We’ll cover practical techniques to help you avoid injury 💥

You can easily injure yourself by not lifting properly 🤕

🚨Technique is important when lifting heavy items!

Follow these tips to prevent injury and keep others safe 👍

Keep your feet shoulder-width apart, with one foot slightly ahead of the other

Squat down, bending at the hips and knees only

Look straight ahead and keep your back straight

Slowly lift by straightening your hips and knees

Hold the load close as close to your body as possible

Use your feet to change direction with small steps - never twist your back!

Set the object down carefully, squatting with the knees and hips only

You should look straight ahead when lifting

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