2. Module Objective
At the end of this module you will be
able to understand and demonstrate
safe lifting techniques for a single
person lift.
3. You have previously learned:
The importance of the back prevention
program
How to safely warm up for work
How to check the weight of a load
You are ready to safely lift your object!
4. Position One
1. Take a wide
stance with legs
shoulder width Neutral
apart
2. Maintain neutral
spine alignment
3. Tighten your core/
stomach muscles
to protect your
back
5. Position Two
1. Squat, bending at
your knees and
hips in front of
object
2. Grip the object
with both hands
3. Keep the load
close to the body
for stability and
strength.
6. Position Three
1. Lift with your legs
2. Lift smoothly and
evenly.
3. Look up and
ahead to maintain
spinal alignment.
4. Stabilize load
prior to moving .
7. Lower the Load
1. Bend your knees
and lower
smoothly
2. Keep the load
close
3. Keep eyes
focused upward
4. Position the load
safely and
securely.
8. Safe Lifting Do’s & Don’ts
Do lift from a stable Don’t twist your
platform body
Do request a team Don’t lift an unsafe
lift weight
Do split loads for Don’t lift while
safety stretching or
Do move your feet reaching
instead of the load Don’t block your
vision
10. 1) The most common workplace
injury resulting in time lost from
work is?
A. Burns
B. Cuts
C. Back INjuries
11. 2) True or False
It is a mistake to lift with your back bent and legs
together.
12. 3) The key steps to lifting
safely are?
A. Legs shoulder width apart, Keep the load
close, Lift with you legs
B. Look down at the ground, Legs together, Keep
load six inches from body
C. Stabilize load, Twist to lift load, Lift with your legs
13. 4)The object you are lifting
should be kept _________.
A. At an arms distance
B. On your hip for stability
C. Close to your body
14. 5) The power or safe lifting
zone is located?
A. From the waist to the knees
B. From the floor to just above the shoulders
C. From just below your shoulders to above the
knees.
