Maintain a Stable Center of Gravity.

• Keep your center of gravity low.
• Keep your back straight.
• Bend at the knees and hips.

Maintain a Wide Base of Support. This will provide you with maximum stability while lifting.

• Keep your feet apart.
• Place one foot slightly ahead of the other.
• Flex your knees to absorb jolts.
• Turn with your feet.

Maintain the Line of Gravity. The line should pass vertically through the base of support.

• Keep your back straight.
• Keep the object being lifted close to your body.

Maintain Proper Body Alignment.

• Tuck in your buttocks.
• Pull your abdomen in and up.
• Keep your back flat.
• Keep your head up.
• Keep your chin in.
• Keep your weight forward and supported on the outside of your feet.