Tips for lifting correctly

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

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.