GUIDELINES FOR MANUAL LIFTING

Inspect materials for slivers, jagged edges, burrs, rough or slippery surfaces Get a firm grip on the object Keep fingers away from pinch points, especially when putting materials down When handling lumber, pipe or other long objects, keep hands away from the ends to prevent them from being pinched Wipe off greasy, wet, slippery, or dirty objects before trying to handle them Keep hands free of oil & grease

LIFTING & CARRYING

Never let workers overexert themselves when lifting. If the load is thought to be more than one person can handle, assign another person or more to the job! Lift gradually, w/o jerking, to minimize the effects of acceleration! Keep the load close to the body Lift w/o twisting the body Follow the six-step lifting procedure

Keep feet parted - one alongside, one behind the object Keep back straight, nearly vertical Tuck your chin in Grip the object w/ the whole hand Tuck elbows & arms in Keep body weight directly over feet

LIFTING & CARRYING

LIFTING & CARRYING

Bend your knees - not your back! Let your legs do the lifting

STAND close to the load

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