TIPS FOR HANDLING
• Handle metal objects with nitrile gloves
• Handle carefully, holding and lifting the object by the base or by its strongest point
• Lift from the base of the object; avoid lifting object by any available handles
• Move heavy or awkwardly-sized objects with two people
POINTS OF VULNERABILITY
• Glass, ceramic, and stone can have slick, polished surfaces — use a cart to reduce risk of dropping objects
• Cracks, breaks, and chips
• Watch for small, fragile pieces or protrusions on object