you can do this task safely. This includes using proper lifting techniques and knowing when to use dollies or carts or to ask for help.

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There is no specific maximum allowable lifting weight. However, if you are required to lift heavy boxes, the employer must ensure that you can do this task safely. This includes using proper lifting techniques and knowing when to use dollies or carts or to ask for help. See also: Safe Lifting Poster (PDF 1 MB) Understanding the Risks of Musculoskeletal Injury (MSI) An educational guide for workers, on sprains, strains, and other MSIs (PDF 1.2 MB) December 2008 * Also available in Chinese and Punjabi. OH&S Regulation, Part 4, Ergonomics (MSI) Requirements, Sections 4.46 – 4.