{"id":116,"date":"2021-08-19T15:38:03","date_gmt":"2021-08-19T15:38:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newlifefb.org\/knowledge\/?post_type=docs&#038;p=116"},"modified":"2022-06-01T18:05:26","modified_gmt":"2022-06-01T18:05:26","password":"","slug":"how-to-safely-lift","status":"publish","type":"docs","link":"https:\/\/newlifefb.org\/knowledge\/docs\/how-to-safely-lift\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Safely Lift"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We recommend the ability to comfortably lift 50 pounds for some volunteer roles. If you can lift one end of a desk or couch with someone on the other end over a short onto a cart, you can comfortably be a furniture mover. However, if you have any injuries, pain, or other ailments that can be exacerbated by even safe lifting practices, we strongly encourage you to volunteer in a non-lifting capacity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Dress appropriately in comfortable clothing and closed-toed shoes with a good grip.<\/li><li>Heavy and\/or long objects are to be lifted by two or more people.<\/li><li>Use a lifting aid, such as a <a href=\"https:\/\/newlifefb.org\/knowledge\/docs\/dollies\/\" data-type=\"docs\" data-id=\"129\">dolly or cart<\/a>, whenever possible.<\/li><li>Secure any loose pieces that could fall or break e.g. drawers, loose legs, etc.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Safe Lifting Posture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-advanced-heading\"><div class=\"eb-advance-heading-wrapper eb-advance-heading-nkefcgz button-1\" data-id=\"eb-advance-heading-nkefcgz\"><h3 class=\"eb-ah-title\">Do<\/h3><div class=\"eb-ah-separator icon\"><i class=\"fas fa-check-circle\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Bend at the knees<\/li><li>Maintain straight posture<\/li><li>If possible, hold the item from opposite corners to distribute the weight<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-advanced-heading\"><div class=\"eb-advance-heading-wrapper eb-advance-heading-dvlgtxp button-1\" data-id=\"eb-advance-heading-dvlgtxp\"><h3 class=\"eb-ah-title\">Do Not<\/h3><div class=\"eb-ah-separator icon\"><i class=\"fas fa-check-circle\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Lift a heavy object above your head<\/li><li>Use a curved back or twist<\/li><li>Bend at the waist<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/newlifefb.org\/knowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/How-to-Lift-Image-1024x261.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-117\" width=\"687\" height=\"175\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newlifefb.org\/knowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/How-to-Lift-Image-1024x261.png 1024w, https:\/\/newlifefb.org\/knowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/How-to-Lift-Image-300x77.png 300w, https:\/\/newlifefb.org\/knowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/How-to-Lift-Image-768x196.png 768w, https:\/\/newlifefb.org\/knowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/How-to-Lift-Image.png 1125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 687px) 100vw, 687px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Use a Pallet Jack\/Truck<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/61Rfl1mLESL._SL1500_.jpg\" alt=\"Pallet Jack\" width=\"263\" height=\"263\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Use a Manual Pallet Jack Truck\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jfB07vDWT6U?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Only raise the forks as high as needed. The load only needs to be about 1&#8243; off the ground to move. The load will be much more stable closer to the floor.<\/li><li>Push when possible. Pulling can cause unnecessary strain on your back.<\/li><li>If you are moving on an incline, always stay uphill of the load. If something accidentally slips, you do not want to place your body in line with the path of the load. Start and stop slowly so you do not accidentally run into anything.<\/li><li>New Life has 3 pallet jack sizes: standard (pallets), narrow short (furniture), and narrow long (couches).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"376\" src=\"https:\/\/newlifefb.org\/knowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Pallet-Jack-Lever-Controls-1024x376.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-926\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newlifefb.org\/knowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Pallet-Jack-Lever-Controls-1024x376.webp 1024w, https:\/\/newlifefb.org\/knowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Pallet-Jack-Lever-Controls-300x110.webp 300w, https:\/\/newlifefb.org\/knowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Pallet-Jack-Lever-Controls-768x282.webp 768w, https:\/\/newlifefb.org\/knowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Pallet-Jack-Lever-Controls-1536x565.webp 1536w, https:\/\/newlifefb.org\/knowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Pallet-Jack-Lever-Controls-2048x753.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Use a Hand Truck or Furniture Dolly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thdstatic.com\/productImages\/4236ff1a-0a4b-442e-babf-e6afd90cd03a\/svn\/harper-hand-trucks-bktak19-64_1000.jpg\" alt=\"Hand truck\" width=\"347\" height=\"347\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How To Use A Dolly with Buddytruk\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oIq-EJgYZQs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Items should not be taller than the hand truck.<\/li><li>Use a strap to secure heavy items.<\/li><li>Note: &#8220;Dolly&#8221; is also what we call our large wooden dollies (see below).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Use Platform Dollies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" data-id=\"817\" src=\"https:\/\/newlifefb.org\/knowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2021-10-09-Drop-off-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-817\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newlifefb.org\/knowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2021-10-09-Drop-off-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/newlifefb.org\/knowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2021-10-09-Drop-off-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"812\" height=\"932\" data-id=\"816\" src=\"https:\/\/newlifefb.org\/knowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-816\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newlifefb.org\/knowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image.jpeg 812w, https:\/\/newlifefb.org\/knowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-261x300.jpeg 261w, https:\/\/newlifefb.org\/knowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-768x881.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 812px) 100vw, 812px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Large wooden dollies (left) can carry a significant amount of furniture at once. <\/li><li>Avoid overloading. 2 couches or equivalent weight is the max. <\/li><li>Small platform dollies (right) are convenient for small furniture, boxes, and household goods. <\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We recommend the ability to comfortably lift 50 pounds for some volunteer roles. 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