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Back Safety Back Safety Quiz

Back Safety Back Safety Quiz. Back Injuries. Back injuries account for one out of every five workplace injuries or illnesses. An employee who has injured their back is very likely to re-injure it at some point . Even sitting in one position for long periods of time places stress on the back.

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Back Safety Back Safety Quiz

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  1. Back SafetyBack Safety Quiz

  2. Back Injuries • Back injuries account for one out of every five workplace injuries or illnesses. • An employee who has injured their back is very likely to re-injure it at some point . • Even sitting in one position for long periods of time places stress on the back.

  3. A low back muscle strain occurs when the muscle fibers are abnormally stretched or torn. • Back Injuries can occur because of poor physical condition, stress, or poor posture.

  4. How to Prevent Back Injuries? • Sleep on your side (w/ knees slightly bent) or on your back (w/ pillow under knees) • Avoid twisting at the waist when carrying or lifting a heavy load • Carry awkward loads with the heaviest side closest to your body • Taking frequent short (micro) breaks particularly when working in awkward positions

  5. Hold heavy loads close to you. • When you pick something up with jerky movements you can injure your back. • Pick things up with slow smooth movements using your legs.

  6. Rather than using your back like a crane allow your legs to do the work by bending at the knees while lifting

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