- rules that allow you to move your body without causing injury
- stand in proper body alignment
- use a wide base of support
- squat to lift heavy objects from the floor
- keep objects close to the body when lifiting or carrying
- avoid twisting - turn body in one plane
- use both hands and arms when moving, lifitng, or carrying heavy objects
- push, pull, or slide heavy objects whenever possible rather than lifting
- have a good grip on clients or objects before attemtping to move them
- get help when needed
