08 / Looking After Your Health and Wellbeing
Incorrect manual lifting and moving of loads is the most common cause of back injury, and may also lead to muscular strains. The most common cause is incorrect posture and wrong application of force.
Any employee involved in any lifting operations should use mechanical aids where necessary. If these are not available, employees must be fully trained in safe lifting techniques and can be recognised limitations in manual lifting.
Before you lift, there are a few things which you need to consider:
Keep your back straight and lift using your legs!
Lifting Guide
