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Preventing Back Injuries:Proper Lifting, Carrying, & Stretching Techniques
Presented by Erin McLean
Back InjuriesNumber one safety problem in workplace1
1 in 5 workers suffer from back injuries
Three fourths of injuries result from improper lifting and carrying2
Accounts for more than 1 million injuries each year
Most injuries occur in men
Risks for Back Injuries2 Inadequate
exercise
Excess weight
Poor posture
Lack of flexibility
Stressful lifestyle Figure 14
LiftingOSHA recommends lifting no more than 50
pounds at a time. If an object weighs more than this, use two or more people to assist in lifting.5
Figure 26
Steps to Proper Lifting
1. Stand close to the object with feet shoulder length apart.
2. Bend the knees and squat down. 3. Firmly grip the object to be lifted. 4. Slowly and carefully lift the object to the
waist using the legs. 5. Keep the object close to the waist.
Steps to Proper Lifting
Step 4
Step 3
Step 1
Step 2
Step 5
Figure 37
Proper Lifting Kneeling instead of squatting can also be used to
properly lift a load.
Figures 4-68
Improper Lifting Do not use your back to lift an object!
Figures 7-99
Proper Carrying TechniqueWhen carrying an object, the load should be
kept in what OSHA calls the “power zone.”10
Figure 1010
Stretching to Prevent InjuryStretching is a mild form of physical activity
that can help reduce the incidence of back injuries in the workplace.
Back pain often results due to a lack of flexibility.
Figure 1111
Back StretchesChild’s Pose
Figures 12-1512
Step 1
Step 3
Step 2
Step 4
Back StretchesSeated Twist
Figures 16 & 1712
Back StretchesStanding Pelvic Tilt
Figures 18 & 1912
Back StretchesLeaning Backwards
Figure 2013
References 1. United States Department of Labor. Occupational safety and health
administration. Back Injuries - Nation's Number One Workplace Safety Problem Web site. http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=FACT_SHEETS&p_id=146. Accessed October 18, 2011.
2. Michaud PA. Accident prevention and OSHA compliance. New York, New York: CRC Press, Inc; 1995:292.
3. United States Department of Labor. Occupational safety and health administration. About OSHA Web site. http://www.osha.gov/about.html. Accessed October 18, 2011.
4. Cure-Back-Pain.Org. Cure-back-pain.org. Bad Posture Back Pain Web site. http://www.cure-back-pain.org/bad-posture-back-pain.html. Updated 2011. Accessed October 18, 2011.
5. United States Department of Labor. Occupational safety and health administration. Materials Handling: Heavy Lifting Web site. http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/electricalcontractors/materials/heavy.html#weight. Accessed October 18, 2011.
6. Drillspot. Drillspot. Morton Salt Company Web site. http://www.drillspot.com/products/275800/Morton_Salt_Company_4458_50LB_Xcor_Rock_Salt. Accessed October 18, 2011.
References 7. Lab Safety Supply. EZ facts. Proper Lifting Techniques Web site.
http://www.labsafety.com/refinfo/ezfacts/ezf221.htm. Accessed October 18, 2011. 8. Mayo Clinic. Adult health. Slide Show: Proper Lifting Techniques Web site.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/back-pain/LB00004_D. Accessed October 18, 2011.
9. Foto Search. Foto search. Improper Stock Photos and Images Web site. http://www.fotosearch.com/photos-images/improper.html. Accessed October 18, 2011.
10. United States Department of Labor. Occupational safety and health administration. Supplemental Information: Ergonomic Principles Index Web site. http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/electricalcontractors/supplemental/principles.html#power. Accessed October 18, 2011.
11. Abs Exercise Advice. Abs exercise advice. Anatomy of the Back Web site. http://www.abs-exercise-advice.com/anatomy-of-the-back.html. Accessed October 18, 2011.
12. Bodybuilding.com. Bodybuilding.com. Stretching Guides Web site. http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/stretches.php?MainMuscle=Lower+Back. Accessed October 18, 2011.
13. Berry MD. Melissa D. berry. Stretches Web site. http://www.mdberrylmt.com/stretches.html#LOWER BACK & HIP. Accessed October 18, 2011.