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Avoid Back Injuries while at work by following safety procedures found in our safety manual.<\/p>\n

Lifting Procedures<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

General<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Test the weight of the load before lifting by pushing the load along its resting surface.<\/li>\n
  2. If the load is too heavy or bulky, use lifting and carrying aids such as hand trucks, dollies, pallet jacks and carts or get assistance from a co-worker.<\/li>\n
  3. Never lift anything if your hands are greasy or wet.<\/li>\n
  4. Wear protective gloves when lifting objects with sharp corners or jagged edges.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    When lifting<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    1. Face the load.<\/li>\n
    2. Position your feet 6″-12″ apart with one foot slightly in front of the other.<\/li>\n
    3. Bend at the knees, not at the back.<\/li>\n
    4. Keep your back straight.<\/li>\n
    5. Have a firm grip on the object using your hands and fingers. Use handles when they are present.<\/li>\n
    6. Hold the object as close to your body as possible.<\/li>\n
    7. Perform lifting movements smoothly and gradually; do not jerk the load.<\/li>\n
    8. If you must change direction while lifting or carrying the load, pivot your feet and turn your entire body. Do not twist at the waist.<\/li>\n
    9. Set down objects in the same manner as you picked them up, except in reverse.<\/li>\n
    10. Do not lift an object from the floor to a level above your waist in one motion. Set the load down on a table or bench and then adjust your grip before lifting it higher.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      Additional Information from <\/u>https:\/\/www.ninds.nih.gov\/<\/a> <\/em><\/p>\n

      Can back pain be prevented?<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

      Recurring back pain resulting from improper body mechanics may be prevented by avoiding movements that jolt or strain the back, maintaining correct posture, and lifting objects properly. Many work-related injuries are caused or aggravated by stressors such as heavy lifting, contact stress (repeated or constant contact between soft body tissue and a hard or sharp object), vibration, repetitive motion, and awkward posture.
      \nRecommendations for keeping one\u2019s back healthy<\/p>\n