Lifting Safety Procedure
Lifting Safety Procedure
Lifting Safety Procedure
1. Do not attempt to lift by bending forward. Bend your hips and knees to squat
down to your load, keep it close to your body, and straighten your legs to lift.
2. Never lift a heavy object above shoulder level.
3. Avoid turning or twisting your body while lifting or holding a heavy object.
Before lifting the heavy object, make sure to keep a wide base of support. Always make sure your
feet are shoulder-width apart, with one foot slightly ahead of the other. This will ensure good, proper
balance during your heavy lift. We call this the Karate Stance.
2)
When you are ready to lift the object, simply squat down as close to the object as possible, bending
at the hips and knees with your buttocks out. If the object is extremely heavy, you may want to put
one knee to the floor and your other knee in front of you bent at a right angle.
3)
As you begin your lift upward, make sure to keep good posture. Do so by looking straight ahead,
keeping your back straight, your chest out, and your shoulders back. Having poor posture can lead
to not only back pain, but migraines, lower energy levels, and even heart problems. This form will
help keep your upper back straight while having a slight arch in your lower back at the same time. If
you believe you have bad posture, try wearing a posture brace daily to help train your shoulder,
back, and abdomen muscles to sit up straight.
4)
As you begin your lift upward, make sure to keep good posture. Do so by looking straight ahead,
keeping your back straight, your chest out, and your shoulders back. Having poor posture can lead
to not only back pain, but migraines, lower energy levels, and even heart problems. This form will
help keep your upper back straight while having a slight arch in your lower back at the same time. If
you believe you have bad posture, try wearing a posture brace daily to help train your shoulder,
back, and abdomen muscles to sit up straight.
4)
Hold the heavy object as close to your body as possible, at the level of your belly button. (In the
Power Zone) Never lift a heavy object above your shoulders or with your arms extended outward.
Use your feet (not your body) to change direction, taking slow, small steps. Lead with your hips as
you change direction. Keep your shoulders in line with your hips as you move.
7)
Set down the heavy object carefully, squatting with your knees and hips only.