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Prevent injuries with proper lifting. General Safety Lifting Techniques www.worksafecenter.com 1.888.499.SAFE (7233) For more information: Keep your feet shoulder width apart. Do not twist or lift with your back. Use gloves that help your hands grip the load. Identify trip and slip hazards before lifting. Break down the load into manageable sizes. Team lift heavy loads. Use equipment to move objects.
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Page 1: General Safety Lifting Techniques - WorkSAFE Centerworksafecenter.com/safety-resources/PDF/topic/safe lifting/Lifting... · Prevent injuries with proper lifting. General Safety Lifting

Prevent injuries with proper lifting.

General Safety

Lifting Techniques

www.worksafecenter.com 1.888.499.SAFE (7233)

For more information:

• Keep your feet shoulder width apart.

• Do not twist or lift with your back.

• Use gloves that help your hands grip the load.

• Identify trip and slip hazards before lifting.

• Break down the load into manageable sizes.

• Team lift heavy loads.

• Use equipment to move objects.