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Slide show: Proper lifting techniques

By Mayo Clinic staff
 

Photo of man kneeling to lift a box

Start in a safe position

Before you lift a heavy object, think through your task. Decide where you'll place the object and how you'll get it there. If an object is too heavy to lift safely, find someone to help you.

To lift an object from the floor, stand as close to the object as possible. Then kneel, resting one knee on the floor. Don't lift from a standing position with your waist bent or your knees locked.

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References
  1. Lifting with proper posture. Division of Occupational Health and Safety. http://dohs.ors.od.nih.gov/industrial.htm. Accessed Nov. 29, 2010.
  2. Low back pain. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00311. Accessed Nov. 29, 2010.
  3. Acting on safety. National Safety Council. http://www.nsc.org/nsc_events/Documents/NSM%20Tipsheet%20Lifting.pdf. Accessed Nov. 29, 2010.
  4. Laskowski ER (expert opinion). Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. Dec. 1, 2010.
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