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Back Injury Prevention ProgramModule 3: Safe Lifting Techniques
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Module Objective
At the end of this module you will be able to understand and demonstrate safe lifting techniques for a single person lift.
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You have previously learned: The importance of the back
prevention programHow to safely warm up for workHow to check the weight of a
load
You are ready to safely lift your object!
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Position One
1. Take a wide stance with legs shoulder width apart
2. Maintain neutral spine alignment
3. Tighten your core/ stomach muscles to protect your back
Neutral
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Position Two
1. Squat, bending at your knees and hips in front of object
2. Grip the object with both hands
3. Keep the load close to the body for stability and strength.
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Position Three
1. Lift with your legs
2. Lift smoothly and evenly.
3. Look up and ahead to maintain spinal alignment.
4. Stabilize load prior to moving .
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Lower the Load
1. Bend your knees and lower smoothly
2. Keep the load close
3. Keep eyes focused upward
4. Position the load safely and securely.
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Safe Lifting Do’s & Don’tsDo lift from a
stable platformDo request a
team liftDo split loads for
safetyDo move your
feet instead of the load
Don’t twist your body
Don’t lift an unsafe weight
Don’t lift while stretching or reaching
Don’t block your vision
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SAFE LIFTING QUIZYou must pass the quiz with 100% to proceed to Module 4.
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1) The most common workplace injury resulting in time lost from work is?
A. BurnsB. CutsC. Back INjuries
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2) True or FalseIt is a mistake to lift with your back bent and legs together.
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3) The key steps to lifting safely are? A. Legs shoulder width apart, Keep the load close, Lift
with you legsB. Look down at the ground, Legs together, Keep load
six inches from bodyC. Stabilize load, Twist to lift load, Lift with your legs
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4)The object you are lifting should be kept _________. A. At an arms distanceB. On your hip for stabilityC. Close to your body
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5) The power or safe lifting zone is located? A. From the waist to the kneesB. From the floor to just above the shouldersC. From just below your shoulders to above
the knees.
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CongratulationsYou have completed module three and may continue to module four.