Lifting Back Safety Checks

Safe Practices

?Are materials moved manually by workers

Have employees been provided with training in safe lifting principles

? Are workers observed lifting incorrectly

Have workers been directed to report symptoms of ergonomic stress like back pain, strains, sprains, ligament tears, etc. to management

Are the lead workers and supervisors trained to spot ergonomic risk factors

Are work surfaces, conveyors and packing equipment adjustable to allow different sized workers to work comfortably

Is there an Ergonomic Safety Program in place; is it documented and accessible to workers

When lifting is required, are workers required to manually lift more than 50 Lbs on a regular basis during a shift

Are workers required to manually lift objects from the floor or from above shoulder height

Are workers required to operate tools or equipment activated by squeezing a "trigger" during an entire shift

Does the company provide back braces, wrist supports or other ergonomic support equipment to workers

?Are workers allowed to work overtime

Do supervisors use fatigue management avoid ergonomic injuries