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MANUAL HANDLING

The Correct Lifting Technique

STOP & THINK ADOPT A STABLE ENSURE A GOOD HOLD


POSITION ON THE LOAD
Plan work that involves manual
handling. How heavy is the
load? Where is it going to Stand with feet apart, one leg
be placed? Use appropriate slightly forward to maintain
handling aids where possible. balance (alongside the load if it
Will assistance be required? is on the ground). Be prepared
to move your feet during the lift
Remove obstructions, such as
discarded wrapping materials. to maintain a stable posture.
For long lifts, such as from floor Do not wear over-tight clothing
to shoulder height, consider or unsuitable footwear; it may
resting the load mid-way on a make the task more difficult. Where possible keep the load as close to your body as
table or bench to change grip. possible. Use any handles or devices already fitted to
the load. Keep the load in balance.

KEEP THE LOAD CLOSE KEEP YOUR BACK AVOID TWISTING OR


STRAIGHT LEANING SIDEWAYS Tasks involving the regular lifting, carrying,
While lifting keep the load
close to your waist for as long as
pushing or pulling of heavy loads must
possible. The distance of the load Slightly bending your back and be assessed for risks to the health and
from the spine at waist height is knees at the start of the lift is
preferable to either fully flexing
safety of workers. Routine and frequent
an important factor in the overall
load on the spine and back the back (stooping) or fully flexing tasks involving manual handling should be
the hips and knees (full or deep
muscles.
squatting), but should be avoided
eliminated, wherever possible, by providing
Keep the heaviest side of the wherever possible. mechanical aids, adapting the workstation
load next to the body. If a close Avoid twisting the back or leaning sideways especially or redesigning the work process.
approach to the load is not while the back is bent. Keep your shoulders level and
possible, try to slide it towards the facing in the same direction as your hips. Turning by
body before attempting to lift it. moving your feet is better than twisting and lifting at Employees should always be trained in
DON’T FLEX ANY FURTHER WHILE LIFTING! the same time.
specific workplace procedures and the
general principles of manual handling
described in this poster.

Do not lift more than you can safely push or

6 STEPS TO REMEMBER
carry. Carefully assess each load before you
lift it. If you consider it beyond your ability,
ask your managers.

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