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| Health Tips > Heavy Lifting |
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Tried and true rules of lifting |
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- Stand close to the load to be lifted
- Place your feet shoulder-width apart, with one foot slightly forward and your head up
- Keep your back straight with your feet and body pointing in the same direction
- Squat down to the object's level and test the weight of the load
- Use the strength of your leg and arm muscles to smoothly and slowly lift the load
- Keep the load close to your body
- Turn to face the intended direction of travel, pivot with your feet, and proceed with the load
- Avoid twisting your body while carrying the load
- Bend your knees and slowly lower the load to its intended place
- Do not lift heavy objects above your waist
- Avoid heavy lifting immediately after more than 15 minutes of bending or kneeling
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