Manual lifting techniques are commonly defined in terms of the postures adopted at the start of the lift. Quantitative definition is problematic, however, because the absolute joint angles adopted to lift an object are influenced by task parameters, such as the initial height of the load. The main objective of this study is to investigate the grip strength of the both hands at the initial lifting points. The survey is conducted by measuring the compression force, anthropometric data and grip strength at the lifting postures for the subjects(n=50) who is assigned to their job as usual. The experiment is performed at the four lifting postures which involving the combination of two horizontal factors(H1 : 35 ㎝, H2 : 55 ㎝) and two vertical factors(V1 : 20∼80 ㎝, V2:47∼102 ㎝). The analysis result of lifting posture indicated that each H1-V1, H2-V1 combinations are about 60˚ and each H1-V2, H2-V2 combinations are about 30˚. There are significant differences on grip strength between 60˚ and 30˚ stooped posture. The results of this study can be provided a method defining lifting postures at the minimum grip strength. Also, it is eliminated a hazard of the injuries which are cumulative trauma disorders(CTDs) and back pain, increased a productivity and improved a welfare of workers.