Title: Demonstrate lifting and carrying techniques.
Course: Agricultural Structural Systems (18403) > Section: Orienting Students To Agricultural Machinery and Equipment Safety and Operation

Demonstration involves lifting and carrying materials and equipment based on the principles of

- lifting with legs
- keeping back straight
- holding load close to the body
- getting help, if necessary

in accordance with government regulations and instructor's guidelines.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are common injuries associated with improper lifting techniques?
- What can one do to prevent injury when lifting and carrying materials and equipment?
- How does proper body positioning affect proper technique when lifting and carrying?

Teacher Resource:

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Applications Manual for the Revised NIOSH Lifting Equation (https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/94-110/pdfs/94-110.pdf?id=10.26616/NIOSHPUB94110)