2024年7月11日 · Understanding and using the power zone promotes safe lifting and avoids injuries. Find out the best ways to lift, carry, and set down objects.

The power zone for lifting is close to the body, between mi-thigh and mid-chest height. This zone is where the arms and back can lift the most with the least amount of effort. This can also be called the “hand shake zone” or “comfort zone.”

2020年10月21日 · The Safe Lifting Zone, also known as the Power Zone, is the area between mid-thigh and mid-chest height, this is the area where the arms and back can lift the most with the least effort. Place the heaviest side of the load closest to your body in the Power Zone.

2021年1月26日 · Learn about the ergonomic power zone technique, on how to apply it to your posture at work, why you should apply it and the importance on preventing injury.

The Power Zone is the space between your mid-thigh and mid-chest, where you can lift the MOST with the LEAST amount of effort (see figure 2). Try to keep objects within this zone when lifting or carrying to reduce the potential for injury. 5. Set Down.

The power zone for lifting is close to the body, between mid-thigh and mid-chest height. Comparable to the strike zone in baseball, this zone is where arms and back can lift the most with the least amount of effort. Proper handholds make lifting easier and reduce the risk of injury.

2014年5月5日 · Proper lifting using the 'power zone' technique.

learning how to use appropriate lifting techniques when it is necessary to lift and carry objects. Using proper lifting techniques can reduce or eliminate the potential for injury when you must lift or move objects by hand. Use forklifts, hoists, carts, dollies, and other types of lifting equipment when you have to lift or

2019年7月22日 · The power zone for lifting is close to the body, between mid-thigh and mid-chest height. Comparable to the strike zone in baseball, this zone is where your arms and back can lift the most with the least amount of effort.

2024年8月21日 · One technique is using your body’s power zone when manual handling. Keeping loads close to your torso in the power zone will help prevent injuries and increase productivity while lifting and carrying. Our guide explains more about the power zone and other principles for safer manual handling.