November 14, 2019
Safety Talk for Ski Areas: Manual Lifting
Manual Lifting Overview
In BC ski areas, a large percentage of reported on-the-job accidents involve back injuries, often happen when people lift objects incorrectly. Examples include ski patrollers lifting a patient onto a toboggan; a lift attendant picking up a fallen guest; and a snowmobiler getting their snowmobile unstuck. Moving any load can cause chronic lower back injury by exerting stress on the spine and back muscles. Back injuries can be debilitating and long-term, so think smart and lift correctly.
Safety Talk Outline (using the handout below):
- Preventative Measures
- Discussion Questions
