Lifting Safely

Prepare – Protect your feet and hands with safety footwear and work gloves. Warm up with stretches. Test the load first.
IF IT’S TOO HEAVY, USE A LIFTING DEVICE OR GET SOMEONE TO HELP
Stabilize – Take a wide stance, with one foot slightly forward
Grip – Use both hands, and grasp opposite corners
Look – Keep your head up and looking forward
Tighten – Tighten your abdominals and breathe out as you lift
Lift – Lift using your legs
Balance – Keep your behind out to balance the load
Hold – Hold the object close and keep your back straight