Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) - Interactive Training - Material Handling Safety -Lifting Light-Weight Items

U.S. DOL, MSHA, National Mine Health and Safety Academy

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Lifting Light-Weight Items

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Manual Handling of Materials: Low-Back Injuries – Prevention and Recovery (continued)

Tips for a Healthy Back

Lifting Light-Weight Items

Balance trunk by extending leg.
or
Hold onto a firm object.

Note: Illustrations show both methods of lifting light-weight items.

Balance your body’s trunk by extending one leg behind you.

OR

Hold onto a firm object with one hand to take pressure off back when bending over, and extend a leg to balance your trunk.