To lift safely
in the office, you should:
- Lift with your
legs, not your back: Your leg muscles are larger and better positioned over
the hips and knees to lift safely.
- Always position
your hips and feet toward the object you are lifting or moving: Do not twist.
- Maintain the
natural curves of the neck, upper back, and lower back while lifting, moving,
and sitting.
- Keep objects
close to your body to reduce strain on your spine.
- Push rather
than pull. Pushing places your legs in a natural position to do the work,
while pulling forces your back into a forward, bent position.
