Proper lifting technique for heavy items is:

The correct answer is B. to squat and lift from the legs. Proper ergonomic lifting technique requires squatting down to the level of the object, keeping your back straight and upright, gripping the item firmly, and then lifting by straightening your legs - using the large, powerful muscles of the thighs and glutes rather than the back…

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Ato use gloves to pick up the item.
Bto squat and lift from the legs.
Cto have two people bend down and pick the item up.
Dto bend down and lift the item up.

How the community answered

(23 responses)

A
9% (2)
B
87% (20)
C
4% (1)

Explanation

Proper ergonomic lifting technique requires squatting down to the level of the object, keeping your back straight and upright, gripping the item firmly, and then lifting by straightening your legs - using the large, powerful muscles of the thighs and glutes rather than the back muscles. Lifting with a bent back (Option D) places enormous strain on the lumbar spine and is a leading cause of workplace injury. Gloves (Option A) may improve grip but do not address technique. Two people bending incorrectly (Option C) is still unsafe.

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#safety procedures#lifting technique#physical safety

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