06 Jan Safe Lifting

Safe Lifting

• STOP and THINK before picking anything up – assess the object and its weight
• Use proper form when lifting and carrying – wide stance, bend at knees, tighten abs, head high, chin in
• Lift your load using a solid two-handed grip
• Make sure your path is clear before you proceed
• Lift with your legs not your back
• Keep weight close to your body
• Pivot with your feet, don’t twist your body
• Do not reach more than 10 inches from your body to lift or place an object
• If you can, push or pull instead of lifting
• Use your shoulder to support objects when carrying them long distances
• Use teamwork when the load is too heavy