🚨Technique is important when lifting heavy items!

You can easily injure yourself by not lifting properly 🤕

In this short session we will cover some practical techniques to help you avoid injury and keep you safe at work!💥

Keep your feet shoulder-width apart, with one foot slightly ahead of the other

Squat down, bending at the hips and knees only

Look straight ahead and keep your back straight

Slowly lift by straightening your hips and knees

Hold the load as close to your body as possible

Use your feet to change direction with small steps - never twist your back!

Set the object down carefully, squatting with the knees and hips only

Now lets put that all together 🏋️‍♀️

You should look straight ahead when lifting

How should you change direction when carrying a heavy object?

✅ Use these tips to avoid injury
✅ Feet shoulders width apart
✅ Bend at the knees and hips 
✅ Keep a straight back
✅ Small steps only! 
✅ Look ahead whilst lifting

Manual Handling Guide

16 Steps