Proper Lifting Technique Guide - Avoid Back Injury When Lifting Boxes #162102 (License: Personal Use)

The image demonstrates two contrasting lifting postures: on the left, a person bends at the waist with a rounded back-labeled “The wrong way!”-which risks spinal injury; on the right, the person squats low, keeps the back straight, and lifts using leg muscles-labeled “The right way!”-to protect the lower back and ensure safe handling of loads. Both figures wear identical clothing and handle the same cardboard box, emphasizing that technique-not strength-is key.

This image is commonly used in workplace safety training, ergonomics guides, physical therapy resources, and OSHA-compliant materials to teach safe manual handling. It targets users seeking injury prevention advice, especially warehouse workers, movers, or individuals lifting household items.