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Safety Training

Safety Training. PROPER LIFTING TECHNIQUES. Various Lifting Exposures. Lifting objects from the floor Team lifting Reaching overhead Office lifting. What’s Wrong or Right?. Points to Consider. 4. 1. 2. 5. 3. Corrected Situation. Proper Lifting. Maintain proper back posture

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Safety Training

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  1. Safety Training • PROPER LIFTING TECHNIQUES

  2. Various Lifting Exposures • Lifting objects from the floor • Team lifting • Reaching overhead • Office lifting

  3. What’s Wrong or Right?

  4. Points to Consider 4 1 2 5 3

  5. Corrected Situation

  6. Proper Lifting • Maintain proper back posture • Use a wide, stable stance • Clear the path and unloading zone • Wear appropriate PPE • Lift with in the safe lifting zone

  7. What’s Wrong or Right?

  8. Points to Consider 1 2 3 5 4

  9. Corrected Situation

  10. Proper Team Lifting • Communicate • Lift and unload at the same time • Get a solid grip before lifting • Wear foot protection • Pot bellies contribute to back injuries

  11. What’s Wrong or Right?

  12. Points to Consider 3 2 4 1

  13. Corrected Situation

  14. Proper techniques for lifting overhead • Never stand on forklift forks or a raised pallet • Avoid lifting objects that are above your shoulders • Test the weight of an object before lifting it • Your back is in a stronger posture when pushing than pulling

  15. What’s Wrong or Right?

  16. Points to Consider 2 1 4 3

  17. Corrected Situation

  18. Office and general lifting • Bend at the knees • Keep objects close to your body • Keep your chest aligned with your • hips— don’t twist • Use material-handling aids • Do not lift using straps

  19. Overview for proper lifting • Maintain good back posture • Use correct lifting techniques • Team-lift large or heavy objects • Use material-handling aids

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