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Use the right tools.
Choose tools with comfortable handles and adjustable shafts to reduce strain on your body. The tools should be easy to grasp, hold, and use with a straight wrist in a neutral position. Remember: "bend the tool, not your wrist". Also, ensure that tools are always in good condition and well-maintained, for example, by keeping them sharp. For heavier work, power tools are recommended.
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Avoid working in a bent posture for long periods and change positions regularly.
This way, different parts of your body are strained while others can rest. Interrupt repetitive tasks and strenuous postures by alternating with other tasks, postures, or rest breaks.
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If you have to work on your knees, make sure one foot is flat on the ground for stability.
Regularly switch your supporting foot and use knee pads or a mat. You can also use a chair or stool. Limit the time you spend kneeling by regularly changing your posture.
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Use the correct lifting technique.
Lift heavy loads from your legs and not your back. Your back's function is mobility, not strength. The muscles in your legs are more suitable for this.
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Store materials correctly.
Place light and frequently used loads between knees and shoulders. Heavy loads are placed at hip height. Avoid storing loads on the ground or above shoulder height, unless they are rarely used.
