S a f e t y T o o l b o x T o p i c s

Today we are going to review the don’ts of lifting.

• Avoid heavy, manual jobs if you have had previous back injuries, are underweight or overweight, or have a special medical problem such as a weak heart or high blood pressure.
• Never lift more than you can easily handle.
• Never lift with a rounded back and straight legs.
• Avoid twisting your body when lifting or carrying.
• Move your feet to change direction.
• Never lift from an unbalanced position. This means no lifting from one knee or reaching over another object to lift.
• Never carry a load that blocks your view ahead.