# PWR-006 — Functional lifting and carrying: learner worksheet Release: Revision 7T · Full Tutorial Edition Estimated time: Estimated 16 min reading; practical time is provider-set Difficulty: Intermediate Equipment: Common household or practice equipment — An empty box with two secure handholds, or another clearly light and stable object.; A waist-height table or firm surface for the destination.; A short, dry, level route with no cables, packaging, pets or other obstructions.; Flat, secure footwear and clothing that allows you to move.; A helper or qualified trainer for the first loaded attempt when supervision is required. Space: Open movement area Automated structural checklist: 10 of 10 structural checks present Evidence quality/context: G4; Deep research depth Automated method-quality band: Comprehensive Method-rating basis: Structure coverage, instruction/check specificity, alternative distinctness, source troubleshooting, comparison depth and whether purpose/check fields are authored rather than derived. Editorial review: Pending manual editorial sign off ## Before you begin - [ ] I read the tutorial authority and stop conditions. - [ ] I have the required equipment/space or a declared accessible alternative. ## Canonical source context This lesson teaches a basic two-handed lift: decide whether to lift, prepare the route, take a stable hold, move the load smoothly, carry it without twisting and put it down under control. There is no single perfect posture and no technique can guarantee that an injury will not happen. The aim is to make an ordinary lift easier to control and to recognise when an aid, another person or professional instruction is the better choice. Target outcome: The learner can plan, lift, carry and set down one light, stable object while keeping it close, moving smoothly and changing direction with the feet. ### Authority and setup conditions - Look at the object. If it is leaking, damaged, unstable, sharp, hot or difficult to grip, do not lift it by hand. - Plan where it will go and clear the full route before touching it. - Push one corner gently or tilt it only if that is safe. If the weight surprises you, split the load or get help. - Make space to get close to the object and close to the destination. - Stop before starting if you have new pain, dizziness, numbness, weakness, breathlessness or a condition for which lifting advice has not been agreed. ### Required or supplied materials - An empty box with two secure handholds, or another clearly light and stable object. - A waist-height table or firm surface for the destination. - A short, dry, level route with no cables, packaging, pets or other obstructions. - Flat, secure footwear and clothing that allows you to move. - A helper or qualified trainer for the first loaded attempt when supervision is required. ## 1. Decide whether lifting is the right method Check the weight, shape, handholds, starting height, destination and distance. Use a trolley, slide the object, divide the contents or ask for help when that removes the difficult part of the task. Why: Good handling starts by avoiding an unnecessary or badly designed lift. Success check: You can explain why this object, route and destination are manageable before you begin. Accessible alternative: Ask the qualified provider to adapt positioning, cue modality, pace, interface or rest while preserving this step’s declared check: “You can explain why this object, route and destination are manageable before you begin.” If an adaptation changes the measured task or configuration, record it as a different configuration rather than an equivalent attempt. Alternative relationship: Conditional equivalence requires target and configuration check Learner notes: ________________________________________________________________________________ Completed: [ ] ## 2. Prepare the route and landing place Open doors, remove trip hazards and make an empty space at the destination. If the lift is long, prepare a stable halfway surface before you start. Why: Stopping while holding a load or discovering a blocked destination makes control harder. Success check: You can walk the route empty and place both hands on the destination without moving anything out of the way. Accessible alternative: Ask the qualified provider to adapt positioning, cue modality, pace, interface or rest while preserving this step’s declared check: “You can walk the route empty and place both hands on the destination without moving anything out of the way.” If an adaptation changes the measured task or configuration, record it as a different configuration rather than an equivalent attempt. Alternative relationship: Conditional equivalence requires target and configuration check Learner notes: ________________________________________________________________________________ Completed: [ ] ## 3. Get close and make a stable base Stand close enough that you do not have to reach. Put your feet apart, with one foot slightly forward if that feels stable. Leave room to move your feet during the lift. Why: Reaching increases the distance between the load and your body; a stable base makes balance easier to recover. Success check: Your whole feet feel planted and the load is between or just in front of them, not at arm's length. Accessible alternative: Ask the qualified provider to adapt positioning, cue modality, pace, interface or rest while preserving this step’s declared check: “Your whole feet feel planted and the load is between or just in front of them, not at arm's length.” If an adaptation changes the measured task or configuration, record it as a different configuration rather than an equivalent attempt. Alternative relationship: Conditional equivalence requires target and configuration check Learner notes: ________________________________________________________________________________ Completed: [ ] ## 4. Take a secure hold Use both hands on firm handles or solid parts of the object. Bring the object towards you before lifting if it can be slid safely. Hold it close against the body rather than pinching it at the fingertips. Why: A secure hold reduces the chance of a sudden slip and keeping the load close makes it easier to control. Success check: Your hands cannot slide off easily, the contents do not shift and you can still see where you will move. Accessible alternative: Ask the qualified provider to adapt positioning, cue modality, pace, interface or rest while preserving this step’s declared check: “Your hands cannot slide off easily, the contents do not shift and you can still see where you will move.” If an adaptation changes the measured task or configuration, record it as a different configuration rather than an equivalent attempt. Alternative relationship: Conditional equivalence requires target and configuration check Learner notes: ________________________________________________________________________________ Completed: [ ] ## 5. Start from a comfortable bend Bend your hips and knees enough to reach the load without forcing a deep squat or hanging from a fully rounded back. Use the position that feels controlled for your body and the object. Why: There is no single perfect posture, but an extreme or strained position makes a basic lift harder to control. Success check: You can pause at the start without wobbling, holding your breath or feeling a sharp strain. Accessible alternative: Ask the qualified provider to adapt positioning, cue modality, pace, interface or rest while preserving this step’s declared check: “You can pause at the start without wobbling, holding your breath or feeling a sharp strain.” If an adaptation changes the measured task or configuration, record it as a different configuration rather than an equivalent attempt. Alternative relationship: Conditional equivalence requires target and configuration check Learner notes: ________________________________________________________________________________ Completed: [ ] ## 6. Raise the load smoothly Look ahead once the hold is secure. Stand up in one smooth movement while the load stays close. Breathe normally; do not jerk, snatch or race the first part of the lift. Why: A sudden pull can make the load shift and gives you less time to correct your balance or grip. Success check: The box follows a steady path, does not swing and your feet remain controlled. Accessible alternative: Ask the qualified provider to adapt positioning, cue modality, pace, interface or rest while preserving this step’s declared check: “The box follows a steady path, does not swing and your feet remain controlled.” If an adaptation changes the measured task or configuration, record it as a different configuration rather than an equivalent attempt. Alternative relationship: Conditional equivalence requires target and configuration check Learner notes: ________________________________________________________________________________ Completed: [ ] ## 7. Turn with your feet If the destination is to one side, take small steps until your hips and shoulders face it. Do not keep your feet fixed and twist your trunk while holding the load. Why: Moving the feet keeps the whole body and load travelling in the same direction. Success check: Your belt line and shoulders face the direction in which the load is moving. Accessible alternative: Ask the qualified provider to adapt positioning, cue modality, pace, interface or rest while preserving this step’s declared check: “Your belt line and shoulders face the direction in which the load is moving.” If an adaptation changes the measured task or configuration, record it as a different configuration rather than an equivalent attempt. Alternative relationship: Conditional equivalence requires target and configuration check Learner notes: ________________________________________________________________________________ Completed: [ ] ## 8. Carry without losing the route Keep the load close at a comfortable height, walk at a pace that lets you stop and keep enough space to see the floor ahead. Put it down if you need to change your grip or rest. Why: Blocked vision, a drifting grip or rushing turns a manageable carry into a fall or drop risk. Success check: You can see the route, stop on request and keep the load from bouncing or sliding. Accessible alternative: Ask the qualified provider to adapt positioning, cue modality, pace, interface or rest while preserving this step’s declared check: “You can see the route, stop on request and keep the load from bouncing or sliding.” If an adaptation changes the measured task or configuration, record it as a different configuration rather than an equivalent attempt. Alternative relationship: Conditional equivalence requires target and configuration check Learner notes: ________________________________________________________________________________ Completed: [ ] ## 9. Put it down before adjusting it Step close to the destination, bend only as far as needed and lower the object smoothly until its full weight is supported. Release your fingers, stand up, then slide or rotate it into its final position. Why: Trying to make tiny adjustments while still carrying the full weight prolongs the difficult part of the task. Success check: The object lands fully on the surface without a drop, trapped fingers or a final twist. Accessible alternative: Ask the qualified provider to adapt positioning, cue modality, pace, interface or rest while preserving this step’s declared check: “The object lands fully on the surface without a drop, trapped fingers or a final twist.” If an adaptation changes the measured task or configuration, record it as a different configuration rather than an equivalent attempt. Alternative relationship: Conditional equivalence requires target and configuration check Learner notes: ________________________________________________________________________________ Completed: [ ] ## Reflection What changed? ________________________________________________________________________________ What remains difficult? ________________________________________________________________________________ What will I repeat, adapt, ask for help with, or stop? ________________________________________________________________________________ --- Completion of this worksheet demonstrates tutorial participation only. It does not establish capability, qualification, safety clearance, diagnosis, treatment or independent validation.