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SAFETY FIRST – WORK SMART. Always warm-up your back and legs before performing any lifting task! We are ALL athletes in life, so we need to warm-up our body to improve performance and to reduce risk of injury. It’s important to prepare your body for work. Low Back Rotation Stretch - Stand with hands on hips.
PROPER LIFTING TECHNIQUES . Caution: This technique may be effective only if loads are small, light- weight, and can easily fit between the knees. Author: Champagne, Daniel Created Date:
Why Back Safety is Important. Back injuries are considered by OSHA the nation’s #1 workplace safety problem. Back injuries are often: Very painful. A long term or lifetime disability. Expensive to diagnose and treat.
Basic Lift (Diagonal Lift) - This lift is the most common method of good lifting technique. Use the basic lift for objects small enough to straddle where you have enough room to use a wide stance. Get close to the object. Stand with a wide stance: put one foot forward and to the side of the object.
Plan the lift in advance. Find secure hand holds so the load is less likely to slip. Steps for safe lifting 1. Assess the load and plan the lift. 2. Position your body in front of the load. Spread your feet shoulder’s width apart for balance; put one foot back to boost stability. 3. Lift with knees flexed using your leg muscles, but avoid ...
Review this poster with employees during training and use these steps to practice safe lifting. Assess the load and plan the lift. Position your body in front of the load. Spread your feet shoulder’s width apart for balance; put one foot back to boost stability.
Manually lifting heavy objects improperly can lead to a range of injuries, including strains, sprains, and even more severe musculoskeletal issues. By utilizing proper lifting techniques, we can significantly reduce the risk of these injuries and promote a safer workplace.
