PPT-THERE IS NO “BACK BUTTON” AFTER LIFTING AND CARRYING A

Safeguard the health of your back avoid strain and injury when lifting carrying and placing a load by using the right posture and being mindful of your surroundings Know your physical limit never attempt to lift at or beyond your limit or if you have a medical condition Use appropriate equipment to lift and carry Carefully assess the load and the path you will take noting irregular surfaces obstacles thresholds changes in height or potential slipping hazards When picking up a load bend your knees and keep your back straight Raise the load carefully keep it balanced face the direction you will move and walk slowly When placing the load again bend your knees and keep your back straight. But using lifting and handling aids can remove or reduce that risk and keep workers healthy and at work This guidance is intended for managers employees and their representatives and others involved in the selection of lifting and handling aids Why Back Safety. Introduction. Back injuries are some of the most common and costly injuries in the work place. An estimated 80% of Americans will suffer a back injury at some time in their life. Low back pain most commonly occurs in people aged 30 to 50 years old. Training. Presented by. Rita Gagnon. Occupational Health Outreach Coordinator Benefis Health Systems. 406-731-8328. Risk Factors Involved with Manual Handling Tasks:. Bending at Trunk. Excessive Exertion or force. Chapter 6. Moving and Positioning. the Patient. Take care to avoid injury whenever a patient is moved.. Practice using equipment.. Know that certain patient conditions call for special techniques.. Body Mechanics. micro-trauma . brought about by repetitive activity over time or can be the product of a single traumatic event. . Because of the slow and progressive onset of this internal injury, the condition is often ignored until the symptoms become acute, often resulting in disabling injury. . After completing this lesson, you will . know how to…... List some general causes of back injuries . Describe what the power and danger zone is. Describe some ways to reduced heavy lifting. Demonstrate proper back lifting technique . After completing this lesson, you will . know how to…... List some general causes of back injuries . Describe what the power and danger zone is. Describe some ways to reduced heavy lifting. Demonstrate proper back lifting technique . After completing this lesson, you will . know how to…... List some general causes of back injuries . Describe what the power and danger zone is. Describe some ways to reduced heavy lifting. Demonstrate proper back lifting technique . Lifting and Your Back Preventing Back Injury Back Safety Presented by Mike C. Perea, R.N.,CEAS State Loss Control Specialist & Roger E. Montoya State Loss Control Specialist General Services Department Lifting Hazards and some ideas on how to reduce your risk of lifting injury By the end of this slideshow you will be able to: Identify the 3 types of lifting that may cause injuries Review ergonomics principles used in reducing lifting hazards and preventing injuries Back injuries are the second most common cause of days away from work, next to the common cold. Injured backs are often subject to . reinjury. In addition to missed work, there may be . a lifetime of pain. More than 1 million workers suffer back injuries each year, accounting for 1/5 of all workplace injuries or illnesses.. Add to that the employees’ pain and suffering.. They are exceedingly painful, difficult to heal, and have an effect on everything you do.. You. Picture provided by: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3231/2700776357_0d324039ac_b.jpg. Malendia Maccree, Safety Specialist. UC – ANR Risk and . Safety . Services. What's Wrong with this picture?.