BODY MECHANICS

BEND YOUR



KNEES AND



SQUAT TO LIFT A



HEAVY OBJECT










Do not bend from your waist

Back Support









Wearing a back support will help you to use

good body mechanics when lifting heavy


patients.

For Good Body Mechanics










Avoid
Bend your knees Hold items close Have a wide base Use your larger

and squat to lift a to your body and of support. and stronger unnecessary
bending and
heavy object. base of support. muscles.
reaching.





Push, slide, or Turn your whole Work with Do not lean over
Face your work pull heavy objects body when smooth and even a person to give

area. changing direction
when you can. movements. care.
of movement.

Get help from a

Bend your hips co-worker if the Use assist
and knees to lift Do not lift objects person cannot equipment and
higher than chest
heavy objects assist with devices when

from the floor. level. turning or possible.
moving.

Advantages of Using



Proper Body Mechanics








• Patient comfort



• Respects a patient’s sense of


dignity



• Promotes patient


independence and


rehabilitation

Advantages of Using Proper Body Mechanics










• Decreases occupational injuries and indirect costs including



employee replacement, additional training, loss of


productivity, and liability