Lift Safely! Use Proper Lifting Techniques!
No matter if you’re working in an office setting, outdoors or in an industrial environment, practicing safe lifting is important.
Protect yourself from workplace injury! Use the following techniques to prevent serious injury caused by improper lifting:
Lift With Your Legs
Use your legs to lift objects, not your back. Bend at the knees and keep your back straight.
Size up the Load
Don’t lift by yourself if it looks to heavy or awkward. If you think you may need help, ask a friend or co-worker.
Watch your Balance
Have your feet shoulder width apart with one foot beside the object and one behind the object that you are lifting.
Use Your Weight
Use your body weight to get the load moving and then use your legs to lift. It is important to bend with your knees and keep your back straight.
For Placing Up High
For placing objects on shelves or higher surfaces, place the object on the shelf edge and push it into position. Be cautious with tall shelves to prevent injury from fallen objects.
Body Movements
Grip the load with the palms of your hands and fingers. Keep arms and elbows near the body, keeping the load close to you. Change direction by moving your feet, not by twisting your body.
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Number of Lifting Accidents Each Year
Number of Untreated Lifting Injuries Annually
Identifying Different Lifting Related Injuries:
Symptoms include sore or tender muscles, muscle crramps or spasms or bruising.
Muscle weakness can be caused by overexertion, muscle tension or injury.
Muscle pains or spasms that happen during exercise and also includes heavy sweating as well as feeling weak or light-headed.
Treating Lifting Related Injury
Treating a lifting related injury can be tricky. The first step is to determine if the injury can be treated at home, or if medical assistance is needed. If home care is chosen, rotate applying heat and ice to the strained area, as well as rest. Compression on the area can relieve tension, as well as elevation.
Take The Safe Lifting Safety Quiz
Take the Safe Lifting Safety Quiz and you’ll be entered to win a $100 Amazon gift card! You must be on assignment with Nesco or its affiliated companies in October, November or December to qualify.
Take the Safe Lifting Quiz and you’ll be entered to win a $100 Amazon gift card! You must be on assignment with Nesco or its affiliated companies in October, November or December to qualify.