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Proper Body Mechanics  
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Use Proper Body Mechanics for Lifting or Carrying Materials

	• Pre-plan. Know where you’re going before you lift. Choose a clear path. Get help or use a lift-assist device when needed.
	• Increase balance by keeping feet shoulder-width apart. One foot should be slightly forward.
	• Get close to the load. Take deep breath and tighten stomach muscles before you lift.
	• Bend at your knees and hips, not waist. Lift using leg muscles to reduce the load on your back.
	• Lift smoothly. Don’t jerk as you lift. Sudden movement and weight shifts can injure your back.
	• Face the load you are lifting.
	• Hold the load close to your body at waist height.
	• Turn your feet, not your back, to avoid twisting when lifting or lowering.

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