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Cleaning Carts & Safety

Safety for Custodians - Short clips • 1m 42s

How you operate and stock your cleaning cart can impact the risk of injuring yourself or others while on the job. Ergonomics and lifting safety come into play, as does the risk for accidents that can cause personal injury or injuries to other employees.

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