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WorksheetsLifting Safety
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 4mins
Lift with your...
legs
eyes
hands
arms
Don't lift objects by yourself if they are heavier than __ pounds. Don't lift them if you are unable to _______ even if they are not heavy ( so, can't be ____, ____, or _______)
40
Get a good grip
Bulky, awkward, too big/large
Big, weird, not that bad
30
To pick up an object lower than the level of your waist...
Keep your back as straight as possible
Bend at your knees and hips
DO NOT bend forward at the waist with your knees straight
bend down
Grip object firmly
NEVER do what
Twist while under load instead turn your feet
breakdance
Carry an object heavier than 40 pounds on your own
Grab things with one hand
How to stand
With your feet
Stand with a wide stance. Keep both your feet flat on the ground. Make sure you have firm dry flooring
Stand with your back as straight as possible, bend at the knees and look forward.
Both legs/feet firmly planted on the ground and knees bent then up like a spring.
How to stand (part 2)
Definitely don't "jerk".....off.
Carefully and patiently
Straighten your knees in a smooth steady motion. Don’t “jerk” the load up.
What to do when reaching above your head
It doesn't matter as long as it's stable
The chair next to you
Ask someone else for help
Use a step stool or ladder
Power Zone?
Where you get most o your power from to lift objects
It's keeping your body as close to the load as you can
It's an area where a lot of machinery is. You need to be careful when you walk near the power zone.
When should you use two hands to lift a load?
Always
It depends on the object
What should you do when lifting an object(s)?
Grab it with both hands
Watch for objects on the ground
Make sure you can see the top of what you’re trying to lift
Clear the area around you
BEFORE lifting an object you should....
Politely ask people to move out of the way.
Make sure the object is stable.
Assess your surroundings, make sure there aren’t any safety hazards around.
