Safety Tip of the Week – Lifting Safety

Lifting Safely

What’s wrong with this picture?

Answer: This person is bending only at the waist to pick up an object.

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What’s right with this picture?

Answer: This person is bending his knees and keeping his back as straight as possible to pick up an object.


Keep your back healthy…always practice safe lifting!! 

 

Download flyer: STOTW_413_LiftingSafely.pdf (714.20 kb)

Download Spanish flyer: STOTW_413_LiftingSafely_esp.pdf (714.62 kb)

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