UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA

Hazardous Waste Awareness

Environmental & Occupational Safety Training

Introduction

Book Cart Maneuvering the Book Cart Safely

  • Push rather than pull the book cart
  • Pull book cart when exiting elevators or through swinging doors
  • Push from the end, not the sides
  • Ensure that the book cart allows sufficient foot space for your natural gait
  • DO NOT use a damaged cart, particularly one with faulty wheels
  • DO NOT use a cart in which your vision is obstructed
  • Use carts with handles, whenever possible
  • Keep hands, and fingers inside the running periphery of the cart to prevent injury

EOS Training Resources