Living Business Home Natural Resources   Energy Paper Water Waste Managing materials Environmental   Noise pollution Air pollution Workplace   Workplace safety Green purchasing Living Business Seminars   Safety tips   Heavy objects When lifting heavy objects   • Always stand with your feet slightly apart   • Bend at your knees, not at your waist, and keep your back straight   • Lift with your legs and keep the load close to your body   • Lower the load slowly, bending at the knees   • Work in a team for large or heavy loads   • Use mechanical aids whenever possible (lifting board, hoyer lift, transfer board)   • Don't overloaded boxes   Workstations Electricity Heavy objects Slips & trips Hygiene Back to Safety Tips