Measures for the employee when lifting and carrying

Before you begin

• Check whether you can move the object to be lifted with handling devices.
• Do not lift or carry objects heavier than 25 kg per person. 
• Maximum lifting weights for many lifting situations encountered:
  

  Lifting situation	Maximum lifting weight
  Lift with two hands	25 kg
  Sitting , kneeling or squatting lift	10 kg
  Lift with one hand	17 kg

During the work                                                                                         

• Lift straight in front of the body.
• Lift with a straight back.
• Keep the object to be lifted close to the body.
• Twist the back as little as possible during lifting or carrying.
• Ensure a good grip, so that you have a good hold on the object to be lifted.  
• Lift from the legs and as little as possible from the arms.