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Make Smart Choices

Strains and sprains aren't just 'part of the job'. The choices we make matter.

Injuries from lifting are usually preventable, and it's the everyday choices – how we lift, whether we ask for help, or if we try to take a shortcut – that can make the biggest difference.

Remember:

• Get help if you need it, especially for heavy or awkward lifts
  
• Bend your knees, not your back, when lifting
  
• Use mechanical aids, like trolleys or forklifts, when needed
  
  

Take a moment, think things through, and make smart choices.​

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 ​Having trouble viewing the video? Watch it on YouTube here.

Go in the draw to WIN 1 of 2 $50 Prezzy Cards!

To enter the prize draw:

1. Watch the video above

2. Answer this question correctly
   
   There are a lot of smart choices Dave can make. What are the smart choices we see him make at the end of this video to avoid injuring himself?
   
   A) He checked the weight of the box, bent at his knees when lifting, and cleared obstacles in his path
   B) He got his workmate to help, bent at his knees when lifting, and used a trolley
   C) He cleared obstacles in his path, got his workmate to help, and bent his knees when lifting

3. Email your answer (A, B, or C) along with your full name to healthandsafety@select.co.nz

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If you have any questions or concerns relating to health and safety in your work environment, contact your Select Consultant directly, or call us on 03 477 0873.