Moving and Storage Safety Tips

Published: November 01, 2022

Your safety and the safety of your family or employees are paramount when planning a move. Packing carefully, staying organized, and creating a clean space to move into will all help reduce the risk of damage. UNITS® Moving and Portable Storage of Connecticut has the tips you need to keep your stuff safe. Although moves are often stressful, let’s take additional precautions to ensure a safe experience.

On moving day, have someone babysit your kids and pets for their safety. If it’s hot out, keep water, sunscreen, sunglasses, and light clothes close by. You should also plan ahead, so you’re not running around or lifting large objects alone. When picking things up, be cautious of how you bend over. Do not arch your back. This can cause injury.

Here Are Some Tips for Moving Heavy Furniture:

• Only lift items you can handle by yourself. Get help from professional movers or friends for the bigger pieces.
• Lift with a straight back and use your legs for power. No hunching over!
• Measure furniture in advance to make sure it will fit through doorways at both the old and new locations.
• Pack with new, strong boxes to avoid breaking or damaging items during the move.
• Dress for movement: wear closed shoes and form-fitting clothes (no baggy or loose clothing).
• Keep floors and pathways clear of obstacles to avoid tripping/falling while carrying heavy objects. 
• Before moving day arrives, prepare paths outside your home, such as trimming low tree branches or clearing away debris.
• Use packing supplies (i.e., bubble wrap, Styrofoam peanuts) for your delicate items to keep them from breaking during transport.
• Tape cardboard boxes shut with heavy-duty packaging tape to make them more stable and secure.
• Don’t overload boxes with too many heavy items—these can break, which poses a threat of injury, and makes the box difficult to lift without straining yourself. 
• Use moving equipment such as hand trucks or furniture slides/pads for larger pieces or appliances.
• Wear work gloves while you pack and lift things. This will protect your hands and help you maintain a good grip.
• Research local companies thoroughly before hiring anyone. Only go with licensed professional movers who have positive reviews online.

Use these tips to begin planning your move. Safety steps are essential to avoid possible injury, damage, or accidents during a move. Take your time, don’t rush, and complete your move on an established schedule. Professional moving and storage services from UNITS® Moving and Portable Storage of Connecticut can also help streamline this process.

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