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Warehouse workers can’t rely on instinct when it comes to lifting properly. If they don’t stop and think before they grab a heavy crate or unwieldy piece of plywood, they can get seriously hurt.

In fact, eight out of 10 people will end up suffering some kind of back injury in their lifetimes. But much of this can be prevented with the use of specific lifting techniques that maintain proper alignment and support the back throughout the lifting process.

In just 15 minutes your warehouse staff will learn the following safe lifting procedures:

• Basic guidelines for
  every lift
  Evaluating loads
  Setting down loads
  Communicating with a
      lifting partner
• Specialized and industrial loads
  Basic lift
  Tripod lift
  Golfer’s lift
  Overhead lift
• Lifting awkward or oversized objects
  Boards, sheets, sacks,
      pipes and barrels
• Team lifting situations

Proper Lifting Techniques was designed to help you reduce lost-time accidents due to improper lifting.

   Learn basic safe lifting techniques.

   How to lift awkward objects.

   Avoiding lifting mistakes will
   avoid lifting injuries.