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<blockquote data-quote="brownrodster" data-source="post: 330598" data-attributes="member: 10437"><p><strong>The Eight Keys to Lifting and Lowering</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Following these eight key steps minimizes and controls forces acting on the body when lifting or lowering.</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong><strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">1. </span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">Get close to the object; work within your Power Zone.</span></strong></strong></p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0pt 9pt 0pt 0pt; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; mso-list: l7 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">Keep the object within your Power Zone.</span></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">Bring the object into your Power Zone by pulling or sliding it toward your stomach.</span></li> </ul><p></p><p><strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">2. </span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">Position your feet.</span></strong> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">Your feet should be approximately shoulder-width apart, with one foot slightly ahead of the other so you can lift between your knees. This not only maximizes your ability to keep an object close, but also gives you the best balance to handle the motion.</span></li> </ul><p></p><p><strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">3. </span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">Bend at the knees and keep the natural curve of the back.</span></strong> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0pt 9pt 0pt 0pt; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo4"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">Remember, the muscles in your legs are the strongest in the body. Bending at the knees maximizes use of these muscles. </span></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">Keeping the natural curve of the back minimizes forces applied to it.</span></li> </ul><p></p><p><strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">4. </span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">Test the object for weight and shifting contents.</span></strong> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">Tilt or slide the object to test its weight. </span></li> </ul><p><strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">5. </span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">Get a firm grip and grasp opposite corners. </span></strong> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0pt 9pt 0pt 0pt; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo6"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">Grasp the top corner with one hand and the opposite, bottom corner with the other hand. This causes the object to come to a resting position in the Power Zone during a lift and reduces the potential to use a jerking motion.</span></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">Avoid grasping by straps and bands as they might break or result in a cut/laceration to the hand. </span></li> </ul><p></p><p><strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">6. </span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">Lift with a smooth, steady motion; don’t jerk.</span></strong> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">Let all the muscles work together when lifting or lowering an object. </span></li> </ul><p></p><p><strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">7. </span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">Move your feet. Step or pivot; don’t twist.</span></strong> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">Feet are used to change direction. If you try to change direction without moving your feet, you are forced into an end-range position. To avoid a twist, take at least one step. </span></li> </ul><p></p><p><strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">8. </span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">Use the existing equipment or facilities to assist in the lift or lower.</span></strong> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0pt 9pt 0pt 0pt; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo8"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">Look for opportunities when existing equipment or facilities can support all or most of the weight of the object being handled. The less time you spend bearing the weight of the object the better. </span></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">Know your limitations in regards to how much you can comfortably lift and seek assistance from others when necessary</span></li> </ul></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="brownrodster, post: 330598, member: 10437"] [B]The Eight Keys to Lifting and Lowering[/B] [B]Following these eight key steps minimizes and controls forces acting on the body when lifting or lowering.[/B] [B][B][FONT=Arial]1. [/FONT][/B][B][FONT=Arial]Get close to the object; work within your Power Zone.[/FONT][/B][/B] [LIST] [*]<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0pt 9pt 0pt 0pt; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; mso-list: l7 level1 lfo2">[FONT=Arial]Keep the object within your Power Zone.[/FONT] [*][FONT=Arial]Bring the object into your Power Zone by pulling or sliding it toward your stomach.[/FONT][/LIST] [B][FONT=Arial]2. [/FONT][/B][B][FONT=Arial]Position your feet.[/FONT][/B][LIST] [*][FONT=Arial]Your feet should be approximately shoulder-width apart, with one foot slightly ahead of the other so you can lift between your knees. This not only maximizes your ability to keep an object close, but also gives you the best balance to handle the motion.[/FONT][/LIST] [B][FONT=Arial]3. [/FONT][/B][B][FONT=Arial]Bend at the knees and keep the natural curve of the back.[/FONT][/B][LIST] [*]<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0pt 9pt 0pt 0pt; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo4">[FONT=Arial]Remember, the muscles in your legs are the strongest in the body. Bending at the knees maximizes use of these muscles. [/FONT] [*][FONT=Arial]Keeping the natural curve of the back minimizes forces applied to it.[/FONT][/LIST] [B][FONT=Arial]4. [/FONT][/B][B][FONT=Arial]Test the object for weight and shifting contents.[/FONT][/B][LIST] [*][FONT=Arial]Tilt or slide the object to test its weight. [/FONT][/LIST][B][FONT=Arial]5. [/FONT][/B][B][FONT=Arial]Get a firm grip and grasp opposite corners. [/FONT][/B][LIST] [*]<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0pt 9pt 0pt 0pt; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo6">[FONT=Arial]Grasp the top corner with one hand and the opposite, bottom corner with the other hand. This causes the object to come to a resting position in the Power Zone during a lift and reduces the potential to use a jerking motion.[/FONT] [*][FONT=Arial]Avoid grasping by straps and bands as they might break or result in a cut/laceration to the hand. [/FONT][/LIST] [B][FONT=Arial]6. [/FONT][/B][B][FONT=Arial]Lift with a smooth, steady motion; don’t jerk.[/FONT][/B][LIST] [*][FONT=Arial]Let all the muscles work together when lifting or lowering an object. [/FONT][/LIST] [B][FONT=Arial]7. [/FONT][/B][B][FONT=Arial]Move your feet. Step or pivot; don’t twist.[/FONT][/B][LIST] [*][FONT=Arial]Feet are used to change direction. If you try to change direction without moving your feet, you are forced into an end-range position. To avoid a twist, take at least one step. [/FONT][/LIST] [B][FONT=Arial]8. [/FONT][/B][B][FONT=Arial]Use the existing equipment or facilities to assist in the lift or lower.[/FONT][/B][LIST] [*]<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0pt 9pt 0pt 0pt; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo8">[FONT=Arial]Look for opportunities when existing equipment or facilities can support all or most of the weight of the object being handled. The less time you spend bearing the weight of the object the better. [/FONT] [*][FONT=Arial]Know your limitations in regards to how much you can comfortably lift and seek assistance from others when necessary[/FONT][/LIST] [/QUOTE]
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