Ergonomic tips - lifting

Lifting places a heavy strain on your spinal column. It is important to do this in the right way. Try to avoid twisting motions and focus on stretching and bending the hips and knees rather than the spine and knees. Be sure to maintain the natural curvature of the back also.

For lifting and/or moving light objects with one hand.

For lifting all other objects.

• Place feet on either side of the heavy object
• Lift to hip height and keep the object close to your body
• Support yourself (e.g. against the front of the car boot)
• Use the weightlifter’s position when pushing the object

• Place the heavy object between your legs
• Use your upper legs for support
• Use your leg muscles to stand upright

• Draw up an action plan
• Make a good weight estimation of the object
• Place feet on either side of the heavy object
• Brace your abdominal, pelvic and buttock muscles in advance
• Look for potential support points
• If possible, halve the weight
• Use aids

Latest publication date: 22/12/2023