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AECOM • Use vacuum lifters to handle sheet materials or plates. • Hold the object with hands placed diagonally. 4.5.3 General Lifting Guidelines • Prepare for the lift by warming up muscles. Frequently re-energize muscles throughout the course of the work. • Avoid lifting immediately after prolonged sitting or inactivity. • Confirm personal protective equipment is appropriate to the hazards (e.g. safety toed boots, appropriate gloves, etc.). • Stand close to the load and face the intended direction of travel. • Ensure good body balance. Feet should be shoulder width apart, with one foot beside and the other foot behind the object that is to be lifted. • Bend the knees; do not stoop. Keep the back straight, but not vertical.There is a difference. The neck should be in a natural position with eyes forward. • Engage(tighten/flex)abdominal muscles. Use legs to start the load moving and continue pushing up with the legs.This makes full use of the strongest set of muscles. • Keep the arms and elbows close to the body while lifting smoothly without jerking. • To lower the object, bend the knees. Do not stoop.To deposit the load on a bench or shelf, place it on the edge and push it into position. Confirm that your hands and feet are clear when placing the load. 4.5.4 Carrying/Holding Guidelines • Manual carrying is an inefficient way of transporting materials in the work place. Where possible, reduce or eliminate manual carrying tasks. • Never carry a load above the shoulders. • Do not twist the body while carrying the load.To change direction, shift foot position and turn the entire body. • Watch direction of travel! • Carry an object close to the body using both hands. The optimal carry zone should have the elbows at a 90 degree angle with elbows tight to the body. One-handed carries are awkward and tend to unbalance the body. • Do not carry objects that are so large they will obstruct visibility. • Do not change grips on an object while carrying or holding an object. Rest the object on a secure surface prior to changing grip. • If an object is of a size, shape, or mass that it requires two people to carry, use two people of similar size and physique. o Ensure the item lifted and carried by the team weighs no more than 50 pounds (22.7kg). Remember manual handling weight limits may decrease from 50 pounds(22.7kg) depending upon several variables. Refer to S3AM--014-ATT1 Recommended Weight Limit Calculations. o Two-person lifts should be planned and coordinated before performing the lift. o Lift the item in unison. • Avoid carrying objects on stairs, particularly where the line of sight may be obstructed or the object can interfere with leg movement. All travel on stairs requires use of a handrail at all Manual Lifting(S3AM-014-PR1) Revision 2 July 31,2019 PRINTED COPIES ARE UNCONTROLLED. CONTROLLED COPY IS AVAILABLE ON COMPANY INTRANET. Page 4 of 8