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1. Handle museum artifacts as little as possible.
2. AVOID HASTE. Take your time and plan the handling and moving of objects before you do it.
3. Examine the object for its strengths and weaknesses before handling.
4. Have clean, dry hands.
5. Wear clean COTTON GLOVES when handling: paper/books, metal and jewellery, wood, framed and unframed paintings, synthetic and porous materials.
6. Handle only ONE OBJECT AT A TIME.
7. Use BOTH hands.
8. Support objects properly by NEVER picking them up by any appendages or projecting parts.
9. Ensure that the destination is prepared to receive the object, e.g. clean space for the object before moving it, set down padded blocks or acid free tissue.
10. PLAN A ROUTE of movement with no obstructions; have someone open doors and clear the way for you. Never walk backwards.
11. USE carts and carrying containers whenever possible and don't overload.
12. Separate and cushion hall the objects; use packing material to prevent movement.
13. RECORD any damage immediately. Save and identify all detached pieces.