What are the six steps to lifting safely?

What are the six steps to lifting safely?

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1. Identify the object, plan ahead • Where do you need to take the load? •
2. 2 Holding. the object • Make a decision on how and where to hold the object.
3. 3 Posture. •
4. 4 Lifting. •
5. 5 Walking. with a load • Keep the load as close to your body as possible with your arms straight.
6. 6 Unloading. •

What are three safety tips for lifting?

DON’Ts

• Don’t hyperventilate (breathe in and out fast) or hold your breath when you lift heavy weights.
• Don’t continue lifting if you feel pain.
• Don’t lift weights if you are light-headed.
• Don’t exercise any set of muscles more than three times a week.
• Don’t “cheat” on your technique to lift heavy weights.

What are the 3 principles of safe moving and handling?

Basic principles of safe moving and handling

• Plan the lift and carefully consider whether additional lifting aids are needed.
• Reduce the distance of the lift where possible.
• Map out your route and remove any objections that may cause an obstruction.
• Wear suitable clothing that doesn’t threaten to obstruct the lift.

What is lifting in safety?

Lifting refers to the act of moving something from a position on a lower surface to a higher one. For example, a person might lift a box from the floor to a shelf. In the workplace, the act of lifting may be performed by a person or a machine.

What is manual handling and lifting?

“Manual Handling” is defined as the transporting or supporting of a load (including lifting, putting down, pushing, pulling, carrying or moving) by hand or by bodily force.

What are the hazards of lifting?

Typical hazards from lifting equipment

• failure of lifting equipment;
• falling loads; and.
• workers being crushed by a moving load or lifting equipment.

What are the 5 key principles of manual handling?

7 steps to achieve good manual handling techniques

• Plan your lift: Ensure the object is light enough to lift, steady, and unlikely to shift or move.
• Position your feet:
• Ensure a good posture:
• Maintain a firm grip:
• Lift smoothly:
• Keeping close to the load:
• Put it down… then adjust it: