Tips for lifting correctly

Learning to lift correctly is important to help prevent episodes of back, leg and arm pain.

Some tips to remember:

• Plan before lifting. Think!.
• Keep the feet about shoulder width apart.
• Bend your knees and keep your back straight. Never bend your back when lifting.
• Don't twist your back.
• Try and split loads between both hands.
• Keep the weight close to your body.
• Keep your eyes up.
• Tighten your abdominal muscles.