Manual handling: lift without injury

Most warehouse back injuries come from lifting badly, not from lifting heavy. Good technique protects you for the long run.

The basics of a safe lift

Plan the lift, get close to the load, bend your knees not your back, keep the weight near your body and turn with your feet, not your waist. If it is too heavy, get help or use equipment.

Use the aids

Trolleys, pallet trucks and team lifts exist for a reason. There is no prize for straining a muscle, working safely keeps you earning.