Lifting Safety

Which man is lifting correctly and why?

• Man on the left because his legs are nice and straight.

• Man on the left because he is bending at the waist and his back is straight.

• The man on the right because his legs are bent and he is not bending at the waist.

• The man on the right because his legs are straight.

Which improper lifting technique is shown in the picture?

• Bent at the waist

• Twisting while lifting

• Lifting with straight legs

• All of the above

Which example shows proper lifting?

• The example on the left

• The example on the right

• Both show proper lifting

• Neither shows proper lifting

What is the first thing you should do if you need to lift this dog onto the x-ray table?

• bend your legs

• keep your back straight

• put one arm under the neck and one arm under the abdomen

• get someone to assist you

Other than using correct lifting technique, what is an important component of lifting with a partner?

• Making eye contact

• Communicating with one another

• Being careful not to bump heads when bending over to pick up the object

• All the choices are equally importatnt

After lifting an item, it is also important to remember...

• what goes up must come down. Use proper technique when putting down objects too!

• what you have waiting for you in the lunch room.

• how much work you have waiting for you when you're finished.

• "It's all about that bass, 'bout that bass, no treble!"

What is wrong with this picture?

• carrying a load that blocks your vision

• trying to carry too much all at once

• arching backward

• all choices are correct

What can we learn from these ants?

• Ants are smart.

• Ants are strong.

• Anything can be used as a surf board.

• Get help with the big stuff!

In addition to lifting the box above his shoulders, what is this man doing incorrectly?

• carrying the box too far from his body

• standing with straight legs

• keeping his back straight

• using back support

This woman is carring the box correctly because she is holding it close, her back is straight, and she is not twisting.

• True

• False