Thursday, February 2, 2012

proper lifting the load

As we know, in employment, particularly in construction, in the office, and many employment uses movement and a lot of energy to lift any kind of goods, to carry out daily tasks there. Lifting tasks is unhealthy when done incorrectly. Workers only lift to complete tasks without their ignore the potential effects Experienced by prototypes. If the lift with one will cause tiredness as much energy is used when lifting goods and eventually will cause a huge back or low back pain. In addition, take the goods are also many ways, such as twisting, bending and over reaching. Thus, there are several key factors that can be assessed on the design and use of work while doing the work to Avoid or reduce the sense of Burden When lifting: -


                                         -Provide adjustable platform to facilitate lifting-




1.    Wight lifted

·         The amount of weight lifted is one of the most important factors. Remember that any weight can cause problems depending on the other factors of the lift situation. You should limit the weight as much as possible and use mechanical assistance to the greatest possible extent and can avoid twisting when do the job and when do the repetitive motion.

 - Avoid twisting when lifting-
                                    


2.    Distance Lifted

ü  Always place materials that need to be lifted near the destination where they are to be moved. Make sure that the location of materials to be moved is far enough away to prevent twisting with the load.

·         Move your feet, not your torso
·         Bend at your knees, not waist
·          Lift with your legs, not wit

ü  In preparing for the lift, remember to keep your back as straight upright as possible.

·         When lifting any object, keep your back perpendicular to the ground, not horizontal.


               3.    Follow steps for proper lifting

·         Always size up the load to be handled.
-see and measure the weight of the object before lifting either can operate safely or not.

·         Establish a firm footing to ensure the best possible balance and stable lifting base.
Ø  Stand with your feet apart, at about the same width as your
Shoulders and Stand with one foot in front slightly in front of the other.

·         Preparing for the lift, remember to keep your back as straight and upright as possible.
Ø  When preparing to lift anything, keep your back perpendicular to the ground, not horizontal so that your back is not sore

·         Always bend at your knees, not at your waist.
Ø  Slowly lower yourself using only your legs and must Remember to keep your back as straight as possible

·         As you begin to lift, tighten your stomach muscles and lift with your legs, not your back.
Ø  Let your leg muscles do all the work.

·         Always keep your load as close as possible to your body.
Ø When you have to turn, turn with your feet first, and let your body follow and never turn by twisting the body.  



                                                               
- provide a clear view and hand grip-









4.    Use the buddy system

Ø  buddy system is used when want to lift heavy items and more capacity to the existing burden can bear together as if in doing alone can cause muscle and back pain





























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