Prevention
Safe Lifting
Always use proper lifting technique for the lift you are doing. Ask for help if you need it, and follow these guidelines whenever possible:
- Use mechanical assistance if it is available and appropriate
- Use a team lift where required. Wait for help if you need it.
To conduct a safe personal lift for a non-human lift:
- Remember to use lifting aids whenever possible!
- Stand close to the load, facing the direction you intend to move
- Use a wide stance to gain balance
- Ensure a good grip on the load
- Keep arms straight
- Tighten abdominal muscles
- Tuck chin into chest
- Initiate the lift with body weight
- Lift close to the body
- Lift smoothly without jerking Avoid twisting and side bending while lifting
- Do not lift if you are not convinced that you can safely handle the load
- Take advantage of rest periods to relax tired muscles
- Report discomforts experienced during work; this may help identify hazards and correct working conditions
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