Manual Handling of Loads. Cable laying
4. Precautions and rules for the manual handling of loads
To lift the load:
- a) Stand as near as possible to the load, with your feet slightly apart and pointing towards the direction you are going to move.
- b) Bend down by bending your knees but keeping your back straight.
- c) Firmly grasp the load, using the palms of your hands and the bases of your fingers.
- d) Before making an effort, breath out, tuck your chin in and tense your abdominal muscles and buttocks.
- e) Lift the load making an effort with your thigh muscles, keeping your back straight.
To displace the load:
- a) Keep the load and your hands as close as possible to your body.
- b) Keep your body in a vertical position.
- c) Do not twist your spine; use your legs to change direction.
To lower the load:
- a) Stand as close as possible to the place where you are to deposit the load.
- b) Separate your legs after separating your feet, tuck your chin in, breathe out and tense your abdominal muscles and buttocks.
- c) Keep your back straight.
