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- 1. SAFE LIFTING Avoiding aPainful Back
- 2. 2 Back Injuries ⚫ Backinjuries account for nearly 20% of all injuries and illnesses in the workplace. ⚫ Back injuries cost the nation an estimated 20 to 50 billion dollars per year.
- 3. 3 Slips, Trips andFalls ⚫ On stairways alone, falls result in over two million disabling injuries yearly. ⚫ There are thousands more minor injuries caused by slips, trips, and falls each year. ⚫ Most alarming of all is, the fact that industrial falls cause over 1000 deaths each year. ⚫ Slips, trips and falls account for 15 to 20 percent of all workers' compensation costs.
- 4. 4 Leading Back InjuryFactors ⚫ Poor posture ⚫ Poor physical condition ⚫ Incorrect lifting ⚫ Jobs that require high energy
- 5. 5 THE SPINE’S BASICFUNCTIONS ⚫ Providing support ⚫ Protecting the spinal cord ⚫ Providing flexibility to allow bending and rotating
- 6. 6 STANDING POSTURE ⚫ Keepyour spinal column aligned in its natural curves ⚫ Prop one foot up on a stool to reduce stress in your lower back
- 7. 7 STRETCH OFTEN -SHIFT POSITIONS ⚫ Shift your posture often ⚫ Stretch frequently throughout the day ⚫ Keep your body flexible (not rigid or fixed) ⚫ Don’t force your body to conform to its workspace
- 8. 8 LIFT WITH COMMONSENSE! ⚫ Assess the situation ⚫ Is the load big, bulky, heavy? ⚫ Do you need help? ⚫ Remember- no single technique will work in all circumstances
- 9. 9 THE SAFE LIFTINGZONE ⚫ The safe lifting zone is between the knees and shoulders ⚫ Below knee level? – Bend with your knees and lift with your legs ⚫ Above your shoulders? – Use a stool or ladder
- 10. 10 PUSH-- DON’T PULL Canyou slide it instead of lifting it?
- 11. 11 Do you needequipment to help move it? ⚫ Use proper equipment – Hand trucks – Forklifts – Dollies – Use gloves if needed
- 12. 12 Must you twistor stretch to get it? ⚫ Readjust the load or your position before you lift. ⚫ Get help!
- 13. 13 PREPARING TO LIFTOR MOVE ⚫ Have you stretched your muscles or warmed up before lifting? ⚫ Are you wearing slip resistant shoes? ⚫ Have you cleared a pathway before you move the item?
- 14. 14 WHEN YOU LIFT Do ⚫Plant your feet firmly - get a stable base ⚫ Bend at your knees - not your waist ⚫ Tighten your abdominal muscles to support your spine ⚫ Get a good grip - use both hands
- 15. 15 WHEN YOU LIFT Do ⚫Keep the load close to your body ⚫ Use your leg muscles as you lift ⚫ Keep your back upright, keep it in its natural posture ⚫ Lift steadily and smoothly without jerking
- 16. 16 WHEN YOU LIFT DoNot ⚫ Lift from the floor ⚫ Twist and lift ⚫ Lift with one hand (unbalanced) ⚫ Lift loads across obstacles
- 17. 17 WHEN YOU LIFT DoNot ⚫ Lift while reaching or stretching ⚫ Lift from an uncomfortable posture ⚫ Fight to recover a dropped object (let it go!)
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- 20. 20 General Safety Rules ⚫Make your safety your first consideration in every situation. ⚫ Keep your work area clean and free from loose objects, stumbling or slipping hazards (including electrical wires from equipment). ⚫ Be aware of walking surfaces. Extra care is needed on wet or icy surfaces. ⚫ Never leave an unsafe condition unmarked or unguarded. ⚫ Always post “wet floor” signs when needed.
- 21. 21 General Safety Rules(continued) ⚫ Wear adequate shoes that are not open and that give good support and slip resistance. ⚫ Never use broken or damaged ladders or other equipment. ⚫ Ladders in front of doors should be marked or posted with warning barricades. ⚫ Use care when working on stairways. ⚫ Be cautious when working to keep from tripping over equipment such as buckets, vacuum cleaners, and other tools.
- 22. 22 REMEMBER! ⚫ Your workday is one third of your total day ⚫ Plan your tasks carefully to avoid a painful back ⚫ Managing your back is your responsibility