Prevent lifting-related injuries with proper techniques and ergonomic solutions.
The Safe Lift Program provides training on proper lifting techniques and supports the use of equipment and ergonomic practices that help reduce lifting-related risks in the workplace.
Establish a clear and comprehensive safe lift policy that outlines the expectations, including safe lift practices, compliance with all company safety rules for lifting aids and equipment, roles & responsibilities, training and consequences related to violations and infractions.
Implement a Safe Lift Committee that meets at least monthly to facilitate the Safe Lift Program.
- Employers who are selecting the Safe Lift Program for the first time must have the Safe Lift Committee in place, and the first meeting must occur within the first 90 days from the beginning of the employer’s policy period.
- Employers who are re-applying for the Safe Lift Program must hold the Safe Lift Committee meetings monthly from the beginning of the employer’s policy period.
Perform and document a comprehensive risk assessment to identify potential hazards and work tasks that cause or contribute to a lift related injury. Additionally, review the loss history associated with lifting injuries. The risk assessment must be completed within the first 3 months of the eligible premium period.
- Identify corrective actions and develop an action plan pertaining to hazards identified through the risk assessment. Corrective actions and action plan must be completed within first 5 months of the eligible premium period.
- Secure written approval from top-level management to implement the action plan. Completion of corrective actions should be completed within 10 months of the eligible premium period.
Employers selecting the Safe Lift Program for the first time must ensure the safety coordinator and any employees involved in the implementation complete WSI’s Safe Lift Program online course within the first 90 days of their eligible policy period. To access the course through WSI’s Learning Management System, email [email protected] for assistance.