Resources for Helpers: Proper Lifting and Safety Techniques

Users of the Taskrabbit Delivery Platform who are registered as Helpers and Hands are in the business of providing services that often involve manual material handling, including lifting, carrying, and maneuvering heavy or bulky items. As independent business owners, Helpers and Hands are responsible for ensuring that they have the proper knowledge, training, techniques, and equipment to perform their services safely

Responsibility as an Independent Business Owner

As independent business owners, Helpers and Hands are responsible for:

• Training and Knowledge: Helpers and Hands are responsible for educating themselves on up-to-date training on proper lifting, loading, and handling techniques, as well as general job site safety.
• Equipment: Helpers and Hands are responsible for procuring and maintaining any necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and mechanical aids (e.g., dollies, straps, hand trucks) needed to perform their services safely. 
• Safety Compliance: Helpers and Hands are responsible for complying with all safety regulations.
• Licensing and Registration: Helpers and Hands are responsible for obtaining and maintaining any licenses, registrations, and insurance necessary to perform their services.

External Resources

The Taskrabbit Delivery Platform operates as an online marketplace and does not provide safety training to Helpers and Hands. For detailed, technical safety guidance and training materials, Helpers and Hands should consider utilizing resources provided by government agencies and national safety organizations, including: