APPENDIX # 11 (cont.)


 BODY MECHANICS



Lifting heavy containers of food or ingredients may lead to injuries
if the lifting is not done correctly. The right way to lift involves
placing the feet about twelve inches apart, squatting close to the
object to be lifted, keeping the back as straight as possible, and
lifting by pushing up with the leg muscles.













 DON'T DO
While carrying objects, eep the load close to the body. Never carry
loads so high that vision is blocked. Put the load down by reversing
the procedure used to lift it.



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 DON'T DO


If a task assigned to the food service employee requires turning
from one direction to another, he should be sure to turn, not
twist, his body. Pivot with the feet and turn because a constant
twisting motion pulls the back muscles and may strain them.