Say this
- Before you lift anything, ask if a trolley, jack or hoist can do it. If one is here, use it.
- Check the load first. Tip one corner to feel the weight. Look for sharp edges and loose contents.
- Clear your path before you pick anything up. Know where you will put it down.
- Stand close, bend your knees, keep your back straight. Hold the load tight against your body.
- Lift with your legs, slowly. Turn with your feet. Never twist at the waist with a load.
- If it is too heavy or awkward, get help. In a team lift, one person calls the lift and everyone moves together.
- If your back, shoulder or wrist aches, tell me today. We can change the job before it becomes an injury.
Ask the crew
- Which lift on this job do you find hardest?
- Where are the trolleys and lifting aids kept?
- What do you do with your feet when you need to turn with a load?
- Who calls the lift in a team lift, and what do they say?
Show them
- Demonstrate the lifting steps with a real load from today's work.
- Point out the trolleys, pallet jacks or hoists and how to use them.
- Walk the carry route and point out trip hazards to keep clear.
Sign-off
| Name | Company | Signature |
|---|---|---|
Sources
- WSH Guidelines on Improving Ergonomics in the Workplace, WSH Council.
- About Workplace Ergonomics, WSH Council.
This is practical guidance, not legal advice. Laws and codes of practice change; always check the current official text and your site's own procedures.
