Lifting safety

For long lifts consider ______

Keep the load close to the waist for as long as possible while lifting to reduce the amount of pressure on the ____

Keep the _______ side close to your body

A slight bending of the back, hips and knees at the start of the lift is preferable to fully bending the

Avoid _______ the back or leaning sideways, especially while the back is bent.

Do not lift or handle more than you can ______ manage.