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B. Use proper body mechanics when lifting. Stand close to the object with your feet about shoulder width apart. Squat down, bending at the hips and knees. Keep your back straight. As you grip the load, arch your lower back inward by pulling your shoulders back and sticking your chest outwith chin tucked in. Be sure to keep the load close to your body. When you set the load down, squat down, bending at the hips and knees, keeping your lower back arched in. C. Turn, don't twist. Twisting is not the thing to do. Instead of twisting, turn your whole body in the direction that you want to go. Twisting when carrying a load puts a lot of undo stress on your back. D. Push, don't puff. Whenever you have to move something that's on a cart, a dolly, or a hand truck, push the load. Pushing puts less strain on your back. E. Don't store heavy objects higher than your waist. If heavy objects aren't stored higher than your waist than you won't have to lift them higher than your waist. Lifting objects overhead puts a lot of undue stress on your back. It's one of the surest ways to injure your back. F. Lift like a pro and avoid the pain. Learning how to rift and carry safely is one of the most important things you can do for your back. It's not hard to put these suggestions to use, and the payoffs will be well worth the time and effort you put into it. MacWnery Safety Rules A. Manufacturers supply manuals with machinery. Read the manuals and become completely familiar with the equipment before using it, paying particular attention to the potential hazards of each piece of machinery. Keep the manuals handy for future reference. Have an experienced operator provide instructions and a demonstration of the equipment before you use it. B. Learn safeguarding techniques for each machine. Become familiar with the purpose and nature of each required guard, and how to inspect and use the guards. Do not remove the guards without the approval of the maintenance supervisor. C. Prepare the equipment and yourself for work. Thoroughly inspect the equipment prior to using it (most equipment manuals have inspection checklists). Make sure all the factory installed safety devices are operating properly, and don't use the equipment if they are not. Immediately report all equipment faults to your supervisor. D. Review the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required for safe use of each machine. Become familiar with and wear the protective clothing provided by your supervisor and recommended by the equipment manufacturer. E. Be aware of the non-mechanical hazards. Recognize other potential hazards; they include noise (wear hearing protection if recommended), possible chemical splashing, sparking and excessive he -at. F. Keep the area in and around the machine neat and well lit. Poor housekeeping and lighting are factors in a number of machine injuries. Any limitations to vision or mobility are potentially dangerous. G. Do not wear loose loose fitting clothes or jewelry. Long hair also needs to be confined. H. Follow lockout/tagout procedures when performing maintenance. Review the procedures with your supervisor before disconnecting the machine from its source of power. Stay in control of that source of power — through either a lock or tag — while working on the machine.