DOAS Risk Management

1. Plant your Feet Firmly – get a stable ground When Lifting: “ DO ‘’

2. Keep the Load Close to your body the followings:
3. Bend at your Knees – not your Waist
4. Tighten your abs muscles
5. Keep your Back Upright
6. Use your Leg muscles as you lift
7. Get a good Grip, use both hands
8. Lift steadily and smoothly, without jerking
TIPS: SAFE MATERIALS
9. Hold your Breath HANDLING AND LIFTING
 DOAS Risk Management
When Lifting: “ DO NOT ‘’
1. Lift from the Floor the followings:
2. Lift Load across obstacles
3. Twist and Lift
4. Lift from uncomfortable posture
5. Fight to recover dropped object
6. Lift with one hand - unbalance
7. Lift when reaching or stretching
TIPS: SAFE MATERIALS
8. Hold your Breath while Lifting HANDLING AND LIFTING