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3. sss Employee Health sss. SLU. SLUH. BACK INJURY PREVENTION. A guide for healthcare workers. SLU. SLUH. BACK INJURY PREVENTION. Most back problems are NOT caused by a single injury, but instead a combination of factors over a period of months or years.

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  1. 3 sss Employee Health sss

  2. SLU SLUH BACK INJURYPREVENTION A guide for healthcare workers

  3. SLU SLUH BACK INJURYPREVENTION

  4. Most back problems are NOT caused by a single injury,but instead a combination of factors over a period of months or years. Congenital Anatomical AbnormalitiesPoor physical fitness levelDecreased flexibilityPoor postureUsing poor body mechanics during activity

  5. PREVENTING a BACK INJURYis easier thanREPAIRING A BACK INJURY It is EASY to learn how to best prevent back injuries STEPS #1 LEARN the FACTS about your BACK #2 LEARN the FACTS about BACK INJURY #3 LEARN how to get your BACK in GOOD SHAPE #4 LEARN how to LIFT with good BODY MECHANICS

  6. This is PART 3 of a four part series BACK FACTS LIFE STYLEFACTORS MATERIALS HANDLING PATIENT TRANSFERS & MOVING

  7. SLU SLUH MATERIALS HANDLING This section is intended for persons that are required to move materials as part of their job. This can include: lifting boxes delivering supplies unloading carts storing materials

  8. SLU SLUH MATERIALS HANDLING The following information is meant to serve as a starting point for ongoing learning in successfully avoiding injury while performing these tasks.

  9. SLU SLUH MATERIALS HANDLING PRINCIPLES of PROPER MATERIAL HANDLING PLAN the lift BEFORE you lift any load manually LIFT IT MENTALLY “USE YOUR HEAD FIRST”

  10. MATERIALS HANDLING PRINCIPLES of PROPER MATERIAL HANDLING Keep the feet shoulder width apart

  11. MATERIALS HANDLING PRINCIPLES of PROPER MATERIAL HANDLING Pivot the body when turning: doNOTtwist the torso

  12. MATERIALS HANDLING PRINCIPLES of PROPER MATERIAL HANDLING Hold the load close to the body

  13. MATERIALS HANDLING PRINCIPLES of PROPER MATERIAL HANDLING Lift by bending the knees Keep the head up Keep the back straight

  14. MATERIALS HANDLING PRINCIPLES of PROPER MATERIAL HANDLING Lift by bending the knees Keep the head up Keep the back straight

  15. MATERIALS HANDLING PRINCIPLES of PROPER MATERIAL HANDLING Make large loads into multiple smaller loads that are easier to move

  16. MATERIALS HANDLING PRINCIPLES of PROPER MATERIAL HANDLING Use equipment such as carts or lift trucks to help move the load

  17. MATERIALS HANDLING PRINCIPLES of PROPER MATERIAL HANDLING Minimize lifting above the shoulders

  18. MATERIALS HANDLING PRINCIPLES of PROPER MATERIAL HANDLING Minimize stooping to place heavy loads

  19. MATERIALS HANDLING PRINCIPLES of PROPER MATERIAL HANDLING Minimize stooping to perform tasks

  20. MATERIALS HANDLING PRINCIPLES of PROPER MATERIAL HANDLING If the load is too large for one person, seek the help of a co-worker

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