Demonstrate lifting and carrying techniques.

Demonstration includes

in accordance with government regulations and instructor's guidelines.

Teacher Resource:

Applications Manual for the Revised NIOSH Lifting Equation, The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Process/Skill Questions:

What are common injuries associated with improper lifting techniques?
What can one do to prevent injury when lifting and carrying materials and equipment?
How does proper body positioning affect proper technique when lifting and carrying?
What are some situations in which equipment will make lifting safer?