1. Safety Training • PROPER LIFTING TECHNIQUES

2. Various Lifting Exposures • Lifting objects from the floor • Team lifting • Reaching overhead • Office lifting

3. What’s Wrong or Right?

4. Points to Consider 4 1 2 5 3

5. Corrected Situation

6. Proper Lifting • Maintain proper back posture • Use a wide, stable stance • Clear the path and unloading zone • Wear appropriate PPE • Lift with in the safe lifting zone

7. What’s Wrong or Right?

8. Points to Consider 1 2 3 5 4

9. Corrected Situation

10. Proper Team Lifting • Communicate • Lift and unload at the same time • Get a solid grip before lifting • Wear foot protection • Pot bellies contribute to back injuries

11. What’s Wrong or Right?

12. Points to Consider 3 2 4 1

13. Corrected Situation

14. Proper techniques for lifting overhead • Never stand on forklift forks or a raised pallet • Avoid lifting objects that are above your shoulders • Test the weight of an object before lifting it • Your back is in a stronger posture when pushing than pulling

15. What’s Wrong or Right?

16. Points to Consider 2 1 4 3

17. Corrected Situation

18. Office and general lifting • Bend at the knees • Keep objects close to your body • Keep your chest aligned with your • hips— don’t twist • Use material-handling aids • Do not lift using straps

19. Overview for proper lifting • Maintain good back posture • Use correct lifting techniques • Team-lift large or heavy objects • Use material-handling aids