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OSHA has no specific requirements regarding specific lifting and carrying techniques or the prevention of back injuries. However, these types of accidents are so common in the workplace that training in the prevention of back injuries is highly recommended. The need for such training is implied by the General Duty Clause of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, which requires employers to provide a place of employment that is "free of recognized hazards" that may cause serious physical harm.


  
 
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TypeTitleDateState
Interpretations03/29/2004- OSHA does not have standards limiting maximum weight employees can lift/carry.[0000.0000] National
Interpretations09/18/1995 - Comments on Variance Application Number 2293. National
TalksDo's and Don'ts of Lifting (PDF) National
TalksDo's and Don'ts of Lifting (PDF) National
NewsFree Advice for Safe Lifting Programs in Health Care06/19/2008National
Safety SlogansLifting National
PostersLifting (PDF) National
Clip ArtLifting - Overexertion (GIF) National
PostersLifting Alone Can Be a Crushing Experience (PDF) National
HandoutsLifting and Carrying Safety (Preventing Back Injuries, PDF) National
Trainer's OutlinesLifting and Carrying Safety (Preventing Back Injuries, PDF) National
Guidance DocumentsLifting Equation Manual National
PostersLifting Safety (PDF) National
Training TipsProper Lifting Techniques National
PuzzlesSafe Lifting National
CartoonsSafe Lifting (JPG) National
HandoutsSafe Lifting Basics (PDF) National
QuizzesSafe Lifting Basics (PDF) National
Trainer's OutlinesSafe Lifting Basics Safety Trainer's Outline (PDF) National
HandoutsSafe Lifting Special Situations (PDF) National
Training TipsSafe Lifting Techniques All Workers Should Know National
HandoutsSpecial Lifting Situations (PDF) National
QuizzesSpecial Lifting Situations (PDF) National
Questions & AnswersWe are looking to add the OSHA requirements to our job descriptions. Please direct me to any standard qualifications for office positions, including network support professionals who lift heavy computers? 10/21/2002National
Questions & AnswersWhat is the maximum weight one person should lift, as recommended by OSHA? What standard is this located under?04/15/2004National
Questions & AnswersWhat is the safest way to load 100 lb bags from a pallet into the back of a customer's vehicle?02/08/2007National