6 Ups Safe Work Methods

Question: Job Setup (Prep for workday)

Answer: 1.Dress for Job

2.Mentally Ready

3.Physically Ready

4.Work Area Ready

Question: Lifting and Lowering (minimizing related injuries)

Answer: 1.Know your power zone

2.Eliminate or Minimize End Range of Motion

3.Slide, Walk or Roll Heavy, “Less portable” objects

4.The 8 lifting and lowering keys

5.Know your limits

Question: Eight Keys to Lifting and Lowering - 1

Answer: Get close to object/package

Question: Eight Keys to Lifting and Lowering - 2

Answer: Position feet - shoulder width apart, one foot in front of the other

Question: Eight Keys to Lifting and Lowering - 3

Answer: Bend at the knees - keep natural curve of back

Question: Eight Keys to Lifting and Lowering - 4

Answer: Test Package for weight and shifting contents

Question: Eight Keys to Lifting and Lowering - 5

Answer: Grasp opposite diagonal corners, maintaining control of the package

Question: Eight Keys to Lifting and Lowering - 6

Answer: Lift with a smooth, steady motion

Question: Eight Keys to Lifting and Lowering - 7

Answer: Step and pivot feet to change direction - Dont Twist at the back

Question: Eight Keys to Lifting and Lowering - 8

Answer: Use facilities and provided equipment to assist in lifting and lowering (use existing equipment)