Lifting & Carrying Techniques
Step 1
Check or clear the area you will be carrying the object in
Step 2
Check the load to make sure it is safe to handle
Step 3
Size up the load to check weight and stability Place your feet in the proper position, with the front foot beside the object facing the direction of travel and the back foot behind the object. The feet should be approximately hip-width apart.
Step 4
Bend your knees!!! This will ensure you are using your leg muscles and not your back muscles.
Step 5
Obtain a proper hold of the item, with hands diagonally opposite and using your whole hands and fingers
Step 6
Make sure your back as straight as possible and as close to vertical as possible
Step 7
Finally, always use your leg muscles. While lifting and carrying the load you should not turn or twist your body. Putting the load down is simply a reverse of the lifting procedure.
Step 8
Always remember: never lift anything too big, heavy or awkward.
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