How can you return to work safely?

1,  Step-by-Step approach to proper lifting and carrying:

pre-lift planning:

   Before  attemping to lift a heavy load ( defined as more than 25 lbs ). get  the assistance  from another  person or use a mechanical  lifting  device  whenever possible.
   Mentally plan out the  lift  before  actually perfoming it.

Immediate pre-lift  preparation:

   Stand close  to the object
   Use  a  wide  stance for balance and support
   Avoid excessive trunk bending by bending the knees
   Grasp the object firmly
   Maintain normal lumber lordosis by slightly sticking out the chest.

Lifting:

    Use  the strong lower limb muscles for the  lifting
    Lift sufficiently slowly and deliberately so that it is possible  to lift with good  body mechanics
    Keep the  load  close to the body during  the lift.

Carrying /moving  objects.

    For loads with a shoulder strap, put  the shoulder strap on the shoulder opposite from the  arm that is  primarily being  used  to carry the load  in order to even out the load
    Use symmetrical  upper body motions  in order to carry or move objects
    When  available, use  a wheeled cart  with  sufficiently large  and well maintained wheels so as  to allow smooth movement and to easily clear obstacles and irregularities in the wokplace floor.
   Whenever possible, push instead of pull, and  do so by firmly  grasping  the load , keeping  a wide  stance  by putting  1 foot  in front  of  the other , staying  down  low, and shifting  weight in the legs as needed .

Unloading

   Avoid  trunk twisting  by using  the feet in order to pivot, if necessary, into position
   Use  a wide  stance for balance  and support
   Avoid  excessive trunk  bending  by bending  the knees.
   Maintain  normal  lumber lordosis by slightly sticking  out the chest
   Use  the strong  lower limb  muscles for unloading
   Keep  the load close  to the body during  the unloading process.
   Unload sufficiently slowly and deliberately so that  it is possible  to lower the load  with good body  mechanics.
   Return to a N upright  standing position, slowly  while  maintaining  normal lumber  lordosis  an do so without  twisting.