Feb 04

The Best Lifting Techniques to Move Heavy Stuff

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Lifting heavy items should be done carefully in order to prevent injury. In fact, 38.5% of work-related musculoskeletal issues are related to back injury, with improper lifting being one of the main causes. Therefore, it’s important to learn proper lifting techniques to keep yourself safe at work and at home. This article discusses proper lifting techniques and common lifting problems, and provides useful tips. What is the best lifting technique to move something heavy? The best lifting technique is to squat down and use the strength of your legs — instead of your back — to lift the object off of the ground. That said, you should only lift items that you’re comfortable lifting. If you’re unsure, it’s best to ask another person for help or use other machinery (e.g., a lift).   What are the OSHA guidelines for lifting techniques? If you’ve decided that it’s safe to lift the item by yourself, you’ll want to follow the proper lifting technique guidelines outlined by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).   1. Plan ahead Before moving something heavy, it’s important to think and plan first. First, look at the item that you’re about to lift and ask yourself these questions: […]
Jan 26

10 Simple Tips to Help You Get the Sleep You Need This Summer

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Strategies to help you feel well rested and energized, all summer long. Last week, the New York Times published an article on a topic many are struggling with right now: interrupted sleep over the summer. “There is some evidence that seasonal changes can impact sleep patterns,” journalist Rachel Rabkin Peachman writes, “and there are several issues that could cause you to lose sleep in the summer.” While Rabkin Peachman delves into different strategies to help optimize sleep, like sticking to a consistent routine, lowering the temperature of your bedroom, and disconnecting from devices before bed, there are so many Microsteps that can help us optimize our sleep. We asked our Thrive community to share the tips that help them get the sleep they need during the summertime. Which of these strategies will you try?   Set a two-minute journaling timer “As a lifelong overthinker, one of the most important tools in my nighttime routine is release writing. I set a timer for two minutes and use that time to journal all the thoughts and emotions that are in my mind and body, allowing them to be present and processed. When the timer goes off, I set it again and sit […]
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