Winning techniques that help improve performance and eliminate risk of injury.
 
 
    Proper Lifting


Back On Track advises Proper Lifting Techniques:

  • Avoid lifting in the first place.

  • Use dollies or lifts as aids if possible.

  • Don't be too proud to ask for help.
  • When lifting with another person, give verbal instructions clearly - say: "lift", "walk" or "unload".

    1. Keep load as close as possible to the body.
    2. Keep back straight.
    3. Spread feet for good balance.
    4. Tighten stomach muscles and buttocks.
    5. Lift with your legs, not with your back!

Do Not:

  • Twist while lifting (move legs instead).

  • Lift above shoulders or below waist.

For information from OSHA about Proper Lifting, click here.

 
Positions that place the greatest amount
of pressure on the spine and discs
% of pressure on spine

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140%

150% - 220%

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300% - 400%
Activity

Lying on back

Lying on side

Standing

Sitting

Standing & leaning forward

Sitting & leaning forward

Bending & lifting improperly

 

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