ACC, with the Road Transport Forum (now Transporting New Zealand) and its associations, has produced some quick reads about how not to get hurt when working. Following this advice can help prevent serious even fatal injuries, reduce time off work and save money.

These include:

Slips or trips on decks and trays

Getting in and out of trucks

Tarping and securing general freight loads

Tarping and securing bulk freight loads

Safety using forklifts

Eating the right stuff

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