Lifting Principles

•Maintain proper posture and head alignment.
•Slide object as close as possible before lifting.
•Move obstacles out of the way.
•Test before lifting; ask for help if too heavy.
•Tighten stomach muscles without holding breath.
•Use smooth movements; do not jerk.
•Use legs to do the work, and pivot with feet.
•Distribute the work load symmetrically and close to the center of trunk.
•Push instead of pull whenever possible.

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