MMH - Handholds on Load and Gripping Aids - II
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What should I know about grip aids?
Back to topGripping aids are used to lift or carry awkward loads that do not have handles. For more information on grip, please see MMH - Handholds on Load and Gripping Aids - I.
Various types of grip aids are available depending on the task, including:
- Lifting straps for cylindrical objects.
![Lifting straps for cylindrical objects](https://www.ccohs.ca/images/oshanswers/MMH149.gif)
![Lifting straps for cylindrical objects](https://www.ccohs.ca/images/oshanswers/MMH150.gif)
- Carrying handles for boxes.
![Carrying handles](https://www.ccohs.ca/images/oshanswers/MMH151.gif)
- A 'Gator grip' to handle awkward objects with sharp edges.
![Gator grip](https://www.ccohs.ca/images/oshanswers/MMH152.gif)
- Vacuum lifters to handle sheet materials or plates.
![Vacuum lifters](https://www.ccohs.ca/images/oshanswers/MMH153.gif)
![Two person vacuum lifter](https://www.ccohs.ca/images/oshanswers/MMH154.gif)
- Furniture straps to lift and move heavy, bulky objects.
- Position the buckle between the body and the load.
- Keep body straight.
![Furniture straps](https://www.ccohs.ca/images/oshanswers/MMH155.gif)
![Buckle position](https://www.ccohs.ca/images/oshanswers/MMH156.gif)
![Keep body straight](https://www.ccohs.ca/images/oshanswers/MMH157.gif)
- Fact sheet last revised: 2023-07-26