Before revision: Safe lifting techniques Know the weight of the load Make sure ones footing is on stable and non-slip surfaces Bend the knees and keep the back straight Grab the load with a safe grip Lift with legs keeping the load within the "power zone" Lower the load using your knees and keeping the back straight Climbing When climbing with a load, safe material handling includes maintaining contact with the ladder or stairs at three points (two hands and a foot or both feet and a hand).
After revision: Safe lifting techniques Know the weight of the load Make sure ones footing is on stable and non-slip surfaces Bend the knees and keep the back straight Grab the load with a safe grip Lift with legs keeping the load within the area between the mid-chest and mid-thigh regions, Lower the load using your knees and keeping the back straight Climbing When climbing with a load, safe material handling includes maintaining contact with the ladder or stairs at three points (two hands and a foot or both feet and a hand).