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Safe Lifting and Manual Handling Flashcards

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This 12-card flashcard set covers essential safe lifting and manual handling practices for workplace safety training. It includes keys to safe pushing, pulling, lifting, and lowering; body mechanics principles like using your power zone and maximizing leg strength; and hazard awareness like testing weight and walking on secure surfaces. Use it for occupational health training, on-the-job safety drills, or to refresh employee knowledge of proper manual handling.

Subject:
Professional Training
Topic:
Other Professions
Grade Level:
4th – 12th Grades
Updated February 2023

Terms in This Set

  • 8 Keys to lifting and lowering.
  • 7 Keys to pushing and pulling
  • Test the object for weight and shifting contents.
  • lift with a smooth steady motion- Don't Jerk.
  • Use the existing equipment or facilities to assist in the lifting and lowering.
  • Walk at a brisk pace- do not run.
  • Do not walk on roller, chutes, slides or unsecure belts.
  • Make Adjustments based on changing conditions.
  • Use your power-zone.
  • Know your limits.
  • Maximize use of leg strength.
  • Walk, slide or roll heavy less portable objects.

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