Protecting Your Back
Back Injuries More than 1 million workers suffer back injuries each year, accounting for 1/5 of all workplace injuries or illnesses. One fourth of all compensation claims involve back injuries, which cost employers billions of dollars Add to that the employees’ pain and suffering
Back Injuries They are exceedingly painful, difficult to heal, and have an effect on everything you do. After suffering one back injury, you are much more likely to experience another one later on. It is important to learn how to avoid injuring or reinjuring your back. Do yourself a big favor by learning proper lifting techniques and the basics of back safety.
Common Causes Poor posture Twisting at the waist Using fast jerking motions while lifting
Common Causes Lifting more weight than you can handle Reaching and lifting, like across a bed or up high. Sitting for too long.
Prevent Back Injuries When sitting at a computer use proper posture Do not sit or stand for too long, take breaks and stretch When lifting always use your leg muscles and not your back. When lifting never twist your back
Prevent Back Injuries Never reach to lift an object or person Lift in a smooth single motion, do not use a fast jerking motion If the object or person is too heavy ask for help!!!!! Never lift a resident on their weak side Poor planning of a transfer or lift can result in a back injury
Back Injuries They are exceedingly painful, difficult to heal, and have an effect on everything you do. After suffering one back injury, you are much more likely to experience another one later on. It is important to learn how to avoid injuring or reinjuring your back. Do yourself a big favor by learning proper lifting techniques and the basics of back safety.
Common Causes Poor posture Twisting at the waist Using fast jerking motions while lifting
Common Causes Lifting more weight than you can handle Reaching and lifting, like across a bed or up high. Sitting for too long.
Prevent Back Injuries When sitting at a computer use proper posture Do not sit or stand for too long, take breaks and stretch When lifting always use your leg muscles and not your back. When lifting never twist your back
Prevent Back Injuries Never reach to lift an object or person Lift in a smooth single motion, do not use a fast jerking motion If the object or person is too heavy ask for help!!!!! Never lift a resident on their weak side Poor planning of a transfer or lift can result in a back injury
