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Move Handbook - During the Move


· Basic Rules
· Office Cleanup
· Hazards and Impacts
· Preparing for the Move
· Move Schedule
· Staging
· During the Move
· After the Move

Have at least one person at each end of the move to direct the movers to the correct locations. Have only designated people at either location. Too many people will confuse the movers.

Allow plenty of time for each stage of the move. Mistakes happen when people get careless or in a hurry.

Don't try to do too much at once

Don't allow employees to get in the way of movers

Be on the lookout for unsafe behavior

Empty trash cans...don't move valuables in the trash cans

No employees should be lifting or moving furniture themselves. Leave that for the professional, insured moving company.