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Lifting Guidelines

 Lift close to the body

 Never transfer when off balance

 Limit number of lifts less than 20

 Avoid heavy lifting while the spine is rotated

 Try using the mechanical lift wherever possible

 Avoid repetitive actions

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Body Mechanics

• Keep the patient facing you.
• Keep your knees bent.

• Use your leg muscles instead of back
muscles as much as possible.

• Keep a straight, neutral spine (not
arched or curved forwards or
backwards).

• Place feet shoulder width apart.
• Keep heels firmly planted on the ground.

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