LIFTING BASICS
What direction should your chest be facing when picking up or carrying an object?
Towards the object.
Always have your body squared to the item you are lifting to prevent injury such as low back strains.
True or False:
When cases or shells are near the opposite end the of the pallet, it is okay to lean against the pallet & over-reach to pull closer to you.
FALSE!!
Never over-reach for cases or shells. Utilize your 3 points of contact and pull items near you using a neutral wrist position.
It is okay to swing yourself up onto a forklift or PIT.
FALSE!!
Avoid swinging yourself up onto a forklift, or PIT! Use your legs in conjunction with your arms to pull and step up into the equipment.
What position should your wrist stay when pulling cases or shells?
Neutral!
Maintain neutral wrist position when picking, pulling or lifting object to avoid injury!
FALSE!
Products should never be lifted using one hand, no matter the size, shape or weight.
What is the most dangerous position to be in while turning around or going in another direction?
Twisting
How many points of contact do you need to establish before stepping into a forklift or PIT?
True or False:
It is acceptable to wrap a pallet while walking backwards if your surroundings are clear.
FALSE!!
Always wrap a pallet while walking FORWARD to avoid potential injury from unsuspected hazards!
True or False:
Most of the power when lifting an object, should come from your legs.
TRUE!
Your legs contain the largest and most powerful muscles in your body. Utilize them when you can!
Demonstrate or explain the power zone.
The power zone is generally located between the shoulders and the hips within arm's reach; the closer to the body, the better!
Utilizing the power zone not only allows you to be safe but also EFFECIENT!
True or False:
After you check your surroundings, it is okay to jump out of your forklift or PIT.
FALSE!!
It is never okay to jump out of your equipment (even if your surroundings are clear).
Check your surroundings.
Square up your body.
Use 3 points of contact.
Step out of your equipment.
True or False:
When place items on your pallet, it is never okay to step on the forks of your PIT.
TRUE!!
Always avoid stepping on your forks to prevent injury, such as tripping.
What is the ideal stance for lifting?
Athletic / Staggered / Feet Shoulder Width apart
Utilize an athletic or staggered stance while lifting to prevent injury!
What procedure are put in place to avoid twisting?
Utilize pivoting and stepping to avoid lumbar back injuries!
Come to a complete stop and use that horn. When other employees are near, use hand signals to avoid confusion.
What position is the safest place to hold a case or shell?
Power Zone or Close to your Body
When grabbing new pallets, what is the safest and most efficient way to place them on your forks?
Pull or slide pallets to the front and allow gravity to feed new bulk pallets to the floor. Push in front of forks and drive into new pallet.
Utilize the handles on the new Geo board to pull into your powerzone and gently lower them over your forks using a squat or your foot.
NEVER THROW THEM ON THE FLOOR!!!
True or False:
When grabbing Co2 tanks, it is okay to lift the bottles over the chain of the cage to be more efficient.
FALSE!!
Unclip the chain from the cage and slide the tanks out with two hands on the collar.
Your body must stay inside the ENVELOPE at all times to avoid bodily harm!
Which of the following is appropriate to toss on your pallet?
A). BIB
B). 12 pack case
C). 2-Liter shells
NONE OF THE ABOVE!!
NEVER throw any merchandise onto pallets or floors. Doing so may cause bodily injury and / or hazards.