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Dumping a Wheelbarrow - Prevent Back Injury

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Updated August 30, 2007

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Prevent Back Injury When You Use a Wheelbarrow - The Key

The most important rule for saving your back when using wheelbarrows may be something you would prefer to ignore, but please don't: Do not overload the wheelbarrow. Overloading makes pushing harder, can cause you to strain your hips, and to lose your balance.
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