What are safe manual handling techniques?

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Keep the load close to the body for as long as possible while lifting. Keep the heaviest side of the load next to the body. If a close approach to the load is not possible, try to slide it towards the body before attempting to lift it. Avoid twisting the back or leaning sideways, especially while the back is bent.

What are the five principles of safe manual handling?

Ensure adequate help is available.

Principles of Safe Manual Handling -Position the feet.
Get a secure grip.
Keep the load close to the body.
Maintain good posture throughout the procedure.
Use the leg muscles.
Principles of Safe Manual Handling – Use body momentum.

What are safety lifting rules?

Get as close to the load as possible. Try to keep your elbows and arms close to your body. Keep your back straight during the lift by tightening the stomach muscles, bending at the knees, keeping the load close and centered in front of you, and looking up and ahead. Get a good handhold and do not twist while lifting.

What are the 3 principles of safe moving and handling?

Basic principles of safe moving and handling

Plan the lift and carefully consider whether additional lifting aids are needed.
Reduce the distance of the lift where possible.
Map out your route and remove any objections that may cause an obstruction.
Wear suitable clothing that doesn’t threaten to obstruct the lift.

What are four things to consider to make sure safe manual handling techniques are followed?

Manual handling – identifying workplace hazards

Walk through the workplace and look for potential hazards.
Talk over risk factors with workers.
Check through injury records to help pinpoint recurring problems.
Regularly monitor and update risk identification.