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)