Lift objects the right way
Back injuries account for one in five workplace injuries.
Here’s how to lift properly …
- Stand as close to the load as possible.
- Plant your feet shoulder-width apart with one foot slightly ahead of the other.
- Bend at the hips and knees only until you’re deep in a squatting position.
- Keep your head up and straight with your shoulders back to keep your back straight.
- Hold the load close to your body at waist height.
- Engage your core muscles as you push against the ground and straighten your legs.
Source: OSHA.com
