Moving the furniture in your office is not going to be an easy task and it is important that you make sure that you have sufficient help, as you do not want to injure yourself or break your office furniture. If you decide that you are going to make the move yourself and not hire professional movers, check out the tips below to help get you through moving day.
- Have All Employees Pack Their Desks
The first thing you need to do is provide boxes to all of your employees and have them pack up their desk and office space a day or two before moving day. Trying to move a filing cabinet or desk with supplies in it is dangerous and will not yield the right results, especially if the drawers fall out.
- Start Packing All Loose Supplies and Wrapping Equipment
After you have your employees clean out their desks, you should pack up any other loose supplies that are around the business. Once all small items are packed, you can proceed to begin preparing the larger furniture items for your move. To do this, you should wrap the legs of all desks in bubble wrap. This will prevent any damage from occurring to the desk and to your door jambs.
The next thing you need to do is wrap all of your electronics including any TVs your company may have, keyboards, mice, and computer screens. It is vital that you move these items with care to prevent any damage to them.
- Prepare How to Load the Truck
Once you have all items packed and you know how many boxes and how many pieces of equipment you will be moving, you can plan how to pack the truck. It is essential that you pack the truck efficiently and you put the heaviest items into the truck first. You should never stack electronics up high in the truck unless you are certain that they will not fall down.
- Make Sure You Have Enough Heavy Lifters
Moving heavy office furniture can mean injuries are only a slip away. To limit how many injuries occur you should make sure that you have enough people to help you lift the furniture and equipment. Not having enough people to help leads to injuries.
In addition to having enough people to help you move and lift, make sure that everyone involved in moving and lifting is wearing the appropriate clothing and shoes for the job. Shoes without tread or grip will lead to slips and falls on wet surfaces and this can lead to serious injuries.
If you are planning an entire office move, make sure that you are fully prepared for the task at hand before you start. Failure to prepare and plan for the move can lead to injuries and confusion among those who are helping you move.
If you find that you have too much furniture to move or you need additional space to store your items, consider renting a storage unit.
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