Participants to rate their comfort, productivity, work quality, and job satisfaction after a 60 second lifting task, under “poor” and “good” ergonomic conditions.
Tips include:
1. Pre-arch your back, and keep the low back curve
2. Keep the load close
3. Maintain the low back curve
4. Push before pull before lift
5. Check your footing and path
6. Test the load before lifting
7. Use the golfer’s lift (when it’s appropriate)
8. Lift half the load at a time
9. Avoid twisting
10. Participate in a regular fitness routine
11. Divert forces around the spine
12. Use a 2-person lift, effectively
This session is one hour in length; fee is for one full day on-site. Mileage from the closest ergonomist's office will be charged after the session at a rate of $0.68/km. Course materials are also charged afterwards, at a rate of $8 per person. Includes a poster/handout and multi-pen.