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    Afe Lifting Techniques Part 1

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    1. The document provides instructions for three safe lifting techniques: the basic lift, power lift, and pivot technique. 2. For the basic lift, one foot is placed forward and to the side of the object with a wide stance, back is kept straight, and lifting is done by extending the legs while keeping the object close. 3. The power lift is similar but for larger objects, shifting the center of gravity forward and pushing the buttocks out for balance. 4. The pivot technique is used when an object needs to be lifted and turned, avoiding twisting the body which can damage the back. The object is lifted and turned by moving the lead foot while keeping the lagging foot next

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    1. The document provides instructions for three safe lifting techniques: the basic lift, power lift, and pivot technique. 2. For the basic lift, one foot is placed forward and to the side of the object with a wide stance, back is kept straight, and lifting is done by extending the legs while keeping the object close. 3. The power lift is similar but for larger objects, shifting the center of gravity forward and pushing the buttocks out for balance. 4. The pivot technique is used when an object needs to be lifted and turned, avoiding twisting the body which can damage the back. The object is lifted and turned by moving the lead foot while keeping the lagging foot next

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    1. The document provides instructions for three safe lifting techniques: the basic lift, power lift, and pivot technique. 2. For the basic lift, one foot is placed forward and to the side of the object with a wide stance, back is kept straight, and lifting is done by extending the legs while keeping the object close. 3. The power lift is similar but for larger objects, shifting the center of gravity forward and pushing the buttocks out for balance. 4. The pivot technique is used when an object needs to be lifted and turned, avoiding twisting the body which can damage the back. The object is lifted and turned by moving the lead foot while keeping the lagging foot next

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    Afe Lifting Techniques Part 1

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    1. The document provides instructions for three safe lifting techniques: the basic lift, power lift, and pivot technique. 2. For the basic lift, one foot is placed forward and to the side of the object with a wide stance, back is kept straight, and lifting is done by extending the legs while keeping the object close. 3. The power lift is similar but for larger objects, shifting the center of gravity forward and pushing the buttocks out for balance. 4. The pivot technique is used when an object needs to be lifted and turned, avoiding twisting the body which can damage the back. The object is lifted and turned by moving the lead foot while keeping the lagging foot next

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    SCHOOL BOARDS’ COOPERATIVE INC.

    HEALTH AND SAFETY BULLETIN

    SAFE LIFTING PART 1


    BASIC LIFT (DIAGONAL LIFT) POWER LIFT PIVOT TECHNIQUE

    This lift is the most common method Use the power lift for objects too When you must lift an object and
    of good lifting technique. Use the large for you to straddle. This lift is then turn to carry it away, it is
    basic lift for objects small enough to very similar to the basic lift. In the common to twist the body. Twisting
    straddle where you have enough power lift, the object shifts your while lifting can cause serious
    room to use a wide stance. center of gravity forward, and you damage to the tissues of the back.
    must push your buttocks out to Use the pivot technique to avoid
    compensate. Always ask for help if twisting while lifting.
    the object is too heavy.

    1. Get close to the object.


    2. Stand with a wide stance: put 1. Put one foot in front of the other 1. Lift the load using any of the
    one foot forward and to the side using a wide stance. previous techniques.
    of the object. 2. Keep your back straight, push 2. Hold the load very close to your
    3. Keep your back straight, push your buttocks out and use your body at waist level.
    your buttocks out, and use your legs and hips to lower yourself 3. Turn the leading foot 90 degrees
    legs and hips to lower yourself down to the object. toward the direction you want to
    down to the object. 3. Move the load as close to you as turn.
    4. Move the load as close to you as possible. 4. Bring the lagging foot next to the
    possible. 4. Grasp the object firmly with both leading foot. Do not twist your
    5. If the box has handles, grasp the hands. body!
    handles firmly and go to step 9. 5. Prepare for the lift: look forward.
    6. Put the hand (that is on the same 6. Lift upwards following your head
    side of your body as the forward and shoulders. Hold the load
    foot) on the side of the object close to your body. Lift by
    furthest from you. extending your legs with your
    7. Put the other hand on the side of back straight, your buttocks out
    the object closest to you. Your (exaggerate this position), and
    hands should be on opposite breathe out as you lift.
    corners of the object.
    8. Grasp the object firmly with both
    hands.
    9. Prepare for the lift: look forward.
    10. Lift upwards following your head
    and shoulders. Hold the load
    close to your body. Lift by
    extending your legs with your
    back straight, your buttocks out,
    and breathe out as you lift.
    For more information please contact your
    Health and Safety Officer

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