Back Safety For many employees, back injuries are something that "happens to the other person... not to me.."

Insider News - February 23, 2005 - Jobwerx News
- Back injuries are caused by common activities experienced both on and off the job. Here are some tips to save your back.

. Alternate between sitting and standing. When sitting, rest your feet flat on the floor, and use a chair with good lower-back support. When standing for long periods, rest one foot on a low stool.

. When you lift something heavy, hold it close to your chest, bend your knees (not your back), and reposition your entire body, rather than twisting or reaching as you lift.

. Spilt heavy loads into smaller loads. Get help when something is too heavy or awkard to lift by yourself.

. To help protect your back whenever you lie down, use a medium-firm mattress, and lie on your back or side -- not on your stomach.

. When driving, adjust the seat to keep your knees level with your hips, sit up straight with both hands on the wheel, and use a lumbar support for your lower back.

. Whever you do something for a long period of time, take frequent rest breaks to change position and stretch.

See the Back Safety Videotape Program from Marcom

Back Safety Videotape Program
Producer: Marcom Media Format: Video or DVD (Includes closed caption)
Topic: Back Safety
Classification: General Safety & Health
Length: 13 Minutes
Year Produced: 2005
Languages: English, Spanish
Price: $99.95

For many employees, back injuries are something that "happens to the other person... not to me." Yet four out of five people will experience some type of back problems during their lives. And many back injuries are caused by common activities experienced both on and off the job... such as lifting, climbing, reaching, etc.

The videotape/DVD and employee booklets include information on:

• How the back works
• Common types and causes of back injuries
• Effects of back injuries
• Injury prevention and safety practices
• Proper lifting techniques
• Basic back exercises

MARCOM's Safety Meeting Kit™ "Back Safety" emphasizes the importance of overall back care, both at work and at home, including exercises and weight control. The posters in the kit emphasize the importance of using proper lifting techniques.

The Videotape Program comes with a comprehensive Leader's Guide, reproducible Scheduling & Attendance Form, Employee Quiz, Training Certificate and Training Log.


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