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Lifting Safely - Prepare

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Each day in some form or fashion you do lifting in this facility and at home. Lifting safely is one the most important things you can do to protect your back throughout your lifetime.

Lifting Is a Major Cause of Job-Related Back Injury

 Avoid Lifting Manually When Possible

Test the weight and stability of the object you want to move by lifting one corner slightly. If it's too heavy for safe manual lifting:

Plan and Prepare Before You Lift


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