Proper Lifting Techniques
Lifting objects improperly
can cause a strain on the back, arms and legs. Using poor lifting techniques
can not only lead to strains, it can also cause serious injuries. Use these
techniques to avoid injury.
1. Before
you lift the object think about the object you are lifting. You should know how
heavy the object. Knowing how heavy it is will help know how much lifting you
need to do. It will also prevent you from making any weird and sudden
movements. Know where you are taking the object. Your path should be clear of
any obstacles.
2. Lift
the object close to your body. You should have a firm grasp of the object and
it should be close to the body. Doing this will make your lifting more stable.
3. Keep
your feet shoulder width apart, doing so will keep you stable. If your feet are
close together, you may become unstable and fall. Make sure to also take short
steps while you walk with the object.
4. Keep
the back straight and bend at your knees. Just like you should know what you
are lifting before you lift it, you should also practice the motion of lifting
the object. Pretend you are lifting the object and concentrate on the motion
you want to take before you actually do it.
5. Always
lift with your legs, there are a lot stronger then you think. While bending at
the knees and keeping your back straight, lift the object.
6. If
you are one that needs to lift objects often, try using a back support. Doing
so will help you keep your posture aligned.
Using these techniques can
prevent you from straining yourself, but if the object is too heavy look for
help. It is better to ask someone to help you then having to spend time in the
emergency room. If you do use someone to help you lift the object, make sure
you are both on the same page. Lift the object at the same time and in same
way; decide the path you will take before you move the object.
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