A short powerpoint presentation designed to help train or remind people how to lift and carry items safely, key points are bend your knees, keep your head up and your back straight, do not twist, carry the item close to your body

1. LIFTING AND
CARRYING TIPS
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SAFETY NOTICE

2. INTRODUCTION
SAFETY NOTICE
This Safety Notice provides guidance to assist with the
manual handling task of lifting and carrying bulky items
such as boxes and crates.

3. PACKING AND LIFTING TIPS
SAFETY NOTICE
1. Be sure to use boxes that are in
good condition.
2. Don’t over-fill boxes, they should
be light enough for one person
to carry.
3. Use trolleys and hand carts.
4. Check the weight of the box
before attempting to lift it – if it is
too heavy, remove some of the
contents to another box.

4. LIFTING TIPS
SAFETY NOTICE
 Bend your knees
 Keep your head up
 Keep your back straight
 Stand square to the box,
balanced and stable

5. REMEMBER
SAFETY NOTICE
Use good lifting techniques – do not
reach, twist etc.
Keep your head up when lifting –
it helps to keep your back straight.
Carry boxes against your body and do
not lift boxes above your shoulder.
Get as close as possible to the box
before attempting to lift it.
Bend your knees.

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LIFTING AND
CARRYING TIPS
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SAFETY NOTICE