Understanding how to lift objects is very important and is usually performed incorrectly. This is especially important in the workplace where back injuries can sideline an employee for weeks or even months due to an incorrect lift. Proper form and method will go a long way in your personal health and wellbeing.
The diagram below summarizes the 6 steps to proper lifting. It then identifies special safety lifting tips that can help you avoid injury and long term damage to your body.
Use the diagram to quickly review with your team the simple methods for lifting an object. In your training and after reviewing the diagram, incorporate a visual of the following lifting steps. Do this with a prop and step through each of these steps to really impress the process onto your team.
