THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO A SAFER MOVING DAY

Moving to a new house can turn into a daunting experience. Follow these moving day safety tips to keep you and your family moving seamlessly.

1

Lift boxes properly.

One of the most common causes of injuries on moving days is from lifting heavy objects. To avoid accidents, use small to medium-sized boxes in packing to limit box weight. If you have to pick up boxes, you should lift with your legs, not with your back.

2

Keep the path clear.

Trips, slips, and falls are common during a move because items are being carried and we can’t always look where our feet are going. To prevent disastrous injuries, keep the stairs and walkways clear of materials that can be tripping hazards.

Also, use traction footwear like athletic shoes or work boots to keep you from slipping, twisting your ankles, and getting sprained. DO NOT wear sandals or any footwear that exposes your toes.

3

Don’t stack boxes too high.

When you have lots of stuff to carry to your new house, you’ll inevitably need to stack boxes. However, be careful not to stack them too high as it will be difficult to get the box off the top, and could cause boxes to fall. Keep stacks to three or four to make sure that the top box is still reachable. Also, bear in mind to keep fragile boxes on top; do not stack heavy items on top of breakable ones.

4

Hydrate.

Dehydration and heat exhaustion are serious health risks on your moving day, especially if the weather is too warm and sunny. Be sure to drink plenty of water and have a cooling area to retreat to.

5

Hire a professional moving company like Old School Movers Company.

Hiring a professional moving company is one way to guarantee that accidents are much less likely to happen as professional movers know how to do the job safely. If you have the budget, it’s worth it. We’re ready to be of service.

6

Cover Fragile items.

Life-sized mirrors, lightbulbs, and ornaments easily shatter. To avoid potential breakage which can result in serious injury, pack them separately and wrap them with lots of padding.

7

Don’t forget the label.

It is a good idea to label your boxes during a move to help keep things organized. This is also useful for the person trying to lift it, as they will know how much force to exert, avoiding back strain.

8

Communicate.

Lack of communication can cause you or any person in your house to knock another person down the stairs by accident and accidentally drop boxes on their feet. Good communication will help you avoid these unnecessary accidents and injuries from happening.

Old School Movers

MC 1321337 DOT 3736920