Proper lifting is key to preventing back injuries on farms, orchards, and ranches. This training provides practical steps for safe lifting, load handling, and the use of mechanical aids, ensuring you and your crew stay productive and injury-free during harvest and routine agricultural tasks.
Use cases
- Training new and seasonal workers in proper lifting techniques for orchard, vineyard, and field tasks
- Reducing back injuries and lost work time during periods of heavy lifting (e.g., harvest, loading/unloading)
- Reminding experienced farm crews to use safe lifting and mechanical aids during repetitive or awkward lifting tasks
Why it works
- Focuses on minimizing strain by keeping loads close to the body and using proper posture
- Promotes use of carts, hand trucks, and teamwork to avoid lifting injuries
- Reduces slips, trips, and falls by planning safe pathways and alternating heavy work with lighter tasks
