Safety Measures in Physical

Activities and Proper Handling of

Materials.
 Safety Measures in Doing Some Activities

Test the activity if

it is your first
time.
Safety Measures in Doing Some Activities

Prime and warm

up.
Safety Measures in Doing Some Activities

Stop if it hurts.
Safety Measures in Doing Some Activities

Pace yourself.

Mix it up
 Safety Measures in Doing Some Activities

Stay secure: strap

or tape.
Safety Measures in Doing Some Activities

Keep yourself
hydrated.
 Safety Measures in Doing Some Activities

Know the weather.

Safety Measures in Doing Some Activities

Check the gear.

 Proper Handling of Materials

LIFT only a load that your

body can carry.
 Proper Handling of Materials

NEVER do the following

lift what you can drag.
Drag what you can roll,
and roll what you can lift.
 Proper Handling of Materials

ALWAYS wear appropriate

and comfortable clothing
and footwear. Make sure to
use personal protective
equipment when necessary.
 Proper Handling of Materials

ALWAYS make use of

appropriate handling aides
such as barrows and
trolleys in carrying at
distances.
 Proper Handling of Materials

AVOID carrying heavy

loads upstairs.
 Proper Handling of Materials

ASK somebody else to

open doors for you if you
have to move loads around
the corridors.
 Proper Handling of Materials

AVOID carrying loads of

large numbers, carry small,
loads of lesser number for
safety.
 What to Remember When Doing Physical
Activities and Handling Materials

1. Avoid doing strenuous activities which your body cannot bear up against.
2. Always consult your sport instructor or physical therapist for pieces of
advice or instructions as to how to perform an exercise or any activity
safely.
3. Be careful in doing stretching, jumping, standing on tip-toes, doing full
squats, sit ups, and the like.
4. Make sure that your sporting game is well maintained.
5. Refrain from exercising or doing any strenuous activities if you are sick or
not feeling well.