Back injuries are painful, expensive to treat and can last a lifetime. Year after year, they are one of the leading causes of injuries on the job. Protecting your back is why you need to understand the basics of how it...
Help prevent back injuries through proper lifting techniques. Show employees correct posture, positioning, and lifting motion. Distance from load Shoulder and feet positioning Squatting and bending Back alignment Gripping...
Workstations have evolved, but there’s one common injury that has stayed consistent—they cause a great deal of pain and discomfort, from our legs to our neck and backs. Affecting our muscles, tendons, nerves, joints, and...
Strains and sprains are minor injuries, but they can reduce productivity. Minimize employees’ risk of strains and sprains through safe work practices. What are strains and sprains? Common treatment Follow safe work...
Remind employees to take time before doing any job to consider how to do it safely. Help them follow proper procedures and safe work practices to avoid back injuries. Protecting their backs from injury is a huge step toward...
Most people will experience strains and sprains at one point or another. Avoiding risky behavior and engaging in safe work practices are ways to actively sidestep the pain from these all too common injuries. Safety...
A sound work environment means healthy employees and a more efficient workflow. This handbook explains how to integrate ergonomic principles into your workplace so that you can reduce injuries, workers' compensation costs...
Change it up a bit at work. You do not want your employees' jobs to be tedious, and more importantly, you want to keep them fit and healthy. This handbook helps you comply with California OSHA Ergonomics Standard (Article...
Follow six co-workers as they attempt to make an office documentary on the importance of back safety. Using a humorous approach, Back in Action seeks to engage viewers and keep the material fresh. Help improve awareness...