Semy - HSE Safety Instructions for the use of equipment and tasks
Heavy lifting overview (top plate, part 1)
Heavy lifting overview (top plate, part 2)

Heavy Lifting

Heavy lifting demonstration (image 3)
  1. Get close to the object.
  2. Bend at your hips and knees. Get a good grip. Gloves may improve your grip.
  3. Lift smoothly and slowly, keeping the object close to your body. Keep the load between your knees and shoulders.
  4. Pivot with your feet instead of twisting your back.
Heavy lifting sequence panels (image 4)
  1. Lift smoothly and slowly, keeping the object close to your body. Keep the object between your knees and shoulders. Use gloves to improve your grip.
  2. Pivot with your feet instead of twisting your back.
  3. Bend at your hips and knees.