Correct_Lifting_Technique

1.

Correct Lifting Technique: Protect
Your Lower Back
The importance of correct lifting to
prevent back injuries.
Objective: Minimize injury risk and
raise awareness.

2.

Why Is It Important?
• • Risk of back injuries: strains, hernias, chronic
pain.
• • Statistics: % of workplace injuries from
improper lifting.
• • Impact on productivity and quality of life.

3.

Key Lifting Rules
• 1. Assess the weight: Is it suitable for manual
lifting?
• 2. Use your legs, not your back: Bend your
knees, not your spine.
• 3. Keep the load close to your body.
• 4. Avoid twisting your torso while lifting.

4.

Practical Tips
• • Use lifting aids (trolleys, lifters).
• • Work in pairs for heavy items.
• • Warm up before lifting.
• • Take breaks during long lifting tasks.

5.

Conclusion
• • Correct technique = health and productivity.
• • Implement these rules daily.
• • Thank you for your attention – Questions?