Work Smarter, Not Harder Safe Lifting, Pushing and Pulling
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Work Smarter, Not Harder
Safe Lifting, Pushing and Pulling
Goals:By the end of this tutorial,
you should be able to:
Identify risks on the job.
Demonstrate exercises.
Recommend tips to prevent
injury.
Lifting heavy boxes, crates and sacks.
Pulling, pushing and maneuvering
heavy loads.
Performing repetitive motions.
What are the everyday riskson the job?
DECONDITIONINGDECONDITIONING
Deconditioning occurs when the stomach muscles are weak & back muscles
tight.
Disc Tear Slipped Disc Disc Degeneration
Examples of injuries that can occur as a result of improper lifting, pushing or pulling…
The steps for proper lifting are:
Plan the load.Tighten stomach muscles Face the load. Hug the load. Keep your spine flat. Bend your knees. Move/rotate your feet.
Shoulder problems that can occur as a result of improper lifting, pushing and pulling:
Overstretched Ligaments
You can reduce the chances of shoulder injuries by:
Building strong rotator cuff muscles.
Maintaining shoulder flexibility.
Keeping elbows at your side.
Reaching without overextending.
Rotator Cuff Exercises
*These exercises require the use of a stretch band. If youhave had previous shoulder injuries and would benefit from theseexercises, please contact Whitney Ellersick (916-3276) or Dave Willworth (916-3395).
Safety Supports
If you have difficulty lifting, also try:
Dropping a knee to brace yourself.
Moving as close as possible to the
load.
Keeping your spine flat.
When handling Transfer (Upright) Carts…
Bend your knees, not your back.
Keep your spine flat.
Shift your body weight to
push/pull.
Tighten your stomach muscles.
UNSAFE LIFTINGUNSAFE LIFTING
Lifting a load that’s too far in
front of you pulls on the spine.
Notice the curve in the spine!This is not safe!
Back extension exercise
Stretching exercise to reduce the risk of:
1) Back pain2) Lumbar pain3) Sciatic pain
Be in shape for your job.Be in shape for your job.
Bend your knees, not your back.Bend your knees, not your back.
Pivot your feet, not your back.Pivot your feet, not your back.
Use your body weight to push/pull.Use your body weight to push/pull.
Keep your spine straight.Keep your spine straight.
WHAT CAN YOU DO?WHAT CAN YOU DO?
Be present.Be present.
Take your time.Take your time.
Get plenty of rest.Get plenty of rest.
Drink plenty of liquids. Drink plenty of liquids.
Listen to your body.Listen to your body.
What Can You Do, Continued…What Can You Do, Continued…
If you or a fellow employee get hurt…
Contact your School Specialist or Program Manager right away.
Fill out an incident/accident report and if you are planning to
visit the doctor, you will also need to fill out the 801 form.
Both forms can be found on the intranet.
Quiz1. The first step of safe lifting is to
Bend your knees Plan the load Pick up the load Touch the load
a.
c.
d.
b.
1.1. Plan the load.Plan the load.
2.Tighten stomach muscles
3. Face the load.
4. Hug the load.
5. Keep your spine flat.
6. Bend your knees.
7. Move/rotate your feet.
The correct answer is b, Plan the load.
Back to Quiz
Correct! Good job! Plan the load is the first
step in safe lifting.
Next Question
Quiz2. When lifting, your spine should
be ______. Curved Twisted Flat None of the above
a.
b.c.d.
1. Plan the load.2.Tighten stomach muscles 3. Face the load.4. Hug the load.5. Keep your spine flat.6. Bend your knees.7. Move/rotate your feet.
The correct answer is c, Flat.
Back to Quiz
Correct! Good job! Your spine should be
flat when lifting.
Next Question
Quiz3. How can you prevent a shoulder
injury? Build strong rotator cuff muscles. Maintain shoulder flexibility. Reach without overextending. All of the above.
a.b.
c.
d.
The correct answer is d, All of the Above. To prevent shoulder
injury…
Build strong rotator cuff muscles.
Maintain shoulder flexibility.
Keep elbows at your side.
Reach without overextending.
Back to Quiz
Correct! Good job! All three answers, build
strong shoulder muscles, maintain shoulder flexibility and reach without overextending are ways to prevent shoulder injuries.
Next Question
Quiz4. What is/are the step(s) you should take
when handling a transfer (upright) cart? Bend your knees, keeping your spine
flat.
Shift your body weight to push/pull.
Tighten your stomach muscles.
All of the above.
a.
b.
c.
d.
The correct answer was d, All of the Above. To safely move a
transfer cart, you should:
Bend your knees, not your back.
Keep your spine flat.
Shift your body weight to
push/pull.
Tighten your stomach muscles.
Back to Quiz
Correct! Good job! When moving a
transfer cart, you should bend you knees while keeping your spine flat, shift your body weight to push or pull, and tighten your stomach muscles.
Next Question
Quiz5. If you or a fellow employee is
injured while working, you should: Panic.
Call your School Specialist or Program Manager right away.
Fill out the appropriate forms. Both b and c.
a.
b.
c.
d.
The correct answer is d, Both b and c. When you or a fellow
employee is injured while working, you should:
Contact your School Specialist or Program Manager right away.
Fill out an incident/accident report and if you are planning to visit the doctor, you will also need to fill out the 801 form. Both forms can be found on the intranet.
Correct! Good job! When an employee
gets hurt while working, it is important to contact your School Specialist or Program Manager right away. Filling out the proper forms is important as well, for both the employee and the District.
Next
Congratulations!
You’ve completed the Work Smarter, Not Harder –
Safe Lifting, Pushing and Pulling online tutorial.
If you have any questions regarding this material, please contact your School Specialist or Program Manager, or you may attend any Safety Committee Meeting. Safety Committee Meetings are held every 3rd Tuesday at 2:30pm at the BESC.
Safety Committee Chair: Dave Willworth 503-916-3395
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