Safety Training proper lifting

Creating another healthy habit!

did you know….

the back is the body part most frequently injured

four out of five people will experience back pain

in their lifetime

in lost work days, back injuries are second only to the common cold

what do you need to ask

yourself before lifting?

8 major causes of back injury

1.poor posture

2.improper

liftingtechnique

3.overexertion

4. medical factors

5.slips and falls

6. poor conditioning

7.loss of flexibility

8. stress

the eight commandments of lifting

1. Plan your lift and test the load

2. ask for help

3. get a firm footing

4. bend your knees

5. tighten your stomach muscles

6. lift with your legs

7. keep the load close

8. keep your back upright

time to practice the correct way to lift

time to practice stretching exercises

quiz time

Enjoy creating another healthy habit!