Back Safety: Lifting
Lifting can strain or even injure your back. Follow these tips to keep your back safe while you bend, lift, and carry.
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Step 1:
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Face the object.
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With your back straight, get down on one knee.
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If you can, tilt the object so one side lifts off the ground.
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Keep the object close to you.
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Step 2:
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Tighten your stomach muscles.
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Use your legs, arms, and buttocks to lift, not your back.
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Avoid twisting.
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Lift the object to your knee.
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Grasp the object firmly.
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Step 3:
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To Carry an Object:
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Hold it close to your body.
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Bend your knees slightly as you walk. The heavier the object, the more you should bend your knees.
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Get help with heavy or unbalanced objects.
Date Last Reviewed:
1/15/2007
Date Last Modified:
7/9/2002