If your work involves lifting, you are likely at some risk for injury, especially to your lower back. In fact, lifting is the most common cause of low back pain at work in Canada.

The number and the severity of injuries may be greatly reduced by preparing and planning for the lift, and practicing safe lifting and handling techniques.

Visually remind workers about the importance of preparation and proper lifting methods by displaying this poster wherever they may be lifting objects at the workplace.

This poster is printed double-sided, with English on one side and French on the other.

Every poster produced by CCOHS undergoes several stages of review. As part of this review, representatives from government, employers, and labour are requested to comment on draft copies of CCOHS documents for technical accuracy and readability.

Although every effort is made to ensure accuracy and completeness of the information, it is understood that CCOHS makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of such information and assumes no liability for any damages or loss suffered as a result of any inaccuracy or incompleteness therein.

Want more information?

Posters:

Tension Relief: It’s a Stretch
Weight Lifting Tips

Publications:

Musculoskeletal Disorders Prevention Manual
Office Ergonomics Safety Guide
Warehouse Workers Safety Guide

Courses:

Manual Materials Handling
MusculoSkeletal Disorders (MSDs): Awareness FREE!
MusculoSkeletal Disorders (MSDs): Prevention
Office Ergonomics